Emollient treatment of atopic dermatitis: latest evidence and clinical considerations
This article reviews current classes of emollients in the market, their clinical evidence in atopic dermatitis and considerations for choice of an emollient.
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Dermatology
Atopic dermatitis: a review of topical nonsteroid therapy
This review focuses on the safety and efficacy of topical calcineurin and PDE4 inhibitors for the treatment of atopic dermatitis.
Diagnosis and management of lentigo maligna: a review
In lentigo maligna, the ill-defined nature and potentially large size of lesions can pose significant diagnostic and treatment challenges. The goal of therapy is to cure the lesions in order to prevent development of invasive disease. In this article the authors describe techniques for surgical excision, which is currently the treatment of choice to achieve clear histological margins, and review the evidence for nonsurgical treatment modalities.
The cost of biologics for psoriasis is increasing
Biologic agents have revolutionized the management of psoriasis but at a higher cost compared with “traditional” agents. Cost must be considered when evaluating management options for psoriasis. This piece of original research To estimates the annual cost of treatment of psoriasis using biologic agents and assess the trend over the past decade.
