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Caroline Tan, MD

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Recap of the 3rd Annual San Diego Dermatology Symposium

The 3rd Annual San Diego Dermatology Symposium (SDDS) was held in-person for the first time on March 11 to 13, 2022, at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront, in California.


Jon Matthew Farber, MD

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Does diet really play a role in acne?

For years, teenagers have been told to avoid certain foods to reduce acne. A review article examines the evidence.


Bruce Shulan

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COVID-19 and malpractice lawsuits: What the future may hold

COVID-19 is prompting significant changes to malpractice laws and regulations at the state and federal levels.




Vincent Smith, DNP, ANP-C, DCNP

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Recommendations for Treating Oily and Acne-Prone Skin

The management of oily and acne-prone skin remains a challenge for both patients and dermatology professionals.



Jerri Ivey

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Negotiating better managed care contracts

Jerri Ivey, director of revenue cycle management at VitalSkin Dermatology, shares steps you can take and ways you can educate yourself in order to negotiate better managed care contracts. 


Helen Park

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Looking at the scalp and nails during a skin exam is key

A presentation from the 2021 virtual American Academy of Pediatrics Conference & Exhibition urges including examination of the scalp and nails during any skin exam.


Vikash Oza, MD

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Take-Home Points

Joshua Zeichner, MD; Brittany Craiglow, MD; Elizabeth Swanson, MD; Vikash Oza, MD; and Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD, provide take-home messages for dermatologists treating pediatric patients with atopic dermatitis.


Mazi Rasulnia, PhD, MPH, MBA

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Addressing Differences in Patient Engagement Across Racial and Ethnic Groups

There are interesting differences in the ways patients of varying ethnicities and races engage with technology.


Syed Nishat, BFA

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Tax Increases Coming? What Physicians Need to Know About the Inflation Reduction Act

The sweeping legislation contains tax code reform, health care provisions and climate change action. What does it mean for physicians?



Roy M. Fleischmann, MD

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Addressing Patients' Concerns With Biosimilars

Drs Roy M. Fleischmann and Joel M. Gelfand discuss addressing patient concerns with biosimilars and provide take-home messages to clinicians utilizing biosimilars.


Gabrielle Ientile

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2021 Acne Updates: New Drugs and Research

A presentation from Maui Derm Live 2021 featured insights on new drugs and data in acne.




Jennifer Soung, MD

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Roflumilast Patient Selection for Plaque Psoriasis Treatment

Experts describe roflumilast patient selection for plaque psoriasis treatment.


Antonia DePace

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Gut Microbiome Can Affect Radiation Cancer Treatment

The overgrowth of fungi could cause the immune system to stop fighting cancer, according to a study.


Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH

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Future Directions in the Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis

Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, and Benjamin N. Lockshin, MD, talk about how clinical approaches and understanding of risk/benefit profiles are evolving in light of the emerging long-term data.


Jeffrey Cohen, MD

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Key Takeaways on the Management of Atopic Dermatitis

Panelists share parting advice and key takeaways on the optimal management of atopic dermatitis within the treatment landscape.


Hannah Badon, MD

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Dermatologic differences in a diverse population

Understanding the difference in biology and clinical presentations of cutaneous conditions in different skin types is critical for health care professionals to treat a diverse population.



Sherrif F. Ibrahim, MD, PhD

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BCC Patient Case Impressions

Sherrif F. Ibrahim, MD, PhD, and Vishal Patel, MD, FAAD, FACMS, provide initial impressions of the case and discuss the use of immune checkpoint inhibitors.


Amar Davé, MD, FAAP;

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The Dx and Rx of Congenital Malalignment Syndrome in Children

Congenital malalignment syndrome is a nail disorder caused by the lateral rotation of the nail matrix.



Inga Shugalo

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Select Medical Software Based on Your Practice’s Life Cycle Stage

Though providers probably can use any type of medical software, the financial resources they are able to invest in medical solutions differ significantly based on the type of practice.


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