Dermatology
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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...
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Study finds high rate of psychiatric burden in cosmetic dermatology patients
The results underscore the importance of consultation visits with cosmetic patients, Dr. Patricia Richey said, including obtaining a full...
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Medicaid coverage of HPV vaccine in adults: Implications in dermatology
Widespread coverage should encourage dermatologists to identify patients at risk for HPV and recommend vaccination.
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Practical pearls guide treatment of psoriasis in tricky areas
Start by ensuring the correct diagnosis, then take advantage of the expanding arsenal of therapies, Dr. Jennifer Soung advised.
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A cost-effective de-escalation strategy in advanced melanoma
While the use of immunotherapies over the past decade has improved the prognosis for patients with advanced melanoma, these drugs come with a...
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Education about OTC tools key for patients with acne and rosacea
No acne or rosacea visit is complete until overall skin care has been discussed, according to Hilary E. Baldwin, MD.
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Hairdressers have ‘excess risk’ of contact allergies
“Research has shown that up to 70% of hairdressers suffer from work-related skin damage, mostly hand dermatitis, at some point during their career...
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A 95-year-old White male with hypertension presented with itchy patches and bullae on the trunk and extremities
The patient takes many medications, including lisinopril for his hypertension.
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Online support tool improves AD self-management
The intervention, directed either at parents of children with AD or young adults with AD, “is very low cost, evidence based, easily accessible,...
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An integrative approach to atopic dermatitis features a long list of options
Dr. Lio has three main criteria, or “filters,” for complementary or alternative treatments: At least some clinical evidence for efficacy (...
From the Journals
Two biologics equally effective for extraintestinal manifestations of IBD
Ustekinumab and vedolizumab have similar effects on extraintestinal manifestations of inflammatory bowel disease, a real-world, retrospective...