Dermatology
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Study examines pediatric skin biopsy trends at a tertiary care center
The five most common biopsy results were compound nevus, pyogenic granuloma, spongiotic dermatitis, intradermal nevus, and pilomatricoma.
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EU agency issues positive opinion on ritlecitinib
In June, ritlecitinib was approved by the FDA for the treatment of severe alopecia areata in adults and adolescents 12 years and older.
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What makes teens choose to use sunscreen?
Of the studies that examined the role of ethnicity on sunscreen use in a systematic review, White high school students were more likely to use...
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When treating AD in children, experts consider adherence, other aspects of treatment
One way to avoid moving to the most expensive drugs quickly is simply verifying that patients were compliant with the drugs that were used first,...
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Ocular complications of dermatologic treatments: Advice from a pediatric ophthalmologist
There are several potential mechanisms by which biologics targeting IL-13 might increase risk of ocular complications, one of which is the role...
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Case report describes pediatric RIME triggered by norovirus
The study author says the incidence of RIME appears to be increasing, although its true epidemiology is unknown.
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Humira biosimilars: Five things to know
The launch of eight adalimumab biosimilars so far in 2023 ended Humira’s 20-year monopoly, but it’s not clear yet if these discounted drugs will...
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Remote teams offer chance to improve difficult-to-treat PsA
This difficult-to-treat cohort is discussed at ZOOM meetings, ranging from monthly to bimonthly, with two dermatologists, two rheumatologists, one...
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Keep depression, anxiety screening top of mind in patients with psoriatic disease
"Psoriasis patients are twice as likely to have depression, compared to those without psoriasis, and psoriasis patients are 33% more likely to...
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Camp Discovery: A place for children to be comfortable in their own skin
Chronic skin conditions carry a heavy psychological burden, but a special 1-week camp for youth 8-16 founded 30 years ago aims to lift that weight...