Medical Dermatology
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Infliximab vs Adalimumab: Which Is Best for Behçet Syndrome?
Both infliximab and adalimumab were found to be effective in achieving remission and enhancing quality of life while having a high level of...
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Study Finds Link to Increased Risk for Bulimia, Binge Eating and HS
“Clinicians should actively screen for eating disorders,” particularly bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder, in patients with HS,” the lead...
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Effects of Bimekizumab Durable for HS Through One Year
“Efficacy and health-related quality-of-life outcomes were maintained through 2 years of treatment,” according to the study presenter.
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Anaphylaxis Treatment Uncertainty Persists for Patients and Professionals
Many patients and families struggle to recognize and manage severe allergic reactions effectively.
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Study Compares Punch Excision vs. Core Excision for Recalcitrant Keloids
The method “offers similar efficacy, faster healing, and fewer complications,” one of the study authors said.
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A 51-year-old woman presented for a routine full body skin exam after vacationing in Hawaii.
Diagnosis may be difficult in the early stages, but historical findings of fatigue and clinical findings of hyperpigmentation in classic areas may...
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Phase 2 Data on New Drug Class for Prurigo Nodularis Promising
At 16 weeks, all povorcitinib doses were superior to placebo in achieving at least a 4-point reduction on the Itch Numerical Rating Scale and the...
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Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Nodules Respond to As Needed Topical JAK Inhibitor
Entry criteria for the study included Hurley stage I or II HS with no draining tunnels. Hurley stage III patients were not eligible.
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Too Few Immunocompromised Veterans Are Getting Zoster Vaccinations
A study found < 50% of US veterans on chronic immunosuppressive medications received RZV by mid-2023.
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Mycosis Fungoides: Measured Approach Key to Treatment
Topical/skin-directed therapies are best for early-stage disease or in combination with systemic therapies in advanced disease, according to Dr....
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A 71-year-old White female developed erosions after hip replacement surgery 2 months prior to presentation
Direct immunofluorescence was positive for linear/granular IgG deposition throughout the epithelial cell surfaces.