Dermatology Journal Articles

• Hydromechanical Therapy in Nonhealing, Chronic Wounds Hydromechanical therapy may offer an effective and less costly option in the management of nonhealing chronic wounds.
  Wounds, January 21, 2022
• Psoriasis Education Tool for Decision-Making About Biologics This study found that the use of a visual aid may help psoriasis patients better retain information during counseling and reduce anxiety and uncertainty when starting biologic treatment.
  Skin Therapy Letter, January 20, 2022
• Chilblain-like Lesions During the COVID-19 Outbreak This study aimed to elucidate the underlying pathophysiology of chilblain-like lesions which some patients developed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  The British Journal of Dermatology, January 18, 2022
• Pyoderma Gangrenosum Following Breast Reconstruction A patient postoperatively developed pyoderma gangrenosum after undergoing mastectomy with deep inferior epigastric perforator flap breast reconstruction. How was this complication managed?
  Wounds, January 14, 2022
• Association of Sex and Systemic Therapy Outcomes in Psoriasis Do antipsoriatic drugs work better in women than men? This study examines differences between men and women in their responses to systemic antipsoriatic treatment.
  The British Journal of Dermatology, January 11, 2022
• Roles of Environmental Exposures in Adult Allergic Disorders Recent findings help further our understanding of the impacts of environmental exposures on the development of allergic disorders in adults.
  Current Opinion in Allergy and Clinical Immunology, January 10, 2022
• Secukinumab vs. Adalimumab in Psoriatic Arthritis and Psoriasis The results of this study provide evidence that the IL-17 inhibitor secukinumab is effective in managing the concomitant features of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.
  The British Journal of Dermatology, January 04, 2022
• Safety Comparison of Abdominoplasty and Brazilian Butt Lift Brazilian butt lift surgeries are on the rise, despite risk and safety concerns. How does the safety profile of this procedure compare with that of abdominoplasty?
  Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, December 21, 2021
• Views on Mobile Health Apps for Skin Cancer Screening What needs to be done to increase successful adoption of skin cancer mHealth screening apps? This survey explored perceived barriers and facilitators regarding the use of these mobile apps.
  The British Journal of Dermatology, December 14, 2021
• Patient Pathways to Diagnosis of Psoriatic Arthritis Gain a better understanding of the symptoms that may precede a psoriatic arthritis diagnosis and patients' experiences in obtaining the diagnosis.
  Arthritis Research & Therapy, December 14, 2021
• Ultrasonography Accuracy in Breast Implant Rupture Diagnosis Could ultrasound provide an accurate means of identifying breast prosthesis rupture?
  Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, December 14, 2021
• Adhesive Suture Retention Device in Lower Leg Wound Closure What benefits might this novel device offer over glue-based or tape-based products in the management of lower extremity excisional wounds?
  Wounds, December 10, 2021
• Malignancy Risk in Patients With Secukinumab-treated Psoriasis Does treatment with secukinumab increase the risk of malignancy in patients being treated for psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, or ankylosing spondylitis?
  The British Journal of Dermatology, December 07, 2021
• Mobile App Usage Among Dermatology Residents in America This survey highlights the increasing role of mobile apps in dermatology residency. How does usage vary among different demographic groups and year of residency?
  Cutis, December 02, 2021
• Secukinumab as a Potential Trigger of IBD in AS or PsA Secukinumab is used to treat ankylosing spondylitis and psoriatic arthritis, but what do we know about the possible gastrointestinal-related adverse events?
  Rheumatology, December 01, 2021
• The Promise and Challenges of Cell Therapy for Psoriasis This review highlights the use of cell therapy for the management of immune-mediated inflammatory diseases and emerging evidence for its efficacy in severe psoriasis refractory to biological therapy.
  The British Journal of Dermatology, November 30, 2021
• Sunscreens and Photoaging: A Review of Current Literature The importance of sunscreens goes beyond their use in preventing sunburn. This review highlights their utility in photoaging and dyspigmentation and discusses the components of an ideal sunscreen.
  American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, November 24, 2021
• Split-Thickness Skin Grafting Find out what there is to know about split-thickness skin grafting in the management of soft-tissue defects due to orthopedic injuries.
  Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, November 19, 2021
• The Biomechanics of Diabetic Foot Amputation Learn more about the biomechanical issues associated with lower extremity amputation in patients with diabetic foot ulcers.
  Wounds, November 19, 2021
• Trajectories of Response in Psoriasis Treated With Biologics This study identified subgroups of psoriasis patients that display similar patterns of disease severity and response to biologic therapy over time, with the aim of better informing patient management.
  The British Journal of Dermatology, November 17, 2021