Dermatology
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Atopic dermatitis in adults, children linked to neuropsychiatric disorders
“Additional work is needed to really understand the mechanisms that drive these associations,” Dr. Joy Wan said.
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Cancer risk elevated in hidradenitis suppurativa patients
Overall cancer risk and risk of several specific cancers was significantly higher among adults with hidradenitis suppurativa compared with...
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California wildfires caused uptick in clinic visits for atopic dermatitis, itch
During the deadliest wildfire in California’s history in 2018, dermatology clinics 175 miles away at the University of California, San Francisco,...
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Rapid-onset rash
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COVID-19 complicates prescribing for children with inflammatory skin disease
Pediatric dermatologists say they would continue children on most immunosuppressive treatments, but are more reluctant to initiate.
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Hyperkalemia most common adverse event in women taking spironolactone
Of the 1,272 cases of hyperkalemia reported, only 25 occurred in women aged 45 years or less.
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Biologic approved for atopic dermatitis in children
Dupilumab becomes the only biologic medicine indicated for children with moderate-to-severe AD.
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Most patients with lichen sclerosus receive appropriate treatment
Analysis of a large insurance database points to underdiagnosis, especially in younger women and children.
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Chilblain-like lesions reported in children thought to have COVID-19
Two case series from Europe describe chilblain-like lesions in children with mild symptoms of COVID-19.
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Pink nose lesion
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Psoriasis patients with mental illness report lower satisfaction with physicians
Bettering the experience of patients with mental health comorbidities through a positive and supportive communication style could potentially...