Dermatology

A study has shown that initiating propranolol at 2mg/kg/day does not increase the risk of adverse events compared to the standard 1mg start dose in treating infantile haemangiomas.

The use of thermal imaging and the ALT-70 (asymmetry, leukocytosis, tachycardia, age ≥70 years) prediction model effectively distinguished between cellulitis and pseudocellulitis, limiting the frequency of misdiagnoses.

A new research links early-life antibiotic use to atopic dermatitis risk in infants, highlighting the role of the gut microbiome role and the importance of timing for long-term health.

Breaking research suggests that children with atopic dermatitis are more prone to learning and memory difficulties, compared to those without the condition.

According to new research, artificial intelligence platforms like ChatGPT are able to provide more accurate answers to dermatological questions than traditional search engines.

According to studies, patients diagnosed with melanoma, who smoke (in particular more than 20 cigarettes daily), were found to have an increased risk for melanoma-associated death.

A prospective single-centre study suggest that video education on topical steroids reduces caregiver concern and improves outcomes of paediatric patients with eczematous dermatitis. Read more.

Children with atopic dermatitis are more likely to develop other skin conditions. Despite this, researchers reported that many children with AD are not referred for patch testing, and ACD is often underdiagnosed.