Dermatology News

Regular use of sunscreen appeared associated with a reduced risk for melanoma among young adults in Australia, according to findings published in JAMA Dermatology.

Finnish sauna bathing — short-term exposure to temperatures between 80° and 100° C approximately one to three times a week — lowered the risk for CVD and eased conditions such as the common cold, according to a literature review published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings

Axial involvement in psoriatic arthritis is associated with a greater risk for moderate-to-severe psoriasis, with higher disease activity and a more pronounced impact on the patient’s quality of life, according to findings published in the Journal of Rheumatology.

The FDA has granted orphan drug designation to lenabasum for the treatment of dermatomyositis, a systemic autoimmune condition characterized by skin and muscle involvement, according to a press release from Corbus Pharmaceuticals.

Summer is officially here, children are out of school, and summertime outdoor fun is beginning. Unfortunately, potential dangers are beginning as well because the sun’s radiation as well as biting insects can cause acute and long-term problems in children. The application of sunscreen and insect-repellent products can minimize or prevent these associated medical problems, such as sunburn and increased risk for skin cancer, or transmission of vector-borne diseases.

The addition of azithromycin to an ivermectin mass drug administration, or MDA, had a similar effect as ivermectin alone for treating scabies and impetigo, according to published study results in Clinical Infectious Diseases.

As the body of research validating the health benefits of yoga continues to grow, the ancient practice is becoming increasingly popular as a method to improve overall health. Incorporating yoga into the health care plan may benefit patients with varying conditions, as well as those who are healthy.

Among women with acne, spironolactone was as effective as oral tetracycline-class antibiotics, according to research published in the Journal of Drugs and Dermatology.

Fireworks are a ubiquitous presence among Fourth of July celebrations; however, these bright and colorful displays pose a danger to children who may want to handle these dangerous products.

Rheumatologists are more likely to emphasize joint symptoms in patients with psoriatic disease, whereas dermatologists are more likely to perceive skin symptoms as bothersome — and both often differ with patients regarding the severity of painful skin — according to findings published in Arthritis Research and Therapy.