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News
09/02/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
The findings suggest that thyroid abnormalities may represent an independent comorbidity, rather than a direct consequence of psoriasis severity.
The findings suggest that thyroid abnormalities may represent an independent comorbidity, rather than a direct consequence of psoriasis severity.
The findings suggest that...
09/02/2025
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psoriasis
News
09/02/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
A new multi-method analysis challenges long-standing concerns regarding beta-blockers and their role in triggering or worsening psoriasis.
A new multi-method analysis challenges long-standing concerns regarding beta-blockers and their role in triggering or worsening psoriasis.
A new multi-method analysis...
09/02/2025
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psoriasis
News
08/14/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
A new cross-sectional study comparing early-onset and late-onset psoriasis highlights key clinical and psychosocial differences that may inform individualized care strategies for dermatologists.
A new cross-sectional study comparing early-onset and late-onset psoriasis highlights key clinical and psychosocial differences that may inform individualized care strategies for dermatologists.
A new cross-sectional study...
08/14/2025
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psoriasis
News
08/14/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
Psoriasis is traditionally understood as a T cell–mediated disease, driven largely by Th1 and Th17 cell activation and impaired regulatory T cell (T-reg) function.
Psoriasis is traditionally understood as a T cell–mediated disease, driven largely by Th1 and Th17 cell activation and impaired regulatory T cell (T-reg) function.
Psoriasis is traditionally...
08/14/2025
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psoriasis
News
07/22/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
By incorporating comorbidity surveillance into dermatologic care, clinicians can improve disease control, minimize therapeutic risks, and enhance overall patient quality of life.
By incorporating comorbidity surveillance into dermatologic care, clinicians can improve disease control, minimize therapeutic risks, and enhance overall patient quality of life.
By incorporating comorbidity...
07/22/2025
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psoriasis
News
07/10/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
As the understanding of psoriasis pathophysiology continues to evolve, treatment goals may need to expand accordingly.
As the understanding of psoriasis pathophysiology continues to evolve, treatment goals may need to expand accordingly.
As the understanding of...
07/10/2025
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psoriasis
News
06/17/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
The review calls attention to the clinical need for proactive, cross-disciplinary care in managing the systemic burden of psoriasis, especially in patients with or at risk for type 2 diabetes.
The review calls attention to the clinical need for proactive, cross-disciplinary care in managing the systemic burden of psoriasis, especially in patients with or at risk for type 2 diabetes.
The review calls attention to...
06/17/2025
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psoriasis
News
06/03/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
The study evaluated patients with psoriasis who underwent rheumatological assessment.
The study evaluated patients with psoriasis who underwent rheumatological assessment.
The study evaluated patients...
06/03/2025
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psoriasis
News
05/20/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
A recent literature review and expert consensus statement led by the SPIN-FRT group called for a reassessment of tuberculosis screening and preventive treatment protocols in patients with psoriasis.
A recent literature review and expert consensus statement led by the SPIN-FRT group called for a reassessment of tuberculosis screening and preventive treatment protocols in patients with psoriasis.
A recent literature review and...
05/20/2025
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psorasis
News
04/29/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
For clinicians, integrating mental health support and stress management into psoriasis care strategies may improve both dermatologic and psychological outcomes.
For clinicians, integrating mental health support and stress management into psoriasis care strategies may improve both dermatologic and psychological outcomes.
For clinicians, integrating...
04/29/2025
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psoriasis
News
04/17/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
Is there a causal relationship between primary biliary cirrhosis and psoriasis?
Is there a causal relationship between primary biliary cirrhosis and psoriasis?
Is there a causal relationship...
04/17/2025
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News & FDA Alerts

psoriasis
News
09/02/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
The findings suggest that thyroid abnormalities may represent an independent comorbidity, rather than a direct consequence of psoriasis severity.
The findings suggest that thyroid abnormalities may represent an independent comorbidity, rather than a direct consequence of psoriasis severity.
The findings suggest that...
09/02/2025
The Dermatologist
psoriasis
News
09/02/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
A new multi-method analysis challenges long-standing concerns regarding beta-blockers and their role in triggering or worsening psoriasis.
A new multi-method analysis challenges long-standing concerns regarding beta-blockers and their role in triggering or worsening psoriasis.
A new multi-method analysis...
09/02/2025
The Dermatologist
psoriasis
News
08/14/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
A new cross-sectional study comparing early-onset and late-onset psoriasis highlights key clinical and psychosocial differences that may inform individualized care strategies for dermatologists.
