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Vitiligo on feet
Research Summary
Upadacitinib Improves Facial, Total-Body Repigmentation in Nonsegmental Vitiligo
08/24/2015
Ashton L. Stahl
In 2 phase 3 randomized, placebo-controlled trials of adults and adolescents with nonsegmental vitiligo, once-daily upadacitinib 15 mg significantly improved facial and total-body repigmentation at 48...
08/24/2015
Skin Cancer
Skin Cancer
FDA Approves First PCSK9 Inhibitor, New Drug for Basal Cell Carcinoma, and More
07/27/2015
The FDA has approved new options for basal cell carcinoma, HIV diagnosis, and high cholesterol that clinicians should be aware of.
07/27/2015
Wounds
Wounds
Cinnamon and Peppermint Help to Heal Chronic Wounds
07/09/2015
A recent study tested the potential of antimicrobial compounds found in peppermint and cinnamon to treat wound-infecting biofilms.
07/09/2015
Melanoma
Melanoma
New Treatment for Melanoma Shows Promise
06/30/2015
Researchers may have discovered a new drug combination that could revolutionize the landscape of treatment for melanoma.
06/30/2015
Melanoma
Melanoma
Could Eating Oranges and Grapefruit Increase Melanoma Risk?
06/30/2015
Recent research evaluated the risk of developing cutaneous melanoma associated with the consumption of citrus.
06/30/2015
Skin Disorders
Skin Disorders
Severe Skin Reactions With Tattoos Common, Underreported
05/29/2015
Researchers analyzed survey results in 300 New Yorkers to examine rates of chronic tattoo-related reactions.
05/29/2015
Skin Cancer
Skin Cancer
Could Vitamin B Reduce Skin Cancer Risk?
05/21/2015
New research examined the effects of over-the-counter vitamin B3 on the risk of developing non-melanoma skin cancer.
05/21/2015
Pop Quiz
hand holding cross
Pop Quiz
Clinical Assessment and Early Recognition of Hidradenitis Suppurativa
05/19/2015
Anthony Calabro, MA
Hidradenitis suppurativa is a painful, underrecognized inflammatory condition that is often misdiagnosed until advanced stages. This quiz, based on expert insights from Rosemary Son, PA-C, challenges your...
05/19/2015
Research Summary
face with acne
Research Summary
Inclusive Language in Patient-Reported Outcome Measures for Acne Needed to Improve LGBTQ+ Patient Care and Data Accuracy
01/01/2015
Kate Young
Using LGBTQ+ inclusive language in acne patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) can enhance data accuracy, patient care, and equity in clinical trials.
01/01/2015
Research Summary
data from study
Research Summary
Biologic Switching in Psoriasis Improves Outcomes, Raises Infection Risk
01/01/2015
Kate Young
In a recent study, interclass switching of biologic agents in psoriasis was associated with faster and more durable disease control, particularly when transitioning to anti–IL-23p19 therapies. However, the...
01/01/2015