February 21, 2025

Environmental vs. Genetic Risk in Aging and Mortality

Researchers quantify the exposome's greater impact on aging and mortality risk compared with genetic predisposition, identifying 25 key environmental risk factors.

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February 19, 2025

Study Identifies Skin Lipid Biomarkers for Atopic Dermatitis

Reduced levels of protein-bound ceramides at 6 weeks were associated with an increased risk of atopic dermatitis by age 1 year, according to a new study in JACI.

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February 19, 2025

Genetic Links to Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia Identified

A genome-wide meta-analysis identified novel genetic interactions between ERAP1 and MHC class I alleles, highlighting their role in frontal fibrosing alopecia susceptibility.

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February 19, 2025

Recurrent Hyperpigmented Patches After GLP-1 Therapy: What's Your Diagnosis?

A 62-year-old female developed fixed drug eruption following semaglutide administration, highlighting the importance of recognizing unusual dermatologic reactions during treatment with glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists.

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February 19, 2025

FDA Clears Novel Atopic Dermatitis Drug

FDA grants IND clearance to Zabalafin Hydrogel, a botanical drug targeting bacterial, inflammatory, and pruritic components of atopic dermatitis, following successful Phase 2a trials.

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February 17, 2025

Physician Turnover After Private Equity Exits

Researchers found physicians in private equity-exiting practices were less likely to stay and more likely to join larger groups within 2 years.

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February 17, 2025

Skin Metabolism and Exudation Limit Tattoo Ink Absorption, Study Finds

Researchers examined systemic absorption, metabolism, and excretion of tattoo ink tracers, providing evidence for a cutaneous first-pass effect and measuring systemic exposure levels.

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February 14, 2025

Benzene Formation in Benzoyl Peroxide: Formulation’s Role

Researchers found that benzene formation in benzoyl peroxide products is influenced by formulation factors, with hot processing increasing levels and antioxidants reducing them.

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February 14, 2025

Study: Patients Trust Female Docs Less

Study findings and an interview with the lead investigator.

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