Dermatology
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Elevated PCSK9 levels associated with psoriasis suggest new treatment target
A large population analysis implicates PCSK9 as a target in prevention of psoriasis.
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How should PRAME be used to evaluate melanocytic lesions?
One potential pitfall is that sun-damaged melanocytes may express PRAME.
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Pigmentary disorder experts welcome research explosion
Development of new treatment options is long overdue for the slate of disorders that has such profound effects on quality of life.
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Long-pulsed 1,064 nm Nd:YAG for nonaggressive BCC ‘effective and easy’
In the future, Dr. Arisa E. Ortiz and colleagues plan to evaluate the use of gold nanoparticles to more selectively target BCC during treatment....
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Mpox: Dermatology registry data pinpoints unique signs
Skin lesions are more likely to precede systemic illness, and overall lesion numbers are lower.
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Age-related atopic dermatitis phenotypes evaluated in study
“Improved understanding of the clinical phenotypes of AD may help guide choice of treatment and improve health outcomes,” the researchers wrote....
From the Journals
Best estimates made for hydroxychloroquine retinopathy risk
Hydroxychloroquine dosing and retinopathy risk have long been a concern with its use. A new, comprehensive study finds that retinopathy diagnosis...
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AD outcomes improved with lebrikizumab and topical steroids
The percentage of patients who achieved the combined endpoint was more than double for the lebrikizumab plus TCS group vs. the group on TCS alone...
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Manicure gone wrong leads to cancer diagnosis
She put antibiotic ointment on the cut, but it didn't heal after a few days. Eventually, the skin closed and a darkened bump formed.
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AAD unveils updated guidelines for topical AD treatment in adults
Of the 12 recommendations made for adults with AD, the work group ranked 7 as “strong” based on the evidence reviewed, and the rest as “...
Opinion
A 50-year-old woman with no significant history presented with erythematous, annular plaques, and papules on the dorsal hands and arms
A 50-year-old has had erythematous, annular plaques, and papules on her hands and arms for years.