The Dermatologist

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Thu, 05/03/2012 - 11:27

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First Report® Dermatology News

New Research Discovers Link between Parathyroid Hormone and Antimicrobial Peptides

05/25/2012 - The parathyroid hormone helps to increase the production of antimicrobial peptides when levels of vitamin D are low.
Proposed Bill Would Utilize Tanning Tax Income to Fund Skin Cancer Research

05/23/2012 - The research would come from the National Institutes of Health and focus on actinic keratoses as well as several types of skin cancer.
Combination Drug for Melanoma Shows Efficacy, Good Safety Profile

05/22/2012 - The combination was composed of an oral BRAF inhibitor and an oral MEK inhibitor.

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Dermatology Topics »

Skin Cancer/Photoaging Current and archived articles. Search sponsored by:	Rosacea All rosacea-related content from current research reviews to tips on treating patients dealing with this condition.	Practice Management Content related to running a successful practice, such as solutions for common business problems, legal issues, electronic health records and coding.	Acne All acne-related content on treatments, patient compliance issues, acne scarring and more.	Fungal Infections Current and archived articles involving treatment and prevention of fungal infections

Psoriasis All articles covering all types of psoriasis, including plaque, guttate, inverse, pustular and erythrodermic.	Pediatric Dermatology Content dealing with pediatric skin issues, such as hemangiomas, MRSA, atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, etc.	Eczema Current and archived articles. Search sponsored by:	Cosmetic Dermatology Current and archived articles. Search sponsored by:	Laser & Light Therapies Articles highlighting various treatments with lasers and light therapies as well as pre- and post-op care.

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Anti-Interleukin 17 Agents Show Promise for Psoriasis in Clinical Trials

Thu, 05/03/2012 - 14:17

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Three anti-interleukin-17 biologics are in development for psoriasis that have shown promise in Phase II trials.

IL-17 is produced by neutrophils, mast cells and CD4+ and CD8+ T cells, and the two isoforms of IL-17, IL-17A and IL-17F, are expressed as homodimers and IL-17A/17F heterodimeric proteins by T cells. All three cytokines have similar functions and transduce their signals via the same IL-17 receptor complex.

The three anti-IL-17 agents in development are all monoclonal antibodies (mAbs).

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Office Evaluation: Gaining a Fresh Perspective

Thu, 05/03/2012 - 11:10

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Performing a “five senses” office evaluation has the potential to significantly increase patient satisfaction and the overall success of your practice, according to a paper on service excellence in dermatology by Marks et al. The authors noted that a patient evaluates his or her care experience using all five sense - touch, taste, smell, hearing and vision - and suggest that doctors and office staff conduct a “five senses” clinic evaluation to ensure that the care environment is optimal for patients.

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Managing the Psychological Comorbidities of Skin Disease

Thu, 05/03/2012 - 10:47

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Current reports estimate that anywhere between 15% and 40% of dermatology patients suffer from comorbid psychological issues that are directly attributed to the skin condition, but there are a number of simple, powerful steps that dermatologists can take to help patients manage — and overcome — these issues. This extra step may be as simple as taking a few extra minutes to talk with patients about the emotional impact of their skin condition.

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