Dermatology Journal Articles

• Treatment Persistence of Biologics in Psoriatic Arthritis A better understanding of biologic treatment persistence in psoriatic arthritis patients could help guide treatment decisions.
  Arthritis Research & Therapy, February 25, 2021
• Survival in 31 670 Patients With Thin Melanomas This study shows that while the prognosis for patients with thin melanoma is excellent, there are some patients who will succumb to the disease. What factors might predict a worse outcome?
  The British Journal of Dermatology, February 24, 2021
• Nicotinamide: Safety & Differences From Niacin Nicotinamide, a form of vitamin B3, is an oral treatment option for actinic keratosis, squamous and basal cell carcinomas, and bullous pemphigoid. How does it relate to niacin--and how is it used?
  Skin Therapy Letter, February 23, 2021
• Hormonal Contraceptives and Dermatology Hormonal contraceptives can be beneficial for some dermatologic conditions, while detrimental to others. Review their use in a variety of skin disorders in this paper.
  American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, February 19, 2021
• COVID-19-Associated Perniosis and Thrombotic Retiform Purpura This study explores and compares the underlying pathophysiology of two distinct cutaneous manifestations of COVID-19. How do their clinical and pathological profiles differ?
  The British Journal of Dermatology, February 17, 2021
• Multiple NPWT Modalities to Manage Crush/Sheer Injury Wounds Crush and sheer injuries can cause extensive damage, and managing these wounds can be challenging. Could combining NPWT modalities offer a solution?
  Wounds, February 17, 2021
• Pediatric Psoriasis Comorbidities This case presentation highlights the many comorbidities that can manifest in children with psoriasis, including juvenile psoriatic arthritis, uveitis, and metabolic disorders.
  Skin Therapy Letter, February 16, 2021
• Immune Phenotyping in Metastatic Inflammatory Breast Cancer A better understanding of the immune response in metastatic inflammatory breast cancer could help guide treatment decisions.
  Breast Cancer Research, February 15, 2021
• Efficacy of NPWTi-d for a Complex Chronic Venous Leg Ulcer Might negative pressure wound therapy with instillation and dwell time provide an effective means of managing complex chronic ulcers?
  Wounds, February 15, 2021
• Risk of Hospitalization, Death Due to Infection in Psoriasis Do people with psoriasis have a higher risk of hospitalization or death due to infections?
  The British Journal of Dermatology, February 10, 2021
• Cutaneous Involvement in Plasma Cell Myeloma This study highlights the histopathologic findings and the differential diagnostic considerations for plasma cell neoplasms in skin.
  American Journal of Clinical Pathology, February 10, 2021
• NPWTi and Dwell Time to Treat Pyoderma Gangrenosum In this report, a case of pyoderma gangrenosum of the lower extremity was successfully treated using negative pressure wound therapy with instillation and dwell time.
  Wounds, February 10, 2021
• Safety of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors in Patients With IBD Are immune checkpoint inhibitors safe to use in patients with pre-existing autoimmune diseases?
  Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics, February 10, 2021
• NPWT for Split-Thickness Skin Grafts on Trunk or Neck Wounds Could negative pressure dressings offer another option for maintaining skin graft fixation on the difficult areas of the trunk or neck?
  Wounds, February 08, 2021
• Assessing the Need for NPWT Utilization Guidelines Negative pressure wound therapy is widely used in wound management, but selecting the appropriate system can be challenging. Is it time for more standardized clinical guidance?
  Wounds, February 04, 2021
• Is Psoriasis Associated With Dementia or Cognitive Impairment? This paper summarizes and assesses the current best evidence regarding the association of psoriasis with cognitive impairment and dementia.
  The British Journal of Dermatology, February 03, 2021
• Treatment of Burns With a Concentrated Surfactant Gel Might the application of a concentrated surfactant gel aid in debridement of burn wounds?
  Wounds, February 02, 2021
• Is Intermittent Brodalumab As Effective As Continuous Dosing? A new study suggests that an intermittent treatment regimen of a biologic may be as effective as continuous therapy in patients with psoriasis.
  The British Journal of Dermatology, January 26, 2021
• Topical Oxygen Therapy to Treat a Calciphylaxis Wound This report describes the innovative use of topical oxygen therapy to treat a wound caused by calciphylaxis in a patient with end-stage renal disease.
  Wounds, January 26, 2021
• Platelet-Rich Plasma: Evolving Role in Plastic Surgery Learn more about platelet-rich plasma and the wide variety of applications in the field of plastic surgery.
  Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, January 25, 2021