Dermatology
Conference Coverage
Prioritize oral health in children with DEB
LONDON – While it may not be the first thing on the minds of families of children with DEB, it is important to consider oral health early to...
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Reassurance on general anesthesia in young kids
LAHAINA, HAWAII – Two recent major studies are worth incorporating in parental risk/benefit discussions.
Pediatric Dermatology Consult
Nail dystrophy and nail plate thinning
The child also had longitudinal fissuring of all fingernails on presentation.
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Dupilumab for severe AD: Expert advocates continuous treatment
LAHAINA, HAWAII – “Be very careful about stopping.” – Dr. Andrew Blauvelt.
From the Journals
Acne treatment may vary based on race, gender, insurance
The differences raise concerns for undertreatment among racial/ethnic minority and female patients.
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Psoriasis ointment helped with itch, healing in phase 2 EB study
LONDON – Low-dose calcipotriol ointment significantly improved wound healing and itch in people with epidermolysis bullosa in a pilot study.
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Consider allergic contact dermatitis in children with AD with disease flares, new rash
ORLANDO – “The take-home message here is that pediatric contact dermatitis is common, much more common than a lot of people realize.”
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Losartan showing promise in pediatric epidermolysis bullosa trial
LONDON – No safety concerns have been seen so far with the antihypertensive drug losartan in children with the skin blistering disease.
Feature
New Barbie lineup includes a doll with vitiligo
“Who knows? Pretty soon, vitiligo may no longer be a ‘thing’ that causes ‘stares’ and ‘glares,’ ” Dr. Desai said.
Conference Coverage
High cost of wound dressings for epidermolysis bullosa highlighted
LONDON – Dressing and bandage costs were highest for study participants with the generalized severe subtype, at about $112,450 per patient...
From the Journals
Social media may negatively influence acne treatment
Patients follow advice found on social media that doesn't match up with AAD guidelines.