Dermatology

Scalp micropigmentation (SMP) demonstrated effective and safe cosmetic improvement for patients with localized alopecia, according to a technical analysis and case series.

A new U.S. analysis of patient experiences with psoriatic disease highlights significant diagnostic delays, emotional burden, and potential underdiagnosis of psoriatic arthritis (PsA).

Adults with psoriasis may be more likely to also have chronic bronchitis, according to new U.S. population-based findings.

Children with erythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP) frequently endure severe, unexplained pain triggered by sunlight or artificial light exposure, yet diagnosis is often delayed despite distinctive clinical features.

Stiffness and swelling were identified as the most reliable clinical indicators distinguishing psoriatic arthritis from non-inflammatory musculoskeletal conditions in patients with psoriasis, according to a retrospective review from a combined rheumatology-dermatology clinic.

Oral probiotics may offer therapeutic benefits for patients with acne, according to a new systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials.

Chronic pruritus, the hallmark symptom of atopic dermatitis (AD), is driven by a relentless itch–scratch cycle that can persist despite clinical improvements from conventional therapies.

Patients with psoriasis initiating biologic therapy, particularly tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors, may have a reduced long-term risk of developing primary malignancies compared with biologic-naïve individuals, according to a large retrospective cohort study.