Volume 14 - Issue 3 - March 2006
Department
Derm Dx
09/04/2008
A 53-year-old African-American male presented with a persistent pruritic eruption on his upper body.
A 53-year-old African-American male presented with a persistent pruritic eruption on his upper body.
A 53-year-old African-American...
09/04/2008
The Dermatologist
Coding and Billing
09/04/2008
Many changes for 2006 promise to keep dermatologists and their billing staffs on their toes. While some changes won’t ensue until the year gets into full swing, others may have an immediate effect on practices as soon as implementation...
Many changes for 2006 promise to keep dermatologists and their billing staffs on their toes. While some changes won’t ensue until the year gets into full swing, others may have an immediate effect on practices as soon as implementation...
Many changes for 2006 promise to...
09/04/2008
The Dermatologist
Allergen Focus
09/04/2008
Allergic contact dermatitis is an important disease with a high impact both in terms of patient morbidity and economics. The contact dermatitides include allergic contact dermatitis, irritant contact dermatitis and contact...
Allergic contact dermatitis is an important disease with a high impact both in terms of patient morbidity and economics. The contact dermatitides include allergic contact dermatitis, irritant contact dermatitis and contact...
Allergic contact dermatitis is...
09/04/2008
The Dermatologist
Cosmetic Clinic
09/04/2008
In the course of everyday practice in the world of cosmetic dermatology, we encounter many requests — some standard and some very unusual. Some patient requests have been too bizarre to comply with while others may not fit my esthetic...
In the course of everyday practice in the world of cosmetic dermatology, we encounter many requests — some standard and some very unusual. Some patient requests have been too bizarre to comply with while others may not fit my esthetic...
In the course of everyday...
09/04/2008
The Dermatologist
Column
Chief Medical Editor Message
09/04/2008
The first of the baby boomers will celebrate their 60th birthdays this year, and a new report from the U.S. Census Bureau provides even more insight into this large and highly influential group of people. Prepared for the National Institute...
The first of the baby boomers will celebrate their 60th birthdays this year, and a new report from the U.S. Census Bureau provides even more insight into this large and highly influential group of people. Prepared for the National Institute...
The first of the baby boomers...
09/04/2008
The Dermatologist
Spotlight
09/04/2008
Dr. Rudolph has been in solo private practice in Wyomissing, PA, since 1975. He’s also been Clinical Professor of Dermatology at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia since 1997. He has served on several committees and taskforces for...
Dr. Rudolph has been in solo private practice in Wyomissing, PA, since 1975. He’s also been Clinical Professor of Dermatology at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia since 1997. He has served on several committees and taskforces for...
Dr. Rudolph has been in solo...
09/04/2008
The Dermatologist
Legal Ease
09/04/2008
I have always believed that everyone deserves access to a dermatologist, and because of this belief I have signed with all the insurance plans in New York City where I practice. As they say, sometimes it’s just not worth it. This...
I have always believed that everyone deserves access to a dermatologist, and because of this belief I have signed with all the insurance plans in New York City where I practice. As they say, sometimes it’s just not worth it. This...
I have always believed that...
09/04/2008
The Dermatologist
Practice Pearls
09/04/2008
The dermatology practice of today is undergoing fundamental change at an increasingly rapid pace. There are many reasons for this process of change, both internal and external. Externally, some of the more common reasons include increasing...
The dermatology practice of today is undergoing fundamental change at an increasingly rapid pace. There are many reasons for this process of change, both internal and external. Externally, some of the more common reasons include increasing...
The dermatology practice of...
09/04/2008
The Dermatologist
09/04/2008
Today the practice of medicine is inextricably tied to the business of medicine. The two cannot be separated.”
I first said those words to physicians in a lecture almost 20 years ago. Back then in some parts of the country, most folks...
Today the practice of medicine is inextricably tied to the business of medicine. The two cannot be separated.”
I first said those words to physicians in a lecture almost 20 years ago. Back then in some parts of the country, most folks...
Today the practice of medicine...
09/04/2008
The Dermatologist
09/04/2008
Uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections (uSSSIs) are a common cause of morbidity in the primary care setting, and oral beta-lactam antibacterials such as the cephalosporins are the traditional treatment of choice for such infections...
Uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections (uSSSIs) are a common cause of morbidity in the primary care setting, and oral beta-lactam antibacterials such as the cephalosporins are the traditional treatment of choice for such infections...
Uncomplicated skin and skin...
09/04/2008
The Dermatologist
