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Lifestyle recommendations are a complex aspect of eczema care. There are many things within in a patient's control that can impact severity and dermatologists should try to help patients identify these, one expert says.
![malignant melanoma on scalp](https://www.dermatologytimes.com/sites/default/files/styles/trc_article_348x228/public/Malignant_Melanoma_AdobeStock_lavizzara_241043808_5.jpeg?itok=LGZcR4BE "<p>“Knowing the BRAF status of a patient’s tumor allows us to understand which treatment options are available for these patients. It also helps dermatologists to be better prepared for drug reactions or side effects," says Sancy Leachman, M.D., Ph.D. <small>(lavizzara - stock.adobe.com)</small></p>")
Novartis, Quest Diagnostics collaborate on free genetic mutation testing initiative, The Know Now BRAF program, for patients with stage III or stage IV melanoma.
Jeffrey Sugarman, M.D., Ph.D. provides his insight on the most significant changes in pediatric eczema treatment over the last few years.
Review of scientific data reveals what lipografting does (and does not) achieve in facial rejuvenation.
Fat grafting offers a facial volumizing option to differentiate the dermatology practice and, says Dr. Jeffrey Hsu, this all-in-one technology may simplify the process and deliver reliable results.
Kevin S. Pinski, M.D., shared what providers need to know and do to prevent and manage injectable complications at the Maui Derm NP + PA summer 2019 meeting.
George Martin, M.D., presented diagnostic and treatment tips on actinic keratosis, basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma at the Maui Derm NP + PA summer 2019 meeting.
Dermatologist Jeffrey S. Dover, M.D., frequently deals with the challenge of treating vertical lip lines. He says traditional treatment options using neurotoxins or filler injections are far from optimal, and shares an alternative approach.
![Atopic dermatitis itch](https://www.dermatologytimes.com/sites/default/files/styles/trc_article_348x228/public/Atopic%20dermatitis%20eczema%20adult%20%28%C2%A9ChairoijShutterstock.com%29_2.jpg?itok=gzDWmFnD "<p>“This article highlights new and emerging pathways in atopic dermatitis-associated itch, such that itch can be selectively and potently targeted with newer therapeutics," says Brian S. Kim, MD, MTR. <small>(©Chairoij/Shutterstock.com)</small></p>")
Traditional and popular treatments aimed at calming the often intense pruritus that accompanies atopic dermatitis might not be optimal therapeutic options, according to a recent review.
Performing fungal diagnostic preparations to confirm a suspected fungal infection should be a central tenant in dermatology, says this expert. But more than one-fifth of dermatologists surveyed said they never or rarely do fungal preparations in practice.
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