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Upadacitinib Has Positive Benefit-Risk Profile for Severe Alopecia Areata
Proportion of adults, adolescents achieving SALT score of 20 or less significantly higher with upadacitinib versus placebo
New Melanoma Drug Based On Herpes Virus Granted FDA Accelerated Approval
The approval follows clinical trial data showing tumor shrinkage in 1 in 4 patients
Risk for Herpes Zoster Elevated for Individuals With Atopic Dermatitis
Minimal reductions seen in association with adjustment for definitions of oral corticosteroid exposure, other traditional immunosuppressants
Early Respiratory Infections Linked to Atopic Dermatitis Diagnosis
Each infection episode linked to increased risk for AD, independent of systemic antibiotic treatment, FLG variants
Burden of Myocardial Dysfunction Elevated for Individuals With Psoriasis
Association persisted after adjustment for cardiometabolic risk factors and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
FDA expands ZORYVE (roflumilast) cream 0.3% indication to children as young as 2 years with plaque psoriasis
James Q. Del Rosso, DO, reviews the FDA approval, supporting clinical data, and what this expanded indication means for pediatric plaque psoriasis management.
In CSU, Hives Are Only the Beginning
Chronic spontaneous urticaria may appear episodic, but for many patients, the real disease lives between the disrupted sleep, repeated treatment cycles, and the constant...
Poly-L-Lactic Acid Safe, Effective for Correction of Décolletage Wrinkles
Improvement seen for participants assigned to PLLA-SCA with two reconstitution volumes
Extra Lesions ID'd During Mohs Visits Are Often Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer
All lesions diagnosed as nonmelanoma skin cancer were excised on the same day as biopsy
Melanoma Incidence and Deaths Disproportionately Impact Men
Authors say findings from people in Florida show persistent gaps in prevention and early detection
Oral Nicotinamide Cost-Effective for Preventing Keratinocyte Carcinoma
Nicotinamide use yielded 6.24 QALYs gained per year across the cohort assuming a 0.01-QALY decrement per KC
Generally Mild, Managed Adverse Effects Seen With Combo Treatment for Hair Loss
37.7 percent of women had adverse effects, most commonly hypertrichosis and dizziness/lightheadedness/orthostasis
FDA Approves First New Sunscreen Ingredient in Two Decades
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved bemotrizinol for U.S. sunscreens
This broad-spectrum filter doesn’t break down easily and shows low absorption...
Dose Reduction of Biologics Effective, Safe for Psoriasis
Dose reduction through stepwise interval prolongation of IL-17i, IL-23i effective in patients with stable low disease activity
Culturally Sensitive Hair Loss Examination: A Framework for Advanced Practice Dermatology Providers
Culturally sensitive approaches to alopecia evaluation — This article highlights how clinicians can integrate cultural awareness, hair morphology knowledge, and respectful examination techniques to...
Familial Melanoma Genes May Increase Risk for More Cancers Than Previously Thought
Combined prevalence of pathogenic variants ranged from 0.5 to 0.9 percent in U.K. Biobank, U.S. Geisinger MyCode
Gummy Nutraceutical Linked to Improvements in Hair Parameters
Xtressé was safe, tolerated, and associated with measurable improvements in women with nonscarring alopecia
Atopic Dermatitis Linked to Increased Risk for Retinal Detachment
In the RD repair cohort, AD was also linked to increased risk for proliferative vitreoretinopathy and complex RD repair
Many Seeking Skin Cancer Surveillance Care Have Low Risk for Skin Cancer
The authors suggest implementing triage criteria for asymptomatic patients seeking SC surveillance, based on age, skin phototype, and SC history
Use of Isotretinoin in Adolescence Not Linked to Reduced Adult Height
Adjusted mean differences in height with isotretinoin below predefined minimal clinically important difference
Text Messages Aid in Reducing Cardiovascular Risk in Adults With Psoriasis
Over six months, improvements seen in patient activation and cardiovascular risk behaviors
Distinct Regional Patterns Seen in Malignant Skin Cancer
Consistent increases seen in incidence in low-, middle-SDI regions, while trends vary in high-SDI regions
Many Patients With Vitiligo Do Not Receive Treatment
Children and adolescents more often prescribed topical treatments; systemic treatments more often prescribed to adults
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