New mechanisms, therapies for acne considered

SEATTLE – Inflammation is a constant, and it’s never too late to reduce scarring.

Take drug, patient-level factors into account for when to end antiresorptive therapy

LAS VEGAS – The agent and individual patient factors may affect the duration of treatment and the approach to resuming therapy.

Adjunctive therapy is among the roles for topical agents in psoriasis

SEATTLE – Topical agents have a place when a patient is doing well on treatment with a biologic, but is not responding completely

Treating AKs with PDT, other options

SEATTLE – A study comparing nanoemulsion of ALA and MAL found the nanoemulsion to be superior in achieving complete resolution of all lesions at 12 weeks.

Spotting immunodeficiency in the pediatric dermatology clinic

SEATTLE – The distribution of the rash can be distinctive.

Hyperhidrosis treatment options update

SEATTLE – The best time to apply an antiperspirant is right before bedtime, since it gives the salts time to clog sweat pores before sweat or water can interfere.

Psoriasis comorbidities: Biologics may help

SEATTLE – Better mental health, cardiovascular disease outcomes linked to treatment with biologics.

Guide to the guidelines: Biologics for psoriasis

Dr. April Armstrong highlights key messages in the AAD’s guidelines for the use of biologics to treat psoriasis.

Photodermatoses: Differential diagnosis includes sunscreen allergy, connective tissue disease

SEATTLE – Another common reaction can occur with exposure to photosensitizing plant materials, resulting in blisters combined with altered pigmentation.

Acne before puberty: When to treat, when to worry

NEWPORT BEACH, CALIF. – Watch out for “masqueraders” and signs of hormone trouble.

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