Dermatology

Children with erythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP) frequently endure severe, unexplained pain triggered by sunlight or artificial light exposure, yet diagnosis is often delayed despite distinctive clinical features.

Stiffness and swelling were identified as the most reliable clinical indicators distinguishing psoriatic arthritis from non-inflammatory musculoskeletal conditions in patients with psoriasis, according to a retrospective review from a combined rheumatology-dermatology clinic.

Oral probiotics may offer therapeutic benefits for patients with acne, according to a new systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials.

Chronic pruritus, the hallmark symptom of atopic dermatitis (AD), is driven by a relentless itch–scratch cycle that can persist despite clinical improvements from conventional therapies.

Patients with psoriasis initiating biologic therapy, particularly tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors, may have a reduced long-term risk of developing primary malignancies compared with biologic-naïve individuals, according to a large retrospective cohort study.

Robotic-assisted techniques could one day enhance the precision of Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) for rare cutaneous sarcomas such as dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP), but current technology remains ill-suited for skin-level applications, according to recent research.

The clinical legitimacy of topical steroid withdrawal (TSW) remains a point of contention among dermatologists, according to new survey data from Australian specialists.

Real-world data on atopic dermatitis (AD) treatment has revealed that while current treat-to-target (T2T) strategies are feasible, several clinical targets may require refinement to better reflect meaningful outcomes.