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Finding the right doctor for your procedure or surgery is the first step in the process.

Chemical peels come in a variety of strengths and can correct a number of problems. Learn more about the right chemical peel for you.

Early research suggests that nonsteroidal barrier repair creams might be worthwhile adjuncts in the treatment of atopic dermatitis.

Early clinical research shows that fractional deep dermal ablation is safe and effective for severe photodamage including rhytids, skin laxity and pigmentation problems, says a researcher involved with pivotal FDA trials.

Key developments in facial rejuvenation techniques that promote new collagen induction include the introduction of fractional ablative lasers, as well as the advent of adjunctive treatments including LEDs, fillers and topical agents, an expert says.

Today more dermatologists are using herbal topicals to treat dermatitis as well as other dermatological conditions. However, herbs are graded by the term "herbal actions" and there are 47 different types of herbal actions, and it can get complicated, according to Helen M. Torok, M.D., Medical Director, of Trillium Creek Dermatology & Surgery, Medina, Ohio.

For many of the conditions, available treatments control rather than cure the problem. But before deciding on treatment, the most important step for the dermatologist is to determine the cause of the condition.

The overwhelming majority of pediatric cases that present in dermatology are not urgent. However, doctors must be able to identify those that are, such as Kawasaki disease.

Recent research into contact dermatitis is providing new information about the causes of the disease-and new hope for more effective treatment. The ever-increasing amount of synthetics being developed, however, makes such research a daunting task indeed.

Ongoing research, in particular case-controlled studies, supports the safety of using topical calcineurin inhibitors (TCIs), particular as long-term intermittent therapy for either mild to moderate or moderate to severe atopic dermatitis.

Dr. Stress has lost three medical malpractice cases in 10 years. All have resulted in hundreds of thousands of dollars in payments, mandatory reporting of his losses to the National Practitioner's Data Bank, increases in his insurance premiums, and significant loss of time away from his family and patients while trying to defend these cases.

Probiotics will likely play a role in woundcare one day. Modulation of immunity via the gut following oral ingestion of probiotics could reduce the risk of wound infection. They may also aid wounds in the presence of biofilms, which are very difficult to eradicate. Since antibiotics are designed to kill single organisms and not clumps, they do not have great efficacy in eradicating biofilms. Dr. Reid has shown that some probiotic organisms can penetrate these biofilms and potentially pave the way for easier eradication.

First study in humans finds that the innate immune response is systemic, not localized. It bolsters hopes for stimulating this response to better protect against infection.

A population and genotypic study of the USA300 strain of community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) among gay men strongly suggests that the bacteria can be transmitted through skin-to-skin contact during sexual activity.

Atlanta-The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) apparently is serious about finding the causes of and treatments for a mysterious condition known as Morgellons disease.

Change doesn't come easy for most of us, especially when it involves money. If you're like me, you still remember the first time you walked into a bank to open an account - the fortress-like building, the prim and proper employees, tellers behind their glassed and barred cages. It was an intimidating experience, but somehow you knew that your money would be safe behind that imposing brass door to the bank vault.

Dermatologist John David Carey, M.D., did the interview for this profile while multitasking. He was washing dishes and keeping an eye (via baby monitor) on his son, Andr?, as the baby slept peacefully in another room.

Certainly, asset protection planning is a crucial part of a client's wealth planning today - especially for physicians. Everyone acknowledges that there is some risk of a beyond-insurance limits lawsuit for any doctor. If this is true, and proper asset protection may actually help you BUILD wealth, then such planning cannot be ignored.

The basic premise is that anyone can contribute to a 529 plan, regardless of age or income. This includes an individual, a corporation, a partnership, a trust, a guardian, a committee, a trustee, an executor, an administrator or any person acting in a fiduciary capacity. Local governments and some nonprofit organizations may also participate.

By using a protective chamber to shield mouse skin seeded with BCC, researchers say they have created the first reliable means of transplanting these tumors.0

Melanomas can appear very different in the dermoscope and have different genetic mutations, depending on the amount of ultraviolet radiation insult received over the years.0

Transplant patients have a higher risk of developing skin cancers than the normal population, and their specific risk factors must be scrutinized by wary physicians. According to one expert, a proactive treatment approach is crucial in order to control, diminish and even prevent skin cancers in this sensitive and susceptible patient population.

Using a gene-based sunscreen that can literally prevent your skin from developing non-melanoma skin cancer may sound a bit far-fetched. According to a recent breakthrough study, this is precisely what may be available to everyone world-wide, possibly making non-melanoma skin cancers a thing of the past.

New evolving technologies have always been welcomed by practicing physicians if these technologies serve to better diagnose and treat patients. According to one expert, confocal microscopy is one such technology that can positively assist dermatologists in more accurately diagnosing pigmented lesions. However, the sky may be the limit for this up and coming diagnostic tool.

A nonablative 1,550 nm erbium-doped fiber laser effectively treats facial and non-facial photodamage, rhytids and dyspigmentation with a favorable side effect and recovery profile, according to a recent study.

As the cosmeceuticals category explodes, dermatologists need to know how to dispense practical advice while keeping recommended regimens simple, says an expert.

State-of-the-art periorbital rejuvenation requires going beyond skin-tightening surgeries to address underlying structures from a three-dimensional, volumetric standpoint, says an expert.

Zoe Diana Draelos, M.D. answers cosmetic questions about hair shine and sunscreen safety

Results from a repeat treatment study highlight the persistence of the benefits provided by the family of smooth-gel hyaluronic acid fillers (Juvéderm, Allergan) for correction of nasolabial folds. The retreatment was administered within 24 to 36 weeks after the last initial treatment. It required significantly less filler volume than originally, and after 24 weeks, was associated with clinically significant improvement exceeding that achieved originally.

A relatively new trolamine/sodium alginate emulsion has proven to be noncomedogenic, according to a small study.