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Cutaneous Malignant Neoplasm Risk Elevated After Blood or Marrow Transplant

Risk factors for subsequent neoplasm risk include age 50 years and older at BMT, male sex, post-BMT immunosuppression

By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | December 18, 2024

FDA Approves VTAMA® (tapinarof) cream, 1% for the Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis in Adults and Children 2 Years of Age and Older

FDA Approves VTAMA® (tapinarof) cream, 1% for the Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis in Adults and Children 2 Years of Age and Older

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By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | December 17, 2024

Thicker Melanoma Tumor Size Tied to Higher Risk of 20-Year Melanoma-Related Death

Findings for primary tumors of 0.8 to 1.0 mm versus those <0.8 mm

By Lori Solomon (HealthDay News) | | December 13, 2024

Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil Effective for Alopecia in Breast Cancer

All patients receiving surgery/radiotherapy alone or with chemotherapy had improvement or stability of alopecia with LDOM

By Elana Gotkine (HealthDay News) | | December 12, 2024

Dupilumab Efficacious for Atopic Dermatitis in Young Children

Findings seen for children with and without comorbidities, such as asthma, allergic rhinitis, food allergies

By Lori Solomon (HealthDay News) | | December 11, 2024

Incidence Rates of Cancer Not Increased in Patients With Vitiligo

Significantly lower risks for melanoma, lung cancer, bladder cancer seen for patients with vitiligo

By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | December 11, 2024

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
 

By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | December 11, 2024

Celiac Disease Linked to Higher Risk for Developing Alopecia Areata

Risk 25 percent higher when comparing matched individuals with and without celiac disease

By Lori Solomon (HealthDay News) | | December 10, 2024

Risk for Meniere Disease Higher in Patients With Atopic Dermatitis

Older age, female sex, and allergic comorbidities increase risk for developing Meniere disease

By Lori Solomon (HealthDay News) | | December 06, 2024

Durable Response Seen With Three Years of Deucravacitinib in Psoriasis

Safety profile consistent, clinical response durable among patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis

By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | December 04, 2024

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
 

By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | December 04, 2024

High Ultraprocessed Food Intake Linked to Active Psoriasis

Association persists after adjustment for age, BMI, alcohol intake, and comorbidities

By Elana Gotkine (HealthDay News) | | December 03, 2024

Nemolizumab Beneficial for Signs, Symptoms of Prurigo Nodularis

Greater proportion of those receiving nemolizumab monotherapy versus placebo achieved itch response, IGA success
 

By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | November 27, 2024

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
 

By Elana Gotkine (HealthDay News) | | November 26, 2024

Small Fraction of Merkel Cell Carcinomas Due to Immunosuppressive Conditions

Most Merkel cell carcinoma cases are due to ambient ultraviolet radiation, Merkel cell polyomavirus

By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | November 26, 2024

FDA Approves Bimzelx for Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Approval based on phase 3 trials showing clinical response at 16 weeks, with sustained benefit at 48 weeks
 

By Lori Solomon (HealthDay News) | | November 25, 2024

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

By Elana Gotkine (HealthDay News) | | November 21, 2024

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

| November 20, 2024

Teledermoscopy Accurate for Detecting Skin Cancers

TeleTeam detected 11 of 13 skin cancers with clinical photos, dermoscopy alone, with accuracy of 91 percent

By Elana Gotkine (HealthDay News) | | November 20, 2024

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

By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | November 20, 2024

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'

By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | November 20, 2024

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

By Elana Gotkine (HealthDay News) | | November 15, 2024

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

By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | November 13, 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