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Teledermatology can be a major part of some dermatology practices. In this Legal Eagle article, Dr. Goldberg discusses the liability issues surrounding telemedicine that could put you and your practice at risk.

Can the lips be augmented without dermal filler injections? According to Carlos Wambier, M.D., Ph.D, the answer is a resounding “yes.” (And we’re not talking about Kylie’s infamous glass challenge...)

Researchers in Taiwan investigated whether behavioral modifications such as weight reduction, alcohol abstinence, smoking cessation and exercise could impact psoriasis severity. Read what they discovered in this article.

Novel treatments for rosacea such as intradermal botulinum toxin-A and light therapies show promise, but more data is needed to prove their efficacy and safety in this patient population, says a recent paper.

Acoustic waves help to improve wound healing by increasing the release of systemic growth factors, but can they be used to effectively minimize post-cosmetic surgery scars?

Our Dermatology Times reporter gleans takeaways from several experts who spoke at the summer meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology.

LEO Pharma has submitted an Investigational New Drug Application (IND) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the study of an oral atopic dermatitis treatment, JW1601/LP0190, according to a company announcement. 

Researchers examine a microdermal grafting technique for hard-to-treat hypopigmented scars.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) accepted a new drug application (NDA) for Ortho Dermatologics’ novel tazarotene O.045% lotion (IDP-123) with a PDUFA action date of Dec. 22, 2019, according a recent announcement from the company.

How many patients who seek cosmetic procedures believe they are discriminated against because of their older age?  A recent study reports findings.

Research suggests iris width may determine aspects of ideal facial anatomy and be used to determine ideal facial structure.

In this on-going article, we plan to highlight new skincare products as they are released. Bookmark this page to stay up-to-date as we will update it every month.

In this table, we highlight how psoriasis treatments have evolved over the past four decades. 

To meet the skin's changing needs over various life stages, experts at the Generational Dermatology Symposium held earlier this year suggest being proactive about barrier problems and that moisturization is key to maintaining skin health.

Researchers examine T. purpurea benefits for “well-aging” in mature population.

Adding PRP to a base serum designed to maintain the viability of platelet cells personalizes topical cosmetic products.

Psoriasis patients face a long list of comorbidities, increased medical costs and increased mortality. Experts agree that the burden of psoriasis is heavy - what can dermatologists do to offer relief?

How far can drug companies go with off-label promotion? Dr. Goldberg addresses this and more in his latest Legal Eagle column.

Gillette announced in July that a 12-week study shows its SkinGuard razor reduced incidence of pseudofolliculitis barbae papules in men by more than 61% at three months.

Patients on powerful immunocompromising agents might be predisposed to infections; however the potential association between biologic agents and increased risk isn’t necessarily universal, Whitney High, M.D., reported during the summer meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology.

Kimberly S. Salkey, M.D., shares answers to some of the most common questions she encounters from patients about OTC hair loss treatments.

From portable desks to bluetooth trackpads, this is the latest and greatest roundup of organizational must-haves for the busy dermatologist.

Farnesol, an alcohol found in essential oils including ambrette seed and citronella, could be a beneficial component of facial masks, according to a recent study.

Psoriasis does not appear to impact fertility, but there are conflicting data on whether psoriasis itself affects the risk of pregnancy complications in women of childbearing age. This expert weighs in on the subject.

About one-third of patients with psoriasis are children or adolescents. Still, little research exists on treating this patient population. New disease management guidelines and emerging studies seek to fill the gap.

Recognize whether the test being ordered is the right one for the condition suspected, as well as whether the patient’s insurance company will fund it, Jennifer Hand, M.D., told colleagues at the Society for Pediatric Dermatology Annual Meeting this weekend in Austin, Texas.