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Long-term upadacitinib use feasible for adolescents with atopic dermatitis

Long-term upadacitinib use feasible for adolescents with atopic dermatitis

by Lori SolomonLong-term treatment of adolescents with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD) with upadacitinib is safe and effective through 76 weeks, according to a study published online Oct. 23

Long-term upadacitinib use feasible for adolescents with atopic dermatitis

by Lori SolomonLong-term treatment of adolescents with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD) with upadacitinib is safe and effective through 76 weeks, according to a study published online Oct. 23
FDA approves Zoryve for atopic dermatitis

FDA approves Zoryve for atopic dermatitis

by Lori SolomonThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Arcutis Biotherapeutics' Zoryve (roflumilast) cream, 0.15%, for the treatment of mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis in adult and p

FDA approves Zoryve for atopic dermatitis

by Lori SolomonThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Arcutis Biotherapeutics' Zoryve (roflumilast) cream, 0.15%, for the treatment of mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis in adult and p
Confirmatory testing underused for tinea capitis diagnosis

Confirmatory testing underused for tinea capitis diagnosis

by Lori SolomonConfirmatory laboratory testing is only used in one in five cases of suspected tinea capitis (TC), according to a research letter published in the July issue of theJournal of the

Confirmatory testing underused for tinea capitis diagnosis

by Lori SolomonConfirmatory laboratory testing is only used in one in five cases of suspected tinea capitis (TC), according to a research letter published in the July issue of theJournal of the
Age-related changes in skin may contribute to melanoma metastases

Age-related changes in skin may contribute to melanoma metastases

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineAshani Weeraratna, Ph.D. Credit: Will Kirk/JHUAge-related changes that cause the skin to stiffen and become less elastic may also contribute to highe

Age-related changes in skin may contribute to melanoma metastases

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineAshani Weeraratna, Ph.D. Credit: Will Kirk/JHUAge-related changes that cause the skin to stiffen and become less elastic may also contribute to highe
Common skin cancer can signal increased risk of other cancers, researchers say

Common skin cancer can signal increased risk of other cancers, researchers say

by Stanford University Medical CenterHuman skin structure. Credit: WikipediaPeople who develop abnormally frequent cases of a skin cancer known as basal cell carcinoma appear to be at significant

Common skin cancer can signal increased risk of other cancers, researchers say

by Stanford University Medical CenterHuman skin structure. Credit: WikipediaPeople who develop abnormally frequent cases of a skin cancer known as basal cell carcinoma appear to be at significant
Relatively high frequency of emergency complications seen for dermatological procedures

Relatively high frequency of emergency complications seen for dermatological procedures

by Elana GotkineA relatively high proportion of dermatologists experience emergency complications during dermatological, surgical, or cosmetic procedures, according to a study published online July 20

Relatively high frequency of emergency complications seen for dermatological procedures

by Elana GotkineA relatively high proportion of dermatologists experience emergency complications during dermatological, surgical, or cosmetic procedures, according to a study published online July 20
Screening for skin cancer: Who is at risk?

Screening for skin cancer: Who is at risk?

by Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThere are three major kinds of skin cancer—squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma and melanoma. Melanoma is the most dangerous. The

Screening for skin cancer: Who is at risk?

by Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThere are three major kinds of skin cancer—squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma and melanoma. Melanoma is the most dangerous. The
Sex matters in how, when, and where melanomas develop

Sex matters in how, when, and where melanomas develop

byElsevierFitted temporal trend of invasive cutaneous melanoma incidence (1982- 2018) for males vs. females from three populations (Queensland, US Whites, Scotland), by body site. Credit:J

Sex matters in how, when, and where melanomas develop

byElsevierFitted temporal trend of invasive cutaneous melanoma incidence (1982- 2018) for males vs. females from three populations (Queensland, US Whites, Scotland), by body site. Credit:J
FDA approves Leqselvi for severe alopecia

FDA approves Leqselvi for severe alopecia

by Lori SolomonThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Leqselvi (deuruxolitinib) tablets for the treatment of adults with severe alopecia areata.Leqselvi (8 mg) is a twice-daily oral select

FDA approves Leqselvi for severe alopecia

by Lori SolomonThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Leqselvi (deuruxolitinib) tablets for the treatment of adults with severe alopecia areata.Leqselvi (8 mg) is a twice-daily oral select
Blood levels of two markers may help determine the heart health of individuals with skin-related conditions

Blood levels of two markers may help determine the heart health of individuals with skin-related conditions

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, collectively known as psoriatic disease, are more likely to develop cardiovascular disease than others in the gener

Blood levels of two markers may help determine the heart health of individuals with skin-related conditions

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, collectively known as psoriatic disease, are more likely to develop cardiovascular disease than others in the gener
Adhesive hydrogel coating prevents scarring around medical implants, prolongs lifespan of such devices

Adhesive hydrogel coating prevents scarring around medical implants, prolongs lifespan of such devices

by Anne Trafton,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen medical devices such as pacemakers are implanted in the body, they usually provoke an immune response t

Adhesive hydrogel coating prevents scarring around medical implants, prolongs lifespan of such devices

by Anne Trafton,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen medical devices such as pacemakers are implanted in the body, they usually provoke an immune response t