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EDITORIAL

• Dermatology: A Specialty Poised for Growth

  By Joseph Bikowski, MD, FAAD Chief Medical Editor

BUSINESS ADVISOR

• Manage Patient Inquiries—The Path to Practice Growth

  Practice-owning physicians should invest time and resources to ensure that staff convert inquiries to appointments.

  By Lee Bowser and Launa Hankins

PAS IN PRACTICE

• Should Your Dermatology Practice Hire a Physician Assistant?

  This important question, facing many dermatology practices today, requires an exploration of several fundamental practice elements.

  By Matthew Zirwas, MD and Vicki Roberts, PA-C

TECHNOLOGY CONNECTION

• Clinical Decision Support and Point-of-Care Information for Dermatology

  Clinicians need to be aware of the full capabilities and benefits of available tools and how they can be used most efficiently.

  By Art Papier, MD

RESEARCH UPDATE

• Recent Data Support the Versatility of Lasers in a Range of Settings

  Advancements in wavelengths and vacuum-assisted suction are carving new avenues in the application of lasers and other devices in dermatology.

• Assessing the Current Spectrum of Dermatologic Devices

  Here’s a look at the market with a focus on tips for finding the right fit for your practice.

  By Todd Schlesinger, MD

• Non-invasive Radiofrequency Rejuvenation for Today’s Aesthetic Market

  The Pelleve device offers rapid treatment, no downtime, and reasonable costs for a notably refreshed appearance across a wide age group.

  By Glenn A. DeBias, DO

• Evolastin: A Minimally Invasive Procedure for Volume, Lifting, and Tightening

  Using needles to deliver thermal energy beneath the skin’s surface, this radiofrequency procedure is shown to stimulate collagenesis and new elastin.
  A Q&A with Amy Forman Taub, MD

• MiraDry: A Notable Advance in Treating Primary Axillary Hyperhidrosis

  Harnessing the power of microwaves, a new device offers a patient-friendly option for the treatment of hyperhidrosis.

  By William P. Coleman, III, MD, W. Patrick Coleman IV, MD, and Kyle M. Coleman, MD

• “Tightening the Envelope”: Ultrasound-based Tightening and Lifting

  The Ulthera system is the only FDA-approved lifting procedure, suitable for targeting sagging skin of the face and neck.

  By Marguerite Germain, MD

FEATURES

• Guidelines to Optimize Your Practice’s Physician Assistant

  By Harrison Reed, PA-S and Katherine Wilkens, PA-C

• Updating Approaches to Psoriasis

  Recent guidelines from the National Psoriasis Foundation point to new directions in research and therapy that will continue to shape psoriasis therapy.

  By Jerry Bagel, MD

CLINICAL FOCUS: PEDIATRICS

• Effective Combination Therapy for Moderate to Severe Acne

  Evidence indicates that fairly short courses of oral antibiotic therapy when paired with a proven topical regimen can establish long-term efficacy.

  By Lawrence F. Eichenfield, MD

SPECIAL REPORT

• Skin Cancer Awareness Efforts Heating Up This Summer

  Despite recent strides to improve awareness, much work remains to ensure the public is educated to practice the necessary behaviors to minimize skin cancer.

  By Ted Pigeon, Senior Associate Editor

Therapeutics Update

• New Products and Pharmacologic Advancements

• Physician Focus

  By E. Victor Ross, MD, FAAD

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