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  PROGRAM FACULTY
W. Philip Werschler, MD, FAAD, FAACS Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine/Dermatology
Faculty Chairman
University of Washington School of Medicine
Seattle, WA
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CME Programs
WHAT LIES BENEATH: Taking a Deeper Look at Acne & Patient Care Strategies
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WHAT LIES BENEATH: Taking a Deeper Look at Acne & Patient Care Strategies - <P class=MsoNormal style...

A Non-Surgical Total Facial Rejuvenation: The Role of Bio-Stimulatory Agents
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W. Philip Werschler, , MD, FAAD, FAACS, Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine/Dermatology
A Non-Surgical Total Facial Rejuvenation: The Role of Bio-Stimulatory Agents - W. Philip  Werschler,...

Digital Imaging: Improving Dermatology Patient Care Through Technology
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Facial Restoration: Combining Therapies for Optimal Patient Outcomes
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Facial Restoration: Combining Therapies for Optimal Patient Outcomes

Medical Technology: Cornerstone to a Successful Dermatology Practice
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Medical Technology: Cornerstone to a Successful Dermatology Practice - Experts from Physicians P...

Actinic Keratoses: What You Must Know About Prevention, Diagnosis, And Treatment
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Actinic Keratoses: What You Must Know About Prevention, Diagnosis, And Treatment - This Johns Hopkin...

Not Just a Cosmetic Problem: Best Practices in Prevention and Treatment of Onychomycosis

The Office of Continuing Medical Education at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine offers Johns Hopkins Advanced Studies in Medicine: Dermatology


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INTERACTIVE Grand Rounds: Best Practices for Actinic Keratosis
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W. Philip Werschler, , MD, FAAD, FAACS, Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine/Dermatology
INTERACTIVE Grand Rounds: Best Practices for Actinic Keratosis - W. Philip  Werschler, , MD, FAAD, F...


  FEATURED PROGRAM Feautured program
Clinical Reflections on Facial Aging: The Foundation for Renewal—Webcast
This webcast was filmed during the 2008 South Beach Symposium with Drs. Steven Mandy, Danny Vleggaar and Susan Weinkle focusing on optimizing combination treatment in facial rejuvenation.

Not Just a Cosmetic Problem: Best Practices in Prevention and Treatment of Onychomycosis

The Office of Continuing Medical Education at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine offers Johns Hopkins Advanced Studies in Medicine: Dermatology


Dermatology Grand Rounds: Best Practices for Actinic Keratosis

Skin cancer is the most common of human cancers, accounting for approximately 50% of all cancer cases, or more than 1 million new cases per year in the United States.  Approximately 50% of Americans who live to the age of 65 develop at least 1 skin cancer.  Nonmelanoma skin cancers, which include basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), account for more than 33% of all cancer cases in the United States.  The incidence of SCC increased by approximately 4% to 8% per year from the 1960s through the 1980s and has continued to increase during the past 2 decades.


  DID YOU KNOW?
Each of the following statements is true regarding use and injection technique of PLLA EXCEPT:
  A. The technique differs according to the area treated and the severity
  B. PLLA should not be used in subcutaneous layers or in the deep dermis
  C. The underlying and neighboring regions, rather than wrinkles or folds,
  D. Overcorrection of facial lipoatrophy should be avoided

  AAD ABSTRACTS AAD Abstracts
2008 Annual Meeting Poster Abstracts
TODAY'S NEWS
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Eczema in childhood tied to increased risk of asthma later in life
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Childhood eczema is a risk factor for incident asthma in later life, according to results of a 37-year longitudinal Australian study published in the August issue of the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology."The Tasmanian...
Eczema in childhood tied to increased risk of asthma later in life - NEW YORK (Reut...
Lopinavir/ritonavir may curb lipoatrophy in HIV
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Limb fat loss is less frequent in patients with HIV who receive lopinavir/ritonavir (Kaletra) therapy compared to efavirenz plus zidovudine/lamivudine, according to North American and Spanish researchers.In the July 15th Journa...
Lopinavir/ritonavir may curb lipoatrophy in HIV - NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Limb ...
Early monitoring needed for infantile hemangioma
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The rapid early growth of infantile hemangiomas requires close observation in the first months of life, according to a report in the August issue of Pediatrics, and any treatment should be undertaken promptly."Not all hemangiom...
Early monitoring needed for infantile hemangioma  - NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The...
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The Dermatology Report: 4th Annual Advances in Cosmetic and Medical Dermatology Meeting
Dermatologic diseases range from annoying rashes to potentially life-threatening skin infections and malignant melanoma. This issue of The Dermatology Report is based on the 4th annual Advances in Cosmetic and Medical Dermatology meeting, held in Wailea, Maui, Hawaii, from February 25 to March 1, 2008.
  Survey Survey

What proportion of your patients visit for elective (vs. medical) treatment?

  A. 0 – 20%
  B. 20 – 40%
  C. 40 – 60%
  D. 60 – 80%
  E. 80 – 100%

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Acne and Your Pediatric Patient: A Roundtable Discussion of Treatment Modalities and Other Factors
Which Options When: How to Maximize the Treatment Outcomes for Actinic Keratosis
Onychomycosis: Management and Treatment
Topical Treatment for the Inflamed Lesion in Acne, Rosacea, and Pseudofolliculitis Barbae
The BEST Study: Improving Satisfaction and Efficacy in Patients With Multiple Grades of Acne Who Are Dissatisfied With Their Current Acne Treatment