Dermatology
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FDA warns of potentially lethal reaction to seizure meds
Diagnosis is often difficult because early signs and symptoms, such as fever and swollen lymph nodes, may be present without evidence of a rash....
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More evidence shows COVID-19’s link to risk for autoimmune disease
Patients with more severe COVID-19 that required hospitalization in the ICU were more likely to develop vasculitis, alopecia totalis, and several...
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Isothiazolinone contact allergy up in North America, down in Europe
The study compared the prevalence of positive patch test reactions to MCI/MI and to MI alone in North America and in Europe between 2009 and 2018...
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Manicure gone wrong leads to cancer diagnosis
She put antibiotic ointment on the cut, but it didn't heal after a few days. Eventually, the skin closed and a darkened bump formed.
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AAD unveils updated guidelines for topical AD treatment in adults
Of the 12 recommendations made for adults with AD, the work group ranked 7 as “strong” based on the evidence reviewed, and the rest as “...
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Topical psoriasis treatments
When using topical treatments, combination therapy is generally more effective than monotherapy for psoriasis, especially for plaque psoriasis, Dr...
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New melting hydrogel bandage could treat burn wounds faster, with less pain
Bioengineers have created a new hydrogel formula that dissolves rapidly from wound sites.
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How to handle pesky molluscum contagiosum lesions
“If you don’t treat them, they’re going to spread,” Dr. Rebecca Smith said.
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Breakthrough COVID studies lend support to use of new boosters in immunosuppressed patients
The findings of two studies underscore the importance of booster vaccine doses in those with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases who are taking...
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA approves dupilumab for treatment of prurigo nodularis
Approval was based on data from two randomized, controlled trials, PRIME and PRIME2, comparing dupilumab with placebo in 311 adults with...
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Many factors linked with higher, lower risk for hand eczema
Hand eczema is one of the most common skin disorders and is the most common occupational skin disease, the authors wrote.