Combination treatments to reduce scarring have been shown to be effective without the need for aggressive surgical techniques that can lead to suboptimal results, researchers reported at AAD 2018 this week.
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The experts weigh in on pros and cons of biologics
Access issues due to cost and availability causes disparities in biologics use; cancer risk is minimal and there is much more on the horizon for hidradenitis suppurativa, researchers say at AAD 2018.
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Switching biologic treatments in dermatology
Not all biologic treatments are equal. Side effects, effectiveness, cost and administration style are among factors physicians should consider when switching treatments, experts report at AAD 2018.
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From new vaccines to the advent of new neurotoxins
Physicians weigh in expectations for new developments within all facets of dermatology from pediatric dermatology to dermatopathology.
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Laddered treatment for pityriasis rubra pilaris
Diagnosing PRP is challenging because it can mimic eczema, psoriasis, or even ichthyosis. Biologic treatment for refractory cases considered, researchers said at AAD 2018.
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Coordinated care lessons in dermatology
Coordinated care is gaining ground in medicine because it helps defragment a fragmented system, says Dr. Lindsay Strowd. Patients with chronic conditions, such as psoriasis, tend to benefit most.
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Skin lupus can progress more rapidly than previously thought
Systemic disease among patients with discoid lupus erythematosus, a chronic form of cutaneous lupus, can develop within one to two years of initial diagnosis, says Joseph F. Merola, M.D., reporting at the American Academy of Dermatology annual meeting in San Diego.
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Biomarkers may predict chronic urticaria resolution
Chronic urticaria is associated with a low resolution rate, but researchers writing in JAMA point to biomarkers that may help predict the likelihood of resolution.
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AD therapy linked to ADHD
All children, but healthy controls, had a higher likelihood of behavioral issues. ADHD symptoms of attention, hyperactivity and impulse control, were higher in AD children. Quality of life lower in affected children.
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Considerations for diagnosing eosinophilic fasciitis
A spate of new eosinophilic fasciitis cases led to the development of these considerations now considered standard in making an accurate diagnosis.
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