Hair & Nails
Practical Pearls
Habit Reversal Therapy for Skin Picking Disorder
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques have been proven to benefit patients with skin picking disorder. However, because patients with...
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Limited treatment options exist for brittle nail syndrome
“It’s our duty to warn our patients about the evidence for biotin for treating brittle nails, and about this interference on laboratory tests,” Dr...
Conference Coverage
New JAK inhibitor study data confirm benefit in alopecia areata
Deuruxolitinib (CTP-543), an inhibitor of the JAK1 and JAK2 enzymes, has the potential to become the second JAK inhibitor available for the...
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Expert shares her tips for diagnosing, treating onychomycosis
“We need to be antifungal stewards, because resistant dermatophytes are coming,” Dr. Boni E. Elewski said.
Case Letter
Fat Necrosis of the Breast Mimicking Breast Cancer in a Male Patient Following Wax Hair Removal
Fat necrosis of the male breast is rare, and hair removal with wax may be a rare cause of the disease.
Photo Challenge
Widespread Erosions in Intertriginous Areas
A 72-year-old woman presented to the emergency department with painful, erythematic, pruritic, and purulent lesions in intertriginous regions...
Military Dermatology
Dermatologic Implications of Sleep Deprivation in the US Military
In this article, we explore possible mechanisms by which sleep deprivation may affect the skin. We also review the potential impacts of sleep...
Practical Pearls
A “Solution” for Patients Unable to Swallow a Pill: Crushed Terbinafine Mixed With Syrup
Because oral terbinafine is now formulated only as a tablet, there is a barrier to treatment of superficial fungal infections in patients who are...
For Residents
The Evidence Behind Topical Hair Loss Remedies on TikTok
With the rise of social media influence and ease of accessibility of information, patients often encounter and implement hair loss advice from...
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Expert dispels myths about hair care in patients with skin of color
“You want to perform the scalp and hair exam with cultural humility,” Dr. Candrice R. Health said.
From the Journals
Isolated nail psoriasis may bring arthritis into play
The review of 20 years of cases show delayed diagnosis, delineate clinical features, and suggest a relationship with PsA.