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Maddi Hebebrand is an associate editor of Dermatology Times and joined the MJH Life Sciences team in May 2024. She attended Baldwin Wallace University, studying Media Production and Film, and received her Masters in Digital Media from Ohio University. When she's not writing, Maddi loves to read, attend concerts and spend time with her family.

Patients undergoing plastic surgery have the highest prevalence of BDD at 24%.

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Treatment decisions are increasingly guided by patient values, preferences, and quality-of-life considerations.

Compared to untreated patients, dupilumab-treated women showed no increased risk for spontaneous abortion, gestational diabetes, or hypertensive disorders.

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Studies show that exposure to meaningful artwork can lower blood pressure and enhance mental clarity in patients.

Unlike biologics, nonbiologic systemic therapies showed a neutral or slightly increased cardiovascular risk, raising concerns about their long-term safety.

The study stated early recognition and aggressive treatment of childhood-onset MMP are essential to prevent permanent scarring.

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Bio-naïve patients and those without comorbidities had the highest treatment success rates with guselkumab.

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The significance of patient education and setting realistic expectations for the often-slow process of repigmentation in vitiligo treatment was a key focus of the discussion.

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