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First Oral JAK Inhibitor Approved for Severe Alopecia Areata in Teens

Ritlecitinib led to 80% scalp coverage at 6 months in nearly a fourth of adolescents and adults

Jun 26, 2023
FDA Approved inhibitor ritlecitinib (Litfulo) over a photo of a young woman suffering from alopecia areata.
Make the Diagnosis: This Cluster of Umbilicated Papules Suggests…?

An 8-year-old-boy was brought to the doctor by his father for evaluation of painless facial lesions that were present for 3 weeks. Can you diagnose the patient?

Jun 26, 2023
Photo of a young boy with facial lesions.
Why Does This Newborn Have Brittle Hair and Parchment-Like Skin?

Genetic testing helps identify this rare autosomal recessive genodermatosis

Jun 26, 2023
A computer rendering of hair follicles.
Why Did Older Man Develop Itchy, Full-Body Rash?

Here's how the medical team diagnosed and treated the rare inflammatory skin disorder

Jun 22, 2023
A photo of a man’s torso affected by erythroderma.
Lower Dementia Risk May Be Linked With Shingles Vaccine

Unique randomization of 300,000 people in Wales suggests an association

Jun 12, 2023
 A photo of a box of Zostavax laying on a brochure.
EULAR Offers Tips on Psoriasis Progression to PsA

New "points to consider" document lists early warning signs

Jun 12, 2023
A close up photo of a person’s fingernails affected by psoriasis.
Psoriasis Biosimilars Appear to Match Up to Original Products, With Caveats

Robust data from clinical trials, cohort studies still lacking

May 31, 2023
 A photo of a man self-injecting in his thigh.
Make the Diagnosis: What Caused this Child’s Knee Lesions?

A mother brought her 7-year-old son to the doctor concerned about asymptomatic lesions that had developed on his knees over the past couple of weeks.

May 24, 2023
Photo of a swollen knee with smooth, crusted and scaly, erythematous and whitish papules and nodules.
Rare Skin Blistering Condition Gets First Drug Approved

FDA's decision marks first approval for a redosable gene therapy

May 19, 2023
FDA APPROVED herpes-simplex virus type 1 vector-based gene therapy (Vyjuvek) over a photo of dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa
Potential 'Game Changer' for Leprosy Prevention

Trial sees success with single dose of prophylactic rifapentine for household contacts

May 17, 2023
A photo of a male leprosy patient’s deformed hand.
Dermatologists Hone Diagnostic Accuracy for Suspect Lesions With AI 'Collaboration'

Sensitivity, specificity, mean accuracy, and AUC improved significantly with neural network input

May 16, 2023
A photo of a dermatologist examining a patient’s mole through a dermatoscope.
Bacterial Decolonization Reduces Severity of Acute Radiation Dermatitis

S. aureus plays a role in the development of this common condition

May 04, 2023
A scanning electron micrograph of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria
Sodium Thiosulphate Not Much Help for Calciphylaxis in CKD

Though used off-label for years, treatment isn't very beneficial

Apr 26, 2023
A close up photo of calciphylaxis.
Make the Diagnosis: When the Sun, Physical Exertion, and Medications Team Up Against You

A 58-year-old man visited his doctor concerned about a painful rash that developed over his neck and chest earlier that day.

Apr 24, 2023
A photo of a black person with skin disorder
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