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19 August
In February 2017, brodalumab (Siliq™; Valeant Pharmaceuticals, New Jersey, United States of America) received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval to treat psoriasis in adult patients who have not responded to other treatments.
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19 August
Autoimmune blistering (bullous) diseases usually present with blistering and erosions of the skin.
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13 August
Amyloidosis is a group of disorders in which amyloid protein is deposited in various tissues.
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13 August
The term plasmapheresis describes a procedure in which blood components (ie, white blood cells, red blood cells, platelets and plasma) are separated through a wide-bore central intravenous line, either via centrifuge or a semipermeable membrane separation technique.
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21 June
We've updated our page on skin cancer.
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13 August
Excessive alcohol (ethanol) intake or alcohol abuse can result in many health problems and is implicated as a cause or aggravating factor for several skin conditions.
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13 August
Pompholyx is a form of hand/foot eczema characterised by vesicles or bullae (blisters).
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13 August
Topical steroids are safe and effective anti-inflammatory preparations used to control eczema/dermatitis and many other skin conditions.
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