Article
- Author:
- Shari R. Lipner, MD, PhD
Publish date: August 12, 2020
Nail signs and symptoms may represent a serious underlying condition, and nail content is underrepresented on the American Academy of Dermatology P...
Article
- Author:
- Shari R. Lipner, MD, PhD
Publish date: July 8, 2020
We propose that the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic should serve as a call to action for dermatology to update and promote a more equitable, time...
Article
- Author:
- Shari R. Lipner, MD, PhD
Publish date: June 3, 2020
Dermatologists should be aware of brilliant green, as well as its indications, common uses, and adverse effects, and should be able to differentiat...
Article
- Author:
- Shari R. Lipner, MD, PhD
Publish date: June 3, 2020
Anxiety is commonly encountered by patients undergoing nail surgery. Squeezing a stress ball with the free hand does not interfere with the surgica...
Article
- Author:
- Shari R. Lipner, MD, PhD
Publish date: May 6, 2020
Although perceived as more irritating, alcohol-based sanitizers are less likely to cause irritant contact dermatitis of the hands than handwashing ...
Article
- Author:
- Shari R. Lipner, MD, PhD
Publish date: May 6, 2020
Diagnosis and treatment of nail conditions are necessary competencies for board-certified dermatologists, but appropriate education often is lackin...
Article
- Author:
- Shari R. Lipner, MD, PhD
Publish date: March 5, 2020
A nail biopsy is sometimes necessary for histologic confirmation of a clinical diagnosis. YouTube has become a potential educational platform for p...
Article
- Author:
- Shari R. Lipner, MD, PhD
Publish date: March 5, 2020
Beau lines, onychomadesis, and retronychia are nail conditions with distinct clinical findings. These 3 disorders may share a common pathophysiolog...
Article
- Author:
- Shari R. Lipner, MD, PhD
Publish date: February 4, 2020
Myxoid cysts are among the most common space-occupying lesions involving the nail unit. Transillumination is a valuable techique that may aid derma...
Article
- Author:
- Shari R. Lipner, MD, PhD
Publish date: November 5, 2019
This letter to the editor comments on the topic of dermatologist safety while performing surgical procedures.
Article
- Author:
- Shari R. Lipner, MD, PhD
Publish date: September 3, 2019
Article
- Author:
- Shari R. Lipner, MD, PhD
Publish date: July 9, 2019
Treatment of habit-tic nail deformity is challenging, as it often requires both patient awareness and behavioral ch...
Article
- Author:
- Shari R. Lipner, MD, PhD
Publish date: June 5, 2019
This case describes the clinical and histopathological features of acquired digital fibrokeratoma (ADF) and the differential diagnosis and treatmen...
Article
- Author:
- Shari R. Lipner, MD, PhD
Publish date: April 3, 2019
Accurate diagnosis and optimal treatment of nail disorders ideally should be taught as early as medical school and extend into dermatology residenc...
Article
- Author:
- Shari R. Lipner, MD, PhD
Publish date: April 3, 2019
Traditional conservative treatments for onychocryptosis require excellent compliance and therefore are not always successful. A novel technique des...
