The lack of uniform criteria that regulate the practice of dermatology and its subspecialties has a negative impact on the distribution of resources. Consequently, this may impair adequate patient care as access to dermatologists, who are the best trained physicians to recognize and treat skin ...
Background Many dermatologists have expressed concerns about the development of teledermatology. It is a radical shift from the traditional face-to-face consultation with the dermatologist as the GP takes digital images of the patient's ... R Stockley,J English,A Morris,... - 《British Journal...
current psoriasis or history of psoriasis (diagnosed by dermatologist or rheumatologist), or family history of psoriasis; (2) nail psoriasis: onycholysis, pitting or hyperkeratosis; (3) rheumatoid factor negativity; (4) current or prior dactylitis; (5) juxta-articular new bone formation on imaging...
You may notice yournails losing some of their strengthas the years go by – don’t worry, it’s totally normal.With age, nails naturally become more brittle.However, if you notice a sudden change in texture and can’t pinpoint the reason why, visit your dermatologist. 4. They’re hydra...
"Any dark spot on the body is called a pigmented legion," says Dr Lens. Generally speaking, for a non-medical person it’s not easy to distinguish a 'mole' from a 'freckle', and that’s why a regular check with a dermatologist is advisable because often when we think something is a...
The dermatologist at Skin Wellness Dermatology and clinical assistant professor with UAB’s medical school donated $7,100 to the Harris Victory Fund and $6,600 to the Harris for President committee, per campaign finance records. He lives in Birmingham. ...
Dr Mahto says that over-the-counter skincare or online subscriptions and services are like a halfway house, and help to make prescription skincare accessible to everyone. "If you can't get an NHS appointment and you can't afford a private dermatologist, at least it offers an in-between ...
Telemedicine is typically very simple to use. For patients, most programs require you to schedule an appointment with your desired specialist and then enter a “waiting area” on the day of your appointment. You will then be put into a private video chat with your physician as soon as he/...
"GPs have so many other things to do, [so] it may be challenging to apply new knowledge, says Prof Newman. "Most GPs, if they have a patient with a rare condition, will study up on it." It's not simply about genetic testing through the NHS. There are an increasing number of priv...
Vitamin D Review by Dermatologists – you really really need it, but avoid the sun – Jan 2014 People more likely to freckle are more likely to get prostate cancer (low vitamin D) – April 2013 If at high risk of vitamin D deficiency, get a higher response if take more Ma...