Dermatology
Conference Coverage
Comorbidities may cut effectiveness of psoriasis biologics
PARIS – In the PSO-BIO-REAL study, PASI 100 rate dropped as the number of comorbidities rose.
Conference Coverage
Isotretinoin treatment reorganizes dermal microbiome in acne patients
CAYMAN ISLANDS – New research has identified dermal dysbiosis as a key driver of acne – and isotretinoin lets the good guys triumph.
News
Study shows evidence of herd immunity with HPV vaccine
The HPV vaccine was associated with significant declines in HPV infection rates in vaccinated and unvaccinated women.
News
Bidirectional relationship found between depression, vitiligo
Patients who took antidepressants, whether or not they had an MDD diagnosis, had a decreased risk for vitiligo.
funDERMentals
Biopsy? What Biopsy?
News
Warmth and moisture help keep preterm neonates’ skin healthy
Meta-analysis points up the benefit of occasional tub baths, plant-based emollients, and plastic wraps.
News
AAP infantile hemangioma guideline should empower primary care clinicians
Four weeks is recommended as the ideal time for IH professional consultation.
Conference Coverage
Adult atopic dermatitis is fraught with dermatologic comorbidities
PARIS – Adult atopic dermatitis patients have higher prevalence of psoriasis, alopecia areata, vitiligo, and other dermatologic disorders.
CE/CME
Click for Credit: STIs on the rise; psoriasis & cardiac risk; more
Topics include: Ultrasound in ovarian cancer • BMI & gray matter • Psoriasis & cardiovascular risk • Kawasaki overlooked in kids • STIs on...