Dermatology Journal Articles

• Foot Care in Epidermolysis Bullosa: Evidence-based Guideline Foot involvement is a common problem in all subtypes of epidermolysis bullosa. This article presents an evidence-based set of current best practice guidelines regarding foot care in patients with EB.
  The British Journal of Dermatology, March 27, 2020
• Remote Temperature Monitoring for Identifying Foot Ulcers Could a novel remote temperature monitoring mat have a role in detecting and preventing diabetic foot ulcers?
  Wounds, March 25, 2020
• Treatment of Multidrug-Resistant Gram-Negative SSIs SSIs caused by multidrug-resistant gram-negative bacteria can pose treatment challenges. Learn about the currently available therapeutic options as well as those under development.
  Current Opinion in Infectious Diseases, March 25, 2020
• Seasonality and Fatigue, Pain, Dryness in Sjogren's Syndrome In what ways might seasonal variations impact these symptoms in patients with primary Sjogren's syndrome?
  Arthritis Research & Therapy, March 24, 2020
• Hydrogen Peroxide Topical Solution for Seborrheic Keratoses This article reviews the use and the limitations of the first FDA-approved topical therapy for seborrheic keratoses, a stabilized solution of 40% hydrogen peroxide packaged in an applicator pen.
  Skin Therapy Letter, March 23, 2020
• Pain Mechanisms in Hereditary Palmoplantar Keratodermas Pain is a prominent symptom in hereditary palmoplantar keratodermas. This study explores the possible neuropathic and inflammatory mechanisms that might contribute to pain in this disease.
  The British Journal of Dermatology, March 20, 2020
• Acellular Dermal Matrix Paste for Diabetic Foot Ulcers A new study examines the healing effects of a paste formulation of acellular dermal matrix on diabetic foot ulcers. What benefits might it offer over conventional treatment?
  Wounds, March 18, 2020
• Coupled Blue and Red LED Therapy Efficacy for Rosacea This case series demonstrates how the use of photodynamic therapy, specifically via light-emitting diodes, can provide an effective, safe, and well-tolerated alternative treatment for acne rosacea.
  Journal of Medical Case Reports, March 17, 2020
• Amniotic Suspension Allograft for Full-Thickness Wounds Treatment with a human amniotic suspension allograft combined with a fetal-derived bovine acellular dermal matrix may help promote healing of complex wounds.
  Wounds, March 11, 2020
• Toxicity of Tumor Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors Are you aware of the potential adverse events associated with immune checkpoint inhibitors? Find out how to identify and manage these toxic effects.
  Translational Lung Cancer Research, March 03, 2020
• Age-Specific Incidence of Allergic and Non-Allergic Asthma A new study looks at the incidence of asthma among children and adults by evaluating age at onset and the role of childhood allergies.
  BMC Pulmonary Medicine, February 28, 2020
• A Dermal Regenerative Template for Treating Avascular Wounds Is a dermal regenerative template an effective option in the treatment of wounds with avascular components?
  Wounds, February 26, 2020
• Recommendations for Antibiotics in Aesthetic Breast Surgery Antibiotics are often used to prevent infection following breast augmentation. This article provides recommendations for the appropriate utilization of these agents.
  Plastic Reconstructive Surgery-Global Open (PRS Global Open), February 25, 2020
• Brief Update on Dermatologic Uses of Methotrexate This review explores established and emerging clinical indications for methotrexate in dermatological conditions, including psoriasis, blistering diseases, chronic urticaria, slceroderma, and more.
  Skin Therapy Letter, February 24, 2020
• Lyme Disease at a North Carolina Outdoor Wilderness Camp This cluster of Lyme disease cases in North Carolina indicates that the disease may be expanding further south.
  Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, February 24, 2020
• Sarcoma Surveillance: A Review of Evidence and Guidelines When it comes to surveillance strategies for sarcoma, what do existing guidelines and evidence recommend?
  Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, February 19, 2020
• Neoadjuvant Imatinib for an Uncommon Breast Malignancy This case highlights the differentiation of dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans from metaplastic breast carcinoma and other spindle cell lesions, as well as the use of imatinib as neoadjuvant treatment.
  Journal of Medical Case Reports, February 18, 2020
• Female Androgenetic Alopecia: An Update Female androgenetic alopecia is the most common form of non-scarring alopecia in women. Review its etiology, differential diagnosis, and management in this update.
  American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, February 18, 2020
• Autologous vs Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction A new study compared long-term costs and health care utilization associated with autologous and implant-based breast reconstruction. How did they measure up?
  Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, February 13, 2020
• Secukinumab Without the Loading Dose in Chronic Psoriasis Can secukinumab be administered without the initial loading dose in patients with psoriasis without compromising its effectiveness?
  The British Journal of Dermatology, February 11, 2020