Dermatology
From the Journals
Severe infections often accompany severe psoriasis
Recognizing the risk of rare infections in psoriasis patients promotes early identification and treatment.
Opinion
A 64-year-old woman presents with a history of asymptomatic erythematous grouped papules on the right breast
A 64-year-old woman with a history of breast cancer presents with a 1-year history of asymptomatic erythematous grouped papules on the right...
Guidelines
Myositis guidelines aim to standardize adult and pediatric care
These are the first guidelines on how to manage adult and pediatric patients with idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIM).
Latest News
Body lice tied to low hemoglobin, anemia risk
The investigators compared admission hemoglobin levels between hospitalized patients with and without body lice, matched in a 1:3 ratio on age,...
Conference Coverage
Steroid phobia drives weaker prescribing, nonadherence for AD
The source of these fears can be information from friends, relatives, media, the Internet, as well as doctors.
Latest News
Pick your sunscreen carefully: 75% don’t pass muster
Overall, about 1 in 4 sunscreens, or about 500 products, met standards for providing adequate sun protection and avoiding ingredients linked to...
Conference Coverage
Restoring dignity to sex trafficking survivors, one tattoo removal at a time
A proposed ASLMS campaign intends to connect sex trafficking survivors with board-certified physicians for pro bono removal of branding tattoos....
Latest News
Study provides new analysis of isotretinoin and risk for adverse neuropsychiatric outcomes
Although severe neuropsychiatric effects associated with isotretinoin therapy in patients with acne have been reported, “the evidence base ... is...
Conference Coverage
PIH in patients with dark skin responds to laser treatment: Small case series
“The rationale behind this combination is to treat and remove existing pigment with the laser therapy while minimizing and preventing any...
News from the FDA/CDC
Upadacitinib earns FDA approval for ankylosing spondylitis
Janus kinase inhibitor offers oral option for patients who have who have had an insufficient response or intolerance with one or more tumor...
From the Journals
Parents’ autoimmune diseases may affect children’s development
Type 1 diabetes and psoriasis in parents, and rheumatoid arthritis in mothers, are associated with increased risk for autism spectrum disorder and...