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Patients who have undergone soft-tissue filler procedures are overwhelmingly satisfied with the outcomes, according to survey results from the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.

The adoption of electronic health records by physicians and hospitals is not only benefiting the patient, but the healthcare provider, too, according to new data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Patients with skin cancer have better odds of survival if they have more than one primary tumor, according to results of a recent study.

Many pediatric patients with melanoma do not demonstrate symptoms falling within the ABCDE detection criteria, researchers say.

Scientists have identified mutations in the AQP5 gene, which encodes a water channel protein known as aquaporin 5, as the underlying cause of diffuse non-epidermolytic palmoplantar keratoderma (NEPPK).

A vaccine being tested for its effectiveness in treating melanoma demonstrated success in triggering an immune response against the disease, according to results of a recent study.

One in seven survivors of basal cell carcinoma returns to indoor tanning beds despite their history of skin cancer, results of a new study indicate.

Curbside consultation is an efficient and effective way to provide care without the administrative encumbrances that often dominate daily clinical practice. It supports the primary care physician and avoids overburdening staff and generating patient dissatisfaction with unpredictable wait times.

The Food and Drug Administration has given 510(k) clearance to Solta Medical for its Fraxel DUAL 1550/1927 laser system for the treatment of pigmented lesions such as lentigos and ephelides.

A small group of congressional leaders have teamed with dermatology groups to form a bipartisan caucus focused on addressing the epidemic of skin cancer in the United States.

Melanoma recurs in about one in 20 patients about 10 years after their initial treatment, according to a recent study.

Using sunscreen daily can slow the signs of skin aging in middle-aged adults, recent research suggests.

A medical practice owner should spend some of his/her time working on the practice, not just in the practice. We know this because we have our own practice ourselves. Even if the owner works “on” the practice, however, if they ignore one fundamental legal contract, all of his/her work may be in jeopardy - as a single bad event could wipe out everything they have worked so hard to build.

Leaders in aesthetic medicine gathered last week in Las Vegas to share their pearls of wisdom on cosmetic treatments and best business practices to meet the changing needs of a dynamic patient market. Get the details of the valuable insight they exchanged.

Young men with melanoma are as much as 55 percent more likely to die of the disease than women in the same age group, according to a study.

Children with eczema are more likely to have been exposed to antibiotics in the first year of life, recent research suggests.

To meet Affordable Care Act (ACA) goals regarding patient access and quality of care, an expert says, dermatologists are finding increasingly creative ways to deliver care where it’s needed.

Botulinum toxin treatments are considered to be safe, particularly when used for on-label indications and in the cosmetic arena. A recent study finds, however, that lawsuits associated with botulinum toxin treatments are on the rise, underscoring the need for physicians to be wary and “handle with care.”

New research suggests that there are some potential predictive biomarkers relating to the efficacy and toxicity of emerging treatments for metastatic melanoma.

The emergence of new formulations of botulinum toxin and other neuromodulators in the pipeline awaiting approval by the Food and Drug Administration signal a need for clinicians to stay abreast of the various uses and potential adverse events.

As the use of therapy for moderate-to-severe psoriasis grows, an expert says, physicians continue refining treatment strategies.

With isotretinoin disappearing from continuous medical education (CME), says an expert, dermatologists must take the initiative in promoting best practices for this indispensable acne drug.

My hospital requires documentation of how I spend my time, tabulated in hours per week, for one representative week every month, an exercise related to CMS funding. The time can be allotted among only three mutually exclusive categories: “Hospital Activities,” “Teaching Activities” and “Patient Care.” My university also quantifies my productivity in RVUs, clinical charges, grants submitted, grants awarded and publications.

Dr. Derm has a large dermatology practice with eight employee dermatologists. Each employee physician has signed an agreement that stipulates his/her duties, salary and benefits. Each agreement also has a restrictive covenant that states that if the employee physician chooses to leave, he/she cannot practice within 10 miles for two years after the separation from Dr. Derm’s practice.

There has been a rapid revolution in the treatment of metastatic melanoma since the identification of driver oncogenes such as BRAF and its mutations more than a decade ago, according to a clinical researcher at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, Nashville, Tenn.

Women and men are not always created equal when it comes to their dermatologic concerns, frequency and presentation of several dermatologic conditions, treatment options and outcomes.

Several experts shared their techniques and strategies for working with lasers during the 2013 Vegas Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology meeting here in Las Vegas.

As more filler products come on the market, it’s important to look at the science to distinguish them, according to Hema Sundaram, M.D., who spoke at the Vegas Cosmetic and Aesthetic Dermatology meeting in Las Vegas.