Dermatology
Conference Coverage
Which solid organ transplant recipients face the highest risk of skin cancer?
Those at low risk for skin cancer include abdominal organ recipients, SOTR age of younger than 50 at time of transplant, and female gender.
Conference Coverage
Hair loss: Consider a patient’s supplement use
Insufficient data exist to recommend supplementation with zinc, riboflavin, folic acid, or vitamin B12 for hair loss, “but they may...
From the Journals
Secukinumab’s antipsoriatic effects confirmed in U.S. patient population
Results from a postmarketing trial conducted solely at U.S. centers found similar, albeit lower, responses to secukinumab 300 mg than was noted in...
News
FDA warns companies selling OTC skin lighteners
Among the side effects associated with hydroquinone products reported to the FDA are skin rashes, facial swelling, and skin discoloration or...
Opinion
24-year-old female presents with a 3-month history of nonpruritic rash
A 24-year-old female presents with a 3-month history of a nonpruritic rash with weekly recurrence.
From the Journals
Melanoma screening study stokes overdiagnosis debate
The research has reignited the controversy over the benefits and harms of primary care skin cancer screening.
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Hypocaloric diet controls joint activity in psoriatic arthritis – regardless of weight loss
A hypocaloric diet in patients with psoriatic arthritis improved disease activity and body composition.
Conference Coverage
PLA testing brings nuance to the diagnosis of early-stage melanoma
“Future prospective randomized clinical trials are needed to examine role of genetic expression profiling in staging and managing patients,” Dr....
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Study finds discrepancies in biopsy decisions, diagnoses based on skin type
Disparities in dermatologic care among Black patients, compared with White patients, have been well documented.
Conference Coverage
Apremilast has neutral effect on vascular inflammation in psoriasis study
“There has been a keen interest in understanding how psoriasis therapies impact cardiovascular risk.”
Conference Coverage
Photoprotection strategies for melasma are increasing
A guide to tinted sunscreens published in December 2021 recommended that consumers choose a product that contains iron oxides, is labeled as broad...