April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that patients taking hydroxychloroquine had a significantly higher likelihood of indeterminate QuantiFERON-TB Gold test results compared to those not on the medication, independent of other immunosuppressive drug use.
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April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study defines two types of RDEB wounds, chronic open and recurrent, and finds that patient self-reports on wound size correlate well with investigator measurements when complemented by serial photography.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This review discusses recent studies on platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy for androgenic alopecia and found varied results; the authors highlight a need for more controlled trials to standardize treatment methods.
February 2025 in “La Pediatria Medica e Chirurgica” In this case study, a 12-year-old boy with Cushing's Disease experienced a complex diagnostic journey; ultimately, a left-side ACTH-secreting microadenoma was identified and treated with gamma knife therapy, normalizing hypercortisolism but resulting in growth hormone deficiency.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study suggests that for dermatomyositis patients with minimal skin disease activity, further improvement in cutaneous symptoms may not translate into better quality of life, highlighting a need to revise trial endpoints.