Trichotillomania: A Review of Treatment Options
An assessment of the nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic therapies currently available and new pharmacotherapy options being investigated.
General Dermatology
Illicit Drug Use More Likely in Patients With Psoriasis
Cocaine, heroin, and cannabis use is reported more often in patients with psoriasis; physicians should be alert to this possibility in their patients.
Anxiety, Depression Higher in Patients With Atopic Eczema Compared With Other Chronic Diseases
Depression, anxiety, and reduced quality of life are seen more frequently in patients with atopic eczema—and these associations imply that it may be more than just a skin disease.
2012 to 2014 Saw 41,185 US Patients With Skin Malignancy
From 2012 to 2014, 41,185 patients with a diagnosis of skin malignancy of the head and neck region were identified, mostly with a diagnosis of nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC).
Novel Treatments for Warts Show Promise
Autoimplantation is a suitable approach for patients with multiple warts associated with distant lesions, while MMR injection is ideal for fewer or single warts.
Laser Therapies for the Healing of Burn Scars: An Interview With Jill Waibel, MD
The innovative use of fractionation of laser beam technology in dermatology has led to significant improvements in the treatment of burn scars, regardless of how mature.
Scabies: A Health Issue for Migrants and Their Host Countries
Researchers outline an efficient algorithm for treatment of large numbers of patients with confirmed or suspected scabies infestations.
Melanoma Survivors Often Have Poor Sun Protection Behaviors
One in five melanoma survivors had suffered a sunburn in the past year, researchers find.
New Skin Patch Sensors Able to Monitor Body Functions Acoustically
This device offers continuous listening and recording of sounds and low-frequency vibrations.
Penn Medicine Researchers Zero in on Psoriasis-Hypertension Link
Patients with more severe psoriasis are also more likely to have uncontrolled hypertension, according to new research by a team at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.
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