Medical Dermatology
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Cutaneous reaction to AEDs? Think autoimmune epilepsy
BANGKOK – Four of five neuronal autoantibody-positive chronic epilepsy patients had skin reactions to their antiepileptic drugs.
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Polyester. Plywood. Pizza. Skin allergens lurk in unusual places
NEWPORT BEACH, CALIF. – Other unusual triggers include tires, bedsheets, leather shoes, and chocolate.
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Consider cutaneous endometriosis in women with umbilical lesions
Cutaneous endometriosis may occur because of seeding following abdominal or pelvic surgery.
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Bullous disorders linked to frequent interruption of immune checkpoint inhibitor treatment
MILAN – It’s not clear why patients receiving cancer immunotherapy treatment develop bullous pemphigoid.
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Antimalarial may be effective, safe for erosive oral lichen planus
MILAN – In a small retrospective study, 85% of patients treated with the oral antimalarial agent had marked improvement or full remission.
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Skin plus GI adverse events with checkpoint inhibitors linked to risk of additional adverse events
MILAN – Toxicities occurred early in treatment, and having both increased risk of adverse events in other organ systems.
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Antibody hierarchy may drive development of SLE vs. antiphospholipid syndrome
MADRID – Specific antiphospholipid antibodies have differing influences on the manifestations of two important autoimmune diseases.
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Cumulative smoking affects skin manifestations of SLE
SAN FRANCISCO – Findings provide extra leverage to encourage smoking cessation in lupus patients.
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AAD issues position statement addressing sexual, gender minority health
The AAD has already taken some steps in advancing the care of SGM individuals, including dedicated educational sessions and workshops at AAD...
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Review clarifies depression, anxiety risk among hidradenitis suppurativa patients
The frequency of depression and anxiety among HS patients highlights the need for screening and treatment strategies.
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Major increase in hidradenitis suppurativa cases anticipated
CHICAGO – “For decades ... we’ve really not understood how prevalent it is.”