Dermatology
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Whether diet, vitamins, or supplements can benefit patients with vitiligo remains unclear
WASHINGTON – Despite great patient interest, data on complementary and alternative treatments as adjunctive...
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VIDEO: Immunomodulators for inflammatory skin diseases
WASHINGTON - Off-label therapies discussed by Dr. Friedman include dapsone, hydroxychloroquine, and pentoxifylline.
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New cantharidin formulation alleviates molluscum contagiosum in pivotal trials
WASHINGTON – Significantly greater proportions of treated patients had complete clearance of lesions in two pivotal...
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There’s No Doubt: Blame the Drug
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Consider individualized testosterone protocol for transgender acne
Increased BMI and smoking raise risk of acne in transgender men treated with masculinizing doses of testosterone.
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Destress dermatologic procedures with honesty, distraction, relaxation
Strategies based on cognitive behavioral therapy can help ease children’s fears during dermatologic procedures.
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FDA extends Dupixent indication for 12- to 17-year-olds
While there are several systemic medications used as second-line therapy for treatment of pediatric AD, dupilumab is the first FDA-approved...
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BTK inhibitor calms pemphigus vulgaris with low-dose steroids
WASHINGTON – PRN1008 blocks BTK receptors on B cells, thus forestalling the B-cell mediated inflammatory cascade.
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Fluorouracil beats other actinic keratosis treatments in head-to-head trial
A head-to-head study of four different actinic keratosis treatments has found 5% fluorouracil cream achieved the highest treatment success rate....
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Comorbid skin conditions common in children with lichen nitidus
Lichen planus, lichen striatus, nail psoriasis, and cutaneuous atopy were the comorbid skin conditions in this cohort.