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Dermatology

News, opinions and meeting coverage in dermatology.

Make the Diagnosis: Itchy Fingers from IV Therapy?

Case Findings: A 48-year-old woman who was receiving IV immunoglobulin therapy complained to her doctor that over the past few weeks small vesicles had formed along the sides of her fingers. Some had ruptured and become scaly papules. Her fingers were extremely pruritic, and she said it was "driving her crazy." Can you diagnose the patient?

Perioperative Beta Blockers Trade Fewer MIs for More Deaths

Issue of safety highlighted again in POISE analysis

A Lot of Eczema Quackery from Dr. YouTube

One-third of the site's videos about atopic dermatitis had misleading information

Topical Therapy Improves Hyperhidrosis in Kids

Sweat production falls, QOL rises with anticholineregic wipes

Telemedicine OK for Psoriasis Care

Outcomes didn't differ in randomized trial

Psoriasis Falls to Novel Biologic

Bimekizumab brings clear or almost clear skin to vast majority of patients in phase II trial

Risankizumab Resolves Psoriasis in Half of Patients

Superior to ustekinumab for many endpoints in two RCTs

Gene Expression Test Impacts Melanoma Management

Test assessed high-risk patients based on biological data from 31 genes in tumor tissue

Using Biology of Atopic Dermatitis to Improve Therapy

Following psoriasis model of molecular targeting

AAD 2018: Emphasis on 'Adult' Education, Engagement

More hands-on sessions, direct participant involvement

Treating Molluscum Contagiosum Infection?

'Natural resolution' -- that is, no treatment -- 'remains a reasonable approach'

A Role for Budesonide in Autoimmune Hepatitis?

Effective second-line treatment after prednisolone failure

Doc-to-Doc: Bringing 'Medicine The Musical' to the New York Stage

Video conversation with physician who thinks the story of medicine is worth singing about

FDA Approves First Drug for Rare Vasculitis (FDA)

Nucala OK'd for eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA)

Allergens Common in 'Hypoallergenic' Moisturizers

Sold as treatments for eczema, could actually worsen the condition

Smartphone Pics Aid in Diagnosing Kids' Skin Conditions

Majority of study parents willing to use teledermatology

Selective IL-23 Inhibitor Shines in Mid-Stage PsA Trial

Risankizumab broadly effective against joint and skin symptoms

ACR Poster Roundup: Novel OA Tx; Cancer and RA Biologics

Selections from late-breaker poster presentations at rheumatology meeting

Make the Diagnosis: More Than a Mosquito Bite

Case Findings: A 52-year-old man who had returned from an end-of-summer camping trip in Vermont two weeks earlier went to the doctor complaining of a severe headache in the front of his head and a widespread rash of blanching macules. The illness had started a few days earlier with just a mild fever, myalgias, and some loss of appetite. Despite feeling terrible, he joked that his trip was fun, but he's pretty sure the mosquito is the unofficial bird of Vermont. What is your diagnosis?

Thyroid Screening Advised for Some Kids with Alopecia Areata

Those with atopy, Down syndrome, and familial history may be at increased risk

Vitamin D, Dust Mites, and Atopic Dermatitis

Korean study suggests a connection

McCain Recovery: How Long Will It Take?

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Wound Healing and Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Draining lesions call for specialized attention

MSK Cancer Alliance: Mainly About Medicine

Bi-directional relationship strengthens regional cancer care

Brief, Broad-Area Treatment Clears Actinic Keratosis

High patient satisfaction with ingenol disoxate

Transplant Patients Have More Infections After Mohs Surgery

Immunosuppressed populations significantly prone to post-procedure complications

RA Drug Active in Psoriatic Arthritis

Multiple endpoints improved with tofacitinib

Psoriasis Responds After Biologic Failure

PASI-75 rate exceeds 80% with tildrakizumab

Cimzia Passes Muster in Two Psoriasis Trials

Met primary efficacy goals versus placebo; third trial still to come

Dramatic Responses to Biologic in Atopic Dermatitis

High marks for dual cytokine inhibitor in adults, children

One Biologic Bests Another in Head-to-Head Psoriasis Trial

Taltz turns in better results than Stelara on severity indices

Nitric Oxide Gel Shows Promise for Genital Warts

Full clearance of baseline warts achieved in phase II trial

AAD: A Skin-Based Test for Alzheimer's Disease?

Small study show high Tau protein levels in buccal swabs

New Science, Hot Topics Featured at AAD Meeting

First-time sessions account for 25% of program

Make the Diagnosis:聽Callus Conundrum

Case Findings: A 52-year-old man presents with possible calluses on either side of his thumb, forefinger, and middle finger. He reports cutting them off with nail clippers, but they return. He also reports using an over-the-counter wart treatment without success. What is your diagnosis?

MedPAC Looks at Ways to Adjust Misvalued Services

Commission debates grouping CPT codes into families

Pearls From: Rheumatologist Philip Mease

An expert discusses new treatments for PsA and SpA

Make the Diagnosis: More Than A Rash

Case Findings: A 51-year-old woman visited her primary care doctor complaining of a rash, pruritus, myalgias, and muscle weakness that made normally easy tasks like standing from a seated position difficult. The rash was an erythematous blanching patch, spread across her back and shoulders like a shawl and across her chest in a V shape. She had also noticed that her fingernail folds were red and swollen. What is your diagnosis?

Make the Diagnosis: Leg Lesion Teaser

Case Findings: A 47-year-old woman undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer noticed several red, flaccid bullae on her leg. She was also experiencing fever, cough, and shortness of breath, which developed quickly, so she went to the ED. What is your diagnosis?

Contraceptives Differ in Effects on Acne

Implants and hormonal IUDs worsen it, rings and COCs make it better

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