Dermatology
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Cumulative exposure to high-potency topical steroid doses drives osteoporosis fractures
"A 3% increase in the relative risk of osteoporosis and MOF was observed per doubling of the TCS dose."
From the Journals
Psoriasis registry study finds normal pregnancy outcomes
Pregnancy outcomes such as spontaneous abortion, neonatal problems, and congenital anomalies among women with moderate to severe psoriasis were...
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Expert calls for paradigm shift in lab monitoring of some dermatology drugs
A patient’s propensity for developing drug-induced liver injury from terbinafine use is not predictable from LFT monitoring, according to Dr....
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Child with yellow nodule
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Molecular insights suggest novel therapies for hidradenitis suppurativa
Many key molecular pathways involved in HS pathogenesis can be targeted by commercially available agents having other indications.
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Survey finds practice gaps in counseling women with hidradenitis suppurativa about pregnancy
Of those surveyed, 54% said they wished their doctors provided more counseling on HS and pregnancy.
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Delusional infestation surges during COVID-19 pandemic
Experts weigh in on management of this challenging disorder marked by tenacious false beliefs.
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Scaly lesion on forearm
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Expert shares hyperhidrosis treatment pearls
There are no systemic agents approved for hyperhidrosis, only case reports or small case series. For now, the two commonly used anticholinergics...
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Are pediatric and adult dermatitis the same disease?
Adults were found to have more signs of chronic AD, more hand eczema, different patterns of hand eczema, and a stronger relationship of disease...
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Are there COVID-19–related ‘long-haul’ skin issues?
Dr. Freeman believes that pernio and especially persistent lesions are caused by an immune response to COVID.