Dermatology
Applied Evidence
Neurofibromatosis type 1: More than skin deep
Dermatologic findings manifest in childhood, but the disease progresses to multiple organ systems. Here’s how to proceed if you diagnose this in...
News
A 31-year-old with a 3-week history of a waxing and waning, mildly pruritic eruption on his neck, chest, and back
A 31-year-old male presented with a 3-week history of a waxing and waning, mildly pruritic eruption on the posterior neck, upper chest, and mid-...
Photo Rounds
Chronic, nonhealing leg ulcer
When this patient’s chronic stasis ulcer failed to respond to the usual treatment of dressings, elevation, and diuretics, our suspicions led us to...
Conference Coverage
Don’t discount ultrapotent topical corticosteroids for vulvar lichen sclerosus
Some patients may not adhere to the treatment, but those who do may be less likely to develop cancer and scarring, research suggests.
Photo Rounds
Hyperpigmented patch on the back
Conference Coverage
Expert spotlights recent advances in the medical treatment of acne
As for integrating these new options into existing clinical practice, Dr. Eichenfield predicts that the general approach to acne treatment will...
Conference Coverage
Study highlights differences between White and Latino patients with psoriasis
Latinos had a higher mean percentage of body surface area involvement in the upper limbs.
From the Journals
Shingrix effective in older adults with preexisting immune-mediated disorders
The most common immune-mediated disorders in two phase 3 clinical trials of the vaccine were psoriasis, spondyloarthropathy, rheumatoid arthritis...
Feature
Pregnancy studies on psoriasis, PsA medications pick up
OTIS has enrolled women with psoriasis and/or psoriatic arthritis in studies of nine medications, most of them biologics.
Photo Rounds
Recurrent leg lesions
From the Journals
Review finds evidence for beta-blockers for some rosacea symptoms
A systematic review provides limited evidence to support oral beta-blockers as a treatment for rosacea-associated facial erythema and flushing.