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View article: Characteristics of information on inflammatory skin diseases produced by four large language models
Characteristics of information on inflammatory skin diseases produced by four large language models Open
View article: Factors Influencing Margin Clearance and the Number of Stages of Mohs Micrographic Surgery in Basal Cell Carcinoma: A Retrospective Chart Review
Factors Influencing Margin Clearance and the Number of Stages of Mohs Micrographic Surgery in Basal Cell Carcinoma: A Retrospective Chart Review Open
How patient and tumor factors influence clearance margins and the number of Mohs Micrographic Surgery (MMS) stages when treating basal cell carcinoma (BCC) remains widely uncharacterized. It is important to elucidate these relationships, a…
View article: The utility of augmented teledermatology to improve dermatologist diagnosis of cellulitis: a cross-sectional study
The utility of augmented teledermatology to improve dermatologist diagnosis of cellulitis: a cross-sectional study Open
View article: Treatment of toxic epidermal necrolysis and concurrent COVID-19-associated hyperinflammatory syndrome with systemic corticosteroids and etanercept
Treatment of toxic epidermal necrolysis and concurrent COVID-19-associated hyperinflammatory syndrome with systemic corticosteroids and etanercept Open
View article: The Utility of Augmented Teledermatology to Improve Dermatologist Diagnosis of Cellulitis: A Cross-Sectional Study
The Utility of Augmented Teledermatology to Improve Dermatologist Diagnosis of Cellulitis: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
Dermatology consultation for cases of presumed cellulitis improves diagnostic accuracy and management. However, access to in-person consultation remains limited, a gap that could be filled with teledermatology. Augmented teledermatology ma…
View article: Development and Validation of a Simple Model to Predict the Risk of Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer on Screening Total Body Skin Examination
Development and Validation of a Simple Model to Predict the Risk of Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer on Screening Total Body Skin Examination Open
Objective . There is insufficient evidence to generate skin cancer screening guidelines at the population level, resulting in arbitrary variation in patient selection for screening skin examinations. This study was aimed at developing an e…
View article: Development and validation of the Brigham Eyelash Tool for Alopecia (BELA): A measure of eyelash alopecia areata
Development and validation of the Brigham Eyelash Tool for Alopecia (BELA): A measure of eyelash alopecia areata Open
View article: Evaluation of Stigma Toward Individuals With Alopecia
Evaluation of Stigma Toward Individuals With Alopecia Open
This cross-sectional survey study found that stigmatizing attitudes of laypersons toward patients with alopecia exist across a multitude of social and professional scenarios. Stigma prevalence and magnitude vary by alopecia severity and po…
View article: Porphyria Cutanea Tarda Masquerading as Systemic Sclerosis: Two Cases Demonstrating an Important Clinical Observation
Porphyria Cutanea Tarda Masquerading as Systemic Sclerosis: Two Cases Demonstrating an Important Clinical Observation Open
Porphyria cutanea tarda (PCT) is a heme biosynthesis disorder characterized by photosensitive bullae and skin fragility1. Sclerodermoid changes and dystrophic calcification are uncommon, occurring in 18% and 8% of patients, respectively1. …
View article: Errors in Population Numbers and Missing Data
Errors in Population Numbers and Missing Data Open
Sean Singer, BS; Elizabeth Tkachenko, BS; Rebecca I. Hartman, MD, MPH; Arash Mostaghimi, MD, MPA, MPH
View article: Mycophenolate Mofetil for Eosinophilic Fasciitis
Mycophenolate Mofetil for Eosinophilic Fasciitis Open
This cohort study examines the clinical response outcomes of 14 patients with eosinophilic fasciitis treated with mycophenolate mofetil.
View article: Evaluation of the Effectiveness and Tolerability of Mycophenolate Mofetil and Mycophenolic Acid for the Treatment of Morphea
Evaluation of the Effectiveness and Tolerability of Mycophenolate Mofetil and Mycophenolic Acid for the Treatment of Morphea Open
This study suggests that mycophenolate is a well-tolerated and beneficial treatment of recalcitrant, severe morphea.
View article: Patient Perspectives on the Use of Artificial Intelligence for Skin Cancer Screening
Patient Perspectives on the Use of Artificial Intelligence for Skin Cancer Screening Open
In this qualitative study, patients appeared to be receptive to the use of AI for skin cancer screening if implemented in a manner that preserves the integrity of the human physician-patient relationship.
