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News, opinions and meeting coverage in dermatology.

<乌鸦传媒>Make the Diagnosis: At Least this Groom Doesn鈥檛 have Cold Feet

Just a few days after returning from his honeymoon at a Brazilian beach resort, a 29-year-old man went to his primary care doctor complaining of extremely pruritic toes and feet. After he started scratching, he noticed some small black dots, umbilicated papules, and crusts on the soles and at the tip of his toes under the nail. He had been finding it uncomfortable to walk since the last day of the trip. Can you diagnose the patient?

<乌鸦传媒>Vermilion Lip Cancer Tied to Higher Risk of Spread

If confirmed, findings may merit inclusion in staging criteria

<乌鸦传媒>4-Year Data in PsA Reassuring for Apremilast

Benefits persist for joints and skin

<乌鸦传媒>Adalimumab Clears Nail Disease in Psoriatic Arthritis

Nail involvement often overlooked

<乌鸦传媒>Morning Break: Stolen Trump Records; Gyns in Trouble; Eye Cancer Cluster?

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by the 乌鸦传媒 staff

<乌鸦传媒>Make the Diagnosis: What鈥檚 to Blame for his Rash and Paresthesia?

Case Findings: A 52-year-old man who was undergoing chemotherapy for leukemia went to the ED 5 days after receiving cytarabine. He complained of a rapid onset of erythematous lesions on his palms and soles accompanied by tingling and burning sensations. Can you diagnose the patient?

<乌鸦传媒>PAs Fare Worse Than Derms for Skin Cancer Diagnosis

AAPA/SDPA call study 'fundamentally flawed'

<乌鸦传媒>Make the Diagnosis: Itchy Fingers from IV Therapy?

Case Findings: A 48-year-old woman who was receiving IV immunoglobulin therapy complained to her doctor that over the past few weeks small vesicles had formed along the sides of her fingers. Some had ruptured and become scaly papules. Her fingers were extremely pruritic, and she said it was "driving her crazy." Can you diagnose the patient?

<乌鸦传媒>A Lot of Eczema Quackery from Dr. YouTube

One-third of the site's videos about atopic dermatitis had misleading information

<乌鸦传媒>Topical Therapy Improves Hyperhidrosis in Kids

Sweat production falls, QOL rises with anticholineregic wipes

<乌鸦传媒>Telemedicine OK for Psoriasis Care

Outcomes didn't differ in randomized trial

<乌鸦传媒>Psoriasis Falls to Novel Biologic

Bimekizumab brings clear or almost clear skin to vast majority of patients in phase II trial

<乌鸦传媒>Risankizumab Resolves Psoriasis in Half of Patients

Superior to ustekinumab for many endpoints in two RCTs

<乌鸦传媒>Using Biology of Atopic Dermatitis to Improve Therapy

Following psoriasis model of molecular targeting

<乌鸦传媒>AAD 2018: Emphasis on 'Adult' Education, Engagement

More hands-on sessions, direct participant involvement

<乌鸦传媒>Treating Molluscum Contagiosum Infection?

'Natural resolution' -- that is, no treatment -- 'remains a reasonable approach'

<乌鸦传媒>Doc-to-Doc: Bringing 'Medicine The Musical' to the New York Stage

Video conversation with physician who thinks the story of medicine is worth singing about

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Approves First Drug for Rare Vasculitis (FDA)

Nucala OK'd for eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA)

<乌鸦传媒>Allergens Common in 'Hypoallergenic' Moisturizers

Sold as treatments for eczema, could actually worsen the condition

<乌鸦传媒>Smartphone Pics Aid in Diagnosing Kids' Skin Conditions

Majority of study parents willing to use teledermatology

<乌鸦传媒>Selective IL-23 Inhibitor Shines in Mid-Stage PsA Trial

Risankizumab broadly effective against joint and skin symptoms

<乌鸦传媒>ACR Poster Roundup: Novel OA Tx; Cancer and RA Biologics

Selections from late-breaker poster presentations at rheumatology meeting

<乌鸦传媒>Make the Diagnosis: More Than a Mosquito Bite

Case Findings: A 52-year-old man who had returned from an end-of-summer camping trip in Vermont two weeks earlier went to the doctor complaining of a severe headache in the front of his head and a widespread rash of blanching macules. The illness had started a few days earlier with just a mild fever, myalgias, and some loss of appetite. Despite feeling terrible, he joked that his trip was fun, but he's pretty sure the mosquito is the unofficial bird of Vermont. What is your diagnosis?

<乌鸦传媒>Thyroid Screening Advised for Some Kids with Alopecia Areata

Those with atopy, Down syndrome, and familial history may be at increased risk

<乌鸦传媒>Vitamin D, Dust Mites, and Atopic Dermatitis

Korean study suggests a connection

<乌鸦传媒>Wound Healing and Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Draining lesions call for specialized attention

<乌鸦传媒>RA Drug Active in Psoriatic Arthritis

Multiple endpoints improved with tofacitinib

<乌鸦传媒>Nitric Oxide Gel Shows Promise for Genital Warts

Full clearance of baseline warts achieved in phase II trial

<乌鸦传媒>AAD: A Skin-Based Test for Alzheimer's Disease?

Small study show high Tau protein levels in buccal swabs

<乌鸦传媒>New Science, Hot Topics Featured at AAD Meeting

First-time sessions account for 25% of program

<乌鸦传媒>Make the Diagnosis:聽Callus Conundrum

Case Findings: A 52-year-old man presents with possible calluses on either side of his thumb, forefinger, and middle finger. He reports cutting them off with nail clippers, but they return. He also reports using an over-the-counter wart treatment without success. What is your diagnosis?

<乌鸦传媒>MedPAC Looks at Ways to Adjust Misvalued Services

Commission debates grouping CPT codes into families

<乌鸦传媒>Make the Diagnosis: More Than A Rash

Case Findings: A 51-year-old woman visited her primary care doctor complaining of a rash, pruritus, myalgias, and muscle weakness that made normally easy tasks like standing from a seated position difficult. The rash was an erythematous blanching patch, spread across her back and shoulders like a shawl and across her chest in a V shape. She had also noticed that her fingernail folds were red and swollen. What is your diagnosis?

<乌鸦传媒>Make the Diagnosis: Leg Lesion Teaser

Case Findings: A 47-year-old woman undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer noticed several red, flaccid bullae on her leg. She was also experiencing fever, cough, and shortness of breath, which developed quickly, so she went to the ED. What is your diagnosis?

<乌鸦传媒>Contraceptives Differ in Effects on Acne

Implants and hormonal IUDs worsen it, rings and COCs make it better

<乌鸦传媒>Unapproved Wound Care Products Flood the Market

Expert: Closer regulation could prevent many amputations

<乌鸦传媒>How to Avoid Misdiagnosis

How a patient makes you feel may affect your diagnostic acumen

<乌鸦传媒>Podcast: 10th Anniversary for HealthNewsReview.org

Gary Schwitzer reflects on high points, low points, lessons learned

<乌鸦传媒>10 Questions: Ilona J. Frieden, MD

'The structure of the system itself is the biggest barrier'

<乌鸦传媒>Here's Why You Can't Compare Healthcare to the Airline Industry

There are big differences between the two, says Suneel Dhand, MD

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