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When is antibiotic prophylaxis required for dermatologic surgery?
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Atopic dermatitis may be a risk factor for GBS colonization in pregnancy
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Mohs found to confer survival benefit in localized Merkel cell carcinoma
Results provide “preliminary data suggesting that treatment of localized, early-stage MCC with MMS may result in the most optimal patient survival...
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EMA validates marketing authorization application for delgocitinib cream
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Low-dose oral minoxidil for female pattern hair loss: Benefits, impact on BP, heart rate evaluated
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Analysis reveals recent acne prescribing trends
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Study aims to better elucidate CCCA in men
"We hope the data will prompt clinicians to assess for CCCA and risk factors in adult males with scarring alopecia," the researchers wrote.
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Despite recent uptick in cases, leprosy is very rare, expert says
Over the past several years, 150-250 cases of leprosy have been reported each year.
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Study validates use of new psoriatic arthritis prediction tool
To develop the tool, researchers evaluated 635 patients with psoriasis from a prospective longitudinal cohort study evaluating risk factors for...
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Study highlights diagnostic challenges of differentiating lichen sclerosus from vitiligo
The investigators aimed to characterize differences in LS and vitiligo based on history, physical exam, and demographic findings at the initial...
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Roflumilast cream appears safe, effective for children with psoriasis, researchers report
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Study evaluating in utero treatment for hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia seeks enrollees
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What factors cause multiple biologic failure in psoriasis?
“Prior cross-sectional and single-center studies have primarily analyzed therapeutic failure of a single biologic or biologics within one class,”...