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Is the Incidence of Keratinocyte Carcinoma Lower for Patients of Color?

Incidence rates in patients with skin of color are about 10 percent of that seen for non-Hispanic Whites

By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | November 29, 2023

Occupational Exposure to Solar UVR Linked to Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer

Attributable burdens were 18,960 deaths and 0.5 million disability-adjusted life years, which almost doubled from 2000 to 2019

By Elana Gotkine (HealthDay News) | | November 20, 2023

Does Preop Staging With Imaging Impact Management of Merkel Cell Carcinoma?

Preoperative staging with cross-sectional imaging does not influence management in localized Merkel cell carcinoma

By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | November 20, 2023

Can Modified Photodynamic Therapy Offer Rapid Improvement of Acne?

More rapid onset of improvement, comparable efficacy, and good tolerability seen for M-PDT versus low-dose isotretinoin

By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | November 20, 2023

Recommendations Developed for Atopic Dermatitis Therapies

Guidelines include strong recommendations for monoclonal antibodies and JAK inhibitors

By Elana Gotkine (HealthDay News) | | November 16, 2023

5 Things Dermatology Residents Should Seek in a New Opportunity

For Dermatology Residents embarking on the next phase of their career journey, finding the right opportunity is a pivotal decision. A well-suited, post-residency opportunity ...

By myDermRecruiter | | November 15, 2023

How Can Dermatology Care Be Improved for Muslim Patients?

Incorporation of religion into cultural humility training recommended, as well as dermatology education at community events

By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | November 15, 2023

Can Mohs Appropriate Use Criteria Score Help Determine Keratinocyte Carcinoma Treatment?

Mohs micrographic surgery was only done on 32.3 percent of the keratinocyte carcinomas that qualified based on AUC score

By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | November 15, 2023

Acupuncture Offers Some Benefit in Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria

However, differences between acupuncture and sham acupuncture, wait-list control did not meet threshold for minimal clinically important difference

By Elana Gotkine (HealthDay News) | | November 14, 2023

Considerable Shortages of Minoxidil Recorded in Greater D.C. Area

Considerable shortages of 2.5, 10 mg minoxidil reported by pharmacies in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia

By Elana Gotkine (HealthDay News) | | November 09, 2023

Breaking into Dermatology: Tips for NPs & PAs

Why don’t you help Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants without dermatology experience find jobs in dermatology?

This is a question we are asked often....

By myDermRecruiter | | November 08, 2023

Does Specialty Training in Dermatopathology Lead to More Severe Diagnoses?

Specialty training linked to increased tendency to diagnose atypical melanocytic proliferations as pT1a melanomas

By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | November 08, 2023

Is There an Increased Risk for Skin Cancer for Older Adults With Actinic Keratoses?

Increased risk seen for any skin cancer, keratinocyte carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, and melanoma

By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | November 08, 2023

AI Getting Better at Detecting Skin Cancer

Software improvements show high sensitivity across skin cancer types, including melanoma

By Lori Solomon (HealthDay News) | | November 03, 2023

Skin Diseases Pose a Psychosocial Burden

Effect seen on patients' daily and work life

By Lori Solomon (HealthDay News) | | November 02, 2023

FDA Approves Wezlana for Multiple Inflammatory Diseases

Approval of the biosimilar allows for interchangeable use with Stelara in both adult and pediatric patients

By Lori Solomon (HealthDay News) | | November 02, 2023

Are Risks for Mortality, MACE, VTE Increased With JAK Inhibitor Use in Skin Conditions?

No increased risk observed for all-cause mortality, MACE, VTE versus placebo/active comparator in dermatologic conditions

By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | November 01, 2023

What Is the Prognostic Significance of Incipient Ulceration in Melanoma?

Patients with nonulcerated tumors have better survival than incipiently ulcerated cases in univariable analysis

By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | November 01, 2023

Lymphoid Reaction Observed in Eczema Patients Receiving Dupilumab

Histopathologic findings included sprinkled distribution of small hyperchromatic lymphocytes in the upper epidermal section

By Elana Gotkine (HealthDay News) | | October 30, 2023

Teens With Atopic Dermatitis More Likely to Experience Bullying

Adolescents with atopic dermatitis have higher odds of being bullied at higher frequency after adjustment for demographics, atopic comorbidities

By Elana Gotkine (HealthDay News) | | October 27, 2023

Nemolizumab Improves Symptoms in Prurigo Nodularis

Treatment efficacy seen in primary end points of itch response and Investigator's Global Assessment response

By Elana Gotkine (HealthDay News) | | October 26, 2023

Tapinarof Cream Safe, Effective for Plaque Psoriasis in Intertriginous Areas

12-week benefits include high rates of skin clearance, meaningful itch relief

By Lori Solomon (HealthDay News) | | October 25, 2023

Do Nutraceutical Supplements Have Beneficial Role in Acne Treatment?

Studies demonstrate potential benefit of vitamins B5 and D, botanical extracts (green tea), probiotics, and ω-3 fatty acids

By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | October 25, 2023

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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