Cost Consciousness Among Dermatologists by AlFada MA

“…Mohammed A AlFada Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaCorrespondence: Mohammed A AlFada, Dermatology Department, College of Medicine, King Saud University, PO Box 240997, Riyadh, 11322, Saudi Arabia, Email malshahwan@ksu.edu.saBackground: Physicians are responsible for most decisions related to resource allocation and healthcare expenditures, and should consider cost in their decision-making approach.Objective: To measure cost consciousness among dermatologists, evaluate their understanding of cost-related concepts, and explore what prevents them from factoring cost into their daily practice decisions.Methods: This cross-sectional survey-based study involved dermatologists from different practice types and work environments. …”
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Dermatologist Driven Aesthetic Nail Enhancement by Shikha Bansal, Soni Nanda, Sonal Bansal, Chander Grover

“…This can be attributed to the fact that these procedures are currently being done at salons and not by dermatologists. Conclusion: Nail peels are a useful modality for nail surface irregularities and can be safely recommended. …”
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Multidisciplinary Vulvar Cancer Management: The Dermatologist’s Perspective by Marta Cebolla-Verdugo, Victor Alfredo Cassini-Gómez de Cádiz, Juan Pablo Velasco-Amador, María Zulaika-Lloret, Francisco Manuel Almazán-Fernández, Ricardo Ruiz-Villaverde

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Hidradenitis Suppurativa-Like Tuberculosis: A Warning for Dermatologists by Jose Paulo Ribeiro Junior, Hugo Macêdo de Moura, Maria do Carmo Araujo Palmeira Queiroz, Roberta Marinho Falcão Gondim

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Hormonal Therapies for Acne: A Comprehensive Update for Dermatologists by Courtney A. Smith, Emily Gosnell, Turkan Banu Karatas, Chelsea Deitelzweig, Elizabeth M. B. Collins, Howa Yeung

“…This review aims to update dermatologists on the Federal Drug Administration (FDA)-approved and off-label use of combined oral contraceptives (COC), clascoterone, spironolactone, and emerging hormonal therapies for acne treatment. …”
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Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Comprehensive Guide for Cosmetic Dermatologists by Marina Landau, Sofia M. Perez, Antonella Tosti

“…Therefore, it is essential for dermatologists to be aware of both the benefits and risks of cosmetic treatments in patients with diagnosed or suspected FFA. …”
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Teledermatology: Canadian dermatologists’ practice patterns, perceived challenges and future recommendations by Sidra Sarfaraz, Tarek Turk, Samuel A. J. Lowe, Luvneet Verma, Marlene Dytoc

“…The objective of this study was to determine Canadian dermatologists’ and dermatology residents’ perspectives on teledermatology. …”
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Comparison of Physicians’ Perceptions Regarding Dermatological Diseases by Melek Aslan Kayıran, Hasan Aksoy

“…We aimed to assess the perceptions of physicians regarding skin diseases and to compare dermatologists’ and non-dermatologist physicians’ understanding of specific dermatological issues. …”
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Aplasia Cutis Congenita as a Sole Manifestation of Congenital Varicella Syndrome by Alexander K. C. Leung, Kin Fon Leong, Joseph M. Lam

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Forensic Dermatology Expert Analytical Report: A New Frontier of Forensic Medicine by Philip R. Cohen, Lerah Sutton

“…Forensic dermatology is an emerging subfield of medicine. Dermatologists are experts in evaluating the skin, mucosa, hair, and nails. …”
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Cutaneous Metastasis of Medullary Carcinoma Thyroid Masquerading as Subcutaneous Nodules Anterior Chest and Mandibular Region by Rahul Mannan, Jasmine Kaur, Jasleen Kaur, Sanjay Piplani, Harjot Kaur, Harleen Kaur

“…Cutaneous metastasis of underlying primary malignancies can present to dermatologist with chief complaints of cutaneous lesions. …”
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On Using a Mobile Application to Support Teledermatology: A Case Study in an Underprivileged Area in Colombia by Juan Pablo Sáenz, Mónica Paola Novoa, Darío Correal, Bell Raj Eapen

“…Later, an experienced dermatologist evaluated the characterization and diagnosis of each query to determine the accuracy of the system. …”
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Widening access to isotretinoin in primary care: an evaluation of New Zealand national dispensing data for isotretinoin for acne, 2008–2023 by Bruce Arroll, Diarmuid Quinlan, Peter Moodie, Rachel Petronella Roskvist, Jason Arnold

“…Objectives To identify what changes in the prescribing of isotretinoin have occurred since funded prescriber access was widened in 2009 from ‘dermatologist only’ prescribing to include ‘general practitioners (GPs) and nurse practitioners working within their scope of practice’.Design Evaluation of isotretinoin dispensing data from 2008 to 2023 using the national annual prescribing data obtained from the New Zealand Pharmaceutical National Collection database.Setting All New Zealand citizens prescribed and dispensed funded isotretinoin for acne from 2008 to 2023 were included.Main outcome measures The prescribing data were analysed to identify the total number of prescriptions per year by prescribing clinician type, patient ethnicity and deprivation levels.Results In 2008, nearly 100% (26 897) of dispensed prescriptions were written by a dermatologist, while in 2023, 79% (39 432) were written by primary care clinicians. …”
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Oral-Facial-Digital Syndrome in an Indian Child by Sumedha Ballal, Sanjanaa Srinivasa, Mary Augustine

“…This case report adds to our understanding of this rare condition and emphasizes the significance of the dermatologist’s and oral clinician’s roles in the multidisciplinary approach needed for early diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up in OFDS cases.…”
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Healthcare Utilization and Costs Among US Adolescents With Alopecia Areata by Markqayne Ray, Elyse Swallow, Kavita Gandhi, Christopher Carley, Vanja Sikirica, Travis Wang, Nicolae Done, James Signorovitch, Arash Mostaghimi

“…The non-AT/AU cohort vs controls had more outpatient (11.6 vs 8.0) and dermatologist (3.4 vs 0.4) visits, higher mean plan costs ($7587 vs $4496), and higher OOP costs ($1579 vs $805) (all _P_<.001). …”
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Cutaneous metastasis as a breast carcinoma presentation. A case report by Daymi Martínez Rodríguez, Elizabet Fernández López, Susana Graciela Hernández Delgado

“…This case is presentation due to the need to highlight the importance of the differential diagnosis that the dermatologist must perform, given the real possibility of metastatic skin lesions, in patients who consult with unusual skin lesions.…”
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Cutaneous sarcoidosis. A case report by Elizabet Fernández López, Adialys Acosta Rodríguez, Daymí Martínez Rodríguez, Caridad Socorro Castro

“…It is a very polymorphic disease in its skin manifestations, which makes it a great simulator, and its diagnosis constitutes a challenge for the dermatologist.…”
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Onychomadesis in a 20-Month-Old Child with Kawasaki Disease by Alexander K. C. Leung, Kin Fon Leong, Joseph M. Lam

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Cutis Marmorata Telangiectatica Congenita Associated with Hemiatrophy by Alexander K. C. Leung, Joseph M. Lam, Kin Fon Leong

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Successful Treatment of Recalcitrant Granuloma Gluteale Infantum with Topical Tacrolimus 0.03% Ointment by Alexander K. C. Leung, Kin Fon Leong, Joseph M. Lam

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