Dermatology
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Database offers snapshot of common causes of pediatric allergic contact dermatitis
The top two treatments at the time of patch testing were a topical corticosteroid (78%) and a topical calcineurin inhibitor (26%).
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Americans getting more sunburns
But indoor tanning has faded in popularity in the United States.
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Lenalidomide may be an answer for refractory cutaneous lupus
Mucocutaneous manifestations constitute 4 out of the 11 American College of Rheumatology classification criteria that clinicians use to make a...
From the Journals
Is the presence of enanthem a clue for COVID-19?
In the study, six of the patients presented with oral lesions, all of them located in the palate.
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Patch testing in children: An evolving science
The most common allergens in children are nickel, fragrance mix I, cobalt, balsam of Peru, neomycin, and bacitracin.
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No link between topical steroids and fracture risk found in children with atopic dermatitis
“Dermatologists can use the results of this study to reassure parents of infants and young children.”
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Racial differences in rates of atopic dermatitis observed early in life
The diagnosis was independently associated with race and NICU stay.
Pediatric Dermatology Consult
Four-year-old boy presents with itchy rash on face, extremities
Signs and symptoms of this condition include significant pruritus and acute eczematous changes, including vesicles and papules – often with oozing...
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Be wary of ‘for eczema’ claims on labels of popular moisturizers
Only products claiming to be “hypoallergenic” had significantly lower allergenic ingredient count than those without the claim.
From the Journals
Subcutaneous nemolizumab eases itching for atopic dermatitis
Patients randomized to subcutaneous nemolizumab showed significant improvement in pruritus, compared with a placebo group.
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Diagnosing molluscum contagiosum can be tricky
The viral disorder brings its own eczematous response, which can complicate efforts to confirm the diagnosis.