Merino wool clothing improves atopic dermatitis, studies find

In one study, the mean Eczema Area and Severity Index score in those initially randomized to merino wool improved from a mean baseline of 4.5 to 1.7 at week 6.

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.

Spotting immunodeficiency in the pediatric dermatology clinic

SEATTLE – The distribution of the rash can be distinctive.

Acne before puberty: When to treat, when to worry

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

Patch testing in atopic dermatitis: when and how

WAIKOLOA, HAWAII – “Recent data are calling into question old dogmas and reshaping the way we think about this.”

Don’t miss baby scabies

WAIKOLOA, HAWAII – Scratching is not a sign of scabies in infants.

How to manage infected eczema in children

WAIKOLOA, HAWAII – UCSD’s Dr. Eichenfield shared his treatment approach in a pearl-filled interview.

Rhymin’ pediatric dermatologist provides Demodex tips

WAIKOLOA, HAWAII – “One of the things that we never used to see in kids, but now I see all the time, probably because I’m looking for it, is Demodex.”

Fewer hypos with CGM in routine pediatric T1DM care

BERLIN – In the first year after the initiation of continuous glucose monitoring, hypoglycemia episodes needing external help were significantly reduced.

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