Dermatology

Looking deeper at a study on botox monotherapy for treating androgenetic alopecia

Researchers conducted a comprehensive search of PubMed, Embase and the Cochrane Library to identify randomized controlled trials utilizing botox for AGA treatment.
An overview of nonpharmacological treatments for skin picking disorder

Which interventions are actually effective for this common—but often well-hidden—issue.
Case reports: Amputate?

A little girl had a tricky toenail fungus—as well as some highly amusing questions for me.
Eczema: Does bathing frequency influence symptoms?

Currently, there isn’t clear consensus on the optimal frequency to recommend to patients.
Treating psoriasis: Take the elevator, not the stairs

Instead of offering biologic therapies only when all other treatments have failed, why not start them as soon as psoriasis symptoms appear?
Case report: Bugs?

An 18-year-old patient with a curious rash all over her body she feared her family wasn’t tak-ing seriously.
QUIZ: All about cellulitis

Skin with redness, swelling, warmth: Test your knowledge about identifying and treating cellulitis.
Is swimmer’s ear really a minor ailment? OCP debates mandatory training and declarations as exploration of scope expansion continues

This week’s Ontario College of Pharmacists' Board of Directors meeting ignited debate how best to establish competency for each new minor ailment.

Menopause products are having a hot minute. But doctors urge women to be wary of the marketing surge