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American Family Physician
November 15, 2002
John J. Russell |
Topical Tacrolimus: A New Therapy for Atopic Dermatitis Tacrolimus is an immunosuppressive agent typically used systemically in transplant patients. Used topically, it has been found to be effective in treating moderate to severe atopic dermatitis without causing the atrophy that might occur with prolonged use of topical corticosteroids.   |
American Family Physician
July 1, 2006
Schwartz, Janusz & Janniger |
Seborrheic Dermatitis: An Overview Seborrheic dermatitis affects the scalp, central face, and anterior chest. Topical therapy primarily consists of antifungal agents and low-potency steroids. |
American Family Physician
February 15, 2006
Luba & Stulberg |
Chronic Plaque Psoriasis Patients and physicians should understand that psoriasis is a chronic disease without a cure, and that it is important to have realistic expectations of treatment. Treatment should focus on improvement, not disappearance, of lesions. |
American Family Physician
September 15, 2003
Scott Moses |
Pruritus Pruritus is a common dermatologic problem that increases in incidence with age. In some patients, the condition may be so severe that it affects sleep and quality of life. While pruritus most commonly occurs in skin disorders, it may be an important dermatologic clue to the presence of an underlying systemic disease. |
American Family Physician
September 1, 2005
Janniger et al. |
Intertrigo and Common Secondary Skin Infections Inflammation of skinfolds caused by skin-on-skin friction is a common skin condition that can lead to various secondary complications such as bacterial or fungal infections. |
AskMen.com
Dustin Driver |
Common Skin Disorders The following skin afflictions are usually embarrassing and sometimes very serious. Thankfully, with a little help from your doctor, they can be treated and managed. |
American Family Physician
January 1, 2007
Scow et al. |
Leukotriene Inhibitors in the Treatment of Allergy and Asthma Approximately one third of all prescriptions for maintenance therapy in patients with persistent asthma are for leukotriene inhibitors; however, evidence of their effectiveness compared with other treatments is mixed. |
American Family Physician
May 1, 2004
Feldman et al |
Diagnosis and Treatment of Acne How to diagnose and classify acne, which can cause significant embarrassment and anxiety in affected patients, and treatment options. |
American Family Physician
September 15, 2002
W.F. Peate |
Occupational Skin Disease Work-related skin diseases account for approximately 50 percent of occupational illnesses and are responsible for an estimated 25 percent of all lost workdays. These dermatoses are often underreported because their association with the workplace is not recognized. |
American Family Physician
February 15, 2007
Gonsalves et al. |
Common Oral Lesions: Part I. Superficial Mucosal Lesions Physicians regularly encounter oral health issues in practice. This article, part I of a two-part series, reviews superficial mucosal lesions: candidiasis, herpes labialis, aphthous stomatitis, erythema migrans, hairy tongue, and lichen planus. |
American Family Physician
January 15, 2007
Tunzi & Gray |
Common Skin Conditions During Pregnancy Most skin conditions resolve postpartum and only require symptomatic treatment. However, there are specific treatments for some conditions (e.g., melasma, intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy, impetigo herpetiformis, pruritic folliculitis of pregnancy). |
American Family Physician
September 15, 2004
Matthew Mintz |
Asthma Update Part II. Medical Management An evidence-based approach was used to examine several key issues on appropriate medical therapy for patients with asthma. The updated guidelines clarify these issues and should alter the way physicians prescribe asthma medications. |
American Family Physician
November 1, 2006
Osguthorpe & Nielsen |
Otitis Externa: Review and Clinical Update Recommendations for treatment of the acute or chronic forms of this disease. |
American Family Physician
February 15, 2007 |
Atopic Dermatitis: What You Should Know This rash that usually starts in childhood can be a genetic annoyance. Here are some tips for preventing the rash from reoccurring. |
American Family Physician
November 1, 2003
Riedl & Casillas |
Adverse Drug Reactions: Types and Treatment Options Adverse drug reactions are common. Identifying true drug allergy, however, can be challenging. Complicating factors of drug reactions include the myriad clinical symptoms and multiple mechanisms of drug-host interaction, many of which are poorly understood. |
American Family Physician
January 1, 2003
Barry L. Hainer |
Dermatophyte Infections Dermatophytes are fungi that require keratin for growth. These fungi can cause superficial infections of the skin, hair, and nails. |
American Family Physician
November 15, 2002 |
Atopic Dermatitis Atopic dermatitis, which is also called eczema, is an itchy skin rash that doesn't go away. It usually starts in childhood. It is common in people with allergies and asthma. |
Managed Care
May 2006
Thomas Morrow |
Cost Effective Psoriasis Treatment May Demand Creative Coverage Rules While biologic agents can be costly, a new formulation of an old treatment can mean inexpensive and effective relief. |
American Family Physician
May 1, 2002
Kelly M. Bickle |
Autoimmune Bullous Dermatoses: A Review Bullous dermatoses can be debilitating and possibly fatal. A selection of autoimmune blistering diseases, including pemphigus vulgaris, paraneoplastic pemphigus, bullous pemphigoid, cicatricial pemphigoid, dermatitis herpetiformis and linear IgA dermatosis are reviewed... |
Health
December 2007
Leslie Goldman |
Don't Rub It In Those lotions, creams, and gels you slather on a sore muscle, your legs before hair removal, that itch? Too much could hurt you. Here's what you need to know. |
American Family Physician
December 1, 2001
John Koo |
Psychodermatology: The Mind and Skin Connection Psychodermatology, or psychocutaneous medicine, focuses on the boundary between psychiatry and dermatology. Understanding the psychosocial and occupational context of skin diseases is critical to the optimal management of psychodermatologic disorders... |
American Family Physician
October 15, 2003 |
Eczema What is eczema?... What can I do to control my eczema?... |
AskMen.com
Charles Capuano |
11 Summertime Health Hazards Here are 11 summertime health health hazards and some tips on sidestepping them. |
American Family Physician
October 15, 2003 |
Seborrheic Dermatitis What is seborrheic dermatitis?... Who gets seborrheic dermatitis?... What causes seborrheic dermatitis?... How is seborrheic dermatitis treated?... |
The Motley Fool
July 20, 2007
Jack Uldrich |
Nucryst's Nanocrystal Coup Nanosys receives FDA clearance on its anti-microbial cream and shares soar. |
