Dermatology | European Federation of Internal Medicine

Dermatology is the branch of medicine dealing with the hair, nails, skin and its diseases.[1][2] It is a unique specialty with both medical and surgical aspects.[2][3][4] A dermatologist takes care of diseases, in the widest sense, and some cosmetic problems of the skin, scalp, hair, and nails.[2][5]

Systemic biologics might revolutionize the treatment of atopic dermatitis

Posted on: 22/01/2015 - 22:00

The future looks bright for new atopic dermatitis treatments, according to Dr. Charles Ellis, a dermatology professor at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. “I think we are at the point where...

Field of Interest: Dermatology

Type: News Item

Secukinumab earns FDA approval for plaque psoriasis

Posted on: 21/01/2015 - 21:38

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved secukinumab for the treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in adults. The injectable interleukin-17A inhibitor is indicated for...

Field of Interest: Dermatology

Type: News Item

Antibody hallmark for lupus challenged by study

Posted on: 20/01/2015 - 14:29

The findings of a new study challenge the importance of anti–double stranded DNA antibodies as a diagnostic hallmark for lupus. The assessment of different anti–double stranded DNA (dsDNA) antibody...

Field of Interest: Dermatology

Type: News Item

Psoriasis treatment recommendations address four clinical scenarios

Posted on: 19/01/2015 - 21:31

New guidelines on nail psoriasis address four clinical manifestations of the disease. The recommendations by the Medical Board of the National Psorias... More »

Field of Interest: Dermatology

Type: News Item

Combined OTC, prescription acne regimen satisfied young patients

Posted on: 19/01/2015 - 19:33

ORLANDO – A three-component combined over-the-counter and prescription skin care regimen was safe, effective, well tolerated, and well liked by acne... More »

Field of Interest: Dermatology

Type: News Item

OTC acne product equals benzoyl peroxide with clindamycin

Posted on: 19/01/2015 - 18:37

ORLANDO – An over-the-counter 5.5% benzoyl peroxide preparation with lipohydroxy acid was a safe and effective alternative to prescription 5% benzoy... More »

Field of Interest: Dermatology

Type: News Item

Early psoriatic arthritis treatment with etanercept gives better outcomes

Posted on: 18/01/2015 - 18:54

Patients with psoriatic arthritis and psoriasis report having a better response to etanercept the earlier they are treated, according to a post hoc analysis of the PRESTA trial. Patients with...

Field of Interest: Dermatology

Type: News Item

Adults with eczema face increased risk of fracture and bone or joint injuries

Posted on: 15/01/2015 - 21:07

Eczema in adulthood is directly associated with an increase in incidence of injuries that cause physical limitations, particularly fracture, bone, and... More »

Field of Interest: Dermatology

Type: News Item

Case series: Ustekinumab for psoriasis helps skin, hurts joints

Posted on: 15/01/2015 - 19:37

Ustekinumab treatment was associated with new-onset or worsening psoriatic arthritis in a series of seven patients with psoriasis. The findings, which support previous observations that patients...

Field of Interest: Dermatology

Type: News Item

MEK inhibitors can induce skin eruptions with distinctive duskiness

Posted on: 15/01/2015 - 19:01

Case reports of unusual drug hypersensitivity to MEK inhibitors, involving skin eruptions with distinctive central duskiness, have been described onli... More »

Field of Interest: Dermatology

Type: News Item

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