dermatology

Oral antihistamines are commonly used to relieve eczema symptoms, but new research from McMaster University found that they provide only limited benefit. For people dealing with eczema, antihistamines may seem like an obvious way to ease itching and improve sleep. But a large review from McMaster University found that oral antihistamines provide little meaningful relief [...]

A medicine already used to treat rheumatoid arthritis could become an important option for people with severe alopecia areata. Two large international clinical trials found that upadacitinib helped many patients regrow substantial amounts of scalp hair, with some also regaining eyebrows and eyelashes. Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease. Instead of protecting the body from […] The post Arthr…

Dr. U Hair and Skin Clinic researchers report a possible syndrome linking acne keloidalis nuchae (AKN), scalp-wide dissecting cellulitis (DCS) and secondary cutis verticis gyrata (CVG).

Discover mindset shifts that can help you challenge negative thoughts, build self-compassion, and feel more comfortable living with atopic dermatitis.

Asking the right questions can help you work with your dermatologist to find the right treatment approach that works best for darker skin. Start with this list.

BackgroundCurrent therapeutic options for scalp seborrheic dermatitis (SSD) remain suboptimal, highlighting the demand for more effective and safe treatment strategies.ObjectiveTo investigate the efficacy and underlying mechanisms of a novel 7.5% five-acid compound formulation for the treatment of SSD.MethodsA total of 319 patients diagnosed with SSD at the dermatology outpatient clinic were enro…

A once-daily pill has helped restore skin color in some people with vitiligo, a condition...

Facial eczema can be difficult to manage. Learn common skin-care mistakes that may trigger atopic dermatitis flare-ups and irritate delicate skin.

If you have atopic dermatitis, scented candles and acidic foods can lead to a flare. Read on to learn about other unexpected eczema triggers.

Adult genital psoriasis is associated with local symptoms and effects on sexual activity, intimate relationships, body exposure, and patient communication. The associated psychosexual burden is not adequately summarized by lesion severity or sexual function scores alone. This integrative review examines outcome measurement, construct coverage, and clinical recognition of psychosexual burden in ad…

Dermatophytosis is a superficial, highly contagious mycosis caused mainly by keratinophilic fungi of the genera Microsporum, Trichophyton and Nannizzia. This report describes two clinical cases of dermatophytic kerion in dogs caused by Microsporum canis. In both, direct microscopic examination of hairs revealed ectothrix arthroconidia, and fungal culture yielded colonies morphologically consisten…

Hair loss often is caused by a combination of heredity and aging, says Dr. Dawn Davis, a Mayo Clinic dermatologist. Treatments that may slow that type of hair loss and help regrow hair, including over-the-counter therapies such as shampoos, are available. And they can be effective.

Pustular skin lesions usually suggest neutrophilic dermatoses, but not always. This case series demonstrates how direct immunofluorescence uncovered atypical pemphigus foliaceus despite misleading clinical and histopathologic findings.

An analysis in JDDG: Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft found that people with eczema (also known as atopic dermatitis) face an elevated risk of developing shingles (or herpes zoster).

It's typical for someone looking for relief from dry, itchy, red and irritated skin – also known as eczema or atopic dermatitis – to turn to common allergy medications called antihistamines.

Review addresses longstanding uncertainty around antihistamines for eczema Researchers advise against routine use and call for updated guidance  Adding oral antihistamines to existing eczema treatments is unlikely to lead to clinically important reductions in eczema and itch severity, and may not reduce sleep disturbance or flare-ups, finds a review of the latest trial evidence published by The .…