From “Botox in a bottle” to castor oil and face taping, Dermatology Times reviews the evidence behind 3 viral dermatology trends from October.
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Bexarotene tabbed for localized CTCL
New Orleans - Bexarotene gel (Targretin) appears to be both effective and well tolerated for long-term use in early-stage cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, according to a poster presentation at the American Academy of Dermatology annual meeting.
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Phase 3 OptIMMize-1 findings show sustained skin clearance, itch reduction, and quality-of-life improvements with risankizumab through 52 weeks.
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