AAD 2019

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Teledermatology Services Improve Efficacy, Accessibility of Hospital Dermatology Clinic

By

Rachael Beairsto

Publish Date March 2, 2019 3:45 pm

Nearly two-thirds of patients seen using teledermatology were saved an in-person appointment, enabling greater efficacy and accessibility of the clinic as a whole.

Rapid Therapeutic Effect in Alopecia Areata Seen With JAK3, TYK2, and JAK1 Inhibitors

By

Florence Chaverneff, PhD

Publish Date March 2, 2019 1:20 pm

PF-06700841 and PF-06651600 were found to have an effect onset of 6 and 4 weeks, respectively in patients with moderate to severe alopecia areata.

Is Wider Suture Spacing Associated With Better Postsurgical Outcomes?

By

Lauren Biscaldi

Publish Date March 2, 2019 9:30 am

Cutaneous suture spacing of either 2 mm or 5 mm resulted in similar cosmetic outcomes for patients.

Tranexamic Acid More Effective Than Platelet-Rich Plasma for Melasma Treatment

By

Alicia Ciccone

Publish Date March 2, 2019 9:25 am

The percent change in MMASI was statistically significant when comparing the TA-treated side of the face with the PRP-treated side.

Prevalence of Psychiatric Disorders Greater Among Patients With Hyperhidrosis

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Dermatology Advisor Contributing Writer

Publish Date March 1, 2019 5:00 pm

Positive correlations found between the number of anatomical sites involved in hyperhidrosis and the prevalence of psychiatric conditions.

Isotretinoin Treatment for Acne Not Associated With Risk for Depression

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Dermatology Advisor Contributing Writer

Publish Date March 1, 2019

Depression was not significantly associated with isotretinoin exposure vs no isotretinoin exposure for individuals with acne.