Dermatology
From the Journals
Clues to drug adulteration may lie skin deep
Physicians should maintain a high index of suspicion and realize that the first signs of adulterated drugs may appear on the skin.
From the Journals
Study finds family history, chocolate intake increases acne risk
A younger age, chocolate consumption, and parental history of acne were associated with an increased risk of acne, in a study of European teens...
Photo Rounds
Blister on leg
Photo Rounds
Itchy rash during pregnancy
Conference Coverage
Supportive care alone linked to worse outcomes in mucocutaneous reactions
CHICAGO – Supportive care and surgical debridement may not be enough when treating pediatric patients with SJS/TEN.
Conference Coverage
Children with psoriasis face multitude of comorbidities
CHICAGO – Obesity ranks as the most well-understood comorbidity of psoriasis in children. Furthermore, many obese children with psoriasis may also...
Conference Coverage
Vancomycin research reveals reasons for readmissions and prolonged stays
Which patients treated with vancomycin for acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections get readmitted to the hospital within 30 days and/or...
From the Journals
Subsequent squamous cell carcinoma risk higher in HIV patients with low CD4 count
HIV-infected people who have had a previous nonmelanoma skin cancer are at greater risk of subsequent SCC.
News from the FDA/CDC
First IL-23 blocker, guselkumab, earns FDA approval for psoriasis
The approved indication is for adults with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis who are candidates for systemic therapy or phototherapy.
Photo Rounds
Brown patch on infant
Conference Coverage
How to get through the tough talks about alopecia areata
CHICAGO – Set the temptation to hurry aside.