Dermatology
Conference Coverage
For suspected hair disorders, consider trichoscopy before biopsy
A dermoscopic evaluation of hair in 45 neonates during their first 30 days of life found that 70% had low density hair while the remaining 30% had...
From the Journals
New psoriasis guidelines focus on topical and alternative treatments, and severity measures
The latest updated psoriasis treatment guidelines address topicals, alternative medicine, and severity assessment.
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Biologics may delay psoriatic arthritis, study finds
A single-center study shows reduced incidence in psoriatic arthritis in psoriasis patients treated with biologics.
Commentary
COVID-19–related skin changes: The hidden racism in documentation
It is not a stretch to suggest that skin manifestations associated with COVID-19 may look very different in darker skin.
From the Journals
More data needed to better understand COVID-19 skin manifestations
Histopathologic exams were done for only 23 patients and, in all cases, showed “inflammatory features without specific pathological changes.”
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Memphis clinic created to care for children and adolescents diagnosed with melanoma
To date, 20 female and 18 male patients have traveled to the clinic from 21 states and Puerto Rico for assessment and consultation.
Photo Rounds
Scaly foot rash
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How to set up your hyperhidrosis patients for treatment success
Topical antiperspirants are the preferred initial treatment.
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Database offers snapshot of common causes of pediatric allergic contact dermatitis
The top two treatments at the time of patch testing were a topical corticosteroid (78%) and a topical calcineurin inhibitor (26%).
Conference Coverage
Americans getting more sunburns
But indoor tanning has faded in popularity in the United States.
From the Journals
Is the presence of enanthem a clue for COVID-19?
In the study, six of the patients presented with oral lesions, all of them located in the palate.