Prescription drug spending in dermatology is on the rise, doubling over the period from 2004 to 2013. This dramatic rise is usually attributed to the marketing and use of newly introduced brand-name drugs. However, a recent study noted that many drugs prescribed by dermatologists are generic, so the surges may be due to increases in …
Chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), is a condition that is both disabling and common. The first line treatment is with second-generation H1-antihistamines, often at high doses, but this treatment fails to get a complete resolution in symptoms in up to half of patients. A recent study conducted at a referral center for CSU patients examined whether …
Psychosocial effects of skin disorders are often cited as factors that affect quality of life and perceived disease severity. A recent study sought to learn more about the reaction of disgust to viewing photos of skin disease. The authors note that disgust can be helpful in prompting humans to avoid contact with potentially contaminating and …
Warts affect somewhere between 5% and 10% of the pediatric population. While mostly considered a cosmetic issue, there are some consequences such as pain, itching, or psychosocial factors that indicate treatment. Current approved treatments may cause pain or be ineffective, therefore a recent study looked at an ointment approved to treat anal warts in adults …