Welcome to The Weekly Skin Scan where our editors keep you up-to-date on the latest news and research that could impact your practice. Browse more stories here.
 
Covid-19 Update
 
How to adapt your practice amid the coronavirus crisis
The coronavirus has created a challenging environment for all dermatology practices. Todd Petersen, CEO of VitalSkin Dermatology, discusses how to make the most of a bad situation by using telemedicine, making plans to reopen and performing a strategic review of your practice.
 
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Acne and Rosacea
 
Adjunctive platelet-rich plasma may improve acne scars
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) shows promise as an adjunctive treatment for atrophic acne scarring, but experts say more research is needed.
 
LEO Pharma’s azelaic acid foam for rosacea now available
LEO Pharma announces azelaic acid foam 15% (Finacea) is now available on the market to treat inflammatory papules and pustules of mild-to-moderate rosacea.
 
Psoriasis and Atopic Dermatitis
 
Psoriasis guidelines emphasize patient education, comorbidities
Current joint psoriasis guidelines from the American Academy of Dermatology and the National Psoriasis Foundation emphasize the need to help patients understand the relationship between psoriasis and comorbid conditions and the importance of seeking appropriate interventions as needed.
 
 
Biologic lebrikizumab effective for atopic dermatitis
The high-affinity interleukin 13 inhibitor lebrikizumab significantly improved atopic dermatitis manifestations and symptoms with a safety profile similar to placebo, according to results from a phase 2b randomized clinical trial.
 
Skin Cancer
 
Vaccine shows promise in advanced melanoma patients
Positive outcomes with an experimental vaccine provide hope for patients with stage IIB and IIC melanoma.

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