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Topical 90 percent medical grade kanuka honey and 10 percent glycerin may be an effective rosacea treatment, according to a study.

Most of our normal skin-resident viruses reside in our skin bacteria, but may affect health via their influence on the microbiome.

In part three of the discussion on isotretinoin, our experts discuss distinguishing sinus tracts or keratinous cysts from nodular areas of inflammation and techniques for treating via intralesional injection.

The treatment and management of acne and rosacea in patients with skin of color can be tricky and it behooves the astute clinician to be wary of the pitfalls and challenges associated with treatment.

Learn more and explore several alternatives for treating warts and molluscum.

Study finds an association between excess weight loss post bariatric surgery and symptomatic improvement in cases of severe psoriasis. Learn more

The ASDS, AAD, and other dermatology societies offer a wide variety of resources and programs that dermatologists can implement and get involved in to prevent skin cancer in their communities.

A recent study shows people with facial erythema were strongly associated with having poor health and negative personality traits. Participants reported negative impacts of rosacea emotionally, socially, and at work. Doctors should seek to address both the aesthetic as well as the psychological impacts of the disease.

Practical tips for eliminating unnecessary steps and time-sappers in your daily operations.

The drugs that physicians prescribe are generally believed to be safe, having typically undergone thorough FDA scrutiny. Nevertheless, adverse drug reactions do occur and knowing which drugs are common offenders and how to best identify potential offenders is crucial in optimally treating and managing patients with adverse drug reactions.

When systemic illnesses present with cutaneous manifestations, dermatologists have an opportunity to play a pivotal role in fast, accurate identification and diagnosis.

An exploration of the role of mentoring in the medical community, medical education, and learning in general.

Systemic treatment of onychomycosis can produce side effects that are undesirable. Lasers used as an adjunct to topical agents may be another effective approach to treating onychomycosis.

A laser that made news in tattoo removal and shows promise in the treatment of acne is now cleared for a new indication: the treatment of pigmented lesions. Learn more

Up to 27% of acne patients don’t even get their prescriptions filled, let alone take them. So how do you increase compliance to get your patients well? Address the roadblocks, one expert says.

The dermatologist community is ever-changing in many ways, including practice type and organization, lifestyle, and density from state to state. View this infographic to learn more.

Dermatologists are frequently asked about solutions to large pores. Get answers by reading more.

All permanent hair dyes contain paraphenylenediamine (PPD), which is a common allergen. Learn more

The new sunscreen labeling information instituted last summer is “water resistant for 80 minutes.” Find out what this means.

A novel structural approach to improving under eye bags is the use of a compressive material to improve the contour of the lower eyelid. Learn more on this approach.

Eyelash hair is just like any other hair on the body requiring an intact cuticle for beauty. Eyelashes have a very short anagen phase, accounting for their short length and the lack of need to cut the eyelashes. Find out more

In a study of 501 genomes and protein-building sequences, called exomes, researchers found a newly identified member of a group of tumor suppressor genes is mutated in about 5.4% of melanomas. And these melanomas make up a particularly deadly subset in the skin cancer. Learn more

A doctor is hit with a lawsuit for malpractice and a simultaneous suit for charging too much for copying records. What can he do?

Unhappy patients discourage dermatologists and staff, and they result in negative feedback and business loss. What turns anxious and grumpy into calm and happy? A few of Dermatology Times’ Editorial Advisory Board members share their favorite tricks.

Our words carry tremendous weight. They can shape or misshape a patient’s perspective of you, of her condition, and of her treatment outcome. In the everyday hustle of seeing patients, these are things you should never say and why.

Dermatology Times invited you to share the one driving reason you entered the field of dermatology. You told us, and we listened. Here are the results.

The dermatologist community is ever-changing in many ways, including practice type and organization, lifestyle, and density from state to state. View this infographic to learn more.

These are Dr. S. Manjula Jegasothy's top picks for best skin care products in 2015.

Could the secret to happy patients be found in a smile? Dr. Richard Castellano offers his observations and advice.

Medical practices that perform fee-for-service procedures are vulnerable to employee theft. Here's what you need to know to remain vigilant.