Dermatology
News
FDA approves Eskata for treatment of raised SKs
Topical solution should be used only in the office of a health care provider, not in the home.
From the Journals
Acne severity shows negative impact on women’s self esteem
The literature review provided evidence that subjective, but not objective, perceptions of acne severity affected self-esteem.
News
FDA approves infliximab biosimilar Ixifi for all of Remicade’s indications
It is the third biosimilar of Remicade to be approved by the FDA.
Photo Rounds
Growing mass on trunk
Conference Coverage
JAK inhibitors for atopic dermatitis might hit JAK-pot
GENEVA –Three positive phase 2 trials of JAK inhibitors in patients with atopic dermatitis generated excitement at the EADV congress.
From the Journals
Obesity an independent risk factor for rosacea in cohort study of U.S. women
Previous epidemiologic studies examining the interaction between obesity and rosacea have shown inconsistent results.
From the Journals
Parents taking photos of kids’ lesions for telederm diagnosis looks promising
Concordance of teledermatology and in-person diagnoses was high.
Photo Rounds
Growths and darkened skin
From the Journals
Biosimilars and sources show mostly parallel safety profiles
Infliximab was the only active substance with more than one difference in safety concerns between the biosimilar and originator.
News
FDA approves IL-17A antagonist for treating psoriatic arthritis
Ixekizumab was compared with placebo in two phase 3 studies of patients with psoriatic arthritis.
News from the FDA/CDC
Mississippi has highest varicella vaccination rate
Lowest rate in kindergarten students belongs to the District of Columbia.