Excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) occurs in up to 3% of the population and can be seen all over the body or localized to the axilla, palms or feet (Primary focal hyperhidrosis, PFH). However, the condition can also be seen in the face or scalp area (craniofacial hyperhidrosis). A recent study sought to characterize this issue in …
Smoking has a well-documented impact on the skin, but are contact dermatitis and hand eczema part of that list? A recent review looked at studies examining the association between smoking and contact dermatitis or hand eczema. The authors were able to find 59 articles that met their criteria of focusing on the relationship between smoking …
Epidermal cell suspension (ECS) is an effective surgical method for repigmenting stable vitiligo. Complete and quick repigmentation on face and trunk regions and in focal and segmental vitiligo is usually achieved through ECS, but vitiligo that occurs at elbows, knees, iliac crests, and malleoli and/or vitiligo types, such as generalized and acrofacial vitiligo tend to …
There are few options for topical treatment of hyperhidrosis that are currently on the market. The most common, topical aluminum chloride, has limited efficacy and can cause skin irritation. Using oral anticholinergic treatments can work, but come with risks of side effects such as xerostomia and constipation. A recent pilot study looked at the use …
April 25, 2018 Dr. Matthew Zirwas gives his reaction to the recent study published in JAMA Dermatology by Anderson, et. al. titled “Accuracy of Skin Cancer Diagnosis by Physician Assistants Compared with Dermatologists in a Large Health Care System”: “The article by Anderson et al that recently published in JAMA Dermatology shocked me. It has …
The FDA relies on consumers to report adverse events associated with product use to assist them in regulating product safety. A recent study looked into the consumer adverse event reports that were submitted to the FDA that had to do with cosmetics and personal care products (PCP) that are marketed for pediatric use. One objective …