Literature Lessons
COVID-19 Comprehensive literature analysis revealed that hospitalized COVID-19 patients have a 10-30% risk of developing secondary fungal infections. Prominent infections include pulmonary aspergillosis, candidemia and mucormycosis. The single most important risk factor is receipt of systemic steroids during acute COVID-19 care. To read more: Ezeokoli OT, et al. Risk factors for fungal co-infections in critically […]
Itch’s impact on people with psoriasis
With Aaron Secrest, MD, PhD To better understand how itch affects psoriasis patients, Dr. Secrest and colleagues conducted a study with five focus groups and 10 semi-structured interviews asking pointed questions about itch. The study enrolled 25 people diagnosed with at least moderate plaque psoriasis and 11 family members. “Every dermatologist knows that psoriasis is […]
Surgical Corner: Chlormethine Gel
Real-life vs. clinical trial use of chlormethine gel With Larisa J. Geskin, MD, FAAD In combination with other therapies, chlormethine gel treatment is an important therapeutic option for patients with mycosis fungoides, contributing to reducing the severity of skin lesions and improving health-related quality of life, according to a recent real-world study.1 The study—a shared […]
Addressing Perceptions of Risk With Sunscreen Use
Dr. Tasneem Mohammad discusses patient perceptions of risk related to several sunscreen controversies that can impede compliance and thereby increase risk of skin cancer and pigmentary disorders. Tasneem Mohammad, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist on staff at Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan. “As dermatologists, it’s really our duty to be able to know about all […]