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A growing number of studies suggest diet influences general skin health and specific skin diseases, from acne and eczema to skin aging. Dermatologists share their best practices for using diet to combat skin disease and promote skin health.

Researchers have developed a recyclable paper-based smart skin, capable of detecting temperature, humidity, pH, pressure, touch, flow, motion and proximity at 13 cm.

Considerations relating to EMR, HIPAA, informed consent, and record access can help you form a plan to use clinical photography to document patient progress as well as to protect yourself from legal claims.

Two novel energy-based approaches are ushering in a new era in acne treatment. One expert addresses the role these devices may play.

Just when you thought the false eyelashes of the 1960s were only a thing of the past, they are back! Here are some common side effects to note as you advise your patients.

While hair extensions offer many benefits, there is one potential problem to monitor in patients.

Minimize risk of complications by having expert level knowledge of facial anatomy, practicing with cadaveric dissection, using the right cannula, and getting a solid patient history.

Dry shampoos carry several benefits for certain patients, but it's not a replacement for liquid shampoo. Here is the advantage.

While oral isotretinoin has been associated with various side effects and routine blood tests have been recommended, evidence points to inconsistencies in monitoring practices. Many physicians also are questioning whether the effort has value.

The European Dermatology Forum and International League of Dermatological Societies (ILDS) has created international treatment guidelines for actinic keratosis that include optimal treatment strategies and recommendations.

CDC notes facts on which mosquitoes spread virus, what symptoms to watch for and how the virus may be transmitted.

Pediatric dermatologist, Bernard Cohen, M.D., shares his recommendations to parents and children for repelling mosquitos.

With summer around the corner and increasing concern about the spread of the Zika virus in the United States, dermatologists might notice more patients inquiring about how to safely repel mosquitos and their disease-inducing bites.

Diagnosing challenging melanocytic lesions typically requires combining immunostains-such as S100 and P16-with the dermatopathologist's subjective judgment, says an expert. Adjunctive genetic tests and morphologic analysis can provide further clues, though neither method is infallible.

EMRs provide a rich source of data points on human health, but interconnectivity remains a hurdle to harnessing the power.

Relationships between pediatric psoriasis and streptococcal infection, obesity, and genetics are discussed for their relevance to patient care.

Mark Lebwohl, M.D., reviews evidence pertaining to malignancy risks with biologics and the rationale for avoiding “drug holidays”.

The economies of scale leading to superior pay are only realized in huge ACOs that cover large numbers of patients who are healthy or face entry barriers to the medical system. While treating dermatologic conditions improves patient quality of life perceptions, it does not lead to decreased healthcare utilization. The best approach for dermatology issues is to tell the patient their psoriasis is really very minor, not worth treating, and it is unnecessary to see a dermatologist.

As tropical diseases piggyback to the U.S. with travelers, the armamentarium for treating them expands.

A 75-year-old man went to the doctor complaining of many blanching patches that had developed over the last several days as the weather turned cold again. The lesions formed a symmetric reticular pattern across his legs and feet. He had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s three years earlier, and a prescription of amantadine helped him manage his symptoms.

We utilize numerous medications in dermatology where potentially severe side effects can occur and can be detected by laboratory analysis. However, many commonly prescribed drugs rarely cause problems but have acquired the reputation of potentially toxic agents, which require close laboratory monitoring. Although many would disagree me, these are the medications that dermatologists over test.

Liability of physicians depends on whether the trainee physician is an agent of the supervising physician

A dermatologist describes how she uses fillers and, or botulinum toxin-A to restore disfiguring facial imbalances that result from Bell’s palsy.

Physicians often express a feeling of loss of control over their businesses even though they bear all the responsibility of a physician-owned practice. Many dermatologists have found a solution in adopting alternative practice models.

Dermatologist-developed technology complements other preventive and skin cancer monitoring approaches, may lead to earlier detection and fewer unnecessary biopsies.

Dermatologists attending the annual meeting for the Florida Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery, in Naples, took a break from meeting sessions and presentations to hike a three-mile stretch of the beach wearing sun protective clothes and sunscreen, and talking with beachgoers about skin cancer recognition and prevention.

While many are in early phase studies, most of the new topical options are targeting sebum reduction, a novel pathway to controlling acne, and the data are exciting, one expert says.

New findings support dietary and supplementation practices that can influence acne. One expert discusses modifications in context of protocols for managing the condition.

Ginseng, an ancient Asian remedy, has long been believed to have therapeutic value for energy and memory as well as having anti-oxidative, anti-aging and anti-cancer properties. Studies are starting to provide backup for conventional wisdom, and are showing that ginseng can also benefit melasma, atopic dermatitis and hair loss

Study finds 13 of 29 UV filters disrupt sperm cell function; 8 of the 13 UV filters are approved for use in the United States and are found in other OTC products. Dermatology expert adds context.