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Brut, Sure Brand Deodorants Under Recall Due to Benzene
There have been no reports of adverse events related to the recall, which is being conducted out of an 'abundance of caution'
Model May Predict PsA Risk in Patients With Plaque Psoriasis
Variables in the model include age at onset, duration, nail involvement, erythematous lunula, onychorrhexis, oil drop, subungual hyperkeratosis
Ichthyosis Scoring System Reliable for Measuring Disease Severity
Moderate to good interrater reliabilities exhibited by most body sites; good to excellent intrarater reliabilities also seen
Facial Vitiligo Area Scoring Index Reliable for Facial Involvement
Facial Vitiligo Area Scoring Index, using the fingertip unit, has high accuracy and intrarater reliability
Short-Term Exposure to Air Pollution Linked to Psoriasis Flare
Air pollution may trigger psoriasis flares in individuals with chronic plaque psoriasis
USPSTF Still Advises Syphilis Screening for At-Risk Teens, Adults
Grade A recommendation reaffirms 2016 recommendation for asymptomatic, nonpregnant adults and teens at increased risk
Sleep Disturbance Highly Prevalent in Psoriasis Patients
Strongest predictors of sleep impairment include anxiety and depression levels, pruritus exacerbation at night, in morning
Acral Lentiginous Melanoma Survival Varies by Race, SES
Differences in socioeconomic status contribute to survival disparities for Hispanic Black and White patients
Persons With Homelessness Have Higher Odds of Group A Streptococcus SSTIs
However, first-line antibiotic coverage against MRSA more often given to persons experiencing homelessness
Clinical Experts Develop Severity Scale for Alopecia Areata
Scale uses extent of scalp hair loss as primary basis for severity rating and includes four secondary features
Twenty-Nine Novel Loci Identified for Acne Susceptibility
Meta-analysis of genome-wide association studies adds to knowledge of genetic contribution to acne susceptibility
Knowledge of High Skin Cancer Risk Might Modify Risky Behaviors
Those at high risk of skin cancer accurately assessed risk and reported lower likelihood of future tanning bed use
Nivolumab Combo Treats Advanced Esophageal Squamous-Cell Carcinoma
Overall survival longer in patients receiving first-line treatment with nivolumab plus chemo or nivolumab plus ipilimumab versus chemo alone
Which Treatment Is Most Efficacious for Male Androgenetic Alopecia?
Greatest increase in first end point of total hair count at 24 weeks was seen for 0.5 mg/day dutasteride
How Does MMS Compare to Wide Local Excision for cSCC?
Mohs micrographic surgery is less expensive and results in 2.22 weeks of perfect health gained over five years versus WLE
Metastases Occur in About 2 Percent of Cutaneous SCCs
Risk factors for metastases include age, male sex, and immunosuppression
Pfizer Will Ask FDA to Approve Its COVID-19 Vaccine for Children Under 5 Years
If approved, the two-shot regimen would become the first approved for use in children this young
Novel Algorithm May Help Classify Skin Diseases
New algorithm uses multistage fusion process that includes clinical images, dermoscopy images, and patient meta-data
Reporting of Race, Ethnicity Has Improved in Dermatology Trials
However, proportion of reporting articles including at least 20 percent non-White representation unchanged at 38.1 percent
How Does Risankizumab Compare to Fumaric Acid Esters for Plaque Psoriasis?
Significantly more patients achieved ≥90 percent improvement in PASI at week 24 with risankizumab versus FAE
Skyrizi Approved for Psoriatic Arthritis
Approval based on two Phase 3 trials showing more than 50 percent of patients receiving Skyrizi achieved ACR20 response at 24 weeks
Self-Help Aids Quality of Life for People With Psoriasis
Findings show modest, but significant, benefit from either compassion-based or mindfulness-based self-help
Risk for Cancer Increased After VTE for Patients With Psoriasis
Standardized incidence ratio was 3.0 during first year of follow-up after VTE and decreased to 1.5 during subsequent years
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