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A look at the life cycle of drugs in dermatology
March 3rd 2019To help providers have a greater understanding of the efforts of the FDA to ensure all drugs are of pharmaceutical quality, Michael Kopcha, Ph.D., RPh, director of the FDA’s Office of Pharmaceutical Quality presented on the topic during the American Academy of Dermatology’s Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C.
Medical device regulation impacts patient care
March 2nd 2019Laura Marquart, M.D., FAAD, medical officer with the FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH), reviewed how the FDA approaches, reviews, and approves medical devices integral to dermatologic care at the American Academy of Dermatology’s annual meeting in Washington, D.C. Learn how this process can affect patient care in this article.
Guidelines for managing skin disease during pregnancy
March 2nd 2019Treating chronic inflammatory skin conditions during pregnancy can be difficult because the therapies dermatologists prescribe can affect the unborn infant. See what insights this physician offers on managing chronic inflammatory skin conditions in pregnant patients.
Over the counter options for foot dermatoses
February 7th 2019Dermatological conditions that lead to foot pain and discomfort do not necessarily require costly and time-consuming prescription management. Instead, according to a new study, over-the-counter treatments can be a viable option for patients.
Skin issues that affect patients with skin of color
February 6th 2019Healthcare disparities exist in all fields of medicine, including dermatology. We seek to address these disparities in this article by outlining the differences in epidemiology, presentation, access and outcomes of five conditions in patients with skin of color.
Digital tools impact daily dermatology practice
January 7th 2019Robot dermatologists aren’t yet seeing patients for routine care, but artificial intelligence (AI) and other technology tools are growing in popularity throughout the industry. Learn more about how these advances in technology are impacting practices.