Emerging Treatments for Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus Offer Promising ...
Mar 11, 2020 · Insights to current and emerging treatment strategies for vulvar lichen sclerosus (LS), a chronic and inflammatory skin disorder associated with risk for vulva scarring and sexual dysfunction, were offered in a review paper published in the International Journal of Women’s Health.. The estimated prevalence of LS is currently unknown, but it is suggested that approximately 1 in 70 women who ...
Epidermal (infundibular) cysts - Dermatology Advisor
Mar 13, 2019 · Are You Confident of the Diagnosis? Epidermal inclusion cysts (EIC) are benign neoplasms of the skin that are also known by the following synonyms: epidermal cyst, infundibular cyst, keratinous cyst, epidermoid cyst and sebaceous cyst. They can occur anywhere on the cutaneous surface, with the face, chest, and back being the most common locations.
Benzyl Benzoate Superior to Permethrin in Treating Scabies
Feb 6, 2024 · Among patients with scabies infestation, treatment with benzyl benzoate may be more efficacious than the current standard treatment of choice — topical 5% permethrin — according to study findings published in the British Journal of Dermatology.. Scabies infestation, prevalent in developing regions, has increased recently in high-income European and North American countries.
Lower Leg Ulcers - Dermatology Advisor
Mar 29, 2024 · Approximately 60% to 80% of all lower extremity ulcers are caused by venous insufficiency. 9,10 These ulcers can last for several years, especially with inadequate treatment, and have a high rate of recurrence. Chronic venous ulcers have been linked to pain, disability, depression, social isolation, and decreased quality of life. 11 Venous ulcers also have significant financial implications as ...
Oral Doxycycline for Long-Term Rosacea Management
Apr 25, 2022 · Oral doxycycline at subantibiotic doses may be effective for the long-term management of rosacea, study data published in Dermatologic Therapy suggests.. This 2-part study assessed the clinical effects of subantibiotic dose oral doxycycline 40 mg modified release (SDD 40) in patients with moderate to severe rosacea.Part 1 was an open-label, 12-week study in which patients with rosacea received ...
Tinea Versicolor (pityriasis versicolor) - Dermatology Advisor
Mar 13, 2019 · Are You Confident of the Diagnosis? What you should be alert for in the history. History is suggestive when an individual reports an asymptomatic or minimally pruritic eruption that appears and/or recurs on the upper trunk and proximal arms, areas rich in sebaceous glands, in warm weather months.
Intertrigo (Intertrigo Candidiasis) - Dermatology Advisor
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Condyloma acuminatum (Genital warts) - Dermatology Advisor
Mar 13, 2019 · These treatments are all recommended by CDC for treatment of condyloma acuminatum. CDC also lists intralesional interferon, photodynamic therapy, and topical cidofovir as alternative treatments, with more side effects and/or less data on efficacy compared with recommended treatments.
AAD Issues New Guidelines for Clinical Management of Acne …
Mar 22, 2024 · The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) has issued updated guidelines for the clinical management of patients with acne vulgaris, which have been published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.. Systematic reviews to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of acne treatments approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) were performed from May 2021 to ...
Isotretinoin Generic Available Again for Severe Acne
Jun 3, 2019 · The product is available in 10mg, 20mg, 30mg, and 40mg strength capsules and is supplied in 3×10 (30-count) blister packages. “We’re pleased to bring this important product back to market for the customers and patients who will benefit from access to this medicine and who have had witnessed limited supply and options in the marketplace,” said Marc Kikuchi, Chief Executive Officer, North ...