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FDA Approves New Option for Rosacea

— Antibiotic Emrosi topped doxycycline, placebo in phase III trials

FDA APPROVED minocycline hydrochloride extended-release capsules (Emrosi) over a photo of a woman with rosacea on her cheeks

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Why Has This Preteen Had Baldness and Fragile Hair Since Infancy?

Trichoscopy helps clinicians identify the cause -- no genetic testing required

Oct 30, 2024
Novel Drug for Chronic Inducible Urticaria Delivers in Mid-Stage Trial

Impressive responses with barzolvolimab in cold urticaria, symptomatic dermographism

Oct 29, 2024
Dupilumab Proves Effective in Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria

Significant reduction in hives and itch in antihistamine-resistant patients

Oct 27, 2024
Upadacitinib Shows Long-Term Benefits in Teens With Atopic Dermatitis

EASI-75 was achieved by majority of patients taking 15 mg or 30 mg at 76 weeks

Oct 25, 2024
Dupilumab Proves Effective in Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria

Significant reduction in hives and itch in antihistamine-resistant patients

Upadacitinib Shows Long-Term Benefits in Teens With Atopic Dermatitis

EASI-75 was achieved by majority of patients taking 15 mg or 30 mg at 76 weeks

Dermatology Case Studies

Why Has This Preteen Had Baldness and Fragile Hair Since Infancy?

Trichoscopy helps clinicians identify the cause -- no genetic testing required

A microscope image of a hair affected by monilethrix.
Restricted Leg Movement in a Tween Boy Reveals an Insidious Skin Disorder

Long-ignored patches of progressively hardening skin finally receive a rare diagnosis

A photo of a boy wincing as he tries to bend his leg.
Teen With Severe, Recalcitrant Dermatomyositis Seeks New Option

Treatment-resistant juvenile dermatomyositis resolved by targeting elevated interferon-beta

A close up photo of a teen girl with a face rash.

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50 Years After City Halted Prison Medical Testing, Families Seek Reparations

"No amount of money can replace what was done to me," said one former prisoner

Oct 24, 2024
A photo of Herbert Rice, 79, posing for a photo at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia.
Surgical Centers Urged to Nix Mandatory Pre-Op Pregnancy Tests

Question of when to test involves navigating patient privacy, legal, ethical concerns

Oct 23, 2024
ASA over a photo of Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, PA.
Make the Diagnosis: She Feels Fine, But Why Do Her Fingers Look Like This?

A 38-year-old woman visited her doctor about itchy, raised spots that developed on her fingers 5 days prior. Can you diagnose the patient?

Oct 23, 2024
Photo of a woman's hand with raised spots.
Chronic Skin Condition Tied to Host of Health Risks for Mother and Child

Risks identified in both the peripartum period and long-term

Oct 16, 2024
A photo of a woman with hidradenitis suppurativa scars on her armpit.
A Look at Kamala Harris' Medical History

Veep in "excellent health," doctor says, with history that includes seasonal allergies, urticaria

Oct 14, 2024
A photo of Kamala Harris speaking at a rally.
Risk of a Second Primary Melanoma Similar Regardless of Race/Ethnicity

Differences in absolute, relative risk highlight complexities of analyzing rare events

Oct 09, 2024
A photo of a female dermatologist examining a man’s back with a dermatoscope.
Selective Role for Single-Agent Ipilimumab After Anti-PD-1 Failure in Melanoma

Two-year survival in second line for patients with BRAF/NRAS wild-type tumors

Oct 08, 2024
 A computer rendering of a monoclonal antibody attacking a melanoma cell.
Acne Treatments Taken Right Off the Shelf Had High Levels of Benzene

Study findings suggest cold storage may prevent breakdown into carcinogen

Oct 07, 2024
A photo of a box of acne treatment gel containing 10% benzoyl peroxide.
What Skin Says About Health

Knowing what to look for can mean the difference between life and death

Oct 03, 2024
The YouTube thumbnail with Siobhan Deshauer, MD, a photo of skin tags, and the words: HIGH SUGAR.
Where Are Trump's Medical Records? New Sunscreen Under Review; Why Condoms Are Nixed

Health news and commentary gathered by ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥ staff

Oct 03, 2024
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
Timely Skin Cancer Screening After Organ Transplant Still Lacking

Only a minority of patients adhered to SUNTRAC screening recommendations

Sep 26, 2024
The SUNTRAC logo next to a screenshot of the web application.
Make the Diagnosis: It’s Ugly, and It Hurts. What the Heck Is It?

A 29-year-old woman visited the doctor for a painful rash that developed on her arm 1 day after working on a landscaping project that involved pulling weeds under intense sunlight. Can you diagnose the patient?

Sep 24, 2024
A photo of a rash on a person's arm
Hitting Psoriatic Arthritis Early With Apremilast Helps Some Patients, Trial Finds

But only a minority achieved minimal disease activity within 16 weeks

Sep 19, 2024
A photo of a woman’s legs swollen knees and patches of psoriasis from psoriatic arthritis.
Lebrikizumab Wins FDA Approval for Eczema

38% of patients treated with IL-13 blocker achieved clear or almost-clear skin at 16 weeks

Sep 13, 2024
FDA APPROVED lebrikizumab (Ebglyss) over a photo of a woman with a severe atomic dermatitis rash on her face.
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