Dermatology
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VIDEO: Herpes gladiatorum may be misdiagnosed as impetigo
Athletes who wrestle, play rugby, or engage in any sport “where there’s a grinding of skin on skin” are at risk for herpes simplex gladiatorum.
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VIDEO: New topical acne therapies will target sebum
Three topical acne drugs that target the production of sebum are now in clinical trials.
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VIDEO: What’s new on atopic dermatitis drugs and cancer concerns?
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SDEF: Severe acne responds to fixed-combo gel
“Topical treatment is still the cornerstone of acne therapy, and it is great to have additional options, especially for our more severe acne...
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SDEF: Have higher degree of suspicion for pediatric allergic contact dermatitis
“Skin testing or blood testing for food allergies, unless very strongly positive, usually aren’t helpful in the management of the atopic...
News
Young women who tan indoors are at two- to sixfold increased risk of melanoma
Women under age 50 years who regularly tanned indoors were at a twofold to sixfold increased risk of melanoma, compared with age-matched women who...
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Books, text messages increase sun protection behaviors
An intervention consisting of text-message reminders, read-along books, and swim shirts achieved significant improvements in sun protection...
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Cosmeceuticals for managing acne: more useful than you might think
Using cosmeceuticals in addition to prescription treatments for acne can help manage the condition more effectively and increase patient...