Pop Quiz #152
The correct answer is B. HLA-Cw6. The case describes early-onset plaque psoriasis with a postive family history. HLA-Cw6 is associated with early onset (<40) psoriasis with positive family history, expressed in 90% of early onset patients and only 50% in late onset (7% in control population). The characteristics of Type I psoriasis are: early-onset, positive family history, HLA-Cw6. Typ …
Patient Buzz Series: Skincare Ingredients from Your Pantry
skincare ingredientsThis month’s Patient Buzz includes articles about the latest trendy ingredients in skincare products, and some of them come from the pantry. Does science support claims that turmeric can improve sun-damaged skin and conditions such as acne, eczema or psoriasis? Can licorice root extract serve as a gentler way to lighten the skin? Be prepared for your patients’ questions by perusing this lis …
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Test Your Knowledge of Hyperhidrosis and Sweat!
hyperhidrosis and sweatIn support of Hyperhidrosis Awareness , let's test your knowledge of Hyperhidrosis and Sweat with a few quizzes! If a person has the medical condition of hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating), their risk of skin infections increases by how much? A. 100% B. 200% C. 300% D. 0% Correct Answer: view here. ___________________________________________________________________ …
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Successful Use of Tildrakizumab for Treatment of Palmoplantar Pustulosis
Palmoplantar PustulosisPalmoplantar pustulosis (PPP) is a rare, recurrent skin disorder that presents a major challenge to clinical therapy. JDD author Danilo C. Del Campo, MD, FAAD reports a case of a 69-year-old woman with a 20-year history of psoriasis with skin manifestations and clinical and pathologic features consistent with PPP. After intolerance to apremilast and unsuccessful use of topical corticosteroids and …
Palmoplantar Pustulosis
Hyperhidrosis Quiz Question #2
Correct Answer: B While severe acne, psoriasis, and long-term, extreme itchiness can all be highly detrimental to an individual’s quality of life, research has shown that hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) actually results in the biggest quality of life shortfalls. Of course, everyone living with a serious skin condition deserves care for both their physical and emotional health, especially bec …
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