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Researchers explore the association between drug price and market competition among the most commonly prescribed topical generic medications in dermatology. Here's what they found. 

The TNF alpha inhibitor certolizumab pegol (Cimzia, UCB) has achieved the highest response rates seen in phase three trials of self-injectable biologics for psoriasis.

Biologic tildrakizumab-asmn approved with suffix as differentiator from future biosimilar versions.

The use of cloudbased platforms to send, receive and store patient data in teledermatology adds security risks.

A 13-year-old girl presented with a history of atopic dermatitis and alopecia totalis. Nine months after starting dupilumab, the patient regrew hair on 60 percent of her scalp.

Severe case of dupilumab-associated conjunctivitis successfully managed without discontinuing therapy.

In this month's Innovation column, Steve Xu, M.D. and Morgan Nguyen discuss how to incorporate innovation into medical societies.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved clearance for a new acne treatment that selectively targets sebaceous glands, according to a news release.

Proscia Inc., a digital technology company specializing in the development of artificial intelligence applications and software for digital pathology, recently secured $8.3 million in an initial round of financing.

We've gathered eight of our most interesting Legal Eagle articles from 2018, in which Dr. David J. Goldberg helps navigate some of the most complicated legal questions facing dermatologists today.

Halobetasol propionate once a week for eight weeks in plaque psoriasis patients was effective, with no adverse events.

It can take weeks to achieve results after restarting biologic treatments that were stopped, study shows.

When it comes to opioids, neither patient nor provider is equal. This article explores recent research that highlights the differences in who will receive and who will write a prescription for opioids.

Winter blues and seasonal depression are common. Here are some helpful tips to keep the season merry and bright.

While snow-covered branches and gently falling flakes may be a Normal Rockwell-esque vision for the winter months, icy wind and dry air is a recipe for disaster when it comes to skin.

Can I lose my license for giving a curbside consult? Dr. David J. Goldberg covers this issue in this month's Legal Eagle column. 

Long lauded for its ability to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, botulinum toxin is now being considered for reducing scarring.

Low-dose bleomycin injections used to treat venous and venous lymphatic malformations might have an unanticipated side effect, according to recent research.

Investigators from the Health Hazard Evaluation Program of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently issued these safety recommendations for tattoo removal.

Older skin might heal more slowly, but it heals with less scarring than younger skin, according to new research.

Image IQ: A 52-year-old man undergoing chemotherapy experiences erythematous lesions on his palms and soles five days after treatment. What’s your diagnosis?

Rather than being fueled by a singular desire to be more physically attractive, patients seeking cosmetic procedures are driven by emotional, physical, social and professional reasons, a JAMA Dermatology study shows.

Adding oral tranexamic acid as adjuvant therapy is effective for treating refractory melasma, according to recently published research.

Topical sirolimus may provide a less-invasive treatment option for patients with angiofibroma, according to recent studies.

Wound healing is impaired in both psoriasis and multiple sclerosis. Understanding the pathophysiology of these two chronic conditions is vital to generating and improving treatment targets.

Dermatologists must be able to distinguish between infected and noninfected diabetic foot ulcers because whether or not a DFU is infected can help determine treatment protocol, says Warrent S. Joseph, D.P.M, FIDSA. 

Protease modulating therapies are used to assist in venous leg ulcer closure, but a recent review suggests that physicians should reexamine the biomarker's role in targeted chronic wound healing therapies.