Dermatology
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MDedge Daily News: Keeping patients summer safe
It’s time to start counseling on sunscreen, waterborne illness, and mosquito avoidance.
Conference Coverage
Spotlight on nonmelanoma skin cancer’s true burden
CHICAGO – Morbidity and mortality of nonmelanoma skin cancer are far greater than generally appreciated.
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Large dark discoloration on the back
From the Journals
Atopic eczema linked to cardiovascular disease risk
Severe and more active atopic eczema could increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, including stroke, heart failure and atrial fibrillation....
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Atopic dermatitis severity reduced by topical microbiome treatment
Microbiome-based therapies have the potential to reduce atopic dermatitis severity.
Conference Coverage
VIDEO: Characteristic flora define intestinal microbiome in scleroderma
SANDESTIN, FLA. – Some species are associated with specific gastrointestinal symptoms.
Conference Coverage
VIDEO: Skin exam crucial in rheumatic diseases, expert says
A skin exam in patients with rheumatic disease is important to make sure a more severe condition doesn’t go unnoticed.
From the Journals
Guidelines-based intervention improves pediatrician management of acne
There were fewer referrals to dermatologists, more retinoid prescriptions, and fewer topical clindamycin prescriptions.
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Changing mole on arm
From the Journals
Hyperpigmentation, paraparesis are signs of vitamin B12 deficiency
Skin hyperpigmentation is a common early clue that a patient may have a B12 deficiency, but it is easily remedied.
From the Journals
Pretreatment ECG unwarranted for most infantile hemangioma patients starting propranolol
Screening abnormalities do not predict treatment side effects.