Medical Dermatology
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Phase 3 prurigo nodularis trial shows positive results for nemolizumab
“The use of topical steroids was not allowed in this trial,” Dr. Shawn G. Kwatra said.
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Novel therapy shows promise for treating skin-predominant dermatomyositis
The study drug “is a potent, selective humanized IgG1-neutralizing antibody directed at IFN-beta,” said Dr. Aaron Mangold, the principal...
Aesthetic Dermatology Update
Treatment of craniofacial hyperhidrosis
The incidence of craniofacial hyperhidrosis has not been clearly defined but it is most commonly reported on the forehead, where the concentration...
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Studies validate IL-17 as hidradenitis suppurativa drug target
This clearly validates this target for the control of HS," reported lead investigator Alexa B. Kimball, MD, MPH.
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Novel single-use patch shows promise for primary axillary hyperhidrosis
“This is a new kind of device that is going to be a nice tool to have.”
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JAK inhibitor safety warnings drawn from rheumatologic data may be misleading in dermatology
The recently approved deucravacitinib is the only JAK inhibitor that has so far been exempt from these warnings.
The Optimized Doctor
How to become wise
Wise is more than being brilliant at bullous diseases or knowing how to sleep train a baby.
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Study finds quality of topical steroid withdrawal videos on YouTube subpar
“We were disheartened that patient testimonial videos had the poorest quality and reliability of the information sources,” Erika McCormick said....
Conference Coverage
Nearly one in three patients with IBD affected by skin lesions
“Skin lesions in IBD patients are much more prevalent than it is generally accepted. The lesions may be related to the pathogenesis of IBD, but it...
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Silicone-based film for radiation dermatitis: It works, so why isn’t it used?
Use of the film significantly reduced the incidence of grade 2 or 3 radiation dermatitis in a study of women with breast cancer.
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White male presents with pruritic, scaly, erythematous patches on his feet and left hand
A 47-year-old patient presents with pruritic, scaly, erythematous patches on his feet and left hand.