The clinical approach to the treatment and prevention of herpes zoster has been changing significantly, according to a presentation at the scientific sessions of the American Academy of Dermatology in Orlando, Fla. “[Herpes zoster] is one of the hot topics recently, because if this talk was given a decade ago it would not have included key elements in timely and evidence-based management of this condition,” Dr. Lorraine L. Rosamilia told AAD attendees. "Our issue locally, as

Therapies for hidradenitis suppurativa (HS)/acne inversa should be based upon evaluation of the inflammatory components, as well as the scarring, and should be directed by an evidence-based approach, according to a study published in the journal Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorder (September 2016; 17(3):343–351). “We wanted an evidence-based approach because the treatment of HS—until the publication of the European [Dermatology Forum] guidelines—had been based somewha

Non-Caucasian organ transplant recipients face an increased risk of developing skin cancer post-transplantation, according to findings from a study published online in JAMA Dermatology (Sept. 21, 2016). This research looked at a diverse population of non-Caucasian transplant recipients to determine the prevalence of cancerous lesions, said the study’s principal investigator Dr. Christina Lee Chung. “Overall, people tend to believe that dark-skinned patients can’t get skin can

The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) has launched a program called Stylists Against Skin Cancer aimed at educating hairstylists about how to spot potential skin cancer warning signs, and what to say to their clients if they spot suspicious lesions. “The Stylists Against Skin Cancer program empowers hairstylists to link the public with dermatologists,” said Dr. Naomi Lawrence, president of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. “Stylists are in a unique

There might be a link between traffic-related air pollution and the formation of facial lentigines, according to results of a study involving a cohort of women from Germany and China. “In addition to particulate matter, traffic-related air pollution is characterized by increased concentration of nitrogen dioxide (NO2). While NO2 exposure is known to be associated with low lung function and lung cancer, the effect of NO2 on human skin has never been investigated,” said Dr. Jea

We invite your comments and questions about this feature below. Dr. Ron Vender is a certified dermatologist with 23 years of clinical practice experience and over 50 clinical trials in psoriasis. He is founder and director of Venderm Innovations in Psoriasis, a centre of excellence for Psoriasis offering a comprehensive management solution for individuals with psoriasis. www.venderm.ca. #research #DrRonVender #Psoriasis #Dermatology #Dermatologists #melanoma #NMSC