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Original Research

Eating Disorder Risk Factors and the Impact of Obesity in Patients With Psoriasis

Author:

Berkay Temel, MD

Ozge Mine Orenay, MD

Nermin Karaosmanoglu, MD

Current evidence indicates that obesity may initiate psoriasis or worsen existing disease. Various factors contribute to the development of...

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Projected 2023 Cost Reduction From Tumor Necrosis Factor α Inhibitor Biosimilars in Dermatology: A National Medicare Analysis

Author:

Katie Roster, MD

Christian Gronbeck, MD

Hao Feng, MD, MHS

To the Editor:

Although biologics provide major therapeutic benefits for dermatologic conditions, they also come with a substantial cost,...

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Utilization, Cost, and Prescription Trends of Antipsychotics Prescribed by Dermatologists for Medicare Patients

Author:

Kush Maheshwari, MD

Yu Wang, MD

John R. Edminister, MD

Wasim Haidari, MD

Lindsy Pang, MD

Steven R. Feldman, MD, PhD

To the Editor:

Patients with primary psychiatric disorders with dermatologic manifestations often seek treatment from dermatologists instead...

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Treat-to-Target Outcomes With Tapinarof Cream 1% in Phase 3 Trials for Plaque Psoriasis

Author:

April W. Armstrong, MD, MPH

Robert Bissonnette, MD

Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD

Tina Bhutani, MD

Philip M. Brown, MD, JD

Anna M. Tallman, PharmD

Kim A. Papp, MD, PhD

The National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF) treatment targets aim to achieve 1% or lower body surface area (BSA) affected after 3...

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Pediatric Melanoma Outcomes by Race and Socioeconomic Factors

Author:

Geeta Ahuja, MD

Sofiat Atoba, MD

Sarine Tahmazian, MD

Myra Khushbakht, MD

Siobhan Nnorom, MD

To the Editor:

Skin cancers are extremely common worldwide. Malignant melanomas comprise approximately 1 in 5 of these cancers. Exposure to...

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Melasma Risk Factors: A Matched Cohort Study Using Data From the All of Us Research Program

Author:

Rachel C. Hill, BS

Onajia Stubblefield, MS

Shari R. Lipner, MD, PhD

To the Editor:

Melasma (also known as chloasma) is characterized by symmetric hyperpigmented patches affecting sun-exposed areas. Women...

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Trends in Industry Payments to Dermatologists: A 5-Year Analysis of Open Payments Data (2017-2021)

Author:

Joe K. Tung, MD, MBA

Urmila Sivagnanalingam, MD

Sonal Choudhary, MD

Financial relationships between dermatologists and industry are prevalent and may have implications for patient care. To analyze reported industry...

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Association Between Pruritus and Fibromyalgia: Results of a Population-Based, Cross-Sectional Study

Author:

Miri Aronov, MD

Yuliya Valdman-Grinshpoun, MD

Arnon D. Cohen, MD, MPH, PhD

Tamar Freud, PhD

Tali Czarnowicki, MD, MSc

Dermatologists should be aware of the connection between fibromyalgia, pruritus, and related conditions to improve patient care.

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Distinguishing Generalized Bullous Fixed Drug Eruption From SJS/TEN: A Retrospective Study on Clinical and Demographic Features

Author:

Alexander S. Bang, MD

Nina R. Blank, MD

Joanna Harp, MD

Distinguishing features of generalized bullous fixed drug eruption (GBFDE) may include truncal and proximal predilection with early intertriginous...

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Generational Differences in Isotretinoin Prescribing Habits: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

Author:

Jacob Nosewicz, MD

Suchita Sampath, DO, MS

Jaimie Rodger, DO

Chen Chen, PhD

Stephanie Fabbro, MD

Provider generational age appears to impact utilization of isotretinoin for the treatment of acne.

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Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia in Males: Analysis of Time to Diagnosis and Disease Severity

Author:

Tiaranesha Jackson, MD, MPH

Yacine Sow, MD

Susan C. Taylor, MD

Temitayo Ogunleye, MD

Most males with central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia (CCCA) experience considerable diagnostic delays and typically present to dermatology...

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