Research & Data
Industry news plus emerging therapeutic data and updates on research in dermatologyFrom the Blog
Forever Chemicals in the Spotlight: New Dermalorian™ Podcast
"Forever chemicals" have been in the news, and maybe they've been in your clinic. From skincare and makeup products to occupational gear and more, patients are exposed to PFAS, and there could be effects on their skin. In this episode of the Dermalorian™ Podcast from...
Number of PAs in US Increases 28% in Four Years
The number of physician assistants in the US grew by 28% from 2018 to 2022, and continued growth is predicted in coming years. The PA profession remains highly representative of women, with the gender distribution little changed in the past four years. Women account...
Skin Tests May Predict Food Allergies, Eczema
By Joe Gorelick, MSN, FNP-C This is very exciting information that may allow us to make early interventions that may modify to course of diseases. Analysis of tape strip samples from two-month babies predicted the likelihood of developing food allergies by age two,...
Second-Generation Melanoma Vaccine Shows Long-Term Benefits
By Joe Gorelick, MSN, FNP-C What’s new in the treatment of advanced melanoma? A second-generation melanoma vaccine appears to provide greater benefit than a first-generation vaccine, according to data from UVA Cancer Center, where the new vaccine was developed. The...
As Many as 7 in 10 Patients Report Significant Mental Health Impact from Eczema
As many as seven in 10 people with eczema report that the disease has had a negative impact on their mental health in the past year. About two-thirds of adults with eczema had anxiety scores that were "borderline abnormal" or "abnormal," and 46% had "borderline...