Urticaria
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CSU in children: Study identifies biomarkers associated with responses to different treatments
“Our study furthers our current understanding of the role of different biomarkers in treatment response.”
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How to help pediatricians apply peanut allergy guidelines
Researchers are testing whether a two-part intervention, which includes training videos and a clinical decision support tool, helps pediatricians...
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Notalgia paresthetica: Difelikefalin helps upper-back itch, but with side effects
The main side effects reported included headaches, dizziness, constipation and increased urine output.
Case Letter
Parameters of Scratch Pleasurability in the Management of Pruritic Conditions
In individuals with pruritic skin conditions, the itch-scratch cycle can have damaging consequences such as anxiety, infection, and secondary skin...
Cosmeceutical Critique
Cupping in dermatology
Over the past decade, the popularity of this ancient procedure has been increasing in the United States.
Pediatric Dermatology Consult
A 14-year-old male presents to clinic with a new-onset rash of the hands
A 14-year-old male presented to clinic with a new onset rash of the hands.
Case Reports
Angioimmunoblastic T-cell Lymphoma Mimicking DRESS Syndrome
It is important to maintain a high index of suspicion for angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma in older patients with a longstanding rash and no...
Environmental Dermatology
What’s Eating You? Mosquitoes (Culicidae)
We describe the pathophysiology and clinical appearance of mosquito bite reactions as well as proper management of this condition.
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Urticaria: An elusive disorder with ‘a high unmet need for treatment’
“Let the patient guide the diagnostic workup; don’t just order a million tests,” Dr. Adam Friedman advised.
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Diffuse Urticarial Rash in a Pregnant Patient
A 29-year-old pregnant woman at 18 weeks and 5 days of gestation presented with a diffuse, pruritic, blistering rash of 5 weeks’ duration that...
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Pruritic Papules on the Trunk, Extremities, and Face
A 69-year-old woman presented in early summer in southeastern Michigan with several itchy bumps of 4 to 5 weeks’ duration that erupted and...