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Intralesional cryosurgery is feasible for treating basal cell carcinoma of the lower extremities in elderly patients

Intralesional Cryosurgery Feasible for BCC in Elderly

Study shows tumor destruction for eight patients with 10 nodular or superficial BCCs on lower limbs
An evidence-based guideline for the management of acne vulgaris has been published online Feb. 17 in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.

Combination Treatment for Acne May Be Best in Most Cases

Use of antibiotics should be combined with topical therapy; topical agents can also be combined
For patients with hyperhidrosis

Botulinum Toxin Ups Physical, Mental Health in Hyperhidrosis

Reductions in sweat-related health problems, anxiety and depression, symptom severity
Pulse photodynamic therapy (pulse-PDT) and corticosteroid pulse-PDT reduce treatment-induced erythema in patients treated for actinic keratoses

Pulse Photodynamic Therapy for AK Cuts Side Effects

Findings among patients receiving treatment for face, scalp actinic keratoses
For patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty

Psoriasis Does Not Worsen Total Hip Arthroplasty Outcomes

WOMAC OA Index scores for pain or function did not differ for patients with psoriasis, osteoarthritis
Most medical schools need to post

Many Med Schools Appear Unwelcoming Regarding Disability

Only one-third of medical schools have technical standards supporting accommodating disabilities
Hidradenitis suppurativa is independently associated with increased risk of adverse cardiovascular outcomes

Hidradenitis Suppurativa Tied to Adverse Cardiovascular Outcomes

After adjustment for confounding variables, higher risk of adverse CV outcomes, all-cause mortality
Dermoscopy can differentiate staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome from toxic epidermal necrolysis

Dermoscopy Can Help ID Staph Scalded Skin Syndrome

Case report describes 77-year-old with skin lesions, suspected of having toxic epidermal necrolysis
For patients with actinic keratoses

Artificial White Light Effective for Actinic Keratoses

White light as effective and well tolerated as daylight for photodynamic therapy
The percentage of uninsured persons is decreasing in the United States

CDC: Number of Uninsured Persons in U.S. Down Since 2013

Increase in percentage of adults, children with private health insurance coverage from 2013 to 2015