
In this end-of-year reel, HCPLive has showcased several key highlights from the Skin of Color Savvy podcast in 2025.
Tim Smith joined the MJH Life Sciences team in 2022 and is currently an associate editor for HCPLive. He is also the executive producer of two podcasts: Skin of Color Savvy and The Medical Sisterhood. Previously, he was the producer of the Lungcast podcast. He graduated from UC Berkeley and worked in multimedia journalism as a staff writer prior to joining MJH. You can contact him at [email protected].

In this end-of-year reel, HCPLive has showcased several key highlights from the Skin of Color Savvy podcast in 2025.

Catch up on news headlines highlighted in the dermatology space by HCPLive in 2025 with this Year in Review.

Catch up on some of the biggest alopecia areata news headlines covered by HCPLive from 2025 with this ‘Year in Review’ summary.

To stay informed, catch up on some of the most notable alopecia areata news headlines from 2025 with our Year in Review.

Catch up on some of the most significant headlines in atopic dermatitis news coverage from 2025 with our Year in Review.

Catch up on some of the most notable headlines in psoriasis news coverage from 2025 with our Year in Review.

In this analysis, investigators assessed the effects of any weight-loss intervention, behavioural or pharmacological, on the severity of psoriasis as well as quality-of-life outcomes.

This study explored the potential impact of body mass index (BMI) and smoking on patients’ risk of developing hidradenitis suppurativa.

In a new post hoc analysis of 4 pivotal clinical studies in atopic dermatitis and prurigo nodularis, nemolizumab was shown to improve symptoms.

Investigators observed rapid, sustained clinical benefits after using vixarelimab in patients living with prurigo nodularis.

Topline findings from the phase 2b REZOLVE-AA trial highlight the efficacy of rezpegaldesleukin in severe-to-very-severe alopecia areata.

Investigators highlighted patterns of addictive behavior among those with chronic skin diseases in European tertiary dermatology centers.

Prurigo nodularis was shown to be linked with a significantly increased risk of malignancy, especially with cutaneous cancers.

Vanda Pharmaceuticals submitted a BLA to the FDA for imsidolimab, a novel IgG4 IL-36 receptor antagonist, to treat generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP).

Investigators compared the 2-year drug survival rates of biologics and JAKi in atopic dermatitis, in addition to evaluating associated predictors.

In this survey, investigators evaluated patients’ comprehension of frequently used cutaneous oncology-related words and looked at factors impacting their comprehension.

The phase 3 DISCREET study explored the safety and efficacy of apremilast in treating patients with moderate to severe genital psoriasis over 32 weeks.

The FDA has announced a proposal to include bemitrizinol to its list of allowable active ingredients to include in sunscreens.

This approval of GSK plc’s gepotidacin as an oral option for patients with uncomplicated urogenital gonorrhea follows EAGLE-1 phase 3 trial findings.

From diagnosis, investigators sought to explore psoriasis characteristics, patient demographics, patterns of treatment, and disease progression.

Explore the evolving role of AI in dermatology, balancing its benefits with concerns over accuracy, bias, and the human touch in patient care.

This analysis suggests a potential causal association between psoriasis and depression, highlighting the need for mental health screening in patients with psoriasis.

This study aimed to compare the efficacy and safety of monoclonal antibodies (mAb) for moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis.

Investigators evaluated current prescription patterns for systemic HS medications among European HS specialists and opinions on criteria for biologic upgrades.

This systematic review and meta-analysis looked at research on the efficacy and safety of topical roflumilast 0.3% in patients with plaque psoriasis.

This randomized study explored a lower-cost, ambient-light, nonpolarized dermatoscope and its clinical utility in patient-performed teledermoscopy.

This summary of an SDPA Fall session highlights data on the skin microbiome and its impact on dermatologic diseases such as atopic dermatitis.

This review of November 2025 highlights several notable news stories covered in the dermatology space.

In this analysis, investigators explored potential impacts of antibiotic exposure on the persistence of biologic treatments in patients living with psoriasis.

Biofrontera announced its submission of a supplemental New Drug Application to the FDA for Ameluz-PDT in superficial basal cell carcinoma (sBCC).