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Asymptomatic, erythematous papules on the neck
A healthy 65-year-old white female presented with asymptomatic, erythematous papules on her neck, which she has experienced previously.
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FDA approves first treatment for advanced epithelioid sarcoma
Tazemetostat earns accelerated approval for the treatment of patients aged 16 years and older with metastatic or locally advanced epithelioid...
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Several-year history of a rash on the trunk
A 75-year-old female presented with a several-year history of a rash on her trunk.
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Common drug with lots of surprising side effects
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are linked to symptoms ranging from yawning and hyperhidrosis to increased bleeding risk.
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Recognize early window of opportunity in hidradenitis suppurativa
MADRID – Ultrasound helps identify subset of fistulae that respond well to medication alone.
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Oral lichen planus prevalence estimates go global
New meta-analysis comes with a large caveat about “high heterogeneity of the included studies.”
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Oral BTK inhibitor shows continued promise for pemphigus
MADRID – Definitive evidence of the drug’s efficacy and safety must await the results of the pivotal phase 3 PEGASUS trial.
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Progressive, pruritic eruption of firm, skin-colored papules
A 72-year-old male presented with a year-long history of a progressive, pruritic eruption consisting of firm, skin-colored papules on his head and...
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Dupilumab could be treatment option for chronic keloids
Interleukin-4 receptors, directly targeted by dupilumab, were highly up-regulated in keloid lesions, compared with controls.
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Apremilast for Behçet’s oral ulcers: Benefits maintained at 64 weeks
MADRID – Reassuring results of a long-term extension of the phase 3 RELIEF trial.