Dermatology
Conference Coverage
Beyond PASI 100: striving for molecular clearance
A PASI 100 response, traditionally considered unreachable for most patients with severe psoriasis, soon just might not be good enough.
From the Journals
Study highlights potential advantages of tape strips over biopsy
Adhesive tape strips are rivaling biopsies in the evaluation of psoriasis and atopic dermatitis in new studies.
Latest News
Rheumatologist Lindsey Criswell named new NIAMS director
Dr. Criswell will start her new position in early 2021.
Latest News
Dermatology atlas will profile disease in all skin types
“We recognized the gap, which is the lack of diversity/variation of skin tones in our dermatology textbooks and atlases.”
From the Journals
Cutaneous clues linked to COVID-19 coagulation risk
These skin signs could augment coagulation assays in this patient population.
Conference Coverage
New topicals for excessive sweating are in sight
Positive phase 3 results reported for two prescription topical agents for primary axillary hyperhidrosis.
From the Journals
New psoriasis guidelines focus on topical and alternative treatments, and severity measures
The latest updated psoriasis treatment guidelines address topicals, alternative medicine, and severity assessment.
Conference Coverage
Biologics may delay psoriatic arthritis, study finds
A single-center study shows reduced incidence in psoriatic arthritis in psoriasis patients treated with biologics.
Commentary
COVID-19–related skin changes: The hidden racism in documentation
It is not a stretch to suggest that skin manifestations associated with COVID-19 may look very different in darker skin.
From the Journals
More data needed to better understand COVID-19 skin manifestations
Histopathologic exams were done for only 23 patients and, in all cases, showed “inflammatory features without specific pathological changes.”
Conference Coverage
Americans getting more sunburns
But indoor tanning has faded in popularity in the United States.