The physician’s responsibility continues to increase daily while providing health care in the 21st century; not only in keeping up with the increase of information, but also having to pay more attention to patient compliance. In addition, patients are educated, and often appreciate participation with a provider about treatment and medication choice. Often they have access to the Internet and other medical information and want to make informed choices along with their physician. Common Treatments in Preventive Dermatology will convey prevention and medication information to patients and thus help them reap the benefits of participating in their own health care and disease reduction.
