Derm Dx: A Bothersome Lesion of the Buccal Mucosa
A 76-year-old woman presents for evaluation of a bothersome lesion of the left buccal mucosa that has been present for approximately 2 weeks.
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Acne Relapses Linked to Lower Quality of Life, Productivity
Relapse reported to be a significant determinant of productivity loss and absenteeism.
Guidelines Developed for Managing Severe Atopic Dermatitis
Management is generally in a stepwise manner, including moisturizers and avoiding triggers.
Melanoma Survival Varies Among US States
Worse survival in states with more physicians; higher death rates in states with lower incidence.
Actinic Keratoses: Field Cancerization and Photodynamic Therapy
Early treatment of both visible AK lesions and nonvisible sun-damaged skin can eliminate the potential for malignant transformation and decrease the burden of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma.
Topical Methyl Estradiolpropanoate Safe, Effective for Treating Estrogen-Deficient Skin
A study was conducted to assess the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of methyl estradiolpropanoate, a topical soft estrogen cosmeceutical for the treatment of estrogen-deficient skin.
Oral Food Challenge Failures Frequent in Patients With Atopic Dermatitis
Investigators examined whether excessive food allergy testing in patients with atopic dermatitis might lead to food intolerance when certain foods are removed from the diet.
Widespread Erythematous Rash
In Case 1, a 24-year-old man presents to his primary care physician with complaints of new-onset sore throat and fatigue. In Case 2, a 50-year-old man presents to an urgent care clinic complaining of a fast-developing pruritic rash after being stung by a wasp.
Skin Autofluorescence Predicts T2DM, Heart Disease, Mortality
Prediction independent of traditional risk factors such as MetS, glucose, HbA1c in general population.
Novel Scoring System Can Up Access to Biologics in Psoriasis
DLQI-R allows more patients to achieve threshold for becoming candidates for biologic treatment.
Diffuse Bullous Skin Lesions
In Case 1, 55-year-old man presents to the clinic with multiple tense bullae diffusely involving his trunk and extremities that overlie urticarial plaques. In Case 2, 40-year-old African American man presented to the clinic with a few small flaccid blisters as well as multiple crusted erosions and some areas of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation on his back and in the creases of his elbows.
Non-Physician Practitioners Expanding Scope of Practice in Dermatology
Investigators sought to determine whether nurse practitioners and physician assistants are expanding their scope of practice outside of primary care to perform dermatologic procedures.
Prevalence of Atopic Dermatitis 7.3% in U.S. Adults
The prevalence of atopic dermatitis is 7.3% among US adults, and patients with atopic dermatitis and more severe disease have worse quality of life.
AAD Releases New Guidelines for the Treatment of Cutaneous Melanoma
New guidelines have been released for the treatment of primary cutaneous melanoma, according to a report from the American Academy of Dermatology.
Treating Chronic Itch: Therapeutic Review
Itch is “learned” in the nervous system, said Dr Berger, with involvement by both central and peripheral neural processes.
Solutions for Hyperhidrosis: Newly Approved Treatments and Research Update
Newly approved treatment options for axillary hyperhidrosis give more opportunities for clinicians to provide personalized treatment for patients.
Consuming Caffeine From Coffee Reduces Incident Rosacea
Significant inverse association for caffeinated coffee consumption; no link for decaffeinated coffee.
Asymptomatic Hyperpigmented Plaques
A patient presents with asymptomatic hyperpigmented plaques on the neck and upper trunk that have persisted for several weeks despite rigorous scrubbing with soap and water.
Alternative Medicines May Aid in the Treatment of Psoriasis
Most studies evaluated fish oil, acupuncture, indigo naturalis, curcumin, meditation.
Erythematous Lesions on the Arm and Chest
In Case 1, a 24-year-old woman presents to the clinic with a 4-month history of an erythematous annular lesion on the dorsal arm. In Case 2, a 47-year-old non-Hispanic white woman presents to the clinic with a history of a chest lesion for several years. Can you diagnose these conditions?
Prurigo Nodularis More Likely in African-Americans
PN linked to chronic kidney disease, hepatitis C, congestive heart failure, HIV, psychiatric comorbidities.
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