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The C5 and leukotriene B4 inhibitor nomacopan helps suppress acute flares in older patients with bullous pemphigoid, according to the results of a phase IIa study.
A compact device that incorporates high-resolution millimetre-wave imaging (HR-MMWI) can diagnose malignant skin lesions as accurately as clinical examination and other detection techniques, potentially cutting the number of unnecessary biopsies in half, as reported in a study.
Upadacitinib treatment for atopic dermatitis (AD) may cause acne as a side effect, though this is usually only mild or moderate in severity and can be managed by topical intervention, reports a recent study.
Patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) with no prior exposure to biological disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (bDMARDs) experience improvements in their condition when treated with bimekizumab, according to results of the phase III BE OPTIMAL trial.
Treatment with vunakizumab, a novel interleukin 17A monoclonal antibody, shows promise for moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis and good tolerability, according to the results of a recent study.
Epigallocatechin-3-gallate, a catechin that is most potent and abundant in tea, is a potential skin care solution in patients receiving radiotherapy, with a phase II study showing that it helps reduce the incidence and severity of radiation-induced dermatitis.
Adjuvant radiation (ART) after a clear margin surgery reduces the risk of local recurrence and locoregional recurrence in patients with high T-stage cutaneous squamous cell carcinomas, reports a recent study.
Special Reports
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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.
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.
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.
Eczema (atopic dermatitis) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that
can present in many different forms. However, it is principally
characterized by dry skin, intense itching, and the presence of
inflammatory skin lesions. [J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol
2016;30:604-618; N Engl J Med 2008;358:1483-1494; Lancet
2016;387:1109-1122]
Conference Reports
A once-daily dose of oral baricitinib may encourage hair regrowth in patients with severe alopecia areata, according to results of the phase III BRAVE-AA studies presented at AAD 2022.
The human monoclonal IgG4 antibody dupilumab effectively treats prurigo nodularis (PN), including itching and skin lesions, weeks after treatment in the phase III randomized, double-blind, LIBERTY-PN PRIME2 trial. Hopefully, this brings relief to patients suffering from uncontrolled PN.
Using a topical roflumilast cream to treat patients with chronic plaque psoriasis yields a significant improvement in disease severity, achieving a clear or almost clear IGA* status, based on a pooled analysis of the DERMIS-1** and DERMIS-2*** studies presented at AAD 2022.
Skin reactions to the first COVID-19 vaccine in some individuals shouldn’t be a reason to leave out the second dose, or a scheduled booster if tolerable, according to an analysis presented at AAD 2022.
The application of ruxolitinib cream led to significant improvements in facial and total body repigmentation among adolescents and adults with vitiligo, according to two phase III studies presented at EADV 2021.
The oral selective Janus kinase 3 (JAK3) inhibitor ritlecitinib effectively prevents hair loss in people with alopecia areata (AA) compared with placebo, according to the ALLEGRO study presented at EADV 2021.
Maintenance treatment with bimekizumab achieves complete scalp, palmoplantar, or nail clearance in patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis, according to two phase III trials presented at EADV 2021.
