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Influencers promote the use of tanning beds and list the “benefits,” such as obtaining vitamin D and helping with seasonal affective disorder, among other reasons that have no merit.

Over 50% of women in their 20s and over 35% of women aged 30 to 39 years struggle with adult female cystic acne.

Educating the public on how physician assistants transform health care through expertise and empathy increases patient outcomes.

It is always essential to have clear communication regarding expectations at your new practice.

As someone who practices dermatology, it can often be difficult to determine if any of these new skin care trends are efficacious.

Biologics represent the pinnacle of scientific progress, engineered to precisely target conditions previously deemed untreatable. However, any dermatology provider who has prescribed one quickly learns of the immense barriers surrounding them.

For the third consecutive year, physician assistants ranked number 2 behind nurse practitioners in the individual healthcare sector listing.

A team of dermatology physician assistants recently reviewed the current and future potential of genomic testing in the realm of dermatology.

When examining Ezra’s skin, you note well-defined erythematous scaly plaques with well-defined, serpiginous, raised borders and yellow crusting on the anterior shins and forearms.

The integration of digital tools, including telemedicine, into routine clinical care is not without its hurdles.

Systemic corticosteroids are often used as primary therapy for PG, but alternatives should be considered for their favorable safety profile.

The work we do as caregivers is important, and it's equally important that we take care of ourselves.

As 2023 comes to a close, Dermatology Times is taking a look back at the updates and advances from nurse practitioners and physician assistants this year.

The approval of Galderma’s Restylane Eyelight was one of Martin’s top highlights of 2023.

DecisionDx-Melanoma significantly influences treatment plans for melanoma patients, as reported by 82.4% of surveyed nurse practitioners and physician assistants.

2023 was full of advancements in both medical and cosmetic dermatology, and 2024 is shaping up to be just as exciting.

With artificial intelligence taking front and center in many aspects of our lives, will it be more prevalent in the dermatology practice than it is now?

Dermatology Times, the SDPA, and more are celebrating the invaluable contributions of nurse practitioners in dermatology this NP Week (November 12-18).

Catch up on the best highlights from Maui Derm NP + PA Fall, Inflammatory Disease Summit, and SDPA Fall.

Catch up on the best highlights from Fall Clinical for PAs & NPs, SDPA Summer, and Maui Derm NP + PA Summer.

Click here to answer this week's NP & PA poll. Out of the meetings listed below, which one did you enjoy the most?

Renata Block, MMS, PA-C, delves into the important and ever-evolving role of physician assistants in dermatology.

Half of study participants achieved treatment success vs less than one-fourth with vehicle.

October 6-12 was National Physician Assistant Week.

Dupilumab’s efficacy was sustained through the 260-week open-label study.

NPs and PAs in dermatology are encouraged to monitor their own cardiovascular health and support their peers.

From bug bites to poison ivy, the skin can be exposed to a large spectrum of trouble while patients spend extended time outside.

The American Skin Association estimated that 50 million Americans are exposed to urushiol yearly, the most common contact allergen in the US.

Click here to answer this week's HS poll.

Bush revealed what she is looking forward to in the coming year and the goals she wants to accomplish.