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To combat declining revenues during this recession, dermatology practices must pay close attention to customer service - everything from the reception area to staff interactions.

David Kingsley, M.D., interacts with 60 to 70 patients a day at his bustling Kearney, Neb., general dermatology practice. He thrives, he says, because he loves the work and the people.

A recent trial with etanercept proved largely ineffective in the treatment of hidradenitis suppurativa.

Psoriasis and metabolic syndrome seem to be increasingly related disease entities.

The certification of pediatric dermatology as a subspecialty is a relatively recent milestone in the field of dermatology.

I was dismayed to learn that the elite leadership of the American Academy of Dermatology has hastily supported House Bill 3200.

According to one expert, experience plays a major role in the mastery of laser surgery, especially for physicians who are just learning to use these devices.

As a physician, I am starved for time. Social networking sites allow me to get the medical information I need quickly and efficiently. I can chat with other colleagues on cases, as well as learn about new products and services coming down the pike.

Because of the late hour, the physician does not clean up his medical waste and needles, knowing that his nurse will do a perfectly appropriate job in the morning.

When psoriasis is restricted to the nails, it creates a dilemma for doctor and patient, an expert says.

Specialized products and ionizing hair dryers battle frizzy hair.

Acne therapy is and has always been an important part of every dermatology practice. Whether we are accustomed to treating infantile acne, teenage acne, adult acne or even the Aesthetic complications of acne, therapy for acne is a complicated issue.

All signs lead to future tax increases. We have historic deficit levels, an aggressive legislative agenda and a president whose campaign promises included raising taxes on households with annual incomes above $250,000.

A combination of three potent antioxidants proves to be very efficient in the treatment of wrinkles and other signs of aging and photoaging.

Researchers at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center are among those studying a new antigen in hopes of developing a vaccine against melanoma

The intake of vitamin D does not influence the risk of developing melanoma, a study shows.

Fractional resurfacing is in high demand, and physicians who have adopted this technology early say it is living up to the hype.

Regardless of the physician's skill and experience, complications can arise with laser surgery. Knowing how to deal with them lessens problems for the doctor and patient, experts say.

According to one expert, a gluten-free diet is the best approach to treating dermatitis herpetiformis.

People of African descent face unique hair concerns, and hair straighteners, relaxers and extensions can break, burn and otherwise damage the hair and scalp.

The new eyelash growth product Latisse (bimatoprost ophthalmic solution 0.03 percent, Allergan) is gaining a strong following among patients and their doctors.

Hair loss can be caused by various factors, including genetics and stress. Doctors must determine the cause in order to treat the condition effectively.

Medical therapy can be an important option for primary treatment of nonmelanoma skin cancer in some patients.

If you're of a conservative bent, you probably have some of your savings invested in bank certificates of deposit (CDs). If so, you're already well aware of the poor rates that CDs are paying these days.

Nail exfoliation is an idea adopted from skincare to nail care. The concept in facial exfoliation is to remove the desquamating corneocytes creating softer, smoother, more attractive skin.

The surge in waterless hand sanitizers is creating an increase in brittle nails. An expert discusses some tried-and-true treatments that can help.

Have you ever examined what is left in your exam rooms at the end of the day? The staff is gone and the patients have all left, but something very important is left behind. What is it? Your trash!

Novel therapy appears to be a promising tool for hair growth promotion, an expert says.

A novel instrument for evaluating pigmented lesions is useful, a study finds.

A doctor suggests treating distal subungual nail bed disease by using active ingredients dissolved in alcohol-based solutions and pinpointing the location of delivery.