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Lead, Toxic Chemicals Found in Synthetic Braiding Hair

By I. Edwards (HealthDay News) | | March 04, 2025

Real-World Study Shows Effectiveness of Ixekizumab for Psoriasis

Significant clinical improvements seen with and without induction therapy, with faster initial response with induction

By Elana Gotkine (HealthDay News) | | February 28, 2025

One in Six Parents Support Teens Getting Nonsurgical Cosmetic Procedures

However, less than half of parents support procedures even for mental health or bullying concerns

By Lori Solomon (HealthDay News) | | February 28, 2025

Children With Obesity Have Increased Rates of Dermatologic Conditions

Children with obesity and specific comorbidities, including HTN and T2D, have increased risk for almost every skin condition

By Elana Gotkine (HealthDay News) | | February 26, 2025

Dermatomyositis, Clinically Amyopathic Dermatomyositis Often Misdiagnosed

Misdiagnosis rates higher for the clinically amyopathic DM cohort versus DM cohort, with longer median diagnostic delays

By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | February 26, 2025

Mohs Surgery Best for Local Recurrence in Anogenital Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Local recurrence rates lower compared with wide local excision, but no difference seen in regional, distant recurrence

By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | February 26, 2025

Benzoyl Peroxide Formulation Characteristics Explain Variation in Benzene Levels

Leave-on products linked to lower concentrations of benzene; increased concentrations seen in conditions consistent with hot processing

By Elana Gotkine (HealthDay News) | | February 19, 2025

Mohs Surgery Linked to Improved Outcomes for Primary High-Stage cSCC

Improved outcomes seen in local recurrence, nodal metastasis, distant metastasis, any recurrence, disease-specific death

By Dernsquared Editorial Team | | February 19, 2025

Intralesional Immunotherapy Promising for Molluscum Contagiosum

Intralesional immunotherapy with candida antigen and varicella zoster vaccine effective, seems safe

By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | February 19, 2025

Sleep, Psychological Disorders More Prevalent With Pediatric Inflammatory Skin Disease

Risks increased for hypersomnia, sleep apnea, fatigue, and depression for children with psoriasis

By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | February 12, 2025

Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors Appear to Reduce Actinic Keratoses

Reduction seen in keratinocyte carcinoma total numbers from 42 to 17 in 12 months before versus after starting ICI therapy

By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | February 12, 2025

Tax-Aware Borrowing: Strategies for Minimizing Tax Liability: 500 Words to Sharpen Your Strategy

In this recurring column, Your Finances in Focus: 500 Words to Sharpen Your Strategy, Dermsquared and J.P. Morgan provide tailored financial strategies and investment...

By Ethan Emma, Managing Director, J.P. Morgan Wealth Management | | February 11, 2025

New Facial Plastic Surgery Survey Illustrates Impact of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists

GLP-1 receptor agonists driving growing demand for nonsurgical treatments to address 'Ozempic face'

By Lori Solomon (HealthDay News) | | February 07, 2025

Early Childhood Stressful Life Events Linked to Increased Eczema Activity

Association driven by common stressful life events such as starting new school, having new baby sibling

By Elana Gotkine (HealthDay News) | | February 05, 2025

Risk for Skin Cancers Higher for Patients With Hematologic Malignancies

Increased risks seen for cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma, malignant melanoma, Merkel cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma

By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | February 05, 2025

Haptic Feedback Can Reduce Nocturnal Scratching in Mild Eczema

Significant decrease seen in mean scratch events nightly and in mean scratch duration per hour of sleep opportunity

By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | February 05, 2025

Ritlecitinib-Induced Hair Regrowth at 24 Weeks Sustained Through 48 Weeks

≥85 and ≥68 percent of patients with Severity of Alopecia Tool score ≤20 and ≤10 responses at week 24 sustained these responses

By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | January 29, 2025

Superficial Curettage May Not Be Noninferior to Excision for Nodular BCC

Researchers could not conclude that superficial curettage plus imiquimod is noninferior to surgical excision at five years after treatment

By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | January 29, 2025

Comorbid Chronic Inflammatory Diseases Influence Alopecia Areata Prognosis

Comorbid bronchial asthma associated with higher risk for early-onset, severe, or prolonged alopecia areata

By Elana Gotkine (HealthDay News) | | January 28, 2025

Childhood Maltreatment May Up Risk for Immune-Mediated Inflammatory Disorders

Significantly higher risk seen for rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis

By Lori Solomon (HealthDay News) | | January 23, 2025

Study IDs Signs of Topical Steroid Withdrawal in Atopic Dermatitis

The most reported signs were erythema, desquamation, dryness, and oozing affecting the face, neck, and upper extremities

By Elana Gotkine (HealthDay News) | | January 22, 2025

Baricitinib Plus Narrowband UV-B Efficacious for Active Vitiligo

Significant difference seen at week 36 for total VASI score in baricitinib plus UV-B versus placebo plus UV-B groups

By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | January 22, 2025

Air Pollution Exposure May Be Protective for Melanoma Risk

Darker skin phototypes and cigarette smoking were also associated with reduced melanoma risk

By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | January 22, 2025

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Second Annual National Cancer Database Report Presented for 2022

By Elana Gotkine (HealthDay News) | | February 11, 2026

Presurgical Pembrolizumab Beneficial for Desmoplastic Melanoma

By Elana Gotkine (HealthDay News) | | February 11, 2026