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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?

As many as 50 million Americans deal with acne. The blemishes can be painful and, for some, embarrassing.

Now, researchers may have found a...

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

Annual Costs Estimated for Wart Treatment in the U.S. for 2015-2017

Per-patient costs for evaluation and management estimated at $288.28 for cutaneous warts and $431.47 for anogenital warts in 2019

By Physician’s Briefing Staff | | April 27, 2022

Dermatopathologists Perceive Overdiagnosis of Skin Lesions

However, the perception of overdiagnosis of melanocytic skin lesions does not impact diagnosing behaviors

By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | April 20, 2022

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The Distance Between Habit and Strategy

By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | October 23, 2026

From Poster to Practice: The Control Gap in CIndU

| October 23, 2026