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Dermatology

News, opinions and meeting coverage in dermatology.

2023 YEAR IN REVIEW Atopic Dermatitis over a photo of a persons hands affected by the condition.

Year in Review: Atopic Dermatitis

A look back at some of the newsworthy stories of 2023

FDA APPROVAL ustekinumab biosimilar: ustekinumab-auub (Wezlana) over a close up photo of severe psoriasis.

Stelara Biosimilar OK'd With Interchangeability

But patent settlement may keep new product off market until 2025

Onco Break over a computer rendering of a cancer cell.

Soap to Fight Skin Cancer; $1,000 Early Cancer Detection Test; FDA Approval in MDS

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

ESMO over a photo of IFEMA Madrid in Spain.

Neoadjuvant Cemiplimab Shows Potential as an Option for Cutaneous SCC

Follow-up results from phase II study show 12-month EFS rate of 89% in stage II-IV disease

A close up photo of urticaria

Investigational BTK Inhibitor Shows Efficacy in Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria

Extension study also showed a good safety profile

ESMO over a photo of IFEMA Madrid in Spain.

Tebentafusp's OS Benefit in Uveal Melanoma Holds Up at 3 Years

And early ctDNA reductions correlated with survival

A close up photo of a mature woman’s face affected by eczema.

Mixed Findings on Link Between Eczema and Neuropsychiatric Conditions

Increased rates of OCD, anxiety, depression in adults but no clear associations in children

A photo of a man holding a bunch of shiitake mushrooms.

Shiitake Mushrooms Caused This Dramatic Rash

Patient's back looked as though it had been flogged: "Once you see it, you don't forget it"

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What Is the 'Carrot Tan' Trending on Social Media? A Dermatologist Weighs In

"While eating vegetables is very healthy for you, everything in moderation"

A photo of a mature male physician performing an echocardiogram on his male patient.

Link Between Psoriasis, Heart Disease Tracks to Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction

Lower coronary flow reserve associated with severity, duration of psoriasis

Image of a rash on a person's back

Make the Diagnosis: Be Careful--Really Careful--With Heating Pads

A 38-year-old woman visited her doctor for discoloration that had developed on her trunk 2 months prior. Can you diagnose the patient

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

COVID Influence May Have Violated First Amendment; New 9/11 Victims; 'Elephant Skin'

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by MedPage Today staff

A photo of a woman applying lotion to the atopic dermatitis on her inner elbow.

Meta-Analysis Points to Most Effective Topical Treatments for Atopic Dermatitis

Pimecrolimus, tacrolimus, and moderate-potency topical corticosteroids come out on top

A photo of Jimmy Buffett on stage.

What to Know About Merkel Cell Carcinoma, the Rare Cancer That Killed Jimmy Buffett

An expert weighs in on what to know about the uncommon skin cancer

A photo of a woman with skin allergy test patches on her back.

Patient Develops Inflamed Rash After Double Mastectomy

Incision sites were itchy, painful, red, and oozing and were not showing signs of healing

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

Jill Biden Has COVID; BA.2.86 Less Evasive Than Feared? Jimmy Buffett's Fatal Cancer

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by MedPage Today staff

A computer rendering of the bacteria in the gut.

Gut Microbiome Study Yields Clues to Melanoma Development, Progression

Differences between patients and volunteers, early- vs late-stage may help guide management

A photo of the arm of a child with atopic dermatitis.

Atopic Dermatitis Linked to Increased IBD Risk in Adults and Kids

Risk increased with severity of atopic dermatitis across both groups, cohort study shows

A photo of bottles of Braftovi and Mektovi over a photo of advanced melanoma.

Study Reinforces BRAF-MEK Inhibition Over Anti-BRAF Only in Advanced Melanoma

Improved PFS with encorafenib-binimetinib versus encorafenib, but immunotherapy still top option

A photo of two bottles of Eliquis tablets.

U.S. Unveils First 10 Drugs for Medicare Price Negotiations

Treatments for heart failure, Crohn's disease, and diabetes make the list

A photo of a circular hole in a man’s scalp after Mohs micrographic surgery

Mohs Surgery Best for Early-Stage Merkel Cell Carcinoma?

