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04/14/2025

A service-learning initiative at the University of California is providing medical students with hands-on exposure to and laser medicine while addressing social justice issues through free tattoo removal for formerly incarcerated adults https://www.derm.city/post/tattoo-removal-program-provides-experience-for-med-students

A novel service-learning initiative at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) is providing medical students with hands-on exposure to dermatology and laser medicine while addressing social justice issues through free tattoo removal for formerly incarcerated adults. The UCSD Clean Slate Free....

04/11/2025

Findings from a new study suggest skin injuries may contribute to the development of food allergies. This finding may help explain why the prevalence of childhood food allergy is higher in individuals with https://www.derm.city/post/skin-injury-triggers-food-allergy-in-mouse-model

Findings from a new study suggest skin injuries may contribute to the development of food allergies. The study authors say this finding may help explain why the prevalence of childhood food allergy is higher in individuals with eczema.The study, published in Science Immunology, was led by researcher...

04/07/2025

Registration is open for the 2025 Summit on Atopic Dermatitis virtual conference, which will be held May 10, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time https://www.derm.city/post/may-10-2025-save-the-date-for-the-2025-skin-spectrum-summit-on-atopic-dermatitis

Mark your calendar for the 2025 edition of the Summit on Atopic Dermatitis virtual conference on May 10, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Please see the registration link below. There is no charge to attend.Chaired by Dr. Marissa Joseph of Toronto, the Summit on Atopic Dermatitis will addr...

03/31/2025

A recent survey conducted by Ipsos has revealed significant gaps in the understanding and treatment of chronic hand among providers https://www.derm.city/post/chronic-hand-eczema-misunderstood-under-treated

A recent survey has revealed significant gaps in the understanding and treatment of chronic hand eczema (CHE) among dermatology providers. The survey, conducted by Ipsos, found that 65% of respondents believe there is a lack of education distinguishing CHE as a condition separate from atopic dermati...

03/28/2025

There is still time to register for the first Indigenous Skin Spectrum Global Summit, which will be held in Montreal on April 5, 2025. Virtual attendance is also available https://www.derm.city/post/one-week-to-the-indigenous-skin-spectrum-global-summit

There is still time to register for the first Indigenous Skin Spectrum Global Summit, which will be held in Montreal on April 5, 2025.The 2025 Indigenous Skin Spectrum Global Summit is dedicated to improving the cultural competence of healthcare providers worldwide. Our world-renowned faculty will p...

03/24/2025

Combining a novel 1,726 nm laser, advanced thermal imaging, and software algorithm-assisted controls for treatment could achieve selective photothermolysis of sebaceous glands without causing significant damage to surrounding skin structures https://www.derm.city/post/novel-1-726-nm-laser-system-offers-selective-sebaceous-gland-photothermolysis-for-acne

03/21/2025

Researchers have determined that dermatitis resulting from topical steroid withdrawal (TSW) is distinct from eczema and is caused by an excess of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) https://www.derm.city/post/topical-steroid-withdrawal-dermatitis-linked-to-excess-nad

Researchers at the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) have determined that dermatitis resulting from topical steroid withdrawal (TSW) is distinct from eczema and is caused by an excess of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+), a form of vitamin B3. Scientists from NIH’s National Institute...

03/17/2025

New research shows that blocking MARCO in conjunction with administering anti-CTLA4 therapy can substantially improve tumour regression in patients with https://www.derm.city/post/novel-immunotherapy-approach-for-melanoma-tx-identified

Researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center in Florida have identified a new strategy to enhance the therapeutic efficacy of immune checkpoint inhibitors by targeting additional immunosuppressive compartments in the tumour microenvironment, such as the Macrophage Receptor with Collagenous Structure (MARCO)...

03/14/2025

A study exploring the associations between sociodemographic data and sunburn rates in the U.S. reinforces the need for public health interventions that effectively disseminate information on skin cancer risk across ethnic minority groups https://www.derm.city/post/sun-protection-behaviour-still-low-in-u-s-especially-among-ethnic-minorities

Findings from a new study exploring the associations between the reported number of sunburns and sociodemographic characteristics in the U.S. and examining the prevalence of protective skin behaviours reinforce the need for public health interventions that effectively disseminate information on skin...

