Dermatology
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Most e-consults not followed by specialist visit
The results reflect experts’ positive experiences with e-consults.
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A case of neutrophilic eccrine hidradenitis attributed to HIV treatment
The most common causes of NEH are hematologic malignancies and some of the chemotherapeutic agents used in treating them.
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When to suspect calciphylaxis and what to do about it
Calciphylaxis is a skin condition with no generally accepted diagnostic criteria clinically, radiographically, or histologically.
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D.C.-area blacks face increased risk of mortality from SJS/TEN
“It’s possible that the diagnoses are being delayed and so treatment is being delayed.”
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Belimumab may improve skin in scleroderma
MAUI, HAWAII – Pilot study underscores importance of B-cell abnormalities in scleroderma skin disease.
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A decade of telemedicine policy has advanced in just 2 weeks
User-friendly technology and the relaxed telehealth restrictions have made it fairly simple for patients and physicians to connect.
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iPLEDGE allows at-home pregnancy tests during pandemic
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Routinely screen for depression in atopic dermatitis
Symptoms of anxiety/depression are an indication to intensify atopic dermatitis therapy.
From the Journals
Rapid shift to adalimumab biosimilars in Denmark contrasts with U.S. experience
The Danish health care system’s shift to adalimumab biosimilars led to substantial decreases in cost.
From the Journals
New melanoma treatments linked to mortality decline
Melanoma incidence in the U.S. has continued to rise, but BRAF inhibitors and immune checkpoint inhibitors are extending survival, data suggest....
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Coronavirus outbreak prompts cancellation of AAD annual meeting
The AAD is looking into “virtual meeting options” to provide content that was scheduled to be presented at the meeting.