Alefacept, an immunomodulatory biologic agent that targets T cells, is effective in treating scalp psoriasis in adults, according to a report in the April issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. Reuters Health Information
Public health officials and clinicians need to be aware of the link between methamphetamine use and skin and soft tissue infections. Emerging Infectious Diseases
Acute lipodermatosclerosis (ALDS) is a painful counterpart of chronic lipodermatosclerosis (LDS) resulting from venous insufficiency. Severe pain is the leading symptom and many patients with ALDS are unable to tolerate compression therapy. Dermatology Online Journal
In this ASCO Video Interview, Dr. Jedd D. Wolchok discusses the important progress made in the development of a host of novel therapies for patients with melanoma. Medscape Hematology-Oncology
No negative associations were established between the acne medication isotretinoin and self injury, according to data from 2 large, nationally representative databases. Medscape Medical News
Patients with Lynch syndrome should undergo annual dermatologic examinations, say researchers, specifically to search for skin lesions of Muir-Torre syndrome. Medscape Medical News
