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Suicidal Ideation Risk Elevated for Patients With Atopic Eczema
Key predictors of suicidal ideation included younger age and obesity, as well as pruritus, skin pain, symptom intensity
DermaRite Widens Recall to 32 Products Over Bacteria Risk
Recalled items include body washes, lotions, soaps, shampoos, sanitizers and wound cleansers sold nationwide and in Puerto Rico
Diagnostic Excisional Biopsies With Clear Margins Sufficient for Melanoma in Situ
In study, only one local recurrence seen in patient with involved margins at the excisional biopsy who did not undergo wide excision
Holistic Approach Recommended for Rosacea in Pregnancy
Patients face emotional distress and their babies may have physical harm from treatment
DermaRite Expands Recall of Creams and Sanitizers Over Infection Risk
Products may be contaminated with bacteria that can cause serious infections
High Clearance of Superficial BCC Seen With Photodynamic Therapy With 10% 5-Aminolevulinic Acid Gel
Histologic and clinical clearance higher with photodynamic therapy with 10 percent ALA gel versus vehicle
Global Prevalence of Hidradenitis Suppurativa Estimated at 0.99 Percent
Female sex was the only factor associated with prevalence estimates
N-NAIL Score More Accurate Than NAPSI for Diagnosing Nail Psoriasis
Both NAPSI and N-NAIL provide accurate cutoffs, but better accuracy seen with N-NAIL, with cutoff value of 2
Metabolic Syndrome, Circadian Syndrome Linked to Melanoma Risk
Stronger associations seen in men; risk for melanoma increases sharply when more than two components of MetS present in men
Risk for Serious Infection Up With Adalimumab Use in Hidradenitis Suppurativa Versus Psoriasis
Patients with hidradenitis suppurativa have increased likelihood of sepsis, genitourinary infection versus those with psoriasis
High Response to PD-1 Therapy Seen in Unresectable Desmoplastic Melanoma
Complete response rate was 37 percent, and post-hoc end point of objective response rate was 89 percent
Potential Benefits Seen for GLP-1 RAs in Hidradenitis Suppurativa Management
At six months, 50 to 60 percent of patients achieved a 1-point or higher reduction in HS Physician's Global Assessment
Patients With Obesity More Likely to Be Diagnosed With Earlier-Stage Melanoma
Individuals with obesity and serious comorbidities significantly more likely to have earlier T-stage at diagnosis
Lebrikizumab Efficacious, Safe for Patients With Skin of Color, Eczema
64.4 percent of patients with postinflammatory hyperpigmented lesions at baseline experienced reduced hyperpigmentation at week 24
Public Believes Dermatologic Side Effects From Cancer Treatment Are Common
Findings seen among both those previously treated for cancer and cancer-naive people
Firefighters Face Elevated Mortality Rates for Skin and Kidney Cancer
Suggestive increases for prostate and colorectal cancer mortality observed with more years as a firefighter
Researchers Identify Risk Thresholds Using 40-GEP to Manage Decisions for cSCC
40-gene expression profiling can inform adjuvant radiation therapy and surveillance imaging decision-making
Interclass Biologic Switching Effective for Patients With Psoriasis
Highest risk for infection associated with switching from anti-TNF-α to anti-IL-23p19, anti-IL-17A, anti-IL-12/23p40
LAUNCH ALERT: FDA Approves Anzupgo (Delgocitinib) Cream for Moderate-to-Severe Chronic Hand Eczema in Adults
The topical pan-JAK inhibitor is the first FDA-approved therapy specifically indicated for chronic hand eczema
40-Gene Expression Profile Predicts Local Recurrence in High-Risk cSCC
Three-year local recurrence-free survival, metastasis-free survival higher for class 1 versus class 2A or 2B patients
Risk for New-Onset Depression, Anxiety Elevated for Patients With Hidradenitis Suppurativa
No consistent differences seen across severity levels using treatment and HS-related surgical procedures as markers of severity
FDA Approves First Cream for Treating Chronic Hand Eczema
Key Takeaways
- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has given its nod to a new treatment for chronic hand eczema
- Anzupgo is now the...
Alopecia Areata Associated With Severe Psychosocial Impact
High levels of anxiety, depression, stigma, and impaired QoL reported by many patients; all linked to perceptions of illness
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