Dermatology
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USPSTF releases updated recommendations on skin cancer screening
“Our recommendations are for patients who present to primary care without symptoms, and after a careful assessment of benefit and harms, we didn’t...
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Study compares noninvasive treatments of cutaneous neurofibromas
The epidermis overlying cNF is normal, “so there is no reason to use nonselective or surgical methods and destroy a perfectly good epidermis when...
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Study suggests narrow excision margins safe in early melanoma resection
There were no significant differences in 10-year local recurrence rates or melanoma-specific mortality following excision with 5 mm vs. 10 mm...
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What happens to melanocytic nevi during laser hair removal?
“It’s important to keep an eye out for changes and always be evaluating,” Dr. Ahuva Cices said.
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Alzheimer’s drug may ease hair pulling, skin-picking disorders
Behavioral therapy that attempts to reverse these habits is considered first-line treatment, but trained therapists are difficult to find.
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FDA clears first patch to treat axillary hyperhidrosis
Patients experienced a reduction in sweat that was maintained for 3 months or longer, according to trial results.
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A 50-year-old White male presented with a 4- to 5-year history of progressively growing violaceous lesions on his left lower extremity
A 50-year-old presented with a 4- to 5-year history of progressively growing violaceous lesions on his left lower extremity, unresponsive to over-...
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The earlier baricitinib for severe alopecia areata is started, the better
“If I can keep someone on 4 mg that’s great, but it looks like you can go to a lower dose and do a pretty good job,” Dr. Raj Chovatiya said.
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Study highlights potential skin cancer risk of UV nail polish dryers
Often referred to as ‘mini tanning beds,’ UV nail polish dryers emit UVA radiation, classified as a carcinogen by the International Agency for...
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What are the clinical implications of recent skin dysbiosis discoveries?
Activities that can contribute to alterations in skin flora or skin dysbiosis include topical application of steroids, antibiotics, retinoids,...
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Analysis identifies gaps in CV risk screening of patients with psoriasis
Regional variation in screening rates “is not explained by patient demographics or disease severity.”