Dermatology

From a novel topical gene therapy to a multi-pathway targeting HF drug, the second quarter of 2023 is laden with interesting regulatory decisions.

New research on a patient with recalcitrant eosinophilic annular erythema who had been successfully treated with benralizumab suggests a therapeutic possibility for EAE patients.

New data shows that there are several major reasons for the perceptions of patients with hidradenitis suppurativa viewing their own access to healthcare as problematic.

Expert dermatologists discuss the importance of continued education for physicians treating patients with alopecia areata.

Dr. Brett King shares novel mechanisms of action under research for the treatment of alopecia areata in different age groups.

The expert panel discusses the secondary analysis from the phase 3 BRAVE clinical trials of baricitinib in alopecia areata.

Drs. Raj Chovatiya, George Han, and Brett King discuss the use of baricitinib for the treatment of moderate to severe alopecia areata.

The expert panel highlights the psychosocial burden of alopecia areata on patients and discusses the current treatment paradigm.

Patients with dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa face near-constant pain and discomfort. While there are several measures clinicians have to help them, a curative treatment remains elusive.

During his latest interview, Lal further explored the topic of recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa and his experiences helping patients with the rare condition.

A silent disease characterized as a chronic cutaneous neuropathy, notalgia paresthetica has an unmet need yet to be fully understood and, dermatologists argue, an FDA-approved treatment could help improve understanding of the etiology and prevalence of this disease.

In his recent interview, Lal described the condition of dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa in detail, going into the different forms it can take as well as his experiences treating the condition.

The current pox virus outbreak has become closely synonymous with fewer lesions than past mpox—but dermatology guidance is needed all the same.

New data on topical lovastatin cream 2% demonstrated similar efficacy results to the combination of lovastatin and cholesterol in treating the skin disorder DSAP.

New data highlighted racial and ethnic differences between patients with Merkel cell carcinoma, indicating that rates for survival were roughly similar but other distinctions remained.

Siperstein highlighted some more major takeaways from her conference presentation, including facts about how to determine which patients are good candidates for microneedling.

In this interview, Siperstein explained some of the biggest takeaways from her conference presentation on advances in microneedling techniques, including radiofrequency specifically.

New phase 2b findings support the oral JAK1 inhibitor's capability to improve repigmentation versus placebo.

Symptoms including vestibular rashes and COVID toes have become less synonymous with SARS-CoV-2 infection. Why is that?

Speaking about one of his conference presentations, Chovatiya highlights the biggest takeaways regarding JAK inhibitors for alopecia areata, vitiligo, eczema, psoriasis, and more.

As the pandemic passes its third year, one dermatologist foresees their field's own pursuit of specialty-specific vaccination guidelines.

New phase 2b data show the oral PDE4 inhibitor could reduce psoriasis area severity by more than 60% in 16 weeks.

New late-breaking data showed positive results for bimekizumab treatment of hidradenitis suppurativa, with higher response rates and a strong safety profile.

In research drawn from his conference presentation, Lim discussed the unique photoprotection needs of skin of color as well as some of the challenges faced by patients in this population.

A small molecule IL-17A inhibitor, izokibep has additionally shown efficacy in treating psoriatic arthritis—and will now be reviewed in a phase 3 HS trial.