Dermatology
Conference Coverage
AD update: New insight into pathogenesis, prevention, and treatments
LAS VEGAS – Filaggrin mutations appear to play a role in the development of AD, but not in a significant proportion of people with AD.
Conference Coverage
Investigational agent VT-1161 looks promising for onychomycosis
LAS VEGAS – The oral agent has potent activity against several species of tinea and yeast.
Conference Coverage
Delusional infestation: not so rare
PARIS – Mayo Clinic study shows prevalence climbs sharply with advancing age.
Photo Rounds
Growth on right cheek
Photo Rounds
Persistent erythematous papulonodular rash
The rash on our patient’s abdomen was not itchy or painful, but it had persisted for more than a year and continued to spread. A biopsy confirmed...
Case Reports
How could improved provider communication have improved the care this patient received?
► 40-year-old woman
► How could improved provider communication have improved the care this patient received?
Photo Rounds
Progressive discoloration over the right shoulder
The discolored patch on our patient’s shoulder was nothing new—but when it grew in size and developed hypertrichosis, it prompted a closer...
News
FDA approves adalimumab biosimilar Hyrimoz
Hyrimoz is the third adalimumab biosimilar approved by the FDA.
From the Journals
Psoriasis adds to increased risk of cardiovascular procedures, surgery in patients with hypertension
The results suggest that hypertensive patients and psoriasis have “earlier and more aggressive disease progression of hypertension.”
Conference Coverage
How lovers, limes, and drug samples can plague your patients
These are all unexpected causes of dermatitis, along with makeup applicators and more.
Conference Coverage
Topical treatment with retinoid/benzoyl peroxide combination reduced acne scars
PARIS –The acne treatment adapalene 0.3%/benzoyl peroxide 2.5% gel prevented new scar formation in a multicenter study.