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Study Identifies Factors That Affect Antibiotic Prescribing for Acne
Five themes affect long-term prescribing, including perceived lack of evidence to justify change, discomfort discussing contraception
Low Adherence to Follow-Up Seen for Primary Invasive Melanoma
Greater adherence to annual dermatology visits leads to reduced melanoma-specific mortality
Oral Minoxidil Not Superior to Topical for Male Androgenetic Alopecia
Oral minoxidil can be an option for patients who would rather take an oral therapy or cannot tolerate topical treatment
High-Strength Lidocaine Skin Creams Can Cause Seizures, Heart Trouble, FDA Warns
FRIDAY, March 29, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Some pain-relieving skin products contain potentially harmful doses of the numbing agent lidocaine and should be avoided,...
Model, Nomogram Predict Recurrence-Free, Melanoma-Specific Survival
Final model composed of six prognostic factors showed good prediction in development cohort and external validation
Tildrakizumab Efficacious, Safe for Plaque Psoriasis of the Scalp
Significant improvement seen in IGA response and PSSI 90, with no serious treatment-related adverse events
Second Primary Malignancy Risk Increased After Cutaneous B-Cell Lymphoma
Women have increased risk for thyroid, renal, lung cancers; men have highest risk for melanoma, bladder, prostate cancers
Improved Prognosis Seen With Regression of Primary Cutaneous Melanoma
Findings seen in patients with primary cutaneous melanoma undergoing SLN biopsy and those who progressed to unresectable stage
Do Skin Surface Temperature Measures Differ for Cellulitis, Pseudocellulitis?
Researchers find all skin surface temperature measures differ significantly between cellulitis and pseudocellulitis
Social Media + Photo-Editing Apps Tied to Higher Interest in Cosmetic Procedures
Increases seen in social media use and cosmetic consultations during the COVID-19 pandemic
Survey Assesses Perspectives on Patient Image Use in Dermatology
Most patients report an increase in trust in quality of medical care if they were asked for consent to use medical image
Wearable UV Dosimeter May Reduce Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer in Elderly
No significant reduction seen in incidence rates of actinic keratoses; no changes observed in anxiety, depression surveys
AAD: Long-Term Safety, Efficacy Seen for Delgocitinib Cream in Hand Eczema
No safety concerns observed during 36 weeks of treatment with delgocitinib cream 20 mg/g
AAD: Continuous Improvements Seen Through 68 Weeks for Deuruxolitinib in Alopecia
Proportion of patients achieving Severity of Alopecia Tool score ≤20 increased through 68 weeks of open-label extension
Your Go-To Job Board for Critical Dermatology Support Roles
Finding the right talent for your dermatology practice is crucial for providing exceptional patient care and driving success. However, hiring dermatology support providers (like...
AAD: Hair Regrowth Continues to Improve at 76 Weeks With Baricitinib for Severe Alopecia
Patients achieving SALT score ≤20 increased from 44.5 to 75.8 percent at week 52 to week 76
AAD: Lebrikizumab Shows Efficacy in Skin-of-Color Patients With Atopic Dermatitis
Among patients with atopic dermatitis and self-reported race other than White, 68.3 percent achieved EASI 75 at week 16
AAD: Bimekizumab Response Durable at Four Years for Moderate-to-Severe Psoriasis
After four years of bimekizumab treatment, more than six in 10 patients achieved and maintained complete skin clearance
AAD: Adult Acne Clinic Visits Increase With Exposure to Wildfire-Related Air Pollution
Rate of adult acne clinic visits 1.2-fold higher during 2018 California Camp Fire compared with nonfire weeks in 2015 and 2016
AAD: Risk for Second Primary Malignancy Increased for Melanoma Patients
Melanoma survivors at greatest risk for cutaneous melanoma, ocular melanoma, thyroid, brain, prostate cancers
Recommendations Developed for Managing Vitiligo in Young Patients
33 of 42 recommendations obtained 70 percent or higher composite agreement and strong agreement
Atopic Dermatitis in Children Tied to Learning, Memory Difficulties
However, finding limited to children with neurodevelopmental comorbidities, like ADHD or learning disabilities
AAD: Concerns Noted Relating to Use of AI Dermatology Apps
None of the apps are approved by the FDA; only two include disclaimers for lack of regulatory approval
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