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Article Vitamin D, the Sun, and the Skin

As purported benefits of Vitamin D approach snake oil levels, this controversy fizzles.



Article Dermatology - related Foundations and Organizations

Dermatology-related organizations with links



Article Tanning is for Dummies

How a state failed to protect children from radiation.



Article The Language of Dermatology

Skin is a living canvas, and the best dermatologists have an appreciation of its art. With thousands of skin diseases and hundreds of ways to describe them, dermatologists have become adept at the language of dermatology.



Article Postoperative wound care (skin surgery wound care)

Surgery injures the skin, and aftercare is very important to get the best healing possible.



Article Dry Skin Care (and skin care for eczema)

Keeping skin moist in the winter (or in dry climates) can be a challenge, but is the most important preventative measure to avoid dry, itchy skin (winter itch) and eczema.



Article 1. Ephelis contributions needed
A freckle, caused by sun exposure, typically in light skinned persons.

Article Derm Terms (Dermatology terms)

List of descriptive dermatology words and their meanings.



Article Sun Protection
How to avoid ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

Article Derm ICD-9 Codes

Dermatology coding         Dermatology ICD-9 Codes updated for 2009.



Article Derm CPT codes

Dermatology coding     List of common dermatology CPT codes



Article Dermatopathology (terms and stains)
Dermatopathology resources on dermAdvocate include dermatopathology terms and stains.


Article Tzanck preparation
Tzanck preparation (Tzanck smear) is a quick laboratory test to diagnose herpesvirus skin infections.  It is AKA herpes stain for inclusion bodies and inclusion bodies stain.  It is used to rapidly diagnose herpes simplex and varicella zoster infections.




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