A Switzerland-based study found that patients of different genders and age groups have varying priorities when it comes to their psoriasis treatments. For younger patients, appearance in social situations was a major motivating factor in seeking treatment for psoriasis. For older patients, improved sleep quality was a more important treatment outcome. These different goals need to be considered when creating treatment plans for patients.
Caffeine consumption linked to decreased rosacea symptoms
A study on nearly 5,000 patients found that women who consumed four or more cups of coffee per day had a lower incidence of rosacea symptoms. Interestingly, caffeine intake from other foods such as tea, soda, and chocolate did not have the same effect.
Telemedicine may be as effective as in-person therapy for psoriasis
Researchers studied 300 patients who were randomly selected for either online care or in-person care and observed the improvement of their symptoms over a 12 month period.
Sweat sensors applied to skin may help eczema patients
Wearable skin sensors that can analyze a person’s sweat may allow doctors to gauge whether a certain type of antibody treatment will be effective for eczema patients.
New app for diagnosing skin conditions
A telemedicine company called VSee has just launched an AI program that can diagnose dermatologic conditions by scanning a database of skin disease images.
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