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Scientists find potential breakthrough in lupus treatment
Researchers from Northwestern Medicine and Brigham and Women’s Hospital have identified a molecular defect that may be responsible for...
Allan Ryan
Jul 29, 20242 min read


Dermatology Resident Essay Competition Winner
At the 2024 annual conference of the Canadian Dermatology Association in Ottawa, Dr. Airiss Chan was awarded a book prize for her essay...
Allan Ryan
Jul 22, 20242 min read


HA fillers safe, effective in patients with systemic sclerosis
Hyaluronic acid lip fillers are safe and effective for patients with systemic sclerosis or scleroderma, researchers write in JAAD Case...
John Evans
Jul 19, 20242 min read

Nominations for the 2024 Women in Dermatology Honour Roll closing soon
The Women in Dermatology Honour Roll recognizes female dermatologists in Canada who have made significant contributions to the specialty...
John Evans
Jul 5, 20241 min read


Immune modulating patch effective for alopecia areata in early study
Using a hydrogel microneedle system to deliver immune-modulating therapy directly to areas of alopecia-areata-related hair loss has...
John Evans
Jun 21, 20243 min read


Chronic itch doubles risk of fatigue, study reports
A new study published in the British Journal of Dermatology has revealed that people with chronic pruritus are twice as likely to...
Allan Ryan
Jun 17, 20242 min read


Abrocitinib improves chronic itching conditions
New research shows that the Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor abrocitinib, approved in Canada for the treatment of moderate-to-severe atopic...
John Evans
Jun 14, 20242 min read


Emerging fungal skin infections reported
Two new and highly contagious fungal infections that cause difficult-to-treat skin rashes are prompting experts to alert healthcare...
Allan Ryan
Jun 10, 20242 min read
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