Study finds women diagnosed with malignant melanoma during their pregnancy or within one year of giving birth were more than five times more likely to die than women who weren't pregnant. Routine skin examinations may need to be included as part of postpartum appointments.
Platelet-rich plasma offers dramatic aesthetic benefits when performed properly. It can be performed as an isolated procedure or incorporated into a treatment plan with hyaluronic acid fillers, neuromodulators and energy technology. Learn more
Intermittent dosing of biologic agents can make the therapies more immunogenic and lead to a decreased patient response, but the initiation of methotrexate preceding a decrease in the use of biologic therapy will reduce the potential for immunogenicity of the biologics.
With one-third of psoriasis patients likely to be affected by psoriatic arthritis, dermatologists should review distinguishing clinical features, ask patients about joint complaints
The 12th Annual Maui Derm for Dermatologists provides access to industry leaders and a faculty of highly respected dermatologists who offer intimate group discussions and presentations devoted to key topics in medical and aesthetic dermatology.
Doctors recognized by JDD for their contributions to the specialty during The Orlando Dermatology Aesthetic and Clinical Conference
Novartis announced January 15 that the FDA approved Cosentyx (secukinumab) for psoriatic arthritis and active ankylosing spondylitis.
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) announced in January that it is funding 24 research projects, to the tune of about $5 million, to develop non-traditional therapeutics for bacterial infections. Learn more
It might be tempting in our multi-tasking world to mix all of your morning skin care products in one bottle and all of your evening skin care products in another, but to find out the answer read more.
The earliest firm evidence of human tattoos dates back to about 5,000 years ago when hikers discovered the mummified body of Ötzi the Iceman. No one knows when a first human regretted a tattoo and tried to do something about it, but one expert thinks it happened early. Tattoo artists have offered “home remedies” for tattoo removal since at least the late 19th century, he says. Read our brief history.
While highly sensitive technology is important for detecting melanoma, methods with poor sensitivity can lead to unnecessary biopsies, treatments, cost, as well as morbidity. Several technologies are available to improve sensitivity and specificity, some of which are used as second-level tests.
There is an absence of strong evidence supporting the recommendation that cumulative dosing of isotretinoin follow a reference range of 120 to 150 mg/kg. This points to the need for clinicians to treat their patients to achieve clearance of acne rather than adhere to this range.
Clinicians recognize that acne is increasingly presenting in pre-adolescents and that early presentation is also a predictor of worse disease in the future and the potential for scarring. Prompt, aggressive treatment will lead to better outcomes and will reduce the potential for adverse psychosocial effects.
Continual maintenance strategies are key for addressing three chronic follicular disorders in skin of color.
New technologies for managing skin cancer were a topic of discussion at a scientific session at the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery’s 2015 annual meeting in Chicago in October. Seaver L. Soon, M.D., division of dermatology and dermatologic surgery at Scripps Clinic, La Jolla, Calif., was one of the moderators for the scientific discussion titled, “The Cutting Edge: New Technologies for Managing Skin Cancer.” Learn more
We asked you to pick the personality style which resonated with you. Here is how the dermatology population stacks up against the general United States.
Taking time to educate consumers about professional vs. over-the-counter options can increase practice sales. Find out how
Following the merger of Pfizer and Allergan, Brent Saunders, Allergan's chief executive officer, will be president and chief operating officer of the newly combined company, called Pfizer plc. He spoke to us about the long-term impact the merger will have on the company and on the dermatology industry.
Acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections are associated with unnecessary use of broad-spectrum antibiotics, leading to antibiotic resistance. Antimicrobial stewardship programs could be a very effective and useful approach to help stop the alarming trend of antibiotic resistance. Several strategies help optimize outcomes.
Men are flocking to dermatologists for aesthetic procedures, and they usually know what they want aesthetic procedures to accomplish, but they may not know how to express what they want or what options are available, says an expert at the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery annual meeting in Chicago. Learn more
A new study suggests patients with darker skin types are more prone than those with lighter skin to acral pigmented lesions, and many people are unaware those lesions exist.
There are five controversies rattling today’s dermatology community, causing some dermatologists to think twice about commonly used products, services and procedures.
Doing something good for the world feels great and when it’s built in to products and services your patients buy from you, it reinforces their decision to choose you and your practice.
Successful laser scar revision is achieved with lower energies, shorter pulse durations, and intervals of at least six weeks between treatments. Learn more
Many dermatologists in private practice inadvertently lose up to tens of thousands of dollars each year by less-than-optimal management of taxes. The good news is that it possible to improve your post-tax bottom line in a number of ways.
The FDA’s recent clearance of SculpSure (Cynosure) shines a light on the billowing demand for noninvasive lipolysis and the promise that unwanted fat will vanish without a prick or incision. Dermatologists and others faced with the daunting decision of which technologies to purchase or rent should also know there are clear differences between what invasive and noninvasive fat reduction can accomplish.
Melinda Gooderham, M.D., MSc, FRCPCPatients might stop taking their biologic medications for a variety of reasons. When patients do stop their biologic therapy, clinicians need to consider that some biologic therapies are better at recapturing response than others. learn more
Dermatology is truly unique in patient satisfaction, but I am concerned that our ability to deliver this high level of performance is being eroded by factors beyond our control. learn more
When considering selling a practice, physicians must consider the near- and long-term objectives of the practice's owners and of the acquiring organization, as well as how much autonomy the proposed arrangement allows the acquired practice, experts say.
Common concerns in daily practice include using Medicare's "incident-to" billing properly and documenting services – particularly why a particular procedure was performed – thoroughly.