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FDA approves injectable psoriasis drug

The US Food and Drug Administration has approved an injectable treatment, ixekizumab (Taltz; Eli Lilly), for adults with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. …

Published: 24 March 2016

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No evidence for hydrolysed infant formula in allergy prevention

Researchers find no protective effect of hydrolysed formula against allergic and autoimmune disease, conflicting with international guidelines.…

Published: 15 March 2016

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Antibiotics not effective for children with infected eczema

Researchers conclude less severe eczema infection can be treated with topical steroids and emollients…

Published: 11 March 2016

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Patients taking isotretinoin for acne may not need monthly blood tests

Patients who receive oral isotretinoin for acne do not need to be monitored with monthly blood tests, say the authors of a meta-analysis. …

Published: 4 December 2015

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Topical JAK inhibitors trigger hair growth

Hair follicles in mice and human tissues were able to re-enter the growth phase when JAK inibitors were applied topically.…

Published: 27 October 2015

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Developing new psoriasis treatment regimens for patients based on their clinical profile

Biologics and small-molecule drugs being developed to treat psoriasis are showing encouraging results, but high costs could limit their use.…

Published: 6 October 2015

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Proton pump inhibitors linked with low risk of lupus, says UK regulator

Proton pump inhibitors have been linked with rare cases of subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus, according to a drug update issued by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency.…

Published: 11 September 2015

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Actinic keratosis gel linked with allergic reactions and shingles

Picato gel, used to treat actinic keratosis, has been linked with shingles, severe allergic reactions, eye injuries and skin reactions when used incorrectly, the FDA warns.…

Published: 28 August 2015

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Clinical Pharmacist’s monthly news round-up: the top 10 in the past month

What has been happening in the world of pharmacy? Here’s our pick of must-read news from the past month.…

Published: 24 July 2015

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Vitamin B12 study hints at a molecular mechanism for acne pathogenesis

Taking vitamin B12 supplements affects the genes expressed by bacteria living on our skin, report researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles in Science Translational Medicine.…

Published: 30 June 2015