Consider Spice Testing in Vulvar Dermatitis Complaints

TOPLINE: In patients with chronic vulvar complaints, allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) shows high prevalence with 86.6% exhibiting positive patch test reactions, of which 37.9% were clinically relevant. Nearly half of patients (43.3%) had reactions to spices and herbs, with 34.5% having clinically relevant reactions. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a retrospective analysis of 67 adult patients with … Read more

New Rosacea Treatment Algorithms: What’s Changed?

Are you tired of the one-size-fits-all approach to skincare? Recent advancements in the treatment of rosacea are revolutionizing how this condition is managed, emphasizing a personalized approach based on individual symptoms. Learn how new treatment algorithms are helping physicians provide more targeted and effective care for rosacea sufferers,offering hope for improved outcomes and quality of … Read more

Updated Rosacea Treatment Algorithms Available

Reflecting the growing understanding of rosacea as a continuum of systemic inflammation, new National Rosacea Society (NRS) Treatment Algorithms suggest therapies based not on the rosacea subtype but on the individual patients’ clinical signs and symptoms. The algorithms were published on the NRS website’s physician section on March 25. New Diagnostic Approach The algorithms change … Read more

Axolotl Shows Promise in Unlocking Skin Regeneration Secrets

For over 200 years, researchers have been captivated by axolotl salamanders (Ambystoma mexicanum) and their remarkable regenerative abilities, seeking to uncover secrets that could revolutionize regenerative medicine, including the scarless healing of wounds. “The axolotl salamander is the most studied animal ever in science for its neotenic ability to regenerate,” Jill S. Waibel, MD, dermatologist … Read more