Dermatologists: Beware the ‘insulin ball’

LAS VEGAS – Disorder can strike patients with diabetes who inject themselves frequently.

Sweaty patient? Treatments require patient education

LAS VEGAS – Even the use of antiperspirants should come with guidance.

Hot tips on uncovering the causes of sweating

LAS VEGAS – Watch out for unexpected secondary causes of hyperhidrosis, said Dr. Seemal R. Desai.

Serum test sheds light on Merkel cell carcinoma

LAS VEGAS – The rare skin cancer is linked to a subclinical virus and a serum test can offer clinicians useful insight into tumor burden.

Don’t leave dermatomyositis to the rheumatologists

LAS VEGAS – Telltale signs include erythema on the extensor surfaces of digits, severe itching in the scalp, and a rash on the eyelids.

Expert shares tips for TNF-alpha inhibitor use in special populations

LAS VEGAS – Optimizing anti-TNF-alpha treatment starts with recognizing there is a loss of response over time, Dr. Kerdel said.

Narrowband UVB phototherapy an effective treatment for psoriasis

LAS VEGAS – Home-based UVB phototherapy is gaining in popularity and is comparable with in-office UVB in terms of accuracy and efficacy.

Options for acne treatment continue to advance

LAS VEGAS – CBD has been shown to have positive effects on abnormal keratinization, as well as anti-inflammatory effects.

Expert reviews strategies for diagnosing, treating onychomycosis

LAS VEGAS – The ideal treatment for onychomycosis would not pose a systemic risk to the liver, heart, or other organs, and would not require lab monitoring.

Cutaneous squamous cell cancer staging still requires refinement

LAS VEGAS – As cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma draws more attention, two popular staging systems still need refinement.

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