Dermatology Information Center

Derm Dx

DermDx: Dusky Red Lesion in Armpit

Publish Date January 18, 2023

A 39-year-old Hispanic woman is referred for evaluation of a lesion affecting the lateral edge of her left axilla.

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Dermatology Clinics

Bump on Knee

Publish Date January 30, 2023

A 61-year-old woman presents with a 7-month history of a bump on the front of her left knee. What is your diagnosis?

Derm DX

DermDx: Compressible Growth on Ear Lobe

Publish Date January 25, 2023

A 10-year-old boy is referred by his pediatrician for evaluation of a growth on his left ear lobe that was noted several months ago. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Geriatrics Information Center

Preventing Bedsores in Nursing Home Patients

Publish Date January 25, 2023

The risk of bedsores, or pressure injuries, is real in patients living in nursing homes. This column reviews 3 recent studies that question the “q2h repositioning” rule, validity of the Braden Scale, and special needs of patients with obesity.

Psoriasis Information Center

Brodalumab Promising for the Treatment of Plaque Psoriasis in a Real-World Setting

Publish Date January 24, 2023

The effectiveness and safety profile of brodalumab during a period of 104 weeks in everyday practice are reported.

Psoriasis Information Center

Systemic Agent Initiation for Psoriasis Is Highest in Spring

Publish Date January 18, 2023

Does systemic agent prescribing for psoriasis vary by season or other exacerbating factors?

Oncology Information Center

Moderna’s Experimental Cancer Vaccine Treats but Doesn’t Prevent Melanoma – A Biochemist Explains How it Works

Publish Date January 17, 2023

Biochemist, Mark O’Brian, explains that preventive and therapeutic vaccines both train the immune system to fight disease, but they are used in different ways.

Dermatology Information Center

AAD Releases Updated Guidance on Managing Atopic Dermatitis With Topical Therapies

Publish Date January 17, 2023

The guidelines were developed by a multidisciplinary workgroup.

Derm DX

DermDx: Small Nodule on Shin

Publish Date January 12, 2023

A 55-year-old man presents to the clinic requesting removal of an asymptomatic growth on his lower left leg. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Psoriasis Information Center

FDA Accepts Resubmitted BLA for Bimekizumab for Plaque Psoriasis

Publish Date January 11, 2023

Bimekizumab is an investigational humanized monoclonal IgG1 antibody that selectively inhibits both interleukin (IL)-17A and IL-17F.

Derm DX

DermDx: Crusty Nodule on Leg

Publish Date January 5, 2023

A 55-year-old man is referred for evaluation of a lesion on his leg, which he first noted approximately 2 months prior. What is the most likely diagnosis?