Dermatology
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Researchers stress importance of second COVID-19 vaccine dose for infliximab users
Significantly lower antibody concentrations seen after a first dose of the Pfizer or AstraZeneca vaccine in users of infliximab vs. vedolizumab...
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Novel analysis quantifies the benefit of melanoma screening
“Further studies are needed to determine whether individuals without a family history of melanoma may benefit from whole-body screening, and...
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Painful thickened breast lesion
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Oral sarecycline promising for papulopustular rosacea
“Always aim for clear skin.”
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National Psoriasis Foundation recommends some stop methotrexate for 2 weeks after J&J vaccine
The rationale is to optimize the antibody response to the killed-adenovirus COVID-19 vaccine.
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Contact dermatitis content varies among social media sites
The hashtag #contactdermatitis is the most used overall, but #AllergicContactDermatitis is more popular among physicians.
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Check all components in cases of suspected shoe allergy
Approximately 30% of patch tested patients with shoe allergies reacted to supplemental allergens.
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Will psoriasis patients embrace proactive topical therapy?
Results of year-long PSO-LONG trial show superior efficacy, compared with conventional reactive management.
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Contact allergen of the year found in foam in shin guards, footwear
The compound is likely not added intentionally, but is thought to result from reactions between additives during the manufacturing process.