Medical Dermatology
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Nearly 20% of lupus patients have severe infection in first decade after diagnosis
The study is the first “to evaluate the risk of severe infections in a large population-based and incident SLE cohort.”
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ACR, AAD, AAO, RDS issue joint statement on safe use of hydroxychloroquine
Four medical societies issued a joint statement on the low risk of retinopathy and risk factor management.
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Consider home subcutaneous immune globulin for refractory dermatomyositis
Patients prefer home subQ over IVIg, citing greater feeling of autonomy.
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Cumulative exposure to high-potency topical steroid doses drives osteoporosis fractures
"A 3% increase in the relative risk of osteoporosis and MOF was observed per doubling of the TCS dose."
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A 35-year-old male who takes antiseizure medications, has asymptomatic lesions on his nose and cheeks, present since birth
March 2021
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Expert calls for paradigm shift in lab monitoring of some dermatology drugs
A patient’s propensity for developing drug-induced liver injury from terbinafine use is not predictable from LFT monitoring, according to Dr....
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Molecular insights suggest novel therapies for hidradenitis suppurativa
Many key molecular pathways involved in HS pathogenesis can be targeted by commercially available agents having other indications.
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Survey finds practice gaps in counseling women with hidradenitis suppurativa about pregnancy
Of those surveyed, 54% said they wished their doctors provided more counseling on HS and pregnancy.
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Delusional infestation surges during COVID-19 pandemic
Experts weigh in on management of this challenging disorder marked by tenacious false beliefs.
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Expert shares hyperhidrosis treatment pearls
There are no systemic agents approved for hyperhidrosis, only case reports or small case series. For now, the two commonly used anticholinergics...
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Meta-analysis finds much less lupus than expected
Prevalence far higher among women than men, with Native Americans and Blacks disproportionately burdened.