Obesity and elevated blood pressure associated with pediatric atopic dermatitis
1. Pediatric patients with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis (AD) were more likely to have an elevated body-mass index (BMI)...
New laser therapy may improve the skin texture of keratosis pilaris
1. Three treatment visits with an 810-nm diode laser for patients with ketosis pilaris improved the surface irregularities of the...
Despite cancer risks, tanning beds prevalent near college campuses
1. Of the 125 colleges selected for this study, nearly half had indoor tanning facilities either on-campus or off-campus. Evidence...
Atopic dermatitis linked with bone and joint injuries
1. Adults with atopic dermatitis (AD) had significantly increased odds of any injury causing limitation when compared to adults without...
Direct-access online care model may effectively manage chronic atopic dermatitis
1. When compared to an in-person visit, management of atopic dermatitis via an online care model had similar outcomes. Evidence...
Severe psoriasis linked with poorly controlled blood pressure
1. Psoriasis severity was associated with an increased likelihood of uncontrolled hypertension. Evidence Rating Level: 2 (Good) Study Rundown: Psoriasis...
Ixekizumab may be safe and effective for chronic plaque psoriasis
1. The use of 120mg ixekizumab in a phase-III, open-label extension (OLE) trial showed improved Psoriasis Area and Severity Index...
Vitiligo associated with lower incidence of skin cancers
1. Patients with vitiligo had lower risk of having melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers (NMSCs) than those without vitiligo. 2....
Hidradenitis suppurativa linked with metabolic syndrome
1. An association between patients with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) and metabolic syndrome (MetS) was revealed in this study. 2. While...
Afamelanotide plus UV-B phototherapy effective for vitiligo
1. In patients with vitiligo, treatment with a combination of afamelanotide and narrowband UV-B (NB-UV-B) phototherapy resulted in faster re-pigmentation...
