General Dermatology

From bug bites to poison ivy, the skin can be exposed to a large spectrum of trouble while patients spend extended time outside.

Research suggests that as metal allergies and implants grow in frequency, some patients may need to consult a dermatologist for treatment.

A recent phase 2 study revealed that the gel could act positively in microcystic lymphatic malformations, which currently have no FDA-approved treatments available.

In this month's Cosmetic Conundrums column, Zoe Diana Draelos, MD, reviews how to prevent hand dermatitis.

State of Skin Sensitivity Report raises awareness of the causes of skin sensitivity and its effect on the mind.

At the 2022 Fall Clinical Dermatology Conference, 2 clinicians discuss the best skin cleanser recommendations for their patients.

Sanofi and Regeneron’s dupliumab will provide relief to patients with extreme itch and skin lesions.

The occurrence of immune-mediated inflammatory diseases (IMID) is higher in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) than in the general population.

In this week’s Pointers with Dr Portela, the 208SkinDoc discusses how to treat tinea versicolor.

In this month's Cosmetic Conundrums column, Zoe Diana Draelos, MD, participates in a Q&A about dry and cracked feet.

In this week’s Pointers with Dr Portela, the 208SkinDoc travels to the La Roche-Posay Thermal Treatment Center.

A healthy 14-year old boy was evaluated for an intensely pruritic shin rash that developed 2 weeks prior and had been treated with oral antibiotics for 10 days.

In this week’s Pointers with Dr Portela, the 208SkinDoc talks what a “summer rash” is and prevention.

In this week’s Pointers with Dr Portela, the 208SkinDoc reacts to Nicki Minaj’s tweets about skin care, diving into whether her advice is true or not, and if a dermatology would recommend her routine.

The American Academy of Dermatology released tips on how to treat dry, cracked heels including limited bath times, using a gentle, fragrance-free cleanser, and more.

What new treatments are coming to infectious disease? How can they be prevented and what misconceptions are affecting treatment? Learn about this and more in this video with Ted Rosen, MD.

Ted Rosen, MD, explains the top points of his presentation, "What's Hot and New in Infectious Disease?" from the 2022 Winter Clinical Dermatology Conference.

A study in the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology dove into the effect of ceramide-containing products on stratum corneum lipid levels in dry legs.

A study in the International Journal of Cosmetic Science observed the changes in skin based on different moisturizing formulations.

A recent systematic review of guidelines of the management of impetigo was published in the Family Practice Journal.

Impetigo is a common skin infection in which ozenoxacin may be used as a treatment. This study aimed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the therapy in pediatric patients compared to other topical treatments.

The International Journal of Cosmetic Science dove into lipid organization in xerosis to help characterize the disease from surface to molecular scale.

Dropping temperatures and dry air can wreak havoc on anyone's skin, but especially the delicate skin of an infant. Prevention is the best tactic to keep skin healthy.

In this week’s Pointers with Dr Portela, the 208SkinDoc shares tips on prevention, treatment, and products he recommends for treating dry hands caused by wintery weather.

This study aims to find a treatment algorithm for impetigo.