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While non-physician clinicians cannot replace dermatologists, the role they play in dermatology practices is growing. However, there are key factors to consider, one expert says, including team structure, supervision and training.

Dermatologists should learn to recognize some rare and common skin conditions that may result from emerging medical therapies.

Dermatologists should refrain from developing an initial clinical impression and consider alternative diagnoses when seeing patients, an expert tells colleagues at the 73rd annual meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology.

While BDD is present in 2.4% of the general population, it can range from 9 - 14% in dermatology clinics. There are red flags that dermatologists can watch for, and depending on the severity, dermatologists may consider referring patients to mental health professionals.

Dermatologists should know the etiology of patient ulcers to most effectively manage them, according to an expert at AAD. He offered keys for treating wounds.

Two of the most vexing skin conditions dermatologists manage are melasma and vitiligo. Seemal Desai, M.D., board-certified dermatologist, clinical assistant professor in the department of dermatology at University of Texas, Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, and medical director of Innovative Dermatology, discusses treatment options.

Outcomes for patients with Merkel Cell Carcinoma are typically poor and therapeutic options are limited, but advances in understanding the biology of the disease, as well as emerging cutting-edge treatments are expected to improve the outlook, experts say.

Does hair conditioner make an excellent shaving cream? to find out the answer keep reading.

Ipilimumab has been evaluated in the adjuvant setting. One expert predicts that ipilimumab’s positive effect on progression-free survival will translate into improvements in overall survival; however, he cautions that there is a risk:benefit ratio to be weighed.

An active ingredient used in the treatment of glaucoma is showing promise as a nonsurgical option in the reduction of periorbital fat.

Emerging therapies for rosacea have a favorable side effect profile and address specific symptoms of the condition; brimonidine, for example, addresses background erythema while ivermectin addresses the papules and pustules.

Study details how a topical gel helped bring “significant relief” to patient’s severe pain and itching. Find out how

Adam DeGraide, CEO of Crystal Clear Digital Marketing talks with John B. Lazor, M.D., M.B.A., F.A.C.S., of the New England Cosmetic Surgery and Laser Center in Weymouth, Mass. The two discuss the value of using before and after photos to educate patients on the results achievable using injectables.

Study finds that treatment with erlotinib may be beneficial in selected head-and-neck squamous-cell carcinoma cases

[Mentoring] “teaching” per se; although, education is usually a part of the process. Mentoring is more the action of providing help or assistance in dealing with some problem or issue that the mentee is having difficulty in dealing with it.

This 17-year-old patient presents with discolored skin spots on the trunk; scales and peeling over lesions; chronic occurrence. Video from the Doctor's Channel.

dermatologists have all experienced the patient who comes in stating that no antiperspirant works, even prescription aluminum chloride solutions. So what do you tell them? Read to learn more.

Mohs dermatologists and other surgeons should collaborate in the treatment of patients with squamous cell carcinoma to improve patient survival and recurrence rates, according to an expert who presented an outcomes poster at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation.

New agent approvals over the last several years and even better ones in the pipeline have displaced older therapies and improved outcomes for patients with melanoma. Some physicians say, the future may bring a cure.

Though patient feedback is an excellent feedback resource, it has limitations. There are two additional ways to view your practice more objectively.

Dr. James Leyden presented the Dr. Alan Shalita Memorial Lecture in January at the MauiDerm 2015 Conference in Maui, Hawaii. Dermatology Times sat down with Dr. Leyden at the conference to talk about Dr. Shalita.

After the tax increases of recent years - between income, capital gains, Medicare, self-employment and other taxes - you likely spend between 45% to 55% of your working hours laboring for the IRS and your state. Here are five creative ways to legally reduce your tax liabilities.

Considering laser hair removal technology for your practice? Be sure you know what you're getting into, experts advise.

Safe laser operation practices protect not only patients but also staff. Experts offer these as their top safety tips

In addition to being one of the most prevalent and all-too-familiar skin conditions, acne is also one of the most common skin diseases for which patients have begun to seek alternative treatment therapies. learn more.

In expert witness testimony, the law requires that the expert practice health care in a field of practice that involves the same type of care of treatment as that provided by the defendant health care provider; has knowledge of accepted standards of care for providers for the diagnosis, care, or treatment of the illness, injury or condition involved in the claim; and is qualified on the basis of training or experience to offer an expert opinion regarding those accepted standards of health care.

Dermatologists could be making greater use of topical retinoids and vitamin D preparations in treating a variety of hyperproliferative and other skin disorders. In the early days of psoriasis treatment, the “sandwich theory” focused on epidermal turnover and inflammation, with one drug or strategy for each layer.

In starting a practice, experts say, everything from marketing matters to real-estate strategies should stem from the reason or reasons that one chose dermatology in the first place.

To choose a fellowship, an expert recommends considering everything from which procedures one will learn to what former fellows say about the experience.

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