Weekly #acne tip: For patients treated with #isotretinoin, consider #biotin supplementation to potentially reduce dryness and hair changes. In this RCT, 10mg/day of biotin improved the anagen to telogen ratio and increased skin hydration. #dermtwitter onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/ij…

If you're anxious about having an Astra Zeneca vaccine: 🔹After 10 million doses, Astra Zeneca have reported 28 cases of blood clots. 🔹Pfizer: 11 million doses, 25 cases. 🔹Why is one suspended & not the other? 🔹Politics, not science. Both vaccines are exceptionally safe.

Oh this needs to go viral!!! Alan Salama huge kudos! Def deserves everyone to support Kidney Research UK Vasculitis - In memory of John Mills MBE 💙💚 #vasculitis Megan Griffith Sian Griffin 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🌻 🇺🇦 🌻 🏳️‍⚧️ John Booth Silke R Brix Matthew Rutherford Trinity Kidneys #seashanty

What is the chance of getting covid after getting vaccinated in the US? 0.008% (among 66 million fully vaccinated) 0.00056% to be hospitalized (7% of these infections) cnn.com/2021/04/14/hea… wsj.com/articles/cdc-i…

Thank you everyone for your contributions to the skin cancer surgery PSP - over 1300 suggestions have been put forward by patients, carers & clinicians. Thanks to Skcin Deborah Thomassen James Lind Alliance Dermatology_UKDCTN British Dermatological Nursing Group @BritishDermDocs BAPRASvoice BOPSS and many more!!!

HI-Light randomised control trial finds that topical corticosteroid (TCS) plus NB-UVB is superior to TCS alone for localised vitiligo. Still, only one-quarter of people benefit. 🔗ow.ly/PCRY50DA7AF Image copyright: Copyright Cardiff & Vale University Health Board

RECOVERY pre-print: Colchicine 11340 patients hospitalised with COVID-19 Randomised to colchicine vs usual care No significant improvement in: - 28-day mortality - discharge alive at 28 days - progression to invasive mechanical ventilation or death medrxiv.org/content/10.110…

@AmazingAtopic Amy Musiek @Anaphylaxiscoms Andrew Morris Francis Dr Stela Ziaj @StJDermAcademy @StNurseProject Please take a minute Respond and share #skin x.com/eczemasupport/…

While keratoacanthoma (KA) has historically been considered a variant of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC), current evidence suggests that they are distinct lesions. What are the differences between KA and cSCC? Find out more in this review: ow.ly/pciN50FccGs

My interview in today’s ⁦The Observer⁩ #whycaloriesdontcount #weeatfoodnotcalories theguardian.com/science/2021/j…

Seeking volunteers for an anonymous online research study on melanoma risk factors and sun-protection.Inclusion criteria: 18+ and a current/previous melanoma diagnosis.Please see link: nupsych.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6k… British Skin Foundation Cancer Research UK Melanoma Focus UK MelanomaMe. Skin Care Cymru

New episode - The environment and our skin with Dr Rachel Abbott and Dr Misha Rosenbach, out now! 👇 How does the environment impact our skin health? 👇 What can we do to tackle climate change? Listen here: skinhealthinfo.org.uk/?p=2829 Also on Spotify, and other podcast services.

These simple tips to reduce #stress can help lower your high blood pressure: bit.ly/3y9cvOm #HarvardHealth

Really enjoyed the plenary session by Prof Michael Hertl on immunobullous disease @ #BAD2021, especially his overview on the targeted therapies pipeline. My take home - Rituximab first line for mod/severe #pemphigus vulgaris

Our latest paper (and my 1st tweet!)is out: #COVID19 #vaccination responses in people with #psoriasis. Great effort led by Satveer Mahil. #dermtwitter thelancet.com/journals/lanrh… School of Basic & Medical Biosciences Psoriasis Association International Psoriasis Council @PsoProtect

The second priority setting partnership survey for skin cancer surgery is live! Choose your research priorities! All patients, carers & professionals welcome surveymonkey.co.uk/r/pspskin #skincancerpsp The Skin Cancer Surgery PSP Deborah Thomassen Skcin BAOMS ENT UK @BritishDermDocs

Research Priority No. 10 - How does Mohs surgery (a specialist technique to confirm cancer clearance before repairing the wound) compare to standard removal with immediate or delayed repair? Dermatology_UKDCTN RSTN James Lind Alliance #skincancer

Research Priority No. 9 - What are the best ways to measure outcomes after skin cancer surgery? (e.g. scar appearance, patient experience, pain). Dermatology_UKDCTN RSTN James Lind Alliance #skincancer #research

Priority no.5 - What are they psychological support needs following skin cancer surgery and how can these best be supported? (e.g for depression, anxiety). #skincancer #melanoma #research James Lind Alliance Dermatology_UKDCTN RSTN #psychology Primary Care Dermatology Society (PCDS)

Thrilled to hear that NICE has just approved ritlecitinib for NHS use. Means the world to patients suffering from alopecia areata: alopecia.org.uk/news/nice-reco…