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Results of a new study suggest that a drug commonly prescribed to patients with cancer - including advanced melanoma - can halt the progress of the disease for up to two years.

In three upcoming live CME courses, faculty members will discuss hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers, and attendees will have the chance to participate in hands-on training.

A new study suggests that in addition to potentially causing tumor-inducing DNA mutations, repetitive exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation can cause skin melanoma to metastasize.

High-dose vitamin D3 as an adjuvant therapy holds potential benefit for patients suffering from chronic urticaria, according to results of a recent study.

Educational video how-tos may prompt older men to monitor their skin either through self-examinations or clinical skin exams, thereby increasing earlier skin cancer diagnoses, according to the results of two new studies.

Although use of older resurfacing modalities is falling in favor of fractional lasers and fillers, experts say, dermabrasion and chemical peels continue to play a role for some operators.

Mixing neuromodulators with epinephrine may give patients the longer-lasting results they seek, according to an expert at Cosmetic Surgery Forum. This combination, however, may not prove beneficial for everyone.

Practice gaps may exist within an office setting, even though the physician is not aware of them, underscoring the need for and advantages of continuing medical education on all fronts of the medical spectrum.

I am spending more and more time in cyberspace. But as I approach 60, my long-term-memories of life before the Internet are becoming more vivid. Like many of our ancestors, I often marvel at the advantages of progress, but sometimes long for the good old days.

Doctor Doc has a large practice with many productive happy employees. One of his employees has been with him for more than 20 years and is now 67 years old. Over the past two years, she has become increasingly combative and difficult for both staff and patients.

Although still considered rare, hemorrhagic complications remain the most common of the complications that can occur following dermatologic surgery, according to results of a study.

Topical therapies currently in use have not effectively treated onychomycosis, a condition that is recurrent.

A multitude of topical and oral therapies can be skillfully used to help patients achieve their anti-aging goals, according to a clinician who spoke at the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology Annual Congress.

From diagnosis to treatment of leg veins, avoiding pitfalls requires attention to detail, according to an expert.

Vismodegib (Erivedge, Genentech) continues to demonstrate efficacy in treating patients with metastatic basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and locally advanced basal cell carcinoma (laBCC).

What are the different types of hand sanitizers? Which is the best one for the dermatologist to use in the office?

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Fulfilling patients’ expectations regarding cosmetic procedure outcomes can sometimes prove to be challenging. According to one physician, using two simple mnemonics can be instrumental in satisfying patients, and for diffusing potentially uncomfortable scenarios if expectations are not met.

As research begins to clarify the relationship between severe psoriasis and comorbidities such as heart disease and metabolic syndrome, additional questions arise, according to a clinician.

Outside of their aesthetic applications, neuromodulators show promise in treating inflammatory skin conditions including psoriasis, according to an expert at Cosmetic Surgery Forum.

Pediatric woundcare differs from adult woundcare, and that principle should guide what clinicians do in the community setting and in hospitals, according to clinicians speaking at a pediatric woundcare symposium.

The first study attempting to quantify the impact of eyelid application of Latisse (bimatoprost 0.03 percent, Allergan) on periorbital fat is under way, its lead investigator said at the Cosmetic Surgery Forum.

Several factors play intertwining roles in achieving a successful aesthetic consult. Actively engaging and connecting with the patient and finding out the patient’s real reasons for wanting to look more youthful are essential for improved aesthetic outcomes, according to an expert.

Common diseases can present in unusual ways, so treatment-resistant fungal infections on the skin should be biopsied, as these infections can mimic or coexist with malignancies, according to research presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Dermatology Association.

Dermatologists and other medical specialists around the world who treat patients with actinic keratoses (AKs or solar keratoses) will soon be able to refer to new evidence-based (S3) guidelines for management.

Traditional retirement plans are designed for taxpayers who earn less than a specific amount per year. By traditional, we mean plans that go by names like 401(k), profit sharing, 403(b), pension, thrift, or 457 plans.

Gluten and gluten-sensitive enteropathy have become hot topics among the lay public and in medical practices. John Zone, M.D., from the University of Utah, Salt Lake City, discusses how gluten sensitive enteropathy may impact many areas of dermatology.

Social media is about being social. But when you first start out, no one knows who you are, and no one cares.

Should you talk with your patients about dental work history? Michael Persky, M.D., posed this question at the Vegas Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology meeting in June. He referenced two patients who presented with nodules following hyaluronic acid filler injections. Listen to the expert panel discuss this issue in our exclusive roundtable video.

The future of hospital dermatologic consultations may lie in teledermatology. According to a study published this month in JAMA Dermatology, using teledermatology for inpatient hospital consultations, in addition to an in-person dermatologist, can improve patient triage and efficiency.