Dermatology
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Hyperpigmented lesion on left palm
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European Commission grants approval of ritlecitinib for severe alopecia areata
In June of 2023, ritlecitinib was approved by the FDA for treatment of severe alopecia areata in people ages 12 and older in the United States.
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When treating scars, ‘rehabilitation’ is the goal, not perfection
Most scars respond best to treatments with ablative and nonablative fractional lasers tuned to gentle settings, according to Victor Ross, MD.
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CHMP recommends marketing of biologic for atopic dermatitis
Most adverse events across the three pivotal studies were mild or moderate.
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Hyperbaric oxygen therapy beneficial for calciphylaxis?
Although intravenous sodium thiosulfate is considered standard care in the treatment of calciphylaxis, HBOT has been reported to have beneficial...
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Nonhealing postsurgical scalp ulcers
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High rate of subsequent cancers in MCC
Patients with cutaneous Merkel cell carcinoma face a higher risk of developing other primary cancers
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Can skin bleaching lead to cancer?
Prevalence of skin bleaching in several African countries ranged from 25% in Mali (based on a 1993 survey of 210 women) to a high of 79.25% in...
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Painful fingertip tumor in pregnancy
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Company submits supplemental NDA for topical atopic dermatitis treatment
The development is based on results from two identical phase 3, vehicle-controlled trials.
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A White male presented with a purulent erythematous edematous plaque with central necrosis and ulceration on his right flank
The patient also had flulike symptoms and a headache.