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Inflammatory bowel disease may cause psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis
Inflammatory bowel disease appears to be a causal risk factor for both psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, with Crohn’s disease specifically associated with the development of the two psoriasis outcomes, according to a study.

Cinnamic aldehyde, alcohol cause reactions in fragrance allergy
A prospective study has revealed that cinnamic aldehyde and cinnamic alcohol are the most common allergens that cause immediate and delayed reactions among patients with allergic contact dermatitis to fragrance. In addition, reactions to benzyl alcohol, sorbic acid, and coumarin are usually seen in immediate patch tests.

First-line pembrolizumab feasible for BRAF V600–mutant melanoma
A recent study recommends the use of pembrolizumab over BRAF/mitogen-activated protein kinase inhibitors, such as dabrafenib/trametinib, as first-line treatment in patients with advanced BRAF V600‒mutant advanced malignant melanoma.





