Dermatology

• Whey protein formula may reduce atopic dermatitis risk

• May 31, 2011
• The FDA has granted a qualified health claim to a milk-based formula based on the formula’s link to a reduction in the risk for atopic dermatitis,...More »

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• Boosting parent confidence may improve childhood atopic dermatitis outcomes

• March 23, 2011
• Managing a child with atopic dermatitis can be difficult and frustrating, but few studies have examined the effects of family stress, depression and...More »

• Remain aware of adverse reactions related to tattoo ink

• March 16, 2011
• Pediatricians have another topic they may want to address in their discussions about risky behavior to adolescents.
  During a webinar conducted this week, a...More »

• Plants can cause mild to severe skin reactions, dermatologist warns

• March 3, 2011
• Common vegetation can cause rashes, hives and even severe internal swelling, but most of these reactions can be avoided with simple preventive measures,...More »

• In the Journals

• Exposure to barnyard microbes lowered asthma, atopy risk in children

• February 24, 2011
• Children who are raised in farming environments are less likely to develop asthma and atopy, researchers have found.
  Using two large cross-sectional...More »

• In the Journals

• Thorough cleaning of pediatric skin infections more important than antibiotic choice

• February 24, 2011
• Vigilance and fastidious wound care of drained, uncomplicated pediatric skin and soft tissue infections likely have more effect than choice of antibiotic...More »

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• Accurate typing of birthmark will determine treatment course

• February 10, 2011
• The method and timing of treatment for vascular birthmarks, which occur in nearly 10% of all infants, depend heavily on accurate typing of the birthmark,...More »

• Healing 360º: dealing with skin issues

• Infectious Diseases in Children, February 2011
• "She'll need to take this antibiotic for the next 3 week," I said to the parents, aunt and grandmother of my patient as they were packing their stuff on...More »

• MRSA increased worldwide during the past 10 years

• Infectious Diseases in Children, December 2010
• NEW YORK CITY – Community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus increased worldwide during the last 10 years with the main manifestations...More »

• In the Journals

• Know your fungi; not all antifungal treatments created equal

• November 24, 2010
• NEW YORK — An overview of key issues pertaining to antifungal treatment was presented by Theoklis Zaoutis, MD, MSCE, associate chief, division of...More »

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