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- 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
- GHG Audit Shows Key Emission Sources in Dermatology Practicehttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/ghg-audit-shows-key-emission-sources-dermatology-practice/2470894/A new study has identified scope 3 emissions, particularly purchased goods and services, as the largest contributor to the carbon footprint of an outpatient dermatology clinic, accounting for 51.1% of total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The research, conducted at a University of Pennsylv
- Study IDs Proteins Associated With Inflammatory Mechanisms of Psoriasishttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/study-ids-proteins-associated-inflammatory-mechanisms-psoriasis/2470870/A comparative analysis of dermal mesenchymal stem cell exosomes from healthy human skin and psoriatic lesions revealed 13 differential proteins, according a research published in Current Molecular Medicine. Researchers at Shanxi Medical University published “Proteomic Analysis of Mesenchym
- 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
- 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
- Study: Head and Neck Melanomas Show Unique Patternshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/study-head-and-neck-melanomas-show-unique-patterns/2470807/A recent study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology reports that cutaneous melanomas located on the head and neck (CHNM) exhibit distinct clinicopathological features and treatment outcomes compared to melanomas at other anatomical sites (CMOS). Researc
- Allergy-Friendly Detergents Safe for Atopic Dermatitis Patientshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/allergy-friendly-detergents-safe-atopic-dermatitis-patients/2470779/A recent clinical study found that two laundry detergents marketed for sensitive skin do not negatively impact the skin microbiome or worsen symptoms of atopic dermatitis (AD). The study was conducted in 41 participants diagnosed with AD. For the present study, the researchers evaluated th