Dermatology
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Chronic blistering rash on hands
The location of the patient’s lesions and multiple risk factors suggested that an uncommon disorder was at work.
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Red patches and thin plaques on feet
From the Journals
Severe psoriasis associated with increased cancer risk, mortality
Since these were associations only, any underlying mechanism is still unclear, the authors wrote.
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Dark patches around the trunk
From the Journals
Psoriasis risk rises with TNF inhibitor use in children with inflammatory disorders
“These data reflect the established association between inflammatory conditions and psoriasis development and suggest that TNFi exposure further...
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Skin changes on abdomen
Conference Coverage
No tacrolimus/cancer link in atopic dermatitis in 10-year study
MADRID – When will the boxed warning get the boot?
News
FDA approves minocycline foam for moderate, severe acne
Approval was based on three phase 3, 12-week, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, vehicle-controlled studies.
Conference Coverage
New mechanisms, therapies for acne considered
SEATTLE – Inflammation is a constant, and it’s never too late to reduce scarring.
Conference Coverage
Adjunctive therapy is among the roles for topical agents in psoriasis
SEATTLE – Topical agents have a place when a patient is doing well on treatment with a biologic, but is not responding completely
Conference Coverage
Once-daily oral JAK inhibitor for atopic dermatitis effective in phase 3 study
MADRID – “One day after taking the first pill, you can see really nice reductions in itch at both doses, compared with placebo.”