Features | November 2010

The Excimer Laser for Psoriasis: A Review of Safety and Efficacy

Specialists describe the evolving role of the excimer laser in treating psoriasis.

Tina Bhutani, MD and John Koo, MD

November 2010

Non-genital Warts: A Review of Current Treatments

When determining which treatment modality to choose for non-genital warts, there are several factors to consider, including the convenience of the treatment, patient discomfort, location of warts, and potential side effects.

Michelle A. Campbell, MPAS, PA-C

Departments | November 2010

Recent Developments

November 2010

Editor's Message

November 2010

Business Advisor: Before/After Pictures Are Worth More Than Words to Aesthetic Practices

High-quality before and after pictures are a necessity in today's competitive marketplace. Make an investment in equipment and in training yourself and your staff.

MaryAnn Mottola and Shawn O'Neil

November 2010

Clinical Focus: Psoriasis: Assessing Recent Safety Data for Established Biologic Therapies

Studies evaluating the long-term safety of two biologic agents confirm and expand their already-strong individual safety profiles.

Jerry Bagel, MD

November 2010

Coding Checklist: Signature Requirements for Documentation of E/M Services

Although the CMS 1997 documentation guidelines are non-specific, subsequent publications confirm the need for a “legible identity.” Here are points to keep in mind.

Sharon Andrews, RN, CCS-P

November 2010

Cosmetics Challenge: Going with the Flow: An Overview and Clinical Discussion of The Rheology of Soft Tissue Fillers, Part 1 of 2

Flow properties and the clinical behavior that these properties predict can be important factors that help clinicians refine and individualize treatment with dermal fillers.

Hema Sundaram, MD

November 2010

Technology Connection: EMR Meets Modern Technology

Touch-screen technology may offer multiple benefits for adoption and effective use of EMRs.

Michael Sherling, MD

November 2010

Dermatology Q&A: Optical Coherence Tomography in the Dermatology Clinic

A novel imaging device allows real-time viewing of the skin to 1mm depth.

Paul Winnington, Editorial Director

November 2010

Clinical Case Report: Ocular Hypertension Concommitant to Periocular Imiquimod 5% Cream Therapy

Dylan Yu, MD and Dianne Hanna, ARNP-C

November 2010

Therapeutics Update: Product News

November 2010

Take 5: Developments Toward Improved Skin Cancer Detection and Treatment

Here's an update on various studies and developments regarding the management of cutaneous malignancies.