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Systemic corticosteroids not recommended for long-term treatment of eczema
The adverse effects of systemic corticosteroids for atopic dermatitis are of particular concern due to the potential for growth retardation in...
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Rituximab tackles relapse of severe, difficult-to-treat pemphigus
Drug succeeds as a single, long-term maintenance therapy, with a better risk-to-benefit ratio than corticosteroids.
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Very preterm birth is linked to reduced risk of eczema
A meta-analysis revealed that very preterm birth is associated with a significantly lower risk of eczema, compared with full term birth.
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Minorities less likely to seek treatment for psoriasis
“While psoriasis is less common among minorities than whites, minorities may suffer from a larger burden of disease yet have fewer visits.”
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Acne evaluations using photos with digital tool comparable to in-person exams
Teledermatology has the potential to expand dermatology research and access to dermatologic care.
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Autologous stem-cell transplantation for scleroderma beats cyclophosphamide in long term
Hematopoietic toxicity should be weighed against the benefits of transplantation.
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Topical fluorouracil reduces risk for surgery for SCC
The study results indicate that topical fluorouracil 5% could be used to reduce the risk of squamous cell carcinoma in high-risk patients.
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Pemphigus associated with higher risk of hematologic malignancies
Patients with pemphigus were twice as likely to have chronic leukemia and multiple myeloma.
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Study: Atopic dermatitis subgroups identified in children
Determining subgroups of pediatric atopic dermatitis could result in a stratified treatment approach.
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Hydrochlorothiazide use linked to higher skin cancer risk
The common diuretic hydrochlorothiazide is linked to a dose-dependent increased risk of nonmelanoma skin cancer, in particular, squamous cell...
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Gene mutations tied to viral skin infection in pediatric AD patients
These findings may lead to identification of a new AD phenotype in children.