Photo by G.steph.rocket via Wikimedia Commons Study shows positive effects of diet on normal-weight patients with psoriasis A healthy diet is widely considered to play a role in improving psoriasis symptoms, supporting the anti-inflammatory benefits of weight loss in overweight or obese psoriasis patients, but there are benefits independent of weight loss seen in patients of all body weights. That’s according to Dr. Javier Perez-Bootelloof, Hospital Universitario Ramón y Caja

Photo by James Heilman, MD via Wikimedia Commons New research shows that adults with atopic dermatitis (AD), particularly those with childhood onset, report significantly greater limitations in their educational and professional choices. Investigators found that up to 38% of childhood-onset patients reported career restrictions and more than 36% reporting constrained study choices, compared to individuals whose disease began in adulthood. The authors say their findings, publi

Researchers have developed a minimally invasive 'intelligent tattoo' for the early detection of melanoma.

The Chronicle of Skin & Allergy, in partnership with the Dermatology Industry Taskforce on Inclusion, Diversity and Equity (DiTiDE), is pleased to announce the winners of the 4rd annual short essay competition for Canadian dermatology residents. This contest was open to any resident enrolled in a dermatology training program at a Canadian medical school, with enrolment confirmed by their Program Director. Entrants submitted a 350- to 500-word composition reflecting their view

A highly magnified view of melanoma tumours growing in the skin. CD169+ macrophages are shown in green and yellow, forming a biological boundary wall to contain the tumours. Image courtesy Garvan Institute of Medical Research For the first time, researchers have observed macrophages attacking melanoma cells in real time and identified a subpopulation of the immune cells involved in resisting the skin cancer. The findings, published in the Journal of Experimental Medicine, rev

Concomitant ixekizumab and tirzepatide improved skin clearance and reductions in weight in patients with moderate-to-severe psoriasis

Staphylococcus aureus. Photo by Janice Haney Carr, provided by CDC/ Matthew J. Arduino, DRPH, via Wikimedia Commons New findings suggest that commensal bacteria on the skin release molecules that inhibit the skin’s production of pro-inflammatory interleukin (IL)-33, potentially preventing atopic dermatitis (AD) flares. Published in Nature Communications, the findings come from research conducted at the University of Manchester and Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technolog

Risankizumab was associated with a lower risk of serious infections when compared to other systemic treatments for psoriasis