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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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acne
Quiz
09/25/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
Which of the following is not 1 of the 4 core pathophysiologic pillars of acne?
Which of the following is not 1 of the 4 core pathophysiologic pillars of acne?
Which of the following is not 1...
09/25/2025
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psoriasis
Quiz
09/25/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
Which of the following clinical features is most strongly associated with an increased risk of developing psoriatic arthritis in patients with psoriasis?
Which of the following clinical features is most strongly associated with an increased risk of developing psoriatic arthritis in patients with psoriasis?
Which of the following clinical...
09/25/2025
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Quiz
09/22/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
Clinicians vary in when they escalate to JAK inhibitor therapy for alopecia areata. Take the quiz to see if your threshold aligns with current expert consensus.
Clinicians vary in when they escalate to JAK inhibitor therapy for alopecia areata. Take the quiz to see if your threshold aligns with current expert consensus.
Clinicians vary in when they...
09/22/2025
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Quiz
09/18/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
Older patients need special consideration. Take the quiz to identify which systemic drug class carries higher risks—like thrombosis and malignancy—and requires extra caution in aging populations.
Older patients need special consideration. Take the quiz to identify which systemic drug class carries higher risks—like thrombosis and malignancy—and requires extra caution in aging populations.
Older patients need special...
09/18/2025
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Quiz
09/15/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
What’s the minimum trial duration before judging JAK efficacy in AA? Test your clinical timing.
What’s the minimum trial duration before judging JAK efficacy in AA? Test your clinical timing.
What’s the minimum trial...
09/15/2025
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Quiz
09/08/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
JAK inhibitors are central, but what’s commonly used alongside them in practice to boost hair regrowth? Take the quiz to find out.
JAK inhibitors are central, but what’s commonly used alongside them in practice to boost hair regrowth? Take the quiz to find out.
JAK inhibitors are central, but...
09/08/2025
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psoriasis
Quiz
09/04/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
What is one of the primary goals of the S.T.R.A.N.D. Network as described by Dr Chesahna Kindred?
What is one of the primary goals of the S.T.R.A.N.D. Network as described by Dr Chesahna Kindred?
What is one of the primary goals...
09/04/2025
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Quiz
08/21/2025
Explore the ethical flaws in labeling alopecia areata as a cosmetic concern. Take the quiz to uncover the strongest rationale for reclassifying AA as a medical condition.
Explore the ethical flaws in labeling alopecia areata as a cosmetic concern. Take the quiz to uncover the strongest rationale for reclassifying AA as a medical condition.
Explore the ethical flaws in...
08/21/2025
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psoriasis
Quiz
08/14/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
True or False: TYK2 inhibition blocks IL-12 and IL-23 signaling, both of which contribute to the activation of Th17 cells in psoriasis.
True or False: TYK2 inhibition blocks IL-12 and IL-23 signaling, both of which contribute to the activation of Th17 cells in psoriasis.
True or False: TYK2 inhibition...
08/14/2025
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alopecia areata
Quiz
08/14/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
What is the main reason patients on JAK inhibitors for alopecia areata require regular monitoring?
What is the main reason patients on JAK inhibitors for alopecia areata require regular monitoring?
What is the main reason patients...
08/14/2025
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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

Dermatologists Rise to the Challenge of Telemedicine  During the Pandemic
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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The Role of the  Microbiome in Acne
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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Searching for Answers: Using YouTube to Learn About Isotretinoin Therapy for Acne
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
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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Cover Story
06/05/2025
Alexandra Charrow, MD, FAAD
Explore integrated strategies for the management of this chronic immune disease with Dr Alexandra Charrow.
Explore integrated strategies for the management of this chronic immune disease with Dr Alexandra Charrow.
Explore integrated strategies...
06/05/2025
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Cover Story
05/01/2025
Brian Kim, MD, MTR, FAAD
Dr Brian S. Kim unpacks the latest breakthroughs in the neuroimmunology of itch, revealing how innovative targeted treatments are transforming our approach to chronic itch and reshaping dermatologic care.
Dr Brian S. Kim unpacks the latest breakthroughs in the neuroimmunology of itch, revealing how innovative targeted treatments are transforming our approach to chronic itch and reshaping dermatologic care.
Dr Brian S. Kim unpacks the...
05/01/2025
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Feature Story
05/01/2025
Braily Weber, BS, BA; Sara A. Hylwa, MD
Familiarize yourself with up-and-coming allergens, including their chemical function, role in consumer products, and reported cases of contact allergy.
Familiarize yourself with up-and-coming allergens, including their chemical function, role in consumer products, and reported cases of contact allergy.
Familiarize yourself with...
05/01/2025
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Cover Story
03/06/2025
Iain Noel Encarnacion, MS; Noelle Desir, BA; Susan Taylor, MD
A multidisciplinary approach to care is needed to address the physical and psychological dimensions of this disease.
A multidisciplinary approach to care is needed to address the physical and psychological dimensions of this disease.
A multidisciplinary approach to...
03/06/2025
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Cover Story
02/03/2025
Ross Lane Pearlman, MD
Although novel artificial intelligence-powered diagnostic applications are readily available to the public, how much can clinicians trust these tools?
Although novel artificial intelligence-powered diagnostic applications are readily available to the public, how much can clinicians trust these tools?
Although novel artificial...
02/03/2025
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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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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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psoriasis
News
08/14/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
A new cross-sectional study comparing early-onset and late-onset psoriasis highlights key clinical and psychosocial differences that may inform individualized care strategies for dermatologists.
A new cross-sectional study comparing early-onset and late-onset psoriasis highlights key clinical and psychosocial differences that may inform individualized care strategies for dermatologists.
A new cross-sectional study...
08/14/2025
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psoriasis
News
08/14/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
Psoriasis is traditionally understood as a T cell–mediated disease, driven largely by Th1 and Th17 cell activation and impaired regulatory T cell (T-reg) function.
Psoriasis is traditionally understood as a T cell–mediated disease, driven largely by Th1 and Th17 cell activation and impaired regulatory T cell (T-reg) function.
Psoriasis is traditionally...
08/14/2025
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psoriasis
News
07/22/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
By incorporating comorbidity surveillance into dermatologic care, clinicians can improve disease control, minimize therapeutic risks, and enhance overall patient quality of life.
By incorporating comorbidity surveillance into dermatologic care, clinicians can improve disease control, minimize therapeutic risks, and enhance overall patient quality of life.
By incorporating comorbidity...
07/22/2025
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psoriatic arthritis
News
07/22/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
For practicing dermatologists, these findings reinforce current guidelines that position TNF inhibitors as a first-line biologic option for patients with active psoriatic arthritis.
For practicing dermatologists, these findings reinforce current guidelines that position TNF inhibitors as a first-line biologic option for patients with active psoriatic arthritis.
For practicing dermatologists,...
07/22/2025
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