Gabrielle Capaldo

3 weeks ago | healio.com | Gabrielle Capaldo

Key takeaways: Abdominal fat was more strongly associated with psoriasis risk compared with overall body fat. The findings suggest a need to expand treatment focus beyond the skin. Abdominal obesity is a greater risk factor for psoriasis than total body fat, according to an analysis of imaging data, suggesting clinicians should consider treatments that also reduce cardiometabolic risk.

3 weeks ago | healio.com | Gabrielle Capaldo

Key takeaways: Only 12.7% of pediatric dermatologists report they are fairly compensated for training pediatric residents. Survey respondents also reported limited time for teaching due to demanding clinical workloads. Pediatric dermatologists reported they are not fairly compensated for educating primary care residents and struggle to balance teaching time with increasing clinical demands, contributing to physician burnout, according to survey data.

3 weeks ago | healio.com | Gabrielle Capaldo

Key takeaways: Topical corticosteroid classification systems are inconsistent across countries. Experts proposed a universal classification system for more clarity. A team of experts proposed a universal classification system for topical corticosteroids as part of an effort to develop consistency across countries and avoid confusion, according to a review published in Journal of Drugs in Dermatology.

3 weeks ago | healio.com | Gabrielle Capaldo

Read more Key takeaways: Most participants treated with a combination acne gel had treatment success by week 24. There were no reported increases in dryness or adverse events. Clindamycin phosphate 1.2%, adapalene 0.15% and benzoyl peroxide 3.1% triple-combination gel was effective and well tolerated for up to 24 weeks among those aged 12 years and older with acne, according to a postmarketing study.

4 weeks ago | healio.com | Gabrielle Capaldo

Read more Key takeaways: AI has been increasingly used in personal statements in dermatology residence applications. The idea that personal statements set applicants apart in this competitive field may now change. The public release of ChatGPT prior to the 2024 dermatology residency application cycle led to a surge in AI usage in medical students’ applications, according to a study published in Journal of Drugs in Dermatology.