Rare Diseases
Conference Coverage
Target plantar keratoderma when managing ‘mild’ EBS
LONDON – Plantar keratoderma was associated with a vicious circle of pain, reduced mobility, subsequent weight gain, and further foot problems.
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Hand deformity happens early in children with dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa
LONDON – By age 12, all children with recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa had moderate to severe hand deformity with reduced finger flexion...
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Epidermolysis bullosa classification criteria refined and ready
LONDON – Epidermolysis bullosa classification criteria have been reworked and are a further step in understanding the rare genetic disease.
Conference Coverage
Psoriasis ointment helped with itch, healing in phase 2 EB study
LONDON – Low-dose calcipotriol ointment significantly improved wound healing and itch in people with epidermolysis bullosa in a pilot study.
Conference Coverage
Losartan showing promise in pediatric epidermolysis bullosa trial
LONDON – No safety concerns have been seen so far with the antihypertensive drug losartan in children with the skin blistering disease.
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High cost of wound dressings for epidermolysis bullosa highlighted
LONDON – Dressing and bandage costs were highest for study participants with the generalized severe subtype, at about $112,450 per patient...
From the Journals
Most epidermolysis bullosa patients turn to topical antimicrobials
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News
FDA approves first treatment for advanced epithelioid sarcoma
Tazemetostat earns accelerated approval for the treatment of patients aged 16 years and older with metastatic or locally advanced epithelioid...
From the Journals
Expedited review programs not shortening drug development
While it may be hard to understand the impact of the many expedited review programs introduced at the FDA, there is still room for improvement in...
For Residents
Annual Skin Check: Examining the Dermatology Headlines of 2019
As the calendar year comes to an end, this article reviews unique issues in dermatology that made the news in 2019: chemical sunscreen, the...
Case Reports
North American Blastomycosis in an Immunocompromised Patient
Blastomycosis generally produces a pulmonary form of the disease and, to a lesser extent, extrapulmonary forms, such as cutaneous, osteoarticular...