Dermatology
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Emerging treatments tackling hair loss challenges include light therapies
Increased hair density was observed after 26 weeks of daily use of one hair growth device.
Conference Coverage
How to decide which ‘birthmarks’ spell trouble
In some cases, yellow or tan lesions in children are benign and will resolve on their own.
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Segmental distribution of nodules on trunk
The lesions on this patient’s trunk had been growing in size—and number—over the past 42 years. The pattern of these lesions proved helpful in...
Case Reports
Subacute loss of vision in one eye • rash on hands and feet • plaques with scaling on genitals • Dx?
► Subacute loss of vision in one eye
► Rash on hands and feet
► Plaques with scaling on genitals
Photo Rounds
Longstanding neck growths
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Consider different T. capitis presentations in children with hair loss
Clinicians treating Tinea capitis should ask about family pets, especially dogs and cats, and "don't forget hamsters," said Dr....
Photo Rounds
Growths on eyelids
Latest News
International survey sheds new light on adult atopic dermatitis
GENEVA – The United States was the only country in which the prevalence of AD was higher in men than women, albeit by a narrow margin.
Pediatric Dermatology Consult
Confluent and reticulated papillomatosis
What skin disorder presents with verrucous or slightly hyperkeratotic brown papules?
From the Journals
Squamous cell carcinoma linked to 25% increase in all-cause mortality
Patients with SCC “may need additional education and age-appropriate screening to prevent deaths from major diseases,” the authors concluded.
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Women with adult acne need more treatment options and support
The emotional impact of acne in adult women can be similar to that of psoriasis, according to Dr. Baldwin.