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<乌鸦传媒>Antibiotics in Infancy Tied to Higher Risk for Atopic Dermatitis

An increased number of antibiotic courses corresponded to a dose-response-like increased risk

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<乌鸦传媒>Make the Diagnosis: Why Does This Young Woman Have Discoloration on Her Back?

A 24-year-old woman visited her doctor about discoloration that developed on her back over the past 3 months. Can you diagnose the patient?

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<乌鸦传媒>Oral and Topical Minoxidil Go Head-to-Head for Hair Loss in Men

Oral formulation well-tolerated and had similar efficacy for male androgenetic alopecia

A photo of blue rubber gloved hands drawing botulinum toxin from a vial with an out of focus woman in the background.

<乌鸦传媒>Counterfeit 'Botox' Spreading Across the U.S., CDC Warns

Nine people hospitalized across nine states after receiving the injections

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<乌鸦传媒>Botulism After 'Botox'? NEJM Ignored Nazi Atrocities; Jungle Jack's Alzheimer's

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

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<乌鸦传媒>Diagnostic Adjuncts Could Reduce Overdiagnosis of Cellulitis

Thermal imaging and ALT-70 prediction score the "latest step in a quest for improved diagnosis"

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<乌鸦传媒>Can an Autoimmunity Lead to Immune Deficiency?

Studies may explain some cases of rare opportunistic infections

A photo of psoriasis on a man鈥檚 knees.

<乌鸦传媒>Psoriatic Arthritis: Updated Guideline Clarifies Treatment Sequence

EULAR provides easy-to-understand algorithm

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<乌鸦传媒>Topical Nonsteroid Gets High Marks for Youngsters With Atopic Dermatitis

Rapid improvement, few adverse events with once-daily roflumilast for 2- to 5-year-olds

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<乌鸦传媒>How Flesh-Eating Bacteria Destroyed a Fitness Influencer's Life

Dr. Mike discusses a debilitating case of Mycobacterium with Bea Amma

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<乌鸦传媒>Short-Term High-Dose Psoriasis Therapy Shows Potential for Long-Term Disease Control

High response rates out to 52 weeks with IL-23 inhibitor, correlating with eradication of T cells

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<乌鸦传媒>Early Improvement in Prurigo Nodularis With IL-31 Antagonist Maintained at 1 Year

Itch, sleep disturbance, lesion healing, quality of life improved substantially in most patients

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<乌鸦传媒>Home-Based Phototherapy for Psoriasis Matches Office Efficacy With Better QOL

Noninferiority achieved across all skin subtypes

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<乌鸦传媒>Banning Gain-of-Function Research Would Do Far More Harm Than Good

A House-passed bill could stifle the potential for revolutionary medical advancements

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<乌鸦传媒>Hidradenitis Suppurativa Responds Quickly to Novel BTK Inhibitor

At least 50% reduction in abscess, nodule count at 16 weeks for more than 70% of patients

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<乌鸦传媒>Benzene Can Form in Acne Treatments, Lab Finds

Benzoyl peroxide formulations can break down into the carcinogen

A photo of various exfoliant products.

<乌鸦传媒>Does Everyone Need to Exfoliate?

Two dermatologists clarify the role of the skin barrier, risks, and benefits

A photo of a woman holding a stick of Lume Whole Body Deodorant.

<乌鸦传媒>Beyond the Pits: Is Whole-Body Deodorant Safe?

A dermatologist and a toxicologist weigh in on the rise of whole-body deodorants

A close up of atopic dermatitis on a boy鈥檚 arm.

<乌鸦传媒>Kids' Atopic Dermatitis Tied to Higher Risks of Learning, Memory Difficulties

Association primarily limited to children with neurodevelopmental comorbidities

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<乌鸦传媒>Unexplained Rash With No Itch and Shoulder Pain Suddenly Affects Young Girl

Skin symptoms dramatically improved after use of sun protection

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<乌鸦传媒>Novel Antibody for Chronic Hives Brings Relief in Mid-Stage Trial

Urticaria severity reduced within weeks of treatment

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<乌鸦传媒>PROs for Cutaneous Chronic GVHD After Transplant Tied to Disease Severity, Mortality

Baseline QOL, symptom burden could inform risk stratification, treatment decisions

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<乌鸦传媒>Make the Diagnosis: A Blue-Black Facial Nodule -- What's Your Best Guess?

