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An atypical presentation of contact dermatitis due to ultrasound gel has been reported in a 67-year-old male patient. The case report was published online Sept. 8 in the Journal of Dermatology.

Case Report Describes Contact Dermatitis From Ultrasound Gel

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Atypical purpuric cutaneous presentation located on vascular axes after arterial Doppler
Various dermatological adverse events may occur after acupuncture

Various Dermatoses May Occur After Acupuncture

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Most common adverse event is infectious skin disease, such as atypical mycobacterial infection
For patients with pemphigus vulgaris

Remission in Pemphigus Vulgaris With Strategic Steroid Tapering

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Strategy of 50 percent per year reduction in glucocorticoid dose deemed viable

August 2015 Briefing – Dermatology

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Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Dermatology for August 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
The American Academy of Dermatology has published a second list of recommendations regarding dermatologic tests and treatments that are not always necessary.

AAD Issues 2nd Set of Choosing Wisely Recommendations

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American Academy of Dermatology identifies five tests, treatments that are not always necessary
Treatment with a dual wavelength non-ablative fractional laser may result in the functional improvement of scar contractures

Non-Ablative Fractional Laser Could Treat Scar Contracture

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Improvement seen both in appearance and range of motion after treatment
There is considerable variation in the unit cost of topical corticosteroids across potencies and by branded generic or generic product

Considerable Variation in Cost of Generic Topical Corticosteroids

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Variation in cost seen across potencies, class, and by branded generic or generic product
An electronic medical record-based care pathway improves treatment of cellulitis

EMR Care Pathway Aids Treatment of Cellulitis

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Antibiotic use, pharmacy costs, and length of stay cut without affecting readmissions
Two cases of squamous cell carcinoma have been described

Two Cases of SCC Described After Ingenol Mebutate Gel Application

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Squamous cell carcinomas developed two weeks after gel application for actinic keratosis
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

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Individualization of treatment plans crucial, as well as communication with patients, caregivers