Dermatology
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FDA requires disclosure of suicide risk for anti-baldness drug
The agency has previously approved revised Propecia labels that mentioned risks of persistent sexual dysfunction and depression but not suicide....
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‘Genetic’ height linked to peripheral neuropathy and certain skin and bone infections
Even aside from the links between a person’s actual measured height and different health conditions, their genetically predicted height is...
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Surgical site infections not increased in immunocompromised patients after Mohs surgery
Mohs surgery is increasingly being performed for patients who are immunosuppressed because of their higher incidence of skin cancer and higher...
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Mohs surgery in the elderly: The dilemma of when to treat
“The take-home point for me is to treat your whole patient, not just the tumor.”
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Green tea ingredient shows promise for preventing severe radiation dermatitis
EGCG has the potential to become a new skin care option for patients receiving radiotherapy, the investigators believe.
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Psoriasis linked with higher risk for fatty liver disease
“An association between psoriasis and NAFLD was found in sensitivity analyses that excluded potential hepatotoxic medication use.”
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Does taking isotretinoin worsen a patient’s baseline IBD symptoms?
To investigate this topic, the researchers identified 19 patients who were diagnosed with IBD and treated with isotretinoin over a 16-year period...
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Body lice tied to low hemoglobin, anemia risk
The investigators compared admission hemoglobin levels between hospitalized patients with and without body lice, matched in a 1:3 ratio on age,...
Conference Coverage
Steroid phobia drives weaker prescribing, nonadherence for AD
The source of these fears can be information from friends, relatives, media, the Internet, as well as doctors.
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Pick your sunscreen carefully: 75% don’t pass muster
Overall, about 1 in 4 sunscreens, or about 500 products, met standards for providing adequate sun protection and avoiding ingredients linked to...