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Recommendations developed for atopic dermatitis therapies

Recommendations developed for atopic dermatitis therapies

by Elana GotkineIn updated guidelines issued by the American Academy of Dermatology and published online Nov. 7 in theJournal of the American Academy of Dermatology, recommendations are presente

Recommendations developed for atopic dermatitis therapies

by Elana GotkineIn updated guidelines issued by the American Academy of Dermatology and published online Nov. 7 in theJournal of the American Academy of Dermatology, recommendations are presente
Atopic dermatitis associated with schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder

Atopic dermatitis associated with schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder

by Yale School of MedicineAtopic dermatitis. Credit:AfroBrazilian/Wikimedia Commons,CC BY-SAAtopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic, inflammatory skin disorder that has well-established associ

Atopic dermatitis associated with schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder

by Yale School of MedicineAtopic dermatitis. Credit:AfroBrazilian/Wikimedia Commons,CC BY-SAAtopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic, inflammatory skin disorder that has well-established associ
Gene discovery offers new hope for people living with chronic skin disease

Gene discovery offers new hope for people living with chronic skin disease

byAustralian National UniversityDr. Chelisa Cardinez (pictured) says the discovery finally provides an explanation for why patients with psoriasis may go on to develop psoriatic arthritis, leavi

Gene discovery offers new hope for people living with chronic skin disease

byAustralian National UniversityDr. Chelisa Cardinez (pictured) says the discovery finally provides an explanation for why patients with psoriasis may go on to develop psoriatic arthritis, leavi
Researchers identify cellular pathways whose dysregulation leads to acne lesions

Researchers identify cellular pathways whose dysregulation leads to acne lesions

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesA schematic overview highlighting the critical role of GRN in promoting inflammatory responses in TREM2 macrophages and IL-13RA1 in modulating the expressi

Researchers identify cellular pathways whose dysregulation leads to acne lesions

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesA schematic overview highlighting the critical role of GRN in promoting inflammatory responses in TREM2 macrophages and IL-13RA1 in modulating the expressi
Adhesive hydrogel coating prevents scarring around medical implants, prolongs lifespan of such devices

Adhesive hydrogel coating prevents scarring around medical implants, prolongs lifespan of such devices

by Anne Trafton,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen medical devices such as pacemakers are implanted in the body, they usually provoke an immune response t

Adhesive hydrogel coating prevents scarring around medical implants, prolongs lifespan of such devices

by Anne Trafton,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen medical devices such as pacemakers are implanted in the body, they usually provoke an immune response t
FDA approves Leqselvi for severe alopecia

FDA approves Leqselvi for severe alopecia

by Lori SolomonThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Leqselvi (deuruxolitinib) tablets for the treatment of adults with severe alopecia areata.Leqselvi (8 mg) is a twice-daily oral select

FDA approves Leqselvi for severe alopecia

by Lori SolomonThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Leqselvi (deuruxolitinib) tablets for the treatment of adults with severe alopecia areata.Leqselvi (8 mg) is a twice-daily oral select
Hair regrowth continues to improve at 76 weeks with baricitinib for severe alopecia

Hair regrowth continues to improve at 76 weeks with baricitinib for severe alopecia

by Tina BrownContinuous treatment with Eli Lilly's baricitinib in patients with severe alopecia areata demonstrates improvement in hair regrowth outcomes through 76 weeks of follow-up, according t

Hair regrowth continues to improve at 76 weeks with baricitinib for severe alopecia

by Tina BrownContinuous treatment with Eli Lilly's baricitinib in patients with severe alopecia areata demonstrates improvement in hair regrowth outcomes through 76 weeks of follow-up, according t
Study finds link between eczema and peripheral vascular disease

Study finds link between eczema and peripheral vascular disease

byYale School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeople living with atopic dermatitis (AD, also known as eczema) are also at significantly higher risk for peripheral vascular disease (

Study finds link between eczema and peripheral vascular disease

byYale School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeople living with atopic dermatitis (AD, also known as eczema) are also at significantly higher risk for peripheral vascular disease (
Blood levels of two markers may help determine the heart health of individuals with skin-related conditions

Blood levels of two markers may help determine the heart health of individuals with skin-related conditions

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, collectively known as psoriatic disease, are more likely to develop cardiovascular disease than others in the gener

Blood levels of two markers may help determine the heart health of individuals with skin-related conditions

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, collectively known as psoriatic disease, are more likely to develop cardiovascular disease than others in the gener
Inflammatory conditions of skin, bowel may be linked

Inflammatory conditions of skin, bowel may be linked

(HealthDay)—There appears to be a link between hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a review published in the February issue of theInternational Journ

Inflammatory conditions of skin, bowel may be linked

(HealthDay)—There appears to be a link between hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a review published in the February issue of theInternational Journ
Sex matters in how, when, and where melanomas develop

Sex matters in how, when, and where melanomas develop

byElsevierFitted temporal trend of invasive cutaneous melanoma incidence (1982- 2018) for males vs. females from three populations (Queensland, US Whites, Scotland), by body site. Credit:J

Sex matters in how, when, and where melanomas develop

byElsevierFitted temporal trend of invasive cutaneous melanoma incidence (1982- 2018) for males vs. females from three populations (Queensland, US Whites, Scotland), by body site. Credit:J
Screening for skin cancer: Who is at risk?

Screening for skin cancer: Who is at risk?

by Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThere are three major kinds of skin cancer—squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma and melanoma. Melanoma is the most dangerous. The

Screening for skin cancer: Who is at risk?

by Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThere are three major kinds of skin cancer—squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma and melanoma. Melanoma is the most dangerous. The