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Source: Dermatologic Clinics - September 30, 2009 Category: Dermatology Source Type: journals

Skin Type Classification Systems Old and NewEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The history of classifying skin types is rather new and there has been considerable progress made with continuing awareness. The Fitzpatrick Skin Phototype Classification remains the gold standard. It is simple and user friendly, however this system fails to accurately predict skin reactions. The Roberts Skin Type Classification System is a tool to predict the skin response to injury and insult from cosmetic procedures and identify the propensity of sequelae from inflammatory skin disorders. It can be a predictor of an impending complication, such as hyperpigmentation and scarring, which can then be avoided. In addition, i...
Source: Dermatologic Clinics - September 30, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Wendy E. Roberts Source Type: journals

Emerging Technologies in Aesthetic MedicineEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Recent advances in technology have drastically improved aesthetic treatment for skin. Of particular interest is the emergence of laser- and lightbased technologies, which have offered great promise among skin-rejuvenation therapies. New laser resurfacing techniques for skin rejuvenation offer significant advantages over conventional ablative lasers, such as the CO2 and erbiumYAG laser systems. Nonablative and fractional lasers, although not as efficacious as ablative therapies, are associated with significantly diminished complication rates and shortened recovery times. Novel devices combining ablative and fractional techn...
Source: Dermatologic Clinics - September 30, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Bobby Y. Reddy, Basil M. Hantash Source Type: journals

Complications and Their Management in Cosmetic DermatologyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article reviews potential complications of these procedures and best practices for clinical management to improve outcomes. (Source: Dermatologic Clinics)
Source: Dermatologic Clinics - September 30, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Ranella Hirsch, Meghan Stier Source Type: journals

Cosmetic Dermatology: Legal IssuesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article will discuss the concept of negligence and the potential for medical malpractice, including the associated problems that may arise when these procedures are performed by physician extenders. The impact of the physician and physician extender relationship, and the legal issues that arise, are also discussed. The article concludes with the legal and ethical issues associated with the promotion of cosmeceutical agents in the field of cosmetic dermatology. (Source: Dermatologic Clinics)
Source: Dermatologic Clinics - September 30, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: David J. Goldberg Source Type: journals

Tissue Tightening TechnologiesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Results with current skin-tightening technologies are mild to moderate and are not intended to replace surgical procedures. Many patients will choose more subtle tightening to avoid the risks and downtime associated with surgery. Newer treatment protocols have improved treatment predictability and the extent of efficacy, and novel technologies with the potential for even greater results are currently in development. Overall patients' satisfaction can be increased by combining skin tightening with complementary, noninvasive skin treatments, such as botulinum toxin and soft-tissue fillers. (Source: Dermatologic Clinics)
Source: Dermatologic Clinics - September 30, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Melissa A. Bogle, Jeffrey S. Dover Source Type: journals

Ablative and Fractional Ablative LasersEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The field of nonsurgical laser resurfacing for aesthetic enhancement continues to improve with new research and technological advances. Since its beginnings in the 1980s, the laser-resurfacing industry has produced a multitude of devices employing ablative, nonablative, and fractional ablative technologies. The three approaches largely differ in their method of thermal damage, weighing degrees of efficacy, downtime, and side effect profiles against each other. Nonablative technologies generate some interest, although only for those patient populations seeking mild improvements. Fractional technologies, however, have gained...
Source: Dermatologic Clinics - September 30, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Lori A. Brightman, Jeremy A. Brauer, Robert Anolik, Elliot Weiss, Julie Karen, Anne Chapas, Elizabeth Hale, Leonard Bernstein, Roy G. Geronemus Source Type: journals

Nonablative Fractional Laser ResurfacingEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article discussed the science, clinical indications, patient selection and preparation, posttreatment care, and complications of NFR. It concludes that the most impressive clinical results are seen with acne scars, surgical and traumatic scars, and mild to moderate facial and nonfacial dyschromia or photoaging. Modest results can be seen with therapy-resistant melasma and certain types of rhytides. Future approaches include synergistic treatments with radiofrequency devices and the development of novel wavelengths to enhance the efficacy of NFR while preserving safety. (Source: Dermatologic Clinics)
Source: Dermatologic Clinics - September 30, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Vic A. Narurkar Source Type: journals

Multimodal Treatment of Acne, Acne Scars and PigmentationEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article reviews the causes of acne, the treatment options, and grading scales. (Source: Dermatologic Clinics)
Source: Dermatologic Clinics - September 30, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Ava T. Shamban, Vic A. Narurkar Source Type: journals

PhotorejuvenationEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article explores the technology, clinical applications, side effects, and future directions of photorejuvenation with vascular lasers, pigmented lasers, and intense pulsed light sources. (Source: Dermatologic Clinics)
Source: Dermatologic Clinics - September 30, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Jill S. Waibel Source Type: journals

Semipermanent and Permanent Injectable FillersEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Today, an impressive array of injectable dermal fillers for facial soft-tissue augmentation is available in the United States. These agents, most of which were introduced in the last half decade, represent a variety of semipermanent and permanent fillers across several categories. Physicians can choose between semipermanent fillers, such as hyaluronic acid derivatives (HA), calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA), and poly-L-lactic acid (PLA), and longer-lasting, so-called “permanent fillers,” such as polymethyl methacrylate microspheres (PMMA), highly purified forms of liquid silicone, and hydrogel polymers. (Source: Dermatologic Clinics)
Source: Dermatologic Clinics - September 30, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Derek H. Jones Source Type: journals

Dermal Fillers and Combinations of Fillers for Facial RejuvenationEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Until recently, the use of dermal fillers was limited in the United States by the small number of products approved by the Food and Drug Administration. The products now approved for use in the United States have opened up the range of possibilities for combinations of products that are synergistic in their effects. Combinations of products may be discussed in temporal or anatomic relationships. Temporal combinations refer to the use of different fillers at different times, whereas anatomic combinations refer to the use of different fillers in different parts of the face. Before discussing how the various fillers may be us...
Source: Dermatologic Clinics - September 30, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Kenneth Beer Source Type: journals

Botulinum Toxin in Facial Rejuvenation: An UpdateEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Since its initial approval by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 20 years ago for the treatment of strabismus, hemifacial spasm, and blepharospasm in adults, botulinum toxin (BTX) has become one of the most frequently requested products in cosmetic rejuvenation around the world. After years of clinical success and consistent safety in the upper face, the use of BTX has expanded and evolved to include increasingly complicated indications. In the hands of adept injectors, the focus has shifted from the treatment of individual dynamic rhytides to shaping, contouring, and sculpting, alone or in combination with other co...
Source: Dermatologic Clinics - September 30, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Jean Carruthers, Alastair Carruthers Source Type: journals

Cosmeceuticals: Practical ApplicationsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article reviews how to incorporate various cosmeceuticals into the treatment regime of patients, depending on the diagnosis and therapies chosen. The practical application of when, why, and on whom to use different products will enable dermatologists to improve the methodology of product selection and, ultimately, improve patient's clinical results. (Source: Dermatologic Clinics)
Source: Dermatologic Clinics - September 30, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Anetta E. Reszko, Diane Berson, Mary P. Lupo Source Type: journals

PrefaceEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Cosmetic dermatology is truly undergoing a renaissance. Just 10 years ago, dermatologists had limited tools in their armamentarium to address the myriad appearance-related issues in the field. The big bang of cosmetic dermatology occurred with the cosmetic use of botulinum toxins. This addressed one of the four Rs in global rejuvenation—relaxation of muscles of facial expression. The use of botulinum toxins has grown from merely addressing glabellar rhytids to the sophisticated use in facial shaping. The rapid development of dermal fillers soon exploded, addressing the second R—refilling of loss of facial and nonfacial...
Source: Dermatologic Clinics - September 30, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Vic A. Narurkar Source Type: journals

Forthcoming issuesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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Impact of Regulation on Contact DermatitisEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article reviews governmental regulations-some helpful for patients and workers and some not helpful for dermatologists in their quest to assist patients with contact dermatitis. (Source: Dermatologic Clinics)
Source: Dermatologic Clinics - June 30, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Daniel Hogan, Johnathan J. Ledet Source Type: journals

Management of Occupational DermatitisEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Contact dermatitis is the most common occupational skin disorder, responsible for up to 30% of all cases of occupational disease in industrialized nations. Epidemiologic data suggest that contact dermatitis accounts for 90% to 95% of all cases of occupational skin disease, imposing considerable social and economic implications. Occupational contact dermatitis is broadly classified into allergic and irritant subtypes. Irritant contact dermatitis is widely quoted in the literature to account for 80% of occupational contact dermatitis cases, with allergic cases held responsible for the remaining 20%. (Source: Dermatologic Clinics)
Source: Dermatologic Clinics - June 30, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Shane C. Clark, Matthew J. Zirwas Source Type: journals

