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Guidelines have been developed for the management of pediatric patients with atopic dermatitis at the primary care level. The guidelines were published as a state-of-the-art review article online Aug. 3 in Pediatrics.

Guidelines Provided for Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis Management

Individualization of treatment plans crucial, as well as communication with patients, caregivers
Nickel dermatitis has been observed in a number of children whose symptoms resolved after avoiding contact with dimethylglyoxime-positive belt buckles. These observations have been published as a case report online Aug. 3 in Pediatrics.

Case Report: Pediatric Nickel Dermatitis Caused by Belt Buckles

Report describes 12 children with peri-umbilical nickel dermatitis attributed to belt buckles
Topical retinoid exposure is not significantly associated with an increased risk of major congenital malformations

No Significant Pregnancy Risks for Topical Retinoid Exposure

No significantly increased risk of major congenital malformations, spontaneous abortion, prematurity
Confetti-like depigmentation may be a marker of rapidly progressing vitiligo

Confetti-Like Depigmentation May Predict Vitiligo Progression

Review finds confetti-like pattern may predict rapid disease progression
Lower serum zinc levels are associated with worse outcomes in patients with alopecia areata

Zinc Levels May Predict Worse Outcomes With Alopecia

Zinc inversely correlated with disease duration, severity, and resistance to therapy
Combination therapy with platelet-rich plasma and microdermabrasion is an effective treatment for striae distensae

Faster Results With Combined Therapy for Striae Distensae

Patients treated with intradermal platelet-rich plasma and microdermabrasion in the same session
Low-dose oxybutynin is an effective treatment for hyperhidrosis

Oxybutynin Deemed Effective Treatment for Hyperhidrosis

Improvement in Hyperhidrosis Disease Severity Scale, quality of life; side effects frequent but minor
An α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone analog

Afamelanotide Beneficial in Erythropoietic Protoporphyria

Improvement in number of hours of direct exposure to sunlight without pain, quality of life

June 2015 Briefing – Dermatology

Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Dermatology for June 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
A new instrument regarding chronic skin disease care is useful for measuring patient experiences

Patient Experience Instrument Useful for Skin Disease Care

Consumer Quality Index Chronic Skin Disease instrument measures patient experience