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The prevalence and risk of thyroid diseases are significantly higher among patients with vitiligo compared to those without the condition, according to a recently published study.

Nicotinamide, better known as vitamin B3, may be capable of combating some antibiotic-resistant staph infections that threaten public health globally, according to a study.

Interleukin-21 demonstrated a significant overall response rate in first-line treatment of metastatic melanoma and warrants further examination, according to a new study.

Several unique immune-related adverse events in patients receiving either ipilimumab or tremelimumab may require a multidisciplinary medical team to manage, researchers say.

Health officials have identified a type of prediluted ink as the source of skin infections in tattoos that have been reported in four states.

The Food and Drug Administratio’s Pharmaceutical Science and Clinical Pharmacology Advisory Committee has requested that the agency be more specific on what nanotechnology products it is regulating and how it is doing so.

Patients with acne looking for a dermatologist may not have to go much farther than the nearest computer or smartphone once NoviMedicine, a new telemedicine firm, launches its system for linking potential patients with dermatologists for remote diagnosis and treatment.

High-risk human papillomavirus (hrHPV) infection in a subset of penile squamous cell carcinomas (PSCCs) may develop from undifferentiated penile intraepithelial neoplasia (PeIN), a new study reveals.

Infantile hemangiomas grow faster and earlier in infants than previously thought, according to new research findings.

Correctly diagnosing the many mimics of lymphoma requires consideration of both clinical and pathological findings, said Antonio Subtil, M.D., M.B.A., at the 2012 American Academy of Dermatology Summer Academy Meeting.

Compared with all that are available worldwide, fillers in the United States comprise a fairly limited selection, says Hassan Galadari, M.D., assistant professor of dermatology at the United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain.

Promising breakthroughs in treating children of color include the discovery that nutritional deficiencies may have implications in vitiligo, said Nanette Silverberg, M.D., at the 2012 American Academy of Dermatology Summer Academy Meeting.

Classical individualized homeopathic medicine provides a safe, inexpensive and nontoxic alternative for common dermatologic conditions such as acne, warts and eczema, according to Robert J. Signore, D.O.

Clinicians cannot assume a patient who presents with oral pigmentation has a benign condition, due to endogenous and exogenous pigment that can reflect local and systemic process, says Ginat Mirowski, D.M.D., M.D., F.A.A.D., a dermatologist and professor of oral pathology, medicine and radiology, Indiana University School of Dentistry, Indianapolis.

Hand sanitizers represent a new and perhaps underappreciated category of cosmeceutical, according to Zoe Draelos, M.D., a High Point, N.C., dermatologist in private practice and consulting professor, department of dermatology, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, N.C.

When working with the media, dermatologists should build their presentations around a key message that helps to focus the audience’s attention, says Patricia K Farris, M.D.

Recent findings regarding hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) highlight a possible genetic link to Alzheimer’s disease, said Ginette A. Hinds, M.D., at the 2012 American Academy of Dermatology Summer Academy Meeting.

It is safe and effective to use epinephrine in the digits for hand rejuvenation and hand repair, according to Emily Fisher, M.D., chief of cosmetic dermatology and laser dermatology, Lahey Clinic, Boston.

Two of the hottest controversies in today’s dermatologic drug therapy involve medical concerns surrounding finasteride (Propecia, Merck) and Zostavax (zoster vaccine live, Merck), said Stephen E. Wolverton, M.D., at the 2012 American Academy of Dermatology Summer Academy Meeting.

New guidelines for treating vitiligo cite phototherapy and combination therapy as the most effective management techniques.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will cover autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) gel for patients suffering chronic wounds only in approved clinical trials.

Certain blood pressure medications may increase the risk of lip cancer among non-Hispanic whites, according to results of a new study.

Roche Holding was ordered by a New Jersey jury to pay $18 million in damages to two former users of the acne medicine it once produced, Accutane (isotretinoin).

Immune cells can be activated in the tumors of some patients with melanoma, potentially influencing clinical outcomes, new research indicates.

A spray-applied cell therapy now known only as HP802-247 could be the next major step in the treatment of venous leg ulcers.

Additional evidence points to indoor tanning as a significant risk for contracting melanoma, according to a French research team.

Patients who have undergone kidney transplants are less likely to develop skin cancer when given sirolimus for immunosuppression than if they receive calcineurin inhibitors, a French study suggests.

Compact fluorescent light bulbs may be beneficial for the environment, but they could harm human skin, researchers warn.

From improving patient payments to fully harnessing the power of social media networks, the Business of Dermatology provides how-to guides for streamlining your medical practice operations. This special section from the August issue of Dermatology Times magazine also gives clinicians a complete picture of how to integrate an electronic health records system while avoiding potential pitfalls.

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