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- Leprosy Cases Rise in Florida: What Do Dermatologists Need to Know?https://practicaldermatology.com/news/leprosy-cases-rise-in-florida-what-do-dermatologists-need-to-know/2461935/Leprosy is making headlines because of an outbreak in Florida, and although this disease is still rare, it should be on dermatologists' radar, says Carrie Kovarik, MD, a professor of dermatology and medicine at Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia
- New Report Highlights Challenges in Evaluating Biosimilarshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/new-report-highlights-challenges-in-evaluating-biosimilars/2461933/New research provides an overview of gaps and challenges in the value assessment of biosimilars and identifies potential approaches to address them. The report, “
- Research Uncovers Genes Dictating the Direction of Hair Whorlshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/research-uncovers-genes-dictating-the-direction-of-hair-whorls/2461932/The first gene mapping study on human scalp hair whorls shows that hair whorl direction has a genetic basis and is affected by multiple genes, according to a new study in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology. A hair whorl is a pa
- MRF to Host the 2023 Philadelphia Miles for Melanoma 5Khttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/mrf-to-host-the-2023-philadelphia-miles-for-melanoma-5k/2461928/The Melanoma Research Foundation’s (MRF) nextl Miles for Melanoma nationwide 5K program will take place in Philadelphia event on Saturday, August 26, 2023, at the Philadelphia Zoo at 7:30am ET. Register to attend the Philadelphia Miles for Melanoma 5K event
- Found: 135 New Melanin Genes Responsible for Pigmentationhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/found-135-new-melanin-genes-responsible-for-pigmentation/2461927/Researchers have discovered 135 new genes associated with pigmentation. “To understand what actually causes different amounts of melanin to be produced, we used a technology called CRISPR-Cas9 to genetically engineer cells,” explains study author
- Verrica's Injectable Oncolytic Peptide Clears BCC in Early Phase 2 Datahttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/verricas-injectable-oncolytic-peptide-clears-bcc-in-early-phase-2-data/2461925/Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc.’s VP-315 can clear basal cell carcinoma (BCC), according to data from Part 1 of an ongoing Phase 2 study presented at the 2023 American Academy of Dermatology Innovation Academy in Tampa, Fla. Given via injection into the tumor, VP-315 is an oncolytic
- UF Researcher Recognized for Life’s Work on Neurofibromatosishttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/uf-researcher-recognized-for-lifes-work-on-neurofibromatosis/2461922/Margaret “Peggy” Wallace, PhD, a professor in the department of molecular genetics and microbiology in the University of Florida College of Medicine, has received an award from the Children’s Tumor Foundation in recognition of her significant contributions to neurofibromatosis r
- Electrical Signals Between Skin Cells May Influence Melanoma Initiationhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/electrical-signals-between-skin-cells-may-influence-melanoma-initiation/2461919/The transfer of a neurotransmitter from melanocytes to keratinocytes alters electrical activity and may promote melanoma initiation in preclinical models, according to results published in
- Study: Natural Gas Odorants Linked to Skin Rasheshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/study-natural-gas-odorants-linked-to-skin-rashes/2461918/Odorants are widely used in natural gas for leak detection and may induce a range of adverse health symptoms at very low concentrations including skin rashes, according to a new study in Current Environm
- PSA: Vets Warn That Minoxidil May Be Deadly to Petshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/vets-warn-that-minoxidil-may-be-deadly-to-pets/2461917/Products like Rogaine, which contain minoxidil, can be very dangerous to animals, warn toxicology experts at Pet Poison Helpline. “Cats are particularly sensitive to this medication, and any exposure can result in severe poisoning and potentially death,” says Renee