Dermatology
From the Journals
Very preterm birth is linked to reduced risk of eczema
A meta-analysis revealed that very preterm birth is associated with a significantly lower risk of eczema, compared with full term birth.
From the Journals
Study: Atopic dermatitis subgroups identified in children
Determining subgroups of pediatric atopic dermatitis could result in a stratified treatment approach.
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Gene mutations tied to viral skin infection in pediatric AD patients
These findings may lead to identification of a new AD phenotype in children.
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA approves topical antibiotic for impetigo infections
Ozenoxacin is effective against common bacterial infections as well as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).
From the Journals
Parents taking photos of kids’ lesions for telederm diagnosis looks promising
Concordance of teledermatology and in-person diagnoses was high.
News from the FDA/CDC
Mississippi has highest varicella vaccination rate
Lowest rate in kindergarten students belongs to the District of Columbia.
Conference Coverage
How to decide which ‘birthmarks’ spell trouble
In some cases, yellow or tan lesions in children are benign and will resolve on their own.
Conference Coverage
Consider different T. capitis presentations in children with hair loss
Clinicians treating Tinea capitis should ask about family pets, especially dogs and cats, and "don't forget hamsters," said Dr....
Pediatric Dermatology Consult
Confluent and reticulated papillomatosis
What skin disorder presents with verrucous or slightly hyperkeratotic brown papules?
From the Journals
Consider calcipotriol contact allergy when psoriasis doesn’t improve
Reports of contact allergy to calcipotriol are rare in the literature, considering its widespread use.
From the Journals
Stem cells spark successful skin regeneration
Transgenic stem cells regenerate a functional epidermis to cover most of a boy’s body.