Dermatology
From the Journals
Data about COVID-19-related skin manifestations in children continue to emerge
Of 50 hospitalized children infected with COVID-19, 18 (36%) fulfilled criteria for Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children.
Conference Coverage
National Psoriasis Foundation recommends some stop methotrexate for 2 weeks after J&J vaccine
The rationale is to optimize the antibody response to the killed-adenovirus COVID-19 vaccine.
Conference Coverage
Managing hyperhidrosis, HS: Ask questions first
Ask the patient a simple question: “What bothers you the most?”
Conference Coverage
Pandemic puts patients with psoriatic disease off seeking medical help
Both the physical and mental health of people with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis has been affected by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Conference Coverage
Molecular insights suggest novel therapies for hidradenitis suppurativa
Many key molecular pathways involved in HS pathogenesis can be targeted by commercially available agents having other indications.
From the Journals
Survey finds practice gaps in counseling women with hidradenitis suppurativa about pregnancy
Of those surveyed, 54% said they wished their doctors provided more counseling on HS and pregnancy.
From the Journals
Are there COVID-19–related ‘long-haul’ skin issues?
Dr. Freeman believes that pernio and especially persistent lesions are caused by an immune response to COVID.
Feature
COVID-19 vaccines: Safe for immunocompromised patients?
Data are limited thus far, and the safety and efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccines in immunocompromised patients remain unknown.
Conference Coverage
What happened to melanoma care during COVID-19 sequestration
Preliminary evidence indicates delayed diagnosis and treatment measurably worsened outcome indicators.
Conference Coverage
Biologics may protect psoriasis patients against severe COVID-19
Preliminary evidence suggests biologics prevent the fearsome COVID-19 late cytokine storm.
Opinion
A teen presents with a severe, tender rash on the extremities
A 13-year-old girl presents with skin that is red and hot; she has tense bullae on the neck, arms, and legs.