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News
12/16/2024
Riya Gandhi, MA
A large-scale study uncovers a significant association between acne vulgaris and gastrointestinal comorbidities, highlighting the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to patient care.
A large-scale study uncovers a significant association between acne vulgaris and gastrointestinal comorbidities, highlighting the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to patient care.
A large-scale study uncovers a...
12/16/2024
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acne
News
10/31/2024
Riya Gandhi, MA
A recent review highlighted the safety of topical clindamycin, a popular antibiotic treatment for acne vulgaris.
A recent review highlighted the safety of topical clindamycin, a popular antibiotic treatment for acne vulgaris.
A recent review highlighted the...
10/31/2024
The Dermatologist
acne
News
09/19/2024
Jessica Garlewicz
Sebum production and its role in the pathophysiology of acne vulgaris have been long debated.
Sebum production and its role in the pathophysiology of acne vulgaris have been long debated.
Sebum production and its role in...
09/19/2024
The Dermatologist
acne
News
09/11/2024
Jessica Garlewicz
This pilot clinical trial investigated the feasibility and efficacy of precision cryotherapy as an alternative treatment for acne vulgaris.
This pilot clinical trial investigated the feasibility and efficacy of precision cryotherapy as an alternative treatment for acne vulgaris.
This pilot clinical trial...
09/11/2024
The Dermatologist
acne
News
08/21/2024
Jessica Garlewicz
Researchers aimed to investigate whether whey protein consumption impacts acne severity in men with mild to moderate facial and/or truncal acne.
Researchers aimed to investigate whether whey protein consumption impacts acne severity in men with mild to moderate facial and/or truncal acne.
Researchers aimed to investigate...
08/21/2024
The Dermatologist
acne
News
08/09/2024
Jessica Garlewicz
A work group conducted a systematic review in order to formulate guidelines for clinicians in effectively managing acne vulgaris.
A work group conducted a systematic review in order to formulate guidelines for clinicians in effectively managing acne vulgaris.
A work group conducted a...
08/09/2024
The Dermatologist
acne
News
05/29/2024
Jessica Garlewicz
Researchers conducted a comprehensive search of the Web of Science database on August 8, 2023.
Researchers conducted a comprehensive search of the Web of Science database on August 8, 2023.
Researchers conducted a...
05/29/2024
The Dermatologist
acne
News
05/13/2024
Jessica Garlewicz
Could the mechanistic Target of Rapamycin have a potential role in explaining the relationship between acne vulgaris and metabolic syndrome in acne pathogenesis?
Could the mechanistic Target of Rapamycin have a potential role in explaining the relationship between acne vulgaris and metabolic syndrome in acne pathogenesis?
Could the mechanistic Target of...
05/13/2024
The Dermatologist
acne
News
05/06/2024
Jessica Garlewicz
Researchers aimed to evaluate the influence of acne on major life-changing decisions in young adults.
Researchers aimed to evaluate the influence of acne on major life-changing decisions in young adults.
Researchers aimed to evaluate...
05/06/2024
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acne
News
04/11/2024
Jessica Garlewicz
Researchers aimed to investigate the efficacy of sequential multimodal laser therapy in improving the geometrics and texture of acne scars.
Researchers aimed to investigate the efficacy of sequential multimodal laser therapy in improving the geometrics and texture of acne scars.
Researchers aimed to investigate...
04/11/2024
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acne
News
04/11/2024
Jessica Garlewicz
Researchers aimed to enhance acne detection by assessing image quality, accurately segmenting lesions, and precisely grading acne types.
Researchers aimed to enhance acne detection by assessing image quality, accurately segmenting lesions, and precisely grading acne types.
Researchers aimed to enhance...
04/11/2024
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Quizzes

Quiz
02/07/2021
In a comparison of the mental health of patients with acne treated with isotretinoin vs oral antibiotics, which treatment group was found to experience more depressive symptoms and psychological distress?
In a comparison of the mental health of patients with acne treated with isotretinoin vs oral antibiotics, which treatment group was found to experience more depressive symptoms and psychological distress?
In a comparison of the mental...
02/07/2021
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Quiz
01/15/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
Test your knowledge of best practices before initiating JAK inhibitors for alopecia areata.
