Tag: Skin Disorders: Misc.
Facial Scars Do Not Affect Perceived Attractiveness, Confidence
However, scar located on lower lid mid subunit perpendicular to facial tension lines was rated as less attractive
Thermal Images Differentiate Healed From Unhealed Wounds
Thermal images taken in home settings at week 0 can discriminate healed from unhealed leg venous ulcer wounds
Diversity Gaps Persist in Dermatology Workforce Pipeline
Students pursuing dermatology have lower odds of intending to care for underserved populations, practice in underserved areas
Urban-Dwelling Indigenous Young People Face Higher Burden of Skin Conditions
Incidence rates of atopic dermatitis and bacterial skin infections higher among urban-living Indigenous children and young people in high-income countries
Psoriasis Patients Who Meditate May Ease Symptoms, Improve QOL
Review suggests mindfulness and meditation may offer benefit as adjunct therapy for moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis
Online Symptom Checkers Often Not Accurate for ID’ing Skin Rashes
Even when correct in diagnosis, broad differentials and low specificity of results contribute to diagnostic uncertainty
Lenabasum Studied for Refractory Cutaneous Dermatomyositis
Results of phase 2 study suggest clinical benefit and favorable safety profile, warranting further study of lenabasum for DM
Pressure Injury Prediction Tool Lacking for Severe COVID-19 Patients
Risk factors for device-related pressure injury include fragile skin and prone positioning during mechanical ventilatory support
Actinic Keratosis Diagnosed in Almost One-Third of Older Adults
Authors say increased use of topical fluorouracil may be warranted
FDA Warns Amazon, Other Vendors About Sale of Skin Tag Removal Products
No over-the-counter medications have FDA approval for the removal of moles and skin tags
