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Breakthrough COVID studies lend support to use of new boosters in immunosuppressed patients
The findings of two studies underscore the importance of booster vaccine doses in those with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases who are taking...
From the Journals
What’s the true role of Demodex mites in the development of papulopustular rosacea?
“Growing knowledge of rosacea’s pathophysiology has established that a consistent multivariate disease process underlies its potential...
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Monkeypox features include mucocutaneous involvement in almost all cases
In Europe, the data support monkeypox as a largely sexually transmitted disease that self-resolves in about 4 weeks.
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Alopecia areata: Positive results reported for two investigational JAK inhibitors
“This is truly transformative therapy,” one of the investigators, Brett King, MD, PhD, said.
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Training program linked to less hand eczema for hairdressers
“The lack of primary prevention of OHE in hairdressing vocational schools may be a missed opportunity in the prevention of the disease.”
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA approves dupilumab for treatment of prurigo nodularis
Approval was based on data from two randomized, controlled trials, PRIME and PRIME2, comparing dupilumab with placebo in 311 adults with...
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Many factors linked with higher, lower risk for hand eczema
Hand eczema is one of the most common skin disorders and is the most common occupational skin disease, the authors wrote.
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Apremilast may have some cardiometabolic benefits in patients with psoriasis
The trial does help answer the question of whether apremilast can induce weight loss ... something that earlier trials suggested.
From the Journals
Psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis insurance coverage remains restrictive
A database review showed restrictive coverage of specialty medications for psoriatic disease beyond the label indications.
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When is an allergic reaction to raw plant food due to tree pollen?
Allergy tests may be needed for people who report atypical or severe reactions or who also react to cooked or processed plant foods.
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Uncombable hair syndrome: One gene, variants responsible for many cases
A deficiency in the shaping and mechanical strengthening of the hair shaft occurs in the UHS phenotype, which is characterized by dry, frizzy, and...