Dermatology
Conference Coverage
BTK inhibitor calms pemphigus vulgaris with low-dose steroids
WASHINGTON – PRN1008 blocks BTK receptors on B cells, thus forestalling the B-cell mediated inflammatory cascade.
Conference Coverage
Eczema increases the risk of impaired mental health among children
WASHINGTON – Many children with eczema and impaired mental health may not be receiving appropriate psychological...
News
AAD, NPF release two joint guidelines on treatment, management of psoriasis
The next guidelines will address phototherapy, topical therapy, nonbiologic systemic medications, and treatment of pediatric patients.
Conference Coverage
When to suspect a severe skin reaction to an AED
NEW ORLEANS – Although most eruptions are benign, certain symptoms raise concerns about rare and potentially fatal antiepileptic drug reactions....
Best Practices
Mohs Micrographic Surgery in the VHA
Veterans with skin cancer have seen improved access to Mohs micrographic surgery over the past 10 years, yet the challenges of travel distance and...
What's Your Diagnosis?
Identifying Melanoma With Dermoscopy
What's Your Diagnosis?
Identifying Melanoma With Dermoscopy: 7- Point Checklist
What's Your Diagnosis?
Skin-Colored Papules on the Chest
An otherwise healthy male presents with multiple smooth uniform painless cystic papules scattered across his central chest.
News
FDA approves cemiplimab for advanced cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma
The FDA has approved checkpoint inhibitor cemiplimab for the treatment of advanced cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma.
News
Pruritus linked to wide variety of cancers
The odds of specific cancers vary by race.