Dermatology
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Expert calls for paradigm shift in lab monitoring of some dermatology drugs
A patient’s propensity for developing drug-induced liver injury from terbinafine use is not predictable from LFT monitoring, according to Dr....
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Molecular insights suggest novel therapies for hidradenitis suppurativa
Many key molecular pathways involved in HS pathogenesis can be targeted by commercially available agents having other indications.
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Delusional infestation surges during COVID-19 pandemic
Experts weigh in on management of this challenging disorder marked by tenacious false beliefs.
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Expert shares hyperhidrosis treatment pearls
There are no systemic agents approved for hyperhidrosis, only case reports or small case series. For now, the two commonly used anticholinergics...
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Are there COVID-19–related ‘long-haul’ skin issues?
Dr. Freeman believes that pernio and especially persistent lesions are caused by an immune response to COVID.
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Bathing now more widely accepted as an eczema treatment strategy
“Using a gentle fragrance-free, dye-free cleanser to clean skin is also important.”
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Guselkumab maintains psoriasis efficacy long after discontinuation
A potential flexible dosing indication for the IL-23 inhibitor is under study.
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Daily moisturizers a bedrock of atopic dermatitis management
“Without good barrier repair, infections and allergens can break through. The intention is to have that barrier repair a key point of moisturizer...
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Face masks can aggravate rosacea
The mask-aggravated rosacea, or “maskacea,” was mainly localized to the dorsal lower third of the nose as well as the cheeks.
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Baseline body surface area may drive optimal baricitinib responses
“This analysis may allow for a precision-medicine approach to therapy in moderate to severe AD.”
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Avoiding atopic dermatitis triggers easier said than done
Many AD patients are sedentary and avoid vigorous physical activity owing to heat and sweat as triggers.