Acne
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Isotretinoin prescribers need better education on emergency contraception
Two-thirds of providers reported receiving no education on emergency contraception, despite relevance to isotretinoin patients.
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Hormonal therapy a safe, long term option for older women with recalcitrant acne
No pap smear or pelvic exam is required when prescribing oral contraceptives, but the risk of clotting should be discussed, Dr. Jenny Murase said...
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What are your treatment options when isotretinoin fails?
If the patient’s acne is worsening with a cystic flare, “tripling the dose of isotretinoin is not something that you should do.”
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Study eyes characteristics of pediatric patients with hidradenitis suppurativa
Obesity was the most common comorbidity at the time of diagnosis, with 64% of patients affected.
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Telemedicine and Home Pregnancy Testing for iPLEDGE: A Survey of Clinician Perspectives
Continuing to allow home pregnancy testing and explicitly permitting telemedicine can enable clinicians to provide patient-centered care for...
Food for Thought
What’s Diet Got to Do With It? Basic and Clinical Science Behind Diet and Acne
Patients are frequently interested in the role that diet plays in acne, and dermatologists should be aware of the current evidence to answer these...
Commentary
Adapting to Changes in Acne Management: Take One Step at a Time
Because spironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic, one question that commonly arises is: Do we monitor serum potassium levels at baseline and...
Original Research
Administrative Burden of iPLEDGE Deters Isotretinoin Prescriptions: Results From a Survey of Dermatologists
The requirements of the iPLEDGE program place burdens on both patients with severe recalcitrant nodular acne and prescribers of isotretinoin.
Conference Coverage
Can dietary tweaks improve some skin diseases?
Myths abound, but some associations of diet with skin diseases hold water, according to Dr. Vivian Shi.
Feature
Alabama cites Roe decision in call to ban transgender health care
“No one – adult or child – has a right to transitioning treatments that is deeply rooted in our Nation’s history and tradition,” Alabama Attorney...
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Study provides consensus on lab monitoring during isotretinoin therapy
The recommendations “provide a framework for management of a typical, otherwise healthy patient being treated with isotretinoin for acne,” the...