Pediatric dermatology is a tightly knit and relatively young community. This is why the World Congress of Pediatric Dermatology, co-sponsored by the Society for Pediatric Dermatology and the American Academy of Pediatrics, is an important event for members.
Laser treatments can have a significant positive impact on a child’s wellbeing. Adopt techniques to minimize anxiety for children. Some conditions can be treated when the child is older.
Peter Lio, MD, explains the importance of having a wide-range of solutions and how he incorporates alternative approaches alongside conventional medicine.
One hospital leverages technology to reduce the stress of extensive, ongoing care on patients and families
Dr. Neal Bhatia shares his perspective on Actinic Keratosis from his Controversies session at the 23rd World Congress for Dermatology: pros and cons on routine eradication, trending populations, and modalities of treatment. learn more.
Given the numerous types of honey and geographic variances of bee products and what is known already about honey’s use in skin therapy, it follows that there is likely untapped potential for dermatologic application, and more investigation is clearly warranted.
Given the numerous types of honey and geographic variances of bee products and what is known already about honey’s use in skin therapy, it follows that there is likely untapped potential for dermatologic application, and more investigation is clearly warranted.
A newly approved medication called sonidegib (Odomzo) gives physicians a second option in a class of medications designed to treat a small number of patients who suffer from locally advanced basal cell carcinoma and meet other criteria. Learn more
Essential oils, aloe vera, supplements, diet, and other solutions may be of use for patients who request alternative or integrative treatments for seborrheic dermatitis.
Although our tax code changes somewhat regularly, both real estate and cash value life insurance have shown superior tax treatment for decades.
We finally have effective interventions that address the root cause of cellulite (fibrous tethers). Now, patient education and selection becomes paramount. Long horizontal lines and the infragluteal cleft or bulge, the so-called “banana-roll” cannot be corrected with these interventions. Prior to performing cellulite procedures we must impart this knowledge to our patients to ensure realistic expectations.
Gil Yosipovitch, MD, discusses the correlation between increased BNP levels and chronic pruritus of unknown origin.
Eichenfield discusses the late-breaking data on roflumilast cream 0.05% in the pediatric patient population and its implications.
This article compares physicians in general to average US investors in several key areas and examines how these factors affect a dermatologist’s approach to investing and wealth management.
Epidemiological studies have shown a significant association between indoor tanning and melanoma. This risk especially pertains to exposure in childhood and adolescence, as these are periods of greater biological vulnerability to ultraviolet (UV) radiation.
Was this transaction done to save taxes or did it have another economic purpose? If there was such a purpose, the transaction stands; if it was only tax-motivated, it fails.
Researchers found that patients who initiated gender-affirming hormone therapy with testosterone were more likely to experience a worsening of their HS symptoms.
Clascoterone cream 1% phase 3 results presented at meeting.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved luliconazole (Luzu Cream, 1 percent, Valeant Pharmaceuticals) for the two-week, once-daily treatment of interdigital tinea pedis, tinea cruris, and tinea corporis, caused by the organisms Trichophyton rubrum and Epidermophyton floccosum, in patients ages 18 and older.
Early initiation of treatment for atopic dermatitis (AD) offers the best possibility for altering the natural course of the disease, increasing the odds that children might outgrow the problem, according to Elaine Siegfried, M.D., professor of pediatrics in dermatology, Saint Louis University Health Sciences Center, St. Louis.
New devices are hitting the market with claims of skin-tightening capabilities.
New devices are hitting the market with claims of skin-tightening capabilities.
Although dermatologic conditions most apparently affect the skin, dermatologists commonly encounter three types of psychodermatologic disorders where the mind and skin may interact, according to John Koo, M.D., professor and vice chairman, department of dermatology, University of California, San Francisco Medical Center.
Norman Levine, M.D., as evidenced in his Sep. 1, 2008, Dermatology Times Commentary (Commentary: Pharmacists, insurers limit scope of practice, prescription choices) is an articulate, caring and excellent physician, and I commend him for taking care of patients with delusions of parasitosis, a disease many of his colleagues elect to refer.
Defined benefit pension plans as well as cash balance plans are generating a lot of interest with medical practices, both large and small.
Literature review, best use, techniques for the ruby laser.
The Prior Authorizations process creates inconsistent application, physician dissatisfaction and opportunity for life-threatening adverse events for patients.
The certification of pediatric dermatology as a subspecialty is a relatively recent milestone in the field of dermatology.
Dupilumab given concomitantly with topical corticosteroids significantly improved signs and symptoms of atopic dermatitis (AD) in adults refractory to or intolerant of cyclosporine A, a study shows.