News|Articles|October 6, 2026

Q3 2026 Recap: Dermatology News & Updates

Author(s)Tim Smith
Fact checked by: Chelsie Derman

Q3 2026 dermatology recap: FDA approvals in dermatomyositis, adolescent alopecia areata, and sBCC, plus new psoriasis and vitiligo findings.

During the third quarter of 2026, dermatology saw a run of regulatory decisions and comparative efficacy data across inflammatory, autoimmune, and oncologic skin disease. US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approvals expanded treatment options for dermatomyositis, adolescent alopecia areata, and superficial basal cell carcinoma. New phase 3 and indirect comparison data, meanwhile, sharpened the picture within the oral psoriasis treatment class.

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