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The treatment of systemic juvenile xanthogranulomas matures

Advances in genetics and molecular biology have identified pathways confirming the usefulness of targeted therapies in those patients with systemic juvenile xanthogranulomas harboring specific mutations.

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DWI&I Holiday Greeting 2025

On behalf of the editors and staff of DWI&I, I wish you and your loved ones a healthy, safe, and peaceful 2025 and beyond.

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Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis

IGM should be considered in inflammatory dermatoses of the breast in women of reproductive age. There are an increasing number of reports of IGM accompanied by extramammary manifestations, notably erythema nodosum.

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A smoother future for Darier disease through MEK inhibition

MEK inhibition may be a new therapeutic pathway to treat disorders demonstrating focal acantholytic dyskeratosis, including Darier disease and Grover disease.

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Topical isotretinoin for ichthyoses

Retinoids are standard therapy for patients with severe ichthyoses and disorders of keratinization. The promise of a safe and effective topical isotretinoin would be a welcome therapeutic advance.


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