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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
Interval Between Biopsy, SLNB Does Not Affect Melanoma Survival
No difference seen in melanoma-specific survival, disease-free survival, overall survival for early versus late interval
Rash, Itch After COVID Vaccine Rare & Quickly Resolves
Rashes, itchiness and other skin problems can develop after people receive COVID-19 vaccines, but such problems are rare and go away quickly, new research...
Medicaid Enrollment Reaches Record High During Pandemic
Surge in enrollment during pandemic means that a quarter of the U.S. population is now covered by the public program
Poll: Many 'High-Risk' Americans Unconcerned About Skin Cancer
AAD survey revealed that 49 percent of respondents were more worried about avoiding sunburn than preventing skin cancer
Risk Factors for PHACE Syndrome ID'd in Infantile Hemangiomas
Surface area of 25 cm
Animal Study Offers Hope for a Better Herpes Treatment
THURSDAY, June 17, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- Aiming to deliver a one-two punch to the herpes virus, animal research on an experimental drug found...
Skin Rashes May Indicate Positive Test for SARS-CoV-2
17 percent of individuals report skin rashes as first presentation and 21 percent report rashes as only clinical sign of COVID-19
Risk for Some Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes Up With Hidradenitis Suppurativa
In fully adjusted model, women with hidradenitis suppurativa have increased odds of spontaneous abortion, GDM, C-section
Higher BMI Linked to Increased Risk for Developing Psoriasis
Hazard ratio increased for overweight, obese class 1, obese class 2/3 compared with those with BMI <25.0 kg/m
FDA Approves StrataGraft for Deep Partial-Thickness Thermal Burns
Data show StrataGraft helps reduce the amount of healthy skin needed for grafting
Are Women Absorbing Toxins From Their Makeup?
By Physician’s Briefing Staff
Third Dose of COVID Vaccine Boosts Protection in Transplant Recipients
By Physician’s Briefing Staff
Narrowband UVB, Topical Steroid Combo Superior for Vitiligo
Combination treatment superior to topical corticosteroids alone, but target patch treatment success only 27 percent with combination
SARS-CoV-2 Not Detected in Surgical Electrocautery Plume
No virus was recovered from electrocautery performed using cell titer glow measurement for replicating virus
Second-Opinion Strategy Analyzed for Cutaneous Melanocytic Lesions
Decision-analytic model shows selective second-opinion strategy could increase diagnostic accuracy, decrease population-level costs
Barriers to Physician Skin Exam ID'd for Young Melanoma Survivors
Barriers to health care access linked to increased odds of suboptimal physician skin examination adherence
Gap Between Mortality in Rural and Urban Areas Has Increased
Difference increased in age-adjusted mortality rates between large metropolitan areas, rural areas from 1999 to 2019
Drop in Kawasaki Disease Seen During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Incidence decreased sharply after implementation of nonpharmaceutical interventions, such as mask wearing; seasonal pattern absent
Real-World Study Shows Power of Pfizer, Moderna Vaccines to Prevent COVID-19
Symptomatic and asymptomatic infection reduced by 81 percent after partial vaccination and by 91 percent after full vaccination
Dermatologists Receptive to AI, AuI for Diagnosis of Skin Lesions
Implementation challenges include disruption of the human physician-patient relationship, threats to accuracy
Review Links Topical Calcineurin Inhibitors With Lymphoma Risk
No association seen between topical calcineurin inhibitor use and cancer overall compared with nonactive comparators
NIH Starts Trial Assessing 'Mix & Match' COVID Vaccine Approach
Moderna plus Pfizer? J&J plus Moderna? There's a new clinical trial underway to assess the safety and effectiveness of mixing different types of booster...
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