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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Skin Cancer

Melanomas Diagnosed in Summer Are Associated With Better Survival

Brandon May

July 30, 2020

Questioning the seasonal variations in the diagnosis of skin melanoma yields interesting findings.

Dermatitis

Asthma, Atopic Dermatitis Associated With Poor Sleep Outcomes in Urban Children

Brandon May

July 28, 2020

Children with asthma and atopic dermatitis who live in urban areas may be at a higher risk for poor sleep outcomes.

Acne

Niacinamide, Gallic Acid, and Lauric Acid Combo Proves Effective for Treatment of Acne Vulgaris

Brandon May

July 24, 2020

A novel study assesses and compares 3 treatment options for the treatment of acne vulgaris.

Acne

Calprotectin as a Marker for Acne Severity and Treatment Response

Brandon May

July 24, 2020

Calprotectin levels are increased in patients with acne and are positively correlated with disease severity so may aid in its evaluation.

Acne

Smart Wound Closure Provides New Treatment for Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Brandon May

July 21, 2020

A new surgical technique for secondary wound closure for the treatment of HS avoids leaving large wounds without a primary closure.

A young child scratching her irritated skin.

Psoriasis

Therapy-Switching Patterns in Children, Adolescents With Psoriasis

Brandon May

July 21, 2020

Many young patients with psoriasis are not receiving adequate intensive therapy to control their disease.

Skin Injury

Ablative Fractional Laser-Assisted Delivery of Topical Steroids for Keloid Scars

Brandon May

July 20, 2020

The therapeutic effect of a combination fractional ablative laser treatment and topical corticosteroid compared favorably with that of standard intralesional steroid injection.