Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Dermatology for August 2020. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal articles, as well as the FDA approvals and regulatory changes that are the most likely to affect clinical practice.
Follow-up Calls After Mohs Surgery Do Not Boost Satisfaction
MONDAY, Aug. 31, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Postoperative follow-up telephone calls (TFU) to patients after Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) do not improve patient satisfaction, according to a research letter published online July 31 in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.
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Risk for Cancer Reduced for Patients With Multiple Sclerosis
FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The risk for cancer is reduced among patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published online Aug. 13 in Autoimmunity Reviews.
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Topical Calcineurin Inhibitors Not Tied to Skin Cancer
THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2020 (HealthDay News) — There is no association between use of topical calcineurin inhibitors (TCIs) for the treatment of atopic dermatitis (AD) and an increased risk for skin cancer, according to a study published online Aug. 12 in JAMA Dermatology.
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Poll: More Older Adults Using Telehealth During Pandemic
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 19, 2020 (HealthDay News) — More older adults have used telehealth to consult with a health care provider during the COVID-19 pandemic compared with that seen in the previous year, according to a report published online Aug. 17 based on the results of the University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging.
Compression Therapy Lowers Recurrence of Cellulitis of Leg
FRIDAY, Aug. 14, 2020 (HealthDay News) — For patients with chronic edema of the leg and cellulitis, compression therapy results in a lower incidence of cellulitis recurrence, according to a study published in the Aug. 13 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.
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Burnout Less Likely for Doctors in Minority Race/Ethnic Groups
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 12, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Compared with non-Hispanic White physicians, physicians in minority racial/ethnic groups are less likely to report burnout, according to a study published online Aug. 7 in JAMA Network Open.
Guidance Helps Doctors Optimize Telemedicine for Seniors
TUESDAY, Aug. 11, 2020 (HealthDay News) — In an Ideas and Opinions article published online Aug. 11 in the Annals of Internal Medicine, guidance is provided for physicians to optimize telemedicine, which can be challenging for older patients.
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Expanding Medicaid in Holdout States Could Insure 3.9 Million
Distinct Skin Microbiome Features Emerge Before Atopic Disease Onset in Infants 
Freshwater Swimming Tied to Stomach Bugs, Skin Conditions 
Considerable Global Disparities Found in Access to Dermatological Care 
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Recommendations Updated for Management of Anemia in CKD 
2021 to 2026 Saw Increase in State Funding for Suicide Prevention 
Screening + Online Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Program Aids Nurses" Mental Health 
Therapies Compared for Newly Diagnosed Multiple Sclerosis 
