December 12, 2024

Key Genetic Variants in Palmoplantar Keratoderma

In a Danish cohort of 142 patients with palmoplantar keratoderma, researchers identified DSP variants linked to cardiomyopathy risk in seemingly typical cases, highlighting why genetic testing matters beyond just diagnosis.

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November 26, 2024

Do Cancer Drugs Trigger Skin Issues?

A recent analysis reveals that nearly 50% of significant dermatologic adverse events linked to anticancer therapies are associated with targeted therapies, with rash, dry skin, and alopecia being the most commonly reported adverse events.

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July 26, 2024

Healing and Owing: U.S. Health Workers' $150 Billion Debt Dilemma

A new study exposes the alarming levels of medical and educational debt burdening U.S. health care workers, with debt disproportionately affecting women, Black workers, and those in lower-paying fields.

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July 31, 2024

Alopecia Areata Linked to Mental, Autoimmune Risks

New study published in JAMA Dermatology reveals that patients newly diagnosed with alopecia areata face a higher risk of developing psychiatric and autoimmune disorders.

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September 17, 2024

Can Hair Dye Cause Retinopathy?

Aromatic amines may cause long-term RPE dysfunction

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August 26, 2024

High Relapse Rates in Severe Alopecia Areata After Baricitinib Withdrawal

A recent JAMA Dermatology study reveals that over 80% of patients with severe alopecia areata may experience relapse within 152 weeks post-withdrawal, highlighting the need for ongoing maintenance therapy for sustained hair regrowth.

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September 09, 2024

Boys' Cortisol Levels Influenced by Behavior and Noise, Study Finds

A study in Hormones and Behavior delves into the impact of behavioral problems, environmental noise, maternal stress, and air pollution on hair cortisol levels in 11-year-old children.

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October 11, 2024

Skin Pigmentation: Rethinking Drug Efficacy

With skin pigmentation influencing drug binding and potentially altering therapeutic outcomes, understanding melanin's role in pharmacokinetics is key to advancing equitable treatments.

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October 31, 2024

Thyroid-Hair Loss Link Found in Genetic Study

A large-scale genetic analysis of over 410,000 patients revealed that hypothyroidism increased alopecia areata risk by 40% (OR=1.40), establishing the first causal link between these conditions through Mendelian randomization.

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