Dermatology

Researchers in Germany have figured out the process by which interleukin 4 (IL-4) inhibits inflammation, pointing the way toward a possible treatment for psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and other autoimmune diseases.

The medical marijuana program in Connecticut will expand to cover several additional conditions, including psoriatic arthritis.

myPath Melanoma, a new 23-gene signature test fromMyriad Genetics, could potentially differentiate between malignant melanoma and benign skin moles in nearly 15% of cases where histopathologic analysis is not considered straightforward.

This 3-day-old boy was noted to have this left buttock lesion. He was born by cesarean section at 35 weeks due to a transverse lie on presentation with premature rupture of membranes. There was no prenatal care, and routine maternal labs on admission were significant for a positive gonorrhea screen.

By 2050, the US Census Bureau predicts half the US population will be people of color. For dermatologist Nada Elbuluk, assistant professor at NYU Langone's Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology that's great news.

Evidence shows that patients with chronic urticaria have autoimmunity, reduced basophil number and function, and precedent or concurrent infections.

For patients with skin of color there are a variety of conditions that they may face throughout their lifetimes. Some can be treated with topical creams while others use laser treatments.

Researchers have been investigating potential mechanisms involved in the generation of urticarial lesions, the role of IgE-targeting in allergic diseases, and the clinical characteristics of chronic spontaneous urticaria.

Washing dirty dishes by hand seems to help curb food allergies in children.

The FDA will review the sNDA for Xeljanz (tofacitinib citrate) tablets for the treatment of adult patients with moderate to severe chronic plaque psoriasis.

Clinicians have several guidelines, algorithms, and other tools at their disposal that can assist them in the differential diagnosis and management of chronic urticaria.

Researchers have reportedly identified several proteins that are highly prevalent in human psoriasis and may play an important role in the development and progression of the disease and its co-morbidities and complications, including psoriatic arthritis.

Approximately 20% of women develop leiomyomas during their childbearing years. When these uterine fibroids cause excessive bleeding, pelvic pain, cramping, or painful intercourse, surgery is indicated. Hysterectomy is an appropriate choice for women who are done with childbearing, but for women with childbearing plans for the future, myomectomy is an option. However, hemorrhage is a common complication during myomectomy.

Methotrexate and tumor necrosis factor inhibitors may be associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular events in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and psoriasis, according to a meta analysis of previous studies.

Scientists have discovered that a lack of RNA editing in melanoma results to tumor growth and progression through protein manipulation.

Topical application of human breast milk has been deemed extremely beneficial for infants with atopic dermatitis.

The addition of a topical corticosteroid to once-weekly etanercept produces similar outcomes among patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis as a regimen of twice weekly etanercept at the same dose.

Testing urine samples from patients with the Zika virus was more effective than a serum sample test, according to researchers in New Caledonia.

Researchers have recently shown that switching from one biological agent to another could potentially prove effective for patients with plaque psoriasis when the initial treatment agent elicits insufficient response.

A new, free mobile application that could potentially detect skin cancer, was made available on World Cancer Day, February 4, 2015, for physicians and dermatologists in the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia.

This 8-year-old girl came down with this itching rash following a horseback ride and a soak in a whirlpool spa. Other than itching, she has no symptoms and is in good health with no significant past medical history or medications.

Hair loss, whether partial or close to baldness, is a condition that is frequently associated with feelings of poor self-confidence (even depression in severe cases) across all demographics of affected patients.

Just 3 days before the state hosts the nation's biggest sporting event, public health officials in Arizona are locked in an off-the-field battle with a different kind of opponent.

Study shows that regular acetaminophen use may be associated with an increased risk of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis (PsA), and that long-term NSAID use may be associated with an increased risk of PsA.

Study results show patients with psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and psoriasis are at higher risk for myocardial infarction, stroke, and other adverse cardiovascular events.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved secukinumab (Cosentyx/Novartis) for adults with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. The European Commission approved the same drug on Jan. 19. Its active ingredient is an antibody that binds to interleukin-17A and interferes with inflammation. The binding prevents that protein from triggering the inflammatory response that results in psoriasis patches.

Study shows ustekinumab more effective at certain doses and in treatment-naïve patients. Several factors associated with diminished treatment response also identified.

A trio of phase 3 trials will evaluate the safety and efficacy of certolizumab pegol evaluated for the treatment of adults with moderate-to-severe chronic plaque psoriasis.

According to a recent study, melanoma cells may become resistant to BRAF and MEK inhibitors after an initial tumor regression.

Suneva Medical, Inc., announced The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a novel acne scar treatment, Bellafill, the sole dermal filler currently on the market to aid the marring skin condition.