Dermatology

The AJMC® Dermatology compendium is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and expert insights for diseases related to the skin, hair, and nails.

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Hidradenitis Suppurativa Disproportionately Affects Black, Female Patients

September 25th 2024

A poster presented at the Skin of Color Update reported that hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) disproportionately affects Black patients, women, smokers, and those with public insurance or disabilities.

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Semaglutide Improves Hidradenitis Suppurativa in Patients With Obesity

September 24th 2024

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Dermatologist Dissects Rosacea Diagnosis Challenges Among Patients of Color

September 17th 2024

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Expert Highlights Need for Greater Diversity in Dermatology Clinical Trials

September 17th 2024

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FDA Approves Lebrikizumab For Patients Aged 12 and Older With Moderate to Severe Atopic Dermatitis

September 16th 2024

Topical Therapies for the Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis: Balancing Safety, Efficacy, and Access

Develop a deeper understanding of the atopic dermatitis (AD) patient journey, explore topical therapies and treatment sequencing advancements, and gain insight regarding the payer’s perspective on AD therapies.

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November 21st 2024

Treatment Gaps in the Management of Generalized Pustular Psoriasis: Enhancing the Role of Managed Care

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November 21st 2024

Advancing Patient Outcomes in Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Updates and Strategies for Managed Care

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September 19th 2023

Adalimumab Plus Surgery Delivers Better Outcomes Than Adalimumab Alone for HS

Justina Petrullo
Adalimumab in conjunction with surgery demonstrated more clinical effectiveness and improved quality of life in patients with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) compared with outcomes in those treated with adalimumab alone.
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September 14th 2023

HS May Cause Skin Changes That Might Lead to Peripheral Neuropathy

Justina Petrullo
Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) may involve skin or nerve ending changes that could lead to peripheral neuropathy and changes in the transduction of specific stimuli.
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September 13th 2023

No Significant Differences in Resistance Observed Against 7 Antibiotics in Those With AV

Justina Petrullo
No significant differences in resistance were observed against participants with acne vulgaris (AV) against 7 antibiotics.
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September 8th 2023

Fecal Microbiota Different Between Patients With Melanoma, Controls

Justina Petrullo
Fecal microbiota profiles were observed to be significantly different among patients with melanoma and controls, as well as those with early-stage and late-stage melanoma.
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September 6th 2023

HS in Elderly Patients Possibly Associated With Male Sex, Study Suggests

Justina Petrullo
Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) in elderly patients is not unusual and may be associated with male sex, study suggests.
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August 24th 2023

HS Leads to Substantial Decline in Work Ability, Productivity

Justina Petrullo
Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) contributes to an extensive weakening in work ability and productivity, as well as large loss of gross value added.
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August 21st 2023

Genetic Variants Associated With HS Linked to Risk of the Disease

Justina Petrullo
Variants associated with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) near the SOX9 and KLF5 genes were associated with HS risk.
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August 14th 2023

Digital Health Interventions May Improve Efficacy, Efficiency of Care in Dermatology

Emma Andrus
Researchers conducted systematic mapping of relevant digital health intervention literature to determine the impact of these interventions on dermatologic care outcomes.
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August 14th 2023

Presence of Sex Differences in Immunological Functioning Influences HS, Review Finds

Justina Petrullo
The presence of sex differences in immunological functioning influences hidradenitis suppurativa (HS).
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August 11th 2023

Study Gives Overview of Effective Treatments for Hidradenitis Suppurativa in Pediatric Patients

Heather Raglin
Studies showed the various treatments improved symptoms, but more trials need to be done.
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August 8th 2023

Genetic Variants Associated With HS Identified

Justina Petrullo
Genetic variants associated with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) were identified, although a causal effect is not proven.
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August 3rd 2023

Hyperhidrosis Disease Burden Requires Further Understanding

Justina Petrullo
More understanding of the physical, psychological, and economic burdens of hyperhidrosis is needed.
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August 2nd 2023

Digital App Successfully Detects Skin Cancers

Heather Raglin
Study finds that use of mHealth app could be useful in early detection of skin cancer but cautions that overdiagnosis is a possibility.
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August 1st 2023

