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Dermatologists should take ownership of screening patients for mental health concerns associated with their skin condition.

In this article, Drs. Lawrence Eichenfield and Jessica Sprague review some of the most significant findings and developments in pediatric dermatology from the last year beginning with the availability of biologic agents for pediatric psoriasis and atopic dermatitis.

Morgana Colombo, M.D., is partnering with Integrated Dermatology to lead its practice in Reston, Va., according to a news release.

Adam Friedman, M.D., was honored with the Innovations in Residency Training Award by the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology (JDD) at the Orlando Dermatology Aesthetic & Clinical Conference (ODAC) held in January.

The Food and Drug Administration accepted a new drug application for IDP-118 lotion (halobetasol propionate and tazarotene, Ortho Dermatologics), for the topical treatment of plaque psoriasis.

National Psoriasis Foundation has launched a new website specifically designed for the information needs of children and teens who have psoriatic arthritis.

The first patient has been dosed in the phase two study of PR022 (hypochlorous acid, Realm Therapeutics), a topical gel treatment for patients with atopic dermatitis.

Participants at the Aesthetic Academy named Kevin Sadati, D.O., a facial plastic surgeon based in Newport Beach, Calif., Best Aesthetic Doctor at its recent program.

Hologic’s Cynosure division announced the launch of an advanced radiofrequency device that has been cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to facial fine lines and wrinkles, tighten skin through soft tissue coagulation, and improve the appearance of cellulite.

atmosphere-Healthcare is a new turnkey company that offers a visual platform for medical office environments aimed at reducing stress, anxiety and increasing patient satisfaction.

Cartessa Aesthetics has signed an exclusive deal with Italian corporation DEKA M.E.L.A. to introduce a laser hair removal device to the United States.

Ortho Dermatologics has announced that RETIN-A MICRO® (tretinoin) gel microsphere 0.06% is now available commercially to healthcare professionals.

Evidence does not support use of common treatments for molluscum contagiosum infections. Natural resolution may be best.

Use of the oral beta blocker propranolol for treatment of infantile hemangioma is likely behind sizable increases in resource utilization, but also decreases in the need for surgery.

Despite recommendations to limit the use of oral antibiotics, dermatologists continue to prescribe them in high numbers, according to results of a large, retrospective analysis of U.S. prescribing trends from 2004 to 2013.

A small study finds that the combination of methotrexate and azathioprine is safe and effective as maintenance treatment for patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis for up to five years.

Moisturizers were described as the “cornerstone of therapy” in atopic dermatitis in the 2014 AAD guidelines for topical therapies in atopic dermatitis, but the products differ greatly by ingredients which can improve the condition or make it worse.

Vitamin D deficiency in children is associated with being overweight while sufficiency is associated with a healthy BMI, researchers reported in December.

Dermatologist evaluations of patient acne photos submitted via smartphone compare favorably to in-person evaluations, a JAMA Dermatology study shows.

Galderma’s patient access program Galderma CareConnect recently passed the 1,000,000 filled prescriptions.

Although collectively dermatologists are doing more, each dermatologist may be doing less in the higher quintiles.

Some authors of AAD clinical practice guidelines received sizable payments from industry that were not completely disclosed, JAMA Dermatology Reports.

Humor may be subjective, but carefully and respectfully adding it to the practice can help create a positive environment for both doctor and patient.

Now that we have flipped the calendar to a new year, it’s time to say good-bye to some things we all lost in 2017.

Big cash offers not always best for the practice or patient.

A rising prevalence of skin disorders, including melanoma, will drive the need for diagnostic imaging and treatment technologies in dermatology, market analysts say.

The January issue of Dermatology Times focuses on the role of technology in clinical practice beginning with artificial intelligence for skin cancer detection and device trends in 2018. (©Elnur/Shutterstock.com)

Dermatologists should be prepared to counsel patients about PBMT home-based treatment options for hair loss, say dermatologists from the University of Minnesota who reviewed 13 FDA-approved PBMT devices. (©EvgeniyKalinovskiy/Shutterstock.com)

A conversation with ASDS president-elect Murad Alam, M.D.

Dermatologists will need to understand new device technologies and incorporate them judiciously into disease treatment where appropriate.