Even though it is well known that using sunscreen reduces risk of skin cancer, the message has not been received by many young people. Use of sunscreen remains low in the adolescent and young adult population. Athletes that spend many outdoor hours during their training are especially at risk due […]
February 8, 2018
Computers are the future, but does that apply to diagnostic medicine? When it comes to diagnosing melanoma, there is a need and interest in developing a screening procedure that can be used by laypersons and non-dermatologist physicians, as well as improving accuracy for dermatologists. A recent study compared the use […]
February 8, 2018
Terbinafine is an effective systemic treatment for onychomycosis, a fungal infection of the nail. Pediatric cases of the infection, which results in discoloration and thickening of the nails, usually respond well to topical treatments, but when the infection starts to affect the nail’s matrix, a systemic option is needed. When […]
January 29, 2018
A small percentage of children are affected by chronic urticaria (CU), defined as the occurrence of wheals, angioedema, or both that lasts more than 6 weeks. This happens in two groups of children, those where the eruption of hives is idiopathic and those with a known autoimmune reaction. The authors […]
January 29, 2018
Many patients are concerned about the cosmetic effects of photoaging, premature skin aging attributable to long-term UV radiation exposure. Typically patients present with lentigines, rhytides, telangiectasias, inelasticity, and hyperpigmentation. There are numerous treatments that reduce the effects of photoaging such as over-the-counter topicals, topical retinoids, chemical peels, and laser therapy. […]
January 22, 2018
Consent for procedures and understanding treatment options takes on some nuance when working with a pediatric population. Informed consent was designed with the guiding principle that patients should be able to make their own decisions regarding their medical care. But what happens when a patient is a child and may […]
January 22, 2018