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Atopic dermatitis normalizes the skin micro biome. Anti-inflammatory medications for atopic dermatitis reduce colonization. Children with atopic dermatitis more prone to molluscum infection.

While pharmaceutical companies sponsor much credible medical education, mishandling of this opportunity can be a potent portal for fake news.

Unbeknownst to Dr. Derm is the fact that one of his medical assistants regularly performs cosmetic laser procedures, after hours, on his friends. Unfortunately, one of his friends had terrible complications.

This month, our clinical considerations include articles on the role of the microbe in acne, data around a topical agent to treat tinea pedis, and insights on sebum interacts with airborne pollution.

Dermatology experts offer insight into differentiating factors among TNF-alpha inhibitors, the IL 12/23 antagonist, IL 17 inhibitors and an oral option that carry considerations for managing certain patients.

There is tremendous excitement surrounding IL-23 inhibitors for the treatment of psoriasis. Three are currently in the pipeline.

Paradoxical reactions to biologic treatments can provide clues into related conditions such as granulomatous diseases, genetic polymorphisms and latent infections, says an expert.

Hair oil can also be used to relax the curl and frizz in kinky hair and to smooth frizzy straight hair.

The word “nourishing” is truly a cosmetic term with no medical meaning; nevertheless, consumers ascribe a positive meaning to this term.

Hair dyeing does not inhibit hair growth, but it may cause hair loss by damaging the hair that is color treated.

As Father’s Day approaches, we think about all of the fathers, grandfathers, godfathers, stepfathers, and other caring men in our lives. But how often do we see those men that we care about at a dermatologist’s office?

Summer’s coming! Time for longer days, fresh air... and a lot of skin issues. Here are ways to help your patients handle the biggest summer-skin concerns!

An increase in investigations primarily impacts surgeons and cosmetic dermatologists who serve as medical directors to medical spas outside of their own practices. This is what to know.

Today’s abundance of filler choices might seem overwhelming, but one expert sees the growing product pallet as a way to refine results.

Biologic inhibitors of IL-23 and IL-17 are commonly delivering responses of PASI 90 and above, says an expert.

Head and neck cancers with roots in HPV are appearing in patients that do not demonstrate the high-risk behaviors usually associated with such cancers.

Depending on the medical specialist caring for patients with HPV, traditional treatments for genital warts tend to fall into two general categories: provider-administered and patient-administered therapies, according to one specialist.

It is in the best interests of individual aesthetic physicians, as well as for cosmetic medicine, to educate patients about why it is important to see specific providers and not to shop by price.

Vivian Bucay, M.D. reviewed the latest findings around common ingredients in today’s cosmeceutical formulations.

SB208 is the first topical antifungal with a nitric oxide platform found to be effective for treating tinea pedis.

The difference between acne and healthy skin is largely dependent on the balance of the skin microbiota, according to study results.

There is a shift in skin aging by decades, depending on ethnicity, according to results of a scientific evaluation underwritten by Proctor & Gamble Co.

Zoe Diana Draelos, MD, discusses how a changing political and economic climate has transformed dermatology practices into attractive entities for venture capitalists and whether it's a good thing for the specialty.

Filler manufacturers are rounding out their product lines, giving practitioners many more options for use in different rejuvenation procedures.

The field of molecular diagnostics, as it pertains to dermatology, has truly exploded in the last decade, according to one expert.

Data-driven screening guidelines for skin cancer have been published electronically, in reaction to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force’s 2016 draft recommendation statement on skin cancer screening.

One dermatologist discusses four tips to help practices foster strong relationships in order to run smoothly and efficiently.

Performance metrics are one way to take the guesswork out of physician group practice planning and decision making, according to one dermatologist.

Dr. Poor is invited to oversee the aestheticians and electrologists of a new MedSpa and feels fortunate, as his revenues have been declining. However, investing, owning, or operating a medspa still means being aware of certain regulations.

One expert offers tips for dermatologists considering buying other practices or selling the practices they own