Retrospective Analysis of US Litigations Involving Dermatologists From 2011 to 2022.

Background: Physician malpractice lawsuits are climbing, and the reasons underlying litigation against dermatologists are unclear.

Objective: To determine the reasons patients pursue litigation against dermatologists or dermatology practices.

Materials And Methods: A retrospective analysis of all state and federal cases between 2011 and 2022 was performed after a query using "Dermatology" and "dermatologist" as search terms on 2 national legal data repositories.

Submental fat reduction using sequential treatment approach with cryolipolysis and ATX-101.

Background: Submental fat (SMF) detracts from facial aesthetics and negatively impacts self-image.

Aims: To evaluate safety, effectiveness, and satisfaction of cryolipolysis and ATX-101 used sequentially to reduce SMF.

Methods: A prospective, open-label, interventional, single-site study enrolling 22- to 65-year-old participants rated as Grade 4 (extreme) on the Clinician-Rated SMF Rating Scale (CR-SMFRS).

Causes of Injury and Litigation in Cutaneous Laser Surgery: An Update From 2012 to 2020.

Objective: To identify common causes of injury and liability claims related to cutaneous laser surgery from 2012 to 2020.

Materials And Methods: Search of online national legal database of public legal documents regarding cutaneous laser surgery litigation.

Results: From 2012 to 2020, 69 cases of liability claims due to a cutaneous laser surgery device were identified.

Physical modalities for treating acne and rosacea.

Physical modalities provide an important adjunct to medical treatment of acne and rosacea. In patients who cannot tolerate or fail medical treatments, physical modalities offer an alternative approach. For cases of acne scarring, phymatous changes of rosacea, and rosacea-associated telangiectasia, physical modalities such as laser and light treatments represent the treatment of choice.