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- 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
- Analysis: Higher Infection and Acne Risks with JAK Inhibitors in ADhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/analysis-higher-infection-and-acne-risks-jak-inhibitors-ad/2468381/Researchers for a new analysis have provided a data and analytics framework for the evaluation of the safety of immune-modulating drugs (IMDs) in treating atopic dermatitis (AD). The study authors designed the system to generate timely, high-quality evidence using sequential propensity sco
- Age-related Fibroblast Changes Drive Melanoma in Males, Study Sayshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/age-related-fibroblast-changes-drive-melanoma-males-study-says/2468115/Age-related changes in fibroblasts contribute to development of aggressive, treatment-resistant melanoma in males, according to a Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center study published in Cell. The authors of the study, Dr. Ashani Weeraratna and colleagues, had previously shown in studies that
- Study Aims to Define Photosensitivity Diagnosis in Atopic Dermatitishttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/study-aims-define-photosensitivity-diagnosis-atopic-dermatitis/2467967/A new study aims to refine diagnostic criteria for photosensitivity in patients with atopic dermatitis (AD). “Previous reports have characterized photosensitivity in AD, but with differences in terminology and criteria,” the authors noted, suggesting a need for better guidance. The
- Review: No Safety Concerns for Live Vaccines with Dupilumabhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/systematic-review-no-safety-concerns-live-vaccines-dupilumab/2467944/Live vaccines are likely safe and effective for patients undergoing dupilumab treatment, according to results from a systematic review and expert consensus. Authors for a new systematic review, combined with expert input from a Delphi panel, provided insights into the safety and efficacy o
- New Plasma Proteins Linked to Atopic Dermatitis Riskhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/new-plasma-proteins-linked-atopic-dermatitis-risk/2467771/New research has identified eight plasma proteins associated with atopic dermatitis (AD), potentially opening new avenues for treatment. Publishing in the Archives of Dermatological Research, the study authors used summary-data-based Mendelian Randomization (SMR) and evaluated dat
- Weekly Cendakimab Dosing Effective in Reducing AD Severityhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/weekly-cendakimab-dosing-effective-reducing-ad-severity/2467489/New research shows that cendakimab is safe and efficacious at certain dosing levels over a 16-week study period in patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD). The study authors for the phase 2 trial included 221 adult patients with moderate-to-severe AD from the United States
- Study: Oral Minoxidil Not Superior to Topical Minoxidilhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/non-oral-and-topical-minoxidil/2467152/Daily oral minoxidil, 5 mg was not superior to topical minoxidil, 5%, in a population of male patients with alopecia according to a new study in JAMA Dermatology. "There has been increased interest in low-dose oral minoxidil for androgenetic alopecia (AGA) treatment," the autho
- Survey Reveals Variation in Hyaluronidase Use in Aesthetic Practicehttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/survey-reveals-variation-hyaluronidase-use-aesthetic-practice/2466937/New research suggests a need for guidelines around the storage and dosing for hyaluronidase (HYAL) when using hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers. "Hyaluronic acids continue to be the fillers of choice worldwide and their popularity is growing," the authors wrote in Aesthetic Surgery Journa