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Bimekizumab Yields Meaningful Response in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
THURSDAY, May 30, 2024 – Bimekizumab is well tolerated and produces clinically meaningful responses in patients with hidradenitis suppurativa, according to a study published online May 22 in The...
Could Tattoos Be Linked to Blood Cancer Risk?
WEDNESDAY, May 29, 2024 – Research suggests that tattoo ink spurs inflammatory changes that might contribute to the development of lymphoma. The findings are early, however, and more study must be...
Tattoos May Increase Risk of Malignant Lymphoma
WEDNESDAY, May 29, 2024 – Tattoo exposure is associated with an increased risk of several malignant lymphoma subtypes, according to a study published online in the June issue of eClinicalMedicine. ...
Acrochordons May Be Marker for Metabolic Disease in Children
TUESDAY, May 21, 2024 – In pediatric patients, acrochordons may be a marker for metabolic disease, according to a study published online April 29 in Pediatric Dermatology. Rachel K. Greene, M.D.,...
Individuals With BAP1 Have High Rate of Nail Abnormalities
MONDAY, May 20, 2024 – Individuals with BRCA1-associated protein (BAP1) have a high rate of nail abnormalities consistent with onychopapillomas, according to a study published online May 17 in JAMA...
Trifarotene Plus Skin Care Beneficial for Acne Vulgaris
WEDNESDAY, May 8, 2024 – Trifarotene plus skin care is beneficial for patients with moderate acne vulgaris (AV) and acne-induced hyperpigmentation (AIH), according to a study published online April...
Stigma Affects Quality of Life in Children With Chronic Skin Conditions
TUESDAY, April 30, 2024 – Health care professionals should consider stigmatization and bullying in assessing the social and mental health of children and adolescents with chronic skin diseases,...
Review Explores Cutaneous Manifestations of Myelodysplastic Syndrome
FRIDAY, April 19, 2024 – Cutaneous manifestations of myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) are described in a perspective piece published in the April issue of Skin Health and Disease. Xiang Li Tan,...
Tips To Getting Your Rosacea Under Control
FRIDAY, April 12, 2024 – Rosacea is a common skin condition that causes redness on a person’s face. It commonly appears as a tendency to blush or flush more easily, but also can cause more serious s...
'Virtual Biopsy' Tests Skin Lesions Without a Scalpel
FRIDAY, April 12, 2024 – Folks with a suspicious-looking mole or questionable skin lesion often have to endure a scalpel or shaver so their doctor can cut off a sample to send in for biopsy. But a...
Mouse Study Yields Clues to Why Psoriasis Worsens
MONDAY, March 25, 2024 – Australian researchers say they have identified a gene mutation that causes the skin disease psoriasis. A chronic inflammatory condition, psoriasis causes red, scaly, itchy...
American Academy of Dermatology, March 8 to 12
The annual meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology was held from March 8 to 12 in San Diego and attracted participants from around the world, including clinicians, academicians, allied health...
AAD: Adult Acne Clinic Visits Increase With Exposure to Wildfire-Related Air Pollution
FRIDAY, March 15, 2024 – Short-term exposure to wildfire-related air pollution is associated with an increase in clinic visits for acne vulgaris among adults, according to a study presented at the...
LGBT People Can Face Unique Skin Health Challenges
TUESDAY, March 12, 2024 – Gay and bisexual people, as well as those undergoing gender transition, could face unique dermatological issues, an expert says. Board-certified dermatologist Dr. John...
Deep Learning Improves Diagnostic Accuracy for Skin Diseases
FRIDAY, Feb. 16, 2024 – Deep learning-aided decision support improves diagnostic accuracy for skin disease, according to a study published online Feb. 5 in Nature Medicine. Matthew Groh, Ph.D., from...
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