Test your knowledge of best practices before initiating JAK inhibitors for alopecia areata.
Test your knowledge of best...
01/15/2026
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Quiz
01/05/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
This quiz examines which patients experienced MACE events in clinical trials and how real-world incidence data compares.
This quiz examines which patients experienced MACE events in clinical trials and how real-world incidence data compares.
This quiz examines which...
01/05/2026
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Quiz
01/01/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
Dive into kinase dynamics—can you pinpoint the molecular reason behind increased adverse event risk with high-dose JAK inhibitor therapy?
Dive into kinase dynamics—can you pinpoint the molecular reason behind increased adverse event risk with high-dose JAK inhibitor therapy?
Dive into kinase dynamics—can...
01/01/2026
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Quiz
01/01/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
Take the quiz to explore how fibroblasts respond to Type 2 cytokines in long-standing AD.
Take the quiz to explore how fibroblasts respond to Type 2 cytokines in long-standing AD.
Take the quiz to explore how...
01/01/2026
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Quiz
12/20/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
How do you guide patients through peer-driven misinformation and anxiety-provoking online forums? Take this quiz to refine your approach to trusted resources and patient-centered reassurance.
How do you guide patients through peer-driven misinformation and anxiety-provoking online forums? Take this quiz to refine your approach to trusted resources and patient-centered reassurance.
How do you guide patients...
12/20/2025
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acne
Quiz
12/18/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
Which advancement in topical acne therapy was highlighted as improving tolerability while maintaining efficacy?
Which advancement in topical acne therapy was highlighted as improving tolerability while maintaining efficacy?
Which advancement in topical...
12/18/2025
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psoriasis
Quiz
12/18/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
What clinical clue should prompt a dermatologist to question the diagnosis of psoriasis, especially when highly effective agents fail?
What clinical clue should prompt a dermatologist to question the diagnosis of psoriasis, especially when highly effective agents fail?
What clinical clue should prompt...
12/18/2025
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Quiz
12/10/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
Master the first-visit conversation for AA patients. Quiz yourself on how to balance hope with realism, address comorbid atopy, and respond to the quest for deeper causality in autoimmune disease.
Master the first-visit conversation for AA patients. Quiz yourself on how to balance hope with realism, address comorbid atopy, and respond to the quest for deeper causality in autoimmune disease.
Master the first-visit...
12/10/2025
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Quiz
12/04/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
What is the primary clinical benefit of accurate risk stratification in cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma management?
What is the primary clinical benefit of accurate risk stratification in cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma management?
What is the primary clinical...
12/04/2025
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Quiz
12/01/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
Patients often seek extensive testing to “find the root cause” of AA. Take this quiz to sharpen your ability to guide these discussions.
Patients often seek extensive testing to “find the root cause” of AA. Take this quiz to sharpen your ability to guide these discussions.
Patients often seek extensive...
12/01/2025
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Cases

Case Report and Brief Review
09/25/2017
David L. Kaplan, MD
This 51-year-old woman presented with a 2-year history of chronic hand eczema that would partially respond to topical corticosteroids, only to recur. She denied any new exposure history. She had not had the condition in the past. What...
This 51-year-old woman presented with a 2-year history of chronic hand eczema that would partially respond to topical corticosteroids, only to recur. She denied any new exposure history. She had not had the condition in the past. What...
This 51-year-old woman presented...
09/25/2017
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Case Report and Brief Review
09/04/2008
Patient Presentation This 48-year-old dairy farmer presented with a 3-month history of boggy, suppurative papules and nodules with crusts on his right cheek. He had been using over-the-counter topical antibiotics, antifungals and topical...
Patient Presentation This 48-year-old dairy farmer presented with a 3-month history of boggy, suppurative papules and nodules with crusts on his right cheek. He had been using over-the-counter topical antibiotics, antifungals and topical...
Patient Presentation This...
09/04/2008
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From the Issue

Feature Story
10/16/2020
Farhaad Riyaz, MD, FAAD; Dennis Porto, MD, FAAD
Without exception, dermatologists love to guide our patients toward clear skin. As the experts on acne, we know the long-lasting physical and psychological effects that acne and its resultant scars can have on our...