A new cross-sectional study comparing early-onset and late-onset psoriasis highlights key clinical and psychosocial differences that may inform individualized care strategies for dermatologists.
A new cross-sectional study...
08/14/2025
The Dermatologist
psoriasis
News
08/14/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
Psoriasis is traditionally understood as a T cell–mediated disease, driven largely by Th1 and Th17 cell activation and impaired regulatory T cell (T-reg) function.
Psoriasis is traditionally understood as a T cell–mediated disease, driven largely by Th1 and Th17 cell activation and impaired regulatory T cell (T-reg) function.
Psoriasis is traditionally...
08/14/2025
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psoriasis
News
07/22/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
By incorporating comorbidity surveillance into dermatologic care, clinicians can improve disease control, minimize therapeutic risks, and enhance overall patient quality of life.
By incorporating comorbidity surveillance into dermatologic care, clinicians can improve disease control, minimize therapeutic risks, and enhance overall patient quality of life.
By incorporating comorbidity...
07/22/2025
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psoriasis
News
07/10/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
As the understanding of psoriasis pathophysiology continues to evolve, treatment goals may need to expand accordingly.
As the understanding of psoriasis pathophysiology continues to evolve, treatment goals may need to expand accordingly.
As the understanding of...
07/10/2025
The Dermatologist
psoriasis
News
06/17/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
The review calls attention to the clinical need for proactive, cross-disciplinary care in managing the systemic burden of psoriasis, especially in patients with or at risk for type 2 diabetes.
The review calls attention to the clinical need for proactive, cross-disciplinary care in managing the systemic burden of psoriasis, especially in patients with or at risk for type 2 diabetes.
The review calls attention to...
06/17/2025
The Dermatologist
psoriasis
News
06/03/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
The study evaluated patients with psoriasis who underwent rheumatological assessment.
The study evaluated patients with psoriasis who underwent rheumatological assessment.
The study evaluated patients...
06/03/2025
The Dermatologist
psoriasis
News
05/20/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
A recent literature review and expert consensus statement led by the SPIN-FRT group called for a reassessment of tuberculosis screening and preventive treatment protocols in patients with psoriasis.
A recent literature review and expert consensus statement led by the SPIN-FRT group called for a reassessment of tuberculosis screening and preventive treatment protocols in patients with psoriasis.
A recent literature review and...
05/20/2025
The Dermatologist
psorasis
News
04/29/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
For clinicians, integrating mental health support and stress management into psoriasis care strategies may improve both dermatologic and psychological outcomes.
For clinicians, integrating mental health support and stress management into psoriasis care strategies may improve both dermatologic and psychological outcomes.
For clinicians, integrating...
04/29/2025
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FDA Alerts
09/08/2025
Coleen Stern, MA
FDA recently approved delgocitinib cream as the first and only treatment indicated for moderate-to-severe chronic hand eczema in adults.
FDA recently approved delgocitinib cream as the first and only treatment indicated for moderate-to-severe chronic hand eczema in adults.
FDA recently approved...
09/08/2025
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psoriatic arthritis
News
09/02/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
The case study, accompanied by a review of 17 similar reports, details shared immunopathogenesis and conflicting treatment responses in this rare overlap syndrome.
The case study, accompanied by a review of 17 similar reports, details shared immunopathogenesis and conflicting treatment responses in this rare overlap syndrome.
The case study, accompanied by a...
09/02/2025
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psoriatic arthritis
News
09/02/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
The study evaluated treatment patterns and patient characteristics to assess the impact of these guidelines in real-world care.
The study evaluated treatment patterns and patient characteristics to assess the impact of these guidelines in real-world care.
The study evaluated treatment...
09/02/2025
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psoriasis
News
09/02/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
The findings suggest that thyroid abnormalities may represent an independent comorbidity, rather than a direct consequence of psoriasis severity.
The findings suggest that thyroid abnormalities may represent an independent comorbidity, rather than a direct consequence of psoriasis severity.
The findings suggest that...
09/02/2025
The Dermatologist
psoriasis
News
09/02/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
A new multi-method analysis challenges long-standing concerns regarding beta-blockers and their role in triggering or worsening psoriasis.
A new multi-method analysis challenges long-standing concerns regarding beta-blockers and their role in triggering or worsening psoriasis.
A new multi-method analysis...
09/02/2025
The Dermatologist
psoriasis
News
08/14/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
A new cross-sectional study comparing early-onset and late-onset psoriasis highlights key clinical and psychosocial differences that may inform individualized care strategies for dermatologists.
