Pediatric Dermatology

New York - Treating pediatric atopic dermatitis (AD)effectively can involve both newer treatments, such as calcineurininhibitors and TNF agonists, as well as new twists on existingtreatments, according to Lisa A. Beck, M.D.

National report - Vascular birthmarks in the pediatricpopulation can create a wide array of questions and concerns forphysicians and parents, says Ilona Frieden, M.D., of the departmentof dermatology, University of California, San Francisco.

What is your take on antibiotic resistance? How do you respond to statements that dermatologists have used antibiotics too indiscriminately, compounding resistance problems? Are we, as a specialty, doing something bad for medicine?

I would propose a temporary partial moratorium on splashyinfomercials and interviews with magazines, whose readers are moreinterested in beauty than in improved function of the skin. ... Iam only asking that we calm down the rhetoric about the cosmeticportion of our practices and emphasize other aspects instead.

Lebanon, N.H. -- Human papilloma virus (HPV), which is a cause of some epithelial cancers, including cervical, may also be a cause of squamous cell carcinoma, according to researchers.

Dundee, Scotland -- A team led by University of Dundee researchers have discovered a gene that causes dry skin, which leads to eczema.

CTCL tumors can arise in patients with MF or in those with non-MF CTCL, who lack the typical MF signs of scaly patches or lesions. Almost all CTCL tumors present as bumps or ulcers.

Cleveland ? "What if there were no topical corticosteroids? Or if a patient were unable to use them?"

Atlanta -- "Community-acquired MRSA is just exploding among the urban patient population we serve," says Henry Michael Blumberg, M.D., an epidemiologist and director of the division of infectious disease at Emory University School of Medicine.

National report ? While topical calcineurin inhibitors for treating atopic dermatitis (AD) continue to grab headlines, sources tell Dermatology Times that research into additional treatments for pediatric skin problems is progressing.

He predicts that more long-lasting, fast-acting fillers will begin emerging in the next couple years.

The skin of the cheek and anterior neck is made up of an interconnected three-layer unit.

The key to effective, natural-looking hair transplantation is to study the natural patterns of the hair.

Squared off re-excisions allow the possibility for part of the margin to be left unexamined.

A common sewing magnet can be an invaluable tool during surgery. Dropped needles can be found more easily.

The explanations for malpractice premium surges vary from an increasing number of lawsuits to falling profits from stock investments.

If you're like most practitioners, you're fighting what sometimes looks like a losing battle against the paperwork and onrushing tide of rising healthcare costs.

The hairline and eyebrow must be considered when dealing with the temporal region.

CTCL tumors can arise in patients with MF or in those with non-MF CTCL, who lack the typical MF signs of scaly patches or lesions. Almost all CTCL tumors present as bumps or ulcers.

Bristol, England ? Acne may not seem to have much positive to offer anyone, but a recent study supports the theory that male teenage acne may actually protect men from coronary heart disease in later life.

Both David Vartanian and Sharma Kiesner have successfully tackled the challenges of having psoriasis as teenagers and as college students. As well as coping successfully with their own illness, they've become spokesmen for other young people with psoriasis.

Cleveland ? "What if there were no topical corticosteroids? Or if a patient were unable to use them?"

National report ? Modern goals for wart therapy are based on both lesion clearance and recurrence prevention, and achieving those objectives, especially in tough cases, usually requires a combination approach incorporating an agent that will provide antiviral and immunomodulatory activity, says Stephen K. Tyring, M.D., Ph.D.

According to Dr. Trowers, there is an increased efficacy of hydroquinone in higher concentrations in skin of color, especially when it is combined with chemical peels and/or tretinoin.

Treatment (e.g., with methotrexate) of systemic inflammatory diseases such as psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis reduced the incidence of vascular diseases, presumably through its anti-inflammatory effect.