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A peer-reviewed, indexed journal for dermatologists with original research, image quizzes, cases and reviews, and columns.

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Optimizing Management of Actinic Keratosis and Photodamaged Skin: Utilizing a Stepwise Approach

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Serum Interferon-γ Is a Psoriasis Severity and Prognostic Marker

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In-Transit Metastasis From Melanoma Presenting as Lymphangiectasis: A Case Report

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Drs. Shekhel and Glick report no conflict of interest. Dr. Cranmer is a consultant and stockholder for Abraxis Oncology; is on the speakers bureau for Amgen Inc and Schering-Plough; and is a consultant for Pfizer Inc. These relationships are not relevant to this article. The authors report no discussion of off-label use. Dr. Fisher reports no conflict of interest. The staff of CCME of Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Cutis® have no conflicts of interest with commercial interest related directly or indirectly to this educational activity. Dr. Shekhel was a medical student, Midwestern University, Glendale, Arizona. She is currently a resident, Valley Hospital Medical Center, Las Vegas, Nevada. Dr. Glick is a Clinical Assistant Professor, Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, Glendale. Dr. Cranmer is Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine, Section of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of Arizona, Arizona Cancer Center, Tucson.

Tatyana Shekhel, DO; Ronald M. Glick, DO; Lee D. Cranmer, MD, PhD

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Tatyana Shekhel, DO; Ronald M. Glick, DO; Lee D. Cranmer, MD, PhD

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Pili Torti: Clinical Findings, Associated Disorders, and New Insights Into Mechanisms of Hair Twisting

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Skin Biopsies to Assess Response to Systemic Corticosteroid Therapy in Early-Stage TEN: Case Report and Review of the Literature

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Comment on "Harpist's Finger: Case Report of a Trauma–Induced Blister in a Beginner Harpist and Review of String Instrument–Associated Skin Problems in Musicians" (Cutis. 2008;82:329-334) [letter]

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A Sense of Insecurity [editorial]

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scars, scar revision, scar repositioning, extramarginal scar excision, intramarginal scar excision, punch excision, W-plasty, Z-plasty, flaps, broken line closure, scalpel abrasion, shave excision, dermabrasion, dermasanding, microdermabrasion, laser scar revision, crysurgery, fractional photothermolysis, skin grafts, soft tissue, intralesional therapies, topical treatments, external radiation, radiation therapy, Martha H. Viera, Sadegh Amini, Ran Huo, Whitney Valins, Brian Bermancorticosteroids, 5-fluorouracil, interferons, imiquimod 5%, silicone, scars, scar revision, scar repositioning, extramarginal scar excision, intramarginal scar excision, punch excision, W-plasty, Z-plasty, flaps, broken line closure, scalpel abrasion, shave excision, dermabrasion, dermasanding, microdermabrasion, laser scar revision, crysurgery, fractional photothermolysis, skin grafts, soft tissue, intralesional therapies, topical treatments, external radiation, radiation therapy, Martha H. Viera, Sadegh Amini, Ran Huo, Whitney Valins, Brian Berman
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scars, scar revision, scar repositioning, extramarginal scar excision, intramarginal scar excision, punch excision, W-plasty, Z-plasty, flaps, broken line closure, scalpel abrasion, shave excision, dermabrasion, dermasanding, microdermabrasion, laser scar revision, crysurgery, fractional photothermolysis, skin grafts, soft tissue, intralesional therapies, topical treatments, external radiation, radiation therapy, Martha H. Viera, Sadegh Amini, Ran Huo, Whitney Valins, Brian Bermancorticosteroids, 5-fluorouracil, interferons, imiquimod 5%, silicone, scars, scar revision, scar repositioning, extramarginal scar excision, intramarginal scar excision, punch excision, W-plasty, Z-plasty, flaps, broken line closure, scalpel abrasion, shave excision, dermabrasion, dermasanding, microdermabrasion, laser scar revision, crysurgery, fractional photothermolysis, skin grafts, soft tissue, intralesional therapies, topical treatments, external radiation, radiation therapy, Martha H. Viera, Sadegh Amini, Ran Huo, Whitney Valins, Brian Berman
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