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- A Clinician's Guide to Alopecia: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Preventionhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/a-clinicians-guide-to-alopecia-diagnosis-treatment-and-prevention/2461898/Hair loss, also known as alopecia, is a prevalent condition that affects people across every demographic.1 Unlike other skin issues that may remain unnoticed for extended periods, hair loss is often immediately apparent to the patient. Recently, alopecia has gained significant media attention follo…
- AI In Action: Machine Learning Algorithms May Aid Diagnosis and Treatment of ADhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/ai-in-action-machine-learning-algorithms-may-aid-diagnosis-and-treatment-of-ad/2461726/Researchers have developed six relatively stable and reliable diagnosis and efficacy evaluation prediction models for atopic dermatitis (AD) based on a machine learning algorithm. Songjiang Wu, a PhD candidate in dermatology from Third Xiangya Hospital at the Central South University in China , an…
- Cetaphil Unveils Digital AI Skin Analysis Toolhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/cetaphil-unveils-digital-ai-skin-analysis-tool/2461587/Cetaphil is launching Cetaphil AI Skin Analysis, a comprehensive skin analyzer offering personalized skin assessment scores and skincare regimen recommendations in seconds. With the snap of a selfie, the tool's technology compares the photo to a database of 70,000 diverse skin images to create an …
- Wireless Smart Bandage May Speed Wound Healinghttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/wireless-smart-bandage-may-speed-wound-healing/2461444/A new wireless smart bandage may speed up tissue repair by monitoring the wound healing process and treating the wound simultaneously, according to research in Nature Biotechnology. The device promotes faster closure of wounds, increases new blood flow to injured tissue, and enhances skin recovery…
- Six Investigators to Receive NEA Grants for Eczema Researchhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/six-investigators-to-receive-nea-grants-for-eczema-research/2460638/The National Eczema Association (NEA) announced the recipients for its 2020 research grants. Six investigators will receive grants for eczema research, representing grants totaling $310,000. The 2020 research grants are awarded in three categories as follows: Champion Research Grant– Proven re…
- FDA Approves Merck’s Keytruda for Recurrent or Metastatic Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma Not Curable by Surgery or Radiationhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/fda-approves-mercks-keytruda-for-recurrent-or-metastatic-cutaneous-squamous-cell-carcinoma-not-curable-by-surgery-or-radiation/2460445/The FDA has approved Keytruda, Merck’s anti-PD-1 therapy, in both three and six week dosing options as monotherapy for the treatment of patients with recurrent or metastatic cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) that is not curable by surgery or radiation. This approval is based on data from the…
- Cold Plasma Patch May Make Immunotherapy More Effective for Treating Melanomahttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/cold-plasma-patch-may-make-immunotherapy-more-effective-for-treating-melanoma/2460275/A new medicated patch that can deliver immune checkpoint inhibitors and cold plasma directly to tumors may help boost the immune response and kill cancer cells, according to an interdisciplinary team of researchers at the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center. The thumb-sized patch has more tha…
- L'Oréal USA Announces Winners Of 2019 Women In Digital Next Generation Awardshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/loreal-usa-announces-winners-of-2019-women-in-digital-next-generation-awards/2460152/L'Oréal USA announced the winners of the 2019 Women in Digital NEXT Generation Awards. The three winners, each of whom will receive $25,000 in grant funding, include Mandi Nyambi and Lanya Olmsted, the co-founders of Baalm, an online community for beauty; Lisha Li, the founder of Rosebud AI, a tec…
- What Happens When "Award Winning Hair Transplant Surgeons Meet"?https://practicaldermatology.com/news/what-happens-when-award-winning-hair-transplant-surgeons-meet/2457587/Boasting "true star power" with a lineup of international speakers and educational offerings in the ever-expanding field of hair transplant surgery, the 26th World Congress of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) heads to Hollywood October 10-14. This year's theme is "Whe…
- News You Can Use: Simple One-Page Tool Improves Patient Satisfaction with Doctor Visithttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/news-you-can-use-simple-one-page-tool-improves-patient-satisfaction-with-doctor-visit/2457805/A simple, one-page form given to patients ahead of time can significantly improve satisfaction with care, according to a study by Duke Health researchers. The low-tech tool, which asks for a list of the topics patients wants to discuss during their visit, helps patients focus on what’s important t…