Dermatology

News, opinions and meeting coverage in dermatology.

FDA APPROVED iloprost (Aurlumyn) over a photo of a man with severe frostbite on his fingers and thumbs.

FDA Approves First Drug for Severe Frostbite

Vasodilator iloprost significantly cut the risk of amputations in trial

A photo of surgeons performing a kidney transplant.

Immunotherapy May Hold Promise for Skin Cancers After Kidney Transplant

Two studies had "important differences," but can help guide clinicians

New Treatment for NASH; Human Milk for Preterm Infants

Also in TTHealthWatch: managing gout with uric acid levels

A computer rendering of an edited strand of DNA.

New Gene Therapy for Skin Wounds Improved Vision in Young Boy

Future studies must ensure the approach is safe, without serious side effects, expert says

A photo of a rash on a person's arm

Make the Diagnosis: Fever. Rash. Tachycardia. Hypotension. We Need a Diagnosis Quickly.

A 16-year-old girl was brought to the ER due to fever, chills, and a diffuse sunburn-like rash that had developed over the past day. Can you diagnose the patient?

A close-up photo of psoriasis on a woman’s elbow.

High Response Rates in Psoriasis With Oral IL-23 Inhibitor

At least 75% improvement in up to 79% of patients at 16 weeks, 90% improvement in 60%

A close up photo of a man smoking a cigarette.

Smoking Tied to Increased Mortality From Early-Stage Melanoma

Association only see among current smokers, however

A photo of a boy wincing as he tries to bend his leg.

Restricted Leg Movement in a Tween Boy Reveals an Insidious Skin Disorder

Long-ignored patches of progressively hardening skin finally receive a rare diagnosis

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Make the Diagnosis: A Young Woman With a White-ish Neck Rash: What’s Your Take?

A 32-year-old woman visited her doctor concerned about a rash that developed on her neck and chest 3 months prior. Can you diagnose the patient?

A photo of a preterm infant sleeping in an incubator.

Opioid Exposure in Womb Tied to Kids' Risk for Eczema, Dermatitis, and Asthma

No link between prenatal exposure and risk for autoimmune conditions, however

FDA CLEARED DermaSensor over a computer rendering of the device in use.

FDA Clears AI-Powered Non-Invasive Skin Cancer Detector

Intended for use in primary care, handheld device is first of its kind

A photo of a man’s hair affected by alopecia areata

Alopecia on the Rise After COVID, Study Suggests

Incidence of alopecia areata nearly doubled in people who had a COVID infection

A photo of the packaging and vials of Shingrix

Shingles Vaccine Highly Effective Over 4 Years

Two-dose Shingrix vaccine also provided long-term protection in people taking corticosteroids

FDA APPROVED berdazimer gel (Zelsuvmi) over a photo of molluscum contagiosum warts on the thigh of a child

At-Home Treatment for Molluscum Contagiosum Wins FDA Approval

Berdazimer gel led to 30% complete/near-complete clearance after 12 weeks in randomized trials

An image of a senior man laying on a hospital bed with an intravenous line attached to his arm.

Futile Immunotherapy for Cancer Grows More Common

Occurs most often at non-academic and low-volume centers

An MRI image of pulmonary fibrosis.

This Biomarker Predicts Survival in Autoimmune Lung Disease

Elevations in one particular cytokine tied to markedly worse prognosis

A photo of a female dermatologist performing a fat-dissolving injection

FDA Warns of Unapproved Fat-Dissolving Injections

Users have experienced permanent scars, infections

FDA APPROVED Birch triterpenes (Filsuvez) over a photo of a little girl affected by epidermolysis bullosa

Topical Treatment for Epidermolysis Bullosa Wins FDA Approval

Significantly more wounds healed within 45 days with birch triterpenes gel than with control gel

Using Baseline Markers to Predict Response in Psoriatic Arthritis

More biomarker research is needed, but new study is a good start

How Do You Select Systemic Therapy for Your Psoriasis Patients?

Richard Warren explains the factors he considers and what his "go-to" treatment is

"I'm Doing Great, So When Can I Stop My Atopic Dermatitis Treatment?"

Our panel of experts discuss when might be the right time to reduce therapy

DermGPT Looks to Improve Clinic Productivity for Dermatologists

Faranak Kamangar on how the AI tool can be used in practice to make life easier for physicians

Improvements With Guselkumab in Psoriatic Arthritis Seen Across All MDA Domains

Experts discuss importance of both physician- and patient-reported domains

Deucravacitinib Improves Joint Symptoms in Psoriatic Arthritis

Greater improvements over apremilast and placebo through 24 weeks

A photo of a woman’s hand on her skin, which is affected by a rash.

After Chemo, Breast Cancer Patient Develops Two Malignant Neoplasms

Be aware of the potential for secondary malignancy in relation to LCH diagnosis, researchers urge

A close up photo of a man’s hand affected by psoriatic arthritis

PsA Raises Mortality Risk, but Unevenly

Some psoriatic arthritis patients more vulnerable than others in Swedish study

Managing the Safety of Newer Atopic Dermatitis Treatments

Our panel of experts discuss how they monitor patients on biologics and JAK inhibitors

A photo of a young man looking at his acne scars in a mirror.

No Heightened Risk of Suicide, Psychiatric Conditions With Acne Drug

Meta-analysis suggests lower risk of suicide attempts years after starting isotretinoin

New Data on Bimekizumab in Psoriatic Arthritis

Roundtable of experts weigh in on "unprecedented" efficacy, and safety issues

A micrograph and computer rendering of chronic kidney disease.

Methotrexate Tied to Greater Risks for Older Patients With CKD

FDA should consider warning labels based on study results, researchers argue

A computer rendering of numerous eosinophils in the blood.

FDA Warns of Rare Life-Threatening Reaction to Anti-Seizure Drugs

Prescribing information changed for levetiracetam, clobazam

A photo of a young woman receiving botox injections.

How Young Is Too Young for Botox?

With greater exposure on social media, more youths are trying cosmetic treatments

How and When to Escalate Treatment for Eczema

Our panel of experts discuss the appropriate time to introduce systemic therapy or switch agents

A close up photo of a teen girl with a face rash.

Teen With Severe, Recalcitrant Dermatomyositis Seeks New Option

Treatment-resistant juvenile dermatomyositis resolved by targeting elevated interferon-beta

New Data on TYK2 Inhibitors for Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis

Favorable results with TAK-279 and deucravacitinib in studies at ACR

Improving Treatment Adherence in Atopic Dermatitis

We've got great treatments, says Steven Feldman, the key is getting patients to use them

The Landscape of New Treatments for Eczema

Our panel of experts discuss the "explosion" in new systemic and topical agents

Staying Up-to-Date on Approved Therapies in Atopic Dermatitis

James Del Rosso, DO, says to keep an open mind when determining the best option for patients

AASLD over a photo of Hynes Convention Center in Boston, Massachusetts

PPAR Agonist Led to 'Clinically Meaningful' Improvement in PBC-Related Pruritus

Seladelpar also improved markers of disease activity versus placebo

ACAAI over a photo of Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California.

Added Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists Show Benefits in Chronic Urticaria

Off-label use along with antihistamines improved activity, itch, and wheal count scores

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