A new cross-sectional study comparing early-onset and late-onset psoriasis highlights key clinical and psychosocial differences that may inform individualized care strategies for dermatologists.
A new cross-sectional study...
08/14/2025
The Dermatologist
psoriasis
News
08/14/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
Psoriasis is traditionally understood as a T cell–mediated disease, driven largely by Th1 and Th17 cell activation and impaired regulatory T cell (T-reg) function.
Psoriasis is traditionally understood as a T cell–mediated disease, driven largely by Th1 and Th17 cell activation and impaired regulatory T cell (T-reg) function.
Psoriasis is traditionally...
08/14/2025
The Dermatologist
psoriasis
News
07/22/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
By incorporating comorbidity surveillance into dermatologic care, clinicians can improve disease control, minimize therapeutic risks, and enhance overall patient quality of life.
By incorporating comorbidity surveillance into dermatologic care, clinicians can improve disease control, minimize therapeutic risks, and enhance overall patient quality of life.
By incorporating comorbidity...
07/22/2025
The Dermatologist
psoriatic arthritis
News
07/22/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
For practicing dermatologists, these findings reinforce current guidelines that position TNF inhibitors as a first-line biologic option for patients with active psoriatic arthritis.
For practicing dermatologists, these findings reinforce current guidelines that position TNF inhibitors as a first-line biologic option for patients with active psoriatic arthritis.
For practicing dermatologists,...
07/22/2025
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psoriasis
News
07/10/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
As the understanding of psoriasis pathophysiology continues to evolve, treatment goals may need to expand accordingly.
As the understanding of psoriasis pathophysiology continues to evolve, treatment goals may need to expand accordingly.
As the understanding of...
07/10/2025
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Endorsed Articles

Partner Approved
05/13/2020
Sonya Zarkhin, DO; Sean Stephenson, DO
A 19-year-old white woman with a 4-year history of a rash localized to her left arm and hand. The lesion started as a small plaque on her forearm and gradually spread in a linear fashion from her fingertip to her upper arm.
A 19-year-old white woman with a 4-year history of a rash localized to her left arm and hand. The lesion started as a small plaque on her forearm and gradually spread in a linear fashion from her fingertip to her upper arm.
A 19-year-old white woman with a...
05/13/2020
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Disease Management and Patient Care Recommendations During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Partner Approved
04/14/2020
Lauren Mateja
Patients with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis have increased calls to their dermatologist for advice on continuance of their therapy during uncertain times. Guidance from national organizations provide answers that dermatologists can pass...
Patients with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis have increased calls to their dermatologist for advice on continuance of their therapy during uncertain times. Guidance from national organizations provide answers that dermatologists can pass...
Patients with psoriasis and...
04/14/2020
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Options With IL-23 Inhibitors for the Patient With Psoriasis
NPF Endorsed Features
03/12/2020
Lauren Mateja
New and emerging therapies such as biologics continue to improve quality of life and outcomes for patients with psoriasis. Biologics that block IL-23 functions present a unique opportunity to provide long-term, effective treatment.
New and emerging therapies such as biologics continue to improve quality of life and outcomes for patients with psoriasis. Biologics that block IL-23 functions present a unique opportunity to provide long-term, effective treatment.
New and emerging therapies such...
03/12/2020
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Management of Psoriasis  in Adolescents
Partner Approved
01/16/2020
Lauren Mateja
Psoriasis can affect patients at all walks of life, from children to the elderly. Adolescents, however, require special considerations, from psychosocial conditions to therapy options, for the short- and long-term...
Psoriasis can affect patients at all walks of life, from children to the elderly. Adolescents, however, require special considerations, from psychosocial conditions to therapy options, for the short- and long-term...
...
01/16/2020
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NPF Endorsed Features
08/02/2025
Samantha Schlosser
With a passion for hair loss and ethnic skin, Dr Chesahna Kindred is bridging the gap between beauty and medicine through the S.T.R.A.N.D. Network.
With a passion for hair loss and ethnic skin, Dr Chesahna Kindred is bridging the gap between beauty and medicine through the S.T.R.A.N.D. Network.
With a passion for hair loss and...
08/02/2025
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NPF Endorsed Features
05/01/2025
Demi Elord, MS-II; Shivani Jain, MSIV
With continued innovation, Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes programs have the potential to revolutionize psoriasis treatment, improving outcomes and bringing expert care closer to those who need it most.
With continued innovation, Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes programs have the potential to revolutionize psoriasis treatment, improving outcomes and bringing expert care closer to those who need it most.
