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Behind the Bubbles: A Guide to Surfactants as Potential Allergens
08/04/2026
Divya R. Alley, BS; Sara A. Hylwa, MD
This article provides an overview of the common classes of surfactants, including their functionality, routes of exposure, and cases of reported contact allergy.
This article provides an overview of the common classes of surfactants, including their functionality, routes of exposure, and cases of reported contact allergy.
This article provides an...
08/04/2026
The Dermatologist
Allergen Focus
What’s New in Allergic Contact Dermatitis? 2025’s Allergens on the Rise
05/01/2025
Braily Weber, BS, BA; Sara A. Hylwa, MD
Familiarize yourself with up-and-coming allergens, including their chemical function, role in consumer products, and reported cases of contact allergy.
Familiarize yourself with up-and-coming allergens, including their chemical function, role in consumer products, and reported cases of contact allergy.
Familiarize yourself with...
05/01/2025
The Dermatologist
Allergen Focus
Contact Dermatitis and Patch Testing: Reviewing the Patient Experience
05/03/2024
Sara A. Hylwa, MD
Dermatologists’ specialized knowledge allows for a unique role in counseling and has a potentially lifelong impact on how patients interact with their environment.
Dermatologists’ specialized knowledge allows for a unique role in counseling and has a potentially lifelong impact on how patients interact with their environment.
Dermatologists’ specialized...
05/03/2024
The Dermatologist
Allergen Focus
Photoallergic Contact Dermatitis
03/06/2024
Caroline Brumley, BS; Sara A. Hylwa, MD
Recognizing and testing for this rare but important photodermatosis are keys to alleviating patient distress.
Recognizing and testing for this rare but important photodermatosis are keys to alleviating patient distress.
Recognizing and testing for this...
03/06/2024
The Dermatologist
Allergen Focus
Gallates: What Are They and Where Are They Found?
08/11/2023
Nicholas Battis, BS
These preservatives may fly under the radar as a cause of allergic contact dermatitis.
These preservatives may fly under the radar as a cause of allergic contact dermatitis.
These preservatives may fly...
08/11/2023
The Dermatologist
Allergen Focus
Allergic Contact Dermatitis: Treatment With Dupilumab and Concurrent Patch Testing
02/06/2023
Morgan Dykman, BA
The message and data around patch testing for patients taking dupilumab are murky and contradictory.
The message and data around patch testing for patients taking dupilumab are murky and contradictory.
The message and data around...
02/06/2023
The Dermatologist
Allergen Focus
Allergic Contact Dermatitis: Epoxy Resins
10/18/2022
Michelle Xiong, BS; Alexander Idrogo-Lam, BA; Sara A. Hylwa, MD
Epoxy resins often cause contact dermatitis in occupational settings where workers handle the uncured form.
Epoxy resins often cause contact dermatitis in occupational settings where workers handle the uncured form.
Epoxy resins often cause contact...
10/18/2022
The Dermatologist
Allergen Focus
A Review of Neomycin
07/16/2015
Silvina B. Pugliese, MD
The history of neomycin, its properties and prevalence.
The history of neomycin, its properties and prevalence.
The history of neomycin, its...
07/16/2015
The Dermatologist
Allergen Focus
Black Rubber Mix and ACD
04/17/2015
This article discusses the history of rubber, its properties and emergence of black rubber mix.
This article discusses the history of rubber, its properties and emergence of black rubber mix.
This article discusses the...
04/17/2015
The Dermatologist
Allergen Focus
Nickel-Directed US Health Policy
02/24/2015
Sharon E. Jacob, MD
The need for US legislation regulating the amount of nickel released from products is crucial.
The need for US legislation regulating the amount of nickel released from products is crucial.
The need for US legislation...
02/24/2015
The Dermatologist

Popular Articles

psoriatic arthritis
News
Early Diagnosis May Be Crucial for Psoriatic Arthritis
09/25/2024
Jessica Garlewicz
One of the primary diagnostic challenges is recognizing early inflammatory signs in the synovium and enthesis.
One of the primary diagnostic challenges is recognizing early inflammatory signs in the synovium and enthesis.
One of the primary diagnostic...
09/25/2024
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psoriatic arthritis
News
Inflammation-Associated Plasma Proteins in Patients With Psoriatic Arthritis
08/22/2024
Jessica Garlewicz
Researchers investigated the effects of fecal microbiota transplantation on inflammation-associated plasma proteins in patients with psoriatic arthritis.
Researchers investigated the effects of fecal microbiota transplantation on inflammation-associated plasma proteins in patients with psoriatic arthritis.
Researchers investigated the...
08/22/2024
The Dermatologist
Feature Story
Democratizing the Dermatology Residency Application Process: Is a Shelf Exam the Solution?
10/07/2024
Aamir N. Hussain, MD, MAPP
The implementation of a dedicated shelf exam for dermatology can help standardize fourth-year rotations, leveling the playing field for students from less-prestigious medical schools and helping them demonstrate their enthusiasm for our...
The implementation of a dedicated shelf exam for dermatology can help standardize fourth-year rotations, leveling the playing field for students from less-prestigious medical schools and helping them demonstrate their enthusiasm for our...
The implementation of a...
10/07/2024
The Dermatologist
Derm Dx
What Is This Exophytic Lesion on the Left Upper Helical Rim?
