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The way you categorize your payments may make a difference of $10,000 or more each year, every year of your career. Find out how.

Applications and nominations for several awards are being accepted now for dermatologists to receive recognition for thier work during the upcoming American Academy of Dermatology annual meeting.

Clinicians agree that multi-disciplinary teams are the optimal approach to managing advanced melanoma, for they aim for consistent messaging to patients about treatment and require that physicians who are members of the team support their therapeutic choices with evidence. However, obstacles include geographical challenges in community care, treatment sequencing and bias, and physician communication.

Dermatology Times editorial advisor Dr. Elaine Siegfried talks with Jim Leyden, M.D., emeritus professor of dermatology at the University of Pennsylvania about the art and science of isotretinoin therapy. Dr. Leyden, aside from being a member of the famed Acne Mafia, was a really active participant in the drug development process for isotretinoin, a drug for which, the institutional memory about that process may be fading. The two discuss many of the important initial clinical observations and those that others have made over the years.

Accruing and forthcoming data are being looked to for guidance on the best strategies for implementing these treatments. As valued members of the multidisciplinary care team for patients with metastatic melanoma, dermatologists should keep informed about these topics.

A recent study has shed some light on the genetic predisposition of rosacea as well as other associated environmental factors, which could lead to improved treatment and management of the disease.

Facial pigmentary disorders are a common reason why patients with skin of color seek dermatology care. Experts offer insights for establishing the diagnosis and choosing treatment.

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.