Rebecca Bryant

Developments that link HPV to skin cancer could change the frontiers of medicine.

Geriatric patients seek help most commonly for seborrheic dermatitis and postmenopausal itchy scalp.

One Mohs surgeon is successfully using the "slow Mohs" technique to treat rare melanomas that are large, invasive and amelanotic.

A doctor suggests treating distal subungual nail bed disease by using active ingredients dissolved in alcohol-based solutions and pinpointing the location of delivery.

"Treatment for melasma involves assessing the patient's skin color, the extent of melasma in each cosmetic unit and the patient's tolerance for irritated skin.

Vitamins A and C have become the frontline treatments for menopausal skin.

Dermatologists have been trained to squeeze topical antibiotics on the simplest of cuts and excisions. Because of allergic reactions and considering the efficacy of an alternative - plain petroleum jelly - dermatologists must revamp their thinking.

National report - Many dermatologists may be shying away from treating the labyrinth of genetic diseases, but resources are available to aid practitioners in navigating this complex arena.

New York - Well-formulated topical antioxidants improve skin structure and should be used, in combination with sunscreens and retinoids, for state-of-the-art protection against photoaging, according to Karen Burke, M.D., Ph.D.

San Diego - Physicians enter medicine to take care of people, but to continue doing so, they need to master business principles as well, according to Walter Erhardt, M.D.

Chicago - Cosmetic surgeons need to freshen up their understanding of sedation and analgesia in order to competently supervise staff, according to P. Allan Klock, M.D., associate professor of anesthesia and critical care at the University of Chicago.

Washington D.C.- New concepts in the management of ulcerations as well as new treatments and dressings have emerged, Mark D. P. Davis, M.D., said.

New Orleans - While intense pulsed light (IPL) technology is beneficial and generally safe, there are risks and complications, according to Patrick H. Bitter, M.D.

Las Vegas - Chemical peels are experiencing a new wave of popularity now that the downsides of laser peels have become better known, James M. Spencer, M.D.

Paris - Treatment for dermatomyositis (DM) begins with sun avoidance and sun-protective measures, Jeffrey P. Callen, M.D., said at the World Congress of Dermatology. "The first line of therapy is to recognize that the patient is photosensitive."