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- Why Don't More Derms Use Lab-based Tools to ID Fungal Infections?https://practicaldermatology.com/news/why-dont-more-derms-use-lab-based-tools-to-id-fungal-infections/2460128/Fungal diagnostic preparations can assist the accurate diagnosis of cutaneous fungal infections. A survey from a team at the George Washington University (GW) identifies barriers that prevent their consistent use. The study is published in the
- Study Highlights Need for Tailored Skin Cancer Prevention Strategieshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/study-highlights-need-for-tailored-skin-cancer-prevention-strategies/2460090/Sun safety practices for attendees at skin cancer screening events differ from the general public, according to findings published by researchers from the George Washington University (GW) Cancer Center. The study appears in the
- Research on Nitric Oxide-Releasing Nanoparticles Reveals Promising Skin Infection Treatmenthttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/research-on-nitric-oxide-releasing-nanoparticles-reveals-promising-skin-infection-treatment/2458095/George Washington University (GW) researchers have found that topically applied nitric oxide-releasing nanoparticles (NO-np) are a viable treatment for deep fungal infections of the skin caused by dermatophyt
- Derms Commonly Misdiagnose Fungal Skin Infectionshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/fungal-skin-infections-commonly-misdiagnosed/2458372/Fungal skin infections may be commonly misdiagnosed, according to a survey in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. George Washington University (GW) dermatologist Adam Friedman, MD and colleag
- Study: Quality, Reliability of TikTok Videos on Spironolactone Is Suspecthttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/Study-Quality-Reliability-TikTok-Videos-Spironolactone-Suspect/2471094/The quality and reliability of information on TikTok regarding spironolactone for acne treatment is concerning, according to a new study by George Washington University researchers. An analysis of the top 50 TikTok videos under the hashtag #spironolactone, which had received 108 million vi
- GW Earns Skin Smart Campus Recognitionhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/GW-Earns-Skin-Smart-Campus-Recognition/2471093/The National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention recognized George Washington University as a Skin Smart Campus for its ongoing commitment to fostering a safe and healthy learning environment, with a focus on skin cancer prevention and UV safety, the university announced. The Skin Smart Camp
- Study Explores 'Poppers Dermatitis' From Recreational Drugshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/study-explores-poppers-dermatitis-recreational-drugs/2468371/Exposure to the chemicals in recreational drugs known as “poppers” could cause dermatitis, George Washington University researchers said in a press release about a study published in the Journal of the Drugs and Dermatology. Poppers are often used by gay men for their euphoric eff
- Study: CBD Cream Shows Promise in Reducing Sun-Induced Skin Injuryhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/study-cbd-cream-shows-promise-reducing-sun-induced-skin-injury/2467423/New research from the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, in collaboration with the Center for Clinical and Cosmetic Research, suggests that cannabidiol (CBD) has potential in preventing skin damage from ultraviolet-A (UVA) radiation. Researchers for the 1
- ‘Bliss’ Compound May Hold Out Hope for Autoimmune Skin Diseasehttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/bliss-compound-may-hold-out-hope-for-autoimmune-skin-disease/2462112/A marijuana-like compound holds out promise as a new treatment for a severe autoimmune skin disease called skin lupus, suggests a recent study out of George Washington University. If the results of the mouse study can be replicated in human trials, the compound, known as anandamide
- Four Grants Awarded by the GW/Pfizer Global Medical Collaborative Grant Program to Establish Teledermatology Programs in Underserved Communities Across the UShttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/four-grants-awarded-by-the-gwpfizer-global-medical-collaborative-grant-program-to-establish-teledermatology-programs-in-underserved-communities-across-the-us/2462080/The George Washington University (GW) School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS), in collaboration with Pfizer Global Medical Grants, announced the four institutions that will be awarded grants to implement GW’s Teledermatology clinic model in underserved areas across the United States.&