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From the July issue of Dermatology Times, new products for dermatologists and patients.

 Physicians writing in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology say that physicians should counter the proliferation of fake news on climate change.

A novel picosecond/nanosecond 670 nm wavelength is safe and effective for the treatment of benign pigmented lesions.

Dr. Jam is a successful medical and cosmetic dermatologist who posted a video online intended as a promotional video. His patients are suing claiming negligence. Learn more here.

Nearly half of patients at an outpatient primary care clinic elected to learn about genomic testing to assess their risk of melanoma.

Review highlights the need to accurately diagnose this common bacterial infection.

The cost of skin cancer treatments continue to increase in the United States where a large proportion of expenditures stem from the cost of systemic agents for melanoma.

Some melanoma patients prefer fewer follow-up visits, but only if self-skin examinations were utilized at home or teledermatology implemented for a quick assessment.

There are four questions physicians should ask when considering using digital healthcare technologies, says Michael L. Hodgkins, M.D., chief medical officer for the American Medical Association. View the slideshow for more information.

There are two important reasons why physicians should consider the role of diet in triggering psoriasis flares, says a leading expert.

Diet can affect skin conditions including acne, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis and rosacea. In a review that focuses on these four conditions, plus aging, Rajani Katta, M.D., and Mary Jo Kramer, B.S., writing in Skin Therapy Letter, highlight trigger foods that should be avoided.

Changing the schedule of targeted therapies has been shown to improve the response rate in a mouse model of melanoma.

In April we reviewed the first five tips to help boost your resilience and well being in 2018. Below are the final five in the second part of this two-part article.

 Pilot study tests whether PDL prior to surgical excision can prevent scarring

Needlestick injuries occur more often than you may think because many go unreported. If you are accidentally pricked by a needle, do you have legal recourse? Dr. David Goldberg addresses this issue in this month's legal column.

Keeping biting bugs at bay isn’t just key to having a more enjoyable summer. It’s also an important line of defense from more serious diseases.

The recommended use of antihistamines for chronic urticaria have been updated in the most recent installment of treatment guidelines written by a European and American work group.

What is our obligation to our patients? To satisfy their desires for specific treatments or attempt to maximize health outcomes?

A new study suggests that topical 40% hydrogen peroxide solution (A-101) is less toxic than cryosurgery for removal of seborrheic keratosis. The findings were recently published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.

Dermatology consultations for hospitalized patients with cellulitis may reduce morbidity, superfluous antibiotic use and healthcare costs.

The fixed combination of halobetasol and tazarotene topicals significantly reduced the severity of localized disease with a favorable safety profile, shows a study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.