Dermatology

A study leveraging social media platforms explored topical steroid withdrawal among individuals with atopic dermatitis.

The study revealed that 22.5% of patients experienced acne relapse, and 8.2% required isotretinoin retrial.

A comprehensive study of 2,657 patients assessed the relationship between chronic inflammatory disease comorbidities and alopecia areata characteristics.

Combining fractional CO2 laser with topical dutasteride improves androgenic alopecia outcomes compared to laser treatment alone.

The visible nature of dermatological symptoms exacerbates their impact, often leading to stigma, social withdrawal, and psychological distress, including anxiety and depression.

Genetic testing reveals key variants in palmoplantar keratoderma, aiding diagnosis and subtype differentiation.

COVID-19 increases the long-term risk of autoimmune disorders, especially in severe cases and unvaccinated individuals.

Cutaneous chronic graft-versus-host disease impairs quality of life, affecting social, psychological, physical functioning, and health perceptions.