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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
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
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
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
AI System Could Help Clinicians Assess Psoriasis Severity
Novel simplified scoring system and associated AI model could help dermatologists quickly evaluate psoriasis severity
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
How Effective Is Cemiplimab for Advanced, Metastatic BCC?
Case report shows benefit for cemiplimab in patient with locally advanced ulcerated cSCC, two infiltrative BCCs
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
Questionnaire Responses About Dermatology History Inconsistent
History of psoriasis consistently reported, whereas history of atopic dermatitis is not
Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Safe, Effective in Cancer Patients
Pronounced lag in antibody production after the first dose found versus noncancer controls
Androgenetic Alopecia May Reduce Health-Related Quality of Life
Authors say patients with androgenetic alopecia may need psychological, psychosocial support
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
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
Can Primary Tumor Site Predict Merkel Cell Carcinoma Outcomes?
Tumors involving the scalp/neck carry the highest cumulative Merkel cell carcinoma-specific mortality incidence
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
Immunocompromised? Why the COVID-19 Vaccine Might Still Protect You
WEDNESDAY, July 7, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- COVID-19 vaccinations may not offer as much protection to people with compromised immune systems, but just how...
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
Shining a Light on Sunscreens
Sunscreen isn't just for pool gatherings and beach outings: Using sunscreen every day could reduce your risk of skin cancer, experts say.
Daily use...
Risk of Migraine May Be Higher With Rosacea
Men with rosacea have twice the risk for self-reported migraine versus those without rosacea
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