Angiotensin-converting enzyme-2 ( ACE2 ) receptor has been identified as the key adhesion molecule for the transmission of the SARS-CoV-2. However, there is no evidence that human genetic variation in …
Dermatological education for the 21st century: prioritizing diversity.
All education, including medical education, reflects society’s trends and needs. Skin and skin pigmentation have both personal and societal effects on an individual. During the protests following the killing of …
Measurement properties of the Patient-Reported Outcomes Information System (PROMIS® ) Itch Questionnaire: itch severity assessments in adults with atopic dermatitis.
Itch is the most common and burdensome symptom of atopic dermatitis (AD, also simply known as eczema). However, there is limited data to support the validity of different approaches to …
Self-reported cutaneous manifestations in 1,429 Brazilian COVID-19 patients.
Most data on cutaneous manifestations of COVID-19 rely on the evaluation of hospitalized patients. Conversely as COVID-19 requires social isolation many low-symptomatic individuals develop dermatologic manifestations which prevalence is underestimated. …
5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors are Associated with Reduced Frequency of COVID-19 Symptoms in Males with Androgenetic Alopecia.
We have previously reported that men with androgenetic alopecia (AGA) are more likely to present with severe COVID-19 symptoms, potentially implicating androgen sensitivity as a risk factor for COVID-19.1-3 As …
Multicenter study evaluating the impact of COVID-19 outbreak on dermatology outpatients in Turkey.
COVID-19 pandemic has a significant impact on public health, whether directly or indirectly. The first case was seen in Turkey on March 11, and the World Health Organization (WHO) declared …
A paradigm shift in trainee confidence in teledermatology and virtual working during the Covid-19 pandemic: results of a follow-up UK-wide survey.
The entire landscape of dermatology service provision has been transformed by the current Sars-Cov-2 pandemic we find ourselves amidst, with virtual working having become the new norm across the UK. …
Lichen planopilaris in men: a retrospective clinicopathologic study of 19 patients.
Lichen planopilaris (LPP) is a scarring alopecia rarely described in men.To investigate the clinical and histopathologic features of LPP in men.We performed a retrospective cohort study of male patients with …
Dermatologic uses of bloodroot: a review and reappraisal.
Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis) is a plant, native to North America, containing bioactive compounds that interrupt biological processes. It has been around for centuries and is known for its medicinal properties. …
Is it time for dermatologists to review our professional consumer-brand relationships?
The coronavirus pandemic and global political movements in 2020 have highlighted the health and societal discrepancies (1) between different socioeconomic groups, gender, and ethnicities. Global campaigns such as “Pull Up …