Genital skin malignancies are a rare entity encountered by clinicians that may result in significant morbidity and mortality. Lack of familiarity or expertise in this area among clinicians can delay …
Safety of low-dose oral minoxidil for hair loss: a multicenter study of 1404 patients.
The major concern regarding the use of low-dose oral minoxidil (LDOM) in the treatment of hair loss is the potential risk of systemic adverse effects.To describe the safety of LDOM …
Comparative Safety and Benefit-Risk Profile of Biologics and Oral Treatments for Moderate-to-Severe Plaque Psoriasis: a Network Meta-Analysis of Clinical Trial Data.
The comparative safety and benefit-risk profiles of moderate-to-severe psoriasis treatments have not been well studied.To compare the short-term (12-16 weeks) and long-term (48-56 weeks) safety and benefit-risk profiles of moderate-to-severe …
Severe epidermolysis bullosa/Kindler syndrome-like phenotype of an autoinflammatory syndrome in a child.
A 5-year-old boy presented with generalized cutaneous erosions, severe scarring, depigmentation and contractures affecting major joints. The lesions had initially affected his ears, nose, feet, and the genital and ocular …
Fecal Transplant May Counter Anti-PD-1 Resistance in Melanoma
FMT plus anti-PD-1 therapy may change gut microbiome and help overcome drug resistance in some patients with advanced melanoma
Prevalence Data Suggest Increasing Trend of Psoriasis With Age
Worldwide studies suggest stable or slightly decreasing trend in incidence of psoriasis and increasing trend in prevalence
Noninflammatory comedones have greater diversity in microbiome and are more prone to biofilm formation than inflammatory lesions of acne vulgaris.
The ability of Cutibacterium acnes strains to form biofilms has been correlated with their virulence.This study examined biofilm and skin microbiota in acne patients in order to understand their role …
Trends in the management of hidradenitis suppurativa in the Middle East region: a systematic review.
Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic, painful, and severely debilitating inflammatory disease that affects apocrine gland-bearing skin. There is no universal consensus on the management of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). Current …
Trichoscopic features of tinea capitis among primary school children in north central Nigeria.
The myriad of coexisting risk factors for tinea capitis (TC) in parts of Africa makes it common among schoolchildren from this region. Diagnosis ideally involves microscopy and culture of scalp …
Medical imaging examination in psoriasis and early psoriatic arthritis patients: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis.
Psoriatic arthritis appears in one in four skin psoriasis patients. Early detection of the presence of joint involvement and early interception of its developments may minimize long-term functional disability, and the …