Red light therapy is safe for most dermatologic conditions. But overuse or misuse has been linked to reports of headaches, ocular injuries and other adverse events that can be avoided with some common...

A flea-borne disease once nearly eradicated in the United States is making a comeback. An outbreak of flea-borne typhus in Los Angeles County has sent six people to the hospital, according to a warning issued last week by county health officials, who said they are investigating a cluster of the disease in a high-density neighborhood of Los Angeles.

CHICAGO — For women physicians, the workday often extends beyond the clinic, with unseen tasks at work and home adding to the demands of practicing medicine, according to a presenter at the Wome...

The FDA approved an expanded indication for baricitinib, a once daily oral JAK inhibitor, for teens aged 12 and older with severe alopecia areata, according to an industry press release.The approval m...

Long wait times for physician appointments are a common barrier to timely care across medicine. However, dermatology remains one of the specialties with the worst lead times. According to a 2025 surve...

It was a summer of headline-grabbing foodborne outbreaks — the diarrhea-inducing iceberg lettuce, the jalapeños with Salmonella, and the class 1 recall of 19 million eggs, to name a few.But was this past summer really worse for outbreaks than in previous years, or a case of media hysteria?“When multiple outbreaks are in the news, it mayseemthatfoodborne illnesses are increasing, but increased

Editor’s note: This is part three of a Healio Dermatology back-to-school skin series, where experts discuss common adolescent skin conditions, treatments and trends. Read part ...

According to a new survey, most Americans do not know how to properly fend off what the CDC calls “the world’s deadliest animal.”An Annenberg Science and Public Health survey of 1,904 adults found that just 15% of respondents knew they should not apply mosquito repellent beneath clothing, and only one-third were aware that the CDC advises applying sunscreen first and letting it

Managing eczema during pregnancy can be challenging, as uncertainty around the safety of available treatments for the mother and fetus can complicate clinical decision-making..Addressing this concern ...

Four medical societies have published vaccine recommendations for the 2026-2027 respiratory diseases season, filling a void in guidance at the federal level.The American Academy of Family Physicians, American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and Infectious Diseases Society of America provided recommendations this week for vaccines against COVID-19,

Oral JAK inhibitors are now considered the first-line treatment for adults with severe alopecia areata, with a preference for FDA-approved therapies, according to a Delphi consensus statement publishe...

MUNICH — Statin therapy cut risk for major adverse CV events by 30% for healthy older adults compared with placebo, but did not extend disability-free survival, according to data presented at th...

Vaccine coverage among America’s kindergarteners continues to decline as exemptions grow, according to data for the 2025-2026 school year released this week by the CDC.According to the data, vaccination coverage for measles, mumps and rubella declined from 92.5% the previous school year to 92.4% last year, and coverage against diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis declined from 92.1% to 92%.

Join Resa Lewiss, MD, and author Rana Awdish, MD, MS, FACP, FCCP, for a discussion about this month’s book club pick, After Shock: Learning to Reinhabit My Body After Illness.   After Shock, a sequel ...

Plans are underway to launch a phase 3 trial of an existing Ebola vaccine to fight the ongoing deadly outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, WHO told Healio.The trial could begin by mid-September, a much faster timeline than the 5 to 12 months typically needed for clinical trials being conducted outside an outbreak zone, WHO noted.

The International Psoriasis Council has released a list of five recommendations for prioritized action items that will help dermatologists incorporate metabolic disease considerations into psoriasis c...

Chemical hair relaxers to straighten textured or curly hair, primarily used by Black women, may bring risks for several hormone-sensitive cancers, whereas alternative products without harmful chemical...

A model can predict which children/adolescents who received an epinephrine dose for anaphylaxis before ED arrival are at risk for receiving it again after ED arrival using prehospital data, according ...

The recent Andes virus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship provided an important reminder for clinicians, according to Loukas Kakoullis, MD, PhD, MPH.“High-consequence infectious diseases are out there and an ongoing threat, so being vigilant and prepared for the possibility of facing such a patient will keep people safe,” Kakoullis told Healio.

NEW YORK — GLP-1 receptor agonists offer dermatologic benefits but the same medications can leave patients grappling with several undesirable aesthetic outcomes, according to a speaker.“We...

Experts are touting a new DIY weapon in the war against mosquito-borne diseases. The “bucket of doom” is an eco-friendly mosquito trap that has trended on social media this summer.

In this episode, guest Adewole S. Adamson, MD, MPP, discusses use of sunscreen, outlines how to decipher labels and debunks myths surrounding sunscreen.

Few molecules in medicine generate as much excitement — and as much noise — as peptides.Walk into any medical spa, open any luxury skin care brand’s website or scroll through a longe...

Topical ivermectin and encapsulated benzoyl peroxide appear to be the most effective FDA-approved topical treatments for papules and pustules of rosacea when compared with standard first-line therapy,...

A Duke University study showed that more than half of emergency medical service ambulances and about two-thirds of EMS clinicians harbor clinically important bacteria before and after work shifts.The study confirmed the researchers’ expectations regarding high vehicle contamination while uncovering an unexpected trend of bacterial loads on clinicians, Diego Schaps, MD, MPH, a resident

A growing body of evidence suggests sensitive skin syndrome is a distinct condition driven by impaired neurosensory and epidermal barrier function, warranting tailored treatments and increased awarene...

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Every day, millions of people scroll through transformation videos on social media in pursuit of becoming the most attractive version of themselves. But for some young men, this goal has taken a dark ...

The FDA approved Skinvive by Juvéderm for the treatment of neck wrinkles in adults aged 21 years or older, Allergan Aesthetics announced in a press release. This approval makes Skinvive by Juvéderm (A...

Healio brings you the highlights from the Medical Dermatology Therapy Update. Refer back to this page often for the latest news from the meeting, perspectives and interviews with leading researchers a...

Two more animal cases of the flesh-eating New World screwworm have been detected in Texas, bringing the total to four, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Monday.The newest cases of New World screwworm (NWS) appeared in a calf in La Salle County and a dog in Andrews County, according to the USDA. Two cases were confirmed last week in calves in Zavala County, Texas.

The FDA has added bemotrizinol to the over-the-counter sunscreen monograph, making it the first new active sunscreen ingredient permitted in the United States since 1999, according to an agency press ...

Nearly half of patients with psoriasis screened for cardiovascular disease risk factors at the recommendation of their dermatologist had elevated blood pressure, cholesterol or HbA1c, suggesting a nee...

It is one of dermatologists’ most frustrating scenarios: A young person walks into the clinic with multiple skin cancers, yet the cause is not genetic. Melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin ...

In response to the Ebola virus outbreak, federal officials have implemented enhanced screening at three U.S. airports for travelers returning from three African countries.Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport will be the latest to integrate enhanced screenings starting early Wednesday, according to a State Department advisory. HartsfieldJackson Atlanta International Airport and