Medical Dermatology
From the Journals
Prurigo nodularis has two disease endotypes, a cluster analysis shows
Black patients with PN appear more likely to have a distinct systemic inflammatory signature.
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Dermatologists take to TikTok to share their own ‘hacks’
Laypeople are still the dominant producers – and have the most views – of dermatology content on TikTok.
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A 22-year-old presented with erythematous papules on her fingers and toes
A 22-year-old with a history of ITP presented with 2 months of asymptomatic erythematous papules on her fingers and toes.
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Two questions can help establish a diagnosis of hidradenitis suppurativa
There is no perfect outcome measure yet, but progress is being made.
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Certain opioids hold promise for treating itch
Difelikefalin is the first FDA-approved treatment for uremic pruritus associated with dialysis.
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A 73-year-old White male presented with 2 days of a very pruritic rash
The rash started on his abdomen, back, and arms and was progressing down his legs.
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What is the diagnosis?
Teen male has COVID-19-related rash.
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Cannabinoids being studied for a variety of dermatologic conditions
Recent research shows that the endocannabinoid system is involved in modulation of the CNS and in immune function, particularly skin homeostasis...
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A 70-year-old man presents with firm papules on his hand and fingers
A 70-year-old man presents with numerous firm pink-brown papules on his bilateral dorsal hands and digits.
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Oteseconazole promising for recurrent yeast infections
Oteseconazole was superior to fluconazole/placebo in the proportion of subjects with at least one culture-verified acute vulvovaginal candidiasis...
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Ketosis, including ketogenic diets, implicated in prurigo pigmentosa
The incidence of prurigo pigmentosa, which might most affect patients of Asian heritage, is on the rise.