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Dermatology

News, opinions and meeting coverage in dermatology.

Do Keloids Convey a Higher Cancer Risk?

Taiwanese researchers show association between raised scars and cancers

Injectable Enzyme Promising for Women With Cellulite

Collagenase clostridium histolyticum significantly improved cellulite severity on the buttocks

Make the Diagnosis: Did You Leave Something Behind?

A 30-year-old man went to the doctor concerned about a red papule that had developed on his hand over the last few weeks.

In Chronic Urticaria, Staying on Treatment Matters

55% of patients who stopped taking omalizumab saw return of symptoms

Black History Month: Talking With Raechele Cochran Gathers, MD

Early encounters led to a career in dermatology

Minocycline for Acne Changes Skin Microbiota

Findings in pilot study may explain adverse effects of antibiotic therapy in acne

Make the Diagnosis: Don鈥檛 Worry, Baby

A mom brought her 14-month-old daughter to the pediatrician after noticing a linear lesion that was developing on her face.

IBD Rates Low in Patients on Cosentyx

Analysis of data from 21 clinical trials in psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis

V600K-Mutant Melanoma May Merit First-Line Immunotherapy

Higher mutational load is less responsive to targeted therapy with BRAF/MEK inhibition

Cosmetic, Plastic Surgeons Squabble Over 'Board Certified' Label

California denies privilege to docs not certified by recognized board

Make the Diagnosis: Facial Ulcer - You Can鈥檛 Make this Up

A 48-year-old woman who frequently saw her doctor for various complaints, despite being in excellent physical health, came to the office concerned about a single lesion on her cheek/face.

Two-Drug Regimen Fails to Stem Psoriasis Relapse

Study looks at costimulatory blockade with abatacept after stopping ustekinumab

Skin Lesions Linked With Anti-TNF in IBD

Most paradoxical psoriasiform eruptions were managed locally

Salt Accumulation May Be a Factor in Atopic Dermatitis

But hypothesis regarding sodium chloride levels in skin needs more work, expert says

Skin-Stripping Test Promising for Inflammatory Skin Diseases

Protein analysis may help differentiate between eczema, psoriasis

Whole-Body Cyrotherapy Caused Cold Burn Injury

Trendy treatment never FDA-approved for health benefits

Conjunctivitis Seen in Patients on Dupixent

Effectiveness of agent against atopic dermatitis also makes eyes vulnerable

PASDAS: Targeting Multiple Aspects of PsA

Secukinumab showed efficacy for the various domains of psoriatic arthritis

Naltrexone May Be of Use for Chronic Skin Diseases

Benefit with low-dose treatment seen in various case reports, series

AHA: Targeting Inflammation With Methotrexate Flops for CV Prevention

CIRT trial disappoints after CANTOS' win for the inflammatory hypothesis

Benefit of PRP Injection for Sun-Damaged Faces in Eye of the Beholder

Patients spot in-person benefit, but dermatologists don't via photo-assessment

NCRI: Highlights from the Annual Conference

Prostate cancer tradeoffs, rising melanoma mortality, safer regimen for thyroid cancer

Ideal Timing of Post-Mohs Reconstruction

Waiting 7 days or more associated with reduced complications

In Psoriatic Arthritis, Doubling Down on IL-17

Bimekizumab targets both IL-17A and F; "astonishing" results in psoriatic arthritis

SBRT Doubles 5-Year Survival in Oligometastatic Cancers

Most patients in phase II trial had up to three metastatic lesions

Nonphysicians Take Growing Role in Actinic Keratosis Tx

Overall cases in seniors rising as well

Early Win for Anti-IL-17 Drug in Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Responses in 14 of 18 patients with longstanding disease

Make the Diagnosis: A Skin Fold Wrinkle

An obese 46-year-old man went to the doctor complaining of a painful skin lesion located between folds of skin that were touching each other.

JAK Agents Impress in Alopecia Areata

Significant hair growth with two different drugs

Serious Infection Risk with Biologics for Atopic Dermatitis

Double the risk associated with systemic nonbiologics

Psoriasis Response Falls as Comorbidities Rise

Comorbid conditions reported in two-thirds of patients

Frequent Basal Cell Cancers Sign of Broader Inherited Risk

Tripled rates of internal malignancies such as breast and prostate tumors

Study: Paclitaxel Best for HIV-Related Kaposi's Sarcoma

Other chemotherapies fall behind in resource-limited setting

Minimal Disease Activity: The Goal in PsA

Validity confirmed in large population of patients

Proteinuria Flags Risk for Post-Op Kidney Injury

Even trace levels of urinary protein tied to elevated rate of acute renal impairment

Enthesitis in PsA: A New Focus of Treatment?

Targeting IL-23 with ustekinumab cleared enthesitis in three-quarters of patients

Can Diet Help in Psoriasis?

Foundation's recommendations center on weight loss

Make the Diagnosis: At Least this Groom Doesn鈥檛 have Cold Feet

Just a few days after returning from his honeymoon at a Brazilian beach resort, a 29-year-old man went to his primary care doctor complaining of extremely pruritic toes and feet. After he started scratching, he noticed some small black dots, umbilicated papules, and crusts on the soles and at the tip of his toes under the nail. He had been finding it uncomfortable to walk since the last day of the trip. Can you diagnose the patient?

Carvedilol Helps Protect Heart During PPGL Surgery

Med offers superior blocking for cardiac complications in pheochromocytoma

Hypogonadal Men See Better Heart Health on Testosterone Tx

Fewer deaths due to MACE seen over 10 years versus controls

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