COVID Toes: Dermatologic Observations and Theories
Observations and theories about the emergence of “COVID toes” in patients are discussed with Adam Friedman, MD, FAAD.
Dermatology
New AI System Aids Diagnosis of More Than 100 Skin Diseases
The potential of the deep learning models to be used for screening melanoma and other dermatologic disorders is reviewed in this study.
Persistent Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Global Atopic Dermatitis Trials
There appears to be much racial and ethnic disparity in global atopic dermatitis clinical trials despite the disease’s prevalence in developed nations.
Sex, Gender Differences in Psoriasis May Have Clinical Implications
There are sex- and gender-specific differences related to clinical characteristics and quality-of-life (QoL) measures in patients with psoriasis.
Psoriasiform Dermatitis Associated With Western Diet
A Western diet can, in as little as 4 weeks, result in clinically and molecularly significant proinflammatory changes in the skin, underscoring the relationship between dietary components and skin disease.
Daily Pulsed Blue Light Effectively Suppresses Acne Bacteria
Complete suppression of Propionibacterium acnes can be realized with repeated, low irradiation and radiant exposure and is more successful than single, higher irradiation and radiant exposures.
Familial Psoriasis May Not Be Tied to Obesity
Obesity does not necessarily induce or contribute to familial psoriasis, according to a study published in the Journal of Dermatology.
Potent, Unregulated Steroid Creams Readily Available in US
Potent prescription-strength topical corticosteroids without a prescription (PSTCw/oP) are readily available in many US cities.
Extrinsic Atopic Dermatitis Linked to Risk for Eczema Herpeticum
The largest case study, and the only study that highlights risk factors for eczema herpeticum recurrence, finds that early age of atopic dermatitis onset not only predisposes patients to eczema herpeticum but also recurrence.
Effectiveness of Blue-Light Therapy for Acne Vulgaris Inconclusive
As there exist limited conclusions about blue-light therapy for acne, clinicians and patients should consider the balance between benefits and adverse events, as well as costs, when considering this therapy.
