E-Consults in Dermatology: A Retrospective Analysis.

Dermatology electronic consultations (e-consults) placed by primary care providers (PCPs) can increase access to specialty care while reducing wait times and providing accurate clinical outcomes. These e-consults also may reduce barriers for underserved patients who historically have limited access to dermatologic care. Our retrospective chart review examines patient outcomes from a dermatology e-consult program at a tertiary care medical center.

Factors Influencing Patient Preferences for Phototherapy: A Survey Study.

There is limited literature regarding patient preferences for phototherapy. Patients may consider different forms of phototherapy depending on a multitude of factors important to them, including safety, cost, efficacy, insurance issues, and convenience. This study aimed to determine which form of phototherapy-in-office UVB, at-home UVB, home tanning, salon tanning, and sunbathing-was preferred by survey participants and the reasons for their preferences.

Understanding eligibility creep in psoriasis assessments: a survey study.

Psoriasis severity assessments for clinical trial entry may be unintentionally overestimated, especially if trial eligibility is chiefly dependent on rating of disease severity. When this results in patients with less severe phenotypes joining clinical trials it is referred to as eligibility creep. We investigated the potential impact of psychosocial incentives on psoriasis lesion severity grading.

Review of the holistic management of pediatric atopic dermatitis.

Unlabelled: Atopic Dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that is broadly characterized by eczematous lesions and pruritus. This condition is detrimental in a multitude of ways, including patient quality of life (QOL), family QOL, economic burden, and psychosocial afflictions. Current management needs to incorporate a holistic approach which considers the financial, emotional, and physical limitations of both the treatments and the provider.

How should medical students prepare for a clinical dermatology rotation?

Skin diseases are commonly encountered in medical practice, yet medical students often receive little dermatology training. There is little research on what self-study materials best prepare students. We aim to identify which resources dermatology residents have found to be most useful in preparing for clinical dermatology rotations and dermatology residency.

Abametapir for the Treatment of Head Lice: A Drug Review.

Objective: This article reviews the pharmacology, safety, efficacy, and clinical importance of abametapir 0.74% (Xeglyze) for the treatment of head lice.

Data Sources: From 2020 to May 2021, a systematic review of the MEDLINE and EMBASE databases was conducted using the terms , , , and .

The effect of physician appearance on patient perceptions of treatment plans.

The presentation of a physician's clothing and themselves is an important part of the physician-patient interaction. Physician attire can impact patient satisfaction and trust in their physician. We sought to discover the influence physician attire may have on patients' comfort level with proposed treatment plans, which could influence treatment adherence.

Bromhidrosis treatment modalities: A literature review.

Background: Treatment options for Bromhidrosis include botulinum toxin therapy, microwave-based therapy, laser therapy, and surgical intervention. Limited studies compare their efficacies.

Objective: The purpose of this literature review is to compare the efficacy and safety of these treatments for bromhidrosis.

Current pharmacological treatment guidelines for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.

Psoriasis is a common chronic skin condition that is prevalent worldwide. Despite the numerous treatment options available, discrepancies exist between international guidelines. Areas covered: This review aims to evaluate the current international guidelines for the systemic treatment of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.

Predictive genetic profiles for regional lymph node metastasis in primary cutaneous melanoma: a case-matched pilot study.

Melanoma confers an estimated lifetime risk of one in 50 for 2016. Clinicopathologic staging and sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) have been the standard of care for T2 and T3 lesions. Molecular biomarkers identified in the primary lesion suggestive of metastatic potential may offer a more conclusive prognosis of these lesions.