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Indoor Tanning Not Linked to Tumor Mutational Burden in Melanoma
TMB significantly associated with older age at diagnosis, history of nonmelanoma skin cancer, head and neck tumors
Celiac Disease Linked to Higher Risk for Developing Alopecia Areata
Risk 25 percent higher when comparing matched individuals with and without celiac disease
Risk for Meniere Disease Higher in Patients With Atopic Dermatitis
Older age, female sex, and allergic comorbidities increase risk for developing Meniere disease
Durable Response Seen With Three Years of Deucravacitinib in Psoriasis
Safety profile consistent, clinical response durable among patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis
Tumor Upstaging Occurs in 9.4 Percent of Cases of Invasive Melanoma
Patients with upstaged tumors experience higher overall and melanoma-specific mortality than those with nonupstaged tumors
High Ultraprocessed Food Intake Linked to Active Psoriasis
Association persists after adjustment for age, BMI, alcohol intake, and comorbidities
Nemolizumab Beneficial for Signs, Symptoms of Prurigo Nodularis
Greater proportion of those receiving nemolizumab monotherapy versus placebo achieved itch response, IGA success
Characteristics Differ for Melanomas in Children, Teens, Young Adults
Significant differences seen in distributions of primary tumor location by sex, race/ethnicity for pediatric, AYA groups
Small Fraction of Merkel Cell Carcinomas Due to Immunosuppressive Conditions
Most Merkel cell carcinoma cases are due to ambient ultraviolet radiation, Merkel cell polyomavirus
FDA Approves Bimzelx for Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Approval based on phase 3 trials showing clinical response at 16 weeks, with sustained benefit at 48 weeks
Consensus Statement Issued for Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil for Hair Loss
Seventy-six items achieved consensus, including indications for LDOM versus topical minoxidil, dosing for adults and teens, contraindications
LAUNCH ALERT: FDA Approves Bimzelx (Bimekizumab) for Moderate-to-Severe Hidradenitis Suppurativa
The dual IL-17A and IL-17F inhibitor demonstrated significant symptom reduction and sustained efficacy through 48 weeks
Teledermoscopy Accurate for Detecting Skin Cancers
TeleTeam detected 11 of 13 skin cancers with clinical photos, dermoscopy alone, with accuracy of 91 percent
Patch Test Positivity Rate Varies From 13 to 100 Percent for Cosmetics
Predominant allergens identified in cosmetics include nickel sulfate, fragrance mix I, cobalt chloride, para-phenylenediamine base
Uptick Seen in Thicker Melanomas Among Women Older Than 50 During Pandemic
Authors suggest reduced dermatology access led to a 'downstream increase of thicker melanoma'
Burden of Superficial Cutaneous Fungal Infection Quantified in U.S.
SCFIs account for about 0.54 percent of all ambulatory visits, with trend in annual SCFIs increasing
Greater Fine Particulate Matter Linked to Increased Odds of Eczema
In multivariable analyses after adjustment for demographics and smoking status, odds ratio was 2.21 for eczema in areas with higher PM2.5
Combo of Clinical Examination and Dermoscopy Most Accurate in Skin Cancer Diagnosis
Significant differences seen for diagnostic accuracy when specialty, experience, and examination methods are considered
Exposure to Gonadocorticoids Linked to Increased Odds of Alopecia
Gonadocorticoids linked to increased odds of lichen planopilaris and frontal fibrosing alopecia in women and men
FDA Approves Emrosi for Rosacea in Adults
Phase 3 trials show significant reduction in total lesion count versus Oracea and placebo
Topical Human Platelet Extract Noninferior for Photoaging of Hands
HPE performs as well as topical vitamin C for improvement in brown spot fractional area, wrinkle fractional area, luminosity
COVID-19 Linked to Long-Term Risk for Autoimmune, Autoinflammatory Disease
Demographic factors, including sex, age younger than 40 years, age 40 years and older, showed diverse associations with risk for outcomes
Cutaneous Malignant Melanoma Incidence Increasing Among the Elderly
Age-adjusted CMM incidence rate was 0.99 per 1,000 from 2012 to 2016, marking an increase from previous years
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