Dermatitis

Aloe vera cream showed success in treating dermatitis in health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a poster presented at the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology virtual congress.

A previously healthy, unvaccinated 17-year-old male presents with a progressive illness that began on a Monday with fatigue and loss of appetite.

Nearly 70% of pediatric patients with periorificial dermatitis who underwent topical calcineurin inhibitor monotherapy showed a complete response, according to a study.

As the world faces the COVID-19 pandemic, wearing a mask or facial covering has been touted as one way to combat the spread of the virus. Most public places, such as grocery stores and essential locations, have now mandated customers and visitors must cover their mouth and nose. Meanwhile, health care providers and those who work in health care facilities have to wear full personal protective equipment, including a mask, for the duration of their shift.

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — JAK inhibitors are being studied to treat patients with psoriasis and atopic dermatitis, with many showing promising outcomes, according to a presenter at South Beach Symposium.

A growing body of evidence is emerging in support of medical nutrition therapy as a way of reducing severity and incidence of dermatologic diseases, according to recent findings.

Dermatology is gearing up for the upcoming South Beach Symposium in Miami Beach, Florida, Feb. 6-9, 2020.