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- Combined Ultrasound and Radiofrequency Promotes Greater Wrinkle Reductionhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/combined-ultrasound-and-radiofrequency-promotes-greater-wrinkle-reduction/2462721/Using high-intensity focused ultrasound in conjunction with monopolar radiofrequency yielded greater skin tightening and wrinkle reduction than either modality alone, according to new data. High-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) and monopolar radiofrequency (RF) are both popular as non-invasive s…
- Tara L. Azzano Appointed Executive Director of ASDShttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/tara-l-azzano-appointed-executive-director-asds/2462658/The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS), the largest organization in the U.S. dedicated solely to dermatologic surgeons, announced the appointment of Tara L. Azzano as Executive Director, according to a news release. Ms. Azzano brings with her over two decades of experience within ASD…
- Analysis Highlights Factors Affecting Long-term Antibiotic Prescriptions for Acnehttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/analysis-highlights-factors-affecting-long-term-antibiotic-prescriptions-acne/2462633/A new analysis provided insight into the thinking of dermatologists prescribing antibiotics for treating acne. The research team set out to identify factors influencing prolonged oral antibiotic prescriptions for acne treatment by dermatologists, despite guidelines recommending limitations of less …
- Deucravacitinib Improves Patient-Reported Outcomes for Psoriatic Arthritishttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/deucravacitinib-improves-patient-reported-outcomes-psoriatic-arthritis/2462540/Deucravacitinib, a TYK-2 inhibitor, was linked with significant improvements in patient-reported outcomes (PROs) in patients with active psoriatic arthritis (PsA), according to results from a phase 2 trial. To assess the effects of deucravacitinib in this patient population, the study authors condu…
- Gene Variants May Drive Persistent Lesions in Darier Diseasehttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/gene-variants-may-drive-persistent-lesions-darier-disease/2462509/Persistent lesions in patients with Darier disease were associated with second-hit variants in the ATP2A2 gene, according to data from a new case series of 9 patients. In a study published in JAMA Dermatology, Lihi Atzmony, MD, of Rabin Medical Center, Petach Tikva, Israel, and colleagues extracted…
- Integrated Dermatology Appoints Tushar Ramani, MD, as CEOhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/integrated-dermatology-appoints-tushar-ramani-md-ceo/2462493/Integrated Dermatology has announced the appointment of Tushar Ramani, MD, as the company's new chief executive officer (CEO). Dr. Ramani will be replacing Jeff Queen, who after two decades as CEO and executive chairman, is transitioning to the role of co-executive chairman of the Board alongside A…
- INTEGUMENT-PED: Roflumilast Cream 0.05% Effective at Improving AD in Childrenhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/integument-ped-roflumilast-cream-005-effective-at-improving-ad-in-children/2462429/New data from a pivotal phase 3 trial indicates roflumilast cream 0.05% is associated with significantly improved atopic dermatitis (AD) in children 2 to 5 years of age with mild-to-moderate AD. Researchers for the Interventional Trial Evaluating Roflumilast Cream for the Treatment of Atopic Dermat…
- Analysis: Alopecia Areata Linked with Work Productivity Losseshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/analysis-alopecia-areata-linked-with-work-productivity-losses/2462430/Results from a new real-world analysis illuminated demographic and clinical characteristics associated with productivity losses in individuals with alopecia areata. “Patients with alopecia areata experience poor health-related quality of life and significant disease burden,” the authors wrote in th…
- LITE: Home-based Narrow Band UVB Phototherapy for Psoriasis Non-Inferior to Office-based Treatmenthttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/lite-home-based-narrow-band-uv-b-phototherapy-for-psoriasis-noninferior-to-office-based-treatment/2462425/Home-based phototherapy for the treatment of psoriasis was non-inferior to office-based therapy, according to new data presented at the American Academy of Dermatology 2024 Annual Meeting in San Diego. Researchers for the Light Treatment Effectiveness (LITE) study, looking at whether home-based nar…
- Long-acting Reversible Contraception Linked with Acne Young Adults: Analysishttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/relationship-between-long-acting-reversible-contraception-and-acne-in-a-cohort-of-adolescents-and-young-adults/2462264/The use of progestin-only long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) may have an increased risk of developing acne or experiencing worsening of acne symptoms, a new analysis indicates. "Few studies have focused primarily on the effects of hormonal LARC on the development or exacerbation of acne …