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- Analysis: Age and Sex Shape Pyogenic Granuloma Patternshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/analysis-age-and-sex-shape-pyogenic-granuloma-patterns/2471030/An analysis of more than 1,000 pathologically confirmed pyogenic granulomas (PGs) showed distinct age and sex patterns in their distribution, challenging previous understanding of their etiology. Researchers for the analysis examined 1,009 PG cases reported between 2010 and 2020 at a tert
- 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
- Analysis: FDA Approvals Highlight Disparities in Oncology Outcomes by Ancestryhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/analysis-fda-approvals-highlight-disparities-oncology-outcomes-ancestry/2470889/Patients of African ancestry remain underrepresented in eligibility for biomarker-driven precision oncology therapies, according to a new study in JAMA Dermatology. The retrospective analysis of 59,433 patients with solid cancers looked at genetic sequencing data from MSK-IMPACT a
- 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
- Higher WWI Linked to Increased Mortality Rates in Psoriasis Patientshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/higher-wwi-linked-increased-mortality-rates-psoriasis-patients/2470869/New research indicates a strong positive correlation between weight-adjusted waist index (WWI) and all-cause mortality in psoriasis patients. Researchers at Wenzhou Medical University in China published “Weight-Adjusted Waist Index, Psoriasis, and All-Cause Mortality: Findings from the NHA
- 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
- Study: Dual-Action Topical Treatment Reduces Lesion Counts in Adult Acne Patientshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/study-dual-action-topical-treatment-reduces-lesion-counts-adult-acne-patients/2470855/Results from a recent pilot study suggested that a combination therapy of clindamycin phosphate 1.2%/adapalene 0.15%/benzoyl peroxide 3.1% gel with clascoterone 1% cream was effective in reducing lesions in adult acne patients. Researchers for the study enrolled 20 adult participants with
- 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
- Genetic Study Reveals Psoriasis-Sudden Hearing Loss Connectionhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/genetic-study-reveals-psoriasis-hearing-loss-connection/2470853/A recent genetic study has established a causal relationship between psoriasis and an elevated risk of sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL). Researchers derived the findings using Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis to identify potential connections between inflammatory skin disease