Dermatology
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“Polka-dotted” feet
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Large circular thigh rash
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Acute-on-chronic itch is new frontier in atopic dermatitis
Research attention is focusing on role of circulating IgE-activated basophils.
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Novel topical acne combo hits marks in phase 3 trials
The fixed-dose combination of benzoyl peroxide and tretinoin is under FDA review.
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Daily sunscreen use will prevent more melanoma deaths than early detection
“Prevention is low cost, low risk, and effective.”
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International expert group agrees on redefining psoriasis severity
“What we came up with is a very sensible approach to defining whether patients should get either topical or systemic therapy.”
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Itchy, scaly lesions with sweating
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Expanded indications likely for apremilast
“My prediction is apremilast will have efficacy in children and teenagers comparable to what it has in adults.”
From the Journals
TNF inhibitor–induced psoriasis treatment algorithm maintains TNF inhibitor if possible
TNFI-induced psoriasis improved or resolved with topical medications alone in 63.5% of patients.
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Embrace new and classic acne treatments
Benzoyl peroxide celebrates 60 years as an acne therapy.
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Treatment pipeline holds promise for rosacea
Recent studies of low-dose oral minocycline and topical encapsulated benzoyl peroxide show potential.