Systemic Contact DermatitisEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article on SCD provides an overview of the disease with descriptions of common allergens and some insight into the possible mechanism of action seen in SCD. (Source: Dermatologic Clinics)
Source: Dermatologic Clinics - June 30, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Rajiv I. Nijhawan, Matthew Molenda, Matthew J. Zirwas, Sharon E. Jacob Source Type: journals

Acute and Recurrent Vesicular Hand DermatitisEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article presents the case for a standard, broad definition of this condition and reviews the epidemiology, clinical features, etiology, and treatment of acute and recurrent vesicular hand dermatitis with special emphasis on endogenous causes. (Source: Dermatologic Clinics)
Source: Dermatologic Clinics - June 30, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Niels K. Veien Source Type: journals

Relevance and Avoidance of Skin-Care Product Allergens: Pearls and PitfallsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Patch testing can be particularly rewarding when skin-care product allergens are identified. Careful determination of relevance, followed by careful education regarding allergen avoidance, can result in dramatic clinical improvement. Several common clinical scenarios are reviewed with a focus on pragmatic solutions to heighten positive patient outcomes. (Source: Dermatologic Clinics)
Source: Dermatologic Clinics - June 30, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Steven A. Nelson, James A. Yiannias Source Type: journals

Patient Education to Enhance Contact Dermatitis Evaluation and TestingEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Patient education plays an important role in empowering patients who have allergic contact dermatitis. Having the knowledge about a disease process does not guarantee healthy behaviors. Through careful assessment of educational needs, awareness of stages of change that adults go through, and use of resources available to members of the American Contact Dermatology Society, nurses can provide patient education that completes the patch testing process. (Source: Dermatologic Clinics)
Source: Dermatologic Clinics - June 30, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Mary C. Smith Source Type: journals

Factors Associated with Textile Pattern Dermatitis Caused by Contact Allergy to Dyes, Finishes, Foams, and PreservativesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
From as early as 1869, textile dyes and subsequently finishes have been reported to cause various manifestations of contact dermatitis, from mild to severe and debilitating. The European Union, through Directive (2002/61/EC) to restrict the marketing and use of certain dangerous substances and preparations (azo colorants) in textile and leather products, has taken the worldwide lead in restricting some dyes as a result of their carcinogenic nature. Given the recent discovery of the new route to contact dermatitis, it is important to continue to be vigilant for new and unexpected sources of allergens from textile, apparel, ...
Source: Dermatologic Clinics - June 30, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: David S. Brookstein Source Type: journals

Clinical Patterns of PhytodermatitisEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article reviews the characteristic clinical patterns of phyto- and phytophotodermatitis and some less common presentations. (Source: Dermatologic Clinics)
Source: Dermatologic Clinics - June 30, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Denis Sasseville Source Type: journals

Unusual Patterns in Contact Dermatitis: MedicamentsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Allergic contact dermatitis to topical medicaments occurs often. Common medicaments associated with allergic contact dermatitis include topically applied antibiotics, antihistamines, nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs, anesthetics, and corticosteroids. In cases of suspected allergic contact dermatitis, medicaments that the patient is using should be included when patch testing. Body sites susceptible to allergic contact dermatitis to topical medicaments include scalp, face, anogenital area, and lower extremities. (Source: Dermatologic Clinics)
Source: Dermatologic Clinics - June 30, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Mark D.P. Davis Source Type: journals

Clinical Patterns of Hand and Foot Dermatitis: Emphasis on Rubber and Chromate AllergensEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The anatomic distribution of dermatitis affecting the hands and feet can provide clues to the likelihood that a contact allergen is provoking the dermatitis. Dermatitis presenting on the hands or feet, but not both, is more likely because of allergic contact dermatitis, whereas dermatitis affecting both the hands and feet is more likely a result of a systemic cause. Exceptions are reviewed in this article. When allergic contact dermatitis affects only the hands and feet, rubber chemicals and chromates are the most common allergens. Pattern recognition can assist with choice of patch test allergens, counseling regarding rou...
Source: Dermatologic Clinics - June 30, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Susan Nedorost Source Type: journals

Patterns of Cosmetic Contact AllergyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Certain patterns of dermatitis, such as those affecting the face, eyelids, lips, and neck, should raise the suspicion of a cosmetic-related contact allergy. Patch testing with a broad screening series, supplemented by a patient's own personal care products, should be considered when evaluating patients with suspected cosmetic dermatitis. Once the offending allergen is identified, an avoidance regimen should be established to avoid further exposure. (Source: Dermatologic Clinics)
Source: Dermatologic Clinics - June 30, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Mari Paz Castanedo-Tardan, Kathryn A. Zug Source Type: journals

