Dermatology
Conference Coverage
Multidisciplinary approach touted for atopic dermatitis
"I think we really gained insight to how a more holistic approach benefited the patient," Dr. Lawrence Eichenfield said.
Conference Coverage
LGBTQ patients face unique skin risks
Watch out for skin cancer in gay men, hormone-induced acne in transmasculine patients
Conference Coverage
TNF inhibitors linked to threefold increased risk of psoriasis in JIA patients
Although this study confirms earlier research finding an increased risk of psoriasis after TNF inhibitor exposure, it does not necessarily change...
Conference Coverage
Psoriasis associated with an increased risk of COVID-19 in real-world study
Those treated with TNF-alpha inhibitors, methotrexate, and apremilast had statistically lower risks of COVID-19 vs. those on topical therapy.
Conference Coverage
Debate: Should biologics be used for milder cases of psoriasis?
The decision to use a biologic should hinge on how badly patients and their quality of life are affected, Dr. Langley said.
Conference Coverage
Tofacitinib: Small study shows big cutaneous sarcoidosis response
“Not only did patients get better, but they were in many cases able to come off their baseline immunosuppressive regimen."
Conference Coverage
Topical anticholinergic for axillary hyperhidrosis shows fewer side effects
The agent, which shows strong activity at the application site but reduced systemic activity, is moving through the U.S. regulatory process.
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Pigmented palmar lesions
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Boosting the presence of darker skin in rheumatology education
Doctors are beginning to address educational gaps in rheumatologists’ exposure to rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases in people with darker...
From the Journals
Most patients with chronic inflammatory diseases have sufficient response to COVID-19 vaccination
A preprint publication of a study of 133 people with chronic inflammatory disease and 53 controls shows that those with CID mount immune responses...
From the Journals
Teen tanning bed ban would prevent more than 15,000 melanoma cases
As a public health intervention, ban compares favorably with smoking education campaigns and breast cancer screening.