Dermatology

For several years, clinicians have observed that this disease has a major psychosocial impact, often leading to isolation and psychological distress. Until now, there was no comprehensive review of the data to precisely quantify this association.

An understudied venom, previous treatment options for lionfish stings were extremely limited and painful.

A large Australian study has identified phenotypic, environmental and genetic risk factors associated with two types of melanoma.

We're all covered in bacteria from head to toe. But which types are actually the problem when it comes to this common dermatological struggle?

Recently, I was asked to evaluate some recent bilateral lower leg swelling—noticed because of tight shoes—by a 96-year-old, slender, healthy and fair-skinned man.

Often confused with obesity or lymphedema, lipedema is poorly understood in primary care. A Quebec update provides an overview of this chronic condition, its manifestations and management.

Recently, a fair-skinned woman presented with a very itchy bilateral palmar rash, which had begun about two months previously and was worsening.

Study compares clinical cure rates with oral ivermectin versus topical permethrin 5% cream in scabies index cases and members of their households.