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Immune Pathogenesis of Psoriasis: Role of Biologic TherapiesThese are very exciting times for dermatology. Basic research is being applied to the development of new and more effective biologics to treat some of the most challenging conditions, psoriasis among them.
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Teledermatology helps patients help themselvesTeledermatology eases disease management for young acne patients.
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A new look at lipolysisBoston - Improvements on a non-invasive alternative to liposuction may revolutionize medical procedures in this area, according to a presentation at this year's International Master Course on Aging Skin.
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Melanoma overlooked, has higher mortality in African-American patientsWhile the incidence of melanoma is lower among African-Americans than it is among Caucasians, mortality due to melanoma is higher among the former. The reason, experts say, is because skin cancers in African-Americans appear on sites where they behave more aggressively, and there is a delay in diagnosis with this patient population.
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Build practice revenues through physician-dispensed product salesInventory management can be a challenge. First and foremost, it's critical to work within your cost analysis and projections to purchase the amount of product that you can physically store and sell.
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Lowdown on lasersPower, energy and fluence ... are really just a few of the parameters of a laser.
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The ArteFill advantage: LongevitySan Diego - ArteFill (Artes Medical), the latest federally approved facial filler, offers dermatologists a long lasting alternative, and, although it has come late to the party, it is the only product now approved that has a potential to remain in the face for years, experts say.
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Dermoscopy: A useful tool for gauging atypical lesionsDr. Schachner: Dr. Johr, tell me about your experience with dysplastic nevi and your management of patients with atypical pigmented skin lesions.
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Long-suffering rosacea patient asks, 'Doctors, please listen to your patients'In his Guest Commentary "Managing rosacea; practitioners discuss trends" (September 2006), Dr. William Baum presents his findings after moderating advisory panels across the country consisting of specialists talking about the many facets of rosacea.
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Insights Improve Aging SkinSan Francisco - According to two recent studies, palmitoyl-pentapeptide (pal-KTTKS) may offer improvement in wrinkles and other age-related complaints, without the redness and other side effects associated with retinol-based products.
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Q&A: Reframing JAK Inhibitor Safety and Flexibility in AD With Leon Kircik, MDAt the 2025 Revolutionizing Atopic Dermatitis Conference, Leon Kircik, MD, highlighted the safety of JAK inhibitors, clarified misconceptions around boxed warnings, and discussed the clinical relevance of recent label updates for abrocitinib.
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Benzoyl peroxide and tumorigenesis-Is there a connection?Although benzoyl peroxide has been available for consumer use for three decades without any major reported side effects, we add a few comments regarding the safety of benzoyl peroxide at this time.
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Dermoscopy: A useful tool for gauging atypical lesionsDr. Schachner: Dr. Johr, tell me about your experience with dysplastic nevi and your management of patients with atypical pigmented skin lesions.
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Skin exam still gold standardIt is noble that Mr. Eckley Keach (June 2006) wishes to alleviate the morbidity and mortality from melanoma, but is he on target in stating that the best way to accomplish this is by utilizing photography as a substitute for patient education, careful serial skin exams and biopsies?
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Skin exam still gold standardIt is noble that Mr. Eckley Keach (June 2006) wishes to alleviate the morbidity and mortality from melanoma, but is he on target in stating that the best way to accomplish this is by utilizing photography as a substitute for patient education, careful serial skin exams and biopsies?
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Addressing Causes of Female Hair Loss and Exploring Preventative MeasuresThis expert review explores the multifaceted causes of female hair loss—hormonal imbalances, inflammation, nutrient deficiencies, aging, and oxidative stress—and explores non-pharmaceutical interventions.
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The agony of eczemaCosts directly associated with AD range from less than $100 to more than $2,000 per patient per year. In the United States alone, AD's direct costs amount to almost $1 billion a year.
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Facing facts & fallaciesTaking a kinder, gentler approach to facial cleansing can help to avoid some self-inflicted woes.
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Melanoma Survival Rate and VitiligoChicago - Among patients receiving a novel immune-based maintenance biotherapy regimen (mBT) for metastatic melanoma, those who developed vitiligo had longer median survival.
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Avoid personnel problems by putting a dress code policy in placeWith all of the talk about the government's EMR stimulus package, new CPT codes, and the impact of the turbulent economy, you wouldn't pick dress codes as a big concern for medical practices. But as the newest generation entering the work force starts filling positions at your dermatology practice, it won't be long before you, too, may need to establish - or update - your practice's dress code.
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Detecting melanoma before it becomes invasiveNewly discovered dermoscopy features differentiate melanoma in situ from benign lesions, shows a study in JAMA Dermatology.
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Tune in thousands of radio stations over the NetConsidering the wealth of free radio available over the Net, I would not invest in a broadcaster or in a satellite provider such as XM Radio.
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Biologic risk tolerance differs for pregnant patientsOf several biologic agents that women of reproductive age can choose from to treat and manage psoriasis, not all have the same safety profile during pregnancy and lactation periods.
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Electronic health record donations now acceptableA hospital may provide your practice a qualifying EHR or e-prescribing system and forego - or donate - up to 85 percent of the system's cost.
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A basic primer on vitiligoVitiligo affects 3 million people of all skin types per year in the U.S. In this article, Dr. Wheeland summarizes the latest updates on vitiligo, highligting promising treatments to come.
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Cost of living: Plan financial future with long-term inflation in mindPolitical considerations aside, President Obama's fiscal policies are likely to serve eventually as a stimulant to growth in our economy. That's why I believe that it's time to take the likelihood of long-term inflation into account as you plan your financial future.
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Old dog, new tricksETFs can actually be traded on an intraday basis, impossible with most conventional funds.
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Derms may be first to spot cardiovascular risk in psoriasis patientsPeople who live with psoriasis have a higher risk of death from cardiovascular disease.
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Softer ImplantsSan Francisco - As facial implants come of age, aging faces look even younger. UltraSoft implants are part of the next generation of ePTFE facial implants designed to be softer, with a wider diameter than their predecessor, the SoftForm implant. Manufactured by Tissue Technologies Inc., San Francisco, the permanent facial implants offer dermatologic surgeons an alternative to injectable or temporary fillers for nasolabial folds or lip augmentation that Nicholas Lowe, M.D., FRCP, believes is safer and more effective.
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Marketing M.D.sJason Myers, D.O., and Lorah Wright, D.O., left a large, hospital-affiliated practice in Traverse City, Mich., to form their own family practice. Recognizing a growing market for cosmetic procedures, the enterprising doctors added a laser skin clinic with the hope of fattening the bottom line. J.P. Huntington and his wife,
