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- Study: Men With Skin of Color Are More Likely to Die From Melanomahttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/study-men-with-skin-of-color-are-more-likely-to-doe-from-melanoma/2461853/Men with melanoma – and particularly men with skin of color – are more likely to die than women with melanoma, a new study in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology shows. "We know that men may be less likely to seek medical care than w
- NY Dermatologist Louise Kaufmann, MD, Wins an International Award for Social Responsibility in Dermatology from L’Oréal and ILDShttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/dr-louise-kaufmann-wins-an-international-awards-for-social-responsibility-in-dermatology-from-loreal-and-ilds/2461842/Louise Kaufmann, MD, a general and cosmetic dermatologist in Great Neck, New York, took home an International Award for Social Responsibility in Dermatology for her efforts to provide access to dermatological care in rural and underserved areas of Jamaica. The awards, sp
- Dr. Uri Geiger Named Chairman of its Board of Directors at STRATA Skin Scienceshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/dr-uri-geiger-named-chairman-of-its-board-of-directors-at-strata-skin-sciences/2461837/Uri Geiger, PhD, is the new Chairman of the Board of Directors at STRATA Skin Sciences. William Humphries will step down as Chairman and continue to serve on the Board, effective July 3, 2023, as he transitions into his role as Chief Executive Officer of Alcami Corporation.
- News Your Patients Can Use: AAD Offers Sun Protection Counsel in Advance of Independence Day Holiday Weekendhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/news-your-patients-can-use-aad-offers-sun-protection-counsel-in-advance-of-independence-day-holiday-weekend/2461819/Remind your patients to use sunscreen on the July 4th weekend and on the days, weeks, and months that follow. A recent American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) survey of more than 1,000 U.S. adults revealed that one-third of American parents reported having a child who
- In With the Old: Curettage and Cryosurgery Still Effective for BCChttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/in-with-the-old-curettage-and-cryosurgery-still-effective-for-bcc/2461815/The combination of curettage and cryosurgery is a safe and effective treatment method for basal cell carcinoma, and now, a new study presents the results from testing different variants of the method. The current study, which appears in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermat
- US FDA Nod for Pfizer's Alopecia Drughttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/us-fda-nod-for-pfizers-alopecia-drug/2461814/The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Litfulo (ritlecitinib, Pfizer Inc) for severe alopecia areata in individuals 12 years of age and older. A kinase inhibitor that targets Janus kinase 3 (JAK3) and the tyrosine kinase expressed in the hepatocellular carcinoma (TEC) f
- Osteopontin Potently Stimulates Hair Follicle Stem Cells for Robust Hair Growthhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/osteopontin-potently-stimulates-hair-follicle-stem-cells-for-robust-hair-growth/2461802/Do hairy moles hold the secret to understanding hair growth? Maybe, according to research published in the June 21, 2023 issue of Nature. Using a mouse model, researchers tracked the activity of ha
- The Canadian Dermatology Association Announces 2023 Award Recipientshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/the-canadian-dermatology-association-announces-2023-award-recipients/2461800/The Canadian Dermatology Association’s (CDA) 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award goes to Drs. James D. Walker and Peter Hull. Dr. Walker developed and constructed the first Mohs Surgical Unit to treat skin cancer at The Ottawa Hospital (TOH). He also helped raise more than $
- Almirall Launches New Series Highlighting the Impact of Psoriasis on Wellbeinghttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/almirall-launches-new-series-highlighting-the-impact-of-psoriasis-on-wellbeing/2461795/Almirall has launched Nina, a three-episode series about the life of a fashion designer with psoriasis to illustrate a journey from darkness to light. Nina narrates the story of an introverted designer portrayed by Spanish actress Alba Ribas (Cable Girls, Netflix). One da
- Gentle Cleansers Kill Viruses as Effectively as Harsh Soapshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/gentle-cleansers-kill-viruses-as-effectively-as-harsh-soaps/2461780/Gentle cleansers are just as effective in killing viruses – including coronavirus - as harsh soaps, a new study out University of Sheffield experts has found. Scientists from the University of Sheffield’s Sh