Despite well-established associations of psoriasis and atopic dermatitis with depression and suicidality, and recommendations for increased screening in these higher-risk patients, clinical practice gaps remain, with low rates of depression screening.
Survey data published in JAMA Internal Medicine indicate that biased behavior on the part of patients had a significant negative impact on physicians and trainees.
Results suggest that although silymarin monotherapy is not as effective as doxycycline for the treatment of acne vulgaris, it can be a therapeutic option.
The antimicrobial activity of nonantibiotic acne agents may provide protection against a background of increased drug-resistant bacteria.
Treatment with biologics for psoriasis is not the same for men and women, a study shows, and may explain why women tend toward earlier discontinuation with biologic treatment.
Research misconduct includes any falsification, manipulation, or plagiarism of data, as well as any attempts to reshape or withhold less favorable analyses.
Data demonstrate the positive effect of weekly adalimumab treatment on incidence of hidradenitis suppurativa disease flare, time to flare, and duration of flare.
Medical school application costs may prevent students from lower-income backgrounds from entering the profession of medicine.
A study reveals the potential role of topical ketoconazole monotherapy as a viable acne treatment without concern for antibiotic resistance.
Despite a decline in the number of opioid prescriptions issued by surgeons, patient-reported satisfaction scores have remained constant.
