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DART: Medicare Administrative Contractor’s Coverage Proposal on IGSRT Will Jeopardize Progress, Patient Outcomes

The Dermatology Digest

The Dermatology Association of Radiation Therapy (DART) is urging dermatologists and other stakeholders to oppose a proposed policy that would cancel Medicare coverage for image-guided superficial radiation therapy (Image-Guided SRT or IGSRT) for the treatment of nonmelanoma skin cancer in seven states.

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New DART Guidelines Set Standards for Use of IGSRT in Non-melanoma Skin Cancers

The Dermatology Digest

New guidelines from the Dermatology Association of Radiation Therapy (DART) call for standardized dosing and fractions when treating basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) patients with image-guided superficial radiation therapy (IGSRT).

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Considerations in Weight Loss Medication: Losing weight without losing your healthy skin

First Derm

Skin Effects : Weight loss treatments can affect the skin. Choosing Treatments Carefully : Picking the right weight loss methods can reduce skin problems. Some treatments may improve skin health. To address these concerns, preventative measures and treatment options are available.

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Demystifying Beauty License Renewal in Illinois: What You Need to Know

New Age Spa Institute

Massage Therapy, Nail Technology, & Instructor Licenses Renew Every Even Year : 2024, 2026, 2028, 2030, etic. Do I need to submit documentation? At the discretion of IDFPR, you may need to provide documentation of your completion of continuing education hours or other requirements.

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Nodular Acne

First Derm

Treatment : Oral isotretinoin is the cornerstone of treatment, aimed at preventing scarring. conducted a study in 2019 to observe and document the evolution of the nodules in nodular acne and reports that the evolution takes place in one of two ways. Both can be painful, lead to scarring and require professional treatment.

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Adalimumab Improves Hematologic Abnormalities in HS Patients

The Dermatology Digest

The new findings build on a previous study in a smaller cohort of HS patients that also documented improvements in anemia, leukocytosis, or thrombocytosis after immunomodulatory therapy. These improvements were noted in patients who did and did not respond clinically to therapy.

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Pediatric Psoriasis: Characteristics of a Cohort at UCSF Spanning 2 Decades

The Dermatology Digest

Cordoro, MD, and Carmel Aghdasi, BA Data presented at the Society for Pediatric Dermatology: 2021 Annual Meeting is helping to advance knowledge on epidemiology, clinical features, comorbidities, and evolving treatment patterns for pediatric psoriasis. Notably, obesity was not associated with psoriasis severity in this cohort.