Pediatrics
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FDA approves cantharidin for molluscum contagiosum
The development marks the first FDA-approved treatment for the condition.
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Study examines pediatric skin biopsy trends at a tertiary care center
The five most common biopsy results were compound nevus, pyogenic granuloma, spongiotic dermatitis, intradermal nevus, and pilomatricoma.
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EU agency issues positive opinion on ritlecitinib
In June, ritlecitinib was approved by the FDA for the treatment of severe alopecia areata in adults and adolescents 12 years and older.
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What makes teens choose to use sunscreen?
Of the studies that examined the role of ethnicity on sunscreen use in a systematic review, White high school students were more likely to use...
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When treating AD in children, experts consider adherence, other aspects of treatment
One way to avoid moving to the most expensive drugs quickly is simply verifying that patients were compliant with the drugs that were used first,...
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Ocular complications of dermatologic treatments: Advice from a pediatric ophthalmologist
There are several potential mechanisms by which biologics targeting IL-13 might increase risk of ocular complications, one of which is the role...
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Case report describes pediatric RIME triggered by norovirus
The study author says the incidence of RIME appears to be increasing, although its true epidemiology is unknown.
Feature
Humira biosimilars: Five things to know
The launch of eight adalimumab biosimilars so far in 2023 ended Humira’s 20-year monopoly, but it’s not clear yet if these discounted drugs will...
From the Journals
Phenotypes drive antibiotic response in youth with bronchiectasis
Ethnicity and auscultatory findings were factors predicting response; data may improve antibiotic stewardship.
Commentary
Goodbye, finger sticks; hello, CGMs
It’s easy to determine whether blood sugar is going up or down and the proportion of time the patient spends in or out of the target glucose range...
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In new era of gene therapy, PCPs are ‘boots on the ground’
Pediatricians and general practitioners will be central to finding and monitoring the patients that need these treatments.