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Review the pharmacokinetics and potential applications for afamelanotide, an alpha-melanocyte stimulating hormone analogue, which is emerging as a therapeutic option for a variety of skin conditions.
Might cannabinoids have utility in clinical dermatology? This review reveals some paradoxical findings regarding both pro- and anti- neoplastic and inflammatory effects.
Learn about recent progress in our understanding of the molecular and neurophysiological mechanisms governing pruritus. How might immunomodulatory drugs be used to treat this debilitating condition?
A new gene expression test, the Pigmented Lesion Assay, can help clinicians rule out melanoma and avoid a surgical biopsy of concerning pigmented lesions.
This article summarizes real-world evidence supporting the safety and effectiveness of alitretinoin, an oral retinoid, in the management of chronic hand dermatitis.
