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A 300 mg QW or Q2W maintenance dupilumab regimen is less likely to result in worsening of atopic dermatitis (AD) than switching to a Q4W or Q8W regimen, results of the phase III LIBERTY AD SOLO-CONTINUE* trial show.
Brodalumab has exhibited long-term efficacy and consistent safety profile for more than 2 years in the treatment of patients with psoriasis, results of the phase III AMAGINE-2 trial show.
Office and workshop workers were at a greater risk for vitamin D deficiency compared with control room workers, according to a recent Singapore study.
Treatment with antiepileptic drugs does not increase the risk of skin cancer, but an association has been observed between use of carbamazepine and lamotrigine and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), a recent study has shown.
Treatment with topical cholesterol/lovastatin is effective and well-tolerated for patients with porokeratosis, results of a recent study have shown.
Poorly differentiated cutaneous squamous cell carcinomas (cSCCs) are likely to be incompletely excised in peripheral and deep planes, despite adherence to the British Association of Dermatology-British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery guidelines, reports a recent UK study.
Topical immunotherapy with squaric acid dibutylester appears to be effective in the treatment of alopecia areata, according to a study, lending support to current treatment guidelines recommending the use of topical immunotherapies.
Special Reports
Oral H1-antihistamines are the initial treatment of choice for allergic rhinitis (AR) and chronic urticaria in the primary care setting. However, in a diverse population of patients with AR and urticaria, primary care physicians are faced with the challenge of prescribing the best therapy amid a wide armamentarium of antihistamines available.
Topical silicone gel is considered first-line therapy against scars and is used particularly for the treatment of elevated scars,such as hypertrophic and keloid scars. In this report, Dr Yong shares his clinical experience of using silicone gel as part of his scar management strategies.
Sunscreen products commonly contain only filters against ultraviolet (UV) radiation. At a recentdinner symposium organized by Eucerin, Dr Rungsima Wanitphakdeedecha discussed whythis is insufficient and what is required for effective protection against the damaging effects ofsunlight on the skin
In conjunction with the launch of QV Intensive with Ceramides (Ego Pharm), the important role of ceramides in themanagement of atopic dermatitis (AD) was highlighted by two distinguished speakers, Dr Agnes Heng of KPJ and Pantai Hospital Ipoh, as well as Dr Fabrizio Spada of Ego Pharmaceuticals, Australia.
The prevalence of allergic diseases in the Asia-Pacific region is expected to rise over the next 20 years, driven by rapid economic development and urbanization. Allergic diseases have high socioeconomic impact by impairing productivity and quality of life, and the impact may be greater in Asia-Pacific than in Europe due to the presence and predominance of perennial allergens.
A wound is a disruption of the normal structure and function of the epidermis. Wounds maybe caused by acute traumatic injury to the skin, or other aetiologies that cause initially intact skin to break down. Recently, Dato’ Dr Ho Teik Kok shared his insights into the importance of micronutrients for wound recovery, stressing on the importance of treating the underlying diseases that may impede wound healing.
DCH Auriga recently held their first Aesthetics and Suturing Workshop under the IMPACT continuing medical education series – a scientific platform that aims to cascade the latest updates on disease management and share best clinical practices among healthcare professionals in Singapore. Two experts on aesthetics and aesthetic surgery shared their insights on suturing techniques and current approaches for scar prevention and management.
Conference Reports
Patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD) were more likely to have clinically meaningful responses when treated with dupilumab at doses of 300 mg either weekly or every 2 weeks compared with those on placebo, according to a post hoc analysis of the phase III SOLO 1 and SOLO 2* trials presented as a poster at AAD 2019.
The fully human monoclonal antibody secukinumab triumphed over ustekinumab once again in patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis, according to the phase IIIb CLARITY* trial presented at the recent annual meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD 2019).
The humanized immunoglobulin G1 monoclonal antibody risankizumab provided durable clinical efficacy compared with ustekinumab in individuals with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis, according to integrated analyses of UltIMMa-1 and 2* presented at AAD 2019.
Long-term use of the humanized immunoglobulin G1K monoclonal antibody tildrakizumab generated durable responses in adult patients with moderate-to-severe chronic plaque psoriasis*, according to the results of the 3-year extension phases of reSURFACE 1** and 2*** presented at AAD 2019.
The novel Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor delgocitinib exhibited favourable efficacy and safety for moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD), according to a phase III study presented at AAD 2019.
The benefits of the fully human monoclonal antibody secukinumab at doses of either 150 or 300 mg weekly in patients with active psoriatic arthritis are sustained even after 4 years, according to updated results of the FUTURE 2* study presented at the Inflammatory Skin Disease Summit (ISDS 2018).
Treatment with risankizumab, an interleukin-23 inhibitor, significantly improves skin appearance in patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis, according to the IMMvent* study presented at the Inflammatory Skin Disease Summit (ISDS).
