Medical Dermatology
Conference Coverage
Hidradenitis suppurativa packs mighty QOL impact
KAUAI, HAWAII – Quality of life burden is greater with hidradenitis suppurativa than psoriasis.
Daily News Podcast
MDedge Daily News: Which nonopioids are ripe for abuse?
And bum kidneys shouldn’t stop dabigatran reversal.
Conference Coverage
Keloids: Cutting is never enough
KAUAI, HAWAII – “Removal without adjunctive therapy is a guaranteed failure.”
Conference Coverage
Noninvasive 1060-nm diode laser found effective for axillary hyperhidrosis
The Optimized Doctor
Grind it out
“And five more, four more, three more, two more, one more, and done!” Just when you thought you could not stand the searing pain any longer, it...
From the Journals
Recently approved SK treatment spares melanocytes in preclinical study
Topical 40% hydrogen peroxide showed less damage to skin cells than liquid nitrogen.
Under My Skin
Why do people act that way?
You can try all you want, but you never really figure people out.Take Brendan. He spent a good few minutes chewing out my front desk staffer Linda...
Conference Coverage
Prioritize topical treatments in pregnant women
SAN DIEGO – Ask about sexual activity or trimester status, check new label warnings, and consider alternatives.
Conference Coverage
From weekend warriors to pros, athletes are plagued by skin disorders
Sun exposure, chafing, and skin-to-skin contact can cause all sorts of ills, says a sports dermatology specialist
From the Journals
Lenalidomide yields responses in a rare cutaneous lymphoma
Reduced doses of the drug showed the best results in the phase 2 trial.
From the Journals
Pilot study: Topical anticholinergic improved axillary hyperhidrosis in teens, young adults
Topical oxybutynin therapy also improved quality of life.