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Rilzabrutinib Rapidly Reduces Itch Severity in Adults with Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria
Late-breaking phase 2 data was presented at the 2024 American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Annual Meeting.
Platelet-Rich Plasma for Hair Restoration and Skin Rejuvenation: Benefits Recognized, Consensus Needed
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) holds great promise for regenerative hair and skin applications, but trials, standards, and protocols are needed, one review has found.
Can Costs and Benefits of Psoriasis Treatments Be Better Aligned?
Biologics to treat psoriasis can cost between $1664 and $79,277 a year in the United States, one study found, and these prices are not commensurate with clinical benefits.
ICYMI: FDA Approves Third Interchangeable Humira Biosimilar Simlandi
Simlandi (adalimumab-ryvk) joins Pfizer’s Abrilada (adalimumab-afzb) and Boehringer Ingelheim’s Cyltezo (adalimumab-adbm) as an interchangeable Humira biosimilar.
Despite Maternal Mental Health and Child Atopic Disease Association, This Link Is Not Attributable to Child Mental Health Disorders
Maternal mental health conditions are associated with the majority of atopic diseases, according to a study.
Derm In The News: February 18-24
Keep up with the latest headlines in dermatology from the past week, including the rise of dermatologists offering skin health services for people of color, isotretinoin and its ocular impact, and more.
The Weekly Roundup: February 18-23
ICYMI, this week we had news about Masterclasses in Dermatology insights, Alaskapox and skin lesions, improving skin of color representation in dermatology, and more.
La Roche-Posay Unveils New Molecule in Mela B3 Serum to Target Discoloration
Data on pigmentary disorders worldwide and clinical study results were presented at the IMCAS World Congress 2024 meeting.
Improving Representation of Skin of Color in Dermatology
Miranda Uzoma Ewelukwa, MD, FAAD, reviews how skin of color representation has evolved in dermatology, however, more advocacy is still needed.
Atopic Dermatitis Itch May Be Caused by Microbes, Not Inflammation
Researchers have found Staphylococcus aureus may trigger itchiness in atopic dermatitis, opening the door to new treatment approaches in the future.
Cysteamine Isobionic-Amide Complex Demonstrates On Par Efficacy, Onset of Action in Melasma as Kligman's Formula
Researchers compared the potent depigmenting agent with modified Kligman's formula, considered the gold standard therapy for melasma.
I Am Not Being Paid to Treat Actinic Keratoses: How Could That Be?
This month's Legal Eagle column highlights the tension between cost control measures and concerns about patient care in the context of health care spending and the increasing prevalence of actinic keratoses
From Conjunctivitis to Itch Control: RAD Research to Keep an Eye on
Learn more about dupilumab-induced conjunctivitis rates and misconceptions, the thriving long-term efficacy of dupilumab over 3 years, and unraveling the itch-flare dynamic in abrocitinib treatment.
Topical Ruxolitinib Demonstrated Promising Clinical Improvements in Chronic Hand Dermatitis, Study Shows
In a recent study, topical ruxolitinib improved clinical outcomes, itch, and patient quality of life.
Pharmacological Interventions for Trichotillomania
Medical therapy should be paired with behavioral therapy to best treat this distressing hair-pulling disorder, researchers claim.
Shedding LITE on At-Home Phototherapy Treatment for Psoriasis
Get a sneak peek ahead of AAD about the LITE study’s patient-centered design, routine care integration, and diverse participant inclusion, offering a cost-effective option in psoriasis treatment.
From Psoriasis to PsA: Study Identifies Predictive Factors for Development
Findings reveal an increased risk of psoriatic arthritis among female patients with severe skin psoriasis who have nail involvement and require oral systemic therapy for their condition.
Vaseline's Mended Murals Initiative Utilizes Street Art to Spread Awareness and Skin Health and Access in Underserved Patients, Individuals With Skin of Color
The initiative brings awareness and action for people of color to the forefront of the conversation.
First US Consensus Published on Uniform Nomenclature and Diagnosis for Neuropathic Pruritus
Shawn Kwatra, MD, shares insights into neuropathic pruritus’ debilitating effects on patients and how clinicians can use unified nomenclature.
Pointers With Portela: Misleading Acne Vitamin
In this week’s Pointers With Portela, the 208SkinDoc reviews a potentially misleading acne vitamin from Clearstem Skincare.
Japanese Study Finds Patients With Alopecia Areata and Physicians Differ in Viewpoints of Severity and Treatment Satisfaction
The study found disagreement in perceptions of treatment options and overall disease severity among providers and patients.
Phase 1/2 Data Reveals Positive Effect of Topical LUT014 for Radiation-Induced Dermatitis in Patients With Breast Cancer
The data was recently published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology International.
Researchers Explore and Measure Patient Adherence to Therapies and Treatment Regimens in Dermatology
Researchers utilized studies and papers from the review to define and understand best practices and methods for improving adherence.
Journal Digest: February 20
This week’s collection of the latest dermatologic studies covers hair matrix cells, comorbidity associations of hidradenitis suppurativa, risk factors of infantile hemangioma, and giant cell collagenomas in a patient with Cowden syndrome.
John Barbieri, MD, MBA, FAAD: Evidence-Based Recommendations and Good Practice Statements From the AAD Acne Guidelines
Barbieri spoke with Dermatology Times to discuss the new guidelines and the recommendations and good practice statements included.
SLIDESHOW: 2024 Masterclasses in Dermatology Recap
Explore Dermatology Times' coverage of the 2024 Masterclasses in Dermatology conference on topics ranging from artificial intelligence lessons from GI to cardiovascular considerations in psoriasis treatment.
Investigating Intravenous Ertapenem Therapy for Hidradenitis Suppurativa
IV antibiotics should play a complementary role in the management of HS as new immunomodulator therapies are developed, researchers concluded.
Alaskapox: What to Know About the Orthopoxvirus and the Skin Lesions it Causes
Officials recently reported the first known fatality from the virus. Here's what health professionals say to watch for.
Cannabis Extract PHEC-66 Triggers Cell Death in Melanoma, Study Demonstrates
Researchers sought to expand knowledge of the role of cannabis and its molecular mechanisms in anticancer effects.
Lloyd Miller, MD, PhD: Delving Into JNJ-2113 Data for Plaque Psoriasis
Miller, Vice President, Immunodermatology Disease Area Leader, Johnson & Johnson, spoke with Dermatology Times about recently published data supporting JNJ-2113's potential in this indication.