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Smartwatch-derived nighttime scratching metrics correlated moderately with disease severity and short-term treatment response in a small pediatric atopic dermatitis cohort.

TNF-alpha inhibitor exposure was associated with adjusted hazard ratios of 1.99 for basal cell carcinoma, 1.69 for squamous cell carcinoma, and 1.54 for melanoma in a 56,209-patient retrospective cohort.

Collagen, once relegated to cosmetic marketing, now shows potential as a legitimate adjunct in the prevention or management of age-related decline in connective tissue integrity.

“Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) affects far more than skin; it impacts confidence, emotional well-being and relationships during a formative period for many pediatric patients.” – Brindley Brooks, Founder & CEO, HS Connect.

The ABCDE warning signs help spot melanoma early, so counsel your patients regarding Asymmetry, Border, Color, Diameter, and Evolving (the mole or spot changes in size, shape, or color. It may also start to bleed, itch, or crust).

“Hair loss can be very debilitating. We should start thinking about more proactive strategies to mitigate risks.” — Yagiz Matthew Akiska, MD/MPH candidate, George Washington University