Lidocaine Shortage: Minimizing Toxicity Risks

Dr. Joel Cohen discusses the lidocaine shortage, including the use of varied anesthetic formulations and need for recognizing the symptoms of lidocaine toxicity. Joel L. Cohen, MD, Director, AboutSkin Dermatology and DermSurgery, Denver, Colorado “First, I want to point out that many people are having a difficult time getting lidocaine. There has definitely been a […]

Botulinum Toxin Tips for Success

Dr. Ronald Moy provides an update in botulinum toxins, including dosing and dilution and how to differentiate your practice by minimizing pain and bruising. Ronald Moy, MD, Past President, American Academy of Dermatology, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, and American Board of Facial Cosmetic Surgery and a practicing dermatologist and facial plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills, California. “The first question was, ‘Which is […]

Psoriatic Arthritis Considerations in Dermatology

Dr. Joseph Merola discusses new and promising investigational treatment options for psoriasis patients with psoriatic arthritis.   Joseph F. Merola, MD, MMSc, Associate Professor, Harvard Medical School; Vice Chair of Clinical Trials and Innovation; Director, Center for Skin and Related Musculoskeletal Diseases, Departments of Dermatology and Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston. “Dermatologists really can’t […]