09/06/2024
Amor Khachemoune, MD, FAAD, FACMS; Madeline Brown, BS
A healthy 42-year-old woman with fair skin (Fitzpatrick type 2) and no significant past medical history presented to the clinic with concerns about a dry, rough lesion on her left ear.
A healthy 42-year-old woman with fair skin (Fitzpatrick type 2) and no significant past medical history presented to the clinic with concerns about a dry, rough lesion on her left ear.
A healthy 42-year-old woman with...
09/06/2024
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Jeffrey M. Cohen, MD
Conference Coverage
TYK2 as a Therapeutic Target in Psoriasis
08/11/2025
Coleen Stern, MA
Jeffrey M. Cohen, MD, discussed TYK2 inhibitors, a new class of therapy being studied for the treatment of psoriasis.
Jeffrey M. Cohen, MD, discussed TYK2 inhibitors, a new class of therapy being studied for the treatment of psoriasis.
Jeffrey M. Cohen, MD, discussed...
08/11/2025
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Type 2 Endotypes and Therapeutic Strategy in Prurigo Nodularis
06/25/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
Assess advanced concepts in type 2 inflammatory endotypes, shared therapeutic pathways, and practical treatment approaches in prurigo nodularis.
Assess advanced concepts in type 2 inflammatory endotypes, shared therapeutic pathways, and practical treatment approaches in prurigo nodularis.
Assess advanced concepts in type...
06/25/2026
The Dermatologist
itch
Quiz
Fibrosis and Persistent Itch in Prurigo Nodularis
06/15/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
Test your clinical understanding of fibrotic remodeling and the mechanisms underlying persistent itch and chronic disease activity in prurigo nodularis.
Test your clinical understanding of fibrotic remodeling and the mechanisms underlying persistent itch and chronic disease activity in prurigo nodularis.
Test your clinical understanding...
06/15/2026
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brain
Quiz
Neuroimmune Mechanisms and Cytokine Signaling in Prurigo Nodularis
06/05/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
Explore advanced concepts in neuroimmune communication, cytokine-driven itch amplification, and fibrotic signaling pathways involved in prurigo nodularis.
Explore advanced concepts in neuroimmune communication, cytokine-driven itch amplification, and fibrotic signaling pathways involved in prurigo nodularis.
Explore advanced concepts in...
06/05/2026
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Quiz
Predicting Disease Severity and Persistence in Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis
04/15/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
Test your expertise in identifying risk factors for persistent pediatric atopic dermatitis and understanding the interplay between barrier dysfunction and immune dysregulation.
Test your expertise in identifying risk factors for persistent pediatric atopic dermatitis and understanding the interplay between barrier dysfunction and immune dysregulation.
Test your expertise in...
04/15/2026
The Dermatologist
Quiz
Type 2 Inflammation and Early Systemic Therapy in Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis
04/05/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
Assess advanced clinical reasoning in pediatric atopic dermatitis, including implications of type 2 inflammation for diagnosis, treatment timing, and systemic therapy decisions.
Assess advanced clinical reasoning in pediatric atopic dermatitis, including implications of type 2 inflammation for diagnosis, treatment timing, and systemic therapy decisions.
Assess advanced clinical...
04/05/2026
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Quiz
Disease Heterogeneity in PN
03/15/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
Challenge your understanding of direct and indirect cytokine–nerve interactions and mechanical hypersensitivity of type 2 signaling in prurigo nodularis.
Challenge your understanding of direct and indirect cytokine–nerve interactions and mechanical hypersensitivity of type 2 signaling in prurigo nodularis.
Challenge your understanding of...
03/15/2026
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Quiz
Rethinking Severity and JAK Inhibitor Strategy in Alopecia Areata
03/12/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
How should clinicians redefine severe alopecia areata? When is it appropriate to treat ≤20% scalp involvement with oral JAK inhibitors? This expert-level quiz explores remission durability, treatment withdrawal, and practical strategies for...
How should clinicians redefine severe alopecia areata? When is it appropriate to treat ≤20% scalp involvement with oral JAK inhibitors? This expert-level quiz explores remission durability, treatment withdrawal, and practical strategies for...
How should clinicians redefine...
03/12/2026
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Quiz
Cytokine Hierarchy and Sustained Pruritus in PN
03/10/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
Explore the hierarchical and cooperative roles of IL-4, IL-13, and IL-31 in sustaining chronic itch and inflammation in prurigo nodularis.
Explore the hierarchical and cooperative roles of IL-4, IL-13, and IL-31 in sustaining chronic itch and inflammation in prurigo nodularis.
Explore the hierarchical and...
03/10/2026
The Dermatologist
Quiz
Type 2 Inflammation as a Pathogenic Driver in Prurigo Nodularis
03/05/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
Test your understanding of how type 2 immune signaling drives chronic itch in prurigo nodularis through complex neuroimmune interactions.
Test your understanding of how type 2 immune signaling drives chronic itch in prurigo nodularis through complex neuroimmune interactions.
Test your understanding of how...
03/05/2026
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psoriasis
Quiz
Distinguishing Feature of Generalized Pustular Psoriasis
03/02/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
What is a key distinguishing feature of generalized pustular psoriasis that differentiates it from plaque psoriasis?
What is a key distinguishing feature of generalized pustular psoriasis that differentiates it from plaque psoriasis?
What is a key distinguishing...
03/02/2026
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