Dermatology Journal Articles

• Atopic Dermatitis and Psychiatric Disorders in Childhood Other than ADHD, which is known to be associated with atopic dermatitis in children, are there other psychiatric conditions or treatments associated with childhood AD?
  The British Journal of Dermatology, August 05, 2021
• Cyclic Cushing's Disease With Improved Psoriatic Lesions In this case, a patient with Cushing's disease realized dramatic improvements in psoriatic skin lesions during an episode of hypercortisolemia.
  Journal of the Endocrine Society, July 29, 2021
• BMI Trends Before and After Hidradenitis Suppurativa Diagnosis Is elevated BMI a risk factor or a consequence of hidradenitis suppurativa? This study examined the temporal relationship between the two.
  The British Journal of Dermatology, July 29, 2021
• Characteristics of IgG4-Related Disease Across Age Groups A better understanding of the clinical characteristics of IgG4- related disease in different age groups could help guide evaluation and treatment strategies.
  Rheumatology, July 23, 2021
• Evidence-Based Management of Eczema A review of evidence-based recommendations for the treatment of eczema could help inform the clinical management of this skin condition.
  Current Opinion in Allergy and Clinical Immunology, July 23, 2021
• Tape Strips in Dermatology Research Learn about the technique of tape stripping, a simple, minimally invasive method to access components of the epidermis. What information can be obtained, and for which dermatoses is it best suited?
  The British Journal of Dermatology, July 22, 2021
• Microaggressions in Medicine What are microaggressions and how might they manifest within the framework of medicine? This article presents example scenarios and provides strategies to address them.
  Cutis, July 15, 2021
• Cutaneous Manifestations of Nutritional Excess This article describes several common cutaneous conditions which may present as manifestations of chronic hyperglycemia and hyperinsulinemia, including acanthosis nigricans and diabetic dermopathy.
  Cutis, July 15, 2021
• COVID-19: Recommendations for Pregnant Dermatology Clinicians What specific precautions should pregnant dermatologists take while caring for patients during the COVID-19 pandemic? This brief article makes practical recommendations.
  Cutis, July 15, 2021
• Risk Factors for Melanoma by Anatomical Site Differing risk factors for melanoma by anatomical site, as found in this study, suggest a dual pathway for its pathogenesis.
  The British Journal of Dermatology, July 14, 2021
• Herpetic Panniculitis in a Patient With Immunosuppression After further investigation, a case of presumed pyoderma gangrenosum led to a final diagnosis of herpes virus-induced panniculitis. How was this case correctly identified?
  Wounds, July 09, 2021
• Cancer Screening in Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies What are the cancer risk factors in patients with idiopathic inflammatory myopathies, and how often should they be considered for screening?
  Rheumatology, July 09, 2021
• Biologics for Moderate-to-Severe Psoriasis With Comorbidities This paper provides evidence-based recommendations for the use of biologics for the treatment of moderate-to-severe psoriasis in patients with psoriasis and cormorbid conditions, including COVID-19.
  American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, July 08, 2021
• Ixekizumab vs. Guselkumab in Patients With Plaque Psoriasis This phase IV study compared the efficacy of ixekizumab and guselkumab in patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis. Did one demonstrate superiority over the other?
  The British Journal of Dermatology, July 07, 2021
• Chondroid Syringoma of the Thenar Eminence in a VA Patient What is a chondroid syringoma, how does it present, and how is it best managed?
  ePlasty, June 30, 2021
• Interventions for Chronic Palmoplantar Pustulosis Currently there's no gold standard therapy and no cure for chronic palmoplantar pustulosis. This analysis summarizes a Cochrane review which examined existing evidence for commonly used interventions.
  The British Journal of Dermatology, June 30, 2021
• Risk of ALCL After Breast Implant Insertion If late seroma develops after breast implant insertion, is there a greater risk for anaplastic large-cell lymphoma?
  ePlasty, June 23, 2021
• Applications for Optical Coherence Tomography in Dermatology This review details the principles and modalities of skin optical coherence tomography. What are the potential clinical applications, and how does accuracy compare with conventional histopathology?
  The British Journal of Dermatology, June 23, 2021
• Free Tissue Transfer in Pediatric Lower Extremity Injuries A new review looks at the types of free tissue transfer used in the reconstruction of lower limb injuries in children. What are the available options?
  ePlasty, June 21, 2021
• Salvage Ablation for Locally Recurrent Prostate Cancer Could salvage ablation have a role in the management of patients with localized prostate cancer recurrences? A new review explores the latest evidence.
  Current Opinion in Urology, June 18, 2021