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Behind every great dermatologist

11 June 2009

A physician’s assistant (PA) is becoming a more popular option for dermatologists, allowing them to assess and treat an increasing number of patients. In this article, Dr. Barry Ginsburg looks at how to hire a PA and how to utilize your PA effectively within your own practice. Dr. Ginsburg uses his personal experiences with his PA to discuss these issues and makes some further recommendations for fellow dermatologists.

Clinical Updates

Not just skin deep: The complicated pathogenesis of vitiligo

10 June 2009

James J. Nordlund, MD
Vitiligo is a chronic acquired disorder characterized by white patches on the skin caused by the destruction of epidermal melanocytes. In this article, Dr. James J. Nordlund discusses the origins of this disease through genes as well as its relationship with the immune system and the histology of vitiligo. "We can clearly see that vitiligo is a group of disorders for which there will be several or many different genetic bases," says Dr. Nordlund.