Pediatric Dermatology Journal Articles

• Shingles Prevention in Immunocompromised Dermatology Patients Many immunomodulatory medications used in dermatology can increase the risk of herpes zoster. Review the use of the recombinant zoster vaccine in patients receiving these drugs.
  Skin Therapy Letter, November 03, 2023
• Utilization of Topical Ruxolitinib in Dermatology This review summarizes the use of topical ruxolitinib, a JAK inhibitor, in various dermatological conditions including vitiligo, alopecia areata, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, and more.
  Skin Therapy Letter, September 04, 2023
• Laundry Detergent as a Cause of Allergic Contact Dermatitis While laundry detergent is often believed to be a cause of allergic contact dermatitis, evidence suggests that the prevalence of detergent-associated ACD is much less than widely assumed.
  Cutis, August 16, 2023
• Myoinositol With Metformin vs Metformin Monotherapy in PCOS An RCT looked at the effects of metformin alone or combined with myoinositol in the treatment of PCOS. How do they compare?
  Clinical Endocrinology, August 14, 2023
• Evolving Story of JAK Inhibitors for Treating Alopecia Areata Review the introduction of Janus kinase inhibitors and their application as the first-line therapeutic option for severe alopecia areata. What might be the future role of JAK inhibitors in this area?
  Skin Therapy Letter, August 03, 2023
• Testosterone for HSDD in Postmenopausal Women Review the use of transdermal testosterone for postmenopausal women with hypoactive sexual desire disorder.
  Menopause, July 20, 2023
• Mpox in Young Woman With No Epidemiologic Risk Factors An mpox diagnosis was confirmed in a young woman who presented with a facial rash with no known risk factors.
  Emerging Infectious Diseases, June 22, 2023
• Effects of Exercise and Diet on Hidradenitis Suppurativa How might exercise, weight loss, and dietary modifications be utilized as alternatives and/or adjuncts to treating hidradenitis suppurativa?
  American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, June 05, 2023
• Antibiotic Resistance in Dermatology: Combating Resistance It's crucial that dermatologists aim to combat antibiotic resistance, given the high use of antibiotics in dermatology. Review the appropriate use of antibiotics in common dermatoses in this paper.
  Skin Therapy Letter, June 01, 2023
• Pyoderma Gangrenosum in a Patient With Dubowitz Syndrome This case report describes the presentation of pyoderma gangrenosum in a patient with Dubowitz syndrome. Are these two conditions connected?
  Wounds, May 10, 2023
• Antibiotic Resistance in Dermatology: Mechanisms of Resistance This article presents a brief review of the use of antibiotics in dermatology, their mechanisms of action, and mechanisms by which antibiotic resistance develops.
  Skin Therapy Letter, May 01, 2023
• Tralokinumab for Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis in Adults Review evidence from the latest clinical trials of tralokinumab, a new systemic interleukin-13 inhibitor for moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis.
  Skin Therapy Letter, April 03, 2023
• New Razor Technology Improves QoL in Pseudofolliculitis Barbae A novel razor technology designed specifically for men with pseudofolliculitis barbae was found to improve skin appearance and quality of life in men who wish to continue shaving.
  Cutis, March 08, 2023
• Acne Scars: An Update on Management Acne scars can negatively impact patients' quality of life. What is the latest evidence on effective treatment for various types of acne scarring?
  Skin Therapy Letter, March 01, 2023
• Dietary Triggers for Atopic Dermatitis in Children While food allergies are often suspected of being the cause of atopic dermatitis in children, true true food-triggered AD is surprisingly rare, as discussed in this paper.
  Cutis, March 01, 2023
• Selective TYK2 Inhibition in Chronic Plaque Psoriasis This articles focuses on oral deucravacitinib, a first-in-class selective tyrosine kinase 2 inhibitor for the treatment of moderate-to-severe chronic plaque psoriasis.
  Skin Therapy Letter, February 15, 2023
• Cholinergic Urticaria: Classification and Clinical Approach This paper summarizes current understanding of the etiology of cholinergic urticaria and its various subtypes. How should therapeutic management be approached for each specific subtype?
  American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, February 10, 2023
• Extracorporeal Photopheresis and Its Use in Dermatology While cutaneous T-cell lymphoma remains the only FDA approved use of extracorporeal photopheresis, it has potential as an off-label treatment for numerous dermatological conditions.
  Skin Therapy Letter, January 18, 2023
• Routine Testing in Healthy Young Patients Taking Isotretinoin Routine liver function, lipids and full blood count testing was originally recommended for patients taking isotretinoin. Is there evidence to support a benefit in healthy young people?
  The British Journal of Dermatology, December 20, 2022
• COVID-19 and Diabetes Risk: Translating Evidence Into Action What we have learned about the potential risk of diabetes associated with COVID-19 could have important clinical and public health implications.
  Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, December 14, 2022