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Is Mohs Micrographic Surgery Beneficial for High-Risk cSCC?
Mohs yields high five-year disease specific survival, local recurrence-free survival, and regional/distant metastasis-free survival
Experts Address Lab Monitoring of Isotretinoin for Treating Acne
Consensus reached on recommendations to test alanine aminotransferase, triglycerides within a month prior to initiation and at peak dose
Should Secukinumab Dosing for Psoriasis Be Adjusted for Patient Weight?
PASI 90 responses significantly higher for secukinumab 300 mg every two weeks versus every four weeks for patients weighing ≥90 kg
Two Patient-Reported Outcome Measures Useful for Determining QoL With Acne
Systematic review finds that Acne-Q and CompAQ can be used for measuring acne-associated quality of life
Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome 32 Percent in Psoriasis Patients
Patients with psoriasis vulgaris or severe psoriasis had higher prevalence of MetS compared with other types
Tiny Mites Are Feeding on Your Skin, But for How Long?
Survey shows lack of knowledge may lead to behaviors that contribute to sun damage, skin cancer
Predictors of Diagnostic Delay in Psoriasis Identified
Male patients have longer diagnostic delay than female patients; longer diagnostic delay seen for those with psoriasis in specific areas
Study Compares Baricitinib to Dexamethasone for COVID-19
Baricitinib plus remdesivir shows similar efficacy but better safety profile than dexamethasone plus remdesivir in hospitalized adults
Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy Can Help Assess Psoriasis Severity
Mexameter erythema readings are a good representation of skin oxygenated hemoglobin, but not deoxygenated hemoglobin
Immediate, Delayed Reactions to Fragrances ID'd in Thai Population
Cinnamic aldehyde and cinnamic alcohol were most frequently encountered substances in immediate, delayed reactions
Lichen Sclerosus Linked to Depression, Anxiety in Adult Women
Lichen sclerosus remained significantly associated with depression and anxiety in multivariable analyses
Global Seroprevalence of Tickborne Lyme Disease About 14.5 Percent
Factors associated with Bb seropositivity include male sex, age ≥50 years, residence in rural areas, suffering tick bites
FDA Approves First Pill to Treat Severe Alopecia Areata
Olumiant is the first FDA-approved alopecia therapy that treats the entire body rather than a specific spot
Higher Fish Intake May Increase Melanoma Risk
Higher total fish intake, tuna intake, nonfried fish intake positively linked to risks of malignant melanoma, melanoma in situ
Tretinoin Precursors, Tretinoin Work Similarly for Facial Photodamage
MMP2 mRNA was significantly reduced in TTP-treated samples; changes in MMP2 were associated with changes in fine wrinkles
Alopecia Areata Symptom Impact Scale Tied to Disease Severity, Response
Alopecia Areata Quality of Life Index showed no correlation with AA severity pretreatment or posttreatment
Lotion, Cream, Gel, and Ointment Similarly Effective for Childhood Eczema
Patient choice and personal preferences should guide selection decisions
Do Personal Care Products Contribute to Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia?
Link seen for sunscreen and facial moisturizer; no link seen for facial cleanser, hair products, cosmetic foundation
Can Reflectance Confocal Microscopy Reduce Unnecessary Excisions?
Adjunctive RCM associated with higher positive predictive value, lower benign-to-malignant ratio compared with standard therapeutic care alone
Psoriasis Tied to Higher Risk for Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Authors say this association may be relevant to psoriasis management with some antipsoriatic agents
Sodium Intake Linked to Risk for Atopic Dermatitis
Authors suggest salt restriction may be low-cost, safe intervention for atopic dermatitis
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
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