Aesthetics

Managing referrals successfully requires being honest with patients and equitable with peers, experts say.

This month we offer new insights and data to aid diagnosis and treatment of difficult conditions, as well as practical approaches to optimize outcomes.

A review of basic laser knowledge will help dermatologists improve operating room and patient safety as well as ensure optimal outcomes. One expert offers tips for assessing space, equipment and patients.

An expert goes over steps to minimize damage to clothing from antiperspirant.

There are no products in the mass market specifically for sweaty feet, but there are steps patients can take to limit the daily impact of sweaty feet.

Antiperspirants remain the first line of treatment for hyperhidrosis, but some types of products are better than others for hyperhidrosis.

Human and chimpanzee genomes are 99% identical. So why do humans, on average, live more than 40 years longer?

Facial care advice for patients with acneWhile both benzoyl peroxide acne preparations and vitamin C products carry benefits in acne treatment, it’s wise to recall the characteristics of each element in advising patients on caring for their skin. Vitamin C is rapidly oxidized with exposure to air. Benzoyl peroxide is an oxidant. This is how Dr. Draelos suggests these products be used.

Hair loss after hair dyeing is common due to the manipulation of the hair shafts during the dyeing procedure.

Many dietary supplements have entered the market to support increased hair growth

Security and encryption are key elements of a protocol for using a smart phone to take clinical pictures. Without those, dermatologists risk heavy fines and more.

Among the HIPAA secured platforms that can be used for photo sharing via secure messages is Doximity. The platform’s messaging is HIPAA-secure, and this is how.

The investigational sebum-inhibiting topical DRM01 had positive results in a phase 2b study, which paves the way for phase 3 trials planned for 2017.

Through four specialized tracks, leaders in the fields of facial plastic surgery, plastic surgery, dermatology and oculoplastic surgery will present insights and demonstrations. Dermatology Times and Cosmetic Surgery Times will be on site to note the pearls and pass them on. Keep your eye on this page for updates.

The future of skin cancer and other disease detection could change with the development of a photonics device that listens to light.

According to early research, not-yet-approved RT002 (DaxibotulinumtoxinA for Injection, Revance Therapeutics) lasts longer, might be safer and offers more dramatic wrinkle reduction than today’s most popular neurotoxin Botox (Allergan).

Dermatologists have had a hand in the research, development and shaping of the majority of non-invasive and minimally invasive cosmetic medical procedures, according to a recent study. In fact, dermatology ranked higher than many other specialties and should use this to highlight their expertise.

Just when you thought the false eyelashes of the 1960s were only a thing of the past, they are back! Here are some common side effects to note as you advise your patients.

While hair extensions offer many benefits, there is one potential problem to monitor in patients.

Dry shampoos carry several benefits for certain patients, but it's not a replacement for liquid shampoo. Here is the advantage.

Suneva Medical’s new bovine-free serum is composed of more than 120 growth factors. In studies, users reported significant improvements in skin hydration, radiance, firmness and fine lines. Read more on the science.

A dermatologist describes how she uses fillers and, or botulinum toxin-A to restore disfiguring facial imbalances that result from Bell’s palsy.

Aesthetic physicians are in a position to contribute ideas for innovations in lasers and other modalities that will improve patient care. Careful observations may ultimately lead to more successful treatments and device innovations. Expert notes one example.

Delivering radiofrequency energy to the dermis using needles bypasses and overcomes the barriers to success in treating wrinkles and laxity. Here’s how one expert performs nonsurgical lifting.

Expert offers patient-pass-along tips on prolonging the life of multi-bladed razors, reducing skin irritation, and reasons why body wash is not an alternative to shave cream.