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- Consumer Reports: Many Sunscreens Don't Provide as Much Protection as they Claimhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/consumer-reports-many-sunscreens-dont-provide-as-much-protection-as-they-claim/2458559/More than 40 percent of sunscreens test well below their advertised sun protection factor (SPF) level, according to Consumer Reports. In the new report, Consumer Reports tested and rated 65 water-resistant lotions, sprays, and sticks with SPF claims of 30 or higher and found that 28 of them—43 per…
- PE-Backed Ownership of Dermatology Practices Is On The Risehttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/pe-backed-ownership-of-dermatology-practices-is-on-the-rise/2460104/Private equity firms have increased their financial stakes in dermatology practices throughout the United States, but exactly how this affects care is not fully understood yet. Private equity-backed dermatology management groups acquired 184 dermatology practices from 2012 to 2018, with the number…
- Valeant Dermatology ASPIRE HIGHER Scholarship Program Names Winnershttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/valeant-dermatology-aspire-higher-scholarship-program-names-winners/2458472/Valeant Dermatology, a division of Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC, announced the winners of its ASPIRE HIGHER Scholarship Program. Nine undergraduate and graduate students were selected from a pool of 970 applicants and awarded up to $10,000 each toward tuition expenses for the coming s…
- HEROES Educational Campaign Highlights Role of Salons in Promoting Skin and Scalp Healthhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/heroes-educational-campaign-highlights-role-of-salons-in-promoting-skin-and-scalp-health/2461766/The Global Healthy Living Foundation (GHLF) is launching HEROES (Health Education + Reliable Outreach + Empathetic Support), a free platform to equip salon professionals to better support their clients with skin and scalp conditions. The HEROES program includes online educational content and resou…
- Derms Give Back: Caring for Veteranshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/derms-give-back-caring-for-veterans/2460989/Caring for veterans inspires dermatologists like Joshua E. Lane, MD every single day. Dr. Lane practices in Columbus, GA, near Fort Benning, a large military base, and many of his patients are veterans. He was so moved by their service and selflessness that he joined the United States Air Force at…
- AAD Throws Some Shade At 26 Schools With 2017 Shade Structure Grantshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/aad-throws-some-shade-at-26-schools-with-2017-shade-structure-grants/2458245/The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) awarded shade structure grants to 26 schools and non-profit organizations across the country. Since its launch in 2000, the AAD’s Shade Structure Grant Program has awarded 350 shade structure grants, which provide shade for more than 600,000 individuals ea…
Novel Treatments for Acne
https://practicaldermatology.com/topics/acne-rosacea/novel-treatments-for-acne/19761/Joshua Zeichner, MD discusses three new treatments now available in the acne treatment armamentarium. For patients with severe acne, a new low-dose isotretinoin in a micronized formulation allows for better absorption, even without food. Dr. Zeichner also discusses the benefits of a new topical retiWhat's New in Dermatopathology
https://practicaldermatology.com/topics/skin-cancer-photoprotection/what-s-new-in-dermatopathology/18992/Joshua Zeichner, MD speaks with Clay Cockerell, MD about the latest developments in dermatopathology. Specifically, Dr. Cockerell discusses how new tests may change melanoma diagnosis and change the way dermatopathologists and dermatologists interact.Update on Melanoma Detection and Screening
https://practicaldermatology.com/topics/skin-cancer-photoprotection/update-on-melanoma-detection-and-screening/19095/From full body skin exams to emerging tape-strip methods for melanoma diagnosis, Laura Ferris, MD talks about the latest research in skin cancer diagnosis with host Joshua Zeichner, MD.COVID-19 Impact: iPledge and Isotretinoin Prescribing
https://practicaldermatology.com/topics/acne-rosacea/covid-19-impact-ipledge-and-isotretinoin-prescribing/19763/For patients on isotretinoin, complying with the iPledge program while treating patients virtually can be challenging. Joshua Zeichner, MD discusses new FDA guidance that allows female patients to take OTC pregnancy tests in order to continue treatment. He also discusses when patients do and do not