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Remembering Dr. Bernice Krafchik
Pediatric dermatology was a vital mission and the life’s work of Dr. Bernice Krafchik, who died on Dec. 16, 2020, in Toronto. Dr....
John Evans
May 25, 20214 min read


New oral JAK inhibitor effective for moderate-to-severe AD
Recently published findings from clinical trials of the oral Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor upadacitinib show it is highly effective in...
John Evans
May 21, 20212 min read


VIDEO: Google announces AI-powered dermatology assist tool for smart phones
Google has announced a dermatology assist tool that uses AI to allow users to identify dermatologic conditions with their phone's camera.
Jeremy Visser
May 19, 20211 min read


Tips for checking nails for melanoma
When checking for skin cancer, many focus on their skin, however, the AAD is reminding patients that it is important to check their nails.
Dhiren Mahiban
May 17, 20212 min read


Treatment-resistant chronic pruritus relieved with medical cannabis
Findings from a case study from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine suggest that medical cannabis may be an effective treatment...
John Evans
May 14, 20212 min read


VIDEO: Increased hand dermatitis due to hand washing recommendations during Covid-19
Cases of hand dermatitis have increased significantly during the Covid-19 pandemic due to stringent hand hygiene recommendations.
Jeremy Visser
May 12, 20211 min read


Concern growing over drastic fall in skin cancer diagnoses during Covid-19
Data from the U.K. shows the number of melanoma diagnoses decreased 28% during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Dhiren Mahiban
May 10, 20212 min read


Mild psoriasis symptoms may improve with intermittent fasting
A form of intermittent fasting appears to improve scaling and thickening in patients with mild psoriasis, according to preliminary...
John Evans
May 7, 20212 min read
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