British Journal of Dermatology

Oncology & Cancer

Personalized melanoma genomic risk triggers family conversations

A new study published in the British Journal of Dermatology indicates that personalized melanoma genomic risk information can prompt discussions about skin cancer prevention and skin examinations with family and health professionals.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

ABP 501, adalimumab biosimilar, safe and effective, for psoriasis

(HealthDay)—The biosimilar ABP 501 has similar clinical efficacy and safety to adalimumab for the treatment of moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis, according to a study published online July 28 in the British Journal of ...

Oncology & Cancer

Review: positive link for alcohol, nonmelanoma skin cancer

(HealthDay)—Alcohol intake seems to be positively associated with basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC), according to a review and meta-analysis published online July 28 in the British ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Needling no more effective than debridement in plantar verrucae

(HealthDay)—For patients with plantar verrucae, needling is no more effective than debridement of the overlying callous, according to a study published online June 27 in the British Journal of Dermatology.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Study casts doubt about link between eczema, cardiovascular disease

For the roughly 7 percent of adults who live with atopic dermatitis, a common form of eczema, a new study reports a little good news: Despite recent findings to the contrary, the skin condition is likely not associated with ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Specific factors influence first-line biologic Rx for psoriasis

(HealthDay)—The presence of psoriatic arthritis, patient weight, registration country, employment status, and disease severity are the main factors influencing first-line biologic treatment selection for patients with psoriasis, ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

High prevalence of alcohol use disorders in eczema

(HealthDay)—Patients with eczema have a high prevalence of alcohol use disorders, according to a study published online March 27 in the British Journal of Dermatology.

Immunology

Superfine merino wool good for kids with eczema

A clinical trial led by the Murdoch Children's Research Institute is challenging the myth that wool is a possible source of allergy and irritates the skin for eczema sufferers.

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