Comparing Dermatologist Density in Urban & Rural Areas
Disparities in the geographic distribution of dermatologists appear to be increasing throughout...
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Dermatology
Lower Breast Key Focus Area for Assessing Breast Aesthetics
Nipple-areola complex, lower breast are key focus areas for assessing breast aesthetics, symmetry
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Risk for Hodgkin Lymphoma Increased With Allergic Disease, Eczema
Associations attenuated but remained significant after adjustment for steroid use
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Palmoplantar Pustulosis Confirmed as Orphan Disease
However, psoriasis frequently co-occurs in patients with palmoplantar pustulosis
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Fracture Risk Increased in Adults With Atopic Eczema
Fracture risk up with increasing eczema severity, with strongest associations for spinal, pelvic, hip fracture
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Dermatologists Issue Consensus Guideline for Opioid Prescribing
For most uncomplicated procedures, postop pain can be managed with acetaminophen and/or ibuprofen
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Comparing Perceptions of Psoriatic Arthritis Disease Activity
While guidelines for psoriatic arthritis recommend a treatment target of remission or low disease...
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Rates of Joint Surgery Higher With Psoriatic Arthritis
After 15 years of follow-up, 29 percent of psoriatic arthritis patients had received surgery
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Risk for Skin Infections, Diabetes Increase With Statin Use
Study shows mechanism of statins can induce onset of diabetes
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ACR: Age at Psoriasis Onset Sets Course for Psoriatic Arthritis
Pustular psoriasis linked to arthritis onset two years earlier; increased delay seen for plaque psoriasis
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ACR: Age at Psoriasis Onset Sets Course for Psoriatic Arthritis
Pustular psoriasis linked to arthritis onset two years earlier; increased delay seen for plaque psoriasis
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Conference Highlights: ACR 2019
New research and recommendations were presented at ACR 2019, The American College of...
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October 2019 Briefing – Dermatology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Dermatology for October 2019. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal articles, as well as the FDA approvals and regulatory changes that are the most likely to affect clinical practice. Bariatric Surgery Linked to Reduced Risk for Skin […]
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Risk for Cancer Incidence, Mortality Increased With Psoriasis
Overall cancer mortality and mortality for liver, esophageal, pancreatic cancer up with severe psoriasis
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When Less Is More in Medicine
Recent headlines highlighting findings that carcinogens have infiltrated our generic drug supply...
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Risk for Long-Term Opioid Use Up in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Odds higher for HS patients with advancing age, ever smoking, history of depression, comorbidity
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Many Providers Fail to Discuss Sun-Safe Behaviors With Patients
Skin cancer counseling often takes backseat due to lack of time, other pressing health issues
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Guidelines Issued for Managing Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Two-part guideline addresses diagnosis, evaluation, management of the chronic inflammatory skin disease
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Psoriasis Patients Often Use CAMs When Traditional Meds Fail
41, 39.5 percent use alternative, complementary therapies; higher use seen with severe psoriasis
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Combination Therapy for Rosacea Shows Improved Response Rates
Combination of ivermectin cream, doxycycline modified-release capsules has faster onset of action
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