Without exception, dermatologists love to guide our patients toward clear skin. As the experts on acne, we know the long-lasting physical and psychological effects that acne and its resultant scars can have on our...
...
10/16/2020
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Feature Story
03/12/2020
Yang Yu, MD
In medicine, we have long recognized that the microbial communities in our bodies and on our skin are intricately linked to health and disease. Acne vulgaris is a disease that exemplifies the importance of host-microbiome interactions in...
In medicine, we have long recognized that the microbial communities in our bodies and on our skin are intricately linked to health and disease. Acne vulgaris is a disease that exemplifies the importance of host-microbiome interactions in...
In medicine, we have long...
03/12/2020
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Feature Story
01/16/2020
Amit Om, MD
Patients are searching on YouTube for health care information at an increasing rate. Unfortunately, the majority of uploaded videos are not by health care professionals, which may lead to misinformation about isotretinoin for the treatment of...
Patients are searching on YouTube for health care information at an increasing rate. Unfortunately, the majority of uploaded videos are not by health care professionals, which may lead to misinformation about isotretinoin for the treatment of...
Patients are searching on...
01/16/2020
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Feature Story
11/12/2019
Leon Kircik, MD
Several new drugs, including oral and topical antibiotics, for the treatment of acne vulgaris are on the horizon that hold the potential to improve patient outcomes.
Several new drugs, including oral and topical antibiotics, for the treatment of acne vulgaris are on the horizon that hold the potential to improve patient outcomes.
Several new drugs, including...
11/12/2019
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Cover Story
01/30/2026
Joseph F. Merola, MD, MMSc; Alice Bendix Gottlieb, MD, PhD
From low disease activity and remission to digital measurement, equity, and access, Dr Joseph Merola and Dr Alice Gottlieb map where dermatology is heading next.
From low disease activity and remission to digital measurement, equity, and access, Dr Joseph Merola and Dr Alice Gottlieb map where dermatology is heading next.
From low disease activity and...
01/30/2026
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Cover Story
12/09/2025
Vishal A Patel, MD
With new data supporting adjuvant cemiplimab and promising outcomes from neoadjuvant strategies, immunotherapy is reshaping the treatment landscape for high-risk and advanced cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma.
With new data supporting adjuvant cemiplimab and promising outcomes from neoadjuvant strategies, immunotherapy is reshaping the treatment landscape for high-risk and advanced cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma.
With new data supporting...
12/09/2025
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Cover Story
10/06/2025
Jeff Yu, MD
This condition may be far more common and burdensome than previously recognized in US dermatologic practice.
This condition may be far more common and burdensome than previously recognized in US dermatologic practice.
This condition may be far more...
10/06/2025
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Feature Story
10/06/2025
Dina Collins, MD, MS; Chenan Andy Huang, MD; Kristina Callis-Duffin, MD, MS; Shari Lipner, MD, PhD; Bruce E. Strober, MD, PhD; Steven R. Feldman, MD, PhD
This new series presents practical, concise guidance for monitoring specific systemic drugs. In this article, dermatologists share their approach to the oral Janus kinase inhibitor deucravacitinib for patients with moderate-to-severe plaque...
This new series presents practical, concise guidance for monitoring specific systemic drugs. In this article, dermatologists share their approach to the oral Janus kinase inhibitor deucravacitinib for patients with moderate-to-severe plaque...
This new series presents...
10/06/2025
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MASTERCLASSES IN DERMATOLOGY FORUM
10/06/2025
Joseph F. Merola, MD, MMSc; Alice Bendix Gottlieb, MD, PhD
Remission is no longer an abstract dream; it is the evolving standard we must pursue with clarity, creativity, and urgency.
Remission is no longer an abstract dream; it is the evolving standard we must pursue with clarity, creativity, and urgency.
Remission is no longer an...
10/06/2025
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Cover Story
09/08/2025
Justin M. Ko, MD, MBA
Dr Justin Ko shares patient-centered strategies for discussing boxed warnings, risk assessment, and therapeutic goals.
Dr Justin Ko shares patient-centered strategies for discussing boxed warnings, risk assessment, and therapeutic goals.
Dr Justin Ko shares...
