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Vismodegib (Erivedge, Genentech) continues to demonstrate efficacy in treating patients with metastatic basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and locally advanced basal cell carcinoma (laBCC).

What are the different types of hand sanitizers? Which is the best one for the dermatologist to use in the office?

Are you a physician practicing aesthetic medicine? Interested in learning how content and social media marketing can help grow your aesthetic practice?

Fulfilling patients’ expectations regarding cosmetic procedure outcomes can sometimes prove to be challenging. According to one physician, using two simple mnemonics can be instrumental in satisfying patients, and for diffusing potentially uncomfortable scenarios if expectations are not met.

As research begins to clarify the relationship between severe psoriasis and comorbidities such as heart disease and metabolic syndrome, additional questions arise, according to a clinician.

Outside of their aesthetic applications, neuromodulators show promise in treating inflammatory skin conditions including psoriasis, according to an expert at Cosmetic Surgery Forum.

Pediatric woundcare differs from adult woundcare, and that principle should guide what clinicians do in the community setting and in hospitals, according to clinicians speaking at a pediatric woundcare symposium.

The first study attempting to quantify the impact of eyelid application of Latisse (bimatoprost 0.03 percent, Allergan) on periorbital fat is under way, its lead investigator said at the Cosmetic Surgery Forum.

Several factors play intertwining roles in achieving a successful aesthetic consult. Actively engaging and connecting with the patient and finding out the patient’s real reasons for wanting to look more youthful are essential for improved aesthetic outcomes, according to an expert.

Common diseases can present in unusual ways, so treatment-resistant fungal infections on the skin should be biopsied, as these infections can mimic or coexist with malignancies, according to research presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Dermatology Association.

Dermatologists and other medical specialists around the world who treat patients with actinic keratoses (AKs or solar keratoses) will soon be able to refer to new evidence-based (S3) guidelines for management.

Traditional retirement plans are designed for taxpayers who earn less than a specific amount per year. By traditional, we mean plans that go by names like 401(k), profit sharing, 403(b), pension, thrift, or 457 plans.

Gluten and gluten-sensitive enteropathy have become hot topics among the lay public and in medical practices. John Zone, M.D., from the University of Utah, Salt Lake City, discusses how gluten sensitive enteropathy may impact many areas of dermatology.

Social media is about being social. But when you first start out, no one knows who you are, and no one cares.

Should you talk with your patients about dental work history? Michael Persky, M.D., posed this question at the Vegas Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology meeting in June. He referenced two patients who presented with nodules following hyaluronic acid filler injections. Listen to the expert panel discuss this issue in our exclusive roundtable video.

The future of hospital dermatologic consultations may lie in teledermatology. According to a study published this month in JAMA Dermatology, using teledermatology for inpatient hospital consultations, in addition to an in-person dermatologist, can improve patient triage and efficiency.

Staphylococci bacteria on the skin’s surface can produce a biofilm that occludes the sweat ducts, which results in atopic dermatitis and eczema, according to results of a recent study.

Infliximab, a monoclonal antibody, may be an effective treatment for children with Kawasaki disease, results of a recent study suggest.

Though half of melanoma patients with the BRAF mutation respond positively to treatment with BRAF inhibitors, most develop resistance to the drugs and experience disease progression. A new study suggests a drug used to treat malaria may help to block the pathway that causes this BRAF inhibitor resistance.

Performing sentinel lymph node biopsies on melanoma patients can significantly prolong a patient's disease-free life by early detection of metastasis, according to a recent study.

Using educational videos focused on premature aging caused by sun exposure was more likely to improve teens’ sunscreen use than videos focused on skin cancer risk, a recent study suggests.

If your practice’s business is anything like national trends, you may need to beef-up your number of staff members for 2014 to handle the explosion of aesthetic procedures coming through your doors.

The skincare company PhotoMedex has signed a definitive agreement to acquire LASIK provider LCA-Vision for more than $106 million.

Members of Congress have reached an agreement that would repeal the sustainable growth rate formula, which is used to determine Medicare reimbursement rates for physicians. The agreement allows for guaranteed annual reimbursement increases of 0.5 percent over the next five years for Medicare providers.

Noninvasive, nonscarring treatment of basal cell carcinoma (BCC) could be on the horizon.

Cryotherapy may be more effective than CO2 laser ablation in treatment of actinic keratosis (AKs) on the face and scalp, according to a recent study.

Recent reports on results from the Psoriasis Longitudinal Assessment and Registry (PSOLAR) study show there are no distinct patterns of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE), and there are limited rates of malignancy, overall.

Drinking alcohol regularly may increase risk of developing melanoma by up to 55 percent, according to a new study.

Results of a long-term, multicenter study show that brimonidine is effective in treating moderate-to-severe facial erythema caused by rosacea.

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire PreCision Dermatology for $475 million in cash plus $25 million payable upon achievement of a sales milestone.