Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Phototherapy affects serum 25(OH)D levels

(HealthDay)—For patients with inflammatory skin conditions, phototherapy with ultraviolet (UV) A1 radiation induces a reduction in serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 (25[OH]D) levels, whereas narrowband UVB (UVBnb) and UVA/UVBnb ...

Other

Online dermatology education effective among students

(HealthDay)—An online dermatology curriculum significantly improves dermatology knowledge among medical students taking an introductory dermatology clerkship, according to research published in the August issue of the Journal ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Study profiles inpatient peds dermatology consultations

(HealthDay)—Pediatric dermatologists are consulted for patients ranging in age from newborn to 17 years, with the most common diagnostic categories being infectious diseases, graft-versus-host-disease, and dermatitis, according ...

Oncology & Cancer

Many children with melanoma do not meet ABCDE criteria

(HealthDay)—A considerable proportion of children with melanoma do not present with conventional melanoma detection criteria (asymmetry, border irregularity, color variegation, diameter >6 mm, and evolution [ABCDE]), according ...

Oncology & Cancer

Photoprotection-deficient patients with CLE identified

(HealthDay)—Several subgroups of patients with cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE) are deficient in their use of photoprotection, according to a study published in the June issue of the Journal of the American Academy of ...

Oncology & Cancer

Images increase accuracy of skin cancer self-detection

(HealthDay)—Visual images such as those of benign and cancerous skin lesions increase awareness and accuracy of skin self-examination, according to a review published in the July issue of the Journal of the American Academy ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Topical treatment effective for toenail fungal infection

(HealthDay)—Once daily topical efinaconazole is effective in treating fungal infections of the toenail, according to a study published in the April issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.

Surgery

Mohs surgery OK in seniors aged 90 years or older

(HealthDay)—Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) is safe in seniors aged 90 years or older, according to a study published in the February issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.

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