Low Serum Zinc, Selenium May Be Risk Factors for Alopecia Areata
Patients with alopecia areata have significantly lower serum levels of zinc, selenium
Variation in Prescribing Practices for Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis
For severe AD, first-line drugs of choice include cyclosporine, methotrexate, mycophenolate mofetil
Immunotherapy Better Than Cryotherapy for Wart Lesions
Better therapeutic response to immunotherapy and fewer sessions needed for complete remission
January 2017 Briefing – Dermatology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Dermatology for January 2017. This roundup includes the latest...
Fractional CO2 Beats Silicone Gel for Elective Surgery Scars
Laser group has discrete superiority at two months of treatment; better results in the sixth month
Thulium Fiber Laser Rejuvenates Male Scalp With Photodamage
One session of fractionated 1,927 nm thulium fiber laser improves dyspigmentation, lentigines, keratosis
NATA Issues Clinical Guidance on Acute Skin Trauma in Sports
Guidelines intended for certified athletic trainer/others participating in athletic health care
Quenched Activity-Based Probe Imaging Beneficial in NMSC
Probe imaging can differentiate basal, squamous cell carcinomas from normal appearing skin tissue
Strategies Presented for Addressing Uncompensated Time
Strategies include limiting tasks to those that require medical license, streamlining portal messages
Most PCPs Oppose Complete Repeal of the Affordable Care Act
Though many would support changes, only 15 percent want law completely dismantled