Hand Dermatitis: A Focus on Allergic Contact Dermatitis to BiocidesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article reviews common biocides implicated in hand dermatitis. (Source: Dermatologic Clinics)
Source: Dermatologic Clinics - June 30, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Lisa E. Maier, Heather P. Lampel, Tina Bhutani, Sharon E. Jacob Source Type: journals

Hand/Face/Neck Localized Pattern: Sticky Problems—ResinsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Plastic resin systems have an increasingly diverse array of applications but also induce health hazards, the most common of which are allergic and irritant contact dermatitis. Contact urticaria, pigmentary changes, and photoallergic contact dermatitis may occasionally occur. Other health effects, especially respiratory and neurologic signs and symptoms, have also been reported. These resin systems include epoxies, the most frequent synthetic resin systems to cause contact dermatitis, (meth)acrylics, polyurethanes, phenol-formaldehydes, polyesters, amino resins (melamine-formaldehydes, urea-formaldehydes), polyvinyls, polys...
Source: Dermatologic Clinics - June 30, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Lauren Y. Cao, Apra Sood, James S. Taylor Source Type: journals

Recognizing and Testing AllergensEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The diagnosis of a contact allergy requires several important and essential steps, because the failure to recognize a contact allergy can occur in any of the various stages of the contact allergy investigation. If the results of the skin tests are negative for a patient for whom a diagnosis of allergic contact dermatitis has been proposed, one has to go back to the beginning, that is, with a thoroughgoing anamnesis of the patient (perhaps with a visit to his or her environment). The assumed allergens must be retested (perhaps in another concentration, with another vehicle, or with another testing method), and additional al...
Source: Dermatologic Clinics - June 30, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: An Goossens Source Type: journals

PrefaceEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Diagnosis and treatment of allergic contact dermatitis is one of the most gratifying patient interactions in dermatology. Successful identification of an allergen and subsequent allergen avoidance patient education can lead to cure without side effects of drugs, additional procedures, or need for frequent physician visits. Often patients return to the workforce. Quality of life improves. (Source: Dermatologic Clinics)
Source: Dermatologic Clinics - June 30, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Susan Nedorost Source Type: journals

Forthcoming issuesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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Melanoma Epidemiology and Public HealthEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article reviews the research on, and examines the epidemiology and prevention of melanoma. Despite the great quantity of research into environmental and genetic causes, and the ease of diagnosis, incidence and mortality have risen in all developed countries during the last half century. Patient and physician education, and public health programs aimed at prevention, have had varied success. The authors conclude that, until we have better data on how to prevent skin cancer of all types, the best solutions are education of high-risk populations about skin self-evaluation in combination with physician examination to prac...
Source: Dermatologic Clinics - April 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Marianne Berwick, Esther Erdei, Jennifer Hay Source Type: journals

Reviewing Dermatology Manuscripts and PublicationsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article provides instruction on how to effectively review a life sciences manuscript, particularly those in dermatology. (Source: Dermatologic Clinics)
Source: Dermatologic Clinics - April 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Christina A. Nelson, Scott R. Freeman, Robert P. Dellavalle Source Type: journals

Dermatology Internet ResourcesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Many Internet resources for dermatologists benefit public health by providing education and information on the diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions. A variety of dermatology resources exist on the Web, but finding quality resources can be time-consuming. The authors provide a collection of high-quality, freely accessible, English-language Web sites that they have categorized as clinical, educational, or evidence-based medicine resources. They hope that this list of sources helps to meet the informational needs of dermatologists and promotes skin disease awareness and education. (Source: Dermatologic Clinics)
Source: Dermatologic Clinics - April 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Rachel N. Simmons, Jeffrey I. Ellis, Robert P. Dellavalle Source Type: journals

Registry Research in DermatologyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A medical “registry” is a systematic collection of information from cases of a particular disease or other health relevant condition. Hospital-based registries primarily address prognosis, whereas population-based registries provide estimates of disease incidence. Opportunities to establish and investigate dermatology hospital- and population-based registries abound. (Source: Dermatologic Clinics)
Source: Dermatologic Clinics - April 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Luigi Naldi, Liliane Chatenoud Source Type: journals

Consumer Empowerment in DermatologyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article describes recent developments in health care consumer activism including dermatology disease advocacy and efforts to improve dermatologist-patient interactions. (Source: Dermatologic Clinics)
Source: Dermatologic Clinics - April 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Heather E. Hoch, Kristine L. Busse, Robert P. Dellavalle Source Type: journals

