Dermatology
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Ustekinumab quells aortic inflammation in patients with severe psoriasis
SAN DIEGO – The benefit may be a class-associated effect.
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Dual kinase inhibitor performs well in its first safety, efficacy study for atopic dermatitis
SAN DIEGO – The novel molecule, ASN002, inhibits Janus kinase and spleen tyrosine kinase.
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VIDEO: With new therapies available, it’s the ‘decade of eczema,’ researcher says
SAN DIEGO – “This revolution in atopic dermatitis, or eczema, stems from our increased knowledge of the disease.”
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VIDEO: U.S. melanoma incidence hits all-time high
Annual U.S. incidence rates of invasive and in situ melanoma steadily climbed to a new high of 178,560 cases in 2018.
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Anti–IL-33 antibody stakes a first-in-class claim on moderate to severe atopic dermatitis
SAN DIEGO – Benefits lasted at least 2 months after one 300 mg IV infusion in a study of 12 patients.
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VIDEO: SPF 100 sunscreen outperformed SPF 50 in Vail study
SAN DIEGO – Head-to-head comparison of two sunscreens, one SPF 50 and the other SPF 100, showed more frequent sunburn protection from SPF 100.
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Upadacitinib calms itch, clears skin in moderate to severe atopic dermatitis
Almost 60% of those taking 30 mg of the JAK1-selective inhibitor experienced 90% skin clearance in the phase 2b study.
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Oral treatment for menorrhagia shows promise for melasma
SAN DIEGO – Results in patients with melasma have been “amazing,” according to Amit Pandya, MD.
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Acne is linked to higher chances of major depression
More than skin deep: Acne delivers a blow to mental health.
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Here comes bimekizumab, the newest IL-17 inhibitor
KAUAI, HAWAII – “If this holds up in phase 3, it’s going to be a new world for our patients and for us, ” said Craig L. Leonardi, MD.
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VIDEO: With tinea capitis, don’t be fooled by a Wood’s lamp
KAUAI, HAWAII – When it comes to diagnosing tinea capitis, you really can’t rely on a Wood’s lamp, according to pediatric dermatologist Robert...