Dermatology
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Topical psoriasis treatments
When using topical treatments, combination therapy is generally more effective than monotherapy for psoriasis, especially for plaque psoriasis, Dr...
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Study evaluates features of alopecia areata in Hispanic/Latinx patients
The authors found that 18% of patients had one or more coexisting autoimmune conditions, most commonly rheumatoid arthritis and thyroid disease....
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Cochrane Review bolsters case that emollients don’t prevent AD
But that message is being diluted by a stream of contradictory conclusions from poor-quality systematic reviews, authors say.
Photo Rounds
Blue-black hyperpigmentation on the extremities
In some cases, diagnosis entails less “what is it?” and more “what caused it?”
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Incidental skin finding
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Macules and abdominal pain
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FDA will review pediatric indication for roflumilast cream
The indication under review is for treating psoriasis in children aged 2-11 years.
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA approves Idacio as eighth adalimumab biosimilar in U.S.
Data for Idacio (adalimumab-aacf) showed safety, efficacy, and immunogenicity similar to Humira.
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Dupilumab significantly improves markers of AD severity in pediatric patients
Of the 19 severity-associated serum biomarkers measured at baseline, week 4, and week 16, markers related to AD severity and treatment response...
From the Journals
Ustekinumab matches TNF inhibitors for psoriatic arthritis in 3-year, real-world study
A real-world study comparing the interleukin-12/23 inhibitor ustekinumab with tumor necrosis factor inhibitors for psoriatic arthritis found...
Pediatric Dermatology Consult
A 17-year-old male was referred by his pediatrician for evaluation of a year-long rash
It is very important to make a timely diagnosis and treat the lesions early as it may leave long-lasting dyspigmentation and scarring.