Derm Dx: Circular, Ecchymotic Lesions on the Back
An incidental finding during an examination for acne reveals circular, ecchymotic lesions on the back of an adolescent.
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Fire Needle Therapy Safe and Effective for Moderate to Severe Acne
Fire needle therapy can be used as a primary treatment, as an alternative to pharmaceuticals, or combined with pharmaceuticals.
Photodynamic Therapy Using 10% ALA Found to Be Effective in Severe Acne
Using higher concentrations of 5-aminolevulinic acid (ALA) gel with photodynamic therapy is more effective in reducing inflammatory lesions than lower concentrations.
Overall Survival Worse With Multiple Primary Melanomas
Median Breslow thickness decreased from 0.90 mm for first melanoma to 0.65 mm for second melanoma.
Lack of Confidence in Undertaking Skin Self-Examinations in Patients With Melanoma
Efforts to integrate new digital technologies to increase regular and thorough skin self-examination for patients with melanoma are warranted, provided sufficient technical support is provided.
Psoriasis Patients Often Use Complementary, Alternative Medicine When Traditional Meds Fail
41, 39.5 percent use alternative, complementary therapies; higher use seen with severe psoriasis.
Combination Therapy for Rosacea Shows Improved Response Rates
Combination of ivermectin cream, doxycycline modified-release capsules has faster onset of action.
Macules With Irregular Borders
Case 1 A 45-year-old man presents to your office because a mole on his arm has been changing over the past several months. He has no significant medical history but has been a patient of yours for the past 10 years after his mother was diagnosed with skin cancer. As a teenager, he frequently visited…
Abdominal Obesity May Raise Risk for Psoriasis
High waist circumference, regardless of overall body mass index, tied to higher risk.
Results From Phase 3 Guselkumab PsA Trials Announced
Janssen announced positive top-line results from two phase 3 trials of Tremfya (guselkumab) in patients with moderate to severe psoriatic arthritis.
Novel Combination Regimen Safe, Effective in Treating Recalcitrant Papulopustular Rosacea
Combination treatment with low‐dose oral isotretinoin, pulsed dye laser, and fractional microneedling radiofrequency is effective to improve recalcitrant papulopustular rosacea with reasonable safety profiles.
Recent Advances in Understanding and Managing Rosacea
Rosacea is a common, persistent dermatologic disorder of the central face affecting an estimated 10% of the world’s population.
School Absences Due to Atopic Dermatitis Vary by Race/Ethnicity
Compared with non-Hispanic white children, Hispanic children were 3.4-fold more likely to have missed at least 6 days of school because of atopic dermatitis.
Staphylococcus aureus Linked to Food Sensitization in Eczema
Children with S aureus more likely to have persistent egg, peanut allergy independent of eczema severity.
Nodules on the Arm and Leg
Case 1 A 67-year-old man presents with 2 nodules on his elbow. He has never had any skin conditions but 2 years previously was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, which he manages with methotrexate and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. The nodules are uncomfortable and aesthetically displeasing, but they are not painful. On examination, 2 large, firm, skin-colored…
Before They Ink: The Role of the Clinician in Preventing Infected Tattoos
Tattoos have transformed from counterculture to mainstream. What is the role of the clinician in protecting patients against infected tattoos?
Two-Thirds of Sunscreens Fail Safety Tests
More than 60% of products do not provide adequate sun protection, contain potentially harmful chemicals.
Lower Body Mass Index in Teens Negatively Associated With Acne
Investigators sought to determine a link between body mass index and acne in this study of youths who reported for obligatory military duty between 2002 and 2015.
Higher Risk for Mental Disorders Seen in Patients With Psoriasis
Time to onset found to be 2 to 3 months for anxiety disorders and other conditions.
Apremilast Effective for Patients Dissatisfied With Topical Corticosteroids
Addition of apremilast to a regimen of topical corticosteroids was safe and effective in patients with moderate plaque-type psoriasis.
Psoriasis Symptoms, Quality of Life Tied to Disease Severity
Findings show alignment of patient-reported symptoms, clinician assessment tools.
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