Medical Dermatology
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Difelikefalin shows promise for hemodialysis-associated itch
PARIS – There is no approved medication in the United States or Europe for the often intense itching associated with chronic kidney disease.
From the Journals
Tofacitinib tackles cutaneous sarcoidosis
Patient given JAK inhibitor showed clinical and histologic disease remission of sarcoidosis after failing other treatments.
Make the Diagnosis
A 63-year-old white female presented with a 2-week history of hemorrhagic purpuric lesions and necrotic vesicles on the bilateral lower extremities.
A 63-year-old woman presented with hemorrhagic purpuric lesions and necrotic vesicles on her lower extremities, with joint swelling and ankle pain...
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Novel SSc classification scheme aims to improve risk stratification
CHICAGO – The scheme combines autoantibody specificity and extent of skin involvement.
From the Journals
Increased cancer risk in dermatomyositis has temporal limits
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Combination immunotherapy ups survival in ILD patients with anti-MDA5–positive dermatomyositis
But cytomegalovirus reactivation and other opportunistic infections must be monitored.
From the Journals
A case of cold burn reported with whole-body cryotherapy
A 71-year-old man presented with a cold burn injury a day after a cryotherapy session for back pain and arthritis.
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Large cohort study IDs prognostic factors in thromboangiitis obliterans
CHICAGO – Ethnicity and limb infection are independent predictors of poor outcomes, including limb amputation, in TAO.
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Phase 3 study of novel pemphigus treatment is initiated
Results of a phase 2 study of the BTK inhibitor were positive.
Conference Coverage
Lower-dose rituximab may be enough in acquired TTP
SAN DIEGO – A lower dose of rituximab appears effective, but it still carries side effects.
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Skin rashes often accompany drug-induced liver injury
SAN FRANCISCO – A survey of drug-induced liver and skin injuries finds they often co-occur and identifies some classes of drugs associated with...