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A group of dermatologists have filed a class-action lawsuit against the American Board of Medical Specialties and the American Board of Dermatology for allegedly creating a Mohs Surgery Board that would require dermatologists to be board certified in order to conduct the procedure.…

Sunless tanners are meant to be a safe alternative to outdoor and indoor tanning. However, a new study published in JAMA…

I founded the nonprofit Melanoma Education Foundation (MEF) in 1999, one year after my 26-year old son Daniel tragically passed away from the disease. From day one we studied the most beneficial ways to get teens to absorb critical information about melanoma. To that end, we created melanoma lessons for high school and middle school teachers to present to their students.



The attention span of teens has never been shorter, and few have the patience to listen intently to a…

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has just approved of Tecovirimat or Tpoxx, the first antiviral drug proven to treat smallpox. However, there isn’t necessarily a practical use for the drug as there hasn’t been a known case of smallpox since 1977.

According to FDA officials, the…

A jarring new Medscape report has found that 46 percent of dermatologists have been a victim of sexual harassment over the last three years. This was the highest…

Gel manicures make our nails look like they were done by Keith Haring or some other pop artist painter. They’re sleek, slick and glossy and last way longer than conventional polish. However, UVA rays used to dry out gel manicures can provoke dangerous, long-term side effects.

Gel manicures…

Valeant Pharmaceuticals recently received a Complete Response Letter (CRL) from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for their DUOBRII, an experimental lotion to treat plaque…

As part of our desire to spotlight leaders in the field of dermatology, the following is the second of a two-part article on Peter Lio, MD, FAAD, an expert in Atopic Dermatitis.  Dr. Lio is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology & Pediatrics at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, and a physician with …

As part of our desire to spotlight leaders in the field of dermatology, the following is the first of a two-part article on Peter Lio, MD, FAAD, an expert in Atopic Dermatitis.  Dr. Lio is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology & Pediatrics at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, and a physician with Medical Dermatology Associates of Chicago.  A full bio of Dr. Lio follows the…

It’s unclear when the obsession to rid our faces of blackheads began, but it could have started with pore strips, a Band-Aid like adhesive that works by allegedly ripping out dirt and grime from our pores with the flick of the wrist. However, dermatologists doubt pore strips’ claim to effectively wipe out blackheads and believe that they can…

A young woman in New York developed a case of onychomadesis, a condition in which the nails stop growing and then completely fall off, after getting a fish pedicure at a spa. An assessment of this unusual case was recently published in …

Children with autism are at a greater risk for developing skin allergies, according to a recent study published in JAMA Network Open. The findings could potentially help behavioral researchers better understand mood swings and anxiety exhibited in young people…

Dermatology has a diversity problem, and according to dermatologists at the University of California San Francisco, the root of this racial imbalance begins with residency admissions.

Only …

Humans are typically happier in the summer. Sunlight increases our serotonin levels, thus regulating our mood and making us feel more relaxed. As enjoyable as it is to spend time outdoors in the warmer months, there are some summer-related skin conditions you should be aware of:

Plant rashes…

A hair salon in New Orleans is teaching stylists to identify skin cancer on their clients’ scalps as a way to help increase the rate of early melanoma detection.

Mark the SPOT! is…

Reliable Erectile Dysfunction treatment takes experience, skills, knowledge and comprehensive treatment plan. Dr. Shawn Blick offers all this for patients living in and around Phoenix, AZ. Specializing in hassle-free minimally invasive surgery; Dr. Blick prides himself in offering high quality erectile dysfunction surgery through a tailor-made holistic approach to the condition not only focusing on the symptoms but also the source. When you entrust your…

Dr.  Amrendra Kumar is the tasteful head, dermatologist and hair transplant specialist in DermaClinix and extraordinary compared to other skin authorities, in short he is one of best skin specialist in New Delhi. He has confidence in giving her best for each situation.

Dr. Amrendra Kumar has gotten her medicinal degree (MBBS)…

Pharmacy aisles are brimming with products that claim to cure all kind of skin ailments. However, studies show that the key to good skin isn’t a quick-fix serum or cream but maintaining a healthy gut. The …

In many specialties, it seems that artificial intelligence (AI) is gaining a lead on human physicians. Dermatology is the latest field to reckon with the technology, as a new international study…

Is your state giving you skin cancer? A recently released study from the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) analyzed the rates of skin cancer…