03/10/2025

Recent studies contribute to understanding the biological mechanisms underlying systemic sclerosis and may help to explain why women are four times more likely to be diagnosed with scleroderma than men https://www.derm.city/post/studies-may-shed-light-on-gender-disparity-in-scleroderma

Recent studies conducted by researchers at the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York contribute to understanding the biological mechanisms underlying systemic sclerosis, or scleroderma. Their findings may help to explain why women are four times more likely to be diagnosed with scleroderma....

03/07/2025

Findings from a new study suggest it may be possible to restore the function of T-regulatory cells by targeting the enzyme SSAT as a treatment for psoriasis https://www.derm.city/post/ssat-inhibition-a-possible-new-target-for-psoriasis-tx

Findings from a new study published in the journal Immunity suggest it may be possible to restore the function of certain anti-inflammatory immune cells in a targeted manner as a treatment for psoriasis.In the paper, the authors note that most previous treatment approaches for psoriasis have mainly....

03/03/2025

Derm.city is pleased to announce the 4th annual short essay competition on the topic of Inclusivity, Diversity and Equity in Dermatology, open to any qualified resident enrolled in a dermatology training program at a Canadian medical school

Derm.city is pleased to announce the 4th annual short essay competition on the topic of Inclusivity, Diversity and Equity in Dermatology.This essay competition is organized by the Dermatology Industry Taskforce on Inclusion, Diversity and Equity (DiTiDE), an unincorporated, “ad hoc” committee co...

02/28/2025

Early bird registration pricing is still available to Derm.city readers to attend the first Indigenous Skin Spectrum Global Summit, which will be held in Montreal on April 5, 2025 https://www.derm.city/post/just-one-month-to-the-indigenous-skin-spectrum-global-summit

Early bird registration pricing is still available to Derm.city readers to attend the first Indigenous Skin Spectrum Global Summit, which will be held in Montreal on April 5, 2025.Register now to save 35% off the regular price with promo code EARLYBIRD. Offer ends on March 21, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. ET...

02/24/2025

In a new study published in Scientific Reports, researchers have identified a previously unknown form of erythroderma using an innovative diagnostic platform https://www.derm.city/post/novel-diagnostic-platform-identifies-unknown-form-of-erythroderma

In a new study published in the Nature journal Scientific Reports, researchers from the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) have identified a previously unknown form of erythroderma using an innovative diagnostic platform.The research team, led by Dr. Shawn Kwatra, developed a novel bl...

02/21/2025

Findings from a U.S. national poll show one-sixth of parents say teenagers should be allowed to receive non-surgical cosmetic procedures with parental approval https://www.derm.city/post/one-in-six-u-s-parents-agree-teens-may-receive-non-surgical-cosmetic-tx

Findings from a U.S. national poll show one-sixth of parents say teenagers should be allowed to receive non-surgical cosmetic procedures with parental approval.The poll was conducted by University of Michigan Health and C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital in Ann Arbor, Mich.However, one-half of parents ...

02/14/2025

New findings show that immunotherapy, used to treat people with advanced cancers, also helps reduce actinic keratoses by at least 65%, potentially reducing future keratinocyte carcinomas https://www.derm.city/post/cancer-immunotherapy-also-reduces-actinic-keratoses

New findings show that immunotherapy, used to treat people with advanced cancers, also helps reduce actinic keratoses by at least 65%, potentially reducing future keratinocyte carcinomas.The research was published online ahead of print in JAMA Dermatology (Feb. 12, 2025).For the study, for 12 months...

02/11/2025

New findings may signal a potential new approach for the treatment of , focusing on the enzyme CYP24A1 involved in vitamin D metabolism https://www.derm.city/post/keloids-cyp24a1-overexpressed-in-keloid-keratinocytes

Researchers from the University of Cincinnati have published findings that may signal a potential new approach for the treatment of keloids. Focusing on the enzyme CYP24A1 involved in vitamin D metabolism, the research may help clinicians manage these disfiguring scars that extend beyond the origina...

02/07/2025

https://www.derm.city/post/lack-of-quality-reliability-of-spironolactone-acne-tx-videos-on-tiktok

There is a concerning gap in the quality and reliability of information on the TikTok short video platform regarding the use of spironolactone for the treatment of acne.These findings come from a paper published in the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology (Feb. 2025; 24(2):e7).“With the wealth of conte...