With more than 7 million prescriptions per year, dermatologists prescribe more oral antibiotics per clinician than any other specialty. Over time, the use of antibiotics to treat inflammatory skin conditions is decreasing, though the prescription of antibiotics related to dermatological surgical procedures has increased.
Cancer patients are at increased risk of shingles
Patients who are diagnosed with cancer face an average of a 40 percent higher risk of contracting shingles. Researchers hope that these findings will help to prevent the sometimes severe skin condition in cancer patients by paving the way for new treatments and vaccines for the painful skin condition.
MS Treatment Considerations for Sequencing
When treating patients with multiple sclerosis it is essential for practitioners to consider how to provide optimal disease management without limiting future therapeutic options.
Ultherapy an Effective Focused Ultrasound System
For patients seeking skin lifting and a reduction in skin laxity, focused ultrasound treatment can produce good results in the face, as well as improvements in the neck and décolletage areas.
Chronic diaper rash in children may be caused by food allergy
In children with multiple food allergies, the course of diaper dermatitis was more severe, and the condition did not respond to topical treatment, according to a new study published in Pediatric Dermatology (Nov. 2018). In some cases, diaper rash may be the only symptom of a food allergy, researchers reported. Watch this healthminute.tv video for more info.
Taking a probiotic while pregnant may help prevent eczema in children
The chances of a child developing eczema in the first 11 years of their life were reduced by half when lactobacillus rhamnosus (HN001) was given to pregnant women throughout the late stage of their pregnancy and into the breast-feeding stage, and then given to children for two years Pediatric Allergy and Immunology (Aug. 2018).
Acne: Genetic factors related to pore and hair follicle size may contribute to severity
A study published in the journal Nature Communications (Dec. 12, 2018) looked at the DNA of approximately 27,000 individuals including 3,823 with severe acne to examine a number of inheritable risk factors that could result in a higher likelihood of acne. Twelve new genetic regions were identified in the study, increasing the number of specific genetic regions associated with acne to 15.
My Skin Track UV light exposure device put to the test
The world’s smallest wearable device can protect the skin from sun damage by monitoring UV light exposure levels as well as by tracking the effects of therapeutic light treatments. Researchers tested its efficacy in outdoor and clinical settings. Their findings are published in the journal Science Translational Medicine (Dec. 5, 2018).
Indoor tanning more likely in young women influenced by social media
Influence from friends and social media may cause young women to ignore the risks of indoor tanning, according to a new study published in the Journal of American College Health (Nov. 28, 2018).
Seasonal changes in skin lipids may worsen acne in winter
During the winter months, ceramides in the stratum corneum of acne skin are found to be lowered. This coincides with an increase in transepidermal water loss that is more often found in acne-prone skin compared to healthy skin. These lower levels of ceramides partly resolve in the summer months, according to a study published in the journal Experimental Dermatology (Aug. 2018; 27(8):833-836).
