Coexisting problems impede onychomycosis

Tough cases of onychomycosis frequently include complicating factors such as psoriasis, onycholysis and non-dermatophyte infections, an expert says. » Difficult case considerations

Understanding the Psoriasis Patient
For information on psoriasis management, read the supplement Understanding the Psoriasis Patient: A Practical Approach to Patient Care at www.modernmedicine.com/psoriasis.

Nanotechnology accelerates wound healing

Choosing the right nanotechnology agent to aid in wound healing requires matching its properties to the stage of the wound being treated, an expert says. » Learn more about nanomaterials

Genetic nuances of skin aging

Despite the prevalence of extrinsic skin aging factors, genetic factors also play a role. It is important to ask questions about heredity prior to determining the course of treatment. » Expert advice on identifying intrinsic aging factors

In search of supplements for skin aging

Science and anecdotal evidence indicate some supplements make a difference for the skin. » Supplements with promise

Combination therapy likely to improve metastatic melanoma response

Treatment response in cases of metastatic melanoma will likely be enhanced with the future use of combined therapy that consists of molecularly targeted treatment and immune therapy. » Determining the right way to use therapies

Photoprotection crucial for all skin types

Dermatologists need to be vigilant and more are of the type and frequency of skin cancers that can occur in patients with darker Fitzpatrick skin types, an expert says. » Additional skin sites to inspect

There's a blind spot in every meaningful use attestation

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) pulls no punches when it warns healthcare providers that meaningful use audits are happening, at random, and consequences for failing the audit are costly. » What it takes to pass an audit

How high deductibles impact patients, practices

There has been a major shift in the financial aspect of patient care and it's affecting patients and those who provide their care in major ways. » What does this mean for you and your patients?

PODCAST: Best practices for managing nail fungal disorders

Nail fungal disorders are a common problem; however, the best achievable curate rates remain around 50 percent. Listen as Dermatology Times editorial advisor, Norman Levine, M.D., and Boni E. Elewski, M.D., professor of dermatology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, discuss treatment options. » Can statistics improve.

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