The age at which a patient first develops indications of psoriatic arthritis may influence various disease factors. Early onset appears to be associated with more extensive disease; while late onset is associated with several metabolic complications. Here’s what this means.
A 67-year-old man visited his dermatologist complaining of a rash that had developed over the past two weeks that caused intense pruritus. The small scaly papules were in a follicular configuration on his back. His wife told him the rash had developed a few blisters. He noticed it was worse after his daily workout when he worked up a sweat.
There seems to be renewed interest in coconut and other natural oils, with topics as far-flung as using coconut oil as a sunscreen (spoiler: it didn’t work very well!) Here, we’ll tell you where it does show promise.
As research advances understanding of psoriasis, drug development evolves to address various pathways to disease. A number of possibilities, now in clinical trials, appear safe, effective and promising with improved long-term clearance rates.
When online reviews can be falsified-and even the true ones are loose cannons-how can physicians protect themselves?
Melanoma patients with fewer than 50 nevi may develop more aggressive melanomas than those with greater than 50 nevi, underscoring the need for education and consideration for skin cancer screening in all patients based on their overall risk.
The elements, implications, and nuances of the cutaneous microbiome are driving factors in the development, spread, and treatment of skin diseases.
Therapeutic is an interesting consumer word that really has no medical meaning, but possesses tremendous marketing caché.
As you flip through the various TV channels, it’s the top headline scrolling across your TV screen on every news station, The Zika virus. This mosquito-born virus could soon make its way to the United States and is raising major concerns for pregnant women and physicians. Get the information you need to care for your patients.
Snapshots of statistics, lifestyle perspectives & practice trends
Study demonstrates current antibiotic use for acne therapy far surpasses guideline recommendations and calls for dermatologists to decrease extended courses of antibiotics through early recognition of failure and guiding patients to alternative therapies.
Concerns have been raised over an FDA Drug Safety Communication about spontaneously submitted adverse reactions in patients using this topical treatment for actinic keratosis as well as labeling changes that were implemented because of those reports. One expert offers perspective.
Running a busy practice is no easy task. The good news, according to a expert dermatologists, is that there are several applications and gadgets that promise to help at least streamline what dermatologists do.
The therapeutic armamentarium for dermatologic diseases continues to expand with the approval of several new products in 2015, and there appear to be more promising treatments on the horizon.
The neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) can be a scary place for some dermatologists, pediatric dermatologist, Sheila Fallon Friedlander, M.D., told colleagues at the MauiDerm 2016 meeting this week. She provided two key messages aimed at enabling clinicians and the babies to get the help they need. Learn and find out that they are
The medical landscape has changed dramatically for advanced melanoma since 2011, with both individual and combination therapy regimens gaining approval in even recent months. While modern genomics knowledge and knowledge of the immune system have brought about significant improvements in response and longer survival periods for some patients, there is still no cure.
Financially, a disability is significantly more expensive than death. With a disability, income is reduced or eliminated and expenses increase. It makes sense to protect yourself and your family when the cost is low.
Mosquito-born virus, Zika, is expected to find its way to the United States. The result of infection can be devastating for pregnant women. Other viral infections being seen more commonly in infants are Chikungunya and syphilis. Learn more
Sheila Fallon Friedlander, M.D. offers tips for therapeutic decision-making when managing children with vascular lesions. She references a classification tool to improve diagnostic accuracy and discusses uses for and cautions with PDL therapy.
As the neurotoxin market is set for expansion, so expands the market of counterfeit products. One expert reviews the innovative options coming up through the pipeline and cautions colleagues about the risks associated with counterfeits.
Evidence from recently published papers provides insight to address some common questions pertaining to the safe use of certain acne medications. Learn more
Dermatologists should note that a new contact allergen is becoming a more prevalent cause of irritation as it is now found more frequently in personal care and laundry products, which are resulting in a greater number of contact allergies now than fragrances and dyes.
The use of olive or sunflower oil on newborn babies’ skin damages the skin barrier, researchers from the University of Manchester recently reported. This latest study adds to the conflicting information around caring for newborn skin and how to manage conditions like atopic dermatitis. Learn more
Researchers have uncovered new information about the pathogenetic similarities and differences between cutaneous psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis in a recent study. They hope the information, one day, leads to a test to help doctors determine which psoriasis patients will advance with psoriatic disease.
Be sure to check back in a few weeks to see how your experience compares to your peers.
Antibiotic resistances are on the rise and as such, it behooves dermatologists to use antibiotics only when necessary and in combination with topical agents wherever possible in order to help stop this alarming trend.
Research suggests colonization of demodex relates to immune activation of the skin, and certain individuals show genetic predisposition to rosacea. Greater disease understanding may offer insight into therapeutic approaches.
Be sure to check back in a few weeks to see how your apps compare to your peers’ preferences.
We asked, you shared. Here’s how dermatologists across the country are planning to spend their leisure time. See how your plans compare to your peers’.
Study finds women diagnosed with malignant melanoma during their pregnancy or within one year of giving birth were more than five times more likely to die than women who weren't pregnant. Routine skin examinations may need to be included as part of postpartum appointments.