Retrospective data suggest superior survival in pathologically confirmed node-negative disease

A computer rendering of a transparent woman with a syringe above the trapezius muscles.

It's the Summer of Barbie ... Botox?

What's up with the neck-slimming procedure known as Barbie Botox?

FDA APPROVED melphalan/Hepatic Delivery System (Hepzato Kit) over a CT scan of liver metastasis

FDA OKs First Liver-Directed Treatment for Metastatic Uveal Melanoma

Hepzato Kit melphalan delivery system produced objective responses in 36% of patients

A photo of a woman’s hand and arm affected by psoriatic arthritis.

Tool Predicts PsA Progression From Psoriasis, No Fancy Biomarkers Needed

New model estimates risk from routine clinical parameters

A photo of a mature woman itching her arms.

Woman Presents With Severe Pruritus on Both Arms

Symptoms have persisted for years, despite a variety of topical and systemic treatments

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Pediatric Allergic March Supported by Nationwide EHR Data

Constellation of comorbid allergic conditions common among children

FDA APPROVED lotilaner ophthalmic solution (XDEMVY) over a computer rendering of mites on eyelashes.

First Treatment for Demodex Blepharitis Wins FDA Approval

Lotilaner ophthalmic solution reduced eyelash collarettes, increased mite eradication

FDA APPROVED topical cantharidin (Ycanth) over a photo of a man’s skin affected by molluscum contagiosum

First Treatment Approved for Molluscum Contagiosum

Half of patients across two randomized trials had complete clearance of lesions

A microscope image of skin affected by leprosy

Young Man's Claw-Like Hands and Annular, Reddened Skin Plaques

Clinicians diagnose a notorious transmissible bacterial infection rarely seen in the U.S.

A computer rendering of a transparent body with inflamed intestines highlighted.

TNF Blockers for IBD Tied to Risk for Immune-Mediated Diseases

"Paradoxical" finding puzzles researchers

A photo of the vial and packaging of Opdivo over a photo of a senior woman with Merkel cell carcinoma

Adjuvant Nivolumab Promising in Resected Merkel Cell Carcinoma

Absolute risk reduction of 9-10% in 1- and 2-year DFS compared with observation

FDA Approved inhibitor ritlecitinib (Litfulo) over a photo of a young woman suffering from alopecia areata.

First Oral JAK Inhibitor Approved for Severe Alopecia Areata in Teens

Ritlecitinib led to 80% scalp coverage at 6 months in nearly a fourth of adolescents and adults

Photo of a young boy with facial lesions.

Make the Diagnosis: This Cluster of Umbilicated Papules Suggests…?

An 8-year-old-boy was brought to the doctor by his father for evaluation of painless facial lesions that were present for 3 weeks. Can you diagnose the patient?

A computer rendering of hair follicles.

Why Does This Newborn Have Brittle Hair and Parchment-Like Skin?

Genetic testing helps identify this rare autosomal recessive genodermatosis

A photo of a man’s torso affected by erythroderma.

Why Did Older Man Develop Itchy, Full-Body Rash?

Here's how the medical team diagnosed and treated the rare inflammatory skin disorder

A photo of a box of Zostavax laying on a brochure.

Lower Dementia Risk May Be Linked With Shingles Vaccine

Unique randomization of 300,000 people in Wales suggests an association

Photo of a swollen knee with smooth, crusted and scaly, erythematous and whitish papules and nodules.

Make the Diagnosis: What Caused this Child’s Knee Lesions?

A mother brought her 7-year-old son to the doctor concerned about asymptomatic lesions that had developed on his knees over the past couple of weeks.

FDA APPROVED herpes-simplex virus type 1 vector-based gene therapy (Vyjuvek) over a photo of dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa

Rare Skin Blistering Condition Gets First Drug Approved

FDA's decision marks first approval for a redosable gene therapy

A photo of a male leprosy patient’s deformed hand.

Potential 'Game Changer' for Leprosy Prevention

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

A photo of a dermatologist examining a patient’s mole through a dermatoscope.

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

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

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