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08/08/2023

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01/27/2023

Picosecond lasers for tattoo removal could benefit from enhancements, expert says.

"If you promise someone results in 4 to 5 treatments, you're going to have a large group of patients who are disappointed," Dr. Omar A. Ibrahimi said.

01/26/2023

Are collagen supplements worth it? Does Nutrafol work?

"Maybe there's some benefit, but the digestive process breaks collagen down into amino acids," Dr. Ava Shamban said.

01/25/2023

Percutaneous drug delivery of bimatoprost may be helpful in skin repigmentation.

01/24/2023

A methacrylate polymer powder dressing is user friendly and facilitates granulation and reduction in size of difficult lower leg wounds.

01/09/2023

New treatments aim to tame vitiligo

Topical ruxolitinib offers another tool to try, with strong safety and efficacy.

01/07/2023

For patients with HS, 'the quality-of-life impact is profound, greater than any other systematically studied dermatologic condition.'

Expert shares tips to optimize management of this challenging condition.

01/05/2023

A new type of wound dressing might change burn care for the better with one amazing property: dissolvability.

Bioengineers have created a new hydrogel formula that dissolves rapidly from wound sites.

01/02/2023

Supplments for hair loss: 'Ground breaking' review

The review begins with a look at studies of saw palmetto (Serenoa repens), a botanical compound thought to inhibit the enzyme 5-alpha reductase (5AR), which converts testosterone to dihydroxytestosterone (DHT).

12/31/2022

Unlike many TikTok trends, slugging may not be entirely bad, say dermatologists.

12/29/2022

A novel platform that uses 3D technology to deliver targeted laser energy in a cone-shaped pattern holds promise as an option for skin rejuvenation and the treatment of pigmented lesions in all skin types

The high-speed imaging system features 10-micron resolution, "so you get exquisite imaging that can help guide your treatments," Dr. Mathew M. Avram said.

12/26/2022

The evidence for an association between small intestinal bacterial overgrowth and rosacea is strong enough to warrant consideration.

"There's associative epidemiological evidence showing higher rates of SIBO among those with rosacea, and there are prospective studies" showing clearance of rosacea in patients treated for SIBO, according to Raja Sivamani, MD.

12/23/2022

Sunscreens marketed to individuals with skin of color are generally more expensive than products broadly marketed, and more than 40% contain a UV blocker that may create a white cast.

The average number of allergens per product was 4.7, most commonly fragrance/botanicals, tocopherol, sodium benzoates/derivatives, and sorbitan sesquiolate/derivatives.

12/20/2022

New research has now identified a subset of patients with early disease who have a very low risk of dying from the disease.

The authors were interested in identifying lesions that are currently diagnosed as melanoma but might lack the capacity for metastasis.

12/18/2022

A maternal or parental history of atopic dermatitis, or asthma is associated with an increased risk of AD in offspring in the first 2 years of life.

The detailed analysis of AD risk associated with parental atopy in early life "may help to risk stratify infants to optimize early interventions for prevention or early treatment of AD," the authors wrote.

12/16/2022

A 59-year-old man presented with multiple annular erythematous plaques and polyarthralgia of several months' duration.

A 59-year-old man was admitted to the medical ward with multiple annular erythematous plaques and polyarthralgia of several months' duration. His medical history included low-grade stage IIA follicular lymphoma diagnosed 6 months prior to presentation, substance abuse with opiates and co***ne, coron...

12/12/2022

Researchers use AI to diagnose infantile hemangioma

"Our study is the first to demonstrate the applicability of AI in the pediatric dermatology population," the authors wrote.

12/10/2022

Sunscreens marketed to individuals with skin of color are generally more expensive than products broadly marketed to consumers, and more than 40% contain a UV blocker that may create a white cast.

A higher average cost of these products compared with the cost of popular sunscreens was among the findings of the study.

12/06/2022

Slugging: Acne cure or pore clogger?

Dermatologists warn, however, that those with acne-prone skin should probably steer clear of slathering their face with petroleum jelly.

12/04/2022

A man who smokes ci**rs presents with large "golden" patches that have deepened in color and progressed. He has fatigue but no fevers, chills, night sweats, or weight loss. Can you make the diagnosis?

12/02/2022

A 20-year-old woman presents with flank pain and vomiting, along with periungual fibromas. What's the diagnosis?

12/01/2022

2022 has been especially good for advancing acne-focused laser and light devices, most recently with the FDA clearance of the Accure Laser System, for mild to severe inflammatory acne vulgaris.

"Are all 1,726-nm lasers made equal? That is a question that we have to keep in our mind," Dr. Fernanda H. Sakamoto said.

11/29/2022

'A 10% annual increase in skin cancer cases should be expected, that is, double the number of cases in 10 years.'

Experts have drawn a correlation between the increased incidence of skin cancer and the increased intensity of UV radiation.

11/28/2022

It is important not to dismiss food as a factor in AD, as it can play a number of roles in the condition.

The perception of dietary triggers is so entrenched and widespread that it should be addressed even when thought to be irrelevant.

11/25/2022

A 95-year-old male with hypertension presented with a history of very itchy patches and bullae on the trunk and extremities. What's your diagnosis?

The patient takes many medications, including lisinopril for his hypertension.

11/20/2022

The terms Microtox, MicroBotox, Mesotox, and MesoBotox have been thrown around in the dermatology literature, clinical medicine, and the media, leaving patients confused about what they treat and physicians confused about what patients want.

Mesotox is widely used off label for facial lifting, reduction in skin laxity or crepiness, flushing of rosacea, acne, hyperhidrosis of the face, keloids, seborrhea, neck rejuvenation, contouring of the mandibular border, and scalp oiliness.

11/19/2022

Although clinically characterized by the triad of acral and periorificial dermatitis, alopecia, and diarrhea, most cases of acrodermatitis enteropathica present with only partial features of this syndrome.

We report a case of a 3-month-old female infant with acquired acrodermatitis enteropathica (AE) who was successfully treated with zinc supplementation over the course of 3 weeks.

11/18/2022

Contact allergy to cobalt, chromium, and especially nickel, may be higher in European metalworkers than in all European male patients with allergic contact dermatitis, a systematic review and meta-analysis reports.

The prevalence of allergy to certain metals has not been well characterized, according to the investigators.

11/18/2022

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11/15/2022

A majority of states cover HPV vaccination through age 45 years with no need for prior authorization, which has implications for adults with certain dermatologic diseases, according to a review of Medicaid policies across all 50 states.

Widespread coverage should encourage dermatologists to identify patients at risk for HPV and recommend vaccination.