Shift Seen to Newer Agents to Treat Psoriasis
Biologics and small molecule inhibitors increasingly used for treatment of newly diagnosed psoriasis
Widespread Avoidance of Medical Care Found Due to COVID-19 Concerns
Prevalence of care avoidance higher for caregivers, those with underlying conditions, disabilities
Permanent Hair Dye Not Linked to Cancer Risk, Mortality
Risk increased slightly for basal cell carcinomas; positive link found for some breast cancers, ovarian cancer
Benefit of Adjuvant Dabrafenib + Trametinib Persists in Melanoma
Long-term benefit seen for relapse-free survival in stage III disease with BRAF V600E, V600K mutations
Some Lupus Erythematosus Cases Tied to Drug Exposure
Cases found for both cutaneous and systemic lupus, but some previous reports due to protopathic bias
August 2020 Briefing – Dermatology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Dermatology for August 2020. This roundup includes the latest...
Follow-up Calls After Mohs Surgery Do Not Boost Satisfaction
But calls made the evening of dermatology surgery can identify patients with active pain
Risk for Cancer Reduced for Patients With Multiple Sclerosis
Pooled prevalence rates of breast cancer, digestive cancer, skin cancer were 2, 2, and 1 percent, respectively
Topical Calcineurin Inhibitors Not Tied to Skin Cancer
No increased risk seen with topical calcineurin versus topical corticosteroids in adults with dermatitis
Poll: More Older Adults Using Telehealth During Pandemic
Comfort level with technology and telehealth visits increasing, but some concerns persist
