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15 Dec 2020

Latest Highlights on Biologic Treatments for Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis from EADV 2020

The VOYAGE 1 trial1 was a placebo- and active-controlled Phase III study to evaluate long-term efficacy and safety of the IL-23p19 inhibitor guselkumab…
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2 Mins
15 Dec 2020

Comparison of Total Body Nevus Count in Patients with Multiple Primary Melanoma and Single Primary Melanoma: A Prospective Single Centre Study

A high number of benign melanocytic nevi has been implicated as a major risk factor for melanoma development;1 however, there are sparse data on the total body nevus count (TBNC) and its relation to the propensity for multiple primary melanomas…
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8 Mins
15 Dec 2020

Bimekizumab Efficacy and Safety in Patients with Moderate-to-Severe Plaque Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a Th17-driven disease, with both IL-17A and IL-17F playing a pivotal role in its pathogenesis.2,3 BKZ is a monoclonal IgG1 antibody…
5 Mins
15 Dec 2020

EADV Congress Interview: Prof Alexander Stratigos

I became involved in dermatology for various reasons, but what really attracted me was the impressive range and diversity of the specialty…
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1 Mins
15 Dec 2020

Adverse Skin Reactions to Metformin: A Case Report and Mini Review

Metformin exerts multiple effects on the skin, and could potentially induce a variety of dermatoses. Among others, the most commonly described drug-induced skin reactions include rash, urticaria, and lichenoid eruption.
12 Mins
15 Dec 2020

EADV Congress Interview: Asst Prof Asli Bilgic, Prof Dedee Murrell, Prof Marie-Aleth Richard, Assoc Prof Myrto Trakatelli

The skin is visible, accessible to touch, and enables us to discover conditions by examining it…
9 Mins
15 Dec 2020

Editor’s Pick: Managing Chronic Urticaria: Quo Vadis?

Chronic urticaria (CU) is one of the most commonly diagnosed skin conditions. CU is characterised by the presence of recurrent wheals and/or angioedema…
8 Mins
15 Dec 2020

Impaired Mitochondrial and Metabolic Function of Fibroblasts Derived from Patients with Recessive Dystrophic and Junctional Epidermolysis Bullosa

Recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB) and junctional EB (JEB) are inherited disorders characterised by fragility and blistering of epithelial…
11 Mins
15 Dec 2020

Management of Plaque Psoriasis: A Review and Comparison of IL-23 Inhibitors

With the recent advancements of biologic therapies that block IL-23, there is increasing need for analysis of which biologics are most efficacious…
4 Mins
15 Dec 2020

Case Report: Suspected Case of Stevens–Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis Overlap Due to Ursodeoxycholic Acid

Stevens–Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis are well-known severe cutaneous adverse reactions, with >100 medications previously implicated…