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NPs and PAs in Dermatology
 
COMMENTARY
 
Difficult patients and diagnostic proficiency
In this month's Clinical Considerations, we look at managing the difficult patient, ways to improve our diagnostic skills and the latest biologic drug approval for psoriasis.
Read Joe Gorelick's takeaways.
 
CLINICAL CONSIDERATIONS
 
How to manage difficult patients
A panel of veteran dermatologists tackled the topic of difficult patients at the 2016 CalDerm Symposium and offered tips for successfully dealing with these patients.
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Improve fungal infection diagnoses
A recent survey asked dermatologists to visually determine whether clinical images of skin conditions were or were not a fungal infection. Results suggest visual inspection might not be enough for accurate diagnoses.
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Brodalumab approved for psoriasis
Dr. Mark Lebwohl talks about the FDA's approval of the anti-interleukin-17 receptor monoclonal antibody brodalumab (Siliq, Valeant Pharmaceuticals) for treatment of adults with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis.
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Biologic option for HS treatment
Two TNF inhibitors have evidence-based efficacy for HS treatment. Two anti-interleukin inhibitors are being evaluated in small studies. Non-biologic therapies can round out an effective treatment plan.
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JOB OPPORTUNITIES
 
 
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