Dermatology
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Associated Herpes Zoster Risk Varies With Psoriasis Therapies
Major Finding: No cases of herpes zoster occurred in psoriasis patients on alefacept (Amevive), efalizumab (Raptiva) or adalimumab (Humira).Data...
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AAD President Commends FDA on Sunscreen Regulations
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FDA Releases New Sunscreen Label Regulations
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Individual Counseling Improves Hand Eczema in Health Professionals
Major Finding: A 20- to 25-minute counseling session led to significantly improved Hand Eczema Severity Index and Dermatology Life Quality Index...
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Bosentan May Reduce Skin Fibrosis in Scleroderma
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Ustekinumab 4-Year Data Show No Increased Cardiovascular Risk
Major Finding: The observed combined rate of MI, stroke, and cardiovascular death in psoriasis patients on ustekinumab for at least 4 years was 0....
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Mutations in the Skin Barrier Correlate with Increased Type 2 Diabetes Risk
Major Finding: The prevalence of filaggrin mutations was 7.8% in the patients without diabetes, 6.7% in those known to have type 1 diabetes, and 9...
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Mohs Surgery in Medicare Patients Skyrocketing
Major Finding: The rate of Mohs surgery per 1,000 Medicare beneficiaries increased by 236% between 1999 and 2009. Data Source: Medicare claims...
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Many Malignant Lesions Found Incidentally in Referred Patients
Major Finding: Dermatologists found 111 suspicious lesions incidentally, including 61 malignancies (6 melanomas), while examining patients...
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Skin Biopsy Doesn’t Aid Diagnosis of Delusional Infestation
Major Finding: None of 121 biopsies; 80 patient-provided "specimens"; or the dozens of mycobacterial, fungal, bacterial, and viral tests of skin,...