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- New Way to Measure Skin Barrier Function Identifiedhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/new-way-to-measure-skin-barrier-function-identified/2461628/Scientists in Japan have devised a new way to measure skin barrier function. Most methods indirectly calculate skin barrier function using a proxy measure called transepidermal water loss (TEWL), but the dependance on a heavily controlled environment is one of the primary limitations of this
- HS Update: Studies Suggest TNF, IL-17, and JAK inhibitors May Play a Role in Treating HShttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/hs-update-studies-suggest-tnf-il-17-and-jak-inhibitors-may-play-a-role-in-treating-hs/2461627/Several new potential therapies for hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) are coming down the pike, according to research presented at the 2023 American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Annual Meeting in New Orleans. Acelyrin, Inc.'s Izokibep led to HiSCR response at 12 weeks, including H
- Molluscum Contagiosum Update: Two New Treatments Come Down the Pikehttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/molluscum-contagiosum-update-two-new-treatments-come-down-the-pike/2461621/Thanks to a busy pipeline, treating molluscum contagiosum may get easier. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) accepted Novan’s New Drug Application (NDA) for Berdazimer Gel, 10.3% for the treatment of molluscum contagiosum with a Prescription Drug User Fee A
- Dermatologist Terrence A. Cronin Jr., MD, Named New AAD Presidenthttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/dermatologist-terrence-a-cronin-jr-md-named-new-aad-president/2461615/Terrence A. Cronin Jr., MD, FAAD, is the new President of the American Academy of Dermatology. He will start his one-year term at the close of the Academy's Annual Meeting. Dr. Cronin will also hold the same position for the American Academy of Dermatology Association, a sister
- Metal Implants May Cause Nickel Hypersensitivityhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/metal-implants-may-cause-nickel-hypersensitivity/2461614/Dermatologists are seeing more patients concerned about a possible skin hypersensitivity to the nickel or other metals used in implanted medical devices. Millions of people in the U.S. report having a metal allergy, and current estimates state that 10 percent of Americans will receive a
- Cetaphil Celebrates Sensitive Skin with a Month of Skin Science Educationhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/cetaphil-celebrates-sensitive-skin-with-a-month-of-skin-science-education/2461610/Cetaphil is ringing in the 2nd Annual Sensitive Skin Awareness initiative globally with a month of skin science education. Activating under the brand's campaign, "We Do Skin. You Do You," the global science effort will arm consumers with guidance on how to i
- Health Canada Approves Candela's Picoway for Melasmahttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/health-canada-approves-candelas-picoway-for-melasma/2461608/Health Canada has granted Candela’s PicoWay laser system licensing for expanded indications, including the melasma, lentigines, café au lait macules (CALMs), and Nevus of Ota. The US Food and Drug Administration gave the device a similar same nod in Oct
- AI Model Helps AD Patients Diagnose Complications, Cancerhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/ai-model-helps-ad-patients-diagnose-complications-cancer/2461606/A new artificial intelligence (AI) model can empower atopic dermatitis (AD) patients to detect complications from bacterial or viral infections and distinguish between eczema and skin lesions caused by mycosis fungoides. The AI model is detailed in a paper published in the
- Long-term, Systemic Antibiotic Use for Teen Acne May Promote Fat Accumulationhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/long-term-systemic-antibiotic-use-for-teen-acne-may-promote-fat-accumulation/2461603/Long-term antibiotic use for the treatment of adolescent acne disrupts the healthy gut microbiome, leading to changes in liver metabolism that promotes the accumulation of central fat, a new study shows. Around 25 percent of adolescents require systemic antibiotics, such as minocycline,
- Novel Rare Mutation in ABCA12 Gene linked to HIhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/novel-rare-mutation-in-abca12-gene-linked-to-hi/2461600/A novel rare skin mutation in ABCA12 gene is linked to Harlequin Ichthyosis, according to a new case study published in Frontiers in Pediatrics. Harlequin ichthyosis (HI) is a severe genetic skin disorder characterized by thick white, brown, or dark b