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

Adult, teen acne differ

Adult female acne should be treated differently than teenage acne. There is a hormonal component at play rather than a bacterial pathogenesis that should be considered, one expert says.

Link between rosacea, systemic inflammatory diseases

Study suggests rosacea may be outcome of systemic inflammation with evidence linking the condition to cardiovascular disease, inflammatory bowel disease, and even some neurological diseases.

Psoriasis and Atopic Dermatitis

Don't use vinegar to treat atopic dermatitis

Bathing in a 0.5% apple cider vinegar solution isn’t a useful treatment for atopic dermatitis, and it can be irritating to the skin, report researchers in a recent study.

Palmoplantar pustulosis rare, linked to psoriasis

Researchers recently undertook an epidemiologic study to investigate the prevalence of palmoplantar pustulosis (PPP) and co-existing plaque psoriasis. Read what they discovered in this article.

Skin Cancer

Imaging techniques advance skin cancer management

Read about the recent advancements in noninvasive imaging modalities that are making an impact on dermatological care.