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Factors ID'd for Self-Exam Compliance Among Melanoma Patients
Younger age, female sex, increased disease severity, and having a significant other to help with exams may improve compliance
By Physician’s Briefing Staff | | May 31, 2022
U.S. Adults Lack Knowledge on Tanning, Sunburn Risks
About four in 10 U.S. adults believe a common tanning myth or are unaware of sunburn risks
By Physician’s Briefing Staff | | May 27, 2022
Beliefs Associated With Sunscreen Use Identified for Over 50s
Odds of using sunscreen increased for those who believe it will prevent sunburn, those whose romantic partners think they should
By Physician’s Briefing Staff | | May 26, 2022
What Are the Indicators for Mohs Surgery in Seniors?
Patients aged 85 years and older receiving Mohs surgery more likely to have tumors on the face and to have high functional status
By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | May 25, 2022
Google Searches for Skin Conditions Increase During Wildfires
Searches for eczema, acne, itchy, itchy skin, red skin increased with a 10 µg/m
By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | May 25, 2022
Nearly Four in 10 Older Women Remain Sexually Active
Authors say women should speak to their providers about sexual health, including the impact of menopause-related symptoms
By Physician's Briefing Staff | | May 23, 2022
Comorbidities Explored in Palmoplantar Pustulosis
Patients with PPP have significantly higher risk for ankylosing spondylitis, Graves disease than those with psoriasis vulgaris
By Physician’s Briefing Staff | | May 23, 2022
Candidate Biomarkers Identified for Psoriasis Progression
Genomic, proteomic, and metabolomic biomarkers identified from systematic review of relevant studies
By Physician’s Briefing Staff | | May 20, 2022
Does Intense Pulsed Light Augment Minocycline Therapy for Acne Vulgaris?
Combination treatment has better clinical efficacy than minocycline alone for patients with acne vulgaris
By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | May 18, 2022
Could Omega-3 Fatty Acids Fight Acne?
By Cara Murez (HealthDay News) | | May 18, 2022
Cosmetic Outcome Comparable With 1-, 2-cm Suture Spacing
No significant difference seen in total mean Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale score assessed by patients, observers
By Physician’s Briefing Staff | | May 18, 2022
Risk for Ectopic Pregnancy Increased for Women With Psoriasis
Ectopic pregnancy is only adverse pregnancy outcome significantly associated with psoriasis
By Physician’s Briefing Staff | | May 18, 2022
How Safe Is Bimekizumab for Moderate-to-Severe Plaque Psoriasis?
In pooled analyses of data from eight randomized clinical trials, no increased risk for TEAEs seen with increased duration of exposure
By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | May 11, 2022
Is Electrical Impedance Spectroscopy Beneficial for Pigmented Skin Lesions?
Sensitivity increased for biopsy decisions when using EIS versus dermoscopy, especially for those rarely using dermoscopy
By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | May 11, 2022
Ban of Indoor Tanning Beds Would Reduce Cancers, Cut Costs
Intervention would yield net monetary benefit of £10.6 million and net health benefit of 530 QALYs
By Physician’s Briefing Staff | | May 11, 2022
Normal-Looking Skin Involved in Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Normal-appearing skin is type I interferon-rich environment; interferon-induced gene expression changes seen in all major skin type cells
By Physician’s Briefing Staff | | May 10, 2022
AAD: Baricitinib Tops Placebo for Hair Regrowth in Alopecia Areata
In two phase 3 trials, baricitinib superior to placebo in terms of percentage of patients with a SALT score of 20 or less at...
By Physician’s Briefing Staff | | May 07, 2022
Abrocitinib Efficacious for Eczema, Regardless of Dupilumab Response
Twelve weeks of abrocitinib 200 or 100 mg efficacious, safe, but proportion of responders higher for dupilumab responders
By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | May 04, 2022
Is Tranexamic Acid, Platelet Rich Plasma Effective for Melasma?
Both melasma area severity index, modified MASI significantly reduced with TXA, PRP treatment
By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | May 04, 2022
Physician Assistants Commonly Employed in Dermatology
Mean annual increase of 11.6 percent in number of PAs in dermatology reported compared with 7.8 percent in all other specialties
By Physician’s Briefing Staff | | May 04, 2022
Sun Protection Misinformation Still Common
Yet, six in 10 U.S. adults give themselves high marks for sun protection
By Physician’s Briefing Staff | | May 03, 2022
Should Basal Cell Carcinoma Management Be Based on Age?
Age was not associated with any outcome among patients aged 70 years and older with basal cell carcinoma
By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | April 27, 2022
Does Invasive cSCC Risk Increase With Severe Actinic Keratosis Lesions?
Risk increased in patients with Olsen grade III lesions and especially for those who needed additional treatment
By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | April 27, 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