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- Dermatologist Urges Vigilance for Exanthem as Coronavirus Spreadshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/dermatologist-urges-vigilance-for-exanthem-as-coronavirus-spreads/2460304/As the novel coronavirus spreads across the US and the World Health Organization declares a global pandemic, dermatologists may be able to play a role in diagnosing and combating the disease, says New York City dermatologist Bobby Buka, MD, JD. In fact, the cofounder of The Dermatology Specialist
- Viper Equity Partners Seeks to Expand into Florida and Georgia Dermatology Marketshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/viper-equity-partners-seeks-to-expand-into-florida-and-georgia-dermatology-markets/2460303/Viper Equity Partners is turning its attention to key dermatology and related aesthetics offices in Florida and Georgia to join private equity-backed partnerships. In an effort spearheaded by Senior Vice President Nina Das (see photo), the North Palm Beach-based M&A advisory firm is
- Study: Mohs Scars from Facial Skin Cancers Longer than Patients Expecthttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/study-mohs-scars-from-facial-skin-cancers-longer-than-patients-expect/2460301/Scars from Mohs micrographic surgery for facial skin cancers may be longer than patients expect, according to new research published in JAMA Network Open. In this cross-sectional study of 1
- Half of Lupus Rashes Harbor High Levels of Staph Bacteriahttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/half-of-lupus-rashes-harbor-high-levels-of-staph-bacteria/2460279/Fifty percent of skin rashes in patients with lupus contain an abnormally high presence of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, according to a study in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology. In addition, researchers found tha
- Resident of Distinction Award Celebrates 10th Anniversary at 2020 Caribbean Dermatology Symposiumhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/resident-of-distinction-award-celebrates-10th-anniversary-at-2020-caribbean-dermatology-symposium/2460276/As part of the dermMentors Resident of Distinction Award, Beiersdorf Inc. sponsored five top dermatology residents to attend the 2020 Caribbean Dermatology Symposium, held in Paradise Island, Bahamas, from Jan. 21-25, 2020.
- Cold Plasma Patch May Make Immunotherapy More Effective for Treating Melanomahttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/cold-plasma-patch-may-make-immunotherapy-more-effective-for-treating-melanoma/2460275/A new medicated patch that can deliver immune checkpoint inhibitors and cold plasma directly to tumors may help boost the immune response and kill cancer cells, according to an interdisciplinary team of researchers at the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center. The thumb-sized patch h
- Derms Still Need Disaster Preparedness Traininghttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/derms-still-need-disaster-preparedness-training/2460271/The dermatology community is inadequately prepared for a biological disaster and would benefit from a formal preparedness training program, according to a study from the George Washington University (GW) that appears in the Jour
- Dermal Fillers Restore Youthful Facial Movement Toohttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/dermal-fillers-restore-youthful-facial-movement-too-1/2460269/Dermal fillers do more than just fill in wrinkles, they also restore a more youthful pattern of facial movement and expressiveness, according to a
- Mattel Releases New Barbie Dolls with Vitiligo, Alopeciahttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/mattel-releases-new-barbie-dolls-with-vitiligo-alopecia-1/2460268/In an effort to be more inclusive, Mattel, the maker of Barbie dolls, has released new dolls in its Fashionista line including a Barbie with alopecia and one with vitiligo. “For 2020, Barbie is continuing the journey to represent global diversity and inclusivity in the f
- Dr. Susan Weinkle Honored with Outstanding Educator & Mentor in Dermatology Award at ODAChttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/dr-susan-weinkle-honored-with-outstanding-educator-mentor-in-dermatology-award-at-odac/2460259/Susan H. Weinkle, MD, was awarded the Outstanding Educator & Mentor in Dermatology Award by the ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference, in partnership with the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology (JDD), at the conference held January 17-20 in Orlando, FL. The award