Dermatology
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A cost-effective de-escalation strategy in advanced melanoma
While the use of immunotherapies over the past decade has improved the prognosis for patients with advanced melanoma, these drugs come with a...
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Education about OTC tools key for patients with acne and rosacea
No acne or rosacea visit is complete until overall skin care has been discussed, according to Hilary E. Baldwin, MD.
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Hairdressers have ‘excess risk’ of contact allergies
“Research has shown that up to 70% of hairdressers suffer from work-related skin damage, mostly hand dermatitis, at some point during their career...
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A 95-year-old White male with hypertension presented with itchy patches and bullae on the trunk and extremities
The patient takes many medications, including lisinopril for his hypertension.
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Online support tool improves AD self-management
The intervention, directed either at parents of children with AD or young adults with AD, “is very low cost, evidence based, easily accessible,...
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An integrative approach to atopic dermatitis features a long list of options
Dr. Lio has three main criteria, or “filters,” for complementary or alternative treatments: At least some clinical evidence for efficacy (...
From the Journals
Two biologics equally effective for extraintestinal manifestations of IBD
Ustekinumab and vedolizumab have similar effects on extraintestinal manifestations of inflammatory bowel disease, a real-world, retrospective...
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Remote assessment of atopic dermatitis is feasible with patient-provided images: Study
Overall, the main problem with remote assessment seems to be the feasibility of patients providing images, according to the investigator.
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Dupilumab-associated ocular surface disease in patients with AD: Unraveling the link
In the study, dupilumab treatment was associated with a significant decline in the production of Mucin5AC, suggesting a decline in function of the...
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Study finds systemic AD treatment relieves depressive symptoms along with skin symptoms
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Hair straighteners’ risk too small for docs to advise against their use
Primary care doctors are unlikely to address the increased risk of uterine cancer in women who frequently use hair straighteners that a new study...