Dermatology Times, August 2019 (Vol. 40, No. 8)

August 15, 2019

In this on-going article, we plan to highlight new skincare products as they are released. Bookmark this page to stay up-to-date as we will update it every month.

August 15, 2019

In this table, we highlight how psoriasis treatments have evolved over the past four decades. 

August 14, 2019

When you're planning marketing tactics for your practice, focus on communication, expert advises. More insights in this article.

August 14, 2019

Of the millions of apps available, it only takes a few to improve your practice and your life, says Daniel Mark Siegel, M.D. Find out what they are in this article.

August 12, 2019

Expert Galen Perdikis, M.D., offers insights to improve communication, culture and safety in your practice.

August 08, 2019

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.

August 07, 2019

A new technology based on laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy has demonstrated accuracy in both sensitivity and specificity for discriminating skin cancers from benign lesions, one expert says.

August 06, 2019

Combined imaging modalities may help guide choice of treatment and prevent biopsy, according to one expert.

August 05, 2019

Did you attend the World Congress of Cosmetic Dermatology this year? Read one dermatologists experience attending the conference in Lima, Peru.

August 02, 2019

Psoriasis patients face a long list of comorbidities, increased medical costs and increased mortality. Experts agree that the burden of psoriasis is heavy - what can dermatologists do to offer relief?

August 01, 2019

How far can drug companies go with off-label promotion? Dr. Goldberg addresses this and more in his latest Legal Eagle column.

August 01, 2019

Medical dermatologists are a vital part of overall quality care, but the financial draw of procedural and aesthetic practices are making it harder for these types of physicians to thrive, says Dr. Levine.

August 01, 2019

How do you advise patients to select good skincare on a budget? Dr. Draelos covers this and more in this month's Cosmetic Conundrums.

July 29, 2019

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

July 29, 2019

In this article, we remember Noah Simeon Scheinfeld, M.D., J.D., who died unexpectedly in his sleep June 3, 2019. 

July 22, 2019

Dominion Aesthetic Technologies announced in late June that the FDA cleared its eon FR laser energy body contouring device for fat reduction of the abdomen.

July 16, 2019

Nasolabial, jawline, submental and neck - all areas show improvement with HIFU treatment, but one ranks best in a recent study. 

July 09, 2019

Minimally invasive treatments can help to make an older neck look younger, but it’s usually not enough, say two experts who share their favorite approaches.

July 08, 2019

Interested in getting into the body contouring game? Dr. Kathleen Welsh offers advice on how to get started.

July 01, 2019

The golden ratio can satisfy beauty standards, but universal, cultural and personal aesthetics must also be considered.

June 25, 2019

What does that mean for providers who offer the body contouring and muscle defining technology? Experts weigh in.

May 31, 2019

A recent study found that Psoriasis Epidemiology Screening Tool (PEST) may help dermatologists identify which patients need a rheumatology referral. 

May 30, 2019

A recent study explored why black individuals with psoriasis are disproportionately under treated. Authors compared differences in the perceptions and understanding of psoriasis therapies in both black and Caucasian patients. Here’s what they found.

May 22, 2019

The evaluation of psoriasis requires more than simply checking the severity and spread of the disease, a new report suggests. Rather, physicians should try to distinguish between stable and active disease with an eye toward the wider body-wide effects of the latter form.

April 22, 2019

Why do biologics lose efficacy over time? This physician discusses factors dermatologists should consider when they see this issue in their patients.

April 15, 2019

More and more adults with psoriasis are using alternative remedies in place of traditional allopathic treatments, says a recent survey. One expert believes it’s due to undertreatment of the condition.