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Embracing Combination Therapy in Rosacea

The Dermatology Digest

Identify and document every feature of rosacea and treat each accordingly using a combination of therapies. Back to our Maui Derm Conference Coverage → The post Embracing Combination Therapy in Rosacea appeared first on The Dermatology Digest. Harper, MD, the past president of the American Acne and Rosacea Society.

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New DART Guidelines Set Standards for Use of IGSRT in Non-melanoma Skin Cancers

The Dermatology Digest

New guidelines from the Dermatology Association of Radiation Therapy (DART) call for standardized dosing and fractions when treating basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) patients with image-guided superficial radiation therapy (IGSRT).

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DART: Medicare Administrative Contractor’s Coverage Proposal on IGSRT Will Jeopardize Progress, Patient Outcomes

The Dermatology Digest

The Dermatology Association of Radiation Therapy (DART) is urging dermatologists and other stakeholders to oppose a proposed policy that would cancel Medicare coverage for image-guided superficial radiation therapy (Image-Guided SRT or IGSRT) for the treatment of nonmelanoma skin cancer in seven states.

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Incyte’s Povorcitinib Hits Primary Endpoints in Phase 3 HS Studies

The Dermatology Digest

Given the limitations of current HS treatments and its impact on patients daily lives, there is a critical need for new, well tolerated and effective therapies that provide a rapid reduction in the signs and symptoms of HS, in particular, pain,” says Steven Stein, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Incyte, in a news release.

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Considerations in Weight Loss Medication: Losing weight without losing your healthy skin

First Derm

Teamwork in Care : Treating obesity well requires experts from different fields, like dermatology and endocrinology, working together. In this article, we will explore the overlooked connection between weight loss strategies and their effects on dermatological health. Some treatments may improve skin health.

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

Aesthetics Advisor

A Growing but Controversial Concern Topical steroids are a cornerstone in dermatology, widely used to treat conditions like psoriasis and vitiligo. Stories like Kates continue to spread, and researchers are better documenting the characteristics of topical steroid withdrawal. Kate stopped giving Alex topical steroids in June 2013.

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Adalimumab Improves Hematologic Abnormalities in HS Patients

The Dermatology Digest

Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) patient receiving adalimumab (Humira, AbbVie) show improvements in anemia, thrombocytosis, and leukocytosis, and these improvements can be seen in clinical responders and nonresponders, according to post hoc analyses of two phase 3 trials published in JAMA Dermatology.