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Atopic dermatitis may be a risk factor for GBS colonization in pregnancy
The study cohort included 566,467 pregnant women with an average age of 38.8 years.
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Mohs found to confer survival benefit in localized Merkel cell carcinoma
Results provide “preliminary data suggesting that treatment of localized, early-stage MCC with MMS may result in the most optimal patient survival...
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Dupilumab gains off-label uses as clinicians turn to drug for more indications
As the roster of approved and off-label indications grows, skin specialists said, pediatricians and other primary care providers should become...
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EMA validates marketing authorization application for delgocitinib cream
Delgocitinib is being evaluated for the treatment of chronic hand eczema in adults.
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Low-dose oral minoxidil for female pattern hair loss: Benefits, impact on BP, heart rate evaluated
“It was surprising how little ambulatory blood pressure and heart rate changed after an average of 6 months of treatment,” one of the authors said...
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Analysis reveals recent acne prescribing trends
The study period covered a mean of 1.9 million acne encounters per year.
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New evidence suggests genetic risk factors in hidradenitis suppurativa
Two new studies provide better understanding of the genetic factors that may underlie pathogenesis of this inflammatory skin condition.
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A 75-year-old White woman presented with diffuse erythema, scale, and pruritus on her scalp
The patient also had periorbital erythema, as well as erythema on the distal interphalangeal joints.
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Study aims to better elucidate CCCA in men
"We hope the data will prompt clinicians to assess for CCCA and risk factors in adult males with scarring alopecia," the researchers wrote.
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Despite recent uptick in cases, leprosy is very rare, expert says
Over the past several years, 150-250 cases of leprosy have been reported each year.
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Study validates use of new psoriatic arthritis prediction tool
To develop the tool, researchers evaluated 635 patients with psoriasis from a prospective longitudinal cohort study evaluating risk factors for...