Medical Dermatology
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How to distinguish Stevens-Johnson syndrome from its mimickers
NEW YORK – Clinical clues and a careful history can calm concerns when Stevens-Johnson syndrome is suspected.
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New evidence supports immune system involvement in hidradenitis suppurativa
Microscopy identifies signs of immune dysregulation in the blood of hidradenitis suppurativa patients.
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Recent progress in vitiligo treatment might be heading to vitiligo cure
NEW YORK – Elimination of resident-memory T cells is showing promise for durable vitiligo control.
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Dermatologists urged to take ownership of preventable AEs
NEW YORK – Dermatologists do not reliably address preventable risks of biologics and glucocorticoids.
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Hidradenitis suppurativa linked to higher NAFLD risk
Patients with hidradenitis suppurativa show a significantly higher rate of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease than people without hidradenitis...
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An asymptomatic reddish-brown plaque in a healthy adult man
A healthy 36-year-old white male with no significant past medical history presented with an asymptomatic reddish-brown plaque on his left abdomen...
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Clues to eczematous cheilitis may lie in the history
NEW YORK – The itch, flake, and swelling of eczematous cheilitis merit some detective work.
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Lenabasum, a novel cannabinoid, shows promise in dermatomyositis
MILAN – Promising early clinical work has paved the way for a global phase 3 trial.
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Lichenoid dermatitis with mycosis fungoides features linked to checkpoint inhibitor therapy
A patient treated with immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy for thyroid carcinoma presented with lichenoid dermatitis with mycosis fungoides–like...
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Dermatitis associated with surgical implants merits conservative approach
NEW YORK – Even for persistent allergic dermatitis linked to a prosthetic device, explantation might not be helpful.
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How to recognize pediatric leukemia cutis
The most common type of leukemia associated with leukemia cutis was acute myeloid leukemia.