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High Sodium Intake Linked to Greater Risk for Eczema
“Excessive dietary sodium, common in fast food, may be associated with atopic dermatitis.”
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Study Finds Mace Risk Remains High in Patients with Psoriasis, Dyslipidemia
Current guidelines recommend statins “for patients with psoriasis who have additional risk-enhancing factors, similar to recommendations made for...
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Dupilumab Evaluated as Treatment for Pediatric Alopecia Areata
"We are very encouraged about the potential of using dupilumab for children with AA," said Dr. Emma Guttman-Yassky.
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Analysis Finds Minority of Chronic Wounds Treated by Dermatologists
The study also looked at costs, and what antimicrobials were used to treat wounds between 2011 and 2019.
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Prenatal Antibiotics May Increase Seborrheic Dermatitis Risk in Babies
In a previous study, the investigators found that exposure to antibiotics both in utero and during the first 90 days of life increases the risk...
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EASI, Other Instruments Recommended to Evaluate Patients With Atopic Dermatitis
The recommendations are part of a consensus statement based on an updated systematic review conducted by the Harmonizing Outcome Measures for...
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Recent Evidence for Home Phototherapy Benefits May Improve Access for Patients with Psoriasis
"It's important for physicians, insurance companies, and patients with psoriasis to understand that this is a very safe and effective form of...
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Subcutaneous Antifibrinolytic Reduces Bleeding After Mohs Surgery
Researchers examined the impact of off-label, locally injected tranexamic acid on postoperative bleeding outcomes following Mohs surgery.
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Treatments for Early HS Range From Topical Therapies to Laser Hair Removal
"For women, hormonal options like oral contraceptive pills and spironolactone can be a great option," said Dr. Christopher Sayed.
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Diagnosing Mild Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Early Stage Can Mimic Other Diseases
Most cases of early-stage HS can be diagnosed in a single clinic visit, but some patients may present with a limited history of disease.
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Pediatric Dermatologists Beat ChatGPT on Board Questions
Pediatric dermatologists performed significantly better than ChatGPT version 3.5 on multiple-choice and multiple answer questions, but not...
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Survey Spotlights Identification of Dermatologic Adverse Events From Cancer Therapies
Survey respondents classify and grade morbilliform, psoriasiform, and papulopustular rashes based on a review of photographs and text descriptions...
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Darker Skin Tones Underrepresented on Skin Cancer Education Websites
How inclusive is the representation of skin tones in photos of skin cancer on government websites?
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Consider a Four-Step Approach to Shared Decision-Making in Pediatric Dermatology
“Be clear that the patient has a say,” Dr. Kelly M. Cordoro said.
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FDA Requests More Information for RDEB Rx Under Review
Pz-cel, which comprises autologous, COL7A1 gene–corrected epidermal sheets, is being evaluated for its ability to enable normal type VII...