The HCPLive dermatology page is a resource for medical news and expert insights on skin disease. This page features expert-led coverage, articles, videos and research on the therapies and development of treatments for dermatologic conditions, and more.
November 26th 2024
The investigators of this study noted an association between obesity and conditions such as rosacea, psoriasis, and lichen simplex chronicus.
November 22nd 2024
November 19th 2024
Where There is Smoke: Wildfire Preparedness as a Health Care Provider
Amid the escalating threat of wildfires due to climate change, the medical and public health communities face an increasing responsibility to develop robust emergency response plans to safeguard patients and healthcare infrastructure.
AI-Powered Smartphone Applications Seen as Promising for Dermatologic Care Use
This new position statement by the Congress of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology identified several benefits to the implementation of technological innovations in dermatologic care.
International Group of HS Experts, Patient Research Partners Find Consensus on Evaluation Measures
This set of measures may promote a more accurate assessment of HS in patients as well as on their life outcomes, with the goal being shared decision-making in clinical practice.
‘Clearing Up Seb Derm’ Launched to Enhance Awareness of Seborrheic Dermatitis for Diverse Skin Types
The new educational initiative was launched to provide useful insights from dermatologists as well as personal accounts by patients with seborrheic dermatitis with many different backgrounds.
Psoriasis Severity Could Signal Increased Cardiovascular Risk
September 21st 2023A study of more than 500 patients with severe psoriasis provides further insight into the association between severe psoriasis and cardiovascular disease risk, demonstrating coronary microvascular dysfunction was present in 30% of this cohort.
COVID-19 Pandemic Linked to Decline in Early-Stage Melanomas, Suggesting Reduced Screening Access
The new data addressed the lack of studies examining melanoma incidence despite the existence of research examining increases in relative numbers of advanced melanomas during the pandemic.