Despite clear directives outlined in the updated guidelines published by the American College of Rheumatology/National Psoriasis Foundation (ACR/NPF) in 2018, there is limited data regarding medication use in real-world clinical practice and patient medication preferences for the treatment of psoriatic arthritis (PsA).
Stretch marks cause pregnant women and individuals substantial embarrassment that can negatively impact pregnancy and quality of life, a new study found. The lesions, and concerns for developing and permanency, may be contributing factors for depression or anxiety in the perinatal period, which affect up to one in seven women during pregnancy and postpartum. Researchers say this should bring new focus on stretch marks and identifying mental health disorders during pregnancy and the postpartum period.
Johns Hopkins researchers identified two distinct clusters of patients with PN: those who had increased inflammation in the blood, and those who did not but were more likely to have a history of spinal disease, which may sensitize the nerves. Identifying those with unique types of inflammation may help doctors provide more precise and personalized treatment for the disorder.
It’s common for people with psoriasis to develop dry, inflamed skin lesions. But researchers found specific gene expression changes in healthy-appearing skin were a better predictor of clinical response to etanercept, an anti-TNF treatment prescribed to up to one-fifth of psoriasis patients. They say finding predictive signs in a patient’s genetic profile is a step toward applying precision medicine to complex inflammatory skin diseases.
PHILADELPHIA— New research shows that testosterone promotes melanoma proliferation by activating a newly recognized nonclassical testosterone receptor in melanoma cells called ZIP9 (encoded by the SLC39A9 gene), a zinc transporter that is not intentionally targeted by any available therapeutics but is widely expressed in human melanoma.
Bringing home a new baby is a time of joy and excitement. However, caring for them can be overwhelming — even for experienced parents. Fortunately, dermatologists from the American Academy of Dermatology say five simple tips can help make caring for babies’ delicate skin, hair and nails easier and less intimidating.
Patients with a rare form of scleroderma that causes more skin thickening have a greater chance of dying from related heart, lung and kidney problems, a new study found. This occurs despite the patient population taking drugs used to treat most people with scleroderma. Researchers say it is an opportunity for more targeted drug development.
Halloween costume tips from physicians.
A total of 64 Mercy Medical Center physicians were recognized in Baltimore magazine’s November 2021 “Top Doctors” issue, representing 48 separate specialties
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A new study led by Yale Cancer Center researchers shows that the enzyme KDM5B suppresses anti-melanoma immunity.
The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is establishing a Skin Biology and Diseases Resource-based Center (SBDRC), funded by a $4 million grant from the National Institutes of Health and the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS).
Researchers at UC San Diego School of Medicine identify a strain of bacteria on healthy cats that produces antibiotics against severe skin infections. The findings may soon lead to new bacteriotherapies for humans and their pets, wherein cat bacteria is applied via topical cream or spray.
During use some sunscreens offer very limited protection against dangerous sunrays and may even be harmful.
New NCCN Guidelines for Patients: Basal Cell Skin Cancer empowers patients and caregivers with knowledge about this widespread, preventable, and easily-cured cancer plus the rare subset that requires more aggressive treatment.
Researchers have uncovered a mechanism that may explain why certain body parts are so sensitive
Penn State College of Medicine researchers have developed a new technique that allows scientists to visualize every cell containing melanin pigment in 3D, in whole zebrafish.
A UCLA study suggests that many physicians may not have the knowledge or training to properly recognize how Lyme disease appears on the skin of Black patients.
Statement from AADA President Kenneth J. Tomecki, MD, FAAD
The Wistar Institute and Penn Medicine have been awarded a prestigious $11.7 million Specialized Programs of Research Excellence, or SPORE, grant from the National Cancer Institute.
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