Dermatology
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Generalized pustular eruption
The timing of a recent prescription for azithromycin and the morphology of this eruption made us suspect a drug reaction. But which type of...
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New law allows Maryland students to use sunscreen at school
Maryland is the second state in 2018 to pass such a law.
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HIV infection linked to higher risk of non-melanoma skin cancer
A Danish cohort study found that HIV-positive patients are more likely to develop basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma.
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Nickel allergy common in children, significantly higher in girls
Jewelry is the most common source of sensitivity.
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MDedge Daily News: How smartphones could battle oral cancer
And what FDA panel speakers may be hiding.
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Twin study highlights environmental factors that may aggravate acne
The study results also support previous studies indicating that “acne is largely attributable to genetics.”
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IL-22 blocker investigated in phase 2a atopic dermatitis study
This is the first clinical trial investigating IL-22 blockade in patients with AD.
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Unusual patch of skin
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Ideal sun protection practices by parents low in Toronto
Less than optimal use of sunscreen and other sun protection measures was particularly true among parents of darker-skinned children.
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Hidradenitis suppurativa packs mighty QOL impact
KAUAI, HAWAII – Quality of life burden is greater with hidradenitis suppurativa than psoriasis.
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Psoriasis duration reflects cardiovascular event risk
For every year of psoriasis, a patient’s risk of a major cardiovascular event climbs an additional 1%.