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Patidegib Topical Gel Reduces BCCs and HH Signaling with Minimal Side Effects
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The following is a summary of “Phase 2 Trial of Topical Application of the Hedgehog Inhibitor Patidegib in Patients With Gorlin Syndrome,” published in the November 2024 issue of Dermatology by Lear et al. Patients with Gorlin syndrome (GS) experience various...
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Efficacy of Amlitelimab in Adults With Moderate-to-Severe AD
Efficacy of Amlitelimab in Adults With Moderate-to-Severe AD
The following is a summary of “Phase 2b randomized clinical trial of amlitelimab, an anti-OX40 ligand antibody, in patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis,” published in the November 2024 issue of Allergy and Immunology by Weidinger et al. Amlitelimab...
Teledermoscopy Accurate for Detecting Skin Cancers
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WEDNESDAY, Nov. 20, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Teledermoscopy has high accuracy for detecting skin cancers, according to a research letter published online Nov. 9 in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.Jenne P. Ingrassia, from New York Medical College...
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Long-term Outcomes and Treatment Strategies for Nodular Vasculitis
The following is a summary of “Nodular vasculitis – Retrospective study of an uncommon disease in a non-tuberculosis endemic country with focus on treatment modalities and efficacy,” published in the November 2024 issue of Dermatology by Guillet et al. Nodular...
Consensus Statement Issued for Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil for Hair Loss
Consensus Statement Issued for Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil for Hair Loss
THURSDAY, Nov. 21, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Consensus has been reached for 76 items relating to low-dose oral minoxidil (LDOM) treatment for patients with hair loss, according to a statement published online Nov. 20 in JAMA Dermatology.Yagiz Matthew Akiska, from...
Patidegib Topical Gel Reduces BCCs and HH Signaling with Minimal Side Effects
Patidegib Topical Gel Reduces BCCs and HH Signaling with Minimal Side Effects
The following is a summary of “Phase 2 Trial of Topical Application of the Hedgehog Inhibitor Patidegib in Patients With Gorlin Syndrome,” published in the November 2024 issue of Dermatology by Lear et al. Patients with Gorlin syndrome (GS) experience various...
Efficacy of Amlitelimab in Adults With Moderate-to-Severe AD
Efficacy of Amlitelimab in Adults With Moderate-to-Severe AD
The following is a summary of “Phase 2b randomized clinical trial of amlitelimab, an anti-OX40 ligand antibody, in patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis,” published in the November 2024 issue of Allergy and Immunology by Weidinger et al. Amlitelimab...
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Long-term Outcomes and Treatment Strategies for Nodular Vasculitis
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Identity Theft Issues in the Medical Office
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Patients With Melanoma In Situ Have Increased, But Low, Risk for Mortality
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