According to a recent study, there is a high prevalence of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) in Finland among patients in their 30s.
Habit replacement helps decrease instances of skin picking and nail biting
Habit replacement may be an effective approach for treating body-focused repetitive behaviours (BFRB) such as skin picking and nail biting, according to a recent study.
Women with HS report higher infertility rates
According to a new study, women with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) report higher infertility rates than those without HS. Most patients saw no change in HS symptoms during fertility treatment.
Study shows oxymetazoline effective in treating erythema in rosacea patients
According to a new study, oxymetazoline was found to be efficacious in treating rosacea-associated facial erythema.
Many pediatric HS patients do not meet diagnostic criteria, new study shows
Over one third of pediatric patients with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) did not meet all three major diagnostic criteria at the time of diagnosis, according to a new study.
Rosacea patients have increased likelihood of sensorineural hearing loss, according to study
Rosacea patients are more likely to experience high frequency sensorineural hearing loss according to a recent study.
Internalized skin bias negatively impacts QoL of HS patients
A new study has shown that internalized skin bias negatively impacts the mental health and quality of life (QoL) of patients with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS).
Dupilumab linked to reduced itch in prurigo nodularis patients, according to study
Results of a phase 3 trial have linked dupilumab to significantly reduced skin lesions and itch when compared to placebo in adult prurigo nodularis patients, according to a press release (Oct. 22, 2021).
New research suggests sunlight exposure guidelines may need revisions
Solar exposure guidelines for recommended vitamin D synthesis may need to be revised, according to a new study. The guidelines were determined more than 30 years ago and the accuracy of the risk and benefit calculations for sun exposure have been questioned.
Pliaglis returns to Canadian market
Dr. Julia Carroll, dermatologist and founder of Compass Dermatology in Toronto, recently spoke on the Skin Spectrum Podcast about topical anesthetic options for pain management and how she has reintroduced Pliaglis into her practice.
She spoke with Dr. Lisa Kellett, dermatologist and founder of DLK on Avenue in Toronto, who detailed how she avoids longer wait times by using the time it takes for topical anesthetics to take effect by educating and checking in with her patients.
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