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Eczema herpeticum

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Eczema herpeticum Medically reviewed by The Dermatologists and written by Dr. Alexander Börve In A Nutshell What It Is : Skin infection marked by fever and clusters of itchy blisters, often complicating atopic dermatitis. What is Eczema Herpeticum? What is Eczema Herpeticum? Also known as Kaposi varicelliform eruption.

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Study: Air Pollution Triggers Summer AD Surge

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Air pollution may contribute to the development or worsening of skin conditions such as atopic dermatitis and eczema, according to researchers out of Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). The team observed a notable rise and an atypical summer peak in carbon monoxide levels in the Boston region during 2023.

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Precision Medicine in Action: New Blood Test May Predict Lupus Flares, Eliminate Treatment Trial and Error

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The blood test measures RNA gene expression to predicts flares before they happen and provides specific information about a patient’s disease abnormalities, allowing physicians to make evidence-based decisions regarding therapy.

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Isotretinoin: Current Thinking and Best Practices

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Joshua Zeichner, MD, Associate Professor of Dermatology at the Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, reviews the latest information on prescribing and monitoring isotretinoin for patients with severe nodulocystic acne and provides an update on the potential risks associated with this medication.

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Get to Know Acne’s First Triple Threat

The Dermatology Digest

Food and Drug Administration approvals in dermatology from Cabtreo for acne and two new therapies for molluscum contagiosum to secukinumab (Cosentyx, Novartis) for hidradenitis suppurativa, and a new device to aid melanoma diagnosis, plus more. Watch Now Embracing Combination Therapy in Rosacea Julie C. Watch Now What is Urticaria?

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Exploring Emerging Treatments for CSU

The Dermatology Digest

Watch Now Chronic Hand Eczema 101 Jonathan Silverberg, MD, PhD, MPH Chronic hand eczema (CHE) symptoms can take a dramatic toll on patients’ quality of life. Watch Now [the_ad id="9266"] The post Exploring Emerging Treatments for CSU appeared first on The Dermatology Digest.

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Molluscum Contagiosum Treatment Update

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Watch Now Chronic Hand Eczema 101 Jonathan Silverberg, MD, PhD, MPH Chronic hand eczema (CHE) symptoms can take a dramatic toll on patients’ quality of life. Watch Now [the_ad id="9266"] The post Molluscum Contagiosum Treatment Update appeared first on The Dermatology Digest.