New Study Examines Rates of Melanoma in Pediatric Patients
A new study from researchers at Washington University (WU) in St. Louis, MO examines the rates of melanoma in pediatric patients.Senior author Kimberly J. Johnson, PhD, assistant professor at the Brown...
View ArticleThis month’s cover story examines the skin complications of HIV/AIDS. Do you...
Choices Yes. Only when the patient has disclosed his or her HIV status. Only when I see rare or difficult-to-treat skin conditions. No.
View ArticleAcne, Bullous Pemphigoid and Recessive, Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa
This online-feature will be an ongoing review and discussion of past articles that have had a significant impact on dermatology and that every dermatologist should read.Payman Kosari, MDBasement Zone...
View ArticleNovel Immune Cell in Skin Could Be Linked to Eczema and Allergic Skin Diseases
A group of researchers from the Centenary Institute in Australia have discovered a new type of immune cell in the skin that plays a role in fighting off parasitic invaders such as ticks, mites, and...
View ArticleMelanoma Monday is May 6th
The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) has designated the first Monday of May as Melanoma Monday, and, this year, the day is Monday, May 6.The AAD started this observation in order to raise...
View ArticleDrug in Development for Chronic Itch Demonstrates Positive Results in Phase...
Creabilis, a late stage European dermatology company with a focus on chronic pruritus, has announced headline results from a Phase IIb trial of its lead product, CT327, a novel, topical, TrkA kinase...
View ArticleVolume 21 - Issue 5 - May 2013
Volume Number: 21Issue Number: 5Issue Date: May 2013Publish Date: 05/15/2013 - 09:26Active: Yes
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Skin Cancer Review
Start Page: 30End Page: 34Author: Julia Ernst, MS, Assistant EditorA review of recent news, research and treatment trends related to skin cancer.Vesicular Stomatitis Virus Found To Be Highly Effective...
View ArticleDo you discuss the need for sun protection with patients who have a history...
Choices Yes, always. Yes, when they ask about the extra precautions that need to be taken because of their medical history. Yes, but only if I believe they are not engaging in proper sun protection....
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Pemphigus, Topical Tretinoin and Photosensitivity in Mice
This online-only feature will be an ongoing review and discussion of past articles that have had a significant impact on dermatology and that every dermatologist should read.Payman Kosari,...
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Regional Atlas of Contact Dermatitis: Mouth, Lips and Perioral Region
Start Page: 1End Page: 3Author: Michael P. Sheehan, MD, Monica Huynh, BA, Michael Chung, BS, Matthew Zirwas, MD, and Steven R. Feldman, MD, PhDLogin to Download PDF versionThe oral region of the face...
View ArticleNIH Researchers Sequence DNA of Fungi at Skin Sites
A group of researchers from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have sequenced the DNA of fungi at skin sites in healthy adults in order to define the normal populations across the skin and to...
View ArticleFDA Approves Two New Agents for Metastatic or Unresectable Melanoma
Dabrafenib (Tafinlar) and trametinib (Mekinist) are now approved by the FDA for the treatment of metastatic or unresectable melanoma.In trials, both drugs showed positive results against melanoma. Data...
View ArticleRecent Developments in Indoor Tanning Legislation
Nevada has become the fourth state in the nation to ban minors under the age of 18 from indoor tanning, and bills are being considered in Texas and Illinois that would enact the same ban in those...
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Regional Atlas of Contact Dermatitis: Extremities
Start Page: 1End Page: 2Author: Monica Huynh, BA, Michael P. Sheehan, MD, Michael Chung, BS, Matthew Zirwas, MD, and Steven R. Feldman, MD, PhDLogin to Download PDF versionThe upper and lower...
View ArticleTopical Hydrocortisone, Tanning Beds for Psoriasis Treatment and Isotretinoin
This online-only feature will be an ongoing review and discussion of past articles that have had a significant impact on dermatology and that every dermatologist should read.William S. Kaufman,...
View ArticleWhat factors do you consider before prescribing isotretinoin?
Choices The drug's efficacy in treating severe, recalcitrant acne The patient's potential for acne-related scarring The associated side effects of isotretinoin All of the above None of the above
View ArticleConnecticut Passes Bill to Ban Minors Under 17 Years of Age from Tanning Beds
Less than a week after Nevada passed a bill restricting minors under 18 years of age from using indoor tanning devices, Connecticut has passed a bill that prohibits minors under 17 years of age from...
View ArticleTexas Becomes Fifth State to Ban Minors Under 18 from Indoor Tanning
Texas has joined California, Vermont, Oregon and Nevada by passing legislation that prohibits minors under the age of 18 from indoor tanning, according to a news release from the American Academy of...
View ArticleTopical Formulation for Epidermolysis Bullosa Meets Primary Safety Endpoint
RegeneRx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. has announced that its Phase II trial of a topical formulation for epidermolysis bullosa (EB) met the primary endpoint of safety.The RegeneRx formulation under...
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