Dermatology

I don’t believe Dr. Kligman should have received the lifetime achievement award from the University of Pennsylvania’s College of Physicians. While he was a pioneer in the field of dermatology, I think all of his accomplishments are marred by the way in which he tested the products. When someone is given an award as prestigious as one celebrating lifetime achievement, I think it is important to take into account their entire professional career, both the good and the bad. With that being said,…

Time was falling short. As much as I wanted there to be, there was nothing I could do. I was only a child, but I knew what was bound to happen. Her disease filled the room, like a dark immense cloud. The once vibrant, loving woman I knew as my grandmother was slowly fading away. Cancer would quickly creep upon her and put up a fight. A fight she fought for many years, but would eventually lose. Being aware of suffering, made my desire stronger. This would be the first of many instances that…

trunk and arms and avoid use on the face and skin folds. 3. Start calcipotriene ointment (Dovonex ointment) b.i.d. to his elbows knees and legs in the areas prone to psoriasis. Avoid use of Dovonex ointment on the face. Please return to the dermatology clinic in three…

Art Kjos, AIA and Executive Director of Planning, Design and Construction, has informed of his intention to retire on 7/31/2018. Art has been with the institution since 2014 and made valuable contributions within Campus Operations during his short time with us. When recruited, Art was owner/partner of Clark/Kjos Architecture in Portland Oregon. His firm was responsive to many healthcare clients in the northwest interested in Lean Design and improving both customer satisfaction and optimal…

Introduction Stevens Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) are acute life-threatening skin diseases characterized by extensive epidermal sloughing at the dermoepidermal junction resulting from keratinocyte apoptosis. 1 Both TEN and SJS are rare, affecting approximately 1 or 2 persons per 1, 000,000 populations annually, and are considered medical emergencies, as they are potentially fatal. 2 The exact molecular pathogenesis of TEN and SJS are not fully understood. TEN…

system. Additionally, pain receptors can be blocked by lowering the temperature of the skin. Cryotherapy is used in different specific areas of medical and preventive medicine, such as: neuropathology, vertebrology, psychiatry, rheumatology, dermatology, complex therapy of psoriasis, cosmetology, sports medicine, general surgery, traumatology etc. Therefore, cryotherapy has positive effects on recovery in many areas of…

In Joan Brumberg’s book The Body Project: An Intimate History of American Girls, she examines the familial, cultural, and institutional forces that played a significant role in shaping women’s bodies and attitudes and uses historical evidence to illustrate them. In the nineteenth-century, one’s morality was the hub of adolescence. (Brumberg xx). Mothers took initiative into instructing their daughters on how to properly groom and dress themselves. Society also discouraged women from discussing…

ones endure this illness. That is until about two weeks ago when I got a call from my mom. Based on a recent study approximately 39.6 percent of men and women will be diagnosed with cancer at some point during their lifetimes (American Academy of Dermatology, 1). Therefore, it is almost guaranteed that every single human on this planet will have or know somebody who will have cancer in their life time. Exactly two weeks ago today I was sitting in my college dorm room when I…

Hertz, B. (2015). Compensation Considerations. Dermatology Times, 36(11), 80-81. The article argues on healthcare compensation caps in the U.S. It states that physicians are advised to balance their earnings with productivity and consult external reviewer in renewing agreements. It is suggested that compensation allow them to balance work and life as well as manage excess patient demand. The author discussed compensation caps and how they can affect physicians in any specialty because they have…

and evaluates the Psoriasis Foundation's long-term plans, determines the goals and provides financial oversight. The Board of Directors, current board chair; was elected board of directors in 2010, and medical is doctor, with a specialization in dermatology. I clicked on the National Psoriasis Foundation Staff link to verify the author, it was not listed, it had a login box for user name email address and password, however there was a statement posted below that stated the foundation is in the…