Dermatology

Dr. Paller discusses the findings of the clinical trial examining the long-term effects of ixekizumab for treating psoriasis in children.

In a presentation at the recent AAD annual meeting, Diane M. Thiboutot, MD, discusses the potential risks of antibiotic resistance in acne management.

Phototherapy is a typical first-line therapy for jaundice. A recent study examines whether the use alters neoplasm risk.

In a presentation at the 2022 American Academy of Dermatology annual meeting, experts discussed differential diagnoses and clinical presentations in birthmarks and hamartomas.

A session at the 2022 American Academy of Dermatology annual meeting, discusses updates in new therapies, clinical pearls, and potential co-morbidities.

Determining the cause of a child's rash is important to proper diagnosis and management. Allergic contact dermatitis and eczema are 2 of most common causes.

Acne, molluscum, atopic dermatitis, and other dermatological disorders can be detrimental to quality of life for children and their families.

Specific genetic variations could be key in identifying acne risk far before the signs arise.

What is the relationship between mental disorders and atopic dermatitis? Investigators from a recent study endeavored to find out.

An article in examines if any changes have been made to the diversity of dermatologic clinical trials conducted from 2010 to 2015 compared to 2015 to 2020.

A healthy 4-year-old boy presents with painful deep-seated bumps on the front of his right leg. He also complains of a sore throat for the last 4 days. What's the diagnosis?

A 5-month-old girl with a large scalp infantile hemangioma (IH), present since 6 weeks of age, is evaluated in the emergency department for lethargy and pallor.

The US Food and Drug Administration has given Priority Review to the supplemental Biologics License Application for the use of Dupixent® as an add-on maintenance treatment for moderate-to-severe dermatitis in children aged 6 months to 5 years.

A healthy 14-year-old boy presented at our dermatology practice with acute onset of an intensely itchy rash that first appeared 2 months prior.

How to prevent, minimize, and treat maskne

A letter to the editor in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology investigated how mental health and its association to race and ethnicity relate to patients with acne.

Impetigo is a common skin infection in which ozenoxacin may be used as a treatment. A study aimed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the therapy in pediatric patients compared to other topical treatments.

An 18-month-old girl presents with ringed scars with hyperpigmentation on the right side of her buttocks and back. What's the diagnosis?

A 2-year-old girl presents with an itchy, bilateral leg rash. Additionally, the child had several bruises that felt like "hard welts" and were warm to the touch. What's the diagnosis?

A recent study examined the impact of virtual group visits to obtain community and education for pediatric vitiligo and alopecia areata patients and caregivers.

Seborrheic dermatitis will affect roughly half of all infants, making knowing how to treat and manage it key.

Parents who are struggling financially often try to stretch their diaper supply, which may increase the risk of a child developing diaper rash. Diaper banks are one place that can help.

Research aimed to understand how using daily skin care such as a mild cleanser and moisturizer impacts skin health.

Skin cancer is on the rise. Knowing what teenagers and adolescents understand about protecting skin from the sun and how well they’re using that information can be important to changing that trend.

Experts discuss the impact of misinformation in medicine at the recent American College of Asthma, Allergy & Immunology annual scientific meeting.

A presentation from the 2021 virtual American Academy of Pediatrics Conference & Exhibition urges including examination of the scalp and nails during any skin exam.

An interview with Adelaide Hebert, MD, discusses how creams with ceramides can help manage atopic dermatitis (AD).

An interview with Adelaide Hebert, MD, how environmental factors may play a role in flare ups.

An interview with Adelaide Hebert, MD, about treating eczema in children, including tips on how often a child should bathe.

Most diaper rash requires strict hygiene and over-the-counter barrier creams. When dealing with more severe cases, there are a number of diagnoses and treatments to consider.