Dermatology

Cutaneous medicine, inflammatory skin diseases and clinical dermatology.

Clotrimazole-Betamethasone Label Tightens Use for Tinea Infections

DailyMed updates for clotrimazole and betamethasone dipropionate cream clarify age limits, short treatment courses, and steroid-related safety risks.

By Dr. A. Nikhil Krishnan, MBBS · 4 days ago · 5 min read

Dermatology·JAMA Onc

Nicotinamide Exposure Was Not Linked to Higher MACE Risk in 2 Cohorts

Two retrospective cohorts found no increase in major adverse cardiovascular events after nicotinamide exposure, including among patients with…

5 days ago

Dermatology·PLOS Med

Flaxseed Oil Nanoemulgel Shows Antioxidant, Antimicrobial Skin Potential

A flaxseed oil nanoemulgel showed antioxidant, elastase-inhibiting, photoprotective, and selective antimicrobial activity in a topical preclinical study.

6 days ago

Dermatology·ClinicalTrials

Acne Phase 4 Study Tests Adapalene-Clindamycin Gel in Vietnam

Vietnamese phase 4 study will assess safety, tolerability, and effectiveness of adapalene-clindamycin gel for mild to moderate acne…

6 days ago

Dermatology·DailyMed

DailyMed Label Flags Homeopathic Antifungal Foot and Body Product

DailyMed lists an unapproved homeopathic topical antifungal for jock itch, ringworm, athlete’s foot, and tinea versicolor with use…

6 days ago

Dermatology·DailyMed

Minoxidil 5% Hair Regrowth Label Sets Limits on Male Vertex Use

DailyMed’s label for minoxidil 5% topical solution defines male vertex use, dosing limits, key warnings, and the 48-week…

6 days ago

Dermatology·ARD

Psoriasis pharmacotherapy research maps 50 years of therapeutic evolution

A bibliometric study of 19,284 papers traces five decades of psoriasis pharmacotherapy, from early immunology to biologics and…

7 days ago

Dermatology·Cancer Cell

COL17A1 Nonsense Variants and Readthrough Drugs in Junctional Epidermolysis Bullosa

A title-only scrape limits clinical detail, but the study points to variant-specific readthrough responses and a possible NOG-based…

7 days ago

Dermatology·Becker H

Bullous contact dermatitis from Paederus crush application for vitiligo

A case report describes severe bullous contact dermatitis after a patient applied crushed Paederus fuscipes to treat vitiligo.

7 days ago

Dermatology·DailyMed

Adapalene and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel Label Expands Acne Safety Guidance

DailyMed labeling for adapalene and benzoyl peroxide gel details acne indication, once-daily topical use, and safety issues including…

Nov 5, 2026

Dermatology

Cutaneous medicine, inflammatory skin diseases and clinical dermatology.

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