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Hypericin Photodynamic Therapy Effective for Early-Stage MF/CTCL

Hypericin PDT more effective than placebo after six weeks of treatment; index lesion response rate increased with progressive cycles of treatment
By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | August 10, 2022

FDA Warns Amazon, Other Vendors About Sale of Skin Tag Removal Products

No over-the-counter medications have FDA approval for the removal of moles and skin tags
By Physician’s Briefing Staff | | August 10, 2022

Atopic Eczema Tied to Higher Risk for Dementia in Older Adults

Dose-response relationship seen, with greater risk with more severe eczema
By Physician’s Briefing Staff | | August 09, 2022

Dermatologist Visits Shorter for Asian Psoriasis Patients

Asian patients have visits of shorter mean duration compared with White patients, non-Asian patients as a single group
By Physician’s Briefing Staff | | August 08, 2022

Two Years of Tralokinumab Safe, Efficacious for Atopic Dermatitis

75 percent improvement in Eczema Area and Severity Index was 82.5 percent with two years of tralokinumab
By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | August 03, 2022

Did COVID-19 Diagnostic Delay Affect Melanoma, cSCC Characteristics?

No significant differences seen in mean primary melanoma Breslow thickness for prepandemic era, subsequent periods
By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | August 03, 2022

Banana Boat Sunscreen Recalled Due to Benzene

Company says it has not received any reports of adverse events
By Cara Murez (HealthDay News) | | August 01, 2022

Characteristics of Photoaggravated Atopic Dermatitis Described

Response rates for deucravacitinib significantly higher versus placebo or apremilast for PASI 75, sPGA 0/1
By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | July 27, 2022

Is Deucravacitinib Effective, Well Tolerated for Plaque Psoriasis?

Response rates for deucravacitinib significantly higher versus placebo or apremilast for PASI 75, sPGA 0/1
By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | July 27, 2022

AI and Dermatologists Similarly Judge Melanoma Thickness

Readers most accurately discriminated between thin (≤1.0 mm) and thick melanomas (>1.0 mm)
By Physician’s Briefing Staff | | July 26, 2022

Manifestations of Monkeypox Described in Case Series

95 percent of 528 cases presented with rash; 73 and 41 percent had anogenital and mucosal lesions, respectively
By Physician's Briefing Staff | | July 25, 2022

T-Cell-Rich Lymphoid Infiltrates ID'd After Pfizer COVID-19 Shot

Three types of infiltrates revealed on histologic examination including cutaneous T-cell lymphoid hyperplasia
By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | July 20, 2022

Does Margin Status Impact Recurrence in Scalp cSCC?

No association seen with risk for local recurrence, but five-year disease-specific mortality lower for patients with clear margins versus close/involved margins
By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | July 20, 2022

FDA Approves First Topical Treatment for Vitiligo

Opzelura can be used twice daily in patients ages 12 years and older
By Physician’s Briefing Staff | | July 20, 2022

Smoking Is Causally Associated With Psoriasis Risk

Causal effect found of smoking initiation, cigarettes per day, lifetime smoking on psoriasis; no causal link seen for alcohol consumption
By Physician’s Briefing Staff | | July 20, 2022

Urgent Health Care Use Up for Adults With Concomitant Eczema, Asthma

Those with concomitant atopic dermatitis, asthma had increased risk for hospitalizations and fewer visits in outpatient clinics
By Physician’s Briefing Staff | | July 19, 2022

Berdazimer Gel Efficacious, Safe for Molluscum Contagiosum

Odds of complete clearance of MC lesions increased for patients receiving berdazimer gel 10.3 percent versus vehicle for 12 weeks
By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | July 13, 2022

Do Melanoma Surgical Delays Impact Mortality Outcomes?

Adjusted survival curves from the multivariable model for effectiveness showed higher drug survival for guselkumab
By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | July 13, 2022

Tapinarof Effective for Longer-Term Treatment of Plaque Psoriasis

Complete disease clearance observed in 41 percent of patients with tapinarof cream 1 percent used once daily
By Physician’s Briefing Staff | | July 13, 2022

Many Younger Adults Lack Sun Protection Knowledge

Survey shows lack of knowledge may lead to behaviors that contribute to sun damage, skin cancer
By Physician's Briefing Staff | | July 12, 2022

Study Compares Biologics for Long-Term Treatment of Psoriasis

Adjusted survival curves from the multivariable model for effectiveness showed higher drug survival for guselkumab
By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | July 06, 2022

Skindex-Mini Can Play Role in ID'ing Pediatric Eczema Severity

Based on validated IGA, EASI, POEM, and CDLQI, the Skindex-Mini Total score could distinguish atopic dermatitis severity
By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | July 06, 2022

Many Gen Z Americans Have Sun Safety All Wrong

By Physician's Briefing Staff | | July 06, 2022

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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