Dermatology
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Bimekizumab shows promise for palmoplantar pustular psoriasis
Treatment was well tolerated, and also improved nail involvement and joint pain.
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Tape strips detect hidradenitis suppurativa biomarkers, novel study shows
The analysis is believed to be the first of its kind.
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Combined rituximab and omalizumab promising for refractory bullous pemphigoid
In a small study of patients with bullous pemphigoid, this combination appeared to be well-tolerated and effective.
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Patients with hypermobile Ehlers Danlos syndrome report skin laxity, scarring
More clinician education is needed to manage skin comorbidities in genetic connective tissue disorder.
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FDA mandates five changes to iPLEDGE program for isotretinoin
The changes follow a March 2023 meeting of the Drug Safety and Risk Management Advisory Committee and the Dermatologic and Ophthalmic Drugs...
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Analysis supports link between psoriasis and obstructive sleep apnea
“This study further substantiates the association between psoriasis and OSA, reinforcing the importance of evaluation for OSA when clinically...
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What’s new in acne treatment?
Many patients and their caregivers are enthusiastic about the idea of treatment that does not involve pharmaceuticals and that these options,...
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Autoimmune Skin Diseases Linked To Risk Of Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes
The three most common autoimmune skin diseases in the study cohort were vitiligo (30%), alopecia areata (30%), and cutaneous lupus erythematosus (...
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Isotretinoin users do not have higher suicide risk: meta-analysis
The analysis showed that the 1-year absolute risk from between two and eight studies of suicide attempts, suicidal ideation, completed suicides,...
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Dietary supplements may play a role in managing vitiligo
Overall, there is a “paucity of large, high-quality trials for [complementary] therapies for vitiligo,” said Ammar Ahmed, MD.
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FDA warns of potentially lethal reaction to seizure meds
Diagnosis is often difficult because early signs and symptoms, such as fever and swollen lymph nodes, may be present without evidence of a rash....