Dermatologic Disorders

A study examined the association between indoor tanning and melanoma diagnosis based on age of initiation, duration, and cumulative number of sessions in a year.

A randomized clinical trial tested the effectiveness of pritelivir and valacyclovir on suppressing genital herpes virus in patients with frequent recurrences.

A recent study calculated the risk of invasive or in situ melanoma in the United States, comparing it to trends calculated in 2009.

A new study assessed how the consumption of various types and amounts of alcohol affect melanoma risk in adults in the United States.

Researchers analyzed the outcomes of patients with hidradenitis suppurativa and assess how treatment with biologic agents affects disease activity scores including Hidradenitis Sartorius Score and Hurley...

Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic disease presenting with recurrent abscesses, scarring, and sinus tract formation.

The US Preventive Services Task Force has released a new recommendation statement updating its 2009 recommendation on the screening for skin cancer, focusing on visual exams conducted by primary care...

The vast majority of skin growths or tumors are benign. It is very common for patients to ask their health care provider about such lesions, and they often seek advice when consulting about some other...

The FDA has warned that the antipsychotic drug, olanzapine, may be associated with a rare but serious skin reaction.

Researchers examined trends in the duration of antibiotic treatment for inflammatory or nodulocystic acne and how they compare to guidelines recommending against antibiotic overuse.