Skin Findings Help Dermatomyositis Patients Avoid Muscle Biopsy

Dr. Victoria P. Werth explains when and why invasive muscle biopsies might not be necessary in classic dermatomyositis with diagnostic skin findings and suggests less invasive and less costly alternatives. “When patients have dermatomyositis and muscle complaints—even if they have a skin rash—they often end up with a muscle biopsy. You really don’t need to […]

Literature Update : Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Managing Hidradenitis Suppurativa During Pregnancy Dr. Ted Rosen discusses a recent paper updating dermatologists about the nuances of managing hidradenitis suppurativa during pregnancy and post-partum. “Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) and its management have special nuances should it occur during pregnancy and the postpartum period,” said Dr. Ted Rosen, referring to the paper “Dermatologic Management of Hidradenitis […]