Dermatology
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CANDLE syndrome case highlights key features of this type 1 interferonopathy
Annular erythematous plaques in a child with fever and dense, atypical, mixed mononuclear and neutrophilic dermal infiltrate on biopsy could...
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SHARE initiative releases consensus-based JDM management recommendations
Early and aggressive therapy may prevent or stabilize organ damage and disease-related complications in patients with juvenile dermatomyositis (...
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Nonpharmacologic AD therapy: Strongest evidence supports moisturizers
BOSTON – Moisturizers are “a cornerstone” of therapy for children with atopic dermatitis.
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Proper treatment of herpes zoster ‘a work in progress’
In medical school you may have been taught that herpes zoster infection primarily impacts elderly patients, but the burden of disease is shifting...
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Food allergy testing only rarely needed for AD patients
Between 15% and 30% of children with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis also have food allergies, but the allergies are a trigger for AD in only...
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HIV research update: Early August 2016
The HIV epidemic serves as an amplifier of TB outbreaks by providing a reservoir of susceptible hosts, a recent study found. Read about this and...
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DEET and picaridin safely protect against insect bites
Insect repellents containing DEET or picaridin are safe when used properly and are important for bite protection in children.
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Topical timolol improves thinnest infantile hemangiomas
Key clinical point: Superficial, thin infantile hemangiomas responded positively to several months of treatment with topical timolol maleate....
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Mycobiome much more diverse in children than in adults
Key clinical point: The mycobiome of children is much more diverse than that of adults. Major finding: Malassezia species comprised 80%-99% the...
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Tofacitinib clears pediatric alopecia areata in small study
Key clinical point: The JAK inhibitor tofacitinib resolved alopecia areata in 68% of pediatric patients. Major finding: Among the responders, the...
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Sunscreens safe in babies, children
Despite what some popular online media outlets report, sunscreens are safe in children and can even be used on infants under age 6 months when sun...