Oral teething products that contain the ingredient benzocaine should not be used on children younger than two according to a recent FDA warning. The FDA warning states that these products have little to no benefit for children in this age group, though they are marketed to reduce teething pain. In […]
June 4, 2018
Studying the skin’s microbiome has led to many discoveries about the extent and composition of the cutaneous microbiome. Skin-specific (skin site and skin microenvironment), individual-specific (hygiene, sex, age and hormonal status), disease-specific (atopic eczema, acne) and genetic factors can all influence the cutaneous microbiome. As sciences discovers more and more […]
June 4, 2018
Statin drugs, used to combat high cholesterol, are a commonly used drug in the United States. As the use of statins continues to rise, so too does the incidence of melanoma and keratinocyte carcinomas (KCs), which include squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and basal cell carcinoma (BCC). Some studies have noted […]
May 30, 2018
While systemic corticosteroids (SCS) are frequently used to treat atopic dermatitis (AD), there are few studies that have examined the safety and efficacy of this practice. A recent review studied the available evidence to summarize the available evidence for using SCSs in AD. Currently, AAD guidelines for treating AD recommend […]
May 30, 2018
Notalgia paresthetica (NP) is a chronic itchy back syndrome that is underdiagnosed and poorly understood by many clinicians due to a lack of research of this condition. A recent review sought to update clinicians with information on the pathogenesis, clinical features, biopsy features, risk factors, and management options. NP can […]
May 21, 2018
Idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis (IGH) is a pigmentary disorder characterized by small discrete white macules. The lesions have reduced amounts of melanin and few melanocytes. The pathogenesis of IGH remains unknown, but some studies have suggested the UV light can affect its progression. Melanin synthesis happens within melanocytes, and skin pigmentation […]
May 21, 2018