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Young Hidradenitis Suppurativa Patients See Lags in Care

Diagnosis typically came years after disease onset; providers claim lack of knowledge on HS pain

Feb 24, 2021
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Brain Tumor Risk Upped With Synthetic Progestogen

Absolute risk still low, however, and product not currently approved in U.S.

Feb 03, 2021
A box of cyproterone acetate tablets over a computer rendering of a brain tumor
Masculinizing Hormone Therapy Tied to Acne in Transmen

Acne also linked with depression and anxiety; Accutane may be treatment option

Jan 20, 2021
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Calcineurin Blockers for Eczema: No Cancer Signal in Big Study

"Clinicians can use this evidence to counsel and reassure patients"

Aug 12, 2020
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Psoriasis Cream Succeeds in Early Trial

PDE-4 inhibitor helped clear plaque psoriasis in 6 weeks

Jul 15, 2020
A dermatologist wearing blue gloves applies a cream to a patient’s elbow who has psoriasis
Sobering Data on Risks of Short-Term Oral Corticosteroids

Short steroid bursts linked to serious adverse events within a month

Jul 06, 2020
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Biologics Don't Increase Melanoma Risk... Probably

Meta-analysis offers some reassurance, but leaves room for doubt

May 20, 2020
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IL-31 Drug Succeeds for Prurigo Nodularis

Less itching and twice as many lesions resolved with investigational agent

Feb 19, 2020
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Itchy Skin Threatens CKD Patients' Quality of Life

More severe cases seen in those with higher stages of chronic kidney disease

Apr 12, 2019
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Suppressed Testicular Function 'Mostly Reversible' After Steroid Abuse

But process can take upwards of 9 months

Mar 26, 2019
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Serious Infection Risk with Biologics for Atopic Dermatitis

Double the risk associated with systemic nonbiologics

Sep 14, 2018
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Carvedilol Helps Protect Heart During PPGL Surgery

Med offers superior blocking for cardiac complications in pheochromocytoma

May 23, 2018
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Hypogonadal Men See Better Heart Health on Testosterone Tx

Fewer deaths due to MACE seen over 10 years versus controls

May 21, 2018
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A Role for Budesonide in Autoimmune Hepatitis?

Effective second-line treatment after prednisolone failure

Jan 30, 2018
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