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Treatments for Early HS Range From Topical Therapies to Laser Hair Removal
"For women, hormonal options like oral contraceptive pills and spironolactone can be a great option," said Dr. Christopher Sayed.
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Diagnosing Mild Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Early Stage Can Mimic Other Diseases
Most cases of early-stage HS can be diagnosed in a single clinic visit, but some patients may present with a limited history of disease.
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Global Analysis Identifies Drugs Associated With SJS-TEN in Children
The study provides an update on “the spectrum of drugs potentially associated with SJS-TEN in the pediatric population,” the authors concluded.
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Aquagenic Wrinkling Among Skin-Related Signs of Cystic Fibrosis
Patients with CF can develop diverse dermatologic manifestations.
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Study Evaluates CVD, Mortality Risks In Patients With Prurigo Nodularis
Studies have shown increased risks for cardiovascular diseases in patients with prurigo nodularis, but limited sample sizes have hindered further...
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Diabetic Foot Ulcers: Life-Threatening Issue in Need of Help
The 5-year mortality rate for diabetic foot ulcers is 30%, but it climbs to 70% after amputation.
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A 30-Year-Old White Female Presented With a 4-Month History of Scaly, Erythematous Patches and Plaques on Her Trunk and Extremities
The patient's medical history was significant for Crohn's disease, and her medications included methotrexate and intravenous infliximab.
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Mild Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Positive Results Reported for Topical Therapy
Currently, there are no approved therapies for milder HS, and the standard treatments that we apply in clinical practice are often inadequate,"...
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Bimekizumab Under FDA Review for Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Bimekizumab-bkzx was first approved in the United States in October 2023 for the treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in adults who...
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Expert Shares Her Phased Approach to Caring for Patients with Delusional Infestation
“I often tell patients, ‘I will never give up on you if you will never give up on me,’ ” Dr. Jenny Murase said.
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Study Highlights Some Semaglutide-Associated Skin Effects
Patients who received 50 mg oral semaglutide weekly reported a higher incidence of altered skin sensations, in the review of 22 articles.