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Although skin cancers occur less commonly in skin of color (SOC), an expert says, their poorer prognosis reveals a need for increased education among patients and providers.

A new study demonstrates that while melanoma diagnoses in both men and women are increasing, middle-aged women are being diagnosed with melanoma at staggering rates, alarming researchers.

For dermatologists, key concerns created by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) and other elements of healthcare reform include patient access and provider payments, says an AAD official. Fortunately, he adds, the varied and largely office-based nature of dermatology could provide unique advantages in the evolving regulatory environment.

Ever recount your favorite Super Bowl commercial with a friend after the big game? Or see the golden arches and think about a burger? And who would have thought the silhouette of a fruit would be synonymous with the rise of a smartphone? Well, behold the power of brand identity.

Field therapy in patients with multiple facial actinic keratoses (AKs) is important for preventing the development of new, clinically visible lesions and squamous cell carcinoma. Yet, for a number of reasons, including the need for prolonged topical treatment and poor tolerability, field therapy is widely underused.

A dermatologist had his laptop stolen from his car. The computer contained 8,000 patient records, but all were encrypted. The doctor sought legal advice, reached out to all patients notifying them of the potential breach of PHI, and hired a service to help protect his patients. Can his patients sue him?

Until recently, dermatology was an almost universally well-respected medical and surgical discipline. The scope of the specialty appears to be narrowing. If we relinquish the authority to manage skin disorders to concentrate on more lucrative pursuits such as selling products, we will cease to be relevant and our patients will suffer.

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a challenging disease to treat; however, a better understanding of the disease and continued research has led to more clear-cut therapeutic options, according to an expert who spoke at the North American Clinical Dermatologic Society meeting.

Allergan is talking with Sanofi and Johnson & Johnson about whether they want to counter an unsolicited $45.7 billion offer from Valeant Pharmaceuticals to acquire Allergan, according to news reports from Bloomberg.com.

French pharmaceutical company Pierre Fabre has received marketing authorization from the Food and Drug Administration for the oral drug Hemangeol (propranolol hydrochloride) for the treatment of infantile hemangioma.

Skin grown in a lab from human stem cells could help to eliminate the need to test drugs and cosmetics on animals, according to recent research.

It’s no secret - the number of fillers available in the United States doesn’t quite measure up to the products being marketed in other countries. Accessible or not, it’s important for U.S. physicians to keep an eye on what is out of their reach, according to Patrick Trevidic, M.D., in Paris, and Vince Bertucci, M.D., in Toronto.

Medicare’s payment data dump has sparked backlash from physician advocate groups, including the American Medical Association and the American College of Physicians, who argue that releasing the information without context is misleading.

La Roche-Posay has announced the recipients of the ninth annual La Roche-Posay North American Foundation 2014 Research Awards, celebrating advances in clinical, biological and pharmacological research advances in the field of dermatology.

Dermatologists are less likely to prescribe generic drugs when they are provided with samples of brand name drugs to give to their patients, a new study suggests.

Hereditary hair loss affects millions of men and women, but with more research, treatments are improving. Neil Sadick, M.D., a dermatologist in New York City, will be speaking about the advances in hair loss and treatments at the 2014 Vegas Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology meeting in June.

Dermatology residents not only commit medical errors and witness others do the same, but they often fail to report the errors or take steps to prevent them, results of a new study suggest.

Video education tools aimed at men boost attendance at whole-body clinical skin examinations and enhances men’s awareness of skin health concerns, a recent study indicates.

A low-energy, low-density 1,440 nm fractional laser is effective for treating photodamage in Asian patients, according to results of a small study.

Patients who take the erectile dysfunction treatment Viagra (sildenafil citrate, Pfizer) are at an increased risk of developing melanoma, recent research suggests.

Children with atopic dermatitis (AD), or eczema, don’t necessarily grow out of the disease, as was previously believed, according to a new study.

An investigational drug being studied for the treatment of melanoma has demonstrated a decrease of melanoma cells in both injected tumors and non-injected bystander tumors in mice.

Teenagers who use indoor tanning devices may be at greater risk for harmful weight control behaviors, according to results of a recent study.

Michael Gold, M.D., discusses lasers and light-based technology with Dermatology Times. Watch the video for a PROMO CODE for a 10 percent discount on VCS 2014 registration.

A study that used histology and three-dimensional imaging of hyaluronic acid fillers in a mouse model reveals that lifting capacity depends on more than G prime.

A patient recovering from surgery was warned about the possibility of infection, and she develops an infection that leads to sepsis. Should the physician have explained to her that infection could lead to sepsis and possibly death, and can the physician be sued?

Suboptimal reconstitution of botulinum toxin type A preparations can diminish the efficacy of neuromodulators for cosmetic use.

To maintain a leadership position in aesthetic treatments, core specialists must identify and embrace the game-changing innovations of the future, says an expert. To that end, he recommends participating in drug and device development and clinical trials.

There is evidence of how light or laser therapy may stimulate hair growth, according to an expert who spoke at a dermatology symposium about the facts and myths of laser and light therapy.

Regardless of the specialty, one commonality that has resulted from the multitudinous technologic advances and the improved quality and quantity of life is that they have all come at a significant cost.