09/08/2025
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Feature Story
09/08/2025
Ross Lane Pearlman, MD
Without a doubt, the rise of large language model applications will affect the dialogue between patients and physicians.
Without a doubt, the rise of large language model applications will affect the dialogue between patients and physicians.
Without a doubt, the rise of...
09/08/2025
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HSF Reviewed Features
09/08/2025
Gretchen M. Roth, MD, FAAD; Precious A. Anyanwu
Together, we can improve hidradenitis suppurativa care and help improve the lives of our patients.
Together, we can improve hidradenitis suppurativa care and help improve the lives of our patients.
Together, we can improve...
09/08/2025
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Cover Story
08/02/2025
Mona Shahriari, MD, FAAD
Join Dr Mona Shahriari for a high-level primer on how type 2 immune dysregulation drives this disease.
Join Dr Mona Shahriari for a high-level primer on how type 2 immune dysregulation drives this disease.
Join Dr Mona Shahriari for a...
08/02/2025
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Feature Story
08/02/2025
Serene Majid, BA; Steven R. Feldman, MD, PhD
This article provides an accessible overview of the pharmacologic mechanisms of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists, the utility of these drugs in obesity, and their potential applications in managing inflammatory skin disease.
This article provides an accessible overview of the pharmacologic mechanisms of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists, the utility of these drugs in obesity, and their potential applications in managing inflammatory skin disease.
This article provides an...
08/02/2025
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News

Acne
News
12/16/2024
Riya Gandhi, MA
A large-scale study uncovers a significant association between acne vulgaris and gastrointestinal comorbidities, highlighting the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to patient care.
A large-scale study uncovers a significant association between acne vulgaris and gastrointestinal comorbidities, highlighting the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to patient care.
A large-scale study uncovers a...
12/16/2024
The Dermatologist
acne
News
10/31/2024
Riya Gandhi, MA
A recent review highlighted the safety of topical clindamycin, a popular antibiotic treatment for acne vulgaris.
A recent review highlighted the safety of topical clindamycin, a popular antibiotic treatment for acne vulgaris.
A recent review highlighted the...
10/31/2024
The Dermatologist
acne
News
09/19/2024
Jessica Garlewicz
Sebum production and its role in the pathophysiology of acne vulgaris have been long debated.
Sebum production and its role in the pathophysiology of acne vulgaris have been long debated.
Sebum production and its role in...
09/19/2024
The Dermatologist
acne
News
09/11/2024
Jessica Garlewicz
This pilot clinical trial investigated the feasibility and efficacy of precision cryotherapy as an alternative treatment for acne vulgaris.
This pilot clinical trial investigated the feasibility and efficacy of precision cryotherapy as an alternative treatment for acne vulgaris.
This pilot clinical trial...
09/11/2024
The Dermatologist
acne
News
08/21/2024
Jessica Garlewicz
Researchers aimed to investigate whether whey protein consumption impacts acne severity in men with mild to moderate facial and/or truncal acne.
Researchers aimed to investigate whether whey protein consumption impacts acne severity in men with mild to moderate facial and/or truncal acne.
Researchers aimed to investigate...
08/21/2024
The Dermatologist
acne
News
08/09/2024
Jessica Garlewicz
A work group conducted a systematic review in order to formulate guidelines for clinicians in effectively managing acne vulgaris.
A work group conducted a systematic review in order to formulate guidelines for clinicians in effectively managing acne vulgaris.
A work group conducted a...
08/09/2024
The Dermatologist
acne
News
05/29/2024
Jessica Garlewicz
Researchers conducted a comprehensive search of the Web of Science database on August 8, 2023.
Researchers conducted a comprehensive search of the Web of Science database on August 8, 2023.
Researchers conducted a...
05/29/2024
The Dermatologist
acne
News
05/13/2024
Jessica Garlewicz
Could the mechanistic Target of Rapamycin have a potential role in explaining the relationship between acne vulgaris and metabolic syndrome in acne pathogenesis?
Could the mechanistic Target of Rapamycin have a potential role in explaining the relationship between acne vulgaris and metabolic syndrome in acne pathogenesis?
Could the mechanistic Target of...
05/13/2024
The Dermatologist
acne
News
05/06/2024
Jessica Garlewicz
Researchers aimed to evaluate the influence of acne on major life-changing decisions in young adults.
