Dermatology

The THESEUS study was conducted to look at current HS management and the influences on treatment decisions, with the goal of informing future randomized controlled trials.

These new, positive data from the ADORING Phase 3 development program showed no new safety signals with long-term use as well as a significant reduction in disease burden.

These data indicate a significant ability of this treatment to address patients’ psoriatic symptoms in a comprehensive manner, despite varying characteristics and demographics.

In this analysis, the investigators note that the clinical association may be helpful to be taken into account as clinicians treat patients with HS.

These data indicate the necessity of further research to clarify any associations between COVID-19 infection, the virus’s associated vaccines, and progression of vitiligo.

These phase 2 data on hidradenitis suppurativa patients highlight new information on the use of lutikizumab as a treatment alternative.

The FDA decision on berdazimer gel, 10.3%, represents the second approved treatment for the viral-borne skin disease.

The December 2023 month in review for dermatology covers major stories regarding a new FDA approval, several new treatment findings, and news on attitudes toward those with acne.

Twice-daily PDE4-inhibition using 10–40 mg of orismilast showed promise though further studies may be necessary to validate these findings.

These data expand upon the limited literature available around the world regarding this inflammatory skin disorder.

This literature review highlights several of the processes and factors related to the stratum corneum and sensitive, dry, or flaky skin in adults.

This research letter highlights opportunities for researchers to develop more innovative treatments for skin disease, especially for conditions that have unmet therapeutic needs.

The FDA’s approval of Chiesi Global Rare Diseases’ topical gel marks the first approval for the variant of EB known as JEB.

In this interview, Neal Bhatia, MD, reacts to the FDA’s approval of roflumilast foam as well as the approval’s background and implications for patients with the inflammatory skin condition.

The approval of the once-daily, steroid free foam marks the first approval of a drug by the FDA for the skin condition with a new mechanism of action in around 2 decades.

This web-based research is the first conducted to assess the burden of disease and treatment satisfaction among those in Japan with PN.

Given the lack of widespread awareness of the magnitude and prevalence of the public’s stigma toward people with acne, this research sought to expand upon this body of research.

2023 was a year of both advancements and setbacks for various treatments, and this discussion covers the most significant moves by the FDA this year.

These findings suggest the need for additional clinical evaluations in trials on a larger scale to allow for confirmation of the efficacy and safety of the treatment.

The Dermatology Month in Review for dermatology features 2 interviews, findings from recent long-term data, and a discussion of the FDA’s approval of secukinumab for HS.

This data may bring patients with the rare immunobullous disease closer to an eventual FDA-approved treatment.

In this episode of MEDcast, expert dermatologists delve into the practical aspects of using photodynamic therapy (PDT) for treatment of actinic keratosis. Specialists are sharing their protocols, advances in PDT delivery, tips for training clinical staff and communicating with patients.

During this interview segment, Dr. Yosipovitch discussed his overview of current PN research and a specific study he had presented at EADV.

This discussion with Dr. Yosipovitch covered findings presented at EADV 2023 on dupilumab and prurigo nodularis patients’ satisfaction.

In this episode of MEDcast, expert dermatologists delve into the practical aspects of using photodynamic therapy (PDT) for treatment of actinic keratosis. Specialists are sharing their protocols, advances in PDT delivery, tips for training clinical staff and communicating with patients.