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Lead, Toxic Chemicals Found in Synthetic Braiding Hair
Real-World Study Shows Effectiveness of Ixekizumab for Psoriasis
Significant clinical improvements seen with and without induction therapy, with faster initial response with induction
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
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
Dermatomyositis, Clinically Amyopathic Dermatomyositis Often Misdiagnosed
Misdiagnosis rates higher for the clinically amyopathic DM cohort versus DM cohort, with longer median diagnostic delays
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
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
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
Intralesional Immunotherapy Promising for Molluscum Contagiosum
Intralesional immunotherapy with candida antigen and varicella zoster vaccine effective, seems safe
Sleep, Psychological Disorders More Prevalent With Pediatric Inflammatory Skin Disease
Risks increased for hypersomnia, sleep apnea, fatigue, and depression for children with psoriasis
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
Tax-Aware Borrowing: Strategies for Minimizing Tax Liability: 500 Words to Sharpen Your Strategy
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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'
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
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
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
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
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
Comorbid Chronic Inflammatory Diseases Influence Alopecia Areata Prognosis
Comorbid bronchial asthma associated with higher risk for early-onset, severe, or prolonged alopecia areata
Childhood Maltreatment May Up Risk for Immune-Mediated Inflammatory Disorders
Significantly higher risk seen for rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis
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
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
Air Pollution Exposure May Be Protective for Melanoma Risk
Darker skin phototypes and cigarette smoking were also associated with reduced melanoma risk
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