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Elimination Diets Aid Eczema Severity Only Modestly

Authors warn of some potential downsides to inform decision-making
By Physician’s Briefing Staff | | July 26, 2021

Disparities Seen for Racial, Ethnic Minorities in Outpatient Practices

Visit rates lower for Black individuals versus Whites for 23 of 29 specialties, with marked disparities for dermatology, otolaryngology, general surgery
By Physician's Briefing Staff | | July 23, 2021

Guidelines Updated for Treatment of Sexually Transmitted Infections

Updated recommendations include alternative regimens for bacterial vaginosis, management of
By Physician's Briefing Staff | | July 22, 2021

Is Risk for Infection Increased With Biologic Use in Psoriasis?

Risk for serious infections increased for new users of adalimumab, infliximab versus etanercept; reduced with ustekinumab
By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | July 21, 2021

Risk for Psoriasis Increased for Cancer Survivors

Increased risks seen for survivors of leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, skin cancer, and lung cancer in subgroup analyses
By Physician’s Briefing Staff | | July 21, 2021

Gender-Affirming Hair Removal Improves Mental Health

Odds of psychological distress, smoking, suicidal intent reduced among transgender and gender-diverse adults assigned male at birth
By Physician’s Briefing Staff | | July 21, 2021

AI System Could Help Clinicians Assess Psoriasis Severity

Novel simplified scoring system and associated AI model could help dermatologists quickly evaluate psoriasis severity
By Physician’s Briefing Staff | | July 21, 2021

Five Neutrogena and Aveeno Spray Sunscreens Recalled Due to Benzene

Johnson & Johnson said it was still investigating how traces of benzene were discovered in the sunscreens
By Physician’s Briefing Staff | | July 15, 2021

How Effective Is Cemiplimab for Advanced, Metastatic BCC?

Case report shows benefit for cemiplimab in patient with locally advanced ulcerated cSCC, two infiltrative BCCs
By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | July 14, 2021

Minocycline-Induced Hyperpigmentation Described in Elderly Male

Patient presented for examination of facial and ocular discoloration; eight-year history of minocycline use for acne vulgaris identified
By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | July 14, 2021

Questionnaire Responses About Dermatology History Inconsistent

History of psoriasis consistently reported, whereas history of atopic dermatitis is not
By Physician’s Briefing Staff | | July 13, 2021

Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Safe, Effective in Cancer Patients

Pronounced lag in antibody production after the first dose found versus noncancer controls
By Physician’s Briefing Staff | | July 13, 2021

Androgenetic Alopecia May Reduce Health-Related Quality of Life

Authors say patients with androgenetic alopecia may need psychological, psychosocial support
By Physician’s Briefing Staff | | July 12, 2021

Teens, Parents View Provider Sexual Health Discussions as Important

However, less than one-third of teens reported discussions about sexual and reproductive health topics other than puberty at most recent visit
By Physician’s Briefing Staff | | July 12, 2021

U.S. Cancer Mortality Rates Down From 2014 to 2018

Decrease seen for 11 of the 19 most common cancers among men and for 14 of the 20 most common cancers among women
By Physician’s Briefing Staff | | July 08, 2021

Can Primary Tumor Site Predict Merkel Cell Carcinoma Outcomes?

Tumors involving the scalp/neck carry the highest cumulative Merkel cell carcinoma-specific mortality incidence
By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | July 07, 2021

What Skin Reactions Are Seen After mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines?

Most common reactions include delayed large local reactions, local injection site reactions, urticaria, and morbilliform eruptions
By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | July 07, 2021

Immunocompromised? Why the COVID-19 Vaccine Might Still Protect You

By Denise Mann (HealthDay News) | | July 07, 2021

Prevalence of Psoriasis 3 Percent in U.S. Population Age Twenty-Plus

Prevalence similar for women and men, highest among Whites, not significantly different from 2003
By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | July 06, 2021

Shining a Light on Sunscreens

By Robert Preidt (HealthDay News) | | July 03, 2021

Risk of Migraine May Be Higher With Rosacea

Men with rosacea have twice the risk for self-reported migraine versus those without rosacea
By Physician’s Briefing Staff | | July 01, 2021

Adults With Psoriasis More Likely to Have Rheumatoid Arthritis

Subgroup analysis by age shows point estimate higher for adults aged 20 to 49 years than for those aged 50 years and older
By Physician’s Briefing Staff | | June 24, 2021

Topical Terbinafine Effective for Distal, Lateral Subungual Onychomycosis

Mycological cure rate was 69.9 percent; complete cure seen for 4.5 percent, with few adverse events
By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | June 23, 2021

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