Dermatology
Conference Coverage
‘Soak and smear’ not superior for kids’ atopic dermatitis
Key clinical point: Physicians can anticipate equally profound improvement in the severity of pediatric atopic dermatitis after 2 weeks of twice-...
Guidelines
An insider’s look at the 2014 atopic dermatitis guidelines
News
Surgeon General: Tanning, indoor tanning must stop
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New insights emerge from pediatric chronic cutaneous lupus
Key clinical point: If pediatric chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus is going to transform into SLE, it generally does so within the first year...
News
Clinician recommendations drive uptick in HPV vaccine use
Key clinical point: The CDC recommends administering HPV vaccine when children are in for other shots.Major finding: As of 2013, 57% of girls aged...
Conference Coverage
What should PCPs know about pediatric dermatology?
Conference Coverage
More vitamin D didn’t beat placebo for kids’ atopic dermatitis
Key clinical point: There may be more behind atopic dermatitis severity than just vitamin D deficiency.
Conference Coverage
Body wash offers alternative to bleach baths for atopic dermatitis
Key clinical point: An effective and convenient alternative is available for atopic dermatitis patients who find bleach baths a hassle or not...
Conference Coverage
Tuberculosis, malaria, and HIV in decline since Millennium Declaration
Key clinical point: The prevalence of HIV-infected people continues to rise, but mortality among this group is dropping.Major finding: Annual...
Conference Coverage
Tuberculosis, malaria, and HIV in decline since Millennium Declaration
Key clinical point: The prevalence of HIV-infected people continues to rise, but mortality among this group is dropping.Major finding: Annual...