Contact Dermatitis
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Are you misdiagnosing IBS? Watch out for this mimic
A 39-year-old’s flare-ups were caused by some foods that aren’t typical IBS triggers.
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Silicone-based film for radiation dermatitis: It works, so why isn’t it used?
Use of the film significantly reduced the incidence of grade 2 or 3 radiation dermatitis in a study of women with breast cancer.
Environmental Dermatology
Botanical Briefs: Primula obconica Dermatitis
Primula obconica, a household plant originally found in China that was introduced in Europe in the 1880s, has been reported to cause plant-...
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Can skin care aid use of diabetes devices?
Regular use of lipid-rich skin creams can reduce eczema in children who use insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors to manage type 1...
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Isothiazolinone contact allergy up in North America, down in Europe
The study compared the prevalence of positive patch test reactions to MCI/MI and to MI alone in North America and in Europe between 2009 and 2018...
Clinical Review
Janus Kinase Inhibitors: A Promising Therapeutic Option for Allergic Contact Dermatitis
Select JAK inhibitors have been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for the management of atopic dermatitis. Their use in allergic...
Case Letter
Use of Dupilumab in Severe, Multifactorial, Chronic Itch for Geriatric Patients
Dupilumab is efficacious and safe in the management of chronic pruritus, even in complex cases such as elderly patients with multiple...
Clinical Review
Cutaneous Manifestations in Hereditary Alpha Tryptasemia
Hereditary alpha tryptasemia (HaT) is a recently identified disorder that is associated with dermatologic manifestations such as urticaria,...
Environmental Dermatology
Botanical Briefs: Daffodils (Narcissus Species)
Narcissus species are thought to be the most common cause of irritant contact dermatitis among florists.
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Higher metal contact allergy rates found in metalworkers
The prevalence of allergy to certain metals has not been well characterized, according to the investigators.
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Breaking the itch-scratch cycle with mindfulness
Mindful breathing can help interrupt the itch-scratch cycle and relieve pain, stress, and distress often experienced by children, teens, and...