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An 8-week observational study of young adults with acne found significant improvements in both acne severity and dermatology-related quality of life. Improvements in clinical grading did not correlate with patient-reported quality-of-life gains, highlighting the multidimensional impact of acne.

A digital patient navigation platform exceeded standard web-based engagement benchmarks in connecting melanoma patients with subspecialty oncology care across an academic center and regional health system network, though transition to multidisciplinary care remained more common at the academic site.

A retrospective analysis of FDA postmarketing reports identified textural changes, pigmentary alteration, and subcutaneous fat loss as the most frequently reported adverse events following radiofrequency microneedling, with most cases occurring on the face and submental area.

The FDA has approved an OTC switch for adapalene/benzoyl peroxide gel (Differin Epiduo) for patients 12 and older, expanding adolescent access to a fixed-dose retinoid combination without a prescription or clinical visit.

A 13-year-old boy presents with recurrent erythematous, tender papules on the lateral and dorsal aspects of the distal fingers, first appearing in early December and recurring after a recent skiing trip.

A novel oral extended-release minoxidil formulation produced significantly greater non-vellus hair counts and patient-reported coverage improvement than placebo in men with androgenetic alopecia at six months.