Dermatology

Male Firefighters May Have Higher Risk for Melanoma

Occupational case-control studies addressing melanoma risk in career firefighters are reviewed.

Terminology Important When Consulting With Transgender Patients in Dermatology Clinics

Recommendations about sensitivity and inclusive language surrounding transgender dermatology patients are provided.

COVID-19 Pandemic Increased Hand Washing and Related Dermatologic Problems

Hand hygiene habits during the COVID-19 pandemic and the effect of the repetitive use of soap or alcohol-based products on skin characteristics is assessed.

Morning Benzoyl Peroxide, Evening Retinol Regimen May Bring Acne Relief

Investigators assess the efficacy of a morning topical low-dose benzoyl peroxide (BPO) acne treatment combined with an evening retinol treatment in patients with acne.

Lichen Planus May Be Linked to COVID-19 Infection and Vaccination

Occurrence rates of lichen planus (LP) after COVID-19 infection and vaccination are determined.

Is Blue Light Causing Skin Damage? A Dermatologist Weighs In

Angela Casey, MD, relates her experiences addressing patients’ concerns about skin damage caused by blue light.

Studies Show Bimekizumab Benefits Patients With Hidradenitis Suppurativa

The BE HEARD I and BE HEARD II studies included more than 1000 adults with moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa.

Delgocitinib Cream Significantly Improves Chronic Hand Eczema in Trial

The trial met its primary endpoint with a significantly larger proportion of delgocitnib-treated patients achieving treatment success.

Potential Genetic Link Between Smoking Behaviors and Psoriasis

The causal associations of alcohol consumption and smoking with psoriasis are investigated.

Misinformation Common in Acne Vulgaris

The nature of acne-related misinformation available online is evaluated.

TXA Prevents Postoperative Bleeding From Mohs Surgery

The efficacy of topical antifribrinolytic tranexamic acid (TXA) in preventing postoperative bleeding when included in wound care on granulating defects in the setting of Mohs micrographic surgery is assessed.

Human Papillomavirus Vaccine in Patients With Palmoplantar Warts

The therapeutic response to the quadrivalent or nonavalent human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in patients with palmoplantar warts is evaluated.

Burdens, Evolving Management of Alopecia: Expert Review

We speak with prominent alopecia researchers and experts to gain insights into the burden associated with hair loss as well as standard and new treatment options for alopecia.

Adalimumab Plus Methotrexate Promising for Psoriasis

The efficacy, safety, pharmacokinetics, and immunogenicity of adalimumab combined with MTX compared with that adalimumab in patients with chronic plaque psoriasis is evaluated.

FDA Approves Sotyktu for Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis

The approval was based on data from the phase 3 POETYK PSO-1 and POETYK PSO-2 trials in adults with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis.

OTC Moisturizers Are Cost-Effective Treatment for Atopic Dermatitis

Theoretical annual costs of OTC moisturizer are compared with costs of atopic dermatitis; Medicaid coverage is also reviewed.

Low-Dose Methotrexate May Increase Risk of Melanoma

Exposure to low-dose methotrexate is associated with an increased risk of melanoma, according to a meta-analysis of 17 studies.

Reliability Assessment of Alopecia-Related Most-Viewed Videos on TikTok

Researchers sought to investigate the reliability and characteristic content of the most viewed alopecia-related videos on TikTok focusing on diagnoses, content type, and content creators.

Topical Gene Therapy Gets Priority Review for Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa

B-VEC is an investigational topical gene therapy designed to deliver 2 copies of the COL7A1 gene when applied directly to DEB wounds.

Cosmetics, Topical Medications Commonly Cause Allergic Sensitization in Rosacea

Contact allergies in patients with rosacea are assessed.