Dermatology
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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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Down Syndrome: Several Cutaneous Conditions Common, Study Finds
Eczematous dermatitis was the most common diagnosis, affecting 26% of patients.
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Study Supports Efficacy of Home-Based Phototherapy for Psoriasis
"Efforts are needed to make home and office phototherapy more available to patients," the lead author said.
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Aspects of the Skin Microbiome Remain Elusive
Genetics affects the skin microbiome considerably. Individuals with autoimmune predispositions have different microbiota compared with those who...
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Childhood-Onset Atopic Dermatitis Adds Burden in Adulthood
The Scars of Life project was designed to analyze how the age of AD onset affects the severity of symptoms and quality of life.
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Phase3 Data: Atopic Dermatitis Symptoms Improved with Topical Roflumilast
The primary efficacy endpoint was the Validated Investigator Global Assessment for AD (vIGA-AD) success at week 4.
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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.
News from the FDA/CDC
Bimekizumab Gains FDA Approval for Psoriatic Arthritis, Axial Spondyloarthritis
The drug is the first and only dual IL-17A and IL-17F inhibitor approved to treat four chronic immune-mediated inflammatory diseases.
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Study Identifies Early Puberty As Risk Factor for HS in Children
Precocious puberty was associated with more than a twofold higher risk for HS, in a case control study.
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Biomarkers in Cord Blood May Predict AD Onset in Newborns, Study Suggests
In the study, infants with signs of AD had significantly higher TEWL levels at the anterior cubital fossa at 1, 6, and 12 months than those...
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New Options for Treating Atopic Dermatitis Available, and in Development
The current pipeline for AD includes 39 injectable medications, 21 oral agents, and 49 topicals, according to the National Eczema Association.