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. …
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
Make sunscreen protection rating clearer, urges pharmacist organisation The Royal Pharmaceutical Society calls on sunscreen manufacturers to adopt single sun protection rating after survey reveals public confusion.…
Trauma to joints can increase risk of psoriatic arthritis Patients with psoriasis who experience trauma to the joints or bones are up to 50% more likely to go on to develop psoriatic arthritis, finds new research.…
Warts and verrucas: assessment and treatment Lesions caused by human papilloma virus often do not require treatment, but need to be assessed to rule out more serious conditions.…
Onion skin cells make an effective muscle actuator Treating onion skin cells with sulphuric acid and gold allow them to be used as a muscle simulator.…