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There is insufficient evidence to support delaying several cutaneous surgical procedures in the setting of systemic isotretinoin therapy

Most Cutaneous Procedures Seem Safe During Isotretinoin Rx

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Mechanical dermabrasion and fully ablative laser not recommended in setting of systemic treatment
Care should be taken when conveying electronic messages to patients

Doctors Urged to Take Care With Electronic Communications

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Sensitive information should be discussed in person or over the phone
The health of the United States is summarized in the 40th annual report published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Health of the Nation Presented in 40th Annual CDC Report

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Report includes trends of data for past 40 years, with increase in life expectancy, drop in infant mortality
Pathologists can vary widely when assessing skin biopsies for melanoma

Melanoma Diagnoses Can Vary Widely Among Pathologists

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Potential for both overdiagnosis and underdiagnosis, patient confusion
New measures to increase the number of generic prescription drugs available to Americans have been taken by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

FDA Seeks to Increase Number of Generic Drugs on Market

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Agency will now give priority reviews to new generic drugs until there are at least three available
A novel score can assess the severity of hidradenitis suppurativa

Novel Score Can Assess Severity of Hidradenitis Suppurativa

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Novel International HS Severity Scoring System score is valid for classifying disease severity
Health problems related to cosmetics are underreported

Many Adverse Events Related to Cosmetics Go Unreported

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Cosmetics and personal care products get little regulatory scrutiny
The incidence of skin cancer is similar for patients evaluated by store-and-forward teledermatology or face-to-face consultation

Similar Skin Cancer Incidence Seen With Teledermatology

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Melanoma, keratinocytic carcinoma, any skin cancer incidence similar for teledermatology, face-to-face
High levels of anxiety and depression in patients with facial acne are not related to oxidative stress

Acne-Related Depression, Anxiety Not Tied to Oxidative Stress

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Anxiety more common than depression and directly associated with quality of life impairment
Isotretinoin may impair wound healing after tattooing

Isotretinoin May Impair Wound Healing After Tattoo

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Case report describes 19-year-old woman who had unsatisfactory aesthetic result from tattooing