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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. 

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.

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.

A new online resource called the Understand AD Squad aims to help teens navigate real-life experiences with atopic dermatitis.

In the decades that Dermatology Times reporters have covered the specialty, we’ve had the pleasure of profiling the specialty’s champions. Some shared their professional accomplishments, while others revealed unknown aspects of their personal lives. Here just some of the interesting tidbits from years’ past.

Suneel Chilukuri, M.D., weighs in on what physicians need to know about microneedling, including plusses and minuses of devices on the market, FDA clearance, ideal candidates, how to incorporate microneedling into treatment regimens and how to avoid complications and potential liability.

Allan C. Halpern, M.D., discusses what dermatologists need to understand about AI and how it might interact with or disrupt the specialty.

Topicals aimed at reviving estrogen-deficient skin and warding off damage from UV rays hours after exposure, while repairing DNA, are among the new cosmeceutical innovations backed by science.

While laser ablation tops foam sclerotherapy in five-year QOL and cost-effectiveness outcomes, researchers believe foam is an evolving treatment option for varicose veins.

Studies support using microneedling as monotherapy to treat acne scars; however, mixed evidence requires more direct comparisons with other minimally invasive treatments.

A 40mg doxycycline dose with a topical containing adapalene 0.3% and benzoyl peroxide 2.5% is an effective and safe treatment option for severe acne, according to a single-center pilot study published recently.

An expert speaks with Dermatology Times about the nuances of diagnosing, treating and managing eczema in black patients.

Children with atopic dermatitis - especially moderate-to-severe disease - seem to have an risk of developing other atopic diseases, such as asthma, allergic rhinitis and food allergies, says this expert.

Suneel Chilukuri, M.D. presented on the science of neuromodulators at the October Maui Derm NP + PA Fall 2019 meeting in Asheville, N.C. Read insights gleaned from his presentation in this article.

Matthew J. Zirwas, M.D., presented a comprehensive primer on the drug types at the October Maui Derm NP + PA Fall 2019 meeting in Asheville, N.C. Read his insights in this article.

Not treating, incorrectly treating or undertreating eyelid eczema can result in significant patient suffering. Finding the root of the problem is key to safe and effective therapy, Dr. Peter Lio says.

Adult female acne should be treated differently than teenage acne. There is a hormonal component at play rather than a bacterial pathogenesis that should be considered, one expert says.

Several retrospective analyses indicate  spironolactone may have similar efficacy to oral antibiotics in the treatment of acne in women. Underuse of this off-label treatment option may be due to lack of efficacy evidence. The two options should be directly evaluated in future studies to guide practice.

Dr. Allen Gabriel discusses a new incision management system that delivers negative pressure to the incision and surrounds the soft tissue to improve healing.

Lifestyle recommendations are an interesting and complex aspect of eczema care. There are many things that can impact eczema severity and are in a patient's control to a certain extent. However, offering suggestions that can actually help patients can be challenging, one expert says.

Adult atopic dermatitis patients with moderate-to-severe disease who were treated with systemic agents reported a high level of disease-related burden despite those treatments, says a recent study.

Bathing in a 0.5% apple cider vinegar solution isn’t a useful treatment for atopic dermatitis, and it can be irritating to the skin, report researchers in a recent study.

A growing body of evidence supports treating melasma with systemic or intradermal tranexamic acid. But melasma patients often relapse when they stop taking the antifibrinolytic agent, and research on tranexamic acid’s long-term efficacy and safety is limited.

A literature review on clinical evidence for melasma treatments suggests an evidence-based treatment ladder.

Adults 60 years and older tend to have a distinct atopic dermatitis presentation and important comorbidities, but dermatologists treating these patients find lacking evidence on how to diagnose and best treat atopic dermatitis in the elderly, according to a recent review.

The 2019 joint American Academy of Dermatology and National Psoriasis Foundation phototherapy treatment of psoriasis guidelines comprehensively updates dermatologists and other providers on the state-of-the art use of various light modalities to treat psoriasis patients.

Being overweight may have a protective effect on whether adolescents develop acne, according to a new study of more than 600,400 Israeli youth.

Stay up to date on the latest recommendations for rosacea diagnosis, classification and management from the global ROSacea COnsensus (ROSCO) 2019 panel. 

Managing an aesthetic or medical practice can be scary. Get tips and tricks from a seasoned pro who practices with 14 other dermatologists and nearly 100 staff members.