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The role of dermoscopy has expanded beyond melanoma detection. Experts offer best practices and explain how to embrace and use this powerful tool to get more complete and accurate diagnoses.

We asked you what your key challenges have been this year. These are your top-of-mind concerns.

There can often be delays in identifying SCARs and related conditions like TEN and SJS. The optimal management of these presentations involves multidisciplinary care.

MIPS will replace the Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) and CMS will adjust Medicare payments to most physicians either up or down by as much as 9% depending on how well they score in four performance categories. One expert shares insight based on a recent article published in JAMA Forum.

Researchers have uncovered new pathways that control skin lightening and tanning, which could lead to a novel class of therapeutics for treating pigmentation disorders.

Some unconventional therapies for rosacea get to the root of the problem, with apparent positive impacts on inflammation, skin barrier dysfunction and vascular function.

A seasoned dermatologist shares his views about dermatologists being overpaid, when to treat and when not to treat, and how best to stay informed.

Researchers report on survey findings that shed light on why patients find acne consultations ineffective.

Researchers reveal that patients may have concerns with acne consultations. The authors offer tips to improve acne consults.

Acne presents with certain nuances in darker skin patients. Exacerbating factors, treatment approaches and desired treatment outcomes may differ from lighter skin patients.

Security and encryption are key elements of a protocol for using a smart phone to take clinical pictures. Without those, dermatologists risk heavy fines and more.

Among the HIPAA secured platforms that can be used for photo sharing via secure messages is Doximity. The platform’s messaging is HIPAA-secure, and this is how.

Education is crucial for protecting yourself from possible misconduct from financial advisors. Recognizing these red flags can help you choose wisely and avoid mistakes.

This is an interesting and credible study of infants, suggesting there probably is a link, one expert notes. It remains to be seen whether water softeners and chlorine filters should be recommended one day. Read more on the data.

Pfizer and Anacor Pharmaceuticals announced in May that the pharmaceutical companies merged with Pfizer acquiring Anacor for about $5.2 billion. Dermatologists say merger is a good move for patients.

The investigational sebum-inhibiting topical DRM01 had positive results in a phase 2b study, which paves the way for phase 3 trials planned for 2017.

Results indicate an investigational topical anticholinergic product in development for patients with primary axillary hyperhidrosis may offer patients an effective new treatment option if approved.

EWG, which focuses on consumer and environmental health, claims that 72 percent of 750 available sunscreens the group evaluated offer inferior protection or contain ingredients that could harm skin. Some pediatric dermatologists weigh in.

The authors of a recent ranking scored cities according to 17 key metrics, including “melanoma incidence rate per 100,000 residents,” “ultraviolet index” and “number of days with extreme temperatures,” to “number of dermatologists.”This and more can be found on WalletHub’s analysis comparing 150 of the largest American cities.

Regulations surrounding electronic health records are evolving. The medical community waits hopefully for a system that focuses more on outcomes and less on the use of technology itself.

To establish and maintain a professional medical image in social media, pay careful attention to the content of posts. Be aware that social media content is admissible as evidence in courts of law.

A gene expression profile test rivals sentinel node biopsy in predicting distant metastasis in stage 1 and stage 2 melanoma, according to results from a new multicenter performance study.

Essential oils, aloe vera, supplements, diet, and other solutions may be of use for patients who request alternative or integrative treatments for seborrheic dermatitis.

A recent paper sheds light on the relationship between smoking and psoriasis. Results offer a whole scenario related to the impact of smoking on psoriasis.

Make Big Change is a grassroots nonprofit that focuses on putting dispensers with free sunscreen around public outdoor areas nationwide. The dispensers come with infographics that communicate sun exposure dangers and prevention benefits.

Innovative modifications of conventional treatments for actinic keratosis (AK) can help patients live with this chronic disease in more comfort and greater safety, and with potentially improved outcomes.

A pioneering summit between healthcare payers and groups pursuing standardized outcome measures in dermatology has revealed that payers want outcome measures that are published, universally accepted and practical both for clinicians and payers.

A phase 2/3 multi-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel, three-arm study looking at Nalbuphine ER for prurigo nodularis will evaluate safety and efficacy in 63 patients.

Itch publishes original scientific papers that contribute to the understanding of the basic mechanisms and clinical aspects of pruritus. Unlike a printed journal, Itch’s online format allows for papers to be published after they’ve been reviewed.

Legal arguments can be based on foreseeable complications, even when physicians are safety conscious.