Dermatologic News
- One Side Effect Of Finasteride, For Male Pattern Hair Loss, May Be Decreased Drinking
- FDA Approves Scalp-Cooling For Chemo Hair Loss Final Trial
- Researchers Find Novel Gene Correction Model For Painful Skin Condition Epidermolysis Bullosa
- No Added Benefit Of Ingenol Mebutate For Actinic Keratosis
- New Treatment For Actinic Keratosis Now Available In The UK
- Identification Of Growth Factor Responsible For Triggering Hair Follicle Generation During Wound Healing
Organizations
American Academy of Dermatology
The largest, most influential and most representative dermatology group in the United States.
American Board of Dermatology
Assures high quality dermatologic care through standards of excellence in the practice.
Society for Pediatric Dermatology
The only national organization in the United States specifically dedicated to the field of Pediatric Dermatology.
National Psoriasis Foundation
The nonprofit Organization is dedicated to finding a cure for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis and to eliminate their devastating effects through research, advocacy, and education.
American Contact Dermatitis Society
The goal of the Society is to promote, support, and develop information about contact dermatitis and occupational skin disease for improved patient care.
National Alopecia Areata Foundation
The Foundation supports research to find a cure or acceptable treatment for alopecia areata, offers patient support, and educates the public about this common skin disease.
Stats and Facts from the AAD
Tools
Find a Dermatologist
The AAD helps patients find a dermatologist near them.
Treatment Plan for Atopic Dermatitis Form
This form helps patients keep track of their medication regimens.
Dermatologic Disorders Articles
A 7-year-old boy presented with a 1-year history of a rash on his forefeet. The rash was not pruritic, but there was an occasional burning sensation in the affected area. The child was active in sports. His past health was unremarkable. There was no family history of skin problems.
A 13-year-old girl with intermittent episodes of bruising was referred to our hematology clinic after several visits to her private physician. The bruises appeared suddenly on her extremities, face, and chin after little or no trauma.
This itchy rash on the nape of a 25-year-old woman’s neck had been present for several months; it had resisted treatment with antifungal cream and shampoo. The patient had a history of atopic phenomena, including asthma, eczema, and urticaria as a child, and seasonal allergies as an adult.
A 54-year-old woman is bothered by a long-standing, distinct pigment line on the anterior of both upper arms. She states that the demarcation is accentuated by sun exposure.
A pruritic rash of a few months’ duration on the palmar surfaces of both hands prompts a 43-year-old woman to seek medical care.
Pages
Dermclinic Archive
Dermclinic Archive
An archive of Consultant's popular Dermclinic feature. Test your diagnostic skills with this assortment of quizzes spanning a wealth of dermatologic topics.
Pediatric Dermclinic Archive
An archive of Consultant For Pediatricians's Dermclinic feature.
Certification
- Qualifications
Each applicant must satisfy certain requirements before he or she is eligible to take the certifying examination of the Board. - Board Certification Examination Content Outline
The American Board of Dermatology (ABD) has produced this content outline - Maintenance of Certification FAQ
Some General Information and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Status of Lifetime and Time-limited Certification and Maintenance of Certification in Dermatology
Video Resources for your Patients with Dermatologic Disorders
What is Eczema
Eczema is often confused with different conditions or even dry skin, and thus, when people treat the latter two, they don't get any relief.
How to Treat Eczema
Eczema is a relatively common skin condition, but a terribly frustrating one to treat. However, it doesn't have to be. Dr. Schultz explains how to treat eczema.
Psoriasis (Understanding Disease: Dermatology)
Part of Focus Apps' Understanding Disease: Dermatology series, the Psoriasis app explores psoriasis, the anatomy of human skin, and the pathophysiology of psoriasis.
Acne (Understanding Disease: Dermatology)
Part of Focus Apps' Understanding Disease: Dermatology series, the Acne app explains this common skin condition experienced by adolescents and some adults.
Clinical Trials
- Prevalence of Psoriatic Arthritis in Adults With Psoriasis: An Estimate From Dermatology Practice (PREPARE)
A trial in subjects with psoriasis looking for the prevalence of psoriatic arthritis. - Study to Determine the Safety of PEP005 0.025% and 0.05% Topical Gel in Patients With Actinic Keratoses
The purpose of this study is to determine whether topical application of PEP005 is safe for the treatment of actinic keratoses. - Efficacy and Safety of CIP-Isotretinoin in Patients With Severe Recalcitrant Nodular Acne
The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy and safety of CIP-Isotretinoin and a marketed (generic) formulation of isotretinoin when both are administered twice daily with meals.
Pediatric Dermatologic Disorders
Case In Point: Eczema Herpeticum: An Uncommon Complication of Atopic Dermatitis
A 2-year-old boy was brought for evaluation of a rash and fever of 2 days' duration. He had atopic dermatitis since 6 months of age that was partially controlled with low-potency topical corticosteroids and emollients.
Pruritus in Children: What’s Itching?
In children, most causes of itching are the result of skin disease, not underlying systemic illness. The most common dermatological causes of pruritus are atopic and contact dermatitis, urticaria, miliaria rubra, infections, insect bites or infestations, xerosis, and aquagenic pruritus.
Atopic dermatitis superinfection caused by Staphylococcus sciuri and Enterobacter asburiae
The rash on this 4-week-old girl had appeared 5 days earlier on her face as thickened scales on an erythematous base and subsequently spread to the scalp, shoulder, chest, abdomen, and extremities.
Are These Progressive Skin Changes a Sign of Systemic Disease
This 17-year-old boy has had a thickening of his skin with hypopigmentation on the right side of his neck for the past 6 months.
The Dermatologic Perils of Swimming: Hot Tub Folliculitis
An 11-year-old boy presented for evaluation of an itchy rash that developed during a ski vacation. He mentioned that he had enjoyed a hot tub during his trip.
Guidelines and Recommendations
- Guidelines of Care for Acne Vulgaris Management
- Overview of Psoriasis and Guidelines of Care for the Treatment of Psoriasis with Biologics
- Psoriatic Arthritis: Overview and Guidelines of Care for Treatment with an Emphasis of Biologics
- Guidelines of Care for the Management and Treatment of Psoriasis with Topical Therapies
- Guidelines of Care for the Management and Treatment of Psoriasis with Traditional Systemic Agents
- Guidelines of Care for the Management and Treatment of Psoriasis with Phototherapy and Photochemotherapy
- Guidelines of Care for the Treatment of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis: Case-based Presentation and Evidence-based Conclusions
- Guidelines of Care for the Management and Treatment of Cutaneous Melanoma
- Guidelines for the Management of Common Dermatological Disorders in Primary Care
