On January 30, 2020, World Health Organization (WHO) stated that a new coronavirus disease outbreak [COronaVIrus Disease – 19 (COVID-19)] was an international public health emergency. Many news, often fake …
Chronic plaque psoriasis
What is chronic plaque psoriasis? Chronic plaque psoriasis is the most common presentation of psoriasis. It presents as small to large, well-demarcated, red, scaly and thickened areas of skin. It most likely to affect elbows, …
Guttate Psoriasis
What is guttate psoriasis? Guttate psoriasis is psoriasis that is characterised by multiple small scaly plaques on the trunk and limbs. ‘Gutta’ is Latin for a drop; guttate psoriasis looks like a shower of red, scaly …
Roflumilast Cream Promising for Chronic Plaque Psoriasis
More patients in roflumilast groups have IGA score indicating status of clear or almost clear at week 6 Roflumilast cream is superior to placebo vehicle cream for reducing psoriasis severity, …
Nemolizumab Beats Placebo for Reduction of Pruritus in Eczema
VAS score reduction greater at week 16 for addition of nemolizumab versus placebo to topical agents. For patients with atopic dermatitis and moderate-to-severe pruritus, nemolizumab results in a greater reduction …
U.S. Burden of Skin and Subcutaneous Diseases Increasing
Increases seen across all 50 states, with geographic variation in percentage The U.S. burden of skin and subcutaneous diseases is large but varies geographically, according to a study published online …
Maternal Depression Tied to Atopic Dermatitis in Offspring
Association shows increased rate, more persistence, and potentially more severe symptoms. Maternal depression in the postpartum period and beyond is associated with higher odds of atopic dermatitis (AD) for the …