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Dr. Matt Davidson, Ph.D., wanted to find an effective and affortable treatment for the recurring common warts on his hands, which has lead him to become one of the youngest, if not youngest, pharmaceutical company pioneers in the country. 

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved sarecycline (Seysara, Almirall, S.A.) in October for the treatment of non-nodular moderate-to-severe acne vulgaris in patients 9 years of age and older, according to a company news release.

Victor Desmond Mandel, M.D. and colleagues describe a reconstruction strategy for chronic infected neoplastic ulcers of the lower extremities using a dermal matrix and a unique postoperative dressing protocol.

Image IQ: A 55-year-old woman with a history of inflammatory bowel disease reported a very painful, deep pustule on her leg that may rupture. What’s your diagnosis?

Whether you need a little inspiration, or a complete Turkey Day save, we’ve found some of the best YouTube channels for everyone from the culinary expert to the cooking challenged.

This is the time of year where we reflect on what we are thankful for. But gratitude doesn’t always come easily. Learn how you can practice gratitude in your daily life.

I have pending malpractice lawsuits after opening a medical spa. What are my legal issues?

In this month's Innovation Column, Drs. Steve Xu and William Ju discuss the need for entrepreneurship education in medical school and residency training.

Identifying the presence of bacterial and fungal species improves antimicrobial therapy, according to a recent review published in the July issue of Advances in Wound Care.

Image IQ:  A 43-year-old man with a symmetrical palpable purpura rash on his legs. What’s your diagnosis?

Women in treatment for skin diseases, including psoriasis, experience higher levels of non-psychotic psychiatric disorders, including anxiety and depression, than men.

For women with psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis who take secukinumab during pregnancy or conception, recent research shows adverse pregnancy events don’t happen at a higher rate.

A 10-year-old girl is experiencing hair loss with no signs of lesions or scarring on her scalp. What’s your diagnosis?

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) has multiple uses, but billing can be complicated. In this article, we outline its uses and billing codes.

Gender and sex play a part in detemining which topical products are most successful for patients. This table is compiled based on a review of articles form the International Journal of Women's Dermatology.

Patients that schedule regular mammograms could easily be encouraged to screen for melanoma via self-skin examination when given instructions at their breast cancer screenings, according to a recent study. This type of intervention program could be an effective strategy to increase skin cancer awareness.

Patients in outpatient primary care clinics are choosing to learn about genomic testing to detemine their risk of melanoma, according to a recent clinical trial. 

Congress has proposed two bills that are designed to promote a "scientific exchange" between drug manufacturers and physcians. As a result, drug manufacturers may be able to share clinical data and non-FDA-approved uses of drugs with healthcare providers in the future.

Mindfulness and relaxation are key for heading off burnout and exhaustion.

A nodule develops over the course of months with pain, swelling, distal numbness and muscle weakness. What’s your diagnosis?

As more dermatologists implement EHR systems, many are wondering if EHR adoption will increase or decrease their medical legal liability. Dr. David Goldberg provides his insight in this month's legal column.

In this month's Innovation Column, Drs. Steve Xu and William Ju discuss the unique advantage dermatologists have when it comes to innovation in healthcare.

The FDA has approved Ortho Dermatologic’s new drug application for Altreno (tretinoin 0.05 percent) lotion for the treatment of acne vulgaris.

Developing doctor-patient relationships are key to avoiding oversimplification of characteristics like race and gender, which can result in stereotyping and medical mismanagement.

A literature review by an international group of physicians shows that the physiological skin parameters differ among men and women suggesting that treatment choices should differ as well.

Can clinicians working for Catholic health care organizations prescribe the birth control pill for acne? A recent article discusses the ethical and legal problems these clinicians face when patients request to be treated with oral contraceptives.