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Potential 'Game Changer' for Leprosy Prevention

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

May 17, 2023
A photo of a male leprosy patient’s deformed hand.
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
A photo of a dermatologist examining a patient’s mole through a dermatoscope.
Bacterial Decolonization Reduces Severity of Acute Radiation Dermatitis

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

May 04, 2023
A scanning electron micrograph of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria
Sodium Thiosulphate Not Much Help for Calciphylaxis in CKD

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

Apr 26, 2023
A close up photo of calciphylaxis.
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
A photo of a black person with skin disorder
Benefits to Skin Cancer Screening? The Verdict on OTC Hearing Aids

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Apr 22, 2023
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Oral Drug Improves Sunlight Tolerance in Genetic Photosensitivity Disorders

Dersimelagon significantly extended time to sun-related prodromal symptoms

Apr 12, 2023
A photo of a woman silhouetted against a window as she opens heavy curtains.
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.
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.
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
AAD over a photo of Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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.
FDA OKs Another PD-1 Inhibitor for Merkel Cell Carcinoma

Retifanlimab produced responses in 52% of patients with untreated unresectable disease

Mar 22, 2023
FDA APPROVED retifanlimab (Zynyz) over a photo of a woman with Merkel cell carcinoma on her ear
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