Photosensitivity diagnosis made simple

Expert shares advice for identifying photosensitive disorders whether or not patients present with a rash.

Dr. Brian Mandell gives his take on ACR’s newest gout guideline

New guideline articulates a broad approach to treatment that needs to be tailored to individual patients.

Dr. Len Calabrese gives advice on vaccinating adult patients with rheumatic disease

He highlights safety protocols and advises on recommended vaccines in rheumatology practice.

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

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

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.

In Oregon, ‘war on melanoma’ takes flight

LAS VEGAS – Research project hopes to shrink melanoma mortality by emphasizing education, screening.

Las Vegas Dermatology Seminar kicks off on Thursday

The annual Skin Disease Education Foundation’s Las Vegas Dermatology Seminar gets underway Thursday and will feature presentations on topics ranging from updates on acne, hyperhidrosis, and rosacea, to pigmentation disorders and connective tissue disease. The...

Serum urate level governs management of difficult-to-treat gout

LAS VEGAS – Insufficient dosing of urate lowering therapy may be a reason for perceived treatment resistance.

Five rules for evaluating melanonychia

WAIKOLOA, HAWAII – Any dermatologist can master punch biopsy of the matrix, according to a nail disease expert.

Derm MOC reboot welcomed

WAIKOLOA, HAWAII – Criticisms prompt major overhaul of the dermatology Maintenance of Certification process.

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