Variations in preference for topical vehicles among demographic groups.

Patient satisfaction and outcomes can be optimized by identifying preferences for topical vehicles by age, gender, and ethnicity. Our study sought to identify variations in preferences for creams, lotions, and ointments among different age groups, genders, and ethnicities. Each demographic group revealed statistically significant differences in vehicle preference (P < .

Hand-foot-and-mouth disease caused by coxsackievirus A6 on the rise.

Hand-foot-and-mouth disease (HFMD) is a viral illness caused most commonly by coxsackievirus A16 (CVA16) and enterovirus 71 (EV71). The disease mainly affects pediatric populations younger than 5 years and is characterized by lesions of the oral mucosa, palms, and soles, lasting for 7 to 10 days. In recent years, CVA6 has become a major cause of HFMD outbreaks in the United States and worldwide.