Promising drugs line up for lupus treatment

Lupus drugs in late-stage development seek to address unmet needs, notably in lupus nephritis.

Rosacea: Target treatment to pathogenic pathway

LAHAINA, HAWAII – Papules and pustules, background erythema, telangiectasias, and phyma each need a tailored approach.

Pediatric dermatology update: New research offers insight into psoriasis, alopecia

LAS VEGAS – Children are presenting with TNF inhibitor–induced psoriasis.

In psoriasis, methotrexate and other older drugs can still be useful

LAS VEGAS – Caution is necessary, especially when the drugs are used in combination with biologics.

Atopic dermatitis acts differently in certain populations

LAS VEGAS – AD may require different treatments depending on age, ethnicity.

In age of biologics, don’t forget traditional AD treatments

LAS VEGAS – Topical and systemic options remain available, a dermatologist says, and they still can prove useful.

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.

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