Avoiding pitfalls of venous disease requires deliberate approach

From diagnosis to treatment of leg veins, avoiding pitfalls requires attention to detail, according to an expert.
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Guidelines aim to standardize, advance actinic keratoses treatments

Dermatologists and other medical specialists around the world who treat patients with actinic keratoses (AKs or solar keratoses) will soon be able to refer to new evidence-based (S3) guidelines for management. » Full article

Psoriatic arthritis: Treatment options and approaches
Symptoms of psoriatic arthritis include inflammation in the joints and excessive production of skin cells. Learn about treatment options to help reduce these symptoms in your patients. Articles, video, tools and CME. Read More.

Intraoperative hemostasis keeps complications to a minimum

Although still considered rare, hemorrhagic complications remain the most common of the complications that can occur following dermatologic surgery, according to results of a study.
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Newer lasers, older modalities find their niche for resurfacing

Although use of older resurfacing modalities is falling in favor of fractional lasers and fillers, experts say, dermabrasion and chemical peels continue to play a role for some operators.
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Fungal infections may mimic malignancies

Common diseases can present in unusual ways, so treatment-resistant fungal infections on the skin should be biopsied, as these infections can mimic or coexist with malignancies, according to research presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Dermatology Association. » Full article

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