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- Simvastatin Shows Promise as Adjunct Treatment for Vitiligo in Meta-Analysishttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/simvastatin-shows-promise-as-adjunct-treatment-for-vitiligo-in-meta-analysis/2474442/A new meta-analysis highlights the therapeutic potential of simvastatin for vitiligo, showing significant benefits in repigmentation and disease severity reduction. Vitiligo, an autoimmune disorder marked by melanocyte destruc
- Review Unpacks Safety Data in Psoriasis Trialshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/review-unpacks-safety-data-in-psoriasis-trials/2474174/While clinical trials frequently emphasize efficacy, safety data often remain inconsistently analyzed and underreported, according to the authors of a new review in the Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology.
- Melanoma Risk Model Validated in Global Studyhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/international-study-strengthens-confidence-in-sentinel-node-prediction-tool/2474126/The Melanoma Institute Australia (MIA) sentinel node (SN) metastasis risk calculator has been validated in a large, multinational cohort, reinforcing its applicability across diverse populations and clinical settings. The MIA
- Colloidal Oatmeal Moisturizer in Managing Skin Microbiota: Studyhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/colloidal-oatmeal-moisturizer-in-managing-skin-microbiota-study/2471650/A new in vitro study suggests a moisturizer containing colloidal oatmeal, patented filaggrin technology, niacinamide, and tocopheryl acetate selectively inhibits the growth and adhesion of Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) while promoting Staphylococcus epidermidis
- Literature Review Examines Need for Better Treatment of PsO in Skin of Colorhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/Literature-Review-Examines-Need-Better-Treatment-PsO-Skin-Color/2471097/A recent literature review on psoriasis in patients with skin of color (SOC) “invokes an important call to action by the [International Psoriasis Council],” its authors wrote I the International Journal of Dermatology. “Education on diagnosing and treating psoriasis in all populations, inc
- Study: Higher Isotretinoin Doses Reduce Acne Relapse Riskhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/study-higher-isotretinoin-doses-reduce-acne-relapse-risk/2470951/Results from a new cohort study show higher cumulative isotretinoin dosages are associated with lower rates of acne relapse and retreatment, and that daily dosing does not influence these outcomes for patients on conventional or high cumulative doses. Authors on the study analyzed data fro
- Analysis: Fibrosis Mechanisms in Systemic Sclerosis Skinhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/fibrosis-mechanisms-ssc-skin/2470860/Researchers have identified a shift toward reticular gene expression in systemic sclerosis (SSc) skin, with disruptions in WNT/β-catenin signaling playing a key role in these changes. Authors for the study, published in Arthritis and Rheumatology, analyzed skin morphology and mole
- Method Review: A Closer Look at Cryo-EM’s Impact on Dermatologyhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/method-review-a-closer-look-at-cryo-ems-impact-on-dermatology/2470806/A recent method review in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology points to the potential of cryogenic electron microscopy (cryo-EM) in dermatological research. According to the authors, advanced imaging technology enables atomic-resolution visualization of macromolecules in thei
- Key Thickness Benchmark Identified for Thin Melanoma Death Riskhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/key-thickness-benchmark-identified-thin-melanoma-death-risk/2470668/Melanomas with Breslow thickness between 0.8 and 1.0 mm are associated with nearly triple the risk of melanoma-related death compared to thinner melanomas, a new study of Australian registry data reports. "Most patients who present with primary cutaneous melanomas have thin tumors (≤ 1.0 m
- Study: Cutaneous Lupus Linked With Elevated Cardiovascular Disease Riskhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/study-cutaneous-lupus-linked-elevated-cardiovascular-disease-risk/2468723/Patients with cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE) face an elevated risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), comparable to that seen in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), according to a new study. Authors of the retrospective cohort study analyzed health records of 8,138 pat