Dermatology
Clinical Inquiries
What is the best test to detect herpes in skin lesions?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) techniques appear to be more sensitive and specific in detecting herpes simplex virus (HSV...
Clinical Inquiries
Are oral agents effective for the treatment of verruca vulgaris?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Of the available oral therapies for common warts, none has sufficient evidence to recommend it as an effective therapy (...
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Meropenem Aids Severe Diabetic Skin Infections
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Don't Ignore Changing Skin Lesions During Pregnancy
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FDA Approves Once-Daily Topical Combo Of Steroid, Vitamin D for Psoriasis Tx
Clinical Inquiries
What is the best way to treat tinea cruris?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: After clinical diagnosis and microscopic confirmation, tinea cruris is best treated with a topical allylamine or an azole...