Dermatology
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AUDIO: Don’t dread pediatric dermatology
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Seven percent of patients with life-threatening skin reactions have another episode
Key clinical point: Recurrence may be linked to genetic susceptibility and/or drug exposure; thus the benefits of drug therapy for SJS or TEN...
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FDA reclassifies tanning beds; warns against use by teens
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Teenage blistering sunburns increased melanoma risk by 80% in white women
Key clinical point: Increased melanoma risk was mainly associated with greater sun exposure in early life, while greater sun exposure in both...
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New atopic dermatitis therapies offer alternatives to topical steroids
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Online and in-person care fostered similar improvements in atopic dermatitis symptoms
Key clinical point: Patients may be willing to pay out of pocket in return for expedited and effective care without traveling, waiting, or missing...
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Consumer Reports: Sunscreen SPF claims largely inaccurate
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Food allergy overdiagnosed with IgE tests
Major finding: Food allergy testing identified a new allergen in 5% of 184 patients in whom testing was not warranted and in 42% of 90 patients in...
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Adapalene/benzoyl peroxide gel halves acne lesion counts in 1 month
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Hemangeol approved for treatment of infantile hemangioma
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Childhood atopic dermatitis persists into adolescence and beyond
Major finding: At every age studied (2-26 years), more than 80% of participants had experienced symptoms of atopic dermatitis or had used atopic...