Dermatology
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Coronavirus outbreak prompts cancellation of AAD annual meeting
The AAD is looking into “virtual meeting options” to provide content that was scheduled to be presented at the meeting.
From the Journals
Antifungal drug appears safe for pregnancy
Neither topical nor oral terbinafine was associated with an increased risk of major malformation or spontaneous abortion.
Latest News
‘Natural is not always good’ when it comes to treatments for alopecia
ORLANDO – Biotin unlikely to help with a patient’s alopecia, a high intake of biotin can interfere with certain assays that use streptavidin-...
From the Journals
Emollients didn’t prevent atopic dermatitis in high-risk infants
Moisturizers and dietary interventions early in life did not reduce rates of atopic dermatitis in two large clinical trials.
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Nail growth
Clinical Inquiries
Does screening by primary care providers effectively detect melanoma and other skin cancers?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Possibly. No trials have directly assessed detection of melanoma and other skin cancers by primary care providers.
Conference Coverage
Esophageal stricture signals urgent treatment in kids with butterfly skin
LONDON –
From the Journals
Consider toys as culprits in children with contact allergies
Cell phones were the most common electronics associated with contact dermatitis.
Conference Coverage
Isotretinoin data provide postmeal absorption guidance
LAHAINA, HAWAII – In the fed state, both isotretinoin formulations were absorbed to the same extent, “but in the fasting state, there was a...
Conference Coverage
Studies add clarity to link between rosacea and Demodex, coffee
LAHAINA, HAWAII – A few years ago, “we really didn’t think much of Demodex, but now we know Demodex tends to be a key player” in...