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Racial differences in rates of atopic dermatitis observed early in life
The diagnosis was independently associated with race and NICU stay.
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Be wary of ‘for eczema’ claims on labels of popular moisturizers
Only products claiming to be “hypoallergenic” had significantly lower allergenic ingredient count than those without the claim.
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Diagnosing molluscum contagiosum can be tricky
The viral disorder brings its own eczematous response, which can complicate efforts to confirm the diagnosis.
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Sorting out the many mimickers of psoriasis
“When suspecting psoriasis in a pediatric patient, it is important to consider the history and physical exam as well as family history and...
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Expert shares his approach to treating warts in children
Goals of treatment are to eradicate them, minimize pain, avoid scarring, and help prevent recurrence.
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Treat acne aggressively upfront, expert advises
The best treatments are based on the pathogenesis of the skin condition and trying to target as many pathogenic factors as possible.
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Phase 3 COVID-19 vaccine trials launching in July, expert says
“The good news is that the new coronavirus is relatively stable,” Dr. Paul A. Offit said.
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Skin patterns of COVID-19 vary widely
“There’s a lot that we still don’t know, and some patterns are going to be outliers,” Dr. Christine Ko said.
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Novel rapid acoustic pulse device shows promise for treating cellulite
“It’s completely noninvasive and it’s truly an incisionless treatment,” Dr. Elizabeth L. Tanzi said.
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First validated classification criteria for discoid lupus erythematosus unveiled
“The point is to be able to differentiate between discoid lupus and its disease mimickers, which could be confused in enrollment in clinical...
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Microneedling plus 10% TCA peels bests CO2 laser alone for infraorbital dark circles
Adverse events were mild and temporary in both treatment groups.
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Inside Mercy’s mission to care for non-COVID patients in Los Angeles
“We went into it with expectations of, ‘We’ll treat as many patients as you need us to take,” Commander Erin Blevins recalled.
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Study evaluates number of needed to refer, biopsy for diagnosing a melanoma
“Even by being mindful of just the patient’s age, primary care providers can follow patients clinically with a tailored differential diagnosis in...
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Pilot study shows apremilast effective for severe recurrent canker sores
Of available therapies for the condition, “several have common side effects or require lab monitoring or are not uniformly effective,” Dr. Alison...
