No differences in the risk for major cardiovascular events were found between etanercept, adalimumab, and ustekinumab in adult patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis following short- to medium-term exposure.
Treatment with anti-inflammatory dose doxycycline plus combination adapalene and benzoyl peroxide gel improved symptoms of severe acne, including a reduction in lesion and nodule counts.
The association between cumulative exposure to indoor tanning and the risk for cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma did not vary regardless of age at initiation and duration of use.
In-office laser devices and intense pulsed light treatments are similar for unwanted hair removal in patients with pigmented skin types; however, investigators note a trend toward greater hair reduction when using lasers.
A tenfold increase in the prevalence of schizophrenia in patients with HS underscores the importance of screening for severe mental illness, as comorbid psychiatric disorders may affect treatment outcomes.
The highest rate of tattoo-related complications is for patients with psoriasis requiring treatment at the time of tattooing.
Dermatologists should ask patients with hidradenitis suppurativa about complementary or alternative medicine use, and provide education about costs vs benefits.
The use of SPF 100+ sunscreen either delayed or reduced the occurrence of erythema and sunburn when compared with SPF 50+ when used in beach conditions.
