Dermatology

News, opinions and meeting coverage in dermatology.

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Dermatologist Debunks Sunscreen Misinformation Making the Rounds on Social Media

Focus should be on protecting your skin amid rising rates of skin cancer, she said

FDA APPROVED sofpironium (Sofdra) over a photo of a sweat stain on the armpit of a t-shirt

Topical Agent for Hyperhidrosis Wins FDA Approval

Sofpironium gel meets all primary and secondary endpoints in two vehicle-controlled trials

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Certain Clinical Factors Tied to Poor Response to Biologics for Psoriasis

Previous exposure to biologics, higher BMI, smoking all negatively linked to response

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Secret Pentagon Anti-Vax Campaign; FDA's Tylenol Warning; E. Coli at the Olympics

Health news and commentary gathered by MedPage Today staff

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Izokibep Marches on for Psoriatic Arthritis

Early phase III data cement case for novel IL-17A inhibitor

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Tanning Salons Are Overdue for a Regulatory Burn

In the meantime, don't forget to educate patients on the risks

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CDC Warns About Chocolate Brand; Raw Garlic and Acne; Odd Appeal of Cow Pedicures

Health news and commentary gathered by MedPage Today staff

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Middle-Age Man Presents With Necrotizing Mass on Nose

Rare condition can be deadly without early diagnosis and treatment

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Make the Diagnosis: His Daughter Gifted Him With This. What is It?

A 35-year-old man presented to the doctor with complaints of fever, sore throat, cough, diarrhea, and a rash that developed over the prior 2 days. Can you diagnose the patient?

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More Salty Diets Linked to Higher Risk of Atopic Dermatitis

Further study needed to explore link between skin sodium and autoimmune inflammatory conditions

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Neoadjuvant Strategy Establishes Standard of Care for Resectable Stage III Melanoma

A third as many clinical events versus adjuvant therapy, 6 weeks of treatment for many patients

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Intralesional Therapy for Melanoma Effective, May Have Systemic Activity

Preoperative antibody fusion daromun significantly reduced relapse versus upfront surgery

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The Unexpected Skin Risk of Summer Margaritas by the Pool

Sun exposure plus lime juice can result in this painful rash

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Make the Diagnosis: No Symptoms, No Discomfort, No Worries?

A 68-year-old man visited his doctor about a lesion that developed on his mouth over the prior 2 months. Can you diagnose the patient?

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Make the Diagnosis: Should She Be Worried About This Growth on Her Finger?

A 65-year-old woman visited her doctor about a growth that developed on her finger 2 months prior. Can you diagnose the patient?

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Antibiotics in Infancy Tied to Higher Risk for Atopic Dermatitis

An increased number of antibiotic courses corresponded to a dose-response-like increased risk

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Make the Diagnosis: Why Does This Young Woman Have Discoloration on Her Back?

A 24-year-old woman visited her doctor about discoloration that developed on her back over the past 3 months. Can you diagnose the patient?

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Oral and Topical Minoxidil Go Head-to-Head for Hair Loss in Men

Oral formulation well-tolerated and had similar efficacy for male androgenetic alopecia

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Counterfeit 'Botox' Spreading Across the U.S., CDC Warns

Nine people hospitalized across nine states after receiving the injections

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Botulism After 'Botox'? NEJM Ignored Nazi Atrocities; Jungle Jack's Alzheimer's

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by MedPage Today staff

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Diagnostic Adjuncts Could Reduce Overdiagnosis of Cellulitis

Thermal imaging and ALT-70 prediction score the "latest step in a quest for improved diagnosis"

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Can an Autoimmunity Lead to Immune Deficiency?

Studies may explain some cases of rare opportunistic infections

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Psoriatic Arthritis: Updated Guideline Clarifies Treatment Sequence

EULAR provides easy-to-understand algorithm

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Topical Nonsteroid Gets High Marks for Youngsters With Atopic Dermatitis

Rapid improvement, few adverse events with once-daily roflumilast for 2- to 5-year-olds

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How Flesh-Eating Bacteria Destroyed a Fitness Influencer's Life

Dr. Mike discusses a debilitating case of Mycobacterium with Bea Amma

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Short-Term High-Dose Psoriasis Therapy Shows Potential for Long-Term Disease Control

High response rates out to 52 weeks with IL-23 inhibitor, correlating with eradication of T cells

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Early Improvement in Prurigo Nodularis With IL-31 Antagonist Maintained at 1 Year

Itch, sleep disturbance, lesion healing, quality of life improved substantially in most patients

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Home-Based Phototherapy for Psoriasis Matches Office Efficacy With Better QOL

Noninferiority achieved across all skin subtypes

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Banning Gain-of-Function Research Would Do Far More Harm Than Good

A House-passed bill could stifle the potential for revolutionary medical advancements

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Hidradenitis Suppurativa Responds Quickly to Novel BTK Inhibitor

At least 50% reduction in abscess, nodule count at 16 weeks for more than 70% of patients

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Benzene Can Form in Acne Treatments, Lab Finds

Benzoyl peroxide formulations can break down into the carcinogen

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Does Everyone Need to Exfoliate?

Two dermatologists clarify the role of the skin barrier, risks, and benefits

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Beyond the Pits: Is Whole-Body Deodorant Safe?

A dermatologist and a toxicologist weigh in on the rise of whole-body deodorants

A close up of atopic dermatitis on a boy’s arm.

Kids' Atopic Dermatitis Tied to Higher Risks of Learning, Memory Difficulties

Association primarily limited to children with neurodevelopmental comorbidities

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Unexplained Rash With No Itch and Shoulder Pain Suddenly Affects Young Girl

Skin symptoms dramatically improved after use of sun protection

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Novel Antibody for Chronic Hives Brings Relief in Mid-Stage Trial

Urticaria severity reduced within weeks of treatment

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PROs for Cutaneous Chronic GVHD After Transplant Tied to Disease Severity, Mortality

Baseline QOL, symptom burden could inform risk stratification, treatment decisions

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Make the Diagnosis: A Blue-Black Facial Nodule -- What's Your Best Guess?

A 64-year-old postal worker visited his doctor about a lesion that he first noticed on his face 2 months prior. Can you diagnose the patient?

FDA APPROVED lifileucel (Amtagvi) over a photo of malignant melanoma on a man’s torso

FDA OKs First Cellular Therapy for Melanoma

Lifileucel approved as treatment for advanced melanoma after anti-PD-1 and targeted therapy

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New Acne Guidelines Recommend Topical Combinations, Judicious Use of Antibiotics

Conditional approval for novel treatments, doxycycline over minocycline for antibiotic therapy

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