Dermatology News

I think it was in 1965 — so, a long time ago — that I finished my internship in the U.K. and wanted to do something a little bit more interesting than staying on the usual rotation through jobs.

For the latest story in our “Life during COVID” series, we asked experts to describe the impact the pandemic has had on patient health and the practice of medicine in the United States.

Patients diagnosed with melanoma during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 faced a higher likelihood of having thicker, more advanced and more ulcerated tumors, although the impact on survival is still unknown, according to a study.

Why am I hooked on ID? It’s a great question! It might sound clichéd, but my love for this specialty grew as I turned 10.

Nearly one in five U.S. cases of leprosy is reported in Florida, with roughly 81% of cases in the state reported in central Florida, according to a study.

Infectious diseases physician Jeanne M. Marrazzo, MD, MPH, will be the next director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, the NIH announced Wednesday.

The FDA has approved Ycanth topical solution for the treatment of the viral skin infection molluscum contagiosum in patients aged as young as 2 years, Verrica Pharmaceuticals announced in a press release.

An 8-year-old boy presented to the ED with a fever and a painful rash involving his mouth, eyes and genitals. Can you spot the rash?

I became hooked on ID for the classic reasons — formative experiences in medical school and residency, a deep connection and kinship with supervising ID physicians during fellowship, immense learning opportunities, unforgettable mentor experiences, and tremendous personal and professional growth prospects.

Last year, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, MD, issued an advisory on health worker burnout and well-being, declaring the situation a “crisis” and naming it a “top national priority.”