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Remibrutinib Beneficial for Urticaria After H1-Antihistamine Treatment
Remibrutinib results in significant improvement in composite measure of itching and hives at week 12 after second-generation H1-antihistamine treatment
Tax-Loss Harvesting as a Strategy for Tax-Efficient Investing: A Physician’s New Friend
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...
Risk for Lymphoma, Skin Cancer Increased in Individuals With Tattoos
Increased risks seen based on twin cohort and case-cotwin studies
At-Home Light-Emitting Diode Devices Safe, Effective for Acne Treatment
Review finds red, blue, and combination wavelength devices are all effective
Biosimilars Amjevita and Imraldi as Effective as Humira for Psoriasis
Amjetiva and Imradi as effective as Humira for new users and in switcher analysis
Handheld Reflectance Confocal Microscopy Efficacious for Detecting Lentigo Maligna (Melanoma)
HH-RCM can precisely identify surgical margins and is associated with a reduction in recurrence rates of lentigo maligna (melanoma)
Lead, Toxic Chemicals Found in Synthetic Braiding Hair
TUESDAY, March 4, 2025 -- Some popular synthetic hair products used for braids, twists and extensions may contain cancer-causing chemicals and high levels of...
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
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...
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
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