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‘Soak-and-smear’ AD protocol backed by evidence
Frequent bathing with moisturizer is now part of a validated strategy for control of atopic dermatitis in children.
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For acne in darker skin, judicious use of peeling agents can speed resolution
Addressing hyperpigmentation in skin of color is a critical goal.
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When recommending photoprotection in dark skin, consider cosmesis
“It is important to understand the complexity of perception in photoprotection patients with skin of color,”
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Data on potential risks of COVID-19 in psoriasis patients limited, but reassuring
For patients with psoriasis concerned about their outcome if infected with COVID-19, “there is no evidence to support stopping biologics or...
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Non-Whites remain sorely underrepresented in phase 3 psoriasis trials
In 62 of 82 phase 3 trials for psoriasis therapies that included ethnoracial data, 85.8% of participants were white.
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Remdesivir effective, well-tolerated in final trial report
A 50% greater likelihood of significant clinical improvement within 15 days occurs with taking remdesivir versus placebo.
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Hidradenitis suppurativa therapy options should be patient guided
The most difficult symptoms for one patient, such as pain or persistent abscess drainage, might not be the same for another.
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Psychosocial resilience associated with better cardiovascular health in Blacks
Psychosocial resilience has the potential to explain variability in cardiovascular risk among Black patients.
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Study highlights differences between White and Latino patients with psoriasis
Latinos had a higher mean percentage of body surface area involvement in the upper limbs.
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Tailoring cosmetic procedures for skin of color patients minimize risks
Dr. Burgess emphasized that tailored therapy is not just relevant to Black patients.
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New treatment options show promise for centrifugal cicatricial alopecia
Case reports of topical metformin and platelet-rich plasma in centrifugal cicatricial alopecia are encouraging.
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Rural areas with local obstetrical care have better perinatal outcomes
In counties without labor and delivery units, the average proportion of White people was higher than in counties with such units.
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Nine antihypertensive drugs associated with reduced risk of depression
Some but not all drugs in three antihypertensive classes are associated with reduced risk of depression.
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Pulmonary artery denervation eases PAH after endarterectomy
“It appears as if we are currently witnessing the emergence of a new treatment option for various forms of pulmonary hypertension.”
