Perceptions and impact of patient reviews: a survey of academic dermatologists.

Background: Patient reviews (PRs) have emerged as a method to assess patient experiences with healthcare in order to improve the quality of care. Both institutional and third-party organizations collect quantitative data and comments from these patient surveys, usually accessible to the public for review. Our study examined dermatologists' perceptions of PRs and assessed their impact on dermatologists.

Low dose oral minoxidil and the conundrum of cardiovascular complications.

In recent months, the general public has become more cognizant of the potential of oral minoxidil to promote hair growth; this was promulgated, in part, by an article published in the New York Times entitled, "An Old Medicine Grows New Hair for Pennies a Day, Doctors Say." Minoxidil was added to the pharmacologic armamentarium as an antihypertensive nearly 60 years ago and was found to trigger hypertrichosis in many patients, but its use dropped sharply as cardiologists observed a number of adverse cardiovascular events including ischemic heart disease, left ventricular hypertrophy, pleural effusions, and pericardial effusions. Studies in the realm of dermatology have explored the utility and safety of low dose oral minoxidil (LDOM) for management of alopecia.

Health Insurance Coverage for Asymptomatic Seborrheic Keratoses Treatment.

Seborrheic keratosis is one of the most common benign cutaneous neoplasms encountered in dermatology practice. However, treatment of asymptomatic seborrheic keratosis is not covered by health insurance. Patients frequently report being bothered by the lesions but decline treatment to avoid incurring "out of pocket" expenses.

Practice Efficiency in Dermatology: Enhancing Quality of Care and Physician Well-Being.

A focus on improved efficiency can impact both patient care and physician well-being. Efficiency is one of the six domains of healthcare quality. It is also recognized as one of the three main pillars of professional fulfillment.

Total body skin exams: the role of gynecology and dermatology-a cross-sectional study.

The literature demonstrates practice gaps in performance of the genital skin examination. To further elucidate and understand these practice gaps, we surveyed dermatologist and obstetrician-gynecologist (OB/GYN) attending and resident physicians. Analysis of 73 dermatology survey responses revealed a lack of satisfaction with training received in examination of the female genitalia.

Pseudocarcinomatous Hyperplasia Masquerading as a Well-Differentiated Squamous Cell Carcinoma Associated With Primary Cutaneous Anaplastic Large-Cell Lymphoma.

Pseudocarcinomatous hyperplasia (PCH) is a reactive proliferation of the epidermis associated with CD30 + lymphoproliferative disorders. In this article, we report the case of a 42-year-old man who presented with a 10-year history of a solitary erythematous patch on the right thigh that progressed to an ulcerated, crusted plaque. Histologic examination revealed an infiltrate of atypical CD30 + lymphocytes consistent with primary cutaneous anaplastic large-cell lymphoma with overlying well differentiated keratinocyte hyperplasia akin to a well-differentiated invasive squamous cell carcinoma.

Evaluating skin of color education in dermatology residency programs: data from a national survey.

A dearth of skin of color (SOC) education exists among dermatology residency programs despite the increasingly diverse United States population; a 2008 study reported that 52% of dermatology residency programs had didactic sessions or lectures focusing on diseases in SOC. In the last decade, no new studies have examined the state of residency SOC education. In this study, dermatology residents across the United States were surveyed anonymously about SOC education at their residency program, satisfaction with SOC education, opinions on improving SOC education, and perspective on cultural competence.

Assessing dermatology resident confidence in caring for patients with skin of color.

Many dermatology residency programs lack sufficient didactics and experiences with patients with skin of color (SOC). This may impact resident confidence with this patient population, which may affect patient satisfaction and perceptions of care. Dermatology residents nationwide were surveyed to determine their confidence in care of patients with SOC and white skin across several dimensions, including detailing morphology, making diagnostic and therapeutic decisions, tailoring treatment recommendations, and detecting suspicious lesions.

Updates in the Diagnosis and Management of Linear IgA Disease: A Systematic Review.

Linear IgA disease (LAD) is a rare autoimmune blistering disease with linear IgA deposits along the basement membrane zone. Direct immunofluorescence remains the gold standard for diagnosis, but other diagnostic measures reported in recent literature have proven useful in the setting of inconclusive preliminary results. Dapsone is a commonly used treatment, but many therapeutic agents have emerged in recent years.

A survey of dermatology residents and program directors assessing the transition to dermatology residency.

The transition from internship to residency is a critical period for trainees. This study investigated factors that influence the transition of residents from postgraduate year 1 (PGY-1) to dermatology residency. In June 2019, a program director-specific survey and a resident-oriented survey were administered via Survey Monkey.

Skin cancer risk and tanning in pageant contestants.

Since tanned skin may be perceived as a marker of beauty in American pageant culture, we evaluated pageant contestants regarding motivations for tanning, skin care behaviors, and possible tanning addiction. Responses were analyzed via summary statistics and compared across Fitzpatrick skin types. Statistically significant differences were found between skin types regarding tanning frequency, feelings of attractiveness after tanning, and perceptions of elevated mood after tanning.

Social Media as a Surveillance Tool for Monitoring of Isotretinoin Adverse Effects.

Social media is an underutilized method for the surveillance of the patient perspective regarding their pharmacologic therapies. The purpose of this study was to investigate the nature of content posted on the social media platform Instagram with respect to the systemic acne medication isotretinoin. The search term "#accutane" was queried into Instagram to generate all public posts using this hashtag between February 1 and May 31, 2018.