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Dual JAK3/TEC inhibition may induce hair regrowth in alopecia areata

Dual JAK3/TEC inhibition may induce hair regrowth in alopecia areata (AA), an autoimmune disorder characterized by nonscarring hair loss.

Contemporary management of CRSwNP with an anti–IL-5 biologic

Pregabalin relieves pain, itch in recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa

In patients with recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa, treatment with pregabalin appears to substantially reduce pain and itch, according to a randomized crossover trial.

Continued awareness expedites diagnosis in calciphylaxis

In patients with calciphylaxis, diagnostic delay and complications have dropped over time, according to a study. In addition, the number of deaths has decreased in recent years. These findings stress the importance of awareness to speed up diagnosis.

Tumour size, age predict survival in dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans

The incidence of dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is two times higher among Black than White individuals, reports a study.

Reducing glucocorticoid use and organ-damage progression in SLE with early use of a B-lymphocyte stimulator antagonist

A 20-year-old nulligravida female student, who was a nonsmoker and nondrinker with good past health, first presented in March 2024. She complained of significant alopecia and photosensitive rash that was slightly itchy but not painful, primarily affecting her face and hands for 2 months. She was generally well with no fever or joint pain, and no family history of rheumatological disorders.

Hidradenitis suppurativa raises maternal, offspring risks

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) poses increased risk of adverse maternal and offspring outcomes not only during the peripartum period but also in the long term, according to a study.