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Handling medical mistakes including complications requires being candid about the incident while satisfying local laws and one's insurer, said an expert.

Because skin malignancies often herald internal or systemic malignancies, knowing the link between primary and metastatic sites can impact staging, prognosis and management – and in some cases, save lives.

Key issues with fillers for the hands include avoiding overfilling and informing patients about the likelihood of post-injection swelling.

Dermatologists are in a unique position to identify unusual cutaneous findings and help make a genetic diagnosis.

Do your patients think their insurance covers all medications? Get answers.

Immunosuppressed patient with recurrent squamous cell carcinoma succumbs to death. Was the dermatologist who did his skin evaluations negligent?

Your cosmetic consultant should fit your practice, represent your ideals, understand the industry and procedures, and feel comfortable discussing prices with patients. Four experts offer insight on their consult best practices.

Older non-specific immunomodulatory drugs and off-label use of several biologic agents offer treatment options for children with severe atopic dermatitis (AD). However, the future should bring therapies specifically developed for treatment of AD investigated in children.

Surveying patients and referral sources can provide surprising feedback and ideas as well as alert practice leaders to needed change. With these best practice tips you can survey like a pro and get results that guide practice decisions for a bright future!

Given the numerous types of honey and geographic variances of bee products and what is known already about honey’s use in skin therapy, it follows that there is likely untapped potential for dermatologic application, and more investigation is clearly warranted.

The development of novel targeted anticancer therapies are proving to have a significant impact in the treatment and management of cancer patients; however, these agents also are associated with a distinct set of cutaneous side effects. Learn more.

Researchers at Mayo Clinic’s Jacksonville, Fla., campus reported a discovery that could be the code for reprogramming cancer cells back to normal.

Factors such as moisture and compression are necessary for wounds to heal and obstacles such as pressure and friction need to be removed.

The use of closed dressings in pediatric wound care has shortened hospital stays, decreased dressing changes, and lessened the need for feeding tubes and pain medication.

Read and learn techniques for bridging the gap from satisfied patients to loyal patients. One gets you by, the other ensures you thrive.

Step therapy policies place a large administrative burden on physicians, which, in turn, takes time away from patient care. Some states are working on legislation that seeks to regulate step therapy protocols and ensure they are safe for patients.

Due to the complexities and follow-up requirements of nonsurgical treatments for skin cancer, patient selection is critical. Expert offers tips for using various noninvasive treatment options for BCC, SCC, and melanoma.

Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common cancer in the world, with the overall incidence significantly rising across the globe by about 3 to 10% annually.

Ongoing research is trying to identify strategies for overcoming resistance of advanced basal cell carcinoma to targeted therapy with a Hedgehog inhibitor. High level evidence to support adjuvant radiotherapy for high-risk non-melanoma skin cancers is lacking, but certain patients warrant evaluation by a multidisciplinary tumor board and treatment with adjuvant radiotherapy based on their risk for recurrence.

Advances in research have led to the emergence of medical therapies for BCCs; more research is needed to develop systemic therapies to treat SCCs.

How to help patients who don't want surgery to improve the appearance of the under eye skin.

Check out industry's perspective on what is valuable in a physician regarding clinical studies. Learn more.

In today’s litigious environment, asset protection should be part of physicians’ financial plans. Doctors should educate themselves and consider getting expert advice.

From single devices that perform a spectrum of rejuvenation procedures, to older devices that are re-emerging, to new combinations using tried-and-true technologies, dermatologists are at the forefront of what’s new and exciting in facial rejuvenation. Learn more.

Studies are available that show promising application of tea tree oil for various dermatologic infections such as bacterial and fungal conditions and molluscum as well as inflammatory conditions such as acne

Teledermatology eases disease management for young acne patients.

Human herpes viruses are ubiquitous and they should be kept in mind for atypical presentations in immunocompromised hosts.

In part three of our discussion about pediatric dermatology, Kelly Cordoro, M.D., associate professor of dermatology and pediatrics at the University of California in San Francisco, discusses screening labs, avoiding complacency, and the ABCDEs of melanoma with Dermatology Times editorial advisor, Elaine Siegfried, M.D.

The economic realities of increased prices for medications strikes at the heart of the services that dermatologists provide for patients.

A drug approved for treating psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis also appears to be effective in spurring hair growth. Learn more.