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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

Risk for Atherosclerotic CVD Up in Association With Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus

Increased odds of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease seen in association with CLE and SLE, but not psoriasis

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

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

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Peripheral Globules, Related Lesion Dynamics Predict Outcomes in Melanocytic Nevi

By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | August 18, 2026

Upadacitinib Has Positive Benefit-Risk Profile for Severe Alopecia Areata

By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | August 18, 2026