Clinical Challenge: Addressing Psoriasis and Comorbid Obesity
Obesity is an independent risk factor for the development of psoriasis and is associated with a worse prognosis.
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Skin Disease and Metabolic Syndrome: Early Warning Signs of a Greater Problem
Skin disorders, particularly those with known inflammatory mechanisms, may be considered potential early markers for the development of insulin resistance leading to metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.
Machine Learning in Dermatology: Overcoming Data Gaps in Skin Cancer Detection for Smarter Diagnosis
We can leverage the agility of machine learning to point out unmet clinical needs and improve clinical practice.
Pay-Per-Care in Dermatology, Part 2: Alternative Pay Practices Make Their Case
Advocates of direct-pay models have pointed to ways in which out-of-pocket costs of noninsurance accepting practices are often lower than what would be charged under insurance because of copays, deductibles, and stratification of coverage that often excludes all or portions of treatment.
Pay-Per-Care in Dermatology: Exploring Why and How Dermatologists Are Flipping the Script on Insurance Payments
Dermatology Advisor asked 3 practitioners from different regions of the United States how and why they chose their particular practice models.
Treating Rosacea: Unique Clinical Characteristics Inform Treatment
Current reviews suggest that limited outcomes to individual therapies point to the need for new treatments that target underlying cellular and molecular mechanisms.
Personalized Medicine in Psoriasis: Patient Stratification Is Key Step Forward
Although truly personalized medicine is not yet feasible in psoriasis treatment, a stratified approach to selection of therapies may offer some of the benefits of personalized medicine.
Hand Dermatitis and Hygiene in the Workplace
While application of alcohol to irritated skin causes a burning sensation, it is actually less damaging to skin than detergent-based cleansers.
Underlying Etiologies of Cutaneous Flushing
Cutaneous flushing, although common and often benign, may signal a more serious underlying pathology when the presentation extends beyond episodic warmth and redness of the face, head, and neck.
Erysipelas Treatment Improved by New Penicillin G Dosing Schedule
BPG given intramuscularly once every 3 weeks proved to be an effective and well tolerated prophylactic treatment for recurrent erysipelas.
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