Dermatology Journal Articles

• Chronic Prurigo Review what is currently known about chronic purigo: its epidemiology, pathogenesis, therapeutic targets, and emerging treatments.
  The British Journal of Dermatology, October 21, 2022
• Predictors of Progression to Systemic Sclerosis A better understanding of the characteristics associated with the progression of Raynaud's phenomenon to systemic sclerosis could lead to earlier diagnosis and treatment.
  Rheumatology, October 19, 2022
• Fluorescence Imaging to Detect Elevated Bacterial Loads Learn how a fluorescence imaging device can help optimize the care of inpatient complex wounds.
  Wounds, October 19, 2022
• Dermatologic Disease in Service Members and Mental Health This article explores the relationship between common dermatoses, reduced satisfaction with cutaneous body image, and increased risk for mental illness, self-harm, and suicide in military personnel.
  Cutis, October 19, 2022
• Post-Mohs Wound Reconstruction With a Novel Nanofiber Matrix A novel synthetic nanofiber matrix provides a newer method to treat wounds after Mohs surgery.
  Wounds, October 17, 2022
• Resuming Life After Immunotherapy for Metastatic Melanoma What are the challenges that metastatic melanoma survivors experience after successful treatment with immune checkpoint inhibitors? What are their needs regarding survivorship care?
  The British Journal of Dermatology, October 14, 2022
• Tirbanibulin for the Treatment of Actinic Keratosis Review the pharmacokinetics and a summary of the clinical trials of tirbanibulin 1% ointment, a new topical therapy for actinic keratosis.
  Skin Therapy Letter, October 14, 2022
• Comparing Skin Substitutes for Head and Neck Reconstruction How do these two skin substitutes as used in head and neck wounds compare in terms of closure and complications?
  ePlasty, October 13, 2022
• Anemia Among Patients With DFUs Necessitating Surgery How likely are patients undergoing surgical treatment of diabetic foot ulcers to have anemia?
  Wounds, October 12, 2022
• BRAF V600E Expression in Primary Melanoma Approximately 50% of melanomas contain BRAF mutations. How does this vary by age and sex, and what is the impact of this mutation on survival?
  Cutis, October 12, 2022
• Perianal Abscess Healing in a Patient With Morbid Obesity Find out how secondary wound healing was successfully achieved in a patient with morbid obesity who presented with a horseshoe perianal abscess.
  Wounds, October 10, 2022
• Severe and Rare Infections Among Adults With Psoriasis This study found that as the severity of psoriasis increases, so does the risk of severe and rare infections.
  The British Journal of Dermatology, October 07, 2022
• Stasis Dermatitis Associated With AV Graft and CV Stenosis This report describes a rare case of stasis dermatitis of the upper limb in a patient with arteriovenous graft and central vein stenosis.
  Wounds, October 05, 2022
• Direct-to-Consumer Teledermatology Growth This paper explores the recent and rapid expansion of direct-to-consumer teledermatology services. What are the risks and benefits of these platforms?
  Cutis, October 05, 2022
• Rapid Diagnostic Testing for Response to the Monkeypox Outbreak This CDC report details how the Laboratory Response Network has facilitated rapid testing and detection of patients with monkeypox, enabling prompt treatment and prevention of further transmission.
  Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, October 05, 2022
• Time to Surgical Closure of Complex Infectious Wounds What is the optimal timing for surgical closure of complex infectious wounds?
  Wounds, October 03, 2022
• Airborne Anaphylaxis: Highlighting an Invisible Enemy Although rare, anaphylactic reactions to airborne allergens do occur and can be potentially deadly. Learn about the potential causes and how to recognize this disorder.
  Current Opinion in Allergy and Clinical Immunology, September 30, 2022
• International Differences in Survival in Cutaneous Melanoma This study of over 1.5 million adults with cutaneous melanoma explored how differences in histological subtypes may explain international variation in survival.
  The British Journal of Dermatology, September 30, 2022
• Preventing Implant Contamination With a No-Touch Protocol This article describes a novel no-touch approach to help prevent implant contamination and infection during breast augmentation.
  ePlasty, September 29, 2022
• An Update on JAK Inhibitors in Skin Disease This paper summarizes recent trials of JAK inhibitors tested in patients with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis, including topical RUX, oral abrocitinib, upadacitinib, and baricitinib.
  Cutis, September 28, 2022