With continued innovation,...
05/01/2025
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NPF Endorsed Features
02/03/2025
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
The National Psoriasis Foundation’s first-ever health indicator report takes a deep dive into the health burden of psoriatic disease, treatment gaps, and future directions in care.
The National Psoriasis Foundation’s first-ever health indicator report takes a deep dive into the health burden of psoriatic disease, treatment gaps, and future directions in care.
The National Psoriasis...
02/03/2025
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NPF Endorsed Features
10/07/2024
Jess Smith, BS
Results from a recent study can inform future efforts to develop or modify definitions of remission for the psoriatic disease community.
Results from a recent study can inform future efforts to develop or modify definitions of remission for the psoriatic disease community.
Results from a recent study can...
10/07/2024
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NPF Endorsed Features
08/06/2024
Samantha Koons
The multifaceted nature of psoriatic disease may require multiple providers from different disciplines or specialties for optimal patient care.
The multifaceted nature of psoriatic disease may require multiple providers from different disciplines or specialties for optimal patient care.
The multifaceted nature of...
08/06/2024
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NPF Endorsed Features
05/03/2024
Jessica Garlewicz; Riya Gandhi, MA
Keep up-to-date with this roundup of recent studies.
Keep up-to-date with this roundup of recent studies.
Keep up-to-date with this...
05/03/2024
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NPF Endorsed Features
02/07/2024
Samip Sheth, MD
A recent National Psoriasis Foundation webinar explores the link between psychiatric comorbidities and skin conditions.
A recent National Psoriasis Foundation webinar explores the link between psychiatric comorbidities and skin conditions.
A recent National Psoriasis...
02/07/2024
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NPF Endorsed Features
12/05/2023
Jessica Garlewicz
Proper evaluation and history collection are essential for accurate diagnosis and timely treatment.
Proper evaluation and history collection are essential for accurate diagnosis and timely treatment.
Proper evaluation and history...
12/05/2023
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NPF Endorsed Features
10/17/2023
Jessica Garlewicz
Being mindful of transportation as a potential barrier to obtaining care can improve patients’ quality of life.
Being mindful of transportation as a potential barrier to obtaining care can improve patients’ quality of life.
Being mindful of transportation...
10/17/2023
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NPF Endorsed Features
09/11/2023
Sonia Wang, BS
Women have unique considerations for the management and treatment of their psoriasis.
Women have unique considerations for the management and treatment of their psoriasis.
Women have unique considerations...
09/11/2023
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Quizzes and Polls

psoriasis
Quiz
10/18/2024
Jessica Garlewicz
What were the primary findings regarding the long-term safety of risankizumab?
What were the primary findings regarding the long-term safety of risankizumab?
What were the primary findings...
10/18/2024
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psoriatic arthritis on hand
Quiz
08/03/2022
Jessica Garlewicz
Which treatment improved health-related quality of life, fatigue, pain, and work productivity in adults with active psoriatic arthritis?
Which treatment improved health-related quality of life, fatigue, pain, and work productivity in adults with active psoriatic arthritis?
Which treatment improved...
08/03/2022
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psoriasis on hand and stomach
Quiz
06/15/2022
Jessica Garlewicz
Risankizumab’s efficacy and safety profile is faster than another anti-IL23 when treating which of these options?
Risankizumab’s efficacy and safety profile is faster than another anti-IL23 when treating which of these options?
Risankizumab’s efficacy and...
06/15/2022
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psoriasis generalized pustular
Quiz
05/18/2022
Jessica Garlewicz
Which of these options list the characteristics that impact treatment goals for patients with psoriasis?
Which of these options list the characteristics that impact treatment goals for patients with psoriasis?
Which of these options list the...
05/18/2022
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psoriasis severe arm
Quiz
04/05/2022
Jessica Garlewicz
Which of the following is impacted by psoriasis and stress coping strategies ?
Which of the following is impacted by psoriasis and stress coping strategies ?
Which of the following is...
04/05/2022
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psoriasis-severe
Quiz
12/02/2021
Which of the following accurately highlights what unmet needs were reported by patients with mild-to-moderate psoriasis?
Which of the following accurately highlights what unmet needs were reported by patients with mild-to-moderate psoriasis?
Which of the following...
12/02/2021
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Severe psoriasis, such as plaque psoriasis shown here, can benefit from biologic agents that enable psoriasis treatment.
Quiz
10/05/2021
Can you identify how dermatologists can observe the efficacy of biologic agents on the full psoriasis disease burden?
