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Safe laser operation practices protect not only patients but also staff. Experts offer these as their top safety tips

In addition to being one of the most prevalent and all-too-familiar skin conditions, acne is also one of the most common skin diseases for which patients have begun to seek alternative treatment therapies. learn more.

In expert witness testimony, the law requires that the expert practice health care in a field of practice that involves the same type of care of treatment as that provided by the defendant health care provider; has knowledge of accepted standards of care for providers for the diagnosis, care, or treatment of the illness, injury or condition involved in the claim; and is qualified on the basis of training or experience to offer an expert opinion regarding those accepted standards of health care.

Dermatologists could be making greater use of topical retinoids and vitamin D preparations in treating a variety of hyperproliferative and other skin disorders. In the early days of psoriasis treatment, the “sandwich theory” focused on epidermal turnover and inflammation, with one drug or strategy for each layer.

In starting a practice, experts say, everything from marketing matters to real-estate strategies should stem from the reason or reasons that one chose dermatology in the first place.

To choose a fellowship, an expert recommends considering everything from which procedures one will learn to what former fellows say about the experience.

In part II of Dermatology Times' social media exploration, we tackle search engine optimization (SEO). Our social media expert, Alexa Mokalis, breaks down how SEO can really matter for your website.

Dermatologists must be aware of the appearance of the measles rash and the mode of measles transmission, as well as its highly infectious nature and incubation period. The dermatologist can be a hero if he or she quickly identifies the possibility of measles in a febrile child with conjunctivitis, cough, and a morbilliform rash.

Although many systemic immunomodulators are approved for psoriasis, their mechanisms of action suggest they have utility in indications ranging from atopic dermatitis (AD) to chronic urticaria. Understanding a systemic immunomodulator’s mechanism of action provides a theoretical basis for uses beyond its labeled indication.

Treating common skin conditions such as rosacea and melasma with appropriate topical agents, chemical peels, devices and cosmeceuticals can build trust among patients who may require additional dermatological services, experts say.

Researchers analyzed emerging oral drugs for psoriasis and concluded “… the development of new oral treatments for moderate-to-severe psoriasis has not kept pace with biologic therapies.

Secukinumab has received FDA approval as a new treatment option in psoriasis. A panel of experts tackles this drug’s uses, benefits, and drawbacks.

results of a clinical validation study suggest that a new gene expression profile (GEP) test is effective for cutaneous melanoma. Find out how.

Melanoma cells proliferate and thrive with access to glutamine. Learn what one study found happens without the protein building amino acid.

Results from a phase 2b clinical trial suggest that the Aclaris Therapeutics drug A-101 performed well . Find out how.

Researchers identified genetic changes that affects psoriatic arthritis risk. Learn more on the findings

New Study suggests dermatologists completing a PI CME on psoriasis significantly improved in important patient care aspects. Learn more.

Highlights from a Hot Topic CME Educational Session held during the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery 2014 Annual Meeting

Thanks to international travel and the spread of the Aedes aegypti mosquito that carries chikungunya, the disease has spread extremely rapidly throughout the Caribbean and southern United States. Dermatologists should make themselves aware of skin signs and symptoms.

Thanks to international travel and the spread of the Aedes aegypti mosquito that carries chikungunya, the disease has spread extremely rapidly throughout the Caribbean and southern United States. Dermatologists should make themselves aware of skin signs and symptoms.

Thomas Jeneby, M.D., of the Plastic Cosmetic Center of South Texas, to discusses the power of social media in building his practice and retaining patients.

New IV antibiotics are available to help combat MRSA, including the particularly troublesome MRSA 300, says an expert.

Differential diagnosis is challenging in cases of secondary infections, including secondarily infected eczema in all its permutations.

One hospital leverages technology to reduce the stress of extensive, ongoing care on patients and families

While reimbursement questions linger, teledermatology can help dermatologists triage effectively in deciding whether a patient needs to go to the hospital. It is also a way to reduce the disparity in access to dermatological care, experts say.

A 3-year-old girl was brought in with these spots on her feet, and her mom says she has sores in her mouth as well.

Learn more about Coxsackievirus

In dealing with complications, experts advise being responsive and accessible to affected patients – and remembering to take care of oneself in the event of a lawsuit.