Positive but weak associations were found between childhood atopic dermatitis and maternal history of depression, maternal alcohol abuse, and maternal illicit drug use.
Investigators noted that itch-related improvements occurred before treatment efficacy was observed using modified PASI scores.
In patients with actinic keratosis, no significant differences in the short- or long-term risk for site-specific keratinocyte carcinomas were observed with 5-FU plus imiquimod treatment.
Immunosuppression was associated with a 9.6-fold greater likelihood of a postoperative complication.
The presence of atopic dermatitis in both children and adults was associated with significantly higher odds for the development of ear infection, urinary tract infection, and strep throat.
This investigational treatment was evaluated in 42 HS patients, of which 24 had previously failed anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF) therapy.
The use of microneedle fractional radiofrequency was found to effectively treat facial acne scars in 9 Turkish patients in this retrospective study.
Clobetasol propionate 0.05% has demonstrated potential use as a first-line treatment for pyoderma gangrenosum.
Poliosis may be induced among elderly persons with AA who have a poor melanocyte reservoir status.
Screening for APOA5 and APOC3 polymorphisms may help physicians who treat patients with cutaneous T-cell lymphoma identify the best candidates for bexarotene treatment.