Dermatology

These data highlighted dupilumab’s potential as a means to break the ‘itch–scratch cycle’ in those with chronic prurigo, with disease remission induced in a subset.

In a recently published Viewpoint, the authors stress the importance of dermatologists staying updated on prescription cost-saving programs and their impact on patient care.

These findings also highlight that an early response to alopecia areata treatment can be identified with trichoscopy.

These data may help to inform and guide clinicians as well as policymakers in their allocation of efficient chronic urticaria management resources.

In this analysis, the differences in adverse events resulting from JAKi among adults and children were evaluated.

These findings further endorse the need for health care quality improvements for veterans, given the rates of melanoma, skin cancer, and psoriasis.

In this review of August 2024, the editorial team highlighted major stories from the previous month related to FDA approvals and medications for atopic dermatitis and psoriasis.

These Mendelian analysis results highlight an association between alopecia areata and asthma, indicating a mediating role of IL-33.

This systematic review and meta-analysis looks at trends around the world regarding patients with vitiligo, highlighting prevalence and incidence.

Prefilled pens and fewer injections improve satisfaction in psoriasis patients with needle phobia, enhancing adherence and treatment effectiveness, a study finds.

A new study found patients with chronic pruritus of unknown origin have reductions in 15 metabolites compared to healthy controls.

This analysis was designed to examine ChatGPT’s accuracy in diagnosing dermatologic conditions among those with and without skin of color.

Patients with psoriasis show greater H. pylori infection rates, but no link to psoriasis severity, suggesting further research is needed on this potential connection.

A new study revealed children who go from normal weight to overweight have a greater risk of atopic dermatitis than obese children who maintain their weight.

A study involving 6.2 million patients found smoking increases the risk of developing hidradenitis suppurativa, with quitting smoking significantly reducing this risk.

These data highlight the necessity of equality in access to treatment and to the future development of psychological intervention measures using country-specific differences.

Rates of adverse events leading to discontinuation were similar between populations of moderate-to-severe psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.

A phase 2 trial shows tofacitinib improves autoimmune conditions in Down syndrome, with notable skin health benefits and a good safety profile.

Yosipovitch spoke in this interview about the clinical trials leading up to the FDA approval of his nemolizumab for patients with prurigo nodularis.

In this interview, Yosipovitch discusses his team’s findings on nemolizumab and the significance of the drug’s FDA approval for those with prurigo nodularis.

In an interview, Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD, highlights the effectiveness of lebrikizumab, providing stable improvements by week 52.

These data show that izokibep treatment of HS met each of its key primary and key secondary endpoints.

This analysis was conducted to evaluate the effect of pruritus on quality of life ratings among individuals with atopic dermatitis and psoriasis.

The drug is the first approved monoclonal antibody specifically designed to inhibit the IL-31 pathway, a driver of prurigo nodularis.

This analysis highlights data regarding agreement between various smartphone applications used for detection of melanoma.

In this analysis, investigators compared deucravacitinib in terms of patient-reported outcomes versus those of placebo and apremilast.

A new study revealed an increased risk of psychiatric and autoimmune comorbidities after an alopecia areata diagnosis.

Despite these findings, additional research may be necessary to evaluate emerging therapies and prognostic factors in the management of chronic actinic dermatitis.

In this interview, Chovatiya spoke with the editorial team about the global prevalence findings on patients with seborrheic dermatitis and their implications.

Atopic dermatitis increases stress, depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation, affecting patients' mental health, a recent study found.