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Dermsquared Appoints April Armstrong, MD, MPH, as Editor-in-Chief of the Dermatology Online Journal
April Armstrong, MD, MPH, announced as Editor-in-Chief of Dermatology Online Journal
Mediterranean Diet Tied to Improvement in Psoriasis
Sixteen-week intervention showed significant improvement in Psoriasis Area and Severity Index
Higher Tattoo Exposure Linked to Reduced Melanoma Risk
Overall melanoma risk lower for those who had received four or more tattoo sessions, had three or more large tattoos
FDA Approves Opzelura for Atopic Dermatitis in Children
It is the first topical JAK inhibitor approved in the U.S. for pediatric atopic dermatitis
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Tied to Reduced Mortality in Patients With Psoriasis
Risk reductions stronger in those with psoriasis versus those with obesity or type 2 diabetes without psoriasis
Combo Microfocused US, Microneedle Fractional Radiofrequency Safe, Effective for Facial Rejuvenation
High satisfaction seen with combined microfocused ultrasound and microneedle fractional radiofrequency
'Rule Out Melanoma' Terminology Has Low Positive Predictive Value for Melanoma Diagnosis
Only 13.41 percent of biopsies labeled ROM were histologically confirmed as melanoma, most of which were melanoma in situ
Painful, Blistering, Severe Sunburn Tied to Higher Risk for Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Findings seen for any history of severe sunburn, including during childhood
Novel Oral Supplement Boosts Effect of Pharmacological Treatment for Alopecia
Increased clinical efficacy seen for adults with androgenic alopecia or female androgenic alopecia
AMD Risk Increases With Psoriasis
Risk for unspecified AMD lower for those treated with biologics versus topical corticosteroids alone
Skin Cancer Risk Reduced for Patients Treated With Nicotinamide
Greatest effect was seen when nicotinamide was initiated after the first skin cancer
Tool With 14 Predictors Improves Prediction of Invasive Melanoma
Best-fitting model includes 14 predictors and two statistical terms, yielding discriminatory accuracy of 0.74
Eczema Recurrence Rate of 23.4 Percent Reported After Discontinuing Dupilumab
Predictors with significant effect on recurrence include allergic conjunctivitis, duration of treatment <16 weeks, male sex
Poor Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Health Increases Psoriasis Risk
Significantly higher risk for psoriasis noted, especially among those with high genetic risk
Image-Based System Reliable for Evaluating Vitiligo Lesions
UV-image Target-VASIs demonstrated strong correlations with tracing paper and clinician Target-VASIs
CNN Model Performs Similarly to Dermatologists for Differentiating cSCCs
CNN model yielded area under the curve of 0.69 compared with 0.70 for combined dermatologists' assessment
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
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