Autoimmune Diseases
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Dermatologists fear effects of Dobbs decision for patients on isotretinoin, methotrexate
The iPLEDGE work group has not yet issued any specific statements on the implications of the Dobbs decision on prescribing isotretinoin.
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IVIG proves effective for dermatomyositis in phase 3 trial
Prior to this trial, intravenous immune globulin had not been fully studied for the treatment of dermatomyositis.
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Cell-killing cancer therapy treats lupus successfully
“Our data reveal unexpected insights for a role of CAR T cells in nonmalignant diseases that could provide new opportunities for the treatment of...
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One in three MS patients reports chronic itch
Itch is historically underrecognized as a symptom of MS, but physicians should know that it is common and may negatively impact quality of life....
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Litifilimab meets primary endpoint in phase 2 lupus trial
Treatment group saw greater reduction in number of tender and swollen joints.
Dx Across the Skin Color Spectrum
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic inflammatory condition of the follicular epithelium that most commonly is found in the axillae and buttocks...
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Novel study offers clues to sex bias in lupus
Researchers compared immune cells in cisgender and transgender subjects to investigate the role of sex hormones independently from chromosomes in...
Practical Pearls
Surgical Deroofing for Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Hidradenitis suppurativa can present in varying degrees of severity; management often poses a challenge for primary care physicians and...
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Inhaled, systemic steroids linked to changes in brain structure
New research adds to the growing body of evidence suggesting that glucocorticoids have significant effects on the brain, which could explain their...
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Anti-BDCA2 antibody meets primary endpoint in phase 2 cutaneous lupus trial
In the phase 2 study, improvements in the Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus Disease Area and Severity Index–Activity score were seen in patients...
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No more ‘escape hatch’: Post Roe, new worries about meds linked to birth defects
Physicians fear that women won’t get the best treatments or will face dangerous risks.