Brandon May

Brandon May is a freelance medical writer and owner of May Medical Communications, LLC. He holds a BS in Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Houston. Throughout his career, he has written over 700 medical news articles across several different therapeutic areas. In addition to covering the medical news, Brandon also creates content for continuing medical education providers, hospitals, and pharmaceutical and medical device companies across the globe.

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Dermatitis

Seborrheic Dermatitis Higher in Men, Associated With Fungal, Bacterial Skin Diseases

Brandon May

April 22, 2019

Seborrheic dermatitis is more prevalent in men and older people and has an increased rate of dermatological comorbidity.

Dermatitis

Variable Patch Test Results in Patients With Atopic Dermatitis Receiving Dupilumab

Brandon May

April 16, 2019

Investigators sought to determine the effect dupilumab has on patch testing results and improvement of allergic contact dermatitis in patients with allergic dermatitis.

Acne

Untreated Severe Nodular Acne on Back Often Evolves to Atrophic Scars

Brandon May

April 16, 2019

Investigators sought to determine the scarring potential of untreated severe nodular acne of the back.

General Dermatology

Rituximab is Safe, Feasible for Improving Remission in Bullous Pemphigoid

Brandon May

April 12, 2019

Treatment with rituximab may improve remission rates, reduce the use of steroids, and be safe in patients with bullous pemphigoid.

Rosacea

Tinted Daily SPF-30 Moisturizer, DFM30, Reduces Redness and Improves Rosacea-Prone Skin

Brandon May

April 11, 2019

A study found that a tinted daily SPF-30 facial moisturizer was associated with improvements in cutaneous barrier function and reduction in skin dryness and redness in rosacea-prone skin.

Practice Management

One in Seven Hospital Employees Click on Phishing Emails: Education Needed

Brandon May

April 11, 2019

Researchers conducted a phishing simulation and observed the vulnerability of healthcare employees to potential cybersecurity attacks.

General Dermatology

Arresting Vitiligo Progression With Betamethasone Oral Mini-Pulse vs Azathioprine

Brandon May

April 10, 2019

The efficacy of betamethasone vs azathioprine in arresting the progression of vitiligo was examined.

Dermatitis

Case Series: Dupilumab Results in Resolution of Recalcitrant Allergic Contact Dermatitis

Brandon May

April 9, 2019

Investigators present 5 cases of recalcitrant systemic contact dermatitis treated with dupilumab.

Acne

Effect of Isotretinoin on Psychiatric Health Remain Controversial

Brandon May

April 8, 2019

Investigators conducted a review of the literature on the effect of isotretinoin on development and psychiatric adverse events.

Psoriasis

Treatment Effect of Halobetasol Propionate/Tazarotene Combination Lotion for Plaque Psoriasis

Brandon May

April 8, 2019

A fixed-dose combination lotion comprised of halobetasol propionate 0.01% and tazarotene 0.045% (HP/TAZ) is more effective for treating moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis than either component alone.

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