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Switching from cetuximab to bevacizumab associated with acceptable survival, reduced derm toxicity in mCRC
Switching from FOLFIRI plus cetuximab to FOLFIRI plus bevacizumab leads to acceptable survival outcomes and a reduction in severe dermatological toxicities in patients with RAS wild-type (RASwt) metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC), according to the results of a single-arm phase II HYBRID trial.

Lower VTE risk seen in atopic dermatitis vs other inflammatory diseases
Atopic dermatitis (AD) does not seem to induce an increase in the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) when considering underlying risk factors, suggests a study. Moreover, patients with AD show a lower VTE risk than those with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), Crohn's disease (CD), ulcerative colitis (UC), psoriatic arthritis (PsA), or ankylosing spondylitis (AS).

Oral minoxidil may be a viable alternative to topical treatment for male pattern baldness
Low-dose oral minoxidil demonstrates comparable efficacy to 5% topical minoxidil in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia in men, offering a viable option for those who prefer oral therapy or those who poorly tolerate topical treatment, as shown in a study.