Patients With HS Should Be Screened for CKD

Justina Petrullo
A possible association between hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) with chronic kidney disease (CKD) suggests that patients with HS who present signs of CKD should be assessed by a nephrologist, suggests a study.
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July 30th 2023

Dr Haley Naik: Improved Medical Education Can Help Reduce Diagnostic Delays of HS

Laura Joszt, MA
Some populations face longer diagnostic delays for hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), but medical education can help improve knowledge of common dermatologic diseases and reduce delays in diagnosis, said Haley Naik, MD, FAAD, associate professor of dermatology, University of California, San Francisco, School of Medicine.
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July 24th 2023

Survey Finds Women With HS Possess Higher Infertility Rates

Justina Petrullo
Women with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) reported higher fertility rates compared to the general population, and most said HS symptoms did not change with fertility treatments.
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July 23rd 2023

Patients With Hidradenitis Suppurativa Face Many Barriers When Accessing Care, Says Dr Haley Naik

Laura Joszt, MA
Some of the many barriers patients with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) face include accessing knowledgeable providers, insurance coverage of treatment, and the way the health care system is set up, said Haley Naik, MD, FAAD, associate professor of dermatology, University of California, San Francisco, School of Medicine.
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July 22nd 2023

PAKT Tool May Be Able to Improve Outcomes for Patients with AK

Justina Petrullo
The personalizing actinic keratosis treatment (PAKT) tool may have the ability to strengthen patient-centric management of actinic keratoses (AK) in clinical practice, account for patient goals, and form reasonable treatment and care outcomes.
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July 21st 2023

HS Associated With Multiple Comorbidities, Underreported, Says Review

Justina Petrullo
Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is associated with multiple comorbidities and is underreported in developing countries, necessitating further research.
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July 17th 2023

OTC Treatment Options for Pesky Summer Rashes

Renata Block, MMS, PA-C
The American Skin Association estimated that 50 million Americans are exposed to urushiol yearly, the most common contact allergen in the United States.
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July 16th 2023

Dr Emma Guttman-Yassky: Strong Real-World Results of Biologics, JAK Inhibitors in AD

Laura Joszt, MA
Some of the results with biologics and Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors for atopic dermatitis have been better in practice compared with clinical trials, said Emma Guttman-Yassky, MD, PhD, FAAD, of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
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July 12th 2023

Hidradenitis Suppurativa Not a Risk Factor for Severe COVID-19

Jared Kaltwasser
Patients with the chronic skin condition hidradenitis suppurativa were less likely to be hospitalized with COVID-19 vs a control group.
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July 9th 2023

Acne Scarring Leaves a Lasting Psychosocial Impact

Jared Kaltwasser
More attention should be paid to prevent acne scarring and address the psychosocial consequences associated with it, authors argue.
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July 5th 2023

Certain Response Skills May Help Address Stigma Among Patients With Skin Conditions

Jaime Rosenberg
Although previous research has explored and documented the prevalence of stigma facing people with chronic skin conditions, less is known about how patients respond to such stigma.
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July 2nd 2023

Secukinumab Potentially Effective, Safe in Patients With HS Not Responding to Adalimumab

Jaime Rosenberg
This retrospective study showed that anti–interleukin-17 drug secukinumab yielded favorable results in a small group of patients with severe hidradenitis suppurativa (HS).
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June 26th 2023

Telemedicine Effective for Diagnosis, Treatment of Pediatric Dermatologic Conditions

Justina Petrullo
Telemedicine is effective to diagnose and treat various dermatologic conditions in the pediatric population.
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June 24th 2023

Increasing Awareness of Gender-Diverse Patient Concerns in Dermatology

Emma Andrus
Matthew Mansh, MD, FAAD, discusses inequities faced by transgender and gender-diverse patient populations.
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June 22nd 2023

Research Highlights Unmet Needs for Patients With Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Gianna Melillo
The findings are based on survey responses and focus group transcripts reflecting the experiences of nine patients.
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June 16th 2023

Bullous Pemphigoid Linked With 2-Fold Increased Risk of VTE

Gianna Melillo
Past research shows no meaningfully increased risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in patients with more common chronic inflammatory skin diseases.
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June 13th 2023

Low Risk of Melanoma-Specific Mortality Seen in Patients With MIS

Gianna Melillo
The incidence rate of melanoma in situ (MIS) has sharply risen since 1975.
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