Dermatology
Conference Coverage
Trifarotene cream for acne meets all endpoints in twin phase 3 trials
PARIS – Selectivity for just one of the three retinoic acid receptors results in less of the classic retinoid side effects.
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Conference Coverage
IgA vasculitis may be more common in adults than assumed
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Novel oral agent shows unprecedented efficacy in psoriasis
PARIS – Selective tyrosine kinase 2 inhibitor reached a 75% PASI 75 response rate in moderate to severe psoriasis at 12 weeks.
From the Journals
Elevated type 2 diabetes risk seen in PsA patients
Type 2 diabetes risk was significantly higher among patients with psoriatic arthritis, even when compared with patients with psoriasis alone.
Conference Coverage
Noninvasive fat removal devices continue to gain popularity
SAN DIEGO – Dr. Mathew Avram said injectables are also playing a role.
Conference Coverage
Pantothenic acid enhances doxycycline’s antiacne effects
PARIS – Oral vitamin B5 prolonged disease control following doxycycline discontinuation.
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Opinion
October 2018
After a camping trip, a woman develops intensely pruritic erythematous papules and vesicles on her arms and hands.
Conference Coverage
Cutaneous lesions? Consider C. diphtheriae in those with foreign travel
ATLANTA –
From the Journals
Global incidence of rosacea estimated to be over 5%
Researchers used a systematic review and meta-analysis to estimate the global incidence of this chronic inflammatory skin condition.