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Prescribing medications off-label is commonplace in dermatology. This article discusses the recent FDA policy chances, the debate on free speech, the benefits and risks of off label drug use and promotion, and how it relates to patient care.

Infantile hemangiomas are the most common tumors occurring in early childhood, with a prevalence of approximately 5-10% of infants. Discussions centres around β-blockers, which appear to be highly effective in treating IH are at the centre of discussion.