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Dr Natasha Atanaskova Mesinkovska on Alopecia Areata

05/16/2023

In this exclusive interview following the 2023 AAD Annual Meeting, Dr Natasha Atanaskova Mesinkovska discussed her session on hair loss and treatment options for alopecia areata.

Natasha Atanaskova Mesinkovska, MD, PhD, is an associate professor and vice chair for clinical research in the department of dermatology at the University of California in Irvine, CA.

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A Conversation With Ivan V. Litvinov, MD, PhD, FRCPC

12/08/2021

Benjamin Barankin , MD, FRCPC;

Dr Litvinov is an assistant professor and director of dermatology research at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, and is an active researcher in cutaneous lymphomas, keratinocyte carcinomas, and melanoma.

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Update on Laser Hair Reduction

04/16/2009

Unwanted facial and body hair is a common problem. According to 2007 figures from the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the number of people seeking help for this condition using lasers — including intense pulsed light (IPL) —...

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04/16/2009

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Brodalumab Superior to Ustekinumab on Health-Related Quality of Life for Patients with Psoriasis

12/17/2021

Allison Casey ;

A recent study compared the effects of 52 weeks of treatment with brodalumab or ustekinumab on HRQoL in patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis and found that patients on brodalumab had a significantly greater improvement.

A recent study compared the...

12/17/2021

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SPOTLIGHT on Diya Mutasim, MD

01/09/2009

In dermatology, we are fortunate to have many of our profession’s innovators and great teachers still among us. This column was created so that we may gain insight from these practitioners and learn more about them. Some are bright stars in...

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01/09/2009

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Upadacitinib Approved for Patients with Moderate to Severe AD

01/15/2022

Lauren Mateja ;

Upadacitinib, an oral JAK1 inhibitor, was approved for the treatment of moderate to severe AD in patients aged 12 years and older.

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01/15/2022

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Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis Management

11/11/2024

Riya Gandhi , MA;

1. What alternative therapies does Dr Swanson suggest for children who have difficulty adhering to topical treatment regimens?a) Antibioticsb) Injectable or oral medicationsc) UV light therapyd) Homeopathic remedies2. According to Dr Swanson,...

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Test Your Knowledge: The Immunology of Alopecia Areata

11/04/2024

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Long-Term Safety of Risankizumab

10/18/2024

Jessica Garlewicz ;

What were the primary findings regarding the long-term safety of risankizumab?

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10/18/2024

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Barriers to Mental Health Support

10/10/2024

Riya Gandhi , MA;

What was the first barrier to mental health support for patients with atopic dermatitis identified in the NEA survey?

What was the first barrier to...

10/10/2024

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QUIZ: Psoriasis and Atopic Dermatitis: Nonsteroidal Topical Therapies

09/15/2024

Riya Gandhi , MA;

1. According to Dr Linda Stein Gold, how do nonsteroidal topical therapies compare to traditional steroid-based treatments for managing psoriasis and AD?a) They are less effective but safer.b) They are as effective as mid-potency steroids and...

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Riya Gandhi , MA;

What strategies did Dr Merola emphasize for atopic dermatitis?

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QUIZ: Patient Experiences in Contact Dermatitis and Patch Testing

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What is a common challenge for patients during the patch testing week?

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Quiz: Barrier to Mental Health Support in Patients with Atopic Dermatitis

05/30/2024

Riya Gandhi , MA;

According to a recent interview with Jessica Johnson, MPH, what is a significant barrier to seeking mental health support among patients with atopic dermatitis?

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Quiz: Atopic Dermatitis Spotlight

05/06/2024

Riya Gandhi , MA;

Which class of medications received a "general thumbs up" in the latest guidelines for atopic dermatitis management due to their efficacy and low cancer risk?

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05/06/2024

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True or False: Basal Cell Carcinoma on Vermilion Lip

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Is basal cell carcinoma on the vermilion lip a distinctly rare phenomenon, sparsely documented in existing literature?

Is basal cell carcinoma on the...

05/01/2024

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Dr Natasha Atanaskova Mesinkovska on Alopecia Areata

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