A 64-year-old postal worker visited his doctor about a lesion that he first noticed on his face 2 months prior. Can you diagnose the patient?

FDA APPROVED lifileucel (Amtagvi) over a photo of malignant melanoma on a man鈥檚 torso

<乌鸦传媒>FDA OKs First Cellular Therapy for Melanoma

Lifileucel approved as treatment for advanced melanoma after anti-PD-1 and targeted therapy

A medical illustration of acne vulgaris.

<乌鸦传媒>New Acne Guidelines Recommend Topical Combinations, Judicious Use of Antibiotics

Conditional approval for novel treatments, doxycycline over minocycline for antibiotic therapy

FDA APPROVED iloprost (Aurlumyn) over a photo of a man with severe frostbite on his fingers and thumbs.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Approves First Drug for Severe Frostbite

Vasodilator iloprost significantly cut the risk of amputations in trial

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<乌鸦传媒>Immunotherapy May Hold Promise for Skin Cancers After Kidney Transplant

Two studies had "important differences," but can help guide clinicians

<乌鸦传媒>New Treatment for NASH; Human Milk for Preterm Infants

Also in TTHealthWatch: managing gout with uric acid levels

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<乌鸦传媒>New Gene Therapy for Skin Wounds Improved Vision in Young Boy

Future studies must ensure the approach is safe, without serious side effects, expert says

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<乌鸦传媒>Make the Diagnosis: Fever. Rash. Tachycardia. Hypotension. We Need a Diagnosis Quickly.

A 16-year-old girl was brought to the ER due to fever, chills, and a diffuse sunburn-like rash that had developed over the past day. Can you diagnose the patient?

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<乌鸦传媒>High Response Rates in Psoriasis With Oral IL-23 Inhibitor

At least 75% improvement in up to 79% of patients at 16 weeks, 90% improvement in 60%

A close up photo of a man smoking a cigarette.

<乌鸦传媒>Smoking Tied to Increased Mortality From Early-Stage Melanoma

Association only see among current smokers, however

A photo of a boy wincing as he tries to bend his leg.

<乌鸦传媒>Restricted Leg Movement in a Tween Boy Reveals an Insidious Skin Disorder

Long-ignored patches of progressively hardening skin finally receive a rare diagnosis

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<乌鸦传媒>Make the Diagnosis: A Young Woman With a White-ish Neck Rash: What鈥檚 Your Take?

A 32-year-old woman visited her doctor concerned about a rash that developed on her neck and chest 3 months prior. Can you diagnose the patient?

A photo of a preterm infant sleeping in an incubator.

<乌鸦传媒>Opioid Exposure in Womb Tied to Kids' Risk for Eczema, Dermatitis, and Asthma

No link between prenatal exposure and risk for autoimmune conditions, however

FDA CLEARED DermaSensor over a computer rendering of the device in use.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Clears AI-Powered Non-Invasive Skin Cancer Detector

Intended for use in primary care, handheld device is first of its kind

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<乌鸦传媒>Alopecia on the Rise After COVID, Study Suggests

Incidence of alopecia areata nearly doubled in people who had a COVID infection

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<乌鸦传媒>Shingles Vaccine Highly Effective Over 4 Years

Two-dose Shingrix vaccine also provided long-term protection in people taking corticosteroids

FDA APPROVED berdazimer gel (Zelsuvmi) over a photo of molluscum contagiosum warts on the thigh of a child

<乌鸦传媒>At-Home Treatment for Molluscum Contagiosum Wins FDA Approval

Berdazimer gel led to 30% complete/near-complete clearance after 12 weeks in randomized trials

An image of a senior man laying on a hospital bed with an intravenous line attached to his arm.

<乌鸦传媒>Futile Immunotherapy for Cancer Grows More Common

Occurs most often at non-academic and low-volume centers

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