Teledermatology: A Review of Reliability and Accuracy of Diagnosis and ManagementEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In this article, the authors summarize the published literature on the reliability and accuracy of teledermatology. The first section reports on the diagnostic reliability of teledermatology compared with face-to-face clinic consultation. In the second section, the authors report on the “intragroup” diagnostic agreement between either clinic dermatologists or teledermatologists. The third section discusses the diagnostic accuracy for those studies that include definitive histopathologic diagnosis. The last section summarizes the literature comparing clinical management decisions by clinic dermatologists to those made b...
Source: Dermatologic Clinics - April 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Yakir S. Levin, Erin M. Warshaw Source Type: journals

Prevention of Nickel Allergy: The Case for Regulation?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article summarizes primary prevention strategies as well as management of patients already sensitized to nickel. (Source: Dermatologic Clinics)
Source: Dermatologic Clinics - April 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Linh K. Lu, Erin M. Warshaw, Cory A. Dunnick Source Type: journals

The Benefits and Risks of Ultraviolet Tanning and Its Alternatives: The Role of Prudent Sun ExposureEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article analyzes these health risks and benefits and discusses pertinent issues surrounding indoor tanning, the role of sunless tanning products, and prudent sun exposure. (Source: Dermatologic Clinics)
Source: Dermatologic Clinics - April 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Raja K. Sivamani, Lori A. Crane, Robert P. Dellavalle Source Type: journals

Comorbidities in DermatologyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article discusses observational studies that assess comorbidities in psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, vitiligo, and nonmelanoma skin cancer, and the likelihood of the observed associations and their clinical consequences. (Source: Dermatologic Clinics)
Source: Dermatologic Clinics - April 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Marlies Wakkee, Tamar Nijsten Source Type: journals

Social Internet Sites as a Source of Public Health InformationEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Social media websites, such as YouTube, Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, and Second Life® are rapidly emerging as popular sources of health information especially for teens and young adults. Social media marketing carries the advantages of low cost, rapid transmission through a wide community, and user interaction. Disadvantages include blind authorship, lack of source citation, and presentation of opinion as fact. Dermatologists and other health care providers should recognize the importance of social media websites and their potential usefulness for disseminating health information. (Source: Dermatologic Clinics)
Source: Dermatologic Clinics - April 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Karl Vance, William Howe, Robert P. Dellavalle Source Type: journals

Survey Research in Dermatology: Guidelines for SuccessEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Survey research has been used to investigate a wide range of issues in dermatology. The proper use of survey design and analysis is critical for achieving reliable, accurate data and high impact in the medical literature. Here we describe the use of surveys from both a theoretical and practical standpoint. We provide recommendations for limiting error and producing interpretable results, followed by an outline for achieving publication. We conclude with a discussion of previous successful uses of survey studies in dermatologic literature. (Source: Dermatologic Clinics)
Source: Dermatologic Clinics - April 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Adam Asarch, Annie Chiu, Alexa B. Kimball, Robert P. Dellavalle Source Type: journals

Dermatologic Medication AdherenceEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Human behavior is directly related to the development of various skin disease conditions and to the effectiveness of skin disease treatment regimens. Adherence research studies have demonstrated abysmal adherence to topical treatment of common skin disorders, opening new opportunities for improving skin disease treatment outcomes. The treatment of skin raises unique issues in environmental exposures, psychosocial human interactions, biology, and pharmacology. The resulting human behaviors and the potential to understand and modify those behaviors through behavioral research studies are exciting and promising. (Source: Dermatologic Clinics)
Source: Dermatologic Clinics - April 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Bridgit V. Nolan, Steven R. Feldman Source Type: journals

Ultraviolet Tanning AddictionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Behavioral studies of ultraviolet light exposure behavior have provided insight into motivations for tanning, which include not only the desire for a tanned appearance but also the physiologic response to ultraviolet light. Many frequent tanners continue to tan despite knowledge or personal experience of adverse consequences. Efforts to reduce tanning behavior need to account for the interplay between physiologic effects of tanning and psychosocial drives behind tanning behavior. (Source: Dermatologic Clinics)
Source: Dermatologic Clinics - April 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Bridgit V. Nolan, Steven R. Feldman Source Type: journals

Health Care Inequities: An Introduction for Dermatology ProvidersEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article focuses on health care disparities in dermatology, and invites providers to become agents of change. (Source: Dermatologic Clinics)
Source: Dermatologic Clinics - April 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Angela Sauaia, Robert P. Dellavalle Source Type: journals