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A Proposed Mechanism Behind SCC Formation in Vemurafenib RecipientsFree

The presence of RAS mutations suggests that preexisting keratinocytes bearing these mutations are unmasked by vemurafenib

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Stem Cells on the Clock: Circadian Rhythm Proteins Regulate Epidermal Stem Cells

Investigators found an association between expression of genes associated with stem cell function and expression of circadian rhythm genes.

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FCGR2A as a Susceptibility Locus for Kawasaki Disease

A genome-wide association study points to a susceptibility locus linking Kawasaki disease to an immune mediator.

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Vitamin D and UVB Radiation: How Much Is Necessary?Free

For individuals unable to benefit from supplements, ultraviolet B exposure every 2 weeks may be an alternative.

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Etanercept for Treatment of Dermatomyositis

Etanercept allowed patients to discontinue or decrease prednisone in a small study.

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Childhood Dermatomyositis and Increased Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Adulthood

Adults with a history of JDM had more evidence of disease than matched controls.

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Thalidomide Treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus

Thalidomide was effective in 98% of patients with refractory CLE.

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Combination Corticosteroid plus IVIG for Treatment-Resistant Kawasaki Disease

Adding methylprednisolone to IV immunoglobulin eliminated fever and led to greater coronary artery dimension in children predicted to be IVIG-resistant.

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More Evidence That Combined Tacrolimus and Narrowband UVB Are Useful for VitiligoFree

Combined treatment was better than ultraviolet treatment alone, and the effects were tacrolimus dose-dependent.

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Granulomatous Processes and Clonality: PCR Evaluation of T-Cell Rearrangement for Diagnosis

Analysis of T-cell clonality is useful for differentiating sarcoidosis and primary granuloma annulare from granulomatous CTCLs.

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