Dermatology

This study aimed to clarify the impact of COVID-19 infection and vaccination on the risk of developing autoimmune blistering diseases.

Patients with cancer treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors face a twofold increased risk of developing psoriasis

Treatments such as antioxidants, chemical peels, and laser therapy are available, but recent attention has turned to human platelet extract and vitamin C serums.

These findings confirm the usefulness of T-VASI and F-VASI in clinical trials, providing reliable thresholds for assessing the effectiveness of vitiligo treatments.

This regimen, including a treatment serum, a redness-reducing moisturiser, and sunscreen, showed promising results.

A recent study from 12 hospitals across China has shed new light on personalised care for plaque psoriasis.

New research finds that topical ferulic acid significantly improves skin lesions and barrier function.

The Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) has reported a significant rise in scabies cases presenting at GP surgeries across England…

Atopic dermatitis can have a significant impact on quality of life in adolescents, so new efficient treatments are needed to improve management of this chronic condition.  

Home-based narrowband UV-B phototherapy for plaque or guttate psoriasis is just as effective as office-based treatment according to a recent randomised clinical trial.

A cohort study has examined whether an increased genetic risk of hidradenitis suppurativa is linked to a higher likelihood of developing cardiometabolic diseases.

Recent trends in melanoma incidence and mortality in Sweden reveal promising changes, particularly among younger age groups  

Acne vulgaris is rising globally, with a 2021 study showing increasing prevalence, incidence, and disability-adjusted life years, particularly among young people aged 10-24.

New research presented at EADV 2024 highlights the widespread prevalence of STIs across different regions, age groups, and socio-economic factors, highlighting the critical need for improved prevention and management strategies worldwide.

New research presented at EADV 2024 highlights the significant impact of atopic dermatitis on psychological and social well-being.

A new method for early melanoma detection, using tumour-specific antibody profiling, was presented at the EADV Congress 2024.

New research presented at EADV 2024 highlights semaglutide’s potential in reducing flare-ups and improving quality of life for hidradenitis suppurativa patients.

This study highlights gender-based differences in melanoma incidence across body sites from 1982–2018 in Australia, the US, and Scotland.

A study utilised large-scale data from the UK Biobank to shed light on a potential causal link between psoriasis and lung and breast cancers.

Researchers found that skin involvement is a common and often early indicator of VEXAS syndrome, affecting 83% of patients.

A recent study conducted in South Korea has found that quitting smoking can significantly reduce the risk of developing hidradenitis suppurativa.

New study shows sulfonamides and cephalosporins carry the highest risk for serious cutaneous adverse drug reactions among antibiotics, particularly in older adults.

Long-term air pollutant exposure has been linked to an increased risk of psoriasis in findings from a recent study.

Comfort gloves, made from semipermeable materials could aid condition management for patients with hand dermatoses according to a recent study

Findings from a study revealed that both Hispanic and non-Hispanic Black and sexual minority females and males had notably higher rates of skin cancer compared with their heterosexual counterparts

New findings have identified a link between elevated concentrations of saturated and monosaturated fatty acids and greater severity of psoriasis.

Recent study highlighted significant improvements in diagnosing atopic dermatitis among infants with diverse skin tones, with the use of picture-based scorecards.

Study found that infants introduced to formula before the age of four months had an increased risk of developing psoriasis.

Recent study highlights the early skin manifestations of VEXAS syndrome

A recent study highlights the initial success and safety of using cultured epidermal autografts from revertant keratinocytes.

A study shows oral contraceptive pill use affects the protective effect of the CYP1B1 variant against frontal fibrosing alopecia, increasing risk in females with OCP history.

Antibiotic use in early life has been associated with an increased risk of atopic dermatitis, likely due to gut microbiome disruption.

A study analysed 66 cases where a nasal tip rotation flap was employed for reconstruction after skin cancer.

There is a concerning trend as the use of oral retinoids among women is rising, yet many are not using necessary contraceptive measures to mitigate the associated teratogenic risks.

Patients with hidradenitis suppurativa have an increased likelihood of developing cardiovascular disease, according to a study evaluating the association between HS and CVD

According to a recent retrospective study, patients with skin of colour have higher rates of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation following Mohs micrographic surgery

Research has found significant disparities in melanoma presentations and outcomes between non-Hispanic Black and non-Hispanic White patients.

A study has shown that initiating propranolol at 2mg/kg/day does not increase the risk of adverse events compared to the standard 1mg start dose in treating infantile haemangiomas.

The use of thermal imaging and the ALT-70 (asymmetry, leukocytosis, tachycardia, age ≥70 years) prediction model effectively distinguished between cellulitis and pseudocellulitis, limiting the frequency of misdiagnoses.

A new research links early-life antibiotic use to atopic dermatitis risk in infants, highlighting the role of the gut microbiome role and the importance of timing for long-term health.