Medical Dermatology
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Expert highlights advances in DRESS
Recent data demonstrate that DRESS symptoms often occur within just a week or two of drug exposures.
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Oral JAK1 inhibitor shows promise for hidradenitis suppurativa
Favorable safety and efficacy shown in phase 2, proof-of-concept studies.
From the Journals
Severe renal arteriosclerosis may indicate cardiovascular risk in lupus nephritis
Statins were underused in a lupus nephritis cohort regardless of arteriosclerosis severity.
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Patients dislike prurigo nodularis treatment options, survey finds
Nearly 30% in European patient survey say no available treatments are effective.
Make the Diagnosis
A 67-year-old White woman presented with 2 weeks of bullae on her lower feet
Make The Diagnosis - February 2021
From the Journals
High hydroxychloroquine blood level may lower thrombosis risk in lupus
Longitudinal measurement of hydroxychloroquine blood levels may help to develop personalized dosing strategies.
Conference Coverage
Why a mycosis fungoides diagnosis takes so long
“Judicious use of molecular studies may help in establishing the diagnosis, but I don’t think any one molecular study is ever going to be our home...
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New AK treatments: Local reactions are the price for greater clearance rates
Like current treatments effective for actinic keratosis, coming therapies are likely to trade tolerability for efficacy.
Make the Diagnosis
A 70-year-old presented with a 3-week history of asymptomatic violaceous papules on his feet
Make the Diagnosis - January 2021
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Photosensitivity diagnosis made simple
Expert shares advice for identifying photosensitive disorders whether or not patients present with a rash.
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Sunscreen myths, controversies continue
At the end of the day, "the best sunscreen is the one a patient will use regularly and actually enjoy using."