Single course intravenous immunoglobulin ineffective at controlling severe solar urticaria
1. Out of 9 patients with severe solar urticaria (SU) who received a single-dose of intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG), 2 showed...
Tech-aided surveillance of patients at high risk for melanoma aids early diagnosis
1. Use of total body photography (TBP), dermoscopy and sequential digital dermoscopic imaging (SDDI) in 6-month intervals detected melanomas at...
Videoconferencing linked to improved dermatological care in ED
Image: PD 1. In the emergency department (ED), videoconferencing was superior to the use of still images as a means...
Indoor tanning linked to high skin cancer risk in US and abroad
Image: PD 1. Approximately 1 in every 5 adolescents worldwide and >55% of American university students have been exposed to...
Free drug samples may alter prescription habits of dermatologists
Image: PD 1. For treatment of acne vulgaris, 79% of nationwide prescriptions were written for brand-name generic and brand-name drugs,...
Patients on accutane may not sufficiently educated regarding contraceptive choices
Image: PD 1. Patients taking isotretinoin (Accutane) had a high understanding of the harmful teratogenic effects of the medication, but...
Atopic dermatitis may be more persistent than previously understood
Image: PD 1. Patients who were diagnosed with mild to moderate atopic dermatitis (AD) within the first few years of...
Teledermatology may be reliable in triaging inpatient dermatology consultations
Image: PD 1. Teledermatologists and in-person dermatologists showed strong concordance when triaging patients, showing 90% shared agreement when recommending same...