Repigmentation of Vitiligo Seen With Tofacitinib, Phototherapy
Case reports describe repigmentation of vitiligo with facial involvement in Hispanic woman, white man
2005 to 2014 Saw Increase in Melanoma Incidence
For males and females combined, incidence fell for those aged 15 to 44, increased for those ≥55
Humanities Exposure Positively Impacts Medical Students
Findings may influence future medical school recruitment, curricula
January 2018 Briefing – Dermatology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Dermatology for January 2018. This roundup includes the latest...
Patient-Initiated Consultations Beneficial in Psoriasis
No difference seen in Dermatology Life Quality Index versus routine care but fewer consultation requests
Survival Trends for Cancer Generally Increasing Worldwide
Increasing trend seen for some lethal cancers, with up to 5 percent increase for liver, pancreas, lung CAs
Health Care Spending Up, Mainly Due to Rising Prices
Spending increasing despite no change or decline in utilization of most health care services
Eyelid Squamous Cell Carcinoma Rate Increasing in England
Older age and male sex, but not social deprivation, are associated with higher eyelid SCC risk
Carboxytherapy, Platelet-Rich Plasma Similar for Stretch Marks
Both treatments are safe and effective for treating striae alba, with no difference noted
Guidelines of Care Developed for Skin Cancer Management
Recommendations for basal cell carcinoma, cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma released