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Some years ago I wrote an editorial in this magazine about my early experience with an electronic medical record (EMR). I indicated that there were definite pitfalls, but overall, it was worth considering for your practice. Over the years I have become far more enthusiastic about this technology and would now strongly recommend it to all dermatologists, other than those who will be retiring very soon or those with a morbid fear of the 21st century and all that it has to offer.

In a dermatology practice, three medical technicians are served legal papers for practicing medicine without a license, and the dermatologist is accused of aiding and abetting the practice of medicine without a license. Such a crime is a felony in his state and could force Dr. M to lose his medical license.

Successful treatment of chronic pruritus requires recognizing that its origins might not be as clear-cut as formerly thought, an expert says.

For a chuckle, people turn to David Letterman’s Top 10 List. For some clinical pearls, dermatologists can look to Dialogues in Dermatology, a discussion at a recent meeting of the Florida Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery.

Key trends among topical treatments for psoriasis include the potential reformulation of systemic therapies into topical form, the search for steroid alternatives and the optimization of vehicles, an expert says.

Part one of our series on starting a laser practice went into the business nuts and bolts of launching a laser business - the how and why. Once dermatologists have determined there is a need for laser services at their practices and why, they’ll have to decide which lasers to purchase or lease.

Seaweed and oceanic extracts are the ingredients of the moment. Why? Because raw material suppliers have decided to put their efforts towards growth in this area.

Doctors and other healthcare providers should stop subcutaneous injection use of Expression by Enhancement Medical LLC, the Food and Drug Administration has announced. The product is not approved as a dermal filler.

Listen to part 1 in our series on medication adherence. Dr. Elaine Siegfried and Dr. Steven Feldman discuss the important role adherence plays in patient management.

Read part 1 in our series on medication adherence. Dr. Elaine Siegfried and Dr. Steven Feldman discuss the important role adherence plays in patient management.

The human monoclonal antibody dupilumab has shown promising results in treating moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis in a series of phase 2 studies as both monotherapy and in combination with topical glucocorticoids.

Results of a new study suggest pain and itching can be an indication of skin cancer.

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill that would streamline the approval process for over-the-counter sunscreen products.

The U.S. Surgeon General has issued a statement citing skin cancer as a “major public health problem” and noting the danger of indoor tanning and sun exposure.

Counterfeit medical products, including skin-tightening devices, are appearing at trade shows and pose risk and liabilities, according to a letter in a recent issue of Lasers in Surgery and Medicine.

A graphic for patients that explains what parabens are, where they come from and why they are used in various products.

Nanotechnology has been used by the largest cosmetic companies for decades. Nanotechnology can help change the texture of otherwise goopy ingredients, such as the titanium dioxide and zinc oxide used in sunscreens, as well as their bright chalky white appearance on the skin.

Food and Drug Administration regulations specifically prohibit or restrict use of certain ingredients in cosmetics.

Two comprehensive resources that allow users to search for factual, scientific information on personal care product ingredients.

Experts explain what we know and don’t know about some of today’s most controversial inactive OTC skincare and haircare ingredients.

Four sources that discuss paraben safety.

Popular consumer research destinations and what they have to say about inactive skincare and haircare ingredients.

Johnson & Johnson is phasing out certain controversial preservatives and other materials from its products. The move is in response to consumers’ concerns.

Expert offers talking points for when patients ask about preservatives in skincare and haircare products.

As healthcare reform advances, experts say, dermatologists face mounting pressure to prove their mettle to insurance exchanges and accountable care organizations (ACOs).

New prognostic factors may help to predict survival in patients diagnosed with thin melanoma, recent study findings suggest.

The depth of color is created by the amount of DHA applied and the amount of protein present in the skin. In areas where the stratum corneum is thicker, such as the palms, soles, elbows, and knees, the brown color appears darker.

Genentech has announced that its phase 3 coBRIM study, evaluating the safety and efficacy of a combination of cobimetinib and vemurafenib for the treatment of melanoma, has met its primary endpoint.

The asthma drug omalizumab may provide symptom relief to patients with chronic idiopathic urticaria, results of a recently published study suggest.

As a medical professional in the field of dermatology and aesthetics your time is valuable and there are only so many hours in a day. So the million-dollar question is: Beyond providing quality care for your patients and relying on voluntary referral sources, how you can maximize the potential of your practice?