Dermatology
From the Journals
Insurance coverage for vitiligo varies widely in the U.S., analysis finds
“Lack of recognition from health care insurers makes treatments both less accessible and affordable, and only further marginalizes patients with...
Conference Coverage
Physicians question the future of TNF inhibitors for psoriasis, PsA
Two dermatologists and two rheumatologists debate the merits of using IL-17 and IL-23 inhibitors ahead of TNF inhibitors for the treatment of...
From the Journals
Androgenetic alopecia fuels negative emotions and poor quality of life
Poor quality of life, but not depression, was significantly impacted by androgenetic alopecia in a meta-analysis.
From the Journals
Study highlights impact of acne in adult women on quality of life, mental health
The researchers observed that most participants did not think oral antibiotics were appropriate treatments for their acne, specifically because of...
Conference Coverage
Common outcome measures for AD lack adequate reporting of race, skin tone
Of 165 studies analyzed, only 55 (33%) reported the distribution of race or ethnicity, while 5 (3%) reported the distribution of skin tone.
From the Journals
Face mask–related injuries rose dramatically in 2020
Rashes, allergic reactions, and accidents among the general population were another consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Conference Coverage
Dyspigmentation common in SOC patients with bullous pemphigoid
“Early diagnosis to prevent difficult-to-treat dyspigmentation is ... of utmost importance,” the researchers said.
Conference Coverage
Several uncommon skin disorders related to internal diseases reviewed
Dermatologist discusses sarcoidosis, Rosai-Dorfman disease, Erdheim-Chester disease, and more.
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA approves intravenous immunoglobulin for dermatomyositis
Octagam 10% is the first treatment to have an indication specifically for dermatomyositis.
Feature
Recent trend: Melanoma mortality declining rapidly
Annual report on the status of cancer shows that the incidence of melanoma has been steadily increasing.
Opinion
A healthy family who had been living in Brazil presented with crusted plaques on their extremities
A family of 3 who had recently been in Colombia and Panama presented with asymptomatic crusted plaques on their extremities.