Eczema, psoriasis, and hidradenitis suppurativa linked to chronic kidney disease

Atopic eczema, psoriasis, and hidradenitis suppurativa are associated with chronic kidney disease (CKD) stages 3 to 5 (CKD3-5), according to a study published in the October issue of the British Journal of Dermatology. Yochai Schonmann, M.D., from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, and colleagues examined the association between CKD3-5 and atopic eczema, […]

For psoriasis, targeting skin protein may help control inflammation

Results from a Michigan Medicine study reveal that targeting a protein found in the skin may reduce the severity of psoriasis.   Interferons play a major role in activating the body’s response to viral threats, but they have also been detected in the lesions of many psoriasis patients at abnormal levels. Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease […]

Bimekizumab Tops Adalimumab for Plaque Psoriasis

Bimekizumab bested adalimumab for moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in a phase 3 trial of adults from the agent’s maker UCB Pharma. The interleukin-17A (IL-17A) and IL-17F blocker has also racked up significant wins against ustekinumab and secukinumab, other standard biologic options for adults with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis, and is currently under review […]

Rodan + Fields Is Relaunching the Skin-Care Routine We All Need Right Now

Even before the pandemic hit, the founders of Rodan + Fields planned to reformulate and relaunch the core skin-care regimens that helped make their multi-level marketing company billions of dollars. The three-part aging-focused line, Redefine, relaunched last fall. But when founders Katie Rodan and Kathy Fields decided to update the formulas on Soothe, the brand's […]

Antroquoril

NOTICE: This Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) is intended for persons living in Australia. ANTROQUORIL® Betamethasone valerate Consumer Medicine Information What is in this leaflet This leaflet answers some common questions about Antroquoril. It does not contain all the available information. It does not take the place of talking to your doctor or pharmacist. All medicines […]