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Timely Skin Cancer Screening After Organ Transplant Still Lacking

Only a minority of patients adhered to SUNTRAC screening recommendations

Sep 26, 2024
The SUNTRAC logo next to a screenshot of the web application.
Make the Diagnosis: It’s Ugly, and It Hurts. What the Heck Is It?

A 29-year-old woman visited the doctor for a painful rash that developed on her arm 1 day after working on a landscaping project that involved pulling weeds under intense sunlight. Can you diagnose the patient?

Sep 24, 2024
A photo of a rash on a person's arm
Young Girls Are Using Anti-Aging Products They See on TikTok. Experts Warn on Harms.

Parents and child psychologists worry about the trend's effects on girls' mental health

Sep 03, 2024
 A photo of Scarlett Goddard Strahan at her home in Sacramento, California.
Quitting Smoking Linked to Reduced Risk of Hidradenitis Suppurativa

However, this benefit was lost if smoking was resumed

Aug 30, 2024
A photo of a broken cigarette lying on a calendar above the word Quit written in red marker.
Make the Diagnosis: Can You Diagnose This Painful, Tingling Lesion?

A 55-year-old man visited his doctor for a growth that developed on his right leg, at the site of previous surgery, 2 months prior. Can you diagnose the patient?

Aug 20, 2024
Photo of a lesion on a man's leg
Plant, Animal Fats and CV Death; Mortality in English-Speaking Countries

Also in TTHealthWatch: computer interfaces for communication in people with ALS

Aug 17, 2024
TTUHSC EL PASO HEALTHWATCH with their logo and photos of Rick Lange, MD, and Elizabeth Tracey
Stopping JAK Inhibitor for Severe Alopecia Areata Led to Hair Loss

Long-term maintenance therapy is necessary, researchers caution

Aug 15, 2024
A photo of a woman affected by alopecia areata
IL-31 Drug for Itchy Nodular Skin Disease Gets Thumbs Up From FDA

Nemolizumab significantly improved itch, nodules, and sleep disturbance at 16 weeks

Aug 13, 2024
FDA APPROVED nemolizumab (Nemluvio) over a photo of prurigo skin manifestations.
Common Antibiotics Linked With Serious Skin Reactions in Older Adults

Sulfonamides and cephalosporins the worst offenders, study finds

Aug 08, 2024
A photo of a blister pack of cephalosporin capsules.
IL-2 Receptor-Targeted Therapy Approved for Relapsed/Refractory CTCL

New iteration of denileukin diftitox led to objective responses in 36% of pretreated patients

Aug 08, 2024
FDA APPROVED denileukin diftitox (Lymphir) over a photo of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma.
Dermatologist Doubles Down on FDA's Warning Against Retailer-Sold Chemical Peels

Consumers should see a dermatology professional when it comes to these products, she says

Jul 31, 2024
 A photo of the skin peeling off a woman’s face after a chemical peel.
Alopecia Areata Tied to Higher Risks of Autoimmune and Psychiatric Comorbidities

This could exacerbate disease burden and reduce quality of life, researchers say

Jul 31, 2024
A photo of a woman with alopecia areata.
Third JAK Inhibitor for Alopecia Areata Wins FDA Approval

Over 30% of patients had at least 80% scalp hair regrowth with deuruxolitinib

Jul 26, 2024
deuruxolitinib (Leqselvi) over a photo of a woman with severe alopecia.
Oral Minoxidil for Alopecia Not Affected by Concurrent Antagonistic Medications

Low-dose treatment appeared effective in patients taking meds for various comorbidities

Jul 26, 2024
A photo of a balding man in a mirror.
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