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Severe Eczema Tied to Depression, Internalizing Behaviors in Children

Mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis not linked to symptoms of depression, but linked to internalizing behaviors from age 4 years

By Physician’s Briefing Staff | | September 01, 2021

Guidance Issued for Preventing Cutaneous SCC in Solid Organ Recipients

For five of six actinic damage and skin cancer index stages, consensus-based recommendations developed

By Physician's Briefing Staff | | September 01, 2021

Global Disease Burden Related to Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Explored

Number of new cases, deaths, and DALYs attributable to NMSC expected to increase at least 1.5-fold by 2044

By Physician's Briefing Staff | | September 01, 2021

Opportunities Exist to Improve Recognition of Pediatric Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Pediatric patients likely to see pediatricians, dermatologists, emergency department staff, and family physicians before diagnosis

By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | August 25, 2021

Does QOL Improve After Interpolated Flap Repair for Nasal Skin Cancer?

Improvement seen in total Skin Cancer Index score, all three subscale scores at 16 weeks after flap takedown versus before MMS

By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | August 25, 2021

Psoriatic Arthritis Worsens QoL in Patients With Psoriasis

Individuals with psoriasis/PsA have decreased ability to participate in social roles and activities, more depression symptoms

By Physician’s Briefing Staff | | August 25, 2021

Factors Linked to Development of Pediatric Psoriasis Identified

Factors independently linked to development include atopic dermatitis, family history of psoriasis, skin and fungal infections

By Physician’s Briefing Staff | | August 24, 2021

Previous Tx in Metastatic Melanoma May Cut Response to ACT TIL

Prior therapy linked to lower objective response rate to adoptive cell transfer with tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes compared with no prior therapy

By Physician’s Briefing Staff | | August 19, 2021

Incidence, Prevalence of Melanoma, NMSC Have Increased Since 1990

Incidence, prevalence, DALY, mortality rates higher for men every year since 1999; incidence, prevalence of melanoma higher in Northern U.S.

By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | August 18, 2021

Adalimumab Efficacious Adjunct to Surgery for Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Risk for postoperative wound infection, complications, hemorrhage no greater with adalimumab versus placebo in hidradenitis suppurativa

By Physician’s Briefing Staff | | August 18, 2021

Lyme Disease Tied to Higher Risk for Psychiatric Conditions, Suicide

Risk particularly heightened in the six months following diagnosis

By Physician's Briefing Staff | | August 17, 2021

Health Care Visits for Sunburn Are Rare

Most sunburn encounters occur in the outpatient setting and are treated by a dermatologist or family medicine provider

By Physician's Briefing Staff | | August 13, 2021

Hospitalizations Disproportionate for Black Patients With Hydradenitis Suppurativa

2008 to 2018 saw increase from 49.7 to 62.9 percent in Black patients admitted with hidradenitis suppurativa diagnosis

By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | August 11, 2021

Fewer Cancers Might Be Missed With Full-Body Skin Examinations

Authors recommend that dermatologists perform a total-body skin examination even when a patient is referred for a suspicious lesion

By Physician’s Briefing Staff | | August 11, 2021

Cutaneous Beta-HPV May Up Risk for Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Beta-HPV detected in skin swabs may predict cuSCC risk, but no link seen for serologic evidence of past beta-HPV infection

By Physician’s Briefing Staff | | August 11, 2021

Diagnosis of Inflammatory Arthritis Tied to Impaired Male Fertility

Men diagnosed at age 30 years or younger had a significantly lower mean number of children than those diagnosed at age 31 to 40,...

By Physician's Briefing Staff | | August 10, 2021

Remetinostat Gel Promising for Basal Cell Carcinoma

Overall response rate of 69.7 percent seen with topical HDAC inhibitor; complete resolution observed for 54.8 percent of tumors on pathologic exam

By Physician’s Briefing Staff | | August 06, 2021

Antibody Combo Prevents Infection From SARS-CoV-2 Exposure

Single dose of REGEN-COV reduces symptomatic, asymptomatic infection risk in household contacts of infected persons for 28-day period

By Physician’s Briefing Staff | | August 05, 2021

Which Treatments Are Safest for Moderate-to-Severe Psoriasis?

Controlled swelling linked to reduced risk; in subgroup analysis, risk increased with stage of edema

By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | August 04, 2021

Is Upadacitinib Superior to Dupilumab for Atopic Dermatitis?

Upadacitinib demonstrated superior efficacy compared with dupilumab, was well tolerated in patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis

By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | August 04, 2021

What Factors Impact Risk for Cellulitis in Chronic Leg Edema?

Controlled swelling linked to reduced risk; in subgroup analysis, risk increased with stage of edema

By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | August 04, 2021

Certain Dermoscopic Structures Linked to Melanoma Detection

Odds for melanoma detection highest for presence of white structures, pseudopods, irregular pigmentation, blue-white veil, and peppering

By Physician’s Briefing Staff | | August 04, 2021

Papers on COVID-19 in Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis Carry Risk for Bias

Risk for bias high in papers relating to patients with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis receiving biologic therapies

By Physician’s Briefing Staff | | August 04, 2021

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Peripheral Globules, Related Lesion Dynamics Predict Outcomes in Melanocytic Nevi

By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | August 18, 2026

Upadacitinib Has Positive Benefit-Risk Profile for Severe Alopecia Areata

By Dermsquared Editorial Team | | August 18, 2026