Articles

Features

• Medical Dermatology Myths

  Here are the facts about seven common misconceptions that may hinder effective patient care.

  By Joseph Bikowski, MD

• Successful Management of Rosacea with Lasers

  Specialists share insights to help dermatologists and patients get the most from laser therapy for rosacea.

  By Paul Winnington, Editorial Director

• Proper Management of Diabetic Ulcers

  Clinicians should be familiar with newer interventions, signs of infection, and the indications for surgical management.

  By Adriane Vega and Evan H. Schlam MD

• Complications of Biologic Therapy for Psoriasis: Part II

  Therapeutic success requires clinicians to understand emerging and established safety concerns.

  By Kyle Bauer, BA and Mark Bechtel, MD

Special Report

• Healthcare Reform: What Does it Mean for Dermatology?

  As the debate in Congress over health legislation moves toward more definitive action, dermatology has taken center stage in several prominent debates.

  By Ted Pigeon, Senior Associate Editor

Departments

• Editor’s Message

• Coding Checklist: Answers to Actual Coding and Documentation Queries

  Here are accurate responses to a round-up of questions from dermatology practices.

  By Sharon Andrews, RN, CCS-P

• Business Advisor: Mapping Out a Price/Benefit Value Strategy for Your Practice

  Using a Price/Benefit map is a good way for practices to set prices and plan to adapt to changing markets.

  By Elmer Books, MBA

• Clinical Focus: Pediatrics: New Developments in the Management of Hemangiomas

  Recent findings in two distinct areas offer a glimpse into the future of hemangioma treatment and evolving the standard of care of evaluation and management.

  By Lawrence F. Eichenfield, MD

• Dermatology Q&A: A Next Generation Fractional CO₂ Laser

  Second and third generation fractional CO2 lasers feature significant modifications of early technology.

  By Ted Pigeon, Senior Associate Editor

• Oncology Watch: Update on New Directions in AK Treatment

  New agents in development may improve the efficacy and efficiency with which dermatologists treat these common and costly precancers.

  By Jonathan Wolfe, MD

• Technology Connection: CCHIT Criteria Update

  The proposed 2011 certification criteria have been available for review.

  By Mark Kaufmann, MD

• Residents’ Research: Treatment of Focal Axillary Hyperhidrosis Using a Long Pulsed Nd:YAG 1064nm Laser

  Use of the Nd:YAG 1064nm laser at hair-reduction settings may affect eccrine structures adjacent to hair follicles and reduce hyperhidrosis.

  By Philip R. Letada, MD, T. Landers, N. Uebelhoer, and P. Shumaker

• Therapeutics Update: Product News

• Ask an Expert: Background Checks: Worth the Cost

  Tips on employee screening and managing office Internet use.

  By Joel Schlessinger, MD

• Take 5: Significant Features of Senate Healthcare Legislation

  The now defunct cosmetic surgery tax isn’t the only element of healthcare reform to impact dermatologists, their practices/businesses, or their patients.