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Galadriel Bonnel, Ph.D., FNP

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Life-threatening emergency cases in dermatology

Life-threatening emergency cases may be rare, but they can be complex. At EADV this week, experts review cases physicians should be aware of.


Nia Cason

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A review of treatment for dermatofibrosarcoma

Dermatofibrosarcoma is a common, but unusual locally aggressive cutaneous tumor. Its characteristic tentacle can grow into surrounding fat, muscle and even bone. For dermatologists this means that understanding treatment options is a priority, says a physician reporting from EADV 2018.


Steve Xu M.D., FAAD

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Nuogen Pharma: Innovation in the fight against itch

Nuogen Pharma’s mission is to deliver the first FDA-approved anti-itch medication for chronic pruritus of unknown origin (CPUO) and other chronic itch conditions.


William Ju., M.D., FAAD

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Continuing the innovation journey

In recognition of the first anniversary of our Innovation column, Drs. Steve Xu and William Ju reflect on the range of topics covered throughout the year and highlight what's to come.


Padma Nagappan

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Good skin health and a diverse microbiome go hand-in-hand

Cosmetic products with prebiotics, probiotics and postbiotics may be beneficial in treating eczema, a physician reported at the Fall Clinical Dermatology Conference held earlier this month in Las Vegas.


Jeff Craven

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Treatment options for benign lesions

Patients are increasingly seeking to have benign lesions removed and today, there are a number of treatment options available to safely and effectively remove unwanted lesions. Suneel Chilukuri, M.D., reviewed these options during a presentation at the Fall Clinical Dermatology Conference held this week in Las Vegas.


Nadia M. Whitehead

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Botulinum toxin injections may improve scarring

Long lauded for its ability to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, botulinum toxin is now being considered for reducing scarring.


Morgan Nguyen, BA

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Medical societies can support innovation

In this month's Innovation column, Steve Xu, M.D. and Morgan Nguyen discuss how to incorporate innovation into medical societies.


Joseph E. Guimera

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Steps to mitigate cyber risk

The use of cloudbased platforms to send, receive and store patient data in teledermatology adds security risks.


Bruce E. Katz, M.D.

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Optimize clinical trial recruitment with digital platforms

Digital recruitment for clinical studies may be more effective than traditional methods, according to a new study.


Aleksander Eiken, M.D.

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Optimize clinical trial recruitment with digital platforms

Digital recruitment for clinical studies may be more effective than traditional methods, according to a new study.


Valerija Misev, M.D.

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Optimize clinical trial recruitment with digital platforms

Digital recruitment for clinical studies may be more effective than traditional methods, according to a new study.


John Robert Zibert, M.SC., Ph.D

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Optimize clinical trial recruitment with digital platforms

Digital recruitment for clinical studies may be more effective than traditional methods, according to a new study.


Katja Reuter, Ph.D.

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Improving the reporting of social media recruitment for clinical trials

In this article, Katja Reuter, Ph.D. critiques a study by Katz and colleagues on the effectiveness of using digital platforms to recruit for an atopic dermatitis study. 


David Ozeri, M.D.

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Palmoplantar pustulosis rare, linked to psoriasis

Researchers recently undertook an epidemiologic study to investigate the prevalence of palmoplantar pustulosis (PPP) and co-existing plaque psoriasis. Read what they discovered in this article.


Michael L. Sierra, Ph.D.

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Opportunities for collaboration with industry

Industry relationships are essential for innovation in dermatology. In this month's column, Steve Xu, M.D., and Michael L. Sierra, Ph.D., provide their insight on collaborating with industry.


Maria L. Espinosa, B.S.

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Skin issues that affect patients with skin of color

Healthcare disparities exist in all fields of medicine, including dermatology. We seek to address these disparities in this article by outlining the differences in epidemiology, presentation, access and outcomes of five conditions in patients with skin of color.



Jessica Barry

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Maskne tips for health care professionals

Allison Truong, M.D., FAAD, provides some useful tips to help health care professionals on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic combat mask irritation and acne.


Raymond A. Miller, J.D.

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How to use patents to maximize value for your venture

In this follow up to last month’s Innovations column on intellectual property and technology transfer, Raymond A. Miller, J.D., and Steve Xu, M.D., FAAD discuss how to utilize patents to maximize value for your venture.


Stephen Huber

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Basal cell carcinoma treatments on the horizon

In this pipeline report, Dermatology Times presents insights into Hh pathway inhibitors currently in phase 2 and phase 3 for the treatment of basal cell carcinoma. 


Mollie MacCormack, M.D.

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Tips to minimize audit stress

Audits can be an unfortunate reality of practicing medicine. This expert explains the four main types of audits and offers tips to minimize audit stress.


Gina M. Caputo, D.O.

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How stress impacts chronic skin conditions

Recognizing the role of stress in skin disease can allow dermatologists to empower their patients to pursue any and all avenues for managing their disease.


Adam Raff, M.D., Ph.D.

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The case for hackathons in dermatology

A central goal of Hacking Dermatology, one of the first ever dermatology-focused hackathons, is to build a community of people interested in collaborating to improve the current standards of care for patients with skin disease. Learn how to get involved in this article.


Alex Costa, M.Sc.

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The case for hackathons in dermatology

A central goal of Hacking Dermatology, one of the first ever dermatology-focused hackathons, is to build a community of people interested in collaborating to improve the current standards of care for patients with skin disease. Learn how to get involved in this article.


Laura Duerksen, M.B.A.

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The case for hackathons in dermatology

A central goal of Hacking Dermatology, one of the first ever dermatology-focused hackathons, is to build a community of people interested in collaborating to improve the current standards of care for patients with skin disease. Learn how to get involved in this article.


Lawrence Chukwudi Nwabudike, M.D., MBBS, MRCP (U.K.), PhD

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An introduction to homeopathy for the dermatologist

Lawrence Chukwudi Nwabudike, M.D., MBBS, MRCP (U.K.), PhD delves into what dermatologists need to know about homeopathy.


Zoe Diana Draelos, M.D.

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The role of ’biotics in skincare

Zoe Diana Draelos, M.D, discusses prebiotic, probiotic and postbiotic skincare products and their role in normalizing the skin microbiome.


Anna Chacon, M.D.

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Laser Device Purchases Are Guided by Multiple Factors

Determine whether a laser device is a good investment for a specific practice and, if so, how to choose the right piece of equipment.


Joel Cohen, M.D.

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The case for physical sunscreen

Joel Cohen, M.D., shares his response to recent findings regarding the safety of chemical sunscreen and discusses why patients should consider using physical sunscreens.

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