Medical Dermatology
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How do patients with chronic urticaria fare during pregnancy?
“Overall, these findings suggest that patients should continue their treatments using an individualized dose to provide optimal symptom control,”...
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FDA approves dupilumab for treatment of prurigo nodularis
Approval was based on data from two randomized, controlled trials, PRIME and PRIME2, comparing dupilumab with placebo in 311 adults with...
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A White male presented with a 1-month history of recurrent, widespread, painful sores
A man presented with a 1-month history of recurrent, widespread, painful sores.
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Hope shines bright for hidradenitis suppurativa treatments
Research into HS is "an incredibly active field at this moment," said Alexa B. Kimball, MD, MPH.
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Roflumilast foam effectively eases seborrheic dermatitis
The study evaluated a foam formulation of roflumilast, a PDE4 inhibitor that is available for topical use in a cream formulation that was recently...
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Dupilumab offers ‘clinically meaningful’ improvements in prurigo nodularis
Although various treatments are used off label for many patients with moderate to severe PN, disease control is inadequate, and the patients are “...
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Chlorophyll water can trigger pseudoporphyria, expert warns
The risk of photosensitivity increases in children who are taking other medications such as doxycycline, methotrexate, or even naproxen.
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Why it’s important for dermatologists to learn about JAK inhibitors
“We are going to be getting a lot more indications for these drugs,” Dr. Andrew Blauvelt said.
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A White female presented with pruritic, reticulated, erythematous plaques on the abdomen
A White female with a medical history of arthritis, asthma, and iron deficient anemia presented with pruritic, reticulated, erythematous plaques...
Pediatric Dermatology Consult
A 9-year-old girl was evaluated for a week-long history of rash on the feet
The clinical features are of an erythematous linear serpiginous plaque that is pruritic and can progress from millimeters to centimeters in size...
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Does hidradenitis suppurativa worsen during pregnancy?
HS appears to be a risk factor for adverse pregnancy and maternal outcomes.