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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
Travel Time to Tanning Facilities Negatively Linked to Melanoma Incidence
Six high-risk clusters were identified with respect to county-level melanoma rate
Launch Alert: FDA Approves Emrosi for Inflammatory Lesions of Rosacea
The approval marks the first oral minocycline formulation for the papules and pustules characteristic of the condition
Risk for Psoriasis Increased With Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Use in Cancer
ICI users have about a twofold increase in risk for developing psoriasis, with findings consistent across all follow-up intervals
Pain Prevalent Among Mohs Surgeons, Reported by 88.7 Percent
Male surgeons less often complain of upper back pain, but more often report lower back pain than female surgeons
New Set of Risk Factors Can Boost Detection of Suspicious Skin Lesions
C4C risk score achieved sensitivity of 80.46 ± 2.50 percent and specificity of 62.09 ± 1.90 percent, outperforming other models
First Cases of Sexually Transmitted Ringworm Reported in the U.S.
All five known cases involved men who have sex with men; the rashes cleared up with antifungal treatments
Using Filtering Function Before Skin Biopsy Can Reduce Benign-to-Malignant Ratio
Health care system in Denmark employing filtering function before biopsy achieved low benign-to-malignant ratio over 15 years, but at high cost
Potential Genetic Link ID'd Between Thyroid Disease, Alopecia Areata
Significant genetic predictions of alopecia seen with hypothyroidism, Hashimoto thyroiditis, and subacute thyroiditis
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