A focused update to AAD’s adult AD guidelines recommends tapinarof, roflumilast, lebrikizumab, and nemolizumab based on high-certainty data, offering new options for those with mild to severe disease. Medscape Medical News
A new AI-enabled prognostication system outperformed standard staging systems in stratifying cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma risk in an independent validation cohort. Medscape Medical News
Emollients plus combination offer sustained itch relief, improvement of visible symptoms, and substantial recovery of the skin barrier in patients with atopic dermatitis, a study reports. Medscape News UK
Omalizumab yields a high response rate and is generally well-tolerated in children with chronic spontaneous urticaria, according to the authors of a new study. Medscape Medical News
Clinicians caution that while the app flags possible anemia, definitive diagnosis requires lab testing, patient history and physical examination. Medscape Medical News
Robert Langer, ScD, director of the Langer Laboratory at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, envisions future advances in biomedical engineering. Medscape
The skin acts as the body's first line of defense against external threats. However, as we age, the epidermis-the outermost layer of skin-gradually becomes thinner and loses its protective strength.
Drs Tina Bhutani, Mona Shahriari, and Jason Hawkes explore how dermatologists are uniquely positioned to identify and manage psoriatic arthritis in their psoriasis patients before irreversible joint damage occurs. Medscape Rheumatology
The supplemental application is based on data from a phase 3 study of children aged 2-12 years with mild-to-moderate AD, randomly assigned to 0.75% or 1.5% ruxolitinib or a vehicle. Medscape Medical News
The study findings included a significantly lower 5-year disease-specific survival rate among those with amelanotic melanoma than among those with melanotic melanoma. Medscape Medical News
Skin grafts genetically engineered from a patient's own cells can heal persistent wounds in people with an extremely painful dermatologic disease, a Stanford Medicine-led clinical trial has shown.
Integrating advances in medical technology with the human touch will drive big changes in medical exams and the doctor-patient relationship, Sanders says. Medscape
A free pediatric clinic in Vietnam to treat severe birthmarks has inspired efforts in other countries and built awareness of what lasers can do. Medscape Medical News
Results from a new study help resolve the decade-long mystery of why many patients with the deadliest form of skin cancer do not respond to the latest cancer treatments.
Researchers have identified C5aR1 as a novel biomarker for metastasis risk and poor prognosis in patients with cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC), the most common type of metastatic skin cancer.
Researchers have found that central body fat, especially around the abdomen, is more strongly linked to psoriasis risk than total body fat, particularly in women.
A University of Arizona Comprehensive Cancer Center researcher received a $2.4 million National Cancer Institute grant to develop a noninvasive, confocal microscope to examine nerve endings of cancer patients with chemotherapy-induced...
Researchers from the University of Missouri School of Medicine have shed light on what populations are more likely to be prescribed a high dose of opioid medication. This increases their risk of developing opioid use disorder.
New research shows that in patients with psoriasis, even though their skin responds well to treatment with biologics, inflammation can linger, leading to broader health implications such as obesity and cardiovascular and fatty liver...
There are many different types of skin blemish, many of which are harmless. Learn about some blemishes, including their appearance, causes, and treatment, here.
Typhus is a rare bacterial infection that people can acquire from insect bites. Discover its symptoms, risk factors, and the treatment options available.
A new study from Germany suggests that many people have an overly high intake of aluminum compounds. The authors advise on how to minimize possible risks.
The symptoms of shingles in the early stages can vary hugely among individuals but typically include burning or pain in an area on one side of the body. Learn more here.
Exfoliating the skin on the face is a good way to remove dead skin cells. In this article, we look at various exfoliants and what to avoid so as not to damage the skin.
A boil is a painful bump that contains a core of pus. Read on to find out how a person can safely alleviate boil symptoms at home, and when to see a doctor.
There are many misconceptions about masturbation. One myth is that masturbation actually causes acne. Read this article to learn more about this apparent link between acne and masturbation.
Seborrheic dermatitis is an inflammatory skin condition that causes an itchy, flaky rash. Rarely, it causes temporary hair loss. Learn how, and what people can to do treat it, here.
Hair transplants can be an effective treatment for hair loss. Here, we look at how the different types work, as well as their success rates and side effects.
Many people have tried using toothpaste on pimples, but this alternative treatment method is one to avoid. Learn why this is and what remedies to try instead.
Neem oil contains natural compounds that may support skin health in various ways. Here learn more about the potential benefits and risks of neem on the skin.