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Survey: Many Mohs surgeons are struggling on the job
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- Randy Dotinga
More than half of female respondents were ‘at risk,’ per assessment.
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Lower SARS-CoV-2 vaccine responses seen in patients with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases
- Author:
- Randy Dotinga
Patients who take methotrexate or rituximab seem to be especially vulnerable.
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Telemedicine is popular among Mohs surgeons – for now
- Author:
- Randy Dotinga
Almost all of those surveyed have used it during pandemic, but fewer want to keep it around.
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What to know about COVID-19 vaccines and skin reactions
- Author:
- Randy Dotinga
These manifestations can appear several days after an injection but tend not to be serious.
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NSAIDs don’t make COVID-19 worse in hospitalized patients
- Author:
- Randy Dotinga
In a British study, hospitalized patients didn’t fare worse if they’d taken NSAIDs regularly before admission.
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Genital skin exams in girls: Conduct with care, look for signs of abuse
- Author:
- Randy Dotinga
Dermatologist offers advice about putting children and parents at ease.
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LGBTQ patients face unique skin risks
- Author:
- Randy Dotinga
Watch out for skin cancer in gay men, hormone-induced acne in transmasculine patients
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Psoriasis associated with an increased risk of COVID-19 in real-world study
- Author:
- Randy Dotinga
Those treated with TNF-alpha inhibitors, methotrexate, and apremilast had statistically lower risks of COVID-19 vs. those on topical therapy.
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Tofacitinib: Small study shows big cutaneous sarcoidosis response
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- Randy Dotinga
“Not only did patients get better, but they were in many cases able to come off their baseline immunosuppressive regimen."
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S1P-receptor modulator shows promise in phase 2b AD trial
- Author:
- Randy Dotinga
Experimental medication appears to prevent immune cells from entering the skin, study presenter says.
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CDC: STI rates rise for sixth year in a row
- Author:
- Randy Dotinga
The findings reflect how “a confluence of factors” drove up rates before the age of COVID.
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What will neurology look like post pandemic?
- Author:
- Randy Dotinga
Neurologists expect telemedicine – and post–COVID-19 sequelae – to stick around.
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Can supplementary estrogen relieve MS symptoms in menopausal women?
- Author:
- Randy Dotinga
Research suggests lowered hormone levels may worsen the disease.
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Infantile hemangiomas: Accurate diagnosis is crucial
- Author:
- Randy Dotinga
Consider propranolol a “life changer” in extreme cases.
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Managing hyperhidrosis, HS: Ask questions first
- Author:
- Randy Dotinga
Ask the patient a simple question: “What bothers you the most?”