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While patient-centered medicine works well for patients, what does it mean for the practice?

In June, Dermira Inc. announced the FDA approval of Qbrexza (glycopyrronium) for primary axillary hyperhidrosis ― excessive underarm sweating.

Combination that extends survival in BRAF-mutant metastatic melanoma gains FDA approval.

Frontal fibrosing alopecia is a condition that is increasing in epidemic proportions, says Jerry Shapiro, M.D., in a presentation given at the 2018 AAD Summer Meeting.

When conducting skin treatments, addressing pain ― whether minor or more serious ― may make an uncomfortable procedure more tolerable for patients. Dr. Peter Lio outlines some steps physicians can follow to make patients more comfortable.

There are many reasons why patients resist following instructions, but a comprehensive approach can help doctors change behavior.

Nutritional supplements should only be considered for a small subset of patients with alopecia areata, said Dr. Leslie Castelo-Soccio in a presentation from the AAD Summer Meeting.

Diet can greatly affect patients’ skin conditions - and you can guide them in the right direction, says Dr. Rajani Katta in a presentation from the AAD Summer Meeting.

Caring for gay men and other men who have sex with men in a dermatology settings requires medical knowledge and cultural sensitivity, but few dermatologists have had formal training in caring for this group of patients.

Patients are being victimized by the high cost of drug therapy. "We can help them by prescribing less expensive drugs and by guiding them to the least expensive places to purchase them," says Dr. Norman Levine.

Reproductive age women with psoriasis could benefit from an endocrinologist or obstetrician referral before starting systemic therapy.

Gestational diabetes, gestational hypertension and pre-eclampsia are higher in women with psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis.

The July issue of Dermatology Times highlights some newly approved treatments in dermatology including a new wrinkle filler and new treatment for seborrheic keratosis.

From the July issue of Dermatology Times, new products for dermatologists and patients.

 Physicians writing in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology say that physicians should counter the proliferation of fake news on climate change.

A novel picosecond/nanosecond 670 nm wavelength is safe and effective for the treatment of benign pigmented lesions.

Nearly half of patients at an outpatient primary care clinic elected to learn about genomic testing to assess their risk of melanoma.

Review highlights the need to accurately diagnose this common bacterial infection.

The cost of skin cancer treatments continue to increase in the United States where a large proportion of expenditures stem from the cost of systemic agents for melanoma.

Some melanoma patients prefer fewer follow-up visits, but only if self-skin examinations were utilized at home or teledermatology implemented for a quick assessment.

There are four questions physicians should ask when considering using digital healthcare technologies, says Michael L. Hodgkins, M.D., chief medical officer for the American Medical Association. View the slideshow for more information.

There are two important reasons why physicians should consider the role of diet in triggering psoriasis flares, says a leading expert.

Diet can affect skin conditions including acne, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis and rosacea. In a review that focuses on these four conditions, plus aging, Rajani Katta, M.D., and Mary Jo Kramer, B.S., writing in Skin Therapy Letter, highlight trigger foods that should be avoided.

Changing the schedule of targeted therapies has been shown to improve the response rate in a mouse model of melanoma.

In April we reviewed the first five tips to help boost your resilience and well being in 2018. Below are the final five in the second part of this two-part article.