Issue Archive
August 2022 | Volume 21 | Issue 8
Editorials
Novel Use of Topical Ivermectin for the Prevention of Facial Insect Bites
Options to prevent facial insect bites while sleeping are limited. Patients may prefer to avoid facial application of potentially neurotoxic insect repellants. Non-toxic “natural” repellan...
Read MoreA Roadmap for the Development of a Diverse and Inclusive Medical Student Dermatologic Curriculum
The need for diversification in dermatology has been increasingly highlighted. However, until recently there had been a lack of emphasis on the pathway that unites all physicians: medical education. F...
Read MoreUsage of Topical Calcineurin Inhibitors in the Medicare Population from 2013 to 2018
Topical calcineurin inhibitors are a family of drugs that have been touted for having high efficacy without the risks of cutaneous atrophy and systemic absorption seen with topical corticosteroids. Th...
Read MorePost-Residency Training Instead of Medical Student Research Fellowships Will Improve Dermatology Patient Care and Excellence
Research fellowships among prospective dermatology residency applicants are becoming increasingly popular. These fellowships provide opportunities for mentorship, publications, and clinical experience...
Read MoreNail Psoriasis Improvement During Tildrakizumab Therapy: A Real-Life Experience
The aim of this retrospective study of patients affected by plaque psoriasis who underwent tildrakizumab therapy was to describe and compare the response of the nail psoriasis and the plaque psoriasis...
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Original Articles
Classifying Actinic Keratosis: What the Reality of Everyday Clinical Practice Shows Us
Difficulties faced by clinicians in routine clinical practice when selecting the appropriate treatment for patients with actinic keratosis (AK) include: the independent evaluation of AK lesions, the a...
Read MoreThe Incidence and Risk of Respiratory Tract Infections in Patients Using Biologics for Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Background: Patients treated with biological therapy for hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) are at an increased risk of infectious complications. However, it is unclear whether these patients are at an inc...
Read MoreUnmet Needs in Psoriasis Patients
Background: Psoriasis can greatly impact patients' quality of life. The introduction of new treatments has improved treatment outcomes, but treatment gaps may still exist.
Objective: Identify un...
Read MoreVehicle Formulation Impacts Tolerability and Patient Preference: Comparison of Tretinoin Branded Lotion and Generic Cream
Background: Topical retinoids like tretinoin are a mainstay of acne treatment but associated cutaneous irritation and drying may lead to poor adherence. As vehicle optimization can improve patient pre...
Read MorePersistence With Biologic Treatments in Psoriasis: A Structured Literature Review of Studies Using Administrative Database and Clinical Registry Data
Background: Psoriasis is a chronic, autoimmune-mediated inflammatory disorder. Drug persistence is a composite measure of effectiveness, safety, and treatment satisfaction, often estimated using data ...
Read MoreOnset of Plaque Psoriasis Treatment Responses With Anti-IL-17/IL-23 Biologic Therapies
Background: The impact of psoriasis on quality of life arises from both physical symptoms, such as pain and pruritus, and the psychosocial effects of the often highly visible lesions. For patients wit...
Read MoreInternational Dermatology Outcome Measures (IDEOM): Report from the 2021 Annual Meeting
Background: International Dermatology Outcome Measures (IDEOM) is a non-profit organization founded in 2013. It is composed of researchers and stakeholders who work to develop evidenced-based outcome ...
Read MoreNew Biologics and Oral Drugs in Treatment of Moderate to Severe Psoriasis
Psoriasis is known to have no definitive cure, which is in common with other inflammatory disorders. Various treatment options are available, and they help in decreasing the disease activity and impro...
Read MoreTreatment of Scalp Psoriasis
Scalp involvement is seen in a majority of individuals with psoriasis, a chronic autoimmune skin disease with variable phenotypes. Occasionally, isolated scalp involvement is observed; and this causes...
Read MoreTimeline: The Evolution of Fellowship Training in Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology
The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) granted accreditation to the first 5 Procedural Dermatology Fellowship Training Programs in 2004.
The name of the training ...
Read MoreSingle-Centre Real-Life Experience of Guselkumab in Patients with Moderate-to-Severe Plaque Psoriasis
The efficacy of guselkumab has been demonstrated in randomized controlled trials, but real-life data are still missing. This study presents a single-center real-life experience in treating moderate-to...
Read MoreSystematic Review of Lichen Planus Pigmentosus in Children
Background: Pediatric lichen planus (LP) is a relatively uncommon condition, with increased presentation in children with darkly pigmented skin.
Objective: To understand the small subset of chil...
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Features
"I'm Off My Meds": Public Perception of Interactions Between SARS-CoV-2 Vaccines and Anti-Psoriatic Treatments Online
Importance: Psoriasis patients may seek information about the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine and their diagnosis from social media platforms. Analyses of social media interactions may help guide dermatologists&rs...
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Case Reports
Rituximab-Induced Alopecia Universalis in a Patient With Bullous Pemphigoid
Alopecia areata is a CD8+ T-lymphocyte driven autoimmune disorder leading to reversible hair loss. While most commonly presenting as isolated well-demarcated non-cicatricial alopecic patches on the sc...
Read MoreSevere Psoriasis Presenting in 3-Year-Old Child With Nail Dystrophy: Response to Biologic Treatment
Psoriasis, a chronic inflammatory skin condition, affects about 2% of children. A small subset have isolated nail involvement refractory to topical treatment that can be disabling. The development of ...
Read MorePediatric Verrucous Psoriasis: A Case Report in a Pediatric Patient and Discussion of the Literature
Verrucous psoriasis (VP) is a rare histologic variant of psoriasis. To date, fewer than 40 cases have been reported, with pediatric cases representing an exceedingly small fraction. Treatment options ...
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