Dermatology
Applied Evidence
How to assess and relieve that perplexing rashless itch
Your patient’s pruritus absent skin lesions might be self-limiting—or indicate systemic disease. Probing the nature of the symptom can point to...
Opinion
A 4-year-old presented to our pediatric dermatology clinic for evaluation of asymptomatic "brown spots."
A 4-year-old presents with asymptomatic "brown spots."
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Abrocitinib highly effective as long-term monotherapy in AD
JADE EXTEND study shows nearly 90% EASI-75 rate at 48 weeks.
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Topical tapinarof effective in pivotal psoriasis trials
Efficacy was comparable with potent topical corticosteroids, but without the side-effects baggage.
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Who’s at risk for depression on isotretinoin?
Large Scottish study concludes prior depressive history is the sole predictor.
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Arcuate eruption on the back
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‘Soak-and-smear’ AD protocol backed by evidence
Frequent bathing with moisturizer is now part of a validated strategy for control of atopic dermatitis in children.
Feature
Twelve medical groups pen letter opposing UHC copay accumulator program
“We see policies like this as sacrificing patients to the battle over high drug prices,” said Dr. Christopher Phillips.
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Birch bark derivative gel found effective for EB, in phase 3 study
"This is the first large clinical trial with placebo of a topical treatment that's worked for this terrible disease."
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Biologics may protect psoriasis patients against severe COVID-19
Preliminary evidence suggests biologics prevent the fearsome COVID-19 late cytokine storm.
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Hand eczema: Pan-JAK inhibitor delgocitinib shows dose-dependent response in phase 2b trial
“By mode of action, we think delgocitinib is more selective in the way of acting.”