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- 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
- Castle's DecisionDx-Melanoma Test Results Can Slash the Number of Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsieshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/castles-decisiondx-melanoma-test-results-can-slash-the-number-of-sentinel-lymph-node-biopsies/2461555/Castle Biosciences, Inc.’s DecisionDx-Melanoma test results influenced 85% of clinicians’ decisions regarding the sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) surgical procedure, a new study shows.
- Potential Notalgia Paresthetica Breakthrough: Oral Difelikefalin May Curb Persistent Itchhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/potential-notalgia-paresthetica-breakthrough-oral-difelikefalin-may-curb-persistent-itch/2461553/Notalgia paresthetica—a nerve disorder characterized by a persistent itch in the upper back—is a common and underdiagnosed condition worldwide. To date, there are no U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved treatments specifically targeting this disorder. But a new s
- Merz Aesthetics, NWSL’s North Carolina Courage Expand Partnershiphttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/merz-aesthetics-partners-with-wsls-north-carolina-courage-to-fuel-confidence-on-and-off-field/2461532/Merz Aesthetics is expanding its sponsorship of the North Carolina Courage, two-time champions of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL). “This partnership is so meaningful for us at Merz Aesthetics,” says Patrick Urban, North America President, in
- CDC Report: Seven Percent of Adults and 11 Percent of Kids Had Eczema in 2021https://practicaldermatology.com/news/cdc-report-seven-percent-of-adults-and-11-percent-of-kids-had-eczema-in-2021/2461530/Slightly more than 7% of adults and nearly 11% of kids had eczema in 2021, according to two new reports in the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics Data Brief. W
- Revealed: The Genetic Basis of 13 Pigment Traits and Their Relationship with Diseaseshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/revealed-the-genetic-basis-of-13-pigment-traits-and-their-relationship-with-diseases/2461515/Researchers have uncovered the genetic basis of 13 pigment traits and their association with diseases. Using the GCAT cohort, researchers built a comprehensive analysis strategy leading to the identification of phototype associated-diseases in a total of nearly 20,000 Ca
- Simple Laser Treatments May Help Prevent Nonmelanoma Skin Cancerhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/simple-laser-treatments-may-help-prevent-nonmelanoma-skin-cancer/2461508/Nonablative fractional lasers treatments may help prevent basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma, a new study suggests. Nonablative fractional lasers (NAFL) are currently used to treat scars, sun-damaged skin, age spots, and more; however, their effectiveness for pre
- New Guidance Issued on Treating Metastatic Melanoma During COVID-19https://practicaldermatology.com/news/new-guidance-issued-on-treating-metastatic-melanoma-during-covid-19/2461497/Metastatic melanoma patients taking systemic therapy should stay on treatment whenever possible, even during Covid-19 pandemic. This is the main takeaway from new research paper in Oncotarget's
- Beekman 1802 Pledges to Put Nurses First in 2023https://practicaldermatology.com/news/beekman-1802-pledges-to-put-nurses-first-in-2023/2461487/Beekman 1802 is launching "
- UCSF Apologizes for Dermatology Experiments in Prisoners in 1960shttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/ucsf-apologizes-for-dermatology-experiments-in-prisoners-in-1960s/2461477/The University of California, San Francisco apologized for conducting unethical dermatology experiments on at least 2,600 incarcerated men in the 1960s and 1970s. Experiments included putting pesticides and herbicides on the men’s skin and injecting it into the