Patients with lymphedema have twice the risk for skin cancer when compared with patients without lymphedema. “For patients with nonmelanoma skin cancer, lymphedema is relatively common in lower extremities, and the fact that it has a risk factor...
Patients with lymphedema have twice the risk for skin cancer when compared with patients without lymphedema. “For patients with nonmelanoma skin cancer, lymphedema is relatively common in lower extremities, and the fact that it has a risk factor...
MONDAY, March 18, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Continuous treatment with baricitinib in patients with severe alopecia areata demonstrates improvement in hair regrowth outcomes through 76 weeks of follow-up, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of...
MONDAY, March 18, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Lebrikizumab demonstrates improvement in skin clearance and itch relief in patients with skin of color and moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy...
The following is a summary of "Lived Experience of Acne and Acne Treatment in Transgender Patients," published in the January 2024 issue of Dermatology by Gold, et al. While acne is prevalent among transgender and gender-diverse individuals and is often linked to...
1. Amongst a cohort of breast cancer survivors, those that were treated with radiation had a higher risk of developing nonkeratinocyte skin cancer. Evidence Rating Level: 2 (Good) Cancer remains the second leading cause of death in the United States (US), even...
The following is a summary of "Efficacy and Safety of PF-07038124 in Patients With Atopic Dermatitis and Plaque Psoriasis," published in the December 2023 issue of Dermatology by Eichenfield, et al. Atopic dermatitis (AD) and plaque psoriasis represent inflammatory...
MONDAY, March 18, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Continuous treatment with baricitinib in patients with severe alopecia areata demonstrates improvement in hair regrowth outcomes through 76 weeks of follow-up, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of...
MONDAY, March 18, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Lebrikizumab demonstrates improvement in skin clearance and itch relief in patients with skin of color and moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy...
The following is a summary of "Lived Experience of Acne and Acne Treatment in Transgender Patients," published in the January 2024 issue of Dermatology by Gold, et al. While acne is prevalent among transgender and gender-diverse individuals and is often linked to...
1. Amongst a cohort of breast cancer survivors, those that were treated with radiation had a higher risk of developing nonkeratinocyte skin cancer. Evidence Rating Level: 2 (Good) Cancer remains the second leading cause of death in the United States (US), even...
The following is a summary of "Efficacy and Safety of PF-07038124 in Patients With Atopic Dermatitis and Plaque Psoriasis," published in the December 2023 issue of Dermatology by Eichenfield, et al. Atopic dermatitis (AD) and plaque psoriasis represent inflammatory...
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