Dermatology
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FDA approves oral TYK2 inhibitor deucravacitinib for treating psoriasis
Approval was based on the results of two phase 3 trials of almost 1,700 adults with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis.
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Overall survival dips with vitamin D deficiency in melanoma
The research adds to existing evidence that “vitamin D levels can play an important and independent role in patients’ survival outcomes.”
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Polypodium leucotomos found to reverse AK skin damage
Microscopy at 12 months associated polypodium leucotomos with reversal of skin damage from actinic keratosis.
From the Journals
Isotretinoin prescribers need better education on emergency contraception
Two-thirds of providers reported receiving no education on emergency contraception, despite relevance to isotretinoin patients.
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FDA okays spesolimab, first treatment for generalized pustular psoriasis
The drug received priority review and had orphan drug and breakthrough therapy designation.
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Expert shares tips on hair disorders and photoprotection for patients of color
“I ask how often they wash their hair, because sometimes our recommendations for treatment are not realistic based on their current routine,” Dr....
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Hormonal therapy a safe, long term option for older women with recalcitrant acne
No pap smear or pelvic exam is required when prescribing oral contraceptives, but the risk of clotting should be discussed, Dr. Jenny Murase said...
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Hydroquinone, found in skin-lightening agents worldwide, linked with increased skin cancer risk
“The magnitude of the risk was surprising,” one of the study authors said.
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VTE risk not elevated in AD patients on JAK inhibitors: Study
The labels of JAK inhibitors include a boxed warning describing an increased risk of “serious heart-related events such as heart attack or stroke...
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Autoimmune disease patients’ waxing, waning response to COVID vaccination studied in-depth
Patients with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases have weaker vaccine-induced immunity to COVID but are able to build a humoral immune response...
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Body contouring tops list of cosmetic procedures with adverse event reports
Cosmetic in-office treatments continue to gain popularity, but patients and providers may be underinformed of risks.