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Dermatology

News, opinions and meeting coverage in dermatology.

A photo of a dermatologist examining the skin of a patient.

Second Primary Melanoma Increases Risk for Death

Data a reminder of the importance of regular skin exams

EULAR over a photo of IFEMA Feria de Madrid.

IL-17a Drug Rescues Many Refractory Psoriatic Arthritis Cases

Disease abated in half of patients receiving secukinumab after failing other biologics

EULAR over a photo of IFEMA Feria de Madrid.

No Cancer Risk Found With TNF Inhibitors in Psoriatic Arthritis

Expected cancer cases similar to those in general populace, study shows

ASCO over a photo of McCormick Place in Chicago.

Depth of Tumor Response a Better Survival Predictor

Could improve on RECIST as outcome measure in oncology

Cosentyx box and injection pens.

Cosentyx Safety Confirmed Through 5 Years

Safety profile favorable in psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis

The sun shining down on melanoma on the skin.

Predicting Disease Recurrence in Melanoma

But time to recurrence may poorly correlate with survival

A young woman with vitiligo.

Vitiligo, Alopecia Merely Cosmetic? Think Again

Studies show links with depression, quality of life -- and early death

Close up of a woman itching her arm.

Itchy Skin Threatens CKD Patients' Quality of Life

More severe cases seen in those with higher stages of chronic kidney disease

A bottle of Rituxan on top of hands showing systemic sclerosis.

Rituximab for Systemic Sclerosis: Helps Skin, but Not Lungs

Combination therapy might be an answer for both

Sheraton Grand hotel in Chicago with ACR-SOTA text overlaid.

Raynaud's: Keep It Simple

Avoid risk factors and start slowly with treatment, expert advises

Sheraton Grand hotel in Chicago with ACR-SOTA text overlaid.

Rheumatologist's Primer on Checkpoint Inhibitors

Specialist reviews the landscape of cancer drugs' autoimmune side effects

Sheraton Grand hotel in Chicago with ACR-SOTA text overlaid.

Bone Marrow Transplant for Autoimmune Disease: Ready for Prime Time?

Everything you know about BMT is probably wrong, says hematologist

Radiograph of chest and heart with implanted pacemaker system.

Allergy to Heart Device Can Be Overcome

Small study shows diagnosis, reimplantation can yield good outcome

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Reversing Melanoma Resistance to Immunotherapy

HDAC inhibitor/anti-PD-1 combo active after initial anti-PD-1 failure

Suppressed Testicular Function 'Mostly Reversible' After Steroid Abuse

But process can take upwards of 9 months

Cancer Drug for Precancerous Lesions?

Fluorouracil cream bested other common actinic keratosis treatments

Clascoterone Offers Relief in Moderate-to Severe Acne

Topical androgen receptor inhibitor led to a decline in inflammatory, non-inflammatory lesions

When Not to Use Biologics for Psoriasis

Comorbidities, special populations, idiosyncrasies influence decisions

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

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