Pediatric Dermatology

Pharmaceutical Specialties is demonstrating its Vanicream Sunscreens at the 63rd Annual Meeting here.

Del Pharmaceuticals is displaying its newest product, Dermarest Stretch Mark Repair Cream, at the 63rd Annual Meeting.

Dermatologists should become environmental activists in their communities and on a broader scale, urges Peyton E. Weary, M.D.

Steven A. Rosenberg, M.D., Ph,D., chief of surgery at the National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, Md., received the AAD Cancer Research Award yesterday.

Former AAD president, Rex A. Amonette, M.D., received the Gold Metal award, the highest award given by the Academy, yesterday.

Members of the American Academy of Dermatology and the AAD Association began voting online Sunday for 2006 officers and directors.

The Women's Dermatologic Society celebrated its thirtieth year in existence in an awards luncheon yesterday.

Clay J. Cockerell, M.D., assumes the post of AAD president tomorrow.

Palmoplantar pustulosis (palmoplantar pustular psoriasis) presents a frustrating therapeutic challenge to clinicians and a disabling disease for patients deserving of greater research interest from the global dermatology community, says Robert J.G. Chalmers, M.B.B.S.

As more knowledge is gained into the pathophysiology of atopic eczema, it is important to understand the underlying eliciting factors in the diagnosis and treatment of the condition.

A new approach, cell transfer immunotherapy, can cause regressions in more than half of patients with metastatic melanoma refractory to all other treatments.

Various environmental phenomena can have an effect on human health, such as eliminating the potential for life-saving medications.

Valeant Pharmaceuticals is displaying two new products in its Kinerase line.

PharmaDerm is launching two new marketing campaigns toward dermatologists at the 63rd Annual Meeting.

According to a research study presented yesterday, infliximab (Remicade) was found effective in treating psoriatic arthritis.

Boni E. Elewski, M.D., president of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), will award the distinguished presidential citation to 20 members today.

When dermatologist Steven K. Shama, M.D., talks about achieving the unforgettably positive office visit, he refers to "being in the moment" with each patient.

While the popular media has sold the idea that DNA is the only factor in genetic diseases, environment actually plays a large role, according to Lowell Goldsmith, M.D., University of North Carolina Chapel Hill School of Medicine.

Categorizing urticaria and following up with effective treatment can prove to be very challenging to the clinician, says Aniko Kobza Black M.D.

Familiarity with popular beliefs about factors affecting acne is an integral part of managing patients.

Botulinum toxin treatments in the lower third of the face and the neck require caution.

While psychological stress impacts skin function, its effects on human skin physiology have not been well documented.

Psoriasis is a chronic skin disorder that affects approximately 2 percent of the U.S. and European population.

While psychological stress impacts skin function, its effects on human skin physiology have not been well documented.

Advances in biologic and clinical research have contributed to improved understanding of the problems associated with immature skin in premature infants, Lawrence F. Eichenfield, M.D., said yesterday at a presentation on "Neonatal Skin and Complications."

Skin tumors in children may represent developmental remnants or may serve as markers for systemic disease, Magdalene Dohil, M.D., said yesterday.

The data suggesting there is a need for more dermatologists are weak and open to different interpretations, says Jean-Claude Bystryn, M.D.

Botulinum toxin treatments in the lower third of the face and the neck require caution.

Hand eczema is one of the most common work-related illnesses or diseases, but diagnosis is complicated.

SkinMedica, Carlsbad, Calif. is introducing three new products at the 63rd annual meeting.