American Board of Dermatology Exam of the Future
ABD - American Board of Dermatology
The American Board of Dermatology (ABD) is restructuring the boards, specifically the In-Training...
Is a Dermatoscope Necessary When Diagnosing Melanoma?
Dermatoscope, a small examination tool that magnifies the appearance of skin lesions, can increase diagnostic accuracy of melanoma, according to Cochrane, a...
What’s the Final Word on Sunscreen?
There’s a wide spectrum of opinions when it comes to proper sunscreen practices. A recent survey published in Cutis put doubts and debates on sunscreen to...
Why Have Prices for Dermatologic Drugs Skyrocketed?
The prices for dermatologic generic drugs are soaring, and over the last ten years they have increased faster than inflation rates, reimbursement,...
New Med Spa Trend Causes Cold Burns Among Other Ailments
Whole-body cryotherapy (WBC), the futuristic-sounding medical spa trend has been embraced by swanky and hipster areas across the country. However, the procedure isn’t approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and a recent case report found that the technique can cause cold burns.
Whole-body cryotherapy is a “super-cooling” process requiring the client to stand in a chamber where their legs and torso are exposed to exposed to temperatures as low as negative 200 or 300 degrees Fahrenheit. The icy temperatures are generated by liquid nitrogen, and med spas with WBC services claim that the procedure can alleviate or cure a number of conditions, including chronic pain, anxiety, asthma, and Alzheimer’s. However, the FDA has explained that WBC has yet to demonstrate any conclusive benefits. On...
What’s Dermatology’s Role in the Opioid Crisis?
A study evaluating dermatologists’ participation in the opioid crisis has found that between 3,877 and 7,602 patients who were prescribed opioids by dermatologists continue...
High Rates of Suicide Among Patients with Atopic Dermatitis
Patients with atopic dermatitis are much more likely to contemplate and commit suicide than people without the skin condition, according to a study recently...
Upstate New York Dermatology Practice Allegedly Submitted $811,000 in False Medicaid Claims
Dermatology Associates of Central New York has been ordered to pay approximately $811,200 for submitting Medicaid, Medicare, and TRICARE claims that were...
Underdiagnosed Rosacea Common Among Patients of Color
Patients with darker skin tones have lower rates of being diagnosed with rosacea than white patients even though they’re just as susceptible...
Tanning Beds Increase Risk of Developing a Second Primary Melanoma
People who use tanning beds have a much higher risk of developing a secondary primary melanoma and at a faster rate than...
