Skin Disorders

Weight Loss Drugs Show Increasing Benefit in Skin Disease

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Emerging data about benefits of the newer weight-loss drugs for some chronic skin conditions suggests their potential use in dermatology, as well as a role for dermatologists in obesity management. Glucagon like peptide 1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) medications began as treatments for type 2 diabetes (T2D), then emerged as weight-loss drugs. The newer generation … Read more

Lower Doses of Antibiotic Effective for Treating Hair Loss Condition

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WEDNESDAY, March 19, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Lower doses of a common antibiotic can curb hair loss caused by a rare skin condition, a new study says. The antibiotic doxycycline is commonly used to treat lymphocytic scarring alopecia, a condition in which the body’s immune cells target hair follicles, researchers said. But the relatively high … Read more