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Recent developments regarding acne and rosacea in skin of color include studies showing that combination topical products for acne appear safe in this population, and the fact that rosacea is perhaps more prevalent than many might expect.

The common challenges in treating patients with skin of color have not changed over the years, but continuing research has borne new and innovative treatment approaches and techniques that can better and more safely address the conditions often seen in this patient population.

Filler procedures have become a staple in the dermatologic armamentarium for the treatment of numerous cosmetic indications, allowing physicians to perform sophisticated soft tissue augmentation procedures in their patients, safely and effectively. Though the correction of nasolabial folds was the first and perhaps the most popular indication for fillers, nontraditional areas where these cosmetic tools can be implemented are ever growing.

Dermatologists have until Sept. 23 to put into place internal policies and procedures needed to comply with sweeping changes coming to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

The FDA approved two drugs and a companion diagnostic for the treatment of advanced metastatic melanoma Wednesday, the organization announced.

Overweight patients with osteoporosis may improve not only their weight condition but also their psoriasis simply by restricting calorie intake, new research from the Copenhagen University Hospital Gentofte, Denmark, suggests.

Clinicians can sift facts from fiction on diseases such as acne by checking Twitter, a letter by Boston-based Center for Connected Health researchers suggests.

A review of therapeutic alternatives for the treatment of eczema revealed that evening primrose oil and borage oil don’t have an effect on the condition.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced this morning that Sandoz is conducting a voluntary recall of its Methotrexate Sodium USP, 25 mg/mL, 40 mL injectable products. The manufacturer discovered particulate matter in vials during a routine quality inspection of retention samples.

Cutaneous squamous cell carcinomas typically are easily cured with surgery or ablation, but in certain patients with disease risk factors, the cancer can result in death, according to study findings.

Older patients who have nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC) may have a significantly lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, a recent study indicates.

A platelet-rich plasma (PRP) solution may be an effective treatment option for alopecia areata (AA), according to study findings.

Elderly patients with nonfatal skin cancers may not benefit from surgery, according to recent findings.

Newly released expert recommendations from the American Acne and Rosacea Society are the first evidence-based clinical guidelines for the management of acne vulgaris in children and adolescents.

Sun exposure may help to reduce blood pressure, demonstrating that the benefits of exposure to UV rays may be greater than the risk of getting skin cancer, according to a proof-of-principle study.

Parents who use their own saliva to clean their child’s pacifier may be helping to reduce their child’s likelihood of suffering from eczema and allergies.

The Food and Drug Administration is proposing that indoor tanning beds be labeled with warnings to notify users about the risks of developing skin cancer from the devices.

A novel compound reduces oxidative stress that results in the loss of pigment in hair, signaling a potential treatment breakthrough for gray hair and vitiligo, according to results of a study.

A Food and Drug Administration panel has recommended Juvéderm Voluma XC (hyaluronic acid, Allergan) as safe and effective to treat age-related volume loss in the mid-face.

Dermatologists in solo practice can turn to the AAD as a resource for navigating these challenging times.

I recently attended a fundraiser organized by medical students for a Peruvian Medical Mission. As physicians, we enter medicine to help, heal and console patients. For some time, I have contemplated joining an international medical mission to help, heal and console the less fortunate.

Dr. Derm logged into his office computer system, only to find a ransom note from a hacker, asking for money in exchange for the safe return of his patients’ records. While this might seem farfetched, this situation happened to a small medical practice outside Chicago, Surgeons of Lake County.

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

Integrative dermatology is an underused therapeutic modality in Western medicine. It is a holistic approach to the and management of various dermatologic disease and conditions. When implemented appropriately, therapeutic outcomes can be improved, according to a clinician who spoke at the 71st annual meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology.

The archetypal red face of dermatitis may conceal more diagnoses than originally meet the eye, according to an expert who spoke at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology.

The key to minimizing drug-related medical mishaps is getting current, accurate information to the point of care precisely when it’s needed, according to an expert who spoke at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology.

Botulinum toxin injections are more popular than ever in aesthetic medicine and have become a staple in the everyday armamentarium of the cosmetic physician.

The PicoSure laser (Cynosure) is proving to be a major breakthrough in tattoo removal by helping to clear notoriously stubborn colors quicker and more effectively then other laser technologies, according to an expert.

Making each patient visit unforgettably positive requires looking honestly at oneself and one’s practice, says an expert who spoke at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology.

Recent advances in radiation therapy for the treatment of nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC) have resulted in a resurgence of targeted photon therapy, a treatment modality particularly useful in an outpatient setting. In carefully selected patients and cases, radiation therapy can often be the treatment of choice for NMSCs, says a clinician who spoke at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology.