GLG News by Physicians who Treat Acne (US)

Doctors must be educated on the correct use of Methadone if unnecessary deaths are to be avoided.

Skin care encompasses cosmetic procedures.  But those cosmetic procedures should not take priority over the medical conditions - especially since dermatologists are uniquely qualified to treat them.  I didn't go to medical school, a residency in medicine, and a fellowship in dermatology to...

 This article is important in that it describes a growing trend among dermatologists to offer a higher level of "customer service" for their cash paying cosmetic patients. This has contributed in a small way to the long waits for non cosmetic dermatology patients to be able to see a dermatologist....

As a solo dermatologist who has been in practice for 34 years, I think some dermatologist have been forced to consecrate  on cosmetic issues of patients due to the low reimbursements of insurance companies.  I chose a different path in 1985.  I opted not to participate in managed care...

This article is important in that it describes a worrying trend for branded  pharmaceutical companies. As copays for branded products go up and the patients economic status worsens, the use of these drugs will fall. This may be especially true for medications in dermatology, where the perceived...

This article is important in that it confirms a commonly used method in clinical dermatology practice. Namely that of using Protopic for longer term maintenance to prevent flares, and to act as a topical steroid sparing agent. This has been done since the introduction of Protopic, and among dermatologists...

This article is important because it describes a growing concern that is not well known to the investment community or the public. Due to increased pressure from the generic companies, the FDA, and the public many companies are finding new uses for older medications. This is very true in dermatology...

This article is important because it outlines the rationale and benefits of the new collagen based filler from Ortho-Neutrogena/ Johnson and Johnson. This filler appears to last at least 6 months, and does not require pre testing as other collagen based fillers have needed in the past. The fact that...

Your mother and father will not get the compassion and care when they call for medical help .   It will not be available.  Your family physician was financially forced to leave.

The notion that a government agency can provide excellent health service is debunked by the tragedy of the United Kingdom's National Health Service's rejection of a chemotherapeutic agent for the treatment of breast cancer.