Weekly Skin Scan

Welcome to The Weekly Skin Scan, where our editors will keep you up-to-date on the latest news and research that could impact your practice. Browse more stories here.

Acne and Rosacea

Top 5 stories on antibiotics and acne

To recognize Antibiotic Awareness Week, we’ve gathered articles on antibiotic use in acne, alternative therapies and treatment trends in the specialty. View the highlights in this slideshow.

New rosacea therapies show promise

Novel treatments for rosacea such as intradermal botulinum toxin-A and light therapies show promise, but more data is needed to prove their efficacy and safety in this patient population, says a recent paper.

Psoriasis and Atopic Dermatitis

Considerations for psoriasis patients with skin of color

Psoriasis often has a greater impact on quality of life in patients with skin of color as the condition and its treatment can result in long-lasting pigmentary changes.

Atopic dermatitis drugs in development

Stay up-to-date on the most recent clinical advances in atopic dermatitis.

Skin Cancer

Technology improves histologic diagnosis in melanoma

Malignant melanoma can mimic many melanocytic lesions and vice versa, making it a difficult diagnosis. As such, accurate diagnosis should be a collaborative effort between clinician and dermatopathologist, says this expert.