Maybe you've been blindsided by a "crisis" in your business office, and only then regretted not spending time to detect the early warning signs.

Over the past 10 to 15 years, there has been a boom in the phenomenon commonly known as "medspas" — an outgrowth of the purely Aesthetic day spa, combining herbal wraps and massages with medical or near-medical therapies, such as microdermabrasion and chemical peels, and progressing into lasers, fillers and Botox treatments.

Clinical photography in dermatology can be an invaluable tool, if used properly. Following some basic guidelines can take the guesswork out, lend credibility and present a much more accurate picture.

Nothing can make a day more stressful — and less efficient — than to have a constant stream of interruptions. To get control of your day, start by noting how often you are interrupted.

Every dermatology practices could use a good Web site — and one that provides timely, accurate educational information for patients would be a boon. One enterprising practitioner saw the need, and developed a system to meet it.

Analyses based on census data and membership surveys from the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Osteopathic Association, and professional societies for physician assistants and nurse practitioners show inroads are being made to improve workforce

Dermatologists are in a position to create the gold standard for medical spas, but first they need to master a retail mindset, an expert says.

Starting a successful cosmetic dermatology practice requires a systematic approach to everything from networking and staffing to advertising and office decor.

The appointment schedule is more than a list of upcoming patients. It's what sets the pace of your day — and largely formulates patients' impressions of your dermatology practice.