Can you identify how dermatologists can observe the efficacy of biologic agents on the full psoriasis disease burden?
Can you identify how...
10/05/2021
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Patient with psoriasis on the scalp. Recent studies have looked into hypochondriasis in psoriasis such as this patient.
Quiz
09/09/2021
An observational study of patients with psoriasis sought to assess hypochondriasis and personality traits. Can you identify which of these options describes their findings?
An observational study of patients with psoriasis sought to assess hypochondriasis and personality traits. Can you identify which of these options describes their findings?
An observational study of...
09/09/2021
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A patient suffering from obesity showcasing a case of plaque psoriasis in a potential risk for cardiovascular disease.
Quiz
08/26/2021
Identify what noninvasive measurement of arterial function was performed on patients with chronic plaque psoriasis to determine cardiovascular risk.
Identify what noninvasive measurement of arterial function was performed on patients with chronic plaque psoriasis to determine cardiovascular risk.
Identify what noninvasive...
08/26/2021
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pediatric psoriasis pictures severe psoriasis on knees
Quiz
08/23/2021
Which of these options accurately portrays the common comorbidities observed within pediatric patients with psoriasis?
Which of these options accurately portrays the common comorbidities observed within pediatric patients with psoriasis?
Which of these options...
08/23/2021
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Quiz
09/15/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
What’s the minimum trial duration before judging JAK efficacy in AA? Test your clinical timing.
What’s the minimum trial duration before judging JAK efficacy in AA? Test your clinical timing.
What’s the minimum trial...
09/15/2025
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Quiz
09/08/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
JAK inhibitors are central, but what’s commonly used alongside them in practice to boost hair regrowth? Take the quiz to find out.
JAK inhibitors are central, but what’s commonly used alongside them in practice to boost hair regrowth? Take the quiz to find out.
JAK inhibitors are central, but...
09/08/2025
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psoriasis
Quiz
09/04/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
What is one of the primary goals of the S.T.R.A.N.D. Network as described by Dr Chesahna Kindred?
What is one of the primary goals of the S.T.R.A.N.D. Network as described by Dr Chesahna Kindred?
What is one of the primary goals...
09/04/2025
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Quiz
08/21/2025
Explore the ethical flaws in labeling alopecia areata as a cosmetic concern. Take the quiz to uncover the strongest rationale for reclassifying AA as a medical condition.
Explore the ethical flaws in labeling alopecia areata as a cosmetic concern. Take the quiz to uncover the strongest rationale for reclassifying AA as a medical condition.
Explore the ethical flaws in...
08/21/2025
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psoriasis
Quiz
08/14/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
True or False: TYK2 inhibition blocks IL-12 and IL-23 signaling, both of which contribute to the activation of Th17 cells in psoriasis.
True or False: TYK2 inhibition blocks IL-12 and IL-23 signaling, both of which contribute to the activation of Th17 cells in psoriasis.
True or False: TYK2 inhibition...
08/14/2025
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alopecia areata
Quiz
08/14/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
What is the main reason patients on JAK inhibitors for alopecia areata require regular monitoring?
What is the main reason patients on JAK inhibitors for alopecia areata require regular monitoring?
What is the main reason patients...
08/14/2025
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JAK Inhibitors - headache
Quiz
08/14/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
What is the most likely reason JAK inhibitors are effective in AA?
What is the most likely reason JAK inhibitors are effective in AA?
What is the most likely reason...
08/14/2025
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Quiz
08/14/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
Test your knowledge of how alopecia areata has been historically underrecognized in medicine. Which sociocultural or diagnostic factors contributed to its clinical minimization?
Test your knowledge of how alopecia areata has been historically underrecognized in medicine. Which sociocultural or diagnostic factors contributed to its clinical minimization?
Test your knowledge of how...
08/14/2025
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Quiz
07/29/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
Discover the evolutionary theory behind the emotional weight of alopecia areata. Quiz yourself on the biologic and social cues tied to hair visibility and human connection.
Discover the evolutionary theory behind the emotional weight of alopecia areata. Quiz yourself on the biologic and social cues tied to hair visibility and human connection.
Discover the evolutionary theory...
07/29/2025
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Atopic dermatitis
Quiz
07/25/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
Think you’re testing for all the right allergens? Take the quiz to learn which emerging culprit in skincare often flies under the radar.
Think you’re testing for all the right allergens? Take the quiz to learn which emerging culprit in skincare often flies under the radar.
Think you’re testing for all the...
07/25/2025
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