Psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis have been associated with the underreporting and undertreatment of pain. To provide adequate care and management of pain in psoriatic disease, a multidisciplinary approach is required.
“Ageism is one of the most socially condoned and institutionalized forms of prejudice in the United States.”
A dive into the genesis of acne reveals a complex interplay of endocrinologic and immunologic mechanisms involving a marked disturbance in sebaceous gland activity.
Exploration of immunologic mechanisms in psoriasis are in early stages of study, but promise to yield important clues to its pathogenesis, and more importantly, to direct the continued search for effective targeted drug therapies.
The COVID-19 pandemic has illuminated an ongoing concern about antimicrobial resistance in dermatology and requires a recommitment from clinicians to follow guidelines that promote good stewardship.
Many common skin disorders may not simply be independent symptoms, but they may represent the first clinical signs of diabetes mellitus.
Two experts review their treatment strategies for addressing urticaria in their patients.
When treatment for acne requires more than topical therapies, systemic treatments may be warranted. John S. Barbieri, MD, discussed with Dermatology Advisor some of the most common mechanisms of acne and how best to address them.
Obesity has many effects on the skin, and physicians should be aware of the conditions common to their patients in order to diagnosis and treat the dermatoses of obesity.
Deficits in use of sunscreen indicate that people pay little attention to the recommendations of health authorities, regardless of their skin type, and underscore an urgent need for targeted public information on its use.
