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Semaglutide Beneficial for Hidradenitis Suppurativa in Patients With Obesity

Semaglutide added to standard treatments yields improvement in quality of life, reduction in flares

By Elana Gotkine (HealthDay News) | | September 25, 2024

Robotic Hair Transplant Technology ARTAS Found to Be Safe, Effective

Total yield rate lower, but not significantly so, on ARTAS side, and total transection rate also lower

By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | September 25, 2024

Multiple Methods ID Anatomic Location of Nonmelanoma Tumor When Location Uncertain

When the precise location of a nonmelanoma tumor is uncertain, surgeons consider multiple elements of available data

By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | September 25, 2024

Long-Term Survival Benefit Seen for Nivolumab in Advanced Melanoma

Continued survival benefit seen for nivolumab plus ipilimumab and for nivolumab monotherapy versus ipilimumab monotherapy

By Elana Gotkine (HealthDay News) | | September 19, 2024

FDA Approves Ebglyss for Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis

Approval is for new, first-line biologic treatment of eczema that is not well controlled with topicals in people 12 years and older

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

Once-Daily Roflumilast Cream Improves Atopic Dermatitis

Primary end point achieved by significantly more patients treated with roflumilast versus vehicle cream

By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | September 18, 2024

Cutaneous Head, Neck Melanoma Has Distinct Clinicopathological Profile

Worse locoregional control, distant metastasis-free survival seen for CHNM versus cutaneous melanoma of other sites

By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | September 18, 2024

Study Looks at Sex Differences in Melanoma Incidence

Melanoma incidence highest on trunk in men; incidence historically highest on limbs in women, but recent increases seen in truncal melanoma

By Elana Gotkine (HealthDay News) | | September 17, 2024

Real-Life Data Show Safety, Efficacy of Baricitinib for Severe Alopecia Areata

Mean value of SALT score decreased from average of 96.6 to 48 after 24 weeks of treatment

By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | September 11, 2024

UV Exposure Continues to Be Linked to Increased Melanoma Incidence in Those With Fair Skin

Studies on sunburn from last 20 years show positive significant odds ratios ranging from 1.23 to 8.48

By Dermsquared Editorial team | | September 11, 2024

Melanoma Incidence, Mortality Declining in Those Aged 30 to 49 Years

Melanoma incidence decreased for those aged 20 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49 years; decline in melanoma mortality seen for those aged...

By Elana Gotkine (HealthDay News) | | September 10, 2024

Skin Care Product Use by Children Tied to Phthalates/Replacement Metabolites

SCP use associated with urinary phthalate/replacement metabolites among young children

By Elana Gotkine (HealthDay News) | | September 09, 2024

LAUNCH ALERT: FDA Expands Approval of Klisyri for Broader Actinic Keratosis Treatment

The expanded indication increases the treatment area on the face and scalp from 25 cm2 to 100 cm2

By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | September 09, 2024

Link Between n-3 LCPUFA, Eczema Varies by Maternal COX1 Genotype

Risk for AD was lower in the n-3 LCPUFA versus placebo group among mothers with the TT genotype

By Elana Gotkine (HealthDay News) | | September 04, 2024

Prevalence, Odds of Skin Cancer, Melanoma Increased for Veterans

Prevalence and odds of any skin cancer, melanoma, and psoriasis diagnosis higher compared with nonveterans

By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | September 04, 2024

Metformin Eases Symptoms in Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia

Low-dose metformin linked to symptomatic improvement and modulation of gene expression in study involving 12 Black women

By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | September 04, 2024

Dietary Vitamin E May Be Protective Against Atopic Dermatitis

Vitamin C, retinol, and carotene are not causally tied to atopic dermatitis

By Lori Solomon (HealthDay News) | | August 30, 2024

People With Xylazine Wounds Face Barriers to Seeking Wound Care

Of those seeking medical care for xylazine wounds, 74 percent reported health care stigma, 58 percent inadequate pain and withdrawal management

By Lori Solomon (HealthDay News) | | August 29, 2024

Residual Tumor Common in Patients Undergoing Mohs for Basal, Squamous Cell Cancers

Most patients with BCC, SCC have residual tumor at time of MMS, including in some clinically appearing tumor-free after biopsy

By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | August 28, 2024

Platelet-Rich Plasma, Tranexamic Acid + Microneedling Beneficial for Melasma

Both platelet-rich plasma and tranexamic acid combined with microneedling improved melasma in split-face study

By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | August 28, 2024

Childhood Obesity Tied to Pediatric Immune-Mediated Skin Diseases

Weight gain may increase atopic dermatitis risk, while weight loss may lower the risk

By Lori Solomon (HealthDay News) | | August 27, 2024

Congo Says First Vaccines to Fight Mpox Arriving Next Week

By Robin Foster (HealthDay News) | | August 21, 2024

Collagen Peptide Beverage Beneficial for Skin Health in Young Women

Significant improvements seen in skin hydration, visual radiance and smoothness, and reduction in transepidermal water loss

By Elana Gotkine (HealthDay News) | | August 21, 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