Dermatology
Conference Coverage
No lab monitoring needed in adolescents on dupilumab
Reassuring safety results from LIBERTY AD PED-OLE, an open-label extension study.
News
OTC topical ivermectin lotion earns FDA approval for head lice
The drug is approved only for treating head lice, and should be used on the scalp and dry hair.
Photo Rounds
Pruritic rash on flank, back, and chest
Conference Coverage
How to assess erythema in children with skin of color
Photo Rounds
Eyebrow hair loss
News from the FDA/CDC
Systemic sclerosis patients share their perspectives and needs in treatment trials
FDA officials and clinical researchers heard about the impact that different symptoms have on patients’ daily lives in order to design better...
From the Journals
Baricitinib reduces adult atopic dermatitis severity in phase 3 study
In moderate to evere AD, baricitinib 4 mg on top of topical corticosteroids significantly reduced signs and symptoms.
Pediatric Dermatology Consult
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.
Photo Rounds
Rapidly developing vesicular eruption
The patient’s previously diagnosed dermatologic condition, paired with her recent exposure history, led to the diagnosis in this case.
Photo Rounds
Index finger plaque
Clinical Inquiries
Does early introduction of peanuts to an infant’s diet reduce the risk for peanut allergy?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Probably not, unless the child has severe eczema or egg allergy. In a general pediatric population, introducing peanuts...