Pediatric Dermatology

A new approach, cell transfer immunotherapy, can cause regressions in more than half of patients with metastatic melanoma refractory to all other treatments.

Various environmental phenomena can have an effect on human health, such as eliminating the potential for life-saving medications.

Valeant Pharmaceuticals is displaying two new products in its Kinerase line.

PharmaDerm is launching two new marketing campaigns toward dermatologists at the 63rd Annual Meeting.

According to a research study presented yesterday, infliximab (Remicade) was found effective in treating psoriatic arthritis.

Boni E. Elewski, M.D., president of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), will award the distinguished presidential citation to 20 members today.

When dermatologist Steven K. Shama, M.D., talks about achieving the unforgettably positive office visit, he refers to "being in the moment" with each patient.

While the popular media has sold the idea that DNA is the only factor in genetic diseases, environment actually plays a large role, according to Lowell Goldsmith, M.D., University of North Carolina Chapel Hill School of Medicine.

Categorizing urticaria and following up with effective treatment can prove to be very challenging to the clinician, says Aniko Kobza Black M.D.

Familiarity with popular beliefs about factors affecting acne is an integral part of managing patients.

Botulinum toxin treatments in the lower third of the face and the neck require caution.

While psychological stress impacts skin function, its effects on human skin physiology have not been well documented.

Psoriasis is a chronic skin disorder that affects approximately 2 percent of the U.S. and European population.

While psychological stress impacts skin function, its effects on human skin physiology have not been well documented.

Advances in biologic and clinical research have contributed to improved understanding of the problems associated with immature skin in premature infants, Lawrence F. Eichenfield, M.D., said yesterday at a presentation on "Neonatal Skin and Complications."

Skin tumors in children may represent developmental remnants or may serve as markers for systemic disease, Magdalene Dohil, M.D., said yesterday.

The data suggesting there is a need for more dermatologists are weak and open to different interpretations, says Jean-Claude Bystryn, M.D.

Botulinum toxin treatments in the lower third of the face and the neck require caution.

Hand eczema is one of the most common work-related illnesses or diseases, but diagnosis is complicated.

SkinMedica, Carlsbad, Calif. is introducing three new products at the 63rd annual meeting.

As a dermatologist for 27 years, Norman Levine, M.D., professor of dermatology, University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, and editorial advisor to Dermatology Times, has gathered new insights from clinical experience, reference books, professional meetings and reviews of treatment modalities.

Modern medical acupuncture can be used in conjunction with current Western treatments in dermatology to optimize patient outcome.

Kissimmee, Fla. — The sale of cosmeceuticals in dermatology offices may have become commonplace, but some contention still surrounds physician involvement in selling skincare products.

By now, most practices are familiar with Medicare's Correct CodingInitiative (CCI) introduced by CMS in 1996.

Researchers have engineered two oncolytic adenoviruses that specifically target and kill melanocytic cells.