Dermatology

News, opinions and meeting coverage in dermatology.

Potential 'Game Changer' for Leprosy Prevention

— Trial sees success with single dose of prophylactic rifapentine for household contacts

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Dermatologists Hone Diagnostic Accuracy for Suspect Lesions With AI 'Collaboration'

Sensitivity, specificity, mean accuracy, and AUC improved significantly with neural network input

May 16, 2023
Allo-Transplant Tied to Better PFS in Advanced Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphomas

Results will likely "encourage a practice change," editorialists say

May 10, 2023
Bacterial Decolonization Reduces Severity of Acute Radiation Dermatitis

S. aureus plays a role in the development of this common condition

May 04, 2023
Sodium Thiosulphate Not Much Help for Calciphylaxis in CKD

Though used off-label for years, treatment isn't very beneficial

Apr 26, 2023
Bacterial Decolonization Reduces Severity of Acute Radiation Dermatitis

S. aureus plays a role in the development of this common condition

Sodium Thiosulphate Not Much Help for Calciphylaxis in CKD

Though used off-label for years, treatment isn't very beneficial

Dermatology Case Studies

Diabetes Patient Develops Large Blisters, Macules on Lower Leg

Is infection, injury, or diabetic dermopathy responsible?

A photo of a man with large blisters on his foot.
Cases of Bald Spots After Regular Use of Detangling Hairbrushes

A report of three cases of trichomalacia in young women

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Strange Asymptomatic Rash Affects Young Man With Obesity for 2 Years

Diagnosis implicates high triglycerides as a contributor

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Make the Diagnosis: When the Sun, Physical Exertion, and Medications Team Up Against You

A 58-year-old man visited his doctor concerned about a painful rash that developed over his neck and chest earlier that day.

Apr 24, 2023
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Benefits to Skin Cancer Screening? The Verdict on OTC Hearing Aids

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Apr 22, 2023
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Responses to PD-1 Blockade Approach 90% in Rare Melanoma

"One of the highest tumor response rates we've seen in any cancer," study discussant says

Apr 17, 2023
AACR over a photo of Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.
Personalized Cancer Vaccine Boosts Recurrence-Free Survival in Melanoma

Clinical implications apply to virtually all solid tumors and possibly hematologic malignancies

Apr 17, 2023
AACR over a photo of Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.
Oral Drug Improves Sunlight Tolerance in Genetic Photosensitivity Disorders

Dersimelagon significantly extended time to sun-related prodromal symptoms

Apr 12, 2023
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Diabetes Patient Develops Large Blisters, Macules on Lower Leg

Is infection, injury, or diabetic dermopathy responsible?

Apr 10, 2023
A photo of a man with large blisters on his foot.
Federal Judge Strikes Down ACA's Preventive Care Coverage Requirements

Both sides likely to appeal the ruling

Mar 30, 2023
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Do Away With 'Lockout' Period in iPLEDGE, FDA Advisors Urge

It's an "unduly high burden" on patients, says one advisory committee member

Mar 29, 2023
FDA ADCOMM isotretinoin REMS (iPledge) over a close up photo of a woman with severe acne on her face.
'Enhanced' Eczema Treatment Cut Food Allergy Risk, but at What Cost?

Early skin treatment in infants reduced weight and height compared with conventional approach

Mar 29, 2023
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Asthma, Eczema Tied to Osteoarthritis Risk

Suggests OA is not just about wear and tear

Mar 29, 2023
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Isotretinoin REMS Still Needed, But Its Burden Could Be Reduced, FDA Staff Says

Report suggests ways to lighten documentation rules for prescribing the severe acne treatment

Mar 27, 2023
FDA ADCOMM isotretinoin REMS (iPledge) over a close up photo of a woman with severe acne on her face.
Make the Diagnosis: This Bump on His Nose is a Tricky Diagnosis

A 52-year-old man visited his doctor for a new growth on his nose. Can you diagnosis the patient?

Mar 27, 2023
An image of a man's nose with a bump on it.
At-Home Topical Therapy for Molluscum Contagiosum Gets High Marks

Almost 40% of patients had no more than one active lesion after 12 weeks of berdazimer gel

Mar 23, 2023
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Outlook for Itchy Prurigo Nodularis Continues to Improve With IL-31 Antagonist

Rapid reduction in itch, sleep disturbance, nodules after first dose of nemolizumab

Mar 22, 2023
AAD over a photo of Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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