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It can be difficult to find the time to have well-rounded interests. Podcasts can help keep you up-to-speed on everything from hobbies and personal interests to current events. Listen in bed, in the car, or on the treadmill-this medium offers flexibility and pleasure. Check out some of our recommendations on podcasts to tune in to.

While it’s important to love your work, it's also important to nurture passion and interests that lie outside of paid work.

Introducing a new column called "Innovation" from the co-founders of Advancing Innovation in Dermatology Accelerator Fund. In the first installment of this series, Drs. Steve Xu and William Ju address the importance of innovation in dermatology.

A burn injury and questions unasked leads to a malpractice claim.

A 52-year-old man presents with a severe headache and widespread rash after a camping trip. What's your diagnosis?

When it comes to successfully diagnosing melanonychia ― a brown or black pigmentation of the nail unit – it is important to examine the nails, look for pigmented lesions, be suspicious of nail melanoma, and biopsy early rather than late.

Survey offers insights on the future of healthcare costs - and your role as providers

This month we feature new products from MiraDry, Qosmedix, Rekze and Syneron Candela for conditions ranging from underarm sweating to rosacea and cellulite.

For many dermatologists, successfully treating patients means taking a more patient-centered approach to care. This table includes 11 tips from Dr. Neil Prose, Duke University Medical Center.

The Food and Drug Administration is in the process of evaluating scientific data on the safety of probiotics and postbiotics in cosmetics, said Linda Katz, M.D., director of the Office of Cosmetics and Color for the FDA.

For many dermatologists, successfully treating patients means taking a more patient-centered approach to care. This table includes 11 tips from Dr. Neil Prose, Duke University Medical Center.

While patient-centered medicine works well for patients, what does it mean for the practice?

In June, Dermira Inc. announced the FDA approval of Qbrexza (glycopyrronium) for primary axillary hyperhidrosis ― excessive underarm sweating.

Combination that extends survival in BRAF-mutant metastatic melanoma gains FDA approval.

We all need a break sometimes, and here are some Instagram favorites that could help when you’re in need of a distraction or a little inspiration.

Balance is difficult to achieve when it comes to work life and home life, but weaving them together to create a full life is worth the work.

Frontal fibrosing alopecia is a condition that is increasing in epidemic proportions, says Jerry Shapiro, M.D., in a presentation given at the 2018 AAD Summer Meeting.

When conducting skin treatments, addressing pain ― whether minor or more serious ― may make an uncomfortable procedure more tolerable for patients. Dr. Peter Lio outlines some steps physicians can follow to make patients more comfortable.

There are many reasons why patients resist following instructions, but a comprehensive approach can help doctors change behavior.

Nutritional supplements should only be considered for a small subset of patients with alopecia areata, said Dr. Leslie Castelo-Soccio in a presentation from the AAD Summer Meeting.

Diet can greatly affect patients’ skin conditions - and you can guide them in the right direction, says Dr. Rajani Katta in a presentation from the AAD Summer Meeting.

Caring for gay men and other men who have sex with men in a dermatology settings requires medical knowledge and cultural sensitivity, but few dermatologists have had formal training in caring for this group of patients.

Patients are being victimized by the high cost of drug therapy. "We can help them by prescribing less expensive drugs and by guiding them to the least expensive places to purchase them," says Dr. Norman Levine.

Reproductive age women with psoriasis could benefit from an endocrinologist or obstetrician referral before starting systemic therapy.

Gestational diabetes, gestational hypertension and pre-eclampsia are higher in women with psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis.

Use the following tips to make sure your summer, and your skin, stay fun.

Not everyone’s ideal vacation involves lounging on a beach or schlepping through amusement parks. Each year, millions of travelers around the world seek out trips that offer more than adventure through voluntourism.

The July issue of Dermatology Times highlights some newly approved treatments in dermatology including a new wrinkle filler and new treatment for seborrheic keratosis.