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

PRP as adjunctive treatment for acne scars

Many studies show that adding PRP to other modalities used to treat acne scars can be helpful, but more research is needed.

A nuanced understanding of rosacea

Not every case of rosacea is typical, meaning clinicians must learn to distinguish the disease’s many manifestations from those of similar conditions.

Psoriasis and Atopic Dermatitis

QoL tied to disease severity for kids with psoriasis

Kids with psoriasis may experience positive quality of life after improvement in disease severity following treatment.

Patch reads biomarkers from sweat of AD patients

This novel device may allow dermatologists to see real-time data on skin health in their atopic dermatitis patients.

Skin Cancer

Gene expression testing aids skin cancer management

A recent study shows gene expression profile (GEP) testing outcomes have positively impacted the management decision-making process for cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC).

Diet may impact squamous cell carcinoma risk

Foods rich in vitamin A appear to play an integral role in decreasing the risk of developing squamous cell carcinoma.

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