Colleen Hall

A survey asked dermatologists whether they had personal treated head and neck melanoma with excision, and if and when they referred patients with melanoma on the head and neck to a Mohs surgeon.

Data from one study showed younger women more likely to use sunscreen than older adults.

Marty Makary, MD, MPH, predicts systemwide change in the world of health care.

At the current ACMS meeting, Kelsey E. Hirotsu, MD, discussed the bleeding complications seen in patients on ibrutinib for CLL.

A study presented at the current ACMS meeting highlights variables that could predict BCC, including: gender, immune status, and more.

Presenters highlight the possible solutions to communication between the scrubbed-in surgery team and outside help that could save time.

In a presentation at the current American College of Mohs Surgery meeting, Jennifer G. Powers, MD, highlights the needed improvement for immediate access to skin cancer care for VA patients, noting a 33 day average wait time compared to the VAs optimal goal of 28 days.

Heather Gates, PA-C, vice president of the Florida Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants discusses the role of PAs in an interview held at the 2022 New Wave Dermatology Conference in Florida.

Ilanit Samuels, PA-C, talks the future of aesthetics and the trends she sees while treating her patients at the Florida Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants 2022 New Wave Dermatology Conference.

Scott Freeman, PA-C, talks post-procedure infection prevention at the current New Wave Dermatology conference.

Theodore Rosen, MD, highlights the risk of lice and scabies for increasingly older patients and what treatments are available.

IIanit Samuels, PA-C, of Illy Aesthetics, discusses the importance of thorough injectable training.

Scott Freeman, PA-C, discusses the future role of physician assistants in dermatology practice.

Tanya Patron, PA-C, the owner and founder of the Selfie Aesthetic, gave an important talk on neurotoxins at the 2022 New Wave Dermatology Conference in Coral Gables, Florida.

Theodore Rosen, MD, details how to talk to patients about vaccines at the current New Wave Dermatology Conference.

Scott Freeman, PA-C, gives an overview of the hands-on surgery workshop at the current New Wave Dermatology Conference.

Theodore Rosen, MD, highlights the need for communication with patients about the potential harm of using skin-whiteners.

Heather Gates, PA-C, the vice president of the Florida Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants gives highlights of what is to come this weekend at the 2022 New Wave Dermatology Conference.

Lawrence Eichenfield, MD, of Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego, discusses the American Academy of Dermatology's approach to atopic dermatitis management.

Lawrence Eichenfield, MD, of Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego, California, discusses the importance of recognizing children with more severe atopic disease and a team approach to treatment.

Brett King, MD, of Yale School of Medicine, discusses the future of atopic dermatitis treatment.

The FDA approved the topical JAK1/JAK2 inhibitor ruxolitinib for the treatment of mild to moderate atopic dermatitis in September 2021.

Treating these patients can be a challenge, but it can also be ‘as easy as pie’ if you follow these tips.

One of the key differences between diagnosing AD in patients with skin of color compared to White skin is erythema.

AAD vice president challenges dermatologists to advocate for their patients and themselves.

Targeting skin care regimens to the individual patient is most likely to yield compliance to a recommended routine.

More trustworthy sources of information, and data, are needed.

As skin manifestations are commonly the first thing spotted with infectious disease, dermatologists are in a great position to counsel patients about prevention.

Studies offer positive outcomes for patients with conditions like hidradenitis suppurativa or psoriasis.

Sunscreen advice, recruiting during the “Great Recession”, and tips for the office led the busy agenda at Winter Clinical Dermatology Conference this weekend.