July 19th 2024
A recent case series reviewed the treatment patterns and effects of therapies on 89 pediatric patients with CCD.
PER Skin Summit: Optimizing Diagnosis and Individualizing Management of Hidradenitis Suppurativa
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Community Practice Connections™: 19th Annual International Symposium on Melanoma and Other Cutaneous Malignancies®
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Cases and Conversations™: Applying Best Practices to Prevent Shingles in Your Practice
October 16, 2024
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Expert Illustrations & Commentaries™: A Deeper Look at the Pathogenesis of Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS)
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Cancer Summaries and Commentaries™: Clinical Updates in Melanoma from Philadelphia
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21st Annual International Symposium on Melanoma and Other Cutaneous Malignancies®
February 8, 2025
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Expert Illustrations & Commentaries™: Picturing the Potential Role of OX40 and OX40L Inhibitors in Atopic Dermatitis
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Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS): Deepening Foundations of Knowledge in Disease Pathogenesis, Disease Severity Assessment, and Treatment Decision-Making
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Clinical Consultations™: Optimizing Treatment Outcomes for Patients with Generalized Pustular Psoriasis
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Achilles, great toe play diabetic role
April 1st 2002Los Angeles -- Diabetic ulcers can be reduced or even eliminated by correcting abnormal biomechanics of the feet, including a tight Achilles tendon and limited motion of the great toe, researchers said at the annual meeting of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
Simple tricks stem pediatric surgery pitfalls
March 2nd 2002Keeping a little 'up the sleeve' when applying local anesthesia maximizesefficacy and episode outcomesNew Orleans - Attention to scheduling and techniques for localanesthesia delivery and suturing are important in making dermatologic surgerya favorable experience for children and achieving an optimal cosmetic result,said Annette M. Wagner, M.D., at the annual meeting of the American Academyof Dermatology.
She is not 18; can she provide informed consent?
March 2nd 2002Jane, a very mature 17-year-old adolescent, presents to Dr. Jones forremoval of a facial nevus. Dr. Jones discusses the risk/benefit ratio ofsuch an excision. In the course of the discussion, he determines that sheis working a full-time job and lives with her boyfriend at home with herparents. She signs a standard consent form. Dr. Jones does not realize thatshe is 17; he did not ask. Ultimately she is not happy with the scar andwishes to sue her dermatologist. The basis of her suit is that at age 17she was not able to provide informed consent. Dr. Jones is aware that, asa general rule, a patient must be 18 years of age to provide informed consent.However, he contends that Jane was highly intelligent, articulate and hada better understanding of the procedure than some 19 year olds might have.Can Jane, as an adolescent, give informed consent?
Infliximab dramatically clears severe psoriasis
March 1st 2002New Orleans - The experience of a teenage girl treated successfully with infliximab (Remicade) for severe, recalcitrant psoriasis of her hands and feet indicates the value of the TNF-alpha chimeric monoclonal antibody as a therapeutic option for psoriasis.
Topical tacrolimus improves vitiligo; adding sunlight may help even more
March 1st 2002New Orleans - Results from an exploratory study indicate a potential role for topical tacrolimus in the management of vitiligo, Emil A. Tanghetti, M.D., said at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology.
Novel vaccine promising in treatment of genital warts
February 1st 2002Baltimore - Phase II study results point to the potential roleof HspE7 as a safe and effective immunotherapeutic agent for the treatmentof genital warts and other HPV-related sexually transmitted diseases, KeertiV. Shah, M.D., said.