Dermatology Journal Articles

• Association Between Atopic Dermatitis and Autoimmune Diseases This large population-based study explored the association between atopic dermatitis and a wide spectrum of autoimmune diseases. Which autoimmune disorders had the strongest association?
  The British Journal of Dermatology, September 15, 2021
• Procalcitonin in Diagnosing Diabetic Foot Osteomyelitis Could measurements of serum procalcitonin levels help determine the presence of diabetic foot osteomyelitis?
  Wounds, September 10, 2021
• Melanoma Genomics: A Review of Practical Clinical Applications How can recent advances in our understanding of the genetics, epigenetics, and genomics of melanoma inform modern melanoma diagnosis and treatment?
  The British Journal of Dermatology, September 08, 2021
• Targeted and Immunotherapies in BRAF Mutant Melanoma Review the clinical considerations for choosing between MAPK inhibitors and immune checkpoint inhibitors as first-line therapy for BRAF mutant advanced melanoma.
  The British Journal of Dermatology, September 01, 2021
• Cellular- or Tissue-Based Therapy for Pyoderma Gangrenosum What benefits might the application of cellular- or tissue-based products bring to the management of pyoderma gangrenosum skin lesions?
  Wounds, August 20, 2021
• Prurigo Nodularis: Review and Emerging Treatments Review current understanding of the pathogenesis of prurigo nodularis, a chronic, inflammatory skin condition characterized by the presence of pruritic nodules. What therapeutics show promise?
  Skin Therapy Letter, August 18, 2021
• A Hyaluronic Acid-Containing Gauze Pad for Leg Ulcers The application of a gauze pad containing hyaluronic acid may help promote wound healing in vascular leg ulcers.
  Wounds, August 13, 2021
• Perceived Psychological Stress and Risk of Herpes Zoster Does psychological stress play a role in triggering latent infections, such as herpes zoster?
  The British Journal of Dermatology, August 12, 2021
• Comparison of Lyme Disease in the United States and Europe The clinical manifestations of this tickborne disease can differ according to the species causing the infection.
  Emerging Infectious Diseases, August 12, 2021
• Diagnostic Accuracy of Teledermatology on Social Networks Are social networks such as Twitter and MedPics, used as a teledermatology tool, able to provide accurate dermatology diagnoses? How do they compare to standard teledermatology services?
  Annals of Family Medicine, August 09, 2021
• Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp A better understanding of the clinical and histological characteristics of erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp could help guide the diagnosis of this condition.
  Wounds, August 06, 2021
• 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