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Early FDG PET/CT Can ID Metabolic Changes in Advanced Melanoma

Metabolic changes associated with progression-free survival in patients receiving pembrolizumab
By Elana Gotkine (HealthDay News) | | January 29, 2024

2004 to 2019 Saw Increase in Isotretinoin Use in Girls, Women

In base case analysis, 178 pregnancies were exposed to isotretinoin, with a doubling of the number per year during the study period
By Elana Gotkine (HealthDay News) | | January 25, 2024

Rituximab + Prednisone Yields Lasting Complete Remission in Pemphigus

Relapses occurred in 42.2 and 83.7 percent of patients receiving rituximab plus prednisone versus prednisone alone
By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | January 24, 2024

Most Melanomas in Black Patients Located on Acral Skin

Patients with nonacral cutaneous melanomas more likely to be immunocompromised, have personal history of cancer
By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | January 24, 2024

Climatic Hazards Linked to Aggravation of Atopic Dermatitis

Evidence of aggravation of AD seen for most climatic hazards, with impact ranging from direct to indirect effects
By Elana Gotkine (HealthDay News) | | January 24, 2024

Study IDs Risks to Offspring Associated With Prenatal Opioid Exposure

Prenatal opioid exposure linked to increased risk for infection, eczema and dermatitis, and asthma in offspring
By Elana Gotkine (HealthDay News) | | January 19, 2024

FDA Approves AI Device That Helps Spot Skin Cancer

The first medical device powered by artificial intelligence and designed to help doctors catch skin cancer has been approved by the U.S. Food and...
By Robin Foster (HealthDay News) | | January 18, 2024

Factors ID'd That Affect Medical Decision-Making in Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Five factors identified, including suffering threshold, perceptions of treatment risk, treatment fatigue
By Elana Gotkine (HealthDay News) | | January 17, 2024

What Are the Skin Cancer Recurrence Rates for Superficial X-Ray Therapy?

Over 22 years, two-, five-, and 10-year tumor recurrence rates were 2.2, 6.0, and 10.5 percent, respectively
By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | January 17, 2024

Is Dermoscopy, Reflectance Confocal Microscopy Combo Best for Assessing Vitiligo?

Sensitivity and specificity of dermoscopy combined with RCM was higher than RCM or dermoscopy alone
By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | January 17, 2024

12.8 Percent of Unique Prescribers Prescribed Topical Antifungals in 2021

Top 10 percent of prescribers by volume prescribed 44.2 percent of all prescriptions for antifungals
By Elana Gotkine (HealthDay News) | | January 11, 2024

Some Advanced Melanoma Patients Start Systemic Therapy Shortly Before Death

Reduced odds of receiving immune therapy seen in association with female sex, elevated LDH, BRAF mutation, poor ECOG performance status
By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | January 10, 2024

Does COVID-19 Infection Raise the Odds of Alopecia Areata?

Patients with COVID-19 have a significantly higher incidence of AA than controls, irrespective of clinical subtype
By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | January 10, 2024

LAUNCH ALERT: Berdazimer Topical Gel 10.3% (ZELSUVMI) Receives FDA Approval for Treatment of Molluscum Contagiosum in Adult and Pediatric Patients

The groundbreaking treatment is the first-and-only topical prescription medication for molluscum that can be applied outside of a medical setting
By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | January 08, 2024

Transgender, Gender-Diverse Individuals Report Acne-Related Stigma

Barriers to acne treatment include cost, lack of multidisciplinary care, mistrust toward health care system
By Elana Gotkine (HealthDay News) | | January 03, 2024

Does Adapalene/Benzoyl Peroxide Gel Prevent Scar Worsening in Acne?

Maintenance therapy with adapalene/benzoyl peroxide gel and benzoyl peroxide gel effective in acne vulgaris
By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | January 03, 2024

Variants in Cancer-Predisposing Genes Linked to Early-Onset Merkel Cell Carcinoma

19 percent of patients with early-onset Merkel cell carcinoma have well-described variants in genes associated with cancer predisposition
By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | January 03, 2024

Skin Clinic Visits Increased With High Carbon Monoxide Levels Due to Wildfires

Atypical summer peak CO levels in Boston region in 2023 linked to spike in AD, dermatitis, eczema-related clinic visits
By Elana Gotkine (HealthDay News) | | January 03, 2024

Biological Agent Trials for Psoriasis Rarely Include Patient Images

A total of 203 images were shared depicting 60 patients, for an overall sharing rate of 0.1 percent
By Elana Gotkine (HealthDay News) | | December 29, 2023

Updated Guidelines Released for Management of Atopic Dermatitis

Changes in this update include guidance on shared decision-making, factors to consider for each recommendation
By Elana Gotkine (HealthDay News) | | December 28, 2023

Is Deucravacitinib Better Than Placebo, Apremilast for Scalp Psoriasis?

Deucravacitinib more efficacious for improving moderate-to-severe scalp psoriasis, and is well tolerated
By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | December 27, 2023

Study Looks at Incidence of Melanoma Among Indigenous Americans

Incidence rates higher among men than women and for those aged 55 years or older versus age 15 to 39 years
By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | December 27, 2023

One in Five New Dermatology Drugs Were First in Class Over the Past Decade

Furthermore, nearly four in 10 new dermatologic drug approvals were deemed clinically useful
By Lori Solomon (HealthDay News) | | December 22, 2023

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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