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Comorbidity Burden Higher in Generalized Pustular Psoriasis
Most prevalent conditions in GPP were hypertension, psoriatic arthritis, type 2 diabetes, hyperlipidemia
Online Symptom Checkers Often Not Accurate for ID'ing Skin Rashes
Even when correct in diagnosis, broad differentials and low specificity of results contribute to diagnostic uncertainty
COVID-19 Mainly Mild, Moderate in Eczema Patients Receiving Tralokinumab
76 of 77 patients with COVID-19 were unvaccinated; no new safety signals reported after COVID-19 vaccination
Instruments ID'd for Measuring Eczema Control, Itch Intensity
Consensus reached for Recap of Atopic Eczema and Atopic Dermatitis Control Tool for measuring eczema control
Lenabasum Studied for Refractory Cutaneous Dermatomyositis
Results of phase 2 study suggest clinical benefit and favorable safety profile, warranting further study of lenabasum for DM
Treatment Sequence Studied for Advanced BRAF-Mutant Melanoma
Two-year overall survival higher for those initiating treatment with combo nivolumab/ipilimumab versus dual BRAF/MEK inhibition
High Sunburn Frequency Through Life Linked to Melanoma, cSCC Risk
Stable high and high-to-low trajectories had increased risks compared with stable low trajectory
More Eczema Patients Achieve Itch-Free State With Ruxolitinib
Difference in itch numerical rating scale 0/1 was significant on day 2 and persisted through week 8
IV Immune Globulin Bests Placebo for Dermatomyositis
More adults receiving IVIG versus placebo had Total Improvement Score of at least 20 at 16 weeks
Apremilast May Offer Cardiometabolic Benefit in Psoriasis Patients
5 to 6 percent decrease seen in subcutaneous and visceral adiposity at week 16 of treatment, which was maintained at 52 weeks
FDA Approves Dupixent for Prurigo Nodularis
This priority review-based approval makes Dupixent the first treatment for the inflammatory skin condition
Is Long-Term Tapinarof Cream Safe, Effective for Psoriasis?
For up to one year, 40.9 percent of patients achieved complete disease clearance with a four-month remittive effect; no new safety signals seen
Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy Status Predicts Melanoma Survival
SLN positivity significantly associated with lower five-year disease-specific survival among patients with clinical stage IIB/C cutaneous melanoma
Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Psoriasis May Be Causally Related
Genetic predisposition to psoriasis not linked to total IBD, but is associated with Crohn disease
Several Factors Significantly Tied to Atopic Dermatitis Disease Burden
Strongest associations seen for disease severity and time spent managing symptoms
Roflumilast Yields Better Results for Chronic Plaque Psoriasis
Two multicenter trials show significantly greater percentage of patients treated with roflumilast versus vehicle had IGA success at week 8
Burden of Ambulatory Hidradenitis Suppurativa Visits Up During Summer
51 percent of ambulatory visits for hidradenitis suppurativa occurred during May to August
Psoriasis Patients Find Psoriatic Arthritis Screening Worthwhile
Participants report feeling empowered by comprehensive screening
Dupilumab Eases Atopic Dermatitis in Children Younger Than 6 Years
Signs and symptoms of atopic dermatitis improved with dupilumab versus placebo in addition to topical corticosteroids
Is Efficacy of Itraconazole for Tinea Corporis/Cruris Higher With Greater Dose?
400-mg dose of itraconazole achieves higher cure rate, but cost is 120 percent greater compared with 100-mg dose
Few Europeans Use Photoprotection All Year Round
Only 56 percent of Europeans were aware that sun protection is useful when weather is overcast
Causal Effect ID'd for IBD With Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis
Crohn disease, but not ulcerative colitis, associated with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis
TikTok 'Slugging' Trend Has People Coating Their Faces With Grease
To slug or not to slug? That's the question for millions of TikTok users, who turn to the social media giant for tips and...
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