December 12, 2019
Article
Fruits and vegetables rich in vitamin A appear to play a significant role in helping to decrease the incidental risk of developing squamous cell carcinoma, according to a recent study.
December 10, 2019
Article
One expert believes that clinicians may want to seek a second pathologic opinion for particularly difficult-to-diagnose melanocytic lesions before solely relying on the results of existing molecular assays.
December 09, 2019
Article
Abnormal proliferation of the Demodex mites is frequent among patients with erythematotelangiectatic rosacea (ETR), according to one expert.
December 09, 2019
Article
A new online resource called the Understand AD Squad aims to help teens navigate real-life experiences with atopic dermatitis.
December 09, 2019
Article
Methotrexate and cyclosporine appear to have better safety profiles over a six-month period than other systemic treatments used to treat atopic dermatitis, according to a recent study.
December 06, 2019
Article
Norman Levine, M.D., discusses the potential benefits and pitfalls of retiring from dermatology.
December 04, 2019
Article
In the decades that Dermatology Times reporters have covered the specialty, we’ve had the pleasure of profiling the specialty’s champions. Some shared their professional accomplishments, while others revealed unknown aspects of their personal lives. Here just some of the interesting tidbits from years’ past.
December 04, 2019
Article
Evidence that points to interleukin-17 playing a role in the development and progression of rosacea also indicates research should investigate IL-17 inhibition as a therapeutic option for some patients, an expert says.
December 03, 2019
Article
Allan C. Halpern, M.D., discusses what dermatologists need to understand about AI and how it might interact with or disrupt the specialty.
November 19, 2019
Article
Several retrospective analyses indicate spironolactone may have similar efficacy to oral antibiotics in the treatment of acne in women. Underuse of this off-label treatment option may be due to lack of efficacy evidence. The two options should be directly evaluated in future studies to guide practice.
November 11, 2019
Article
The often-devastating impact of female hair loss requires dermatologists to diagnose and quell underlying pathology as quickly as possible, usually using combination therapies followed by long-term maintenance.
October 11, 2019
Article
Acne patients are open to using effective antibiotic-free treatments if their prescriber offers them, says a recent study.
October 08, 2019
Article
It is well established that psoriasis is associated with cardiometabolic disease, though the reason why remains unclear. This study followed pregnant women and mothers with psoriasis over an 11 year period to gain insight into the link between the immune-mediated skin disease and cardiometabolic disease.
October 08, 2019
Article
Pruritus frequently afflicts psoriasis patients, but few studies explore the role of pruritus in regards to disease activity, pharmacotherapy or demographics. This study attempts to fill that gap.
October 04, 2019
Article
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the topical retinoid trifarotene 0.005% (AKLIEF, Galderma) for the treatment of acne vulgaris.
July 09, 2019
Article
Do you recommend psychotherapy to your psoriasis patients? While there is a well-established connection between psoriasis and mental health, there is little data available on the impact of psychological interventions on psoriasis. These study authors look to fill that gap.