Dermatology
Conference Coverage
Consider allergic contact dermatitis in children with AD with disease flares, new rash
ORLANDO – “The take-home message here is that pediatric contact dermatitis is common, much more common than a lot of people realize.”
Photo Rounds
Abdominal rash
From the Journals
Social media may negatively influence acne treatment
Patients follow advice found on social media that doesn't match up with AAD guidelines.
Conference Coverage
Systemic therapy options for pediatric skin diseases are improving
ORLANDO – Some systemic therapies are off label “but used all the time” for dermatologic diseases in pediatrics.
Photo Rounds
Draining papule on chin
Applied Evidence
How best to approach these acute hand infections
Antimicrobial therapy is not straightforward with the 4 infectious conditions reviewed here. Combination therapy at the start must usually be...
Applied Evidence
Scabies: Refine your exam, avoid these diagnostic pitfalls
Nearly half of all infections are missed when first examined. Attentiveness to specific details, particularly in 3 common scenarios, can help...
Photo Rounds
Pitting of fingernails
Latest News
FDA supports sunscreen safety studies
Analysis of six active ingredients in four sunscreen products showed all ingredients systemically absorbed after a single application.
Latest News
European marketing of Picato suspended while skin cancer risk reviewed
The Food and Drug Administration is gathering information to investigate the safety concern raised in Europe.
Pediatric Dermatology Consult
Rash on hands and feet