Ultrasonography Useful in Abscess Management When Clinicians Are Uncertain
Ultrasonography provides little benefit when there is confidence in the clinical evaluation of cutaneous abscess, but can provide useful guidance when this is not the case.
General Dermatology
Exploring the Use of Cupping in Dermatology
Cupping involves creating suction on the skin using a glass, ceramic, bamboo, or plastic cup.
Pulsed Dye Laser Treatment of Port-Wine Stain Safe, Effective in Infants
Investigators evaluate port-wine stain treatment in infants aged ≤ 1 year in the office setting without general anesthesia.
Small, Asymptomatic Nodules on the Trunk
Case 1 A 16-year-old girl presents with a collection of bluish-gray and brown papules on her trunk; the lesions are about the size of a pin-head or match-head. She states that she first noticed these lesions several years ago. The lesions are neither pruritic nor painful, but she is bothered by their appearance. She states…
Treating Chronic Itch: Therapeutic Review
Itch is “learned” in the nervous system, said Dr Berger, with involvement by both central and peripheral neural processes.
Nemolizumab Effective for Moderate, Severe Atopic Dermatitis Inadequately Controlled With Topical Therapy
For patients with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis inadequately controlled with topical therapies, the anti-IL-31 receptor A humanized monoclonal antibody nemolizumab may provide benefit.
Dermographism: Writing on the skin
The cause of dermographic urticaria is unknown, but appears to be related to a mast cell abnormality and is probably autoimmune in nature.
Multiple dermatologic rashes complicate psoriasis diagnosis
The dermatitis patient can be extremely complex in their presentation, as well as have multiple dermatoses complicating the diagnosis.
Most psoriasis patients being treated accordingly
Providers may have not made changes to treatment strategies due to the high effectiveness of biologics in most visits.
Eczema heightens fracture risk in adults
The combined lifetime risk for hip, forearm, and vertebral fractures that will require clinical attention is approximately 40%.
