Medical Dermatology
Conference Coverage
Race may transcend social, geographical parameters in lupus mortality
SAN DIEGO – SLE mortality parameters did not vary among socially advantaged and disadvantaged black Americans.
Conference Coverage
Serlopitant is itching to quell chronic pruritus
GENEVA – The novel once-daily oral neurokinin-1 receptor antagonist brought significant improvement in treatment-resistant chronic pruritus, in a...
From the Journals
Stem cells spark successful skin regeneration
Transgenic stem cells regenerate a functional epidermis to cover most of a boy’s body.
Aesthetic Dermatology Update
Barnacles that come with wisdom
We all know what SKs are. But what exactly ARE SKs?
Make the Diagnosis
Make the Diagnosis - November 2017
Unlike most sarcomas, angiosarcoma occurs more superficially, most often on the head and neck.
Conference Coverage
Skin autofluorescence predicts 4-year CVD risk in diabetes
LISBON – The autofluorescence of glycated hemoglobin deposited in the skin may identify people with heretofore undetected type 2 diabetes.
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Lessons abound for dermatologists when animal health and human health intersect
NEW YORK – Treatments for dermatologic conditions in dogs may one day affect how dermatologists treat the same or similar disorders in humans.
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Immunologic testing is key to diagnosing autoimmune blistering diseases
SAN FRANCISCO – Starting with immunologic testing can spare patients with blistering diseases years of unnecessary overexposure to prednisone.
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Know the best specific signs for polycystic ovary syndrome
Hirsutism and acanthosis nigricans are “the best specific signs for PCOS.”
News
FDA grants breakthrough status to epidermolysis bullosa gene therapy
Patients with recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa may now find some relief with a new gene program.
Conference Coverage
Dermatologists have a role in managing GVHD
NEW YORK – Intralesional and topical steroids, and topical calcineurin inhibitors are among the treatments that can be used to treat GVHD.