Dermatology
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Don’t call it perioral dermatitis
LAHAINA, HAWAII – Periorificial dermatitis is a better moniker for the acne mimicker.
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New topicals coming for pediatric atopic dermatitis
LAHAINA, HAWAII – Novel noncorticosteroid topicals will fill an unmet need in atopic dermatitis.
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Dupilumab approval sought for AD under age 12
LAHAINA, HAWAII – First biologic approved for atopic dermatitis is under study down to age 2 years.
Pediatric Dermatology Consult
A 7-month-old male presents with perioral rash and fever
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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.
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Breaking bacterial communication may heal EB wounds
LONDON – Disrupting how microorganisms communicate with each other could potentially help heal chronic wounds in patients with epidermolysis...
From the Journals
Emollients didn’t prevent atopic dermatitis in high-risk infants
Moisturizers and dietary interventions early in life did not reduce rates of atopic dermatitis in two large clinical trials.
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Esophageal stricture signals urgent treatment in kids with butterfly skin
LONDON –
From the Journals
Consider toys as culprits in children with contact allergies
Cell phones were the most common electronics associated with contact dermatitis.
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Isotretinoin data provide postmeal absorption guidance
LAHAINA, HAWAII – In the fed state, both isotretinoin formulations were absorbed to the same extent, “but in the fasting state, there was a...
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SCC survival remains poor in epidermolysis bullosa
LONDON – Median survival was 2.4 years in patients with generalized severe recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa after a first diagnosis.