Dermatology
From the Journals
AEDs strongly linked to rare serious skin reactions
The highest-risk AEDs were zonisamide, rufinamide, clorazepate, lamotrigine, carbamazepine, and phenytoin.
Photo Rounds
Multiple growths on face
Conference Coverage
New pediatric therapies show promise for influenza, multidrug-resistant pathogens
ORLANDO – Baloxavir, a recently approved fast-acting single-dose medication for influenza, is currently under study...
Quiz
A 77-year-old white male with a history of multiple nonmelanoma skin cancers as well as melanoma presented with an asymptomatic pink plaque on the vertex of the scalp.
A 77-year-old white male with a history of multiple nonmelanoma and melanoma skin cancers presented with an asymptomatic pink plaque on his scalp...
From the Journals
Atopic dermatitis hits mental health, quality of life
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Photo Rounds
Growing lesion on cheek
News
FDA accepts priority review of dupilumab for adolescent atopic dermatitis
Phase 3 study results of dupilumab in patients aged 12-17 years with atopic dermatitis were submitted to the agency.
From the Journals
Caffeinated coffee intake linked to lower rosacea risk
Caffeinated coffee intake is linked to a decreased incidence of rosacea, results of a large, observational study suggest.
Conference Coverage
Ligelizumab outperformed omalizumab for refractory chronic spontaneous urticaria
PARIS – Investigational drug ligelizumab achieved a faster response, higher clearance rate in a phase 2b study.
Conference Coverage
Secukinumab shows promise in hidradenitis suppurativa
PARIS – Strong efficacy in a pilot study underscores the importance of the Th17 pathway in the pathogenesis of this disease.
Conference Coverage
Think barrier repair for acne patients
LAS VEGAS – Quality moisturization is a must for acne patients and has been shown to improve TEWL, normalize ceramides, and repair the microbiome...