Consider the mnemonic ‘CLEAR’ when counseling acne patients

“Do I ever look at my patient and say, ‘don’t worry about those acne scars; I can make them go away?’ ” Dr. Julie C. Harper asked. “No.”

Aesthetics abound for the aging face

From neuromodulators to fillers to skin tightening, options to erase some years have never been greater.

Can dietary tweaks improve some skin diseases?

Myths abound, but some associations of diet with skin diseases hold water, according to Dr. Vivian Shi.

Hair disorder treatments are evolving

New treatment methods are increasing, but psychosocial needs remain and should be addressed.

Atopic dermatitis: Options abound, and more are coming

Do patients fit best in the topical or systemic bucket?

Biologics, Women, and Pregnancy: What’s Known?

As more studies emerge each year, recommendations will become stronger for considering treatment by certain biological drugs, taking into account effects on fertility, pregnancy, lactation, and the infant.

Expert shares top five atopic dermatitis–related questions he fields

Counseling about systemic therapy includes shared decision-making, Dr. Lawrence F. Eichenfield says.

Two questions can help establish a diagnosis of hidradenitis suppurativa

There is no perfect outcome measure yet, but progress is being made.

Certain opioids hold promise for treating itch

Difelikefalin is the first FDA-approved treatment for uremic pruritus associated with dialysis.

Validity of commercial serologic tests for dermatomyositis still questionable

“The testing in research laboratories is not widely available and the results are often delayed by weeks to months.”

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