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Running a busy practice is no easy task. The good news, according to a expert dermatologists, is that there are several applications and gadgets that promise to help at least streamline what dermatologists do.

The therapeutic armamentarium for dermatologic diseases continues to expand with the approval of several new products in 2015, and there appear to be more promising treatments on the horizon.

The neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) can be a scary place for some dermatologists, pediatric dermatologist, Sheila Fallon Friedlander, M.D., told colleagues at the MauiDerm 2016 meeting this week. She provided two key messages aimed at enabling clinicians and the babies to get the help they need. Learn and find out that they are

The medical landscape has changed dramatically for advanced melanoma since 2011, with both individual and combination therapy regimens gaining approval in even recent months. While modern genomics knowledge and knowledge of the immune system have brought about significant improvements in response and longer survival periods for some patients, there is still no cure.

Financially, a disability is significantly more expensive than death. With a disability, income is reduced or eliminated and expenses increase. It makes sense to protect yourself and your family when the cost is low.

Mosquito-born virus, Zika, is expected to find its way to the United States. The result of infection can be devastating for pregnant women. Other viral infections being seen more commonly in infants are Chikungunya and syphilis. Learn more

Sheila Fallon Friedlander, M.D. offers tips for therapeutic decision-making when managing children with vascular lesions. She references a classification tool to improve diagnostic accuracy and discusses uses for and cautions with PDL therapy.

As the neurotoxin market is set for expansion, so expands the market of counterfeit products. One expert reviews the innovative options coming up through the pipeline and cautions colleagues about the risks associated with counterfeits.

Evidence from recently published papers provides insight to address some common questions pertaining to the safe use of certain acne medications. Learn more

Dermatologists should note that a new contact allergen is becoming a more prevalent cause of irritation as it is now found more frequently in personal care and laundry products, which are resulting in a greater number of contact allergies now than fragrances and dyes.

The use of olive or sunflower oil on newborn babies’ skin damages the skin barrier, researchers from the University of Manchester recently reported. This latest study adds to the conflicting information around caring for newborn skin and how to manage conditions like atopic dermatitis. Learn more

Researchers have uncovered new information about the pathogenetic similarities and differences between cutaneous psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis in a recent study. They hope the information, one day, leads to a test to help doctors determine which psoriasis patients will advance with psoriatic disease.

Be sure to check back in a few weeks to see how your experience compares to your peers.

Antibiotic resistances are on the rise and as such, it behooves dermatologists to use antibiotics only when necessary and in combination with topical agents wherever possible in order to help stop this alarming trend.

Research suggests colonization of demodex relates to immune activation of the skin, and certain individuals show genetic predisposition to rosacea. Greater disease understanding may offer insight into therapeutic approaches.

Be sure to check back in a few weeks to see how your apps compare to your peers’ preferences.

We asked, you shared. Here’s how dermatologists across the country are planning to spend their leisure time. See how your plans compare to your peers’.

Study finds women diagnosed with malignant melanoma during their pregnancy or within one year of giving birth were more than five times more likely to die than women who weren't pregnant. Routine skin examinations may need to be included as part of postpartum appointments.

Platelet-rich plasma offers dramatic aesthetic benefits when performed properly. It can be performed as an isolated procedure or incorporated into a treatment plan with hyaluronic acid fillers, neuromodulators and energy technology. Learn more

Intermittent dosing of biologic agents can make the therapies more immunogenic and lead to a decreased patient response, but the initiation of methotrexate preceding a decrease in the use of biologic therapy will reduce the potential for immunogenicity of the biologics.

With one-third of psoriasis patients likely to be affected by psoriatic arthritis, dermatologists should review distinguishing clinical features, ask patients about joint complaints

The 12th Annual Maui Derm for Dermatologists provides access to industry leaders and a faculty of highly respected dermatologists who offer intimate group discussions and presentations devoted to key topics in medical and aesthetic dermatology.

Doctors recognized by JDD for their contributions to the specialty during The Orlando Dermatology Aesthetic and Clinical Conference

Novartis announced January 15 that the FDA approved Cosentyx (secukinumab) for psoriatic arthritis and active ankylosing spondylitis.

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) announced in January that it is funding 24 research projects, to the tune of about $5 million, to develop non-traditional therapeutics for bacterial infections. Learn more

It might be tempting in our multi-tasking world to mix all of your morning skin care products in one bottle and all of your evening skin care products in another, but to find out the answer read more.

The earliest firm evidence of human tattoos dates back to about 5,000 years ago when hikers discovered the mummified body of Ötzi the Iceman. No one knows when a first human regretted a tattoo and tried to do something about it, but one expert thinks it happened early. Tattoo artists have offered “home remedies” for tattoo removal since at least the late 19th century, he says. Read our brief history.

While highly sensitive technology is important for detecting melanoma, methods with poor sensitivity can lead to unnecessary biopsies, treatments, cost, as well as morbidity. Several technologies are available to improve sensitivity and specificity, some of which are used as second-level tests.

There is an absence of strong evidence supporting the recommendation that cumulative dosing of isotretinoin follow a reference range of 120 to 150 mg/kg. This points to the need for clinicians to treat their patients to achieve clearance of acne rather than adhere to this range.

Clinicians recognize that acne is increasingly presenting in pre-adolescents and that early presentation is also a predictor of worse disease in the future and the potential for scarring. Prompt, aggressive treatment will lead to better outcomes and will reduce the potential for adverse psychosocial effects.