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- 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: Quality, Reliability of TikTok Videos on Spironolactone Is Suspecthttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/Study-Quality-Reliability-TikTok-Videos-Spironolactone-Suspect/2471094/The quality and reliability of information on TikTok regarding spironolactone for acne treatment is concerning, according to a new study by George Washington University researchers. An analysis of the top 50 TikTok videos under the hashtag #spironolactone, which had received 108 million vi
- GW Earns Skin Smart Campus Recognitionhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/GW-Earns-Skin-Smart-Campus-Recognition/2471093/The National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention recognized George Washington University as a Skin Smart Campus for its ongoing commitment to fostering a safe and healthy learning environment, with a focus on skin cancer prevention and UV safety, the university announced. The Skin Smart Camp
- Study Shows Oral Minoxidil Improves Patient Outcomes for Hair Losshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/study-shows-oral-minoxidil-improves-patient-outcomes-for-hair-loss/2471041/New research in the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology shows oral minoxidil outperforming topical formulations in terms of patient adherence, satisfaction, and ease of use, without significantly increasing systemic side effects. Researchers on the study studied 50 patients using eith
- IgE Identified as Key Mediator in Psoriasis and Atherosclerosis Comorbidityhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/ige-identified-as-key-mediator-in-psoriasis-and-atherosclerosis-comorbidity/2471009/A new review points to immunoglobulin E (IgE) as a potential central player in the overlapping mechanisms of psoriasis and atherosclerosis. Researchers writing in Biomedicine and Pharmacotherapy proposed IgE-mediated mast cell (MC) activation as a significant contributor to the progressio
- Heart Transplant Patients Show Increased Skin Cancer Incidence: Meta-Analysishttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/heart-transplant-patients-show-increased-skin-cancer-incidence-meta-analysis/2470902/Heart transplant (HTx) recipients face a 16% overall risk of developing skin cancer, with squamous and basal cell carcinomas being the most common forms, a new meta-analysis indicated. "Studies have shown that patients who undergo HTx are at an increased risk for developing skin cancer," t
- Illuminate PRP Adds Industry Veteran Redmond as CCOhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/illuminate-prp-adds-industry-veteran-redmond-cco/2470885/Industry veteran Jennifer Redmond, MBA, joined Illuminate PRP as Chief Commercial Officer, the company announced. “Jennifer brings a wealth of experience in sales and marketing within the aesthetics and pharmaceutical industries, along with strong leadership and a commitment to driving pos
- Practical Dermatology Names Dr. Lisa Swanson Associate Medical Editorhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/practical-dermatology-names-dr-lisa-swanson-associate-medical-editor/2470863/Elizabeth (Lisa) Swanson, MD, FAAD, has accepted the position of Associate Medical Editor of Practical Dermatology, the journal announced. In this capacity, Dr. Swanson will work closely with Chief Medical Editor Neal Bhatia, MD, FAAD, to provide direction for Practical Dermat
- 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
- Skin Cancer Foundation Names New Executive Directorhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/skin-cancer-foundation-names-new-executive-director/2470856/The Skin Cancer Foundation (SCF), a national nonprofit organization that is committed to decreasing the incidence and mortality of the world’s most common cancer through public education, announced that it has appointed Becky Kamowitz to the role of executive director. Kamowitz has worked