Dermatology
From the Journals
Inflammatory myopathy following tattoo reported in an immunocompromised patient
A patient on long-term immunosuppressive therapy experienced inflammatory myopathy in her leg muscle after getting a tattoo.
Conference Coverage
Impact of varicella vaccination on herpes zoster is not what was expected
MALMO, SWEDEN – Real-world data shoot down the exogenous boosting hypothesis.
Photo Rounds
Growth behind infant’s ear
Conference Coverage
Nevus count tied to BCC risk
No link between nevus count and squamous cell carcinoma risk.
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Allergies linked to autism spectrum disorder in children
The prevalence of food, respiratory, and skin allergy was greater in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
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Growth on neck
Pediatric Dermatology Consult
Pediatric Dermatology Consult - June 2018
If unusual features make you suspect tinea, leprosy, mycosis fungoides, or other annular lesions, then biopsy can reveal the correct diagnosis.
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Rash on eyebrows
From the Journals
Psoriasis therapy with biologics not linked to increased cancer risk
The international case-control study using registry data looked at risk in real-world clinical practice.
Conference Coverage
Regular skin exams reduced advanced KCs in posttransplant patients
ORLANDO - Just 2.1% of the patients in the review had annual exams, and less than half saw a dermatologist even once during an average of 5 years...
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Effects of psoriatic arthritis not just physical
Survey shows impact on patients’ personal lives and their careers.