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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.

Since these devices are sold over-the-counter, no one really wants to know because injection into the skin would technically make the rollers a device that would require Food and Drug Administration attention.

I thoroughly enjoyed the lead article about “antimicrobial stewardship” in the October edition of Dermatology Times (“Antimicrobial stewardship: How dermatologists can be part of the solution, Vol. 34, No. 10). It succinctly and effectively detailed that for healthcare providers in general and dermatologists in specific, it is our duty to utilize antimicrobials appropriately.

Dermatologists might slash the development of resistance to antibiotics by embracing lower, subantimicrobial doses for acne cases that require only anti-inflammatory activity, experts say. However, they add, getting the majority of dermatologists to accept this message likely will prove challenging.

Top-line results from North American phase 3 clinical trials show that a series of injections with ATX-101 is safe, well-tolerated, and results in clinically meaningful and statistically significant reductions in submental fat or “double chin.”

Skin poration is a not a new concept, but rather the application of acupuncture techniques to skincare. This trend has now spread to the United States.