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Despite Good Prognosis, Early Melanoma Sparks Fear of Recurrence
In a small study, patients successfully treated for early, localized cutaneous melanoma expressed anxieties about recurrence, life changes, and...
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Pretreatment Lab Testing for Chronic Skin Diseases Diverges From Guidelines
In the study, a CBC was the most common pretreatment test across treatments, performed in 41%-69% of patients before starting treatment with a...
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Expert Hopes to Expand Ohio Model of Melanoma Case Reporting
“This is an opportunity to improve state health, quality improvement projects, help providers, and gain recognition as a center of excellence,” Dr...
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OTC Topical Scar Products May Contain Allergens, Study Finds
"Patients can consider trying a 'use test' on the inner forearm before applying to the surgical site," the authors wrote.
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Dupilumab Improves AD Affecting the Hands, Feet
At week 16, 27 patients receiving dupilumab vs 11 receiving placebo achieved an HF-IGA score of 0 or 1 (40.3% vs 16.7%; P = .003).
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Despite An AI Assist, Imaging Study Shows Disparities in Diagnosing Different Skin Tones
The study involved 389 board-certified dermatologists and 450 primary care physicians in 39 countries.
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A Neurotoxin, an Antidepressant, and More Emerging Options for Treating Rosacea
Uptake in serotonin and changes in receptors are closely related to vascular dilation and constriction, so paroxetine "may be beneficial in...
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AAD Updates Guidelines for Managing Acne
“RCTs with long-term follow-up and comparative effectiveness research are necessary to examine and compare patient-centered acne treatment...
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More Than 100K New Cutaneous Melanoma Diagnoses Expected in 2024
Individuals can track their UV exposure with a variety of wearable devices and apps.
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New Tools on the Horizon for Managing cSCC in Solid Organ Transplant Recipients
Immune checkpoint inhibitors offer promise but organ rejection still a major concern with their use.