View article: Skin cancer and skin cancer risk behaviors among sexual and gender minority populations: A systematic review
Skin cancer and skin cancer risk behaviors among sexual and gender minority populations: A systematic review Open
View article: Association Between Sexual Orientation and Lifetime Prevalence of Skin Cancer in the United States
Association Between Sexual Orientation and Lifetime Prevalence of Skin Cancer in the United States Open
In this study, gay and bisexual men had an increased self-reported lifetime prevalence of skin cancer compared with the prevalence among heterosexual men. Patient education and community outreach initiatives focused on reducing skin cancer…
View article: Gender Identity and Lifetime Prevalence of Skin Cancer in the United States
Gender Identity and Lifetime Prevalence of Skin Cancer in the United States Open
This cross-sectional study uses Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data to examine the association of gender identity with self-reported lifetime prevalence of skin cancer.
View article: Supplementary Material for: Abnormal Baseline Lab Results Rarely Lead to Treatment Modification for Patients on Isotretinoin
Supplementary Material for: Abnormal Baseline Lab Results Rarely Lead to Treatment Modification for Patients on Isotretinoin Open
Background: Treatment modification and clinical course for patients initiating isotretinoin with abnormal baseline lab results is currently unknown, and no recommendations exist for monitoring this patient group. Method…
View article: Intravenous immunoglobulin for refractory eosinophilic fasciitis: A retrospective analysis from 3 tertiary care centers
Intravenous immunoglobulin for refractory eosinophilic fasciitis: A retrospective analysis from 3 tertiary care centers Open
View article: Complementary & Alternative Medicine for Alopecia Areata - Supplement 1
Complementary & Alternative Medicine for Alopecia Areata - Supplement 1 Open
Supplement 1 - Quality of studies
View article: US Food and Drug Administration Reports of Pregnancy and Pregnancy-Related Adverse Events Associated With Isotretinoin
US Food and Drug Administration Reports of Pregnancy and Pregnancy-Related Adverse Events Associated With Isotretinoin Open
The number of reports of pregnancies, abortions, and fetal defects among women taking isotretinoin has decreased since peaking around the initiation of iPLEDGE in 2006. Explanations for this trend include a broader national decrease in tee…
View article: Psychiatric Adverse Events in Patients Taking Isotretinoin as Reported in a Food and Drug Administration Database From 1997 to 2017
Psychiatric Adverse Events in Patients Taking Isotretinoin as Reported in a Food and Drug Administration Database From 1997 to 2017 Open
Although depressive disorders and suicidality were frequently reported with isotretinoin use, these reports must be considered in the context of elevated rates of depression and suicide among patients with acne at large. These data suggest…
View article: Regional vitiligo induced by imiquimod treatment for in-transit melanoma metastases
Regional vitiligo induced by imiquimod treatment for in-transit melanoma metastases Open
Imiquimod is a topical immunomodulator used for the treatment of viral warts and superficial basal cell carcinoma and as an emerging therapy for lentigo maligna and cutaneous melanoma metastases. Vitiligo-like depigmentation has been descr…
View article: Association of Out-of-Pocket Health Care Costs and Financial Burden for Patients With Alopecia Areata
Association of Out-of-Pocket Health Care Costs and Financial Burden for Patients With Alopecia Areata Open
This survey study examines responses from 675 individuals with alopecia areata and analyzes the out-of-pocket financial burden for this patient population.
View article: Clinical Features and Comorbidities of Patients With Necrobiosis Lipoidica With or Without Diabetes
Clinical Features and Comorbidities of Patients With Necrobiosis Lipoidica With or Without Diabetes Open
This study of NL supports its associations with diabetes as well as obesity, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and thyroid disease. Younger age and female sex were observed more frequently in patients with diabetes. Otherwise, NL lesions in pati…
View article: Adult-onset bilateral Parry-Romberg syndrome
Adult-onset bilateral Parry-Romberg syndrome Open
Parry-Romberg Syndrome (PRS), or progressive hemifacial atrophy, is an uncommon disorder characterized by progressive unilateral loss of adipose tissue and underlying structures including muscle, cartilage, and bone, often with little or n…
View article: Pityriasis rubra pilaris: A study evaluating patient quality of life in 2 populations
Pityriasis rubra pilaris: A study evaluating patient quality of life in 2 populations Open
View article: A Functional Role for Antibodies in Tuberculosis
A Functional Role for Antibodies in Tuberculosis Open
View article: A Functional Role for Antibodies in Tuberculosis
A Functional Role for Antibodies in Tuberculosis Open