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- NEA Study Illuminates Gaps in Mental Health Help for Eczema Patientshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/nea-study-illuminates-gaps-mental-health-help-eczema-patients/2467195/Forty-two percent of patients with atopic dermatitis (eczema) and caregivers of children/teens with the condition never spoke about mental health with primary eczema care providers, according to National Eczema Association (NEA
- POSITIVE: Tildrakizumab Shows Effectiveness in Psoriasis Patients at 52 Weekshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/positive-tildrakizumab-shows-effectiveness-psoriasis-patients-52-weeks/2467194/New one-year data presented at the International Federation of Psoriasis Associations (IFPA) Conference 2024 showed that tildrakizumab (Illumetri, Almirall) was effective at restoring and maintaining wellbeing of patients with moderate-to-severe psoriasis. Researchers for the POSITIVE st
- Stigmatization Based on Skin Disorders Linked with Diminished Life Quality in Pediatric Patientshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/stigmatization-based-skin-disorders-linked-diminished-life-quality-pediatric-patients/2467151/New research suggests that skin disorder-based stigmatization is perhaps unsurprisingly associated with a diminished quality of life and poorer mental health. Researchers conducted a cross-sectional, single-visit study that included 1,671 children (57.9% female) across 32 pediatric center
- Biofrontera Unveils New Red-Light-Emitting Lamp for PDT on Actinic Keratoseshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/biofronters-unveils-new-red-light-emitting-lamp-pdt-actinic-keratoses/2467140/Biofrontera Inc. announced the launch of the RhodoLED XL, a new red-light-emitting LED lamp approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in combination with Ameluz (aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride) topical gel, 10% for photodynamic therapy of actinic keratoses of mild-to-moderate sever
- Smoking, BMI, and Age Affect Biologic Outcomes in Psoriasis: Analysishttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/smoking-bmi-and-age-affect-biologic-outcomes-psoriasis-analysis/2467138/A new systematic review and meta-analysis revealed a number of factors that can make patients with psoriasis have a poorer response to biologics. Researchers for the study used data from PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science reporting treatment outcomes using Psoriasis Area and Severity Ind
- FDA Approves Gel for Axillary Hyperhidrosishttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/fda-approves-gel-axillary-hyperhidrosis/2467109/The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new prescription gel used to treat axillary hyperhidrosis (excessive underarm sweating) in adults and children 9 and older, manufacturer Botanix Pharmaceuticals announced. Sofdra (sofpironium) is the first chemical entity approved b
- PD-1 Gene Variants Linked to Melanoma Riskhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/pd-1-gene-variants-linked-melanoma-risk/2467088/A recent study has highlighted significant associations between specific single nucleotide variants (SNVs) in the PD-1 and PD-L1 genes and the risk of metastatic melanoma (MM). Researchers conducted the study at IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino in Genova, Italy, and included 125 patients wi
- Analysis: Few Dermatologists Share Sun Protection Advice on TikTokhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/analysis-few-dermatologists-share-sun-protection-advice-tiktok/2467072/A new analysis in the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology shows a significant gap in the presence of board-certified dermatologists (BCDs) on TikTok, particularly concerning sun protection content. "Limited studies have analyzed sources of TikTok videos associated with sun safety and
- Recurrence in Patients with Thin Melanomas Linked with Poor Prognosis, Despite Rarityhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/recurrence-patients-thin-melanomas-linked-poor-prognosis-despite-rarity/2467070/While rare, the recurrence of melanomas in patients with thin melanomas was linked with poorer prognosis and lower survival rates, a single-center analysis reported. "The majority of patients diagnosed with melanoma have thin melanomas (≤1 mm)," the researchers wrote in their study, publi
- FDA Approves New Tralokinumab-ldrm Autoinjectorhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/fda-approves-new-tralokinumab-ldrm-autoinjector/2467047/The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the approval of a new tralokinumab-ldrm 300-mg single-dose autoinjector for adult patients. Adbry® (LEO Pharma Inc.), a high-affinity fully human monoclonal antibody, is currently indicated in the US for the treatment of moderate-to-sever