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As psoriasis patients may have medical comorbidities that would have excluded them from participation in premarketing clinical trials, clinicians must turn to other sources for data to guide therapeutic decisions.

Vitamins A and C have become the frontline treatments for menopausal skin.

Women can achieve good control of adult or hormonal acne through spironolactone therapy alone or in conjunction with oral contraceptives.

Automated robotic-assisted harvesting of follicular units can significantly reduce procedure time and costs of hair transplant surgery.

Efficient patient flow makes wise business sense - there's no CPT code for the time you spend waiting to talk to the nurse, or idling while a patient is being roomed. Eliminate this non-productive, non-reimbursable time by streamlining your workflow.

While most skin problems that may occur during pregnancy are harmless, some can pose risks for the mother and fetus.

With comprehensive healthcare reform moving through Congress, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) is urging lawmakers not to use Medicare as a model for any public health insurance option that may be included in the final plan.

Seven months postsurgery, Connie Culp, who received a near-total face transplant on Dec. 9 at the Cleveland Clinic, is doing well, according to published accounts.

As consultants to hundreds of physicians, we encounter many misconceptions about asset protection planning everyday. In this article, we will address the most important of all misconceptions regarding asset protection - that this area of planning is not important, because physicians practically, don't lose assets to medical malpractice lawsuits.

Dr. Gawande documented the astounding per capita variation in Medicare expenditures at different locales and explored the reasons behind the discrepancies.

Antioxidants function to donate an electron to an unstable, highly energetic oxygen species. Thus, they prevent damage. In order to determine the value of a certain antioxidant ingredient, it is necessary to have an evidenced-based, validated method for comparison.

The brute force of lasers to kill targeted cells has become an important tool for dermatologists. Now, research presented at an optics conference in June may be opening the door to a gentle, new way to promote healing.

Dermatologists' reactions to Hoffman-La Roche's decision to discontinue its once-popular acne drug Accutane (isotretinoin) run the gamut. Some express disappointment or surprise; others marvel that the drug survived as long as it did.

A recent study shows that nodal nevi do occur in the setting of Spitz nevi.

High response rates and regression of metastatic lesions were observed in preliminary study results.

The modulation of hair follicle components through the activation of ATP and cAMP can positively impact the structures in hair follicles.

When female patients present with a combination of hair loss, hirsutism and acne, physicians should check total testosterone levels.

For thousands of years, gold has been viewed by many as the ultimate safe haven for investors, especially in times of economic distress. If these gut-wrenching times have you thinking about investing in gold as a guiding hand through the fiscal wilderness, you're not alone. Recent spikes in the price of gold reflect the usual emotional attachment to that commodity in times of economic gloom.

Dr. Fat has always prided himself on providing his patients with leading dermatologic treatments. He is an avid reader of medical journals, and he attends dermatology meetings both in the United States and abroad to learn about the latest in both medical and cosmetic procedures.

With the appropriate software, electronic medical record (EMR) systems will enable physicians to e-prescribe medications and send them directly to the pharmacy before patients leave the exam room.

Injection lipolysis may work best when phosphatidylcholine is combined with deoxycholate, an expert says.

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Schaumburg, Ill. - The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) has appointed a new assistant secretary-treasurer and a new board member, according to an AAD press release.

Rosemont, Ill. - Athletes may be at higher risk for developing skin cancer, according to a recent literature study published in Sports Health: A Multidisciplinary Approach.

Zurich, Switzerland - Swiss drugmaker Roche Holding AG has decided to stop selling Accutane (isotretinoin), as it has reached the end of its life cycle and cannot compete with generic alternatives, Reuters reports.

Beverly Hills, Calif. - Injecting the scalp with Botox is an effective way to encourage new hair growth, according to an aesthetic surgeon who injected his mother's scalp with Botox to treat severe headaches caused by chemotherapy.

Cleveland - Cleveland Clinic surgeon Maria Siemionow, M.D., Ph.D., who led a team of doctors who performed the first near-total face transplant in the United States in late 2008, has written a book about the ground-breaking procedure.

International report - Pharmacogenomics research and development innovator PharmaGenoma, Inc. and its subsidiary HairDX, LLC (www.hairdx.com), pioneers of genetic tests for predicting the risk of male and female hair loss, today announced the launch of its European subsidiary, HairDX Europe.

If staff overtime is common in your dermatology practice, it?s time to take note. Overtime is costly, and can be abused.