Dermatology
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AAD guidelines favor surgery for nonmelanoma skin cancers
The guidelines for basal cell and cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma also discuss biopsy techniques, tumor staging, and prevention of recurrence of...
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Topical retinoid plus benzoyl peroxide beats antibiotics for inflammatory acne
An alliance of international dermatologists reach consensus on ill-defined areas of acne treatment.
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Listen up: Acoustic device useful for diabetic foot ulcers
New treatment, similar to lithotripsy, aims to boost healing by stimulating cells through acoustic pulses
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Atopic march largely attributed to genetic factors
Genetic factors outweigh environment, a new look at the data suggest.
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Mood changes reported in cases of methotrexate use for dermatologic disease
Neurotoxicity is a rare side effect of methotrexate use, as seen in two children treated for dermatologic disease.
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When cloth diapers cause diaper dermatitis, think calcineurin inhibitors
Topical calcineurin inhibitors appear to be safe, effective treatment for this reemerging complication.
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Cases link vitiligoid lichen sclerosus and darker skin
High-potency topical steroids and/or calcineurin inhibitors resolved symptoms in all cases, but depigmentation remained.
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Systemic corticosteroids not recommended for long-term treatment of eczema
The adverse effects of systemic corticosteroids for atopic dermatitis are of particular concern due to the potential for growth retardation in...
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Updosing omalizumab for chronic urticaria pays off
GENEVA –Three-quarters of nonresponders to approved dose achieve disease control at 450 mg to 600 mg.
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Very preterm birth is linked to reduced risk of eczema
A meta-analysis revealed that very preterm birth is associated with a significantly lower risk of eczema, compared with full term birth.