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There has been a major shift in the financial aspect of patient care and it’s affecting patients and those who provide their care in major ways. Perhaps you’ve noticed certain patients not coming in as often or a rising accounts receivable (A/R) that’s increasing in age and amount. The shift by third-party payers and government entities to have patients shoulder more of the cost of healthcare is creating a huge need for hospitals, clinics and private practices to change how they communicate about and collect patient payments.

One of the biggest challenges facing a medical practice is procuring and developing exceptional staff members. A low turnover rate is usually a good sign and indicative of a happy, healthy, dynamic workplace. Excellent staff anticipates your needs, improves your clinic efficiency, supports your efforts, and makes the workday enjoyable. So how do you attract great employees, and more importantly, what keeps staff eager and motivated to stay?

Dermatologists are frustrated because they know there will be many more cases of the unfilled prescription. And what can we do?

An 8-year-old girl was brought in by her parents. They said she has had this enlarging "growth" on her leg for over 1 month, and they are worried it could be cancer. Learn more about tinea corporis.

An 8-year-old girl was brought in by her parents. They said she has had this enlarging "growth" on her leg for over 1 month, and they are worried it could be cancer. Learn more about tinea corporis.

An 8-year-old girl was brought in by her parents. They said she has had this enlarging "growth" on her leg for over one month, and they are worried it could be cancer.

There are two distinct processes by which skin aging occurs-intrinsic and extrinsic aging, Intrinsic factors are only responsible for only 10 percent of skin aging and based on DNA and gene expression.

Over the past few decades, efforts to slow the increase in cases of pediatric atopic dermatitis (AD), combined with a focus on the health benefits of breast-feeding, have led to the question of whether breast-feeding can reduce the risk of AD.

A phase 3 study evaluating the efficacy and safety of Amgen's biosimilar candidate ABP 501 compared with Humira (adalimumab, AbbVie) in treating plaque psoriasis has met its primary endpoint.

Although the photoaging process affects each individual differently, certain general strategies for the prevention and treatment of the condition are available based on the physiologic changes of the skin. Two expert dermatologists shared with us the strategies and methods they use to help fight off and ameliorate the signs of photoaging in their patients, taking into consideration genetics, age range, lifestyle, and skin care.

The Food and Drug Administration has granted 510(k) clearance to Cynosure, allowing it to market its PicoSure laser workstation for the treatment of wrinkles.

A hybrid fractional laser delivers ablative and nonablative energy in the same pulse, allowing for a consistent treatment pattern and uniform results.

A new diagnostic test showed 90 percent sensitivity and 91 percent specificity for differentiating between melanomas and benign melanocytic nevi in a validation study.

True scientific evidence backing the use of supplements for the prevention of skin aging and sun damage is often shady, but bright spots sometimes shine through, for example, when the science and anecdotal evidence suggest swallowing a vitamin, extract or other ingredient does make a difference in patients’ skin.

The antioxidant resveratrol inhibits Propionibacterium acnes growth. And when combined with benzoyl peroxide, resveratrol seems to enhance the acne drug’s bacteria-killing ability, according to results of a recent study.

A phase 2 trial of PV-10, a formulation of rose bengal, demonstrated effectiveness in the treatment of locally advanced cutaneous melanoma.

A French research team has issued an encouraging report on a cohort of children who underwent propranolol therapy for severe infantile hemangioma.

It’s no secret that chemicals used in sunscreens can cause photoallergic contact reactions in adults. However, there’s sparse research on the extent to which sunscreen chemicals cause photoallergic reactions in children.

A new study suggests that three common treatments for varicose veins are similarly effective in easing symptoms - but that small quality-of-life differences may be felt months after symptom appear.

Recent studies appear to confirm greater efficacy of combination treatments over vemurafenib monotherapy in improving progression-free survival for patients with melanoma.

Dermatology Times editorial adviser Elaine Siegfried, M.D., and adherence expert Steven Feldman, M.D., talk about the development of the Dr. Score physician rating site, patient satisfaction measurements and best practices for using surveys to convey empathy as well as improve interactions with patients.

Researchers with Dartmouth College have found that genes controlling telomere length of telomeres influence the risk of melanoma.

The Food and Drug Administration has approved apremilast (Otezla, Celgene) for the treatment of adult patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis, the second approval for the drug this year.

A new study suggests the combination therapy of afamelanotide implant and narrowband ultraviolet B (NB-UVB) phototherapy is more effective than NB-UVB therapy alone in treating vitiligo.

A 65-year-old woman reported that she had stepped on something three years earlier, and it just never healed.

Learn more about melanoma

Melanomas can appear similar to other diagnoses, a fact that clinicians should keep in mind and why they should use tools like dermoscopy as an adjunct to making a diagnosis of melanoma, an expert says.

An 8-year-old girl was brought in by her parents. They said she has had this enlarging "growth" on her leg for over 1 month, and they are worried it could be cancer. Learn more about tinea corporis