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Disgusted by Skin Disease? A Crowdsourcing Study Explores Why
Psychosocial effects of skin disorders are often cited as factors that affect quality of life and perceived disease severity. A recent study sought to learn more about the reaction of disgust to viewing photos of skin disease. The authors note that disgust can be helpful in prompting humans to avoid […]
February 6, 2019
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Is a Novel Ointment Derived from Green Tea Effective in Treating Warts in Children?
Warts affect somewhere between 5% and 10% of the pediatric population. While mostly considered a cosmetic issue, there are some consequences such as pain, itching, or psychosocial factors that indicate treatment. Current approved treatments may cause pain or be ineffective, therefore a recent study looked at an ointment approved to […]
February 6, 2019
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Should Dysplastic Nevi with Positive Margins Be Observed or Re-Excised?
The decision about how to manage dysplastic nevi that have positive histologic margins varies widely. There are no true guidelines on the best path, and there is a lack of outcomes data on whether these lesions should best be observed or reexcised. Surveys show that many practitioners choose to reexcise, […]
January 30, 2019
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A New Non-Invasive Treatment for Hyperhidrosis
Hyperhidrosis, excessive sweating, is a condition that affects about 15 million people in the US alone. While it is mostly a cosmetic concern, it has been linked to quality of life factors such as anxiety and depression. Treatment options include approaches that block sweat from reaching the skin surface, destroy […]
January 30, 2019
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Does Dupilumab Affect Vaccine Response?
Patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis have shown improvement when treated with dupilumab, a monoclonal antibody that targets the IL-4 receptor a subunit, which inhibits signaling of both IL-4 and IL-13. There are many immune factors that contribute to immune response, but a recent study sought to determine whether dupilumab might […]
January 22, 2019
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Cues to Choose: How to Decide Which Psoriasis Therapy is Right for Special Populations
There are several effective systemic treatments for psoriasis, but deciding which patients may benefit can be a challenge. This is especially true when faced with a group that may not be included in a clinical trial, such as pregnant patients, patients with HIV or hepatitis, and pediatric patients. A new […]
January 22, 2019
