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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

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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

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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

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

Psoriasis Does Not Worsen Total Hip Arthroplasty Outcomes

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Increase in percentage of adults, children with private health insurance coverage from 2013 to 2015
For patients with suspected malignant melanoma or squamous cell carcinoma

Few Want to Receive Skin Cancer Biopsy Results Face-to-Face

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Only 11% of participants wanted to receive results face-to-face; almost all happy with chosen method