Tag: Skin Disorders: Misc.
March 2016 Briefing – Dermatology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Dermatology for March 2016. This roundup includes the latest...
Treatment Guidelines Lacking for Molluscum Contagiosum in HIV+
Poor quality of studies prevents development of specific treatment recommendations
Bioengineering Advances Offer Promise for Skin Regeneration
3D integumentary organ system developed from induced pluripotent stem cells using in vivo model
Motor Nerve Conduction Velocity Slowed in Segmental Vitiligo
Motor nerves in the lesional limbs compromised by SV, particularly when the disease is at the stable stage
β-Carotene, Lycopene Prevent Dermatitis in Murine Model
Milder xerosis and wrinkle-like skin changes for β-carotene, lycopene plus low zinc/magnesium diet
Wrestling Wins for Most High School Athletic Skin Infections
Overall rate of skin infections is 2.27 per 100,000 athlete exposures; mostly bacterial and tinea
Costs Estimated for Applying to Dermatology Residency
Total cost was $11,324 and $9,058/applicant for matched and non-matched applicants
Propranolol for Hemangiomas Doesn’t Impair Infant Growth
Only four of 76 patients' growth curves dropped off more than 20 percentiles during therapy
Melanoma Therapy Tied to Cutaneous Adverse Events
Anti-programmed cell death-1 therapy tied to lichenoid reactions, eczema, vitiligo
Rebound Growth for One in Four With Infantile Hemangioma
Factors linked to rebound growth include age of discontinuation, deep IH, and female gender
