Early diagnosis of reactive infectious mucocutaneous eruption is important to minimize potential long-term disease complications. Medscape Medical News
Tag: Dermatology
Seborrheic Dermatitis Linked to Epithelial Barrier Diseases
Adults with seborrheic dermatitis appear more likely to have other epithelial barrier diseases, including atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, rosacea, irritable bowel syndrome, and dry eye, suggesting shared inflammatory pathways. Medscape Medical News
Ocular Rosacea Underappreciated in Dermatology and Beyond
For ocular rosacea, dermatologists can do more than hand off patients to ophthalmology by asking the right questions and applying treatments they are already using. Medscape Medical News
Racial Differences Found in Dupilumab Side-Effect Profiles
A retrospective chart review finds that Black patients with atopic dermatitis report fewer dupilumab-associated adverse events than White patients. Medscape Medical News
Vitiligo in Children Linked to Higher Hearing Loss
Pediatric vitiligo is associated with higher risks for sensorineural and mixed hearing loss but not with most ocular conditions. Medscape Medical News
Irritant Contact Dermatitis
The patient’s medical history was significant for mild atopic dermatitis, well-controlled with triamcinolone ointment used intermittently, and a background of ichthyosis vulgaris. Medscape Dermatology
A Teen With a Progressive Rash on Her Face and Hands
The patient’s medical history was significant for mild atopic dermatitis, well-controlled with triamcinolone ointment used intermittently, and a background of ichthyosis vulgaris. Medscape Dermatology
Are You Prescribing Acne Antibiotics Right? Key Tips
Optimize your acne treatment approach with these key tips on using antibiotics properly, combining therapies, and ensuring the best patient outcomes. Medscape Medical News
Updated Rosacea Treatment Algorithms Available
Aimed at addressing systemic inflammation, National Rosacea Society treatment algorithms take a phenotype-driven approach wherein signs and symptoms guide diagnosis and treatment choices. Medscape Medical News
Rosacea: Newer Approaches to Diagnosis, Management
Natural compounds are on the menu, while heparan sulfate analogs may be coming. Medscape Medical News
Study Finds No Vision Issues in Children With Vitiligo
Children with vitiligo do not have a higher risk for visual acuity deficits than healthy peers, a study suggests. Medscape Medical News
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Linked to Higher Uveitis Risk
Adults with hidradenitis suppurativa were at a greater risk for noninfectious uveitis than control individuals, which increased with comorbidities and age, according to a study. Medscape Medical News
Topical Ivermectin Among Rx Options for Ocular Rosacea
Symptoms of ocular rosacea may include only “a dry, gritty feel” to the eye and a red eyelid margin, according to dermatologist Julie Harper, MD. Medscape Medical News
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Linked to Inflammatory Eye Disease
Among 355 patients with HS included in the systematic review, about 22% had inflammatory eye disease. Medscape Medical News
CDC Investigating Reactions Linked to Counterfeit ‘Botox’
Reactions have included blurry vision, double vision, drooping eyelids, difficult swallowing or breathing, and other symptoms of botulism. MDedge News
Periocular Melanoma Still Rare, But May Be Increasing
Pain and vision loss are late symptoms of periocular melanoma, and there are amelanotic variants. MDedge News
Lebrikizumab Gets the Nod in the EU for Atopic Dermatitis
Lebrikizumab, an interleukin-13 inhibitor, is not yet approved in the United States. MDedge News
Topical Ivermectin Study Sheds Light on Dysbiosis in Rosacea
Study findings show that ivermectin reduces the density of Demodex folliculorum in rosacea lesions, but the skin microbiome takes time to recover. Medscape Medical News
Microneedle Skin Patch Measures Cancer Biomarkers
Researchers at the Harvard Wyss Institute have developed a technique that lets clinicians to characterize and monitor melanoma. The system involves using a microneedle patch that can draw deep interstitial fluid into itself through a series of penetrating hyaluronic acid needles. The needles can later be dissolved to release the biomarkers into a test tube […]
Microneedle Patch for Antibiotic-Free Acne Treatment
Researchers at the University of Hong Kong have developed a microneedle patch for the drug-free treatment of skin infections, such as acne. Acne is often treated using antibiotics, but these have limited effectiveness over the long term and can result in drug-resistant bacteria. In an effort to develop a drug-free alternative, these researchers have created […]