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Factors Linked to Development of Pediatric Psoriasis Identified
Factors independently linked to development include atopic dermatitis, family history of psoriasis, skin and fungal infections
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
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.
Adalimumab Efficacious Adjunct to Surgery for Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Risk for postoperative wound infection, complications, hemorrhage no greater with adalimumab versus placebo in hidradenitis suppurativa
Lyme Disease Tied to Higher Risk for Psychiatric Conditions, Suicide
Risk particularly heightened in the six months following diagnosis
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
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
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
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
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,...
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
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
Which Treatments Are Safest for Moderate-to-Severe Psoriasis?
Controlled swelling linked to reduced risk; in subgroup analysis, risk increased with stage of edema
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
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
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
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
Two Cases of Facial Eruption ID'd After mRNA-1273 Vaccine Receipt
Facial rash with pustules seen on presentation, with leukocytosis with neutrophil predominance in two patients
Is Efficacy Sustained for Approved Dose of Ixekizumab Over Five Years?
≥75 percent improvement from baseline in Psoriasis Area and Severity Index was achieved by 78.8 percent at week 264
Acne Negatively Impacts Emotional Health of Adult Women
Adult women with acne describe disruption to their personal and professional lives
Elimination Diets Aid Eczema Severity Only Modestly
Authors warn of some potential downsides to inform decision-making
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
Guidelines Updated for Treatment of Sexually Transmitted Infections
Updated recommendations include alternative regimens for bacterial vaginosis, management of
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