Dermatologic Disorders

In a recent study, researchers examine the prevalence of dermatologic conditions and the effect of socioeconomic factors, living status, and sex on their prevalence in adults aged 70 to 93 years.

Findings from a national prospective cohort study of black and white US women suggest that chemicals in hair products may play a role in breast carcinogenesis.

Patch testing is useful for identifying allergens among patients with allergic contact dermatitis; however, patch testing may not be feasible or necessary for every patient. Rajani Katta, MD, shares her...

Jonathan Dyer, MD, shared clinical pearls for performing surgical procedures on children at the 2019 SDPA Conference in Scottsdale, AZ.

The American Academy of Dermatology and National Psoriasis Foundation released new guidelines on the use of phototherapy for the treatment of psoriasis. Joel Gelfand, MD, MSCE, discussed the updated...

Although the burden of itch has been explored in previous studies of patients with specific skin diseases, there is a lack of cross-sectional studies that incorporate various skin diseases, according to the...

At the recent Skin of Color Update in New York, Andrew F. Alexis, MD, reviewed important considerations for diagnosing and treating atopic dermatitis in patients with skin of color.

A new study may shed light on how the common adage “you are what you eat” relates to the skin.

Peter A. Lio, MD, and Alisa McQueen, MD, discussed strategies physicians can use in their clinic to reduce procedural distress.

Teledermatology can have a variety of positive impacts among both patients and referring primary care providers, said Robert R. Stavert, MD, MBA, at the 2019 American Academy of Dermatology Summer Meeting. ...