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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.

“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.

“We believe that the commercial launch of Zelsuvmi marks a significant advancement for patients with molluscum and their caregivers, who previously lacked an at-home treatment option.”

“Bedbug bites generally run in a line on exposed parts of the body, such as the face, arms, hands, or neck… Bite marks often appear in the ‘breakfast, lunch, dinner’ pattern — a line or zigzag of three or more bites.”

Spider bites that worsen after 2–3 days, develop black skin, or cause systemic symptoms like fever or vomiting may signal a venomous bite or infection.

The condition manifests as pruritic erythematous papules evolving into vesicles and crusts on sun-exposed surfaces of the ears, predominantly affecting boys and young men with protruding ears who lack protective hair coverage.