Patient Buzz Series: Is Expensive Skin Care More Effective?
Parade asked the question consumers often ponder in the skincare aisle: Does expensive skin care work better? Dermatologists quoted in the article say no – formula matters more than price. They say a higher price can reflect high-quality ingredients, scientific research, and a more cosmetically elegant scent or texture. However, the increased costs can also reflect marketing expenditures, includ …
Parade asked the question consumers often ponder in the skincare aisle: Does expensive skin care work better? Dermatologists quoted in the article say no – formula matters more than price. They say a higher price can reflect high-quality ingredients, scientific research, and a more cosmetically elegant scent or texture. However, the increased costs can also reflect marketing expenditures, includ … Continue reading "Patient Buzz Series: Is Expensive Skin Care More Effective?"
When treating pediatric patients, knowing how to appropriately use topical steroids in this patient population is essential, according to Dr. Karan Lal, a dermatologist in Scottsdale, Ariz. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Skin of Color Update, interviewed Dr. Lal, who shares how to taper topical steroids and the role of non-steroidal agents. Hear the latest in the safety profile of topica … 
Children with dermatologic conditions, ranging from eczema to psoriasis to hidradenitis suppurativa, are benefitting from advances in biologic therapy with several FDA-approved treatment options. However, real-life clinical experience reveals biologic therapy is not always initiated when prescribed. In addition, even when biologic therapy is initiated, adherence is often not maintained. Therefore, … 
A 2-year-old male with recurrent flares of the pictured findings developed non-tender nodules on his bilateral thighs. What would likely establish the diagnosis?
A. Genetic testing for STAT3 and DOCK8 mutations
B. Genetic testing for SPINK5 mutations
C. Obtaining immunoglobulin E levels
D. Obtaining serum zinc levels
E. Flow cytometry to evaluate CD18 expression
To find out the … 
An 8-month-old boy is brought in by his mother for concerns of a rash that comes and goes for the last few months, primarily on his face and belly. His older brother suffers from asthma and often has a similar rash on the inside of his elbow and behind his knees. Lead-in Question: The gene most commonly mutated in the photograph is also mutated in which of the following?
A. Palmoplantar ker …