FDA to Review Novel Topical Antibiotic for Impetigo
Ozenoxacin belongs to a novel generation of non-fluorinated quinolones
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Skin Infection Patients Adhere to Just Over Half of Their Antibiotic Regimen, Study Finds
Patients with Staphylococcus aureus skin and soft tissue infections took an average of 57% of their antibiotic doses after being discharged from the hospital, a new study published in Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy reported.
Glenmark Approved for Generic Lotrisone Cream
Glenmark has granted final approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Clotrimazole and Betamethasone Dipropionate Cream, the generic version of Merck’s Lotrisone Cream.
The Most Common Dermatological Adverse Events After Acupuncture
Various dermatological adverse events may occur after acupuncture, with the most common adverse event being infectious skin disease.
Cellulitis Often Misdiagnosed in Inpatient Setting
Cellulitis is frequently misdiagnosed in the inpatient setting, according to research published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.
Which Tattoo Ink Colors Are Most Likely to Cause Skin Reactions?
Researchers at the NYU Langone Medical Center have reported that up to six percent of adults in New York who get tattoos have experienced some form of tattoo-related rash, severe itching, or swelling that lasted from four months up to years for some.
Comparing Topical Antifungals for Seborrheic Dermatitis
A review in the Cochrane Library reviewed existing data from randomized controlled trials on the use of topical antifungals for seborrheic dermatitis in adolescents and adults, with primary outcome measures of complete clearance of symptoms.
Two Older Antibiotics Effective Against Community-Acquired MRSA, Says New Research
Two common antibiotics have been shown to be equally effective in treating uncomplicated community-acquired skin infections like methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), according to a new study in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Rapid-Onset Bacterial Infection Reported After Laser Treatment
Report describes five cases of rapid-onset bacterial infection occurring one day to one week after tx
Satellite Lesions Prognostic for High-Risk Herpes Zoster
Presence of satellite lesions linked to increased risk of severe, multidermatome, multistage disease
