Dermatology
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Swedish registry study finds atopic dermatitis significantly associated with autoimmune diseases
Findings could lead to better monitoring of comorbidities and deeper understanding of disease burden and AD pathophysiology, the authors write.
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COVID-19 vaccines: Safe for immunocompromised patients?
Data are limited thus far, and the safety and efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccines in immunocompromised patients remain unknown.
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Antihistamine prescribing for AD varies by specialty
Dermatologists are more likely to follow the American Academy of Dermatology management guidelines.
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A 70-year-old presented with a 3-week history of asymptomatic violaceous papules on his feet
Make the Diagnosis - January 2021
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Study results support screening rosacea patients for cardiometabolic disease
A meta-analysis of more than 50,000 patients shows increased prevalence of risk factors.
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Moving from subtypes to phenotypes is simplifying management of rosacea
With the previous method of subtyping, many rosacea patients failed to fit neatly into any of the four categories, producing confusion and...
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Phase 1 study: Beta-blocker may improve melanoma treatment response
“It’s exciting that an extremely inexpensive drug like propranolol that could be used in every country around the world could have an impact on...
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Acute-on-chronic itch is new frontier in atopic dermatitis
Research attention is focusing on role of circulating IgE-activated basophils.
Conference Coverage
Novel topical acne combo hits marks in phase 3 trials
The fixed-dose combination of benzoyl peroxide and tretinoin is under FDA review.
Conference Coverage
Daily sunscreen use will prevent more melanoma deaths than early detection
“Prevention is low cost, low risk, and effective.”
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International expert group agrees on redefining psoriasis severity
“What we came up with is a very sensible approach to defining whether patients should get either topical or systemic therapy.”