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Honoring the letter of minor consent laws requires respecting parents' wishes for oral contraceptives prescribed for acne.

EADV experts recommend six quality-of-life measures including the DLQI and Skindex-29 for acne treatment and research.

Words physicians use and how they say them influences the decisions patients make about treatment for actinic keratosis.

Expedited microneedle-assisted photodynamic therapy is a promising option for treatment of actinic keratoses.

All Calm™ Clinical Redness Corrector is formulated for redness, rosacea and sensitive skin, according to the company.

Staging cutaneous squamous cell skin cancer under AJCC-9 reveals more T3 cases.

Significant residual pigment may indicate elevated melanoma risk in atypical intraepidermal melanocytic proliferation (AIMP) lesions.

The October issue of Dermatology Times highlights advances in pediatric dermatology. This month we cover laser use in children, patch testing, data mining revelations in pediatric psoriasis.

Atopic dermatitis patients have a phobia of topical corticosteroids that is so strong, it’s been described as a “phenomenon.”

A pilot study shows that Manuka honey may have some healing properties in atopic dermatitis.

Dermal fillers that include physicochemical properties proved to be effective in reducing acne scarring without compromising natural facial dynamics, researchers reported ASDS 2017.

Patient functionality should help determine surgery choice for nonmelanoma skin cancer, researchers reported at ASDS 2017.

A whipped line of sunscreen was introduced this summer by Bayer, the maker of Coppertone.

The HARMONY study puts objective data behind the aesthetic and psychological improvements delivered by a panfacial approach to facial rejuvenation. It’s also the first study to use video analysis, and online photo ratings from a representative sample of Americans, as outcome measures.

The consult can make or break your success. Listen to and question concerns. Show you care.

Mole count in adolescents predictor of melanoma. Sun exposure habits develop in teen years. Prevent melanoma through sun protection. Reduce the number of unnecessary biopsies.

The September 2017 issue of Dermatology Times focuses on women's health. This month we cover "Melanoma in Pregnancy," the "Pink Tax" and much more.

Children under two years old with signs of atopic dermatitis have an increased risk of developing asthma and food allergies, researchers report in JAMA Pediatrics. And, young children with both early onset atopic dermatitis and a food allergy, have a “very high risk” of developing asthma or allergic rhinitis.

Patch testing for allergic contact dermatitis in the pediatric population is performed at a higher rate than previously reported, but still grossly underreported, according to a study of the Pediatric Contact Dermatitis Registry.

Dr. Skin has a large dermatology practice and treats a variety of medical and cosmetic conditions. He has studied and lectured extensively on the topic of rosacea. He understands much of the pathophysiology of rosacea. He begins to use a copycat version of a compounded topical, which he has been able to get at a discounted rate. Unfortunately several patients have severe reactions, and he is soon the recipient of multiple medical malpractice lawsuits. Has he done anything wrong?

Laser treatments can have a significant positive impact on a child’s wellbeing. Adopt techniques to minimize anxiety for children. Some conditions can be treated when the child is older.

Prednisolone was the first-line therapy for hemangiomas for many years before propranolol was recognized as the treatment of choice in infantile hemangiomas. Both modalities have a 90% response rate.

In this slideshow, we highlight four atopic dermatitis phenotypes in children as described in JAMA Pediatrics.

Cesarean section newborns have a slightly delayed microbiome response. The richness of microorganisms is less than vaginally delivered newborns by 3-7 days. Use products on neonatal skin that are designed for neonatal skin.

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries announced in September the FDA has approved a new label for sonidegib (Odomzo, Novartis), an oral hedgehog inhibitor indicated for the treatment of adults with locally advanced basal cell carcinoma (laBCC) that has recurred following surgery or radiation therapy, or for patients who are not candidates for surgery or radiation therapy.

There is no doubt that living with distinguishing physical features can be difficult. More than one study has ranked chronic skin disease as a condition with the greatest negative impact on a child’s quality of life. The expert words of medical providers can have a significant impact on these essential concerns.

New insights into the pigment pathway are improving the understanding of how immunotherapy works in melanoma.

A new azelaic acid 15% foam may provide a viable alternative to oral treatments for truncal acne.

IL-23 inhibitors represent one more very effective strategy for controlling psoriasis with PASI rates comparable to other biologics.

As the 26th European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology Congress opens this week in Geneva, meeting attendees were treated to a talk by medical photographer Rick Guidotti.