Dermatology

The AJMC® Dermatology compendium is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and expert insights for diseases related to the skin, hair, and nails.

How Useful Are Chargemasters for Price Transparency in Dermatology?

May 21st 2022, 7:09pm

Article

Chargemaster lists may encourage patients to shop around for services, but the authors of this report said the implications of this change for dermatology are not well-defined.

Increases in Inflammatory Markers, Leukocyte Profile May Impact HS Severity

May 20th 2022, 7:42pm

Article

The findings come from a novel longitudinal analysis of 400 patients, which the researchers said validates and further underscores the utility of laboratory parameters for the management of hidradenitis suppurativa.

Obesity, Various Other Conditions More Likely in Patients With HS

May 12th 2022, 3:20pm

Article

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) was associated with a variety of comorbid conditions, from psoriasis to hypertension.

New Study Points to Inflammation-Based Biomarker Associated With HS Severity

May 7th 2022, 6:02pm

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According to the researchers of this new study, the biomarker may have potential for use with clinical scores in treatment decisions or in clinical trials that focus on hidradenitis suppurativa (HS).

Dr Hilary Baldwin Explains Importance of New Acne Treatments

May 5th 2022, 6:51pm

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Hilary Baldwin, MD, medical director, Acne Treatment and Research Center, discusses new therapies for acne and unmet needs for the condition.

Adjunctive Tranexamic Acid May Reduce Burden of Inflammatory Acne

April 30th 2022, 10:28am

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Within 4 weeks of starting treatment, patients experienced improvements in their condition, indicating an anti-inflammatory effect of the treatment.

Dr Hilary Baldwin Discusses Clinical Data, Technology Behind Acne Cream

April 26th 2022, 6:45pm

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Hilary Baldwin, MD, medical director, Acne Treatment and Research Center, explains the microencapsulation technology in Twyneo cream and what research went into its development.

Study Finds Hidradenitis Suppurativa Is Poorly Controlled in the General Population

April 23rd 2022, 8:11pm

Article

A retrospective analysis found that patients with hidradenitis suppurativa had a high burden of disease despite active treatment by a dermatologist.

Study Shows High Level of Gaps in Care Needs Among Those With HS

April 21st 2022, 7:15pm

Article

Interviewing both patients and providers, researchers found that while having effective treatments for hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) took precedence across the board, some priorities varied among the 2 groups.

Global Look at Data Indicates Which Subtypes of Rosacea Are Most Prevalent

April 15th 2022, 7:21pm

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The researchers warned that while the data revealed into rosacea subtypes, their findings should be interpreted with caution due to a high degree of heterogeneity.