Dermatology

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.

Individuals with intermediate polysocial risk scores had a 1.2 times higher risk of developing psoriasis, while those with high polysocial risk scores had a 1.5 times higher risk.

A randomized trial examining acupuncture in people with CSU suggests use of acupuncture could improve UAS7 scores in these patients, but investigators noted this failed to reach the threshold for significance.

Experts shed light on the challenges of seborrheic dermatitis treatment, emphasizing the historical lack of treatment options and importance of patient education.

Dermatologists discuss the profound impact of seborrheic dermatitis on an individual’s quality of life, discussing self-reported effects on self-esteem, social interactions, and career trajectories.

Dermatologists discuss differentiating seborrheic dermatitis from conditions like psoriasis, eczema, and lupus, highlighting similarities and differences with other skin conditions.

Dermatologists introduce this series providing and overview of seborrheic dermatitis (SD), highlighting common causes, contributing factors, and the various ways it may present in different patient populations.

In this segment of his interview, Dr. Chovatiya discussed some of the key safety data on secukinumab following the drug’s FDA approval for hidradenitis suppurativa.

In this interview, Dr. Chovatiya responds to questions about the new FDA approval of secukinumab for patients with hidradenitis suppurativa.

Secukinumab (Cosentyx) becomes the first IL-17A inhibitor, as well as the first drug since 2015, approved to treat adults with moderate to severe HS.

This segment of Dr. Kwatra’s latest interview featured a discussion on the future of prurigo nodularis treatment and the implications of his team’s research.

In this interview, Dr. Kwatra explored the recent phase 3 data from the Olympia 2 study on nemolizumab treatment for patients with prurigo nodularis.

In this Fall Clinical Dermatology Conference interview, Dr. Burgess answered several questions related to aesthetic treatments for patients with skin of color, including specific recommendations.

In his ‘Early Dermatology Practice Pearls’ presentation, Dr. Song described tips for dermatologists. In this interview segment, he continues this discussion.

In this episode of MEDcast, expert dermatologists discuss actinic keratosis, a premalignant skin condition. They are sharing their thoughts on the importance of early diagnosis and treatment and are delving into treatment options, in particular photodynamic treatments.