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May 14th 2024
These results may support clinical decision-making for psoriasis and nail psoriasis management and may allow future real-world studies to further understand the nature of this skin disease.
Strong Safety Profile for Risankizumab in Psoriasis Patients with Hepatitis B, C Infection
A new research letter highlighted findings that show a lack of viral reactivation in hepatitis patients with psoriasis, as well as other strong results, opening the door for new studies to confirm these findings.
Key Concepts, Gaps in Knowledge Identified in Self-Examination for Those with High Melanoma Risk
A review of randomized clinical trials using the World Health Organization’s framework for clinical adherence to point to key knowledge gaps in self-exam knowledge among those at high risk for skin cancer.
Atopic Dermatitis Symptoms, Quality of Life Positively Affected by Online Mindfulness Training
New research shows that mental health, life quality, and symptoms of eczema may all be improved through self-compassion and online mindfulness training that is both scalable and accessible to many.
Spesolimab Effective in Generalized Pustular Psoriasis Patients Regardless of Demographics
After spesolimab was found to be useful against generalized pustular psoriasis, this new analysis showed promising results for the treatment despite differences in demographics and other characteristics.
Specific Inflammatory Markers Linked to Psoriasis Area and Severity Scores
New research found that certain systemic markers in psoriatic arthritis and psoriasis patients correlated with PASI scores, indicating the clinical relevance of platelets and neutrophils in inflammation.
Association Between Skin Pre-Aging, Psychological Stress Less Widely-Known Among Young Women
Research indicates that despite reports of high psychological stress among women in their 20s and 30s in China and Japan, awareness of stress’s effects on aging remain higher among health professionals.