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From Buns to Braids and Ponytails: Entering a New Era of Female Military Hair-Grooming Standards
- Author:
- Jessica M. May Franklin, DO
- Wendi E. Wohltmann, MD
- Emily B. Wong, MD
Military hair-grooming standards have undergone considerable changes to foster inclusivity and acknowledge racial diversity in hair and skin types...
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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Dermatology
- Author:
- Jonathan P. Jeter, MD
- Emily B. Wong, MD
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy can be considered for the treatment of failing cutaneous grafts and flaps, chronic ulcerations caused by vasculitis or...
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Atopic Dermatitis in the US Military
- Author:
- Kelly L. Riegleman, MD
- G. Strider Farnsworth, MD
- Emily B. Wong, MD
Nonmilitary providers play a critical role in the diagnosis and management of atopic dermatitis (AD) in children and adolescents who may one day...
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Smallpox Vaccine Complications: The Dermatologist’s Role in Diagnosis and Management
- Author:
- Janelle Robertson, MD
- Jason Susong, MD
- Emily B. Wong, MD
In 2002, the United States implemented a new program for smallpox vaccinations among military personnel using a live vaccinia virus product....
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Skin Cancer in Military Pilots: A Special Population With Special Risk Factors
- Author:
- Bart D. Wilkison, MD
- Emily B. Wong, MD
Military pilots may be at greater risk for skin cancer, particularly melanoma. Military-specific studies are limited, but skin cancer rates in...