Researchers aimed to evaluate the influence of acne on major life-changing decisions in young adults.
Researchers aimed to evaluate...
05/06/2024
The Dermatologist
acne
News
04/11/2024
Jessica Garlewicz
Researchers aimed to investigate the efficacy of sequential multimodal laser therapy in improving the geometrics and texture of acne scars.
Researchers aimed to investigate the efficacy of sequential multimodal laser therapy in improving the geometrics and texture of acne scars.
Researchers aimed to investigate...
04/11/2024
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psoriasis
News
02/03/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
Anxiety and depression symptoms can still occur in young adults with well-controlled psoriasis, even when disease activity is minimal, according to a cross-sectional study exploring psychological distress and its potential biological...
Anxiety and depression symptoms can still occur in young adults with well-controlled psoriasis, even when disease activity is minimal, according to a cross-sectional study exploring psychological distress and its potential biological...
Anxiety and depression symptoms...
02/03/2026
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psoriasis
News
01/22/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
A new systems biology study using mathematical modeling provides insight into how cytokine imbalance drives psoriasis flares and suggests that restoring immune-epidermal feedback.
A new systems biology study using mathematical modeling provides insight into how cytokine imbalance drives psoriasis flares and suggests that restoring immune-epidermal feedback.
A new systems biology study...
01/22/2026
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Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma
News
01/06/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
An updated evidence-based review outlines contemporary strategies for evaluating and managing cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma.
An updated evidence-based review outlines contemporary strategies for evaluating and managing cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma.
An updated evidence-based review...
01/06/2026
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Atopic dermatitis
FDA Alerts
10/06/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
On October 6, 2025, the US FDA approved ZORYVE (roflumilast) cream 0.05% for the topical treatment of mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis in pediatric patients aged 2 to 5 years.
On October 6, 2025, the US FDA approved ZORYVE (roflumilast) cream 0.05% for the topical treatment of mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis in pediatric patients aged 2 to 5 years.
On October 6, 2025, the US FDA...
10/06/2025
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AD
FDA Alerts
09/18/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
US FDA approved Opzelura (ruxolitinib) cream 1.5% for the short-term and noncontinuous chronic treatment of mild-to-moderate AD in nonimmunocompromised children aged 2 years and older.
US FDA approved Opzelura (ruxolitinib) cream 1.5% for the short-term and noncontinuous chronic treatment of mild-to-moderate AD in nonimmunocompromised children aged 2 years and older.
US FDA approved Opzelura...
09/18/2025
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FDA Alerts
09/08/2025
Coleen Stern, MA
FDA recently approved delgocitinib cream as the first and only treatment indicated for moderate-to-severe chronic hand eczema in adults.
FDA recently approved delgocitinib cream as the first and only treatment indicated for moderate-to-severe chronic hand eczema in adults.
FDA recently approved...
09/08/2025
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psoriatic arthritis
News
09/02/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
The case study, accompanied by a review of 17 similar reports, details shared immunopathogenesis and conflicting treatment responses in this rare overlap syndrome.
The case study, accompanied by a review of 17 similar reports, details shared immunopathogenesis and conflicting treatment responses in this rare overlap syndrome.
The case study, accompanied by a...
09/02/2025
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psoriatic arthritis
News
09/02/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
The study evaluated treatment patterns and patient characteristics to assess the impact of these guidelines in real-world care.
The study evaluated treatment patterns and patient characteristics to assess the impact of these guidelines in real-world care.
The study evaluated treatment...
09/02/2025
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psoriasis
News
09/02/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
The findings suggest that thyroid abnormalities may represent an independent comorbidity, rather than a direct consequence of psoriasis severity.
The findings suggest that thyroid abnormalities may represent an independent comorbidity, rather than a direct consequence of psoriasis severity.
The findings suggest that...
09/02/2025
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psoriasis
News
09/02/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
A new multi-method analysis challenges long-standing concerns regarding beta-blockers and their role in triggering or worsening psoriasis.
A new multi-method analysis challenges long-standing concerns regarding beta-blockers and their role in triggering or worsening psoriasis.
A new multi-method analysis...
09/02/2025
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