Latest Dermatology News
ACA Coverage Gains Could Erode Without Individual Mandate
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Eliminating the Affordable Care Act's individual mandate penalty is unlikely to destabilize the individual market in California but could roll back coverage gains, according to a study published in the January issue of Health Affairs.
Hypertension With Psoriasis Tied to More Cardiac Interventions
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Psoriasis is associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular interventions in patients with hypertension, according to a study published in the December issue of The Journal of Dermatology.
Limited Examination Detects Scabies With High Sensitivity
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Examination limited to hands, feet, and lower legs has a sensitivity of about 90 percent for detecting scabies, according to a study published online Dec. 27 in PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases.
Review Highlights Lack of Tx Options for Prurigo Nodularis
by modernClinician Editorial Team
A new review, published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, provides evidence-based guidance for practitioners treating the dermatologic condition prurigo nodularis and highlights gaps in treatment development and research.
Review Shows Antihistamines Offer No Meaningful Benefit in Atopic Dermatitis
Nemolizumab Rapidly Relieves Itch, Sleep Disturbance in Atopic Dermatitis
Chronic Pruritus Prevalent Among Older Adults
Abrocitinib Effective, Tolerated for Prurigo Nodularis, Chronic Pruritus
AI Tool Trained on Dermoscopy Images Helps ID Skin Cancer
Lower Dietary Diversity in First Year Linked to Atopic Dermatitis
Congenital Ichthyosis Linked to Allergic Disorders
Mortality, Comorbidity Risk Increased With Generalized Pustular Psoriasis