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Machine Learning Model Accurately Predicts Survival in Merkel Cell Cancer

Tool demonstrated generalizability through high predictive performance in international clinical cohort

By Elana Gotkine (HealthDay News) | | January 15, 2025

Effect of Sex on Melanoma Survival Due to Clinicopathological Features

Differences in age at diagnosis, Breslow thickness, ulceration, mitoses, and site account for 86.5 percent of effect of sex on survival

By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | January 15, 2025

Higher Cumulative Isotretinoin Dose May Reduce Risk for Acne Relapse

Higher cumulative dose also linked to reduced rate of isotretinoin retrial in patients with acne aged 12 years or older

By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | January 15, 2025

Your Finances in Focus: 500 Words to Sharpen Your Strategy

In this recurring column, Dermsquared and J.P. Morgan provide tailored financial strategies and investment insights for the dermatology community. Each 500-word article highlights key...

By Ethan Emma, Managing Director, J.P. Morgan Wealth Management | | January 15, 2025

Metformin Potentially Protective Against Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer

Significantly lower risk for SCC seen in univariable and multivariable analyses, but not in African American patients

By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | January 08, 2025

Ritlecitinib Alone, With Narrow-Band UVB Improves Repigmentation in Vitiligo

Ritlecitinib alone or with narrow-band UVB phototherapy well tolerated and beneficial in nonsegmental vitiligo

By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | January 08, 2025

'Videoconferencing Dysmorphia' Drives Interest in Cosmetic Procedures

Interest in cosmetic procedures significantly predicted by frequent self-viewing behavior

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

Watchful Waiting Reasonable for Surgically Managed Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma

In study, authors describe only two cases of local recurrence among 148 tumors managed by watchful waiting after clinical resolution

By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | December 30, 2024

Efficacy, Safety of Tildrakizumab Maintained Through 52 Weeks for Scalp Psoriasis

Efficacy and safety for scalp psoriasis, seen at week 16, are maintained through week 52

By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | December 30, 2024

Vitiligo-Like Depigmentation Seen With Use of Immunotherapy in Patients With Cancer

More localized VLD seen in study cohort; 140 of 200 patients had less than 10 percent of body surface area affected

By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | December 23, 2024

Cutaneous Melanoma Risk Elevated for Survivors of Specific Cancers

Increased risk seen in association with nine primary cancers, with highest risk at one to five years after diagnosis of primary cancer

By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | December 23, 2024

LAUNCH ALERT: FDA Approves VTAMA (Tapinarof) Cream for Atopic Dermatitis

CLICK HERE to watch Dr James Del Rosso give his expert clinical insights on VTAMA for atopic dermatitis

By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | December 23, 2024

Tecovirimat No Aid for Time to Lesion Resolution With Mpox

Additionally, interim analysis shows that the antiviral is safe but has no effect on pain among adults with mild-to-moderate clade II mpox

By Lori Solomon (Healthday News) | | December 20, 2024

In Case You Missed It: FDA Approves Bimzelx for Psoriatic Arthritis

CLICK HERE to watch Dr James Del Rosso’s dermatologic deep dive on Bimzelx (bimekizumab) for psoriatic arthritis

By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | December 20, 2024

FDA Expands Approval of Vtama to Include Atopic Dermatitis

The nonsteroidal topical treatment is approved for patients 2 years and older
By Lori Solomon (HealthDay News) | | December 19, 2024

FDA Approves Nemluvio for Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis

The monoclonal antibody treatment is for patients ages 12 years and older

By Lori Solomon (HealthDay News) | | December 18, 2024

LAUNCH ALERT: FDA Approves Nemluvio for Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis

CLICK HERE to watch Dr James Del Rosso provide an in-depth overview of Nemluvio (nemolizumab) for atopic dermatitis

By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | December 18, 2024

Self-Guided Cognitive Therapy Intervention Noninferior in Atopic Dermatitis

Self-guided cognitive behavioral therapy intervention noninferior to clinician-guided therapy

By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | December 18, 2024

Cutaneous Malignant Neoplasm Risk Elevated After Blood or Marrow Transplant

Risk factors for subsequent neoplasm risk include age 50 years and older at BMT, male sex, post-BMT immunosuppression

By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | December 18, 2024

FDA Approves VTAMA® (tapinarof) cream, 1% for the Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis in Adults and Children 2 Years of Age and Older

FDA Approves VTAMA® (tapinarof) cream, 1% for the Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis in Adults and Children 2 Years of Age and Older

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By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | December 17, 2024

Thicker Melanoma Tumor Size Tied to Higher Risk of 20-Year Melanoma-Related Death

Findings for primary tumors of 0.8 to 1.0 mm versus those <0.8 mm

By Lori Solomon (HealthDay News) | | December 13, 2024

Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil Effective for Alopecia in Breast Cancer

All patients receiving surgery/radiotherapy alone or with chemotherapy had improvement or stability of alopecia with LDOM

By Elana Gotkine (HealthDay News) | | December 12, 2024

Dupilumab Efficacious for Atopic Dermatitis in Young Children

Findings seen for children with and without comorbidities, such as asthma, allergic rhinitis, food allergies

By Lori Solomon (HealthDay News) | | December 11, 2024

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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