Dermatology
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Recombinant IL-2 shows potential in atopic dermatitis
Rezpegaldesleukin is now being evaluated in a phase 2b study for moderate to severe atopic dermatitis, and a phase 2b trial for alopecia areata is...
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Treatment options for vitiligo reviewed
Principles of vitiligo treatment are to stop immune destruction and to stimulate melanocyte differentiation, migration, and melanin production, Dr...
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Frustrating facial lesions
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Teledermatology model takes hold with grants to underserved areas
George Washington University’s successful teledermatology clinic will serve as model for programs in Los Angeles, Oregon, Miami, and Philadelphia...
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FDA proposes ban on hair straightener ingredients
The proposal specifies that formaldehyde would be banned, as well as other chemicals that release formaldehyde, such as methylene glycol.
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Researchers link two genes to Raynaud’s disease
The discovery will hopefully lead to new therapeutic avenues for the condition, experts say.
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FDA approves bimekizumab for moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in adults
With this approval, bimekizumab becomes the only interleukin (IL)-17A and IL-17F inhibitor approved for the treatment of these patients.
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Once-weekly topical therapy shows promise for moderate to severe acne
In vitro studies have found that components of S. lacustris, a freshwater sponge, have effects that include antimicrobial activity...
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FDA approves nivolumab for resected stage IIB/C melanoma
Approval was based on findings from a phase 3 trial, which randomly assigned 790 patients to receive nivolumab or placebo by intravenous infusion...
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Pilot study: High-dose IL-23 inhibition shows promise for psoriasis remission in some patients
Targeting resident memory T cells may be a key to long-term remission.
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Roflumilast side effect benefits patients with psoriasis and overweight/obesity
An “extraordinary” finding was how some patients’ weight status based on their BMI changed throughout the study.