Dermatopathology News

Healio has compiled June’s most-read news in dermatology.

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Patients with the Bockenheimer subtype of diffuse venous malformation were at significant risk for the more clinically challenging intra-articular venous malformations, according to a study.

Concern for patients along with malpractice fears influence dermatopathologists’ actions in ordering additional tests and services in melanocytic skin lesions, according to a study.

How clinicians frame the information presented to patients about dysplastic nevi diagnosis and management affects patient decision-making on surgical options, according to researchers in Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.

by Brook Brouha, MD, PhD

Among dermatology residents, researchers saw an increase in the Objective Structured Assessment of Technical Skills instrument after implementing a video-based surgical curriculum, and residents self-reported enjoying the video-based and simulation method.

Hair loss in systemic lupus erythematosus can indicate active disease, and nonscarring alopecia shows changes unique to lupus on histology and direct immunofluorescence, according to researchers in Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.

WASHINGTON — Difelikefalin significantly reduced itch intensity and was linked to an increase in quality of life for patients on hemodialysis who had moderate to severe pruritus, according to phase 3 data presented at ASN Kidney Week.