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Oh, What a Year! The Skin of Color Society Reflects on Its Dynamic 2024

The Dermatology Digest

More than 200 residents, medical students and Fellow members have committed to volunteer for MBWS outreach events at universities, hospitals, and community venues, with a planned distribution of 10,000 gift bags with tips for managing winter skin and free moisturizing products generously provided by campaign sponsor, Clinique.

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Patient Images Severely Lacking in AD Studies

The Dermatology Digest

Patient images are missing in studies of atopic dermatitis (AD), new research shows. “Images are also important for understanding that atopic dermatitis looks very different in different types of skin. This means that as little as 0.3 per thousand of the AD patients were represented in images in the published articles.

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New Study Quantifies High Costs Incurred by Vitiligo Patients

The Dermatology Digest

” –Khaled Ezzedine, MD, PhD, of the Department of Dermatology at AP-HP at Henri Mondor University Hospital in Créteil, France, in a news release. Patients with vitiligo incur direct costs associated with their condition through medical fees, pharmacy expenses, and out-of-pocket costs (e.g.,

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Drug-delivering Microneedle Patch May Spur Hair Regrowth in AA

The Dermatology Digest

A microneedle patch that delivers immune-regulating molecules may teach T cells not to attack hair follicles, helping regrow hair in alopecia areata, according to research in mice from MIT, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and Harvard Medical School. This innovative approach marks a paradigm shift.

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U.S. Dermatology Partners Welcomes Iris Gipson, MPAS, PA-C to Its Cushing, Oklahoma Office

US Dermatologt Partners

She has a passion for skin cancer surveillance and pediatric dermatology and is especially drawn to helping patients with atopic dermatitis, acne, and psoriasis. My background in family medicine, pediatric emergency care, and medical education has shaped my approach to providing compassionate, patient-centered care.

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Eczema & Steroids: Balancing Clear Skin Benefits with Potential Health Risks (2025)

Aesthetics Advisor

Alexs eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, began in infancy with small, itchy patches on his wrists and handsa condition Kate, a seasoned nurse, was familiar with. Her decision to stop his medication was supported by medical professionals but is still controversial in some circles. Desai in a statement to The Epoch Times.

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Eczema herpeticum

First Derm

Eczema herpeticum Medically reviewed by The Dermatologists and written by Dr. Alexander Börve In A Nutshell What It Is : Skin infection marked by fever and clusters of itchy blisters, often complicating atopic dermatitis. Those with atopic dermatitis have lower resistance to the herpes infection. What is Eczema Herpeticum?

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