2001
Interpretation of Cutaneous Biopsy Specimens
KIRSNER R, FEDERMAN D. Interpretation of Cutaneous Biopsy Specimens. Southern Medical Journal 2001, 94: 461-463. DOI: 10.1097/00007611-200194050-00001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPrimary care providersSkin biopsiesGeneral pathologistsCare providersCommon dermatologic disorderCommon skin disorderClinical-pathologic correlationCutaneous biopsy specimensDermatologic disordersBiopsy specimensHistologic interpretationHigh-quality color photographsBiopsySkin disordersDiagnostic testingClinical dermatologyLaboratory evaluationPCP scorePathologistsHistopathologyDisordersLimited trainingScoresProvidersDermatologyInterpretation of Cutaneous Biopsy Specimens
KIRSNER R, FEDERMAN D. Interpretation of Cutaneous Biopsy Specimens. Southern Medical Journal 2001, 94: 461-463. PMID: 11372790, DOI: 10.1097/00007611-200105000-00001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrimary care providersSkin biopsiesGeneral pathologistsCare providersCommon dermatologic disorderCommon skin disorderClinical-pathologic correlationCutaneous biopsy specimensDermatologic disordersBiopsy specimensHistologic interpretationHigh-quality color photographsBiopsySkin disordersDiagnostic testingClinical dermatologyLaboratory evaluationPCP scorePathologistsHistopathologyDisordersLimited trainingScoresProvidersDermatology
1996
Lack of Correlation Between Internists' Ability in Dermatology and Their Patterns of Treating Patients With Skin Disease
Kirsner R, Federman D. Lack of Correlation Between Internists' Ability in Dermatology and Their Patterns of Treating Patients With Skin Disease. JAMA Dermatology 1996, 132: 1043-1046. PMID: 8795543, DOI: 10.1001/archderm.1996.03890330057010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPercentage of patientsMajority of patientsInternists' abilitySkin diseasesCommon skin disorderPhotographic examinationSelf-administered questionnaireMedical subspecialistsDermatologic disordersGeneral internistsPhotographic evaluationPatientsSkin disordersInternistsDiseaseDermatology trainingDermatologyDiagnostic abilityPrivate practiceMedical residentsLack of correlationExaminationDisordersLimited trainingNew Haven
1995
Treatment of psoriasis: role of calcipotriene.
Kirsner R, Federman D. Treatment of psoriasis: role of calcipotriene. American Family Physician 1995, 52: 237-40, 243-4. PMID: 7604767.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTopical treatmentMid-potency topical corticosteroidsCareful patient monitoringCommon side effectsNew topical treatmentCommon skin disorderVitamin D derivativesTopical corticosteroidsTopical therapySkin atrophyCalcium metabolismModerate severityCalcipotrieneIrritant dermatitisSide effectsSkin disordersEpidermal cell proliferationKeratolytic agentsD derivativesCell proliferationCorticosteroidsPsoriasisPatient monitoringTreatmentTachyphylaxis