Air pollution may trigger psoriasis flares in individuals with chronic plaque psoriasis
Sleep Disturbance Highly Prevalent in Psoriasis Patients
Strongest predictors of sleep impairment include anxiety and depression levels, pruritus exacerbation at night, in morning
Acral Lentiginous Melanoma Survival Varies by Race, SES
Differences in socioeconomic status contribute to survival disparities for Hispanic Black and White patients
Persistent Black-White Disparities Seen in Cancer Mortality
Mortality rates 41 percent higher for breast cancer for Black women, despite similar or lower incidence rates compared with Whites
Twenty-Nine Novel Loci Identified for Acne Susceptibility
Meta-analysis of genome-wide association studies adds to knowledge of genetic contribution to acne susceptibility
Knowledge of High Skin Cancer Risk Might Modify Risky Behaviors
Those at high risk of skin cancer accurately assessed risk and reported lower likelihood of future tanning bed use
Metastases Occur in About 2 Percent of Cutaneous SCCs
Risk factors for metastases include age, male sex, and immunosuppression
Novel Algorithm May Help Classify Skin Diseases
New algorithm uses multistage fusion process that includes clinical images, dermoscopy images, and patient meta-data
Likelihood of Hospital Admission Up During Foot Ulcer Episodes
All-cause inpatient admissions 2.8 times more likely, death 1.5 times more likely during foot ulcer episodes versus period after healing
CV, Cancer Risk Up With Tofacitinib for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Incidences of major adverse cardiovascular events, cancers higher with tofacitinib versus TNF inhibitor; criteria for noninferiority not met