Dermatology
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Expanded indications likely for apremilast
“My prediction is apremilast will have efficacy in children and teenagers comparable to what it has in adults.”
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TNF inhibitor–induced psoriasis treatment algorithm maintains TNF inhibitor if possible
TNFI-induced psoriasis improved or resolved with topical medications alone in 63.5% of patients.
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Embrace new and classic acne treatments
Benzoyl peroxide celebrates 60 years as an acne therapy.
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Treatment pipeline holds promise for rosacea
Recent studies of low-dose oral minocycline and topical encapsulated benzoyl peroxide show potential.
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Merino wool clothing improves atopic dermatitis, studies find
In one study, the mean Eczema Area and Severity Index score in those initially randomized to merino wool improved from a mean baseline of 4.5 to 1...
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Sunscreen myths, controversies continue
At the end of the day, "the best sunscreen is the one a patient will use regularly and actually enjoy using."
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Expert shares key facts about keloid therapy
Management of keloids after excision is mainly based on anecdotal evidence
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Improvements in chronic hand eczema seen with oral gusacitinib in phase 2 study
The rapidity of response was noteworthy in these steroid-refractory patients.
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For SCC, legs are a high-risk anatomic site in women
The incidence of keratinocyte carcinoma in the United States is estimated to be 3.5 million cases per year, while all other cancers account for...
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Poor image quality may limit televulvology care
Photographs submitted by referring physicians may be better than those provided by patients.
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What happened to melanoma care during COVID-19 sequestration
Preliminary evidence indicates delayed diagnosis and treatment measurably worsened outcome indicators.