Allie Karas, MA

Allie Karas is the vice president of content for the Health Care Specialty Group division of MJH Life Sciences. She attended Rider University and earned a degree in journalism before pursing a masters in magazine writing from New York University. Prior to making a switch to health care news in 2018, Allie spent 6 years in New York City working in political journalism. She enjoys spending time with her husband and 3 kids, cooking, working out, and her dog Bo. Follow her on Twitter at @alliewardkaras or email her at akaras@mjhlifesciences.com

Articles

Ruxolitinib Cream’s Impact on Quality of Life for Patients With Atopic Dermatitis

Allie Karas, MA;Heidi Anne Duerr, MPH

November 18th 2022

Using pooled 52-week results from TRuE-AD1 and TRuE-AD2, investigators examined how the topical JAK1/JAK 2 inhibitor affects patient feelings of skin pain, discomfort, anxiety, and depression.

panoramic shot of dermatologist in latex glove holding dermatoscope while examining patient

Using Dermoscopy in Skin of Color to Differentiate Pigmented Lesions From Skin Cancer

Allie Karas, MA

November 18th 2022

Dermoscopy is a valuable tool in differentiating regular pigmented lesions from dangerous skin cancers. At SDPA 2022, Orit Markowitz, MD, summarizes skin of color dermoscopy.

macro view of hair root or scalp with dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis

STRATUM Phase 3 Trial: More Data on Roflumilast Foam 0.3% for Seborrheic Dermatitis

Allie Karas, MA;Heidi Anne Duerr, MPH

November 17th 2022

After reporting initial data earlier this year, investigators presented a fuller analysis in a poster at the 2022 SDPA Annual Fall Dermatology Conference.