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It has been often wondered why some people tend to be heavier than others and if a specific gene plays a role.

As Zika spreads and proliferates in the U.S., dermatologists need to familiarize themselves with population risk factors and techniques to diagnose and treat this disease

Inflammatory pain is a component of psoriatic arthritis, and participating in physical activity, such as yoga, is a way to reduce inflammation and manage chronic pain if a patient is experiencing it.

Knowledge of the microbiome is shedding light on the development of chronic skin conditions like psoriasis, and greater insights into the role of the microbiome may yield new therapies for psoriasis.

Researchers examining Medicare prescribing patterns of oral anticoagulants and non-insulin diabetes drugs have found that pharmaceutical marketing to physicians involving payments was associated with physicians being more likely to prescribe those marketed drugs.

Dividing the pediatric population into three age groups helps streamline effective treatment for acne.

With the recent discoveries of immunologic pathways leading to psoriasis, clinicians are likely to discount older general immunosuppressive agents in favor of newer larger molecules like biologics that provide better targeted therapy.

Some motivational quotes for helping dermatologists deal with staff conflict in their office.

CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 and CeraVe Sunscreen SPF 50 for Face (both by Valeant Pharmaceuticals) have been awarded Skin Cancer Foundation seals.

Certain genes can be predictors of average life expectancy in individuals who carry them.

Many dermatologists are approached by parties interested in acquiring a practice. Knowing ahead of time what questions you should ask-and how to answer their questions-can turn a simple inquiry by them into a wealth of information for you.

Use this list to ensure that you are considering the fundamental criteria before entering into a partnership.

In this edition of Clinical Considerations, we examine the benefits of the dermatoscope, caring for psoriasis patients, and treating AK patients.

An expert goes over steps to minimize damage to clothing from antiperspirant.

Diagnosed at age 22 with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, this patient is a widower with three children. She’s on Medicaid. This is her story.

The costs of popular drugs-even generics-in dermatology are soaring, leaving patients scrambling for coverage or financial assistance and dermatologists spending precious hours on prior authorizations, drug appeals and reviews. In this first of a five-part series, experts and patients help define the problem.

Dermatologists share the calming lessons of Tao Te Ching as a way to combat work and life stress.

There are no products in the mass market specifically for sweaty feet, but there are steps patients can take to limit the daily impact of sweaty feet.

Antiperspirants remain the first line of treatment for hyperhidrosis, but some types of products are better than others for hyperhidrosis.

Human and chimpanzee genomes are 99% identical. So why do humans, on average, live more than 40 years longer?

The goal of treatment for severely sun-damaged patients’ lesions is field therapy, which not only treats what dermatologists see, but also subclinical disease.

Part of the management of contact dermatitis is identifying the offending agent through patch testing and eliminating contact with the offending agent.

Evidence-based data about molecular features is evolving to support the use of combination therapy as an option for treating metastatic melanoma.

The largest-ever vismodegib study in advanced basal cell carcinoma, the STEVIE study, confirms pivotal study findings in a real-world setting, helping dermatologists to provide a complete palette of skin cancer treatments.

New information could eventually help identify a high-risk population before they get cancer - even prevent skin cancer’s onset.

Are doctors liable when patients combine acetaminophen with biologic medications used to treat psoriasis?

An expert advises evaluating each patient’s surrounding circumstances when determining whether Mohs surgery is indicated.

Evidence is mounting for the use of probiotics, prebiotics and microbial lysates in skincare. One expert examines the literature and shares observations.

New technology aims to create a new paradigm in the medical care for survivors of burns and traumatic scars. Jill Waibel shares her experience using lasers for trauma rehabilitation. New non-profit hopes to help injured military heroes and first responders.

Stem cell use in dermatology is part hype and part investigational reality. Experts help separate fact from fiction.