Dermatology
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Review of pediatric data indicates link between vitamin D levels and atopic dermatitis severity
Data on vitamin D supplementation and AD severity “suggested potential benefit but were conflicting.”
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Expert Q&A: What’s new in alopecia areata research and treatment?
LAS VEGAS – Dr. Maria Hordinsky addresses treatment issues and more, in an interview at the Las Vegas Dermatology Seminar.
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Second-melanoma risk higher with indoor tanning
Tanning-bed users also had less time before the diagnosis of their second tumor.
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AEDs strongly linked to rare serious skin reactions
The highest-risk AEDs were zonisamide, rufinamide, clorazepate, lamotrigine, carbamazepine, and phenytoin.
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Atopic dermatitis hits mental health, quality of life
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Caffeinated coffee intake linked to lower rosacea risk
Caffeinated coffee intake is linked to a decreased incidence of rosacea, results of a large, observational study suggest.
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Think barrier repair for acne patients
LAS VEGAS – Quality moisturization is a must for acne patients and has been shown to improve TEWL, normalize ceramides, and repair the microbiome...
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Psoriasis adds to increased risk of cardiovascular procedures, surgery in patients with hypertension
The results suggest that hypertensive patients and psoriasis have “earlier and more aggressive disease progression of hypertension.”
Conference Coverage
How lovers, limes, and drug samples can plague your patients
These are all unexpected causes of dermatitis, along with makeup applicators and more.