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In part 3 of our discussion on patient adherence, Dermatology Times editorial adviser Elaine Siegfried, M.D., continues the discussion with Steven Feldman, M.D., on assessing adherence and intervening to encourage the best possible treatment outcomes. They review a method for developing patient accountability, clinical trial results versus real life, and whole health system incentives for focusing more research in this area. Dr. Feldman is a professor of dermatology at the Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, N.C.

In this last part of our discussion on patient adherence, Dermatology Times editorial adviser, Elaine Siegfried, M.D., continues the discussion with Steven Feldman, M.D., on assessing adherence and intervening to encourage the best possible treatment outcomes.

The diagnosis of angiokeratoma circumscriptum should be supplanted with verrucous hemangioma, and the lesion should be treated with surgery in most cases, according to a retrospective case series presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Dermatology Association.

Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric acne developed by the American Acne Rosacea Society (AARS) and endorsed by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) provide the AAP with its first-ever evidence-based guidelines for the management of this very common pediatric condition.

It’s advisable for clinicians to release the fluid in blisters that develop in children with epidermolysis bullosa (EB), but they should aim to keep the roof of the blister intact, an expert recommends.

New sources of pediatric contact dermatitis are found in many of the products used by children, parents and even dermatologists. Recognizing these and other emerging allergens could spell fast, effective relief for pediatric patients, as well as prevent misdiagnoses and long-term unnecessary treatments, an expert says.

Pediatric dermatologists say a renewed interest in studying atopic dermatitis treatments could mean exciting times for the millions of children who suffer with the quality-of-life-altering itch and more.

Members of the military have a high risk of contracting skin cancer, due in part to the climates where they are deployed, recent research suggests. And only a small portion of service members is aware of the risks of sun exposure.

The Food and Drug Administration has granted accelerated approval to pembrolizumab (Keytruda, Merck) for treatment of advanced or unresectable melanoma in patients who have stopped responding to other drugs.

A small adhesive patch topped with microneedles may allow clinicians to deliver collagen more deeply and without pain to the patient.

Fragrances and masking fragrances are one in the same, but have a different purpose. Fragrances are designed to create a perceivable pleasant smell while masking fragrances are designed to mask a bad smell creating a neutral smell.

Watch to learn about a trial on a eczema bath remedy that showed greater improvement on the EASI scores.

Though it’s known that oral contraceptive pills (OCPs) and systemic antibiotics are both effective in managing acne, there’s been precious little research comparing the two therapies head-to-head - until now.

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) provided a better chance of complete lesion clearance in the treatment of actinic keratoses (AKs) when compared to treatment with cyrotherapy, according to results of a recent study.

Texting has become so popular because it is instantaneous, convenient and direct. Without appropriate safeguards, though, texting can lead to violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

The leukemia drug dasatinib may prove useful for treating skin, breast and other cancers, according to recent findings.

Learn more about crusted scabies.

A 65-year-old man had a stroke 2 years ago and is wheelchair bound. He is now is complaining of these nail problems.

A new study reveals an alarming statistic about sunscreen: its use by young people has declined significantly.

A fungus tied to eczema and seborrheic dermatitis has been found in marine environments including deep sea vents and coral reefs, according to recent research.

When evaluating teenagers for cosmetic procedures, it's important to keep physical and emotional maturity in mind and take a heavy approach to education.

Ixekizumab (Eli Lilly) has demonstrated superiority to etanercept (Enbrel, Amgen) in phase 3 studies for the treatment of moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis.

Pearl powder is another sea derived substance finding its way into high priced boutique products. Many healing and skin benefits are thought to be derived from pearls in the Orient.

Elaine Siegfried, M.D., and adherence expert Steven Feldman, M.D., talk about physician-patient relationships as a critical component to patient adherence.

There are a number of factors that influence whether a patient will adhere to a treatment regimen. In part 2 of our discussion on adherence, Dermatology Times editorial adviser, Elaine Siegfried, M.D., and adherence expert, Steven Feldman, M.D., discuss physician-patient relationships as a critical component.

What’s right and wrong in terms of cosmetic procedures for teens is not black and white, experts say. There don’t seem to be formal guidelines to determine whether a teen should or shouldn’t have a cosmetic procedure. So, often, it’s left up to the discretion of the physician consulting with the patient.

The teen years are a time of mental and physical development according to Gia Washington, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist at Texas Children’s Hospital and assistant professor at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston.

Researchers in Taiwan have identified genetic variants that are associated with severe adverse skin reactions to the drug phenytoin.

The JAK inhibitor ruxolitinib has been shown to regrow hair in patients with alopecia areata, results of a small study suggest.