Temperature, Humidity May Enhance Relationship Between Air Pollution and Atopic Dermatitis
Study findings suggest that temperature, relative humidity, and air pollution are significantly associated with outpatient visits for atopic dermatitis.
Dermatology
Why Biosimilars Are Not Living Up to Their Promise in the United States
Effective for illnesses ranging from cancer to autoimmune diseases, biologics are among the most expensive prescription drugs in the United States.
Apple Cider Vinegar Soaks Do Not Improve Skin Barrier Integrity in Atopic Dermatitis
Dilute apple cider vinegar soaks had no significant effect on skin barrier integrity but did cause skin irritation in the majority of participants, this study finds.
Rethinking Vitamin D and Sun Exposure Guidelines
From scientific studies to niche-market magazines, supplements are in the spotlight.
FDA Advances Regulation to Ensure Sunscreen Safety, Efficacy
Included in the proposed rule are updates on sunscreen safety, sun protection factor (SPF) requirements, and the effectiveness of insect repellent/sunscreen combinations.
Clinical Challenge: Addressing Psoriasis and Comorbid Obesity
Obesity is an independent risk factor for the development of psoriasis and is associated with a worse prognosis.
Machine Learning in Dermatology: Overcoming Data Gaps in Skin Cancer Detection for Smarter Diagnosis
We can leverage the agility of machine learning to point out unmet clinical needs and improve clinical practice.
AI-Powered Cancer Diagnoses in Dermatology Leave Patients of Color in the Dust
We use artificial intelligence in nearly every aspect of our lives — but how does AI fare in the physician’s exam room?
Is Psychological Manipulation Ever in the Best Interest of the Patient? Examining the Ethics of Mindset Manipulation
Beneficence and autonomy are cornerstone concepts in the field of medical ethics.
Body Dysmorphic Disorder: Ethical Questions and Surgical Contraindications
The potential consequences of providing cosmetic treatment to a patient with BDD can extend beyond ethical concerns.
