Whitney J. Palmer

Patients who achieve complete skin clearance of psoriasis experience a noticeable difference in quality of life and work productivity.

Patients who undergo treatment with ixekizumab experience greater nail psoriasis improvement than individuals treated with ustekinumab.

Risankizumab performed better in treating psoriasis that appears on the nails, hands and feet, palms and scalp sores.

Until the approval of Eskata (hydrogen peroxide) for the treatment of raised seborrheic keratosis back in December, there was no FDA-approved treatment for this condition. Learn the latest in this article.

One hurdle in treating patients, particularly children and teens, is ensuring compliance with treatment protocols. It can feel like an uphill battle, but there are things you can do to improve your patients’ adherence level.

“As dermatologists, we are trained in managing acne. We can provide early and effective treatment that improves the physical and psychological effects. It is up to us to bridge the gap between those suffering from acne and their access to medical treatment." 

Researchers writing in the Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology outline 10 treatments for acne scarring, plus possible future treatments.

For many dermatologists, successfully treating patients means taking a more patient-centered approach to care. This table includes 11 tips from Dr. Neil Prose, Duke University Medical Center.

For many dermatologists, successfully treating patients means taking a more patient-centered approach to care. This table includes 11 tips from Dr. Neil Prose, Duke University Medical Center.

While patient-centered medicine works well for patients, what does it mean for the practice?

Monitoring changes in patients with melanoma can be tricky. Some changes present slowly and in tiny ways. Using imaging technologies to track these changes can help achieve an accurate diagnosis.

When conducting skin treatments, addressing pain ― whether minor or more serious ― may make an uncomfortable procedure more tolerable for patients. Dr. Peter Lio outlines some steps physicians can follow to make patients more comfortable.

There are many reasons why patients resist following instructions, but a comprehensive approach can help doctors change behavior.

Diet can greatly affect patients’ skin conditions - and you can guide them in the right direction, says Dr. Rajani Katta in a presentation from the AAD Summer Meeting.

It’s summer, so you’re likely seeing more patients with skin conditions caused by bug bites or infestations. Treating them has gotten harder, but emerging therapies could help.

If you’re providing body contouring services to patients, chances are you’re doing it differently than you were a decade ago, according to a presentatin by Dr. Mathew Avram from the 2018 AAD Summer Meeting.

Combination aesthetic treatments often lead to superior results. Here are four tips from the 2018 AAD Summer Meeting.

Reproductive age women with psoriasis could benefit from an endocrinologist or obstetrician referral before starting systemic therapy.

Gestational diabetes, gestational hypertension and pre-eclampsia are higher in women with psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis.

 Like eczema, psoriasis or diabetes, pigmentary skin conditions are chronic conditions that can be controlled, but not cured. In this article, Dr. Seemal R. Desai discusses new treatment strategies for melasma and hyperpigmentation.

In this Q&A, Dr. Adrian Gaspar, a cosmetogynecologist in Argentina, addresses the use of lasers to treat incontinence. 

The long-held belief that combining lasers with fillers could destabilize or damage fillers has largely been debunked. You can safely use both together, say physicians reporting at this year's ASLMS meeting. In this article, dermatologists cover how best to apply energy-based devices with cosmetic injectables safely and effectively.