Dermatology
Q&A
Duct tape removes warts
BACKGROUND: Is the application of duct tape as effective as cryotherapy in the treatment of common warts? The common wart occurs in 5% to 10% of...
Applied Evidence
Management of acne
Precise classification methods are used to define acne according to type (comedonal, papulopustular, or nodular) and severity.
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Topical steroids more effective than antifungals for chronic paronychia
Tosti A, Piraccini BM, Ghetti E, Colombo MD. Topical steroids versus systemic antifungals in the treatment of chronic paronychia: an open,...
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Hair apposition technique is better than suturing scalp lacerations
Hock MO, Ooi SB, Saw SM, Lim SH. A randomized controlled trial comparing the hair apposition technique with tissue glue to standard suturing in...
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Tissue adhesive works as well as suturing
Singer AJ, Quinn JV, Clark RE, Hollander JE. Closure of lacerations and incisions with octylcyanoacrylate: A multicenter randomized controlled...
Clinical Inquiries
What is the most effective treatment for tinea pedis (athlete’s foot)?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Topical therapy is effective for tinea pedis. Topical terbinafine has a 70% cure rate, is available over the counter (OTC...
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Are oral contraceptives (OCPs) with anti-androgenic progestins preferred over other OCPs in patients with acne?
Worret I, Arp W, Zahradnik HP, Andreas JO, Binder N. Acne resolution rates: results of a single-blind, randomized, controlled, parallel phase III...
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Does treatment with topical metronidazole improve seborrheic dermatitis?
Parsad D, Pandhi R, Negi KS, Kumar B. Topical metronidazole in seborrheic dermatitis: a double-blind study. Dermatology 2001; 202:35-37.
Clinical Inquiries
What is the best oral antifungal medication for tinea capitis?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Terbinafine is effective, safe for use in children, and relatively inexpensive, and it offers a shorter course of therapy...
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Which venous leg ulcers will heal using limb compression bandages?
Margolis, DJ, Berlin, JA, Strom, BL. Which venous leg ulcers will heal with limb compression bandages? Am J Med 2000; 109:15-19.
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Antihistamines for Atopic Dermatitis
Klein PA, Clark AF. An evidence-based review of the efficacy of antihistamines in relieving pruritus in atopic dermatitis. Arch Dermatol 1999; 135...