Dermatology

Study results suggest that mass treatment with ivermectin followed by active case finding can result in a significant and sustained reduction of the presence of both scabies and bacterial skin infections.

A study has identified an across-the-board increase in the retail prices of dermatologic medications. The findings are consistent with other recent studies of pharmacologics in other specialties, but other trends in health care and circumstances unique to dermatologic conditions make the problem more significant.

The European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) has drawn upon 3 years of fresh research to update its guidelines for the systematic management of psoriatic arthritis for the first time since 2012.

There have long been safety concerns regarding indoor- and self-tanning, as more than 3,000 annual US emergency room visits, on average, are linked to indoor tanning.

Seniors who developed the painful rash commonly known as shingles may also be at higher risk of suffering a stroke or heart attack.

Physicians don't have enough time to properly research each medication on their own. The pharmaceutical industry needs to better teach physicians about their medications instead of driving patients to demand them.

The holiday season, typically associated with family traditions, baking, and indulging, has also been linked to another gem: cosmetic surgery.

New research on the cost of treating psoriatic arthritis indicates that, on average, the annual bill for medical care and prescription medication totals just under $20,000 per patient, but that total costs vary greatly among individual patients.

A review in Allergy suggests a strong connection between some cases of chronic spontaneous urticaria and parasite infections. This connection has been suggested for more than 65 years, but this exhaustive review collects significant evidence for the presence of PI in some cases.

Part of an ongoing series that takes a high-level look at the positions of the leading nominees for President when it comes to political issues potentially impacting physicians, this installment focuses on Donald Trump.

Study results suggest that rhytidectomy procedures don’t necessarily lead to increased self-esteem for patients.

Researchers have identified possible biomarkers for flare-up of leprosy that may also have application to how other chronic infectious diseases are treated.

New research designed to measure the accuracy and validity of a trio of tools designed to assess quality of life in psoriatic arthritis patients indicates that none are comprehensive enough to be used alone and suggests that caregivers use 2 of the assessments in tandem.

Study results suggest that a treatment for psoriasis and multiple sclerosis may induce a dangerous adverse effect, particularly in women. The finding is potentially important, because while treatment with fumaric acid esters has been around for more than 40 years, it is now being used more widely in the United States, Germany, and other areas.

It has become unnecessary for dermatologists to request monthly lab tests for patients administered standard doses of isotretinoin for the treatment of severe acne.

Acne patients with darker skin tones found relief with chemical peels using 25% trichloroacetic acid (TCA) and 30% salicylic acid.

The risk of developing psoriasis can be attributed to infections, not antibiotic use.

Interleukin 1 receptor antagonist Anakinra was found to benefit patients afflicted with severe hidradenitis suppurativa, a common skin disorder characterized by excessive inflammation.

The severity of nail and scalp psoriasis was significantly reduced in patients who received twice-daily treatment with Otezla (apremilast, Celgene).

Supposedly "unbeatable" eczema (atopic dermatitis) can be successfully treated using tofacitinib, suggest findings published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.

Researchers sought to identify characteristics associated with past malpractice lawsuits and how malpractice concerns may affect interpretive practices among dermatopathologists.

College kids who break out or get hives can, in fact, blame some of their skin problems on heightened levels of psychological stress.

Recent research has discovered evidence potentially supporting a parent-of-origin effect in psoriatic disease.

Researchers did not find any upregulation in the cytokine interleukin 17 A (IL-17A) in active patients with Behçet's disease.

Patient with autoimmune diseases, like psoriasis, and infected with herpes zoster – commonly known as shingles – have a 50% higher risk of suffering a stroke.

Physicians voiced concerns about the booming advertisements for pharmaceuticals as the catalyst for the high demand for expensive treatments at the Interim Meeting of the American Medical Association (AMA).

The Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) recently released a new guideline to help Canadian nurses, pharmacists, and physicians treat their adult and pediatric patients with acne.

Eduardo D. Rodriguez, MD, DDS, Plastic Surgeon at NYU Langone Medical Center, and his team recently successfully completed a groundbreaking and complex face transplant.

A multinational group known as GRAPPA has compiled a new set of treatment recommendations for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.

Atopic dermatitis, sometimes referred to as baby eczema, affects more than three million infants in the United States every year. While there are no established preventive measures, researchers have been making strides in coming up with effective treatment strategies.