April 4th 2025
Catch up on dermatology news, highlights, and insights from the past 24 hours.
April 3rd 2025
Researchers reported the case of a 28-year-old woman with epidermodysplasia verruciformis who developed SCC on a sun-protected scalp.
April 2nd 2025
Researchers call for standardized methods to assess and report ADWEs in deprescribing trials to ensure reliable data and clinical confidence.
Misinformation from outside sources creates unrealistic expectations for pregnancy and postpartum skin conditions like hyperpigmentation.
New Aveeno Report Reveals 71% of Adults Have Sensitive Skin
State of Skin Sensitivity Report raises awareness of the causes of skin sensitivity and its effect on the mind.
The Best Cleansers for Your Patients
At the 2022 Fall Clinical Dermatology Conference, 2 clinicians discuss the best skin cleanser recommendations for their patients.
FDA Approves Dupliumab for Prurigo Nodularis
Sanofi and Regeneron’s dupliumab will provide relief to patients with extreme itch and skin lesions.
Select Skin Diseases are Higher in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease
The occurrence of immune-mediated inflammatory diseases (IMID) is higher in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) than in the general population.
Pointers With Dr Portela: How to Treat Tinea Versicolor
In this week’s Pointers with Dr Portela, the 208SkinDoc discusses how to treat tinea versicolor.
Focusing on Feet
In this month's Cosmetic Conundrums column, Zoe Diana Draelos, MD, participates in a Q&A about dry and cracked feet.
Pointers With Dr Portela: 5 Treatments That Fix Eczema at the La Roche-Posay Thermal Treatment Center
In this week’s Pointers with Dr Portela, the 208SkinDoc travels to the La Roche-Posay Thermal Treatment Center.
A Case of Shin Guard Dermatitis?
A healthy 14-year old boy was evaluated for an intensely pruritic shin rash that developed 2 weeks prior and had been treated with oral antibiotics for 10 days.
Pointers With Portela: Tinea Versicolor
In this week’s Pointers with Dr Portela, the 208SkinDoc talks what a “summer rash” is and prevention.
Pointers with Dr Portela: Celebrity Skin Care Advice
In this week’s Pointers with Dr Portela, the 208SkinDoc reacts to Nicki Minaj’s tweets about skin care, diving into whether her advice is true or not, and if a dermatology would recommend her routine.
AAD Highlights Care for Dry, Cracked Heels
The American Academy of Dermatology released tips on how to treat dry, cracked heels including limited bath times, using a gentle, fragrance-free cleanser, and more.
Misconceptions, Pipeline, and Prevention of ID
What new treatments are coming to infectious disease? How can they be prevented and what misconceptions are affecting treatment? Learn about this and more in this video with Ted Rosen, MD.
What's Happening in Infectious Disease?
Ted Rosen, MD, explains the top points of his presentation, "What's Hot and New in Infectious Disease?" from the 2022 Winter Clinical Dermatology Conference.
The Effect of Ceramide Products on Dry Legs
A study in the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology dove into the effect of ceramide-containing products on stratum corneum lipid levels in dry legs.
Study: Treatment of Dry Skin Using Multifunctional Moisturizer
A study in the International Journal of Cosmetic Science observed the changes in skin based on different moisturizing formulations.
International Comparisons of Impetigo Guidelines
A recent systematic review of guidelines of the management of impetigo was published in the Family Practice Journal.
Ozenoxacin Treatment for Pediatric Patients
Impetigo is a common skin infection in which ozenoxacin may be used as a treatment. This study aimed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the therapy in pediatric patients compared to other topical treatments.
Is Lipid Organization the Key Issue in Xerosis?
The International Journal of Cosmetic Science dove into lipid organization in xerosis to help characterize the disease from surface to molecular scale.
Preventive Skin Care Takes Center Stage in Winter
Dropping temperatures and dry air can wreak havoc on anyone's skin, but especially the delicate skin of an infant. Prevention is the best tactic to keep skin healthy.
Pointers With Dr Portela: How to Fix Dry Skin
In this week’s Pointers with Dr Portela, the 208SkinDoc shares tips on prevention, treatment, and products he recommends for treating dry hands caused by wintery weather.
Do Antimicrobial Resistance Patterns Matter?
This study aims to find a treatment algorithm for impetigo.
Study: Expert Panel Compiles Main Pediatric Impetigo Controversies
A recent literature review compiles a panel’s consensus and opinion on the main pediatric impetigo controversies.
Preventing Food Allergies in Infants
Helen Brough, MA, MSc, PhD, MBBS, FAAAAI, FRCPCH, discusses the role of AD skin in infants and emollient application for preventing food allergy.
Pointers With Dr Portela: The 5 Types of Eczema
In this week’s Pointers with Dr Portela, the 208SkinDoc honors the end of Eczema Awareness Month with a video explaining the skin condition.
The Role of Emollients and Moisturizers in Eczema
In this episode of DermView, Adelaide Hebert, MD, highlights both emollients and moisturizers. She also talks about bathing and how often a child should bathe if they have eczema.
Improve Outcomes for Impetigo
Literature update highlights the treatment methods, clinical pearls, and enhancement of outcomes for the disease
NICE recommends antiseptics over antibiotics for impetigo
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence and the Public Health England have issued guidance on impetigo.
Can Ceramide Containing Creams Help AD?
In this episode of DermView, Adelaide Hebert, MD, explains the clinical manifestations of eczema, how the chronic the condition is, and the benefits of using ceramide cream for management.
Nonsteroidal Topical Therapies
Neal Bhatia, MD, explores steroid alternatives in his presentation at the Fall Clinical Dermatology Conference.
Environmental Factors that Effect Eczema
In this episode of DermView, Adelaide Hebert, MD, explains how eczema can lead to growth issues in pediatric patients, how environmental factors may play a role in flare ups, and more.