Autoimmune Diseases
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Lichen Planus Responds to Treatment with Topical Ruxolitinib in Phase 2 Study
Ruxolitinib cream twice daily resulted in “significant improvements in cutaneous lichen planus disease severity vs vehicle” after 16 weeks of...
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Pemphigus, Bullous Pemphigoid Risk Increased After COVID-19 Infection
"This potential dual benefit of vaccination should be a key message in public health campaigns and clinical practice," the study authors wrote.
Case Letter
Botulinum Toxin Injection for Treatment of Scleroderma-Related Anterior Neck Sclerosis
To the Editor:
Scleroderma is a chronic autoimmune connective tissue disease that results in excessive collagen deposition in the skin and...
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Novel Treatment Promising for Cutaneous Lupus in Phase 2 Trial
Iberdomide is a cereblon modulator, which results in degradation of two transcription factors of immune cell development and homeostasis...
From the Journals
Small Bowel Dysmotility Brings Challenges to Patients With Systemic Sclerosis
Patients with abnormal small bowel transit in systemic sclerosis were more likely to be men and have severe cardiac involvement, higher mortality...
Commentary
Considerations for the Use of Biologics in Pregnancy
Biologics have revolutionized dermatologic treatment, offering substantial relief from chronic and debilitating skin conditions such as psoriasis...
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Dermatomyositis Cancer Screening Guidelines Get Real-World Validation
Most of the cancers were detected using standard age- and sex-based cancer screenings, suggesting the potential for overscreening in this...
Make the Diagnosis
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.
From the Journals
Trial Looks at Early Use of Mycophenolate to Reduce Flares, Nephritis
Two specialists are impressed by the preliminary findings of a randomized trial in newly diagnosed patients, but another is critical.
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Hypnosis May Offer Relief During Sharp Debridement of Skin Ulcers
Hypnosis may be a feasible and cost-effective intervention for managing wound-related pain during the removal of skin ulcers in individuals with...
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Belimumab Hits Newer Remission, Low Disease Activity Metrics
Compared with placebo plus standard therapy, belimumab plus standard therapy led to higher rates of remission and low disease activity in patients...