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Should Antihistamines Be Used to Manage Atopic Dermatitis Itching?
Atopic dermatitis (AD) causes intense itching, and patients are often prescribed antihistamines to mitigate those effects. However, the evidence that non-sedating oral antihistamines are effective at controlling the itch is lacking. Sedating antihistamines have more studies that suggest they are useful. The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) does not recommend […]
June 25, 2018
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New Member Benefit | Personalized Patient Education Mobile App
(SDPA Partner Content) Today’s patients often arrive at their appointment knowing nothing about their condition and treatment– or they may also be misinformed from faulty information on the Internet. To address this problem, digital health company Vivacare provides medical professionals with a customizable mobile app for patient education and engagement. […]
June 22, 2018
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The Fountain of Youth? How Estrogen Relates to Skin Aging
As women age their levels of estrogen decline dramatically. Most women will have half the amount of estrogen they started with by age 50, and the levels continue to fall after menopause. It is known that estrogen plays a key role in skin aging, but a recent review looked at […]
June 19, 2018
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Is There a Link Between Pigmented Lesions on the Iris and Melanoma?
The connection between dysplastic nevi and cutaneous melanoma is well established. A recent study explored whether nevi and freckles found on the iris are also predictors of cutaneous melanoma. Over 1100 participants completed a questionnaire regarding sun exposure history, sun sensitivity, use of sunglasses, hats and sunscreen, past medical history. […]
June 19, 2018
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Can You Treat Molluscum Contagiosum with Potassium Hydroxide?
Molluscum contagiosum (MC) is one of the most common skin infections in children. It is a viral infection caused by a human-specific Poxvirus. Though it is eventually self-clearing, treatment options include curettage and cryotherapy or the use of topical therapies such as salicylic acid, tretinoin, cantharidin, podophyllotoxin, and potassium hydroxide […]
June 13, 2018
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Do Childhood and Adolescent Melanomas Share Similar Features?
Because childhood and adolescent melanomas are rare, adult-based protocols are often used for treatment. It has been hypothesized that using such protocols may result in unnecessary morbidity because childhood melanomas may follow a less aggressive disease course. Previous research has shown that childhood melanomas present with thicker tumors and sentinel […]
June 13, 2018
