Dermatology
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FDA puts partial hold on investigational alopecia areata drug deuruxolitinib
The announcement came after a pulmonary embolism occurred with the 12-mg twice-daily dose in one of the long-term open-label extension studies.
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Gray hair and aging: Could ‘stuck’ stem cells be to blame?
New evidence points to a cycle wherein undifferentiated stem cells mature to perform their hair-coloring duties and then transform back to their...
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Pustules on face
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Could combining topical antioxidants with a nonablative laser prevent acne scars?
“If we can prevent or treat PIH, we may be able to prevent scarring,” Dr. Jill S. Waibel said.
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Meta-analysis examines cancer risk concern for JAK inhibitors
Although no increased cancer risk was seen vs. methotrexate or placebo, Janus kinase inhibitors were associated with a higher cancer risk than...
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Small study finds IPL-radiofrequency combination effective for dry eye disease
In the study of 11 patients, meibomian gland expression and meibum quality improved in all eyelids after treatment.
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Guidelines for assessing cancer risk may need updating
Whole-exome sequencing reveals cancer risk mutations in patients that would not have qualified for testing based on current guidelines.
From the Journals
Study focuses on adolescent data in upadacitinib AD trials
Upadacitinib was generally well tolerated among the adolescents, with mild or moderate acne being the most common adverse event.
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‘Exciting’ results for cancer vaccine plus pembro in melanoma
A new randomized study is the first to demonstrate improvement in recurrence-free survival in melanoma with an individualized neoantigen vaccine...
Pediatric Dermatology Consult
A 7-month-old male presents with pustules and inflamed papules on the scalp and extremities
A 7-month-old male presents with pustules and inflamed papules on the scalp and extremities.
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USPSTF releases updated recommendations on skin cancer screening
“Our recommendations are for patients who present to primary care without symptoms, and after a careful assessment of benefit and harms, we didn’t...