General Dermatology

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.

A recent literature review compiles a panel’s consensus and opinion on the main pediatric impetigo controversies.

Helen Brough, MA, MSc, PhD, MBBS, FAAAAI, FRCPCH, discusses the role of AD skin in infants and emollient application for preventing food allergy.

In this week’s Pointers with Dr Portela, the 208SkinDoc honors the end of Eczema Awareness Month with a video explaining the skin condition.

In this episode of DermView, Adelaide Hebert, MD, highlights both emollients and moisturizers. She also talks about bathing and how often a child should bathe if they have eczema.

Literature update highlights the treatment methods, clinical pearls, and enhancement of outcomes for the disease

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence and the Public Health England have issued guidance on impetigo.

In this episode of DermView, Adelaide Hebert, MD, explains the clinical manifestations of eczema, how the chronic the condition is, and the benefits of using ceramide cream for management.

Neal Bhatia, MD, explores steroid alternatives in his presentation at the Fall Clinical Dermatology Conference.

In this episode of DermView, Adelaide Hebert, MD, explains how eczema can lead to growth issues in pediatric patients, how environmental factors may play a role in flare ups, and more.

With increasing antibiotic resistance to treatment, impetigo research has been driven to find newer alternative options.

A recent review evaluates the information provided to clinicians regarding antimicrobial resistance in impetigo treatment.

The investigation of the efficacy of moisturizing ceramide cream vs hydrophilic cream was published in the journal of Dermatologic Therapy.

A study published in the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology compared the efficacy of natural ingredient-based moisturizing cream versus a colloidal oatmeal moisturizing cream.