Isolated nail psoriasis may be a sign of psoriatic arthritis

Manufacturer Files for Botox Approval for Jawline Contouring

After positive findings from phase 3 trials, Allergan Aesthetics submits sBLA to the FDA for onabotulinumtoxinA, to improve the appearance of the masseter muscle.

CSCC Incidence, NMSC Mortality Rise in England

The incidence of keratinocyte cancer rose in England from 2013 to 2022, with a stabilising incidence of BCC, an increasing incidence of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma, and rising NMSC mortality.

Deucravacitinib Shows Sustained Efficacy and Safety in PsA

Deucravacitinib shows greater efficacy than placebo in adults with active psoriatic arthritis at week 16, with sustained benefits through week 52 and a well-tolerated safety profile.

Surgeons Warn of 'Regulatory Gap' in Cosmetic Surgery

Surgical royal colleges warn the government's delayed consultation leaves patients exposed to under-qualified practitioners.

Methotrexate Continuation in Psoriatic Disease Differs by Sex

Dutch data highlight the importance of considering sex-specific differences in methotrexate drug survival when prescribing it to patients with psoriatic disease.

Lactate: An Alternative to pH in Fetal Blood Sampling?

Lactate and pH in fetal scalp blood samples show moderate inverse correlation, with a proposed lactate cutoff of ≥ 5.6 mmol/L demonstrating an optimal sensitivity-specificity balance.

Two Studies Evaluate RF Microneedling Adverse Event Reports

Fat loss is an often-reported complication following radiofrequency microneedling, two new studies show. But experts are pushing back on both the findings and a recent FDA warning.

Precursor Keratinocyte Lesions Increased in SLE

Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus have higher risks for actinic keratosis and squamous cell carcinoma in situ, in a patient registry analysis.

Reassurance Not Recommended for Teens With Skin-Focused BDD

Teenagers with skin-related body dysmorphia seeing a dermatologist are not typically helped and might be harmed by simple reassurances that do not address the root problem, an expert maintains.

Tirzepatide Enhances Outcomes in Obesity With PsA

Patients with obesity and PsA starting tirzepatide alongside biologic therapy reported significantly better symptom control and functional status than those on biologics alone.

Smallpox DNA Is Recovered From Spanish Conquest-era Chilean Mummies

When Spanish conquistadors arrived in the New World some five centuries ago, they brought muskets, cannons, armor, horses and attack dogs as they set about colonizing the...

FDA Advisory Panel Backs Replimune's Melanoma Drug

If the agency approves RP1, it would be a major reversal as it has twice rejected the combination drug for advanced melanoma.

Two Global Reports Point to a Widening Cancer Survival Gap

Two global reports offer new findings on incidence, mortality, and disparities, with implications for US oncologists.

Behçet's Syndrome Prevalence Doubles in England

Prevalence of Behçet's syndrome in England nearly doubled from 2001 to 2021, potentially reflecting migration patterns and the adoption of more sensitive diagnostic.

First Oral IL-23 Blocker Gets EMA Nod for Plaque Psoriasis

EMA Supports New Oral Treatment for PBC Itch

European regulators recommended Lynavoy, a novel oral ileal bile acid transporter inhibitor, for primary biliary cholangitis patients with cholestatic pruritus.