Tropical travelers’ top dermatologic infestations

WAIKOLOA, HAWAII – Leading the list: leishmaniasis, tungiasis, myiasis, and cutaneous larva migrans.

How to surf the rosacea treatment algorithm

WAIKOLOA, HAWAII – Papules and pustules should be treated with an anti-inflammatory drug.

Don’t fear spironolactone, isotretinoin, OCs for acne

WAIKOLOA, HAWAII – Old concerns regarding these treatment options are falling by the wayside.

New atopic dermatitis agents expand treatment options

CAYMAN ISLANDS – Crisaborole is now being investigated for use in infants aged 3-24 months with mild to moderate AD.

Case report: Longstanding actinic keratosis responds to kanuka honey

GRAND CAYMAN, CAYMAN ISLANDS – Doctors describe the results of a case report and some of the honey’s properties.

Guselkumab tops secukinumab over 48 weeks for plaque psoriasis

CAYMAN ISLANDS – In both groups, the PASI 90 increased similarly in the first month, but was consistently higher in the guselkumab group at week 12 and after.

Isotretinoin treatment reorganizes dermal microbiome in acne patients

CAYMAN ISLANDS – New research has identified dermal dysbiosis as a key driver of acne – and isotretinoin lets the good guys triumph.

Products being developed for AKs therapy may appeal to patients

CAYMAN ISLANDS – Topicals in the pipeline have had excellent clearance rates, with a low rate of adverse events.

Choose your steps for treating chronic spontaneous urticaria

CAYMAN ISLANDS – U.S. and European guidelines start with high-dose second-generation antihistamines, but differ in when to introduce other drugs.

Expert Q&A: What’s new in alopecia areata research and treatment?

LAS VEGAS – Dr. Maria Hordinsky addresses treatment issues and more, in an interview at the Las Vegas Dermatology Seminar.

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