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“I don’t think pernio is truly necrotic,” Dr. Lindy P. Fox said. “I think it’s really inflammatory and purpuric.”
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Expert shares tips on hair disorders and photoprotection for patients of color
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Hormonal therapy a safe, long term option for older women with recalcitrant acne
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Consider the ‘long game’ in tumor management following Mohs surgery
“Tumors should be thought about in the context of the patient and not as a single or isolated cancer,” Dr. Keith L. Duffy said.
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Chlorophyll water can trigger pseudoporphyria, expert warns
The risk of photosensitivity increases in children who are taking other medications such as doxycycline, methotrexate, or even naproxen.
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Consider essential oil allergy in patient with dermatitis
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Why it’s important for dermatologists to learn about JAK inhibitors
“We are going to be getting a lot more indications for these drugs,” Dr. Andrew Blauvelt said.
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Asking patients about their gender identity: ‘Normalize’ the discussion and other recommendations
“There’s nothing more awkward than having an awkward provider asking awkward questions,” Dr. Howa Yeung said.
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Does hidradenitis suppurativa worsen during pregnancy?
HS appears to be a risk factor for adverse pregnancy and maternal outcomes.
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Cultural humility required to optimize treatment of eczema patients with skin of color
Treating eczema in patients with skin of color requires cultural lens.
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Skin-picking, hair-pulling disorders: Diagnostic criteria, prevalence, and treatment
Affected children “have type A personalities,” and are “very driven young kids,” Dr. Jon E. Grant said.
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Avoiding harm in the diagnosis and treatment of food allergies
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What are your treatment options when isotretinoin fails?
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Topical gene therapy for dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa shows promise
B-VEC was well tolerated with no drug-related serious adverse events or discontinuations due to treatment.
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Clinical characteristics of recurrent RIME elucidated in chart review
Psychiatric complications such as anxiety and depression followed the onset of RIME in 33% of those with recurrent disease and 22% of those with...