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Derm In The News: September 22-28

September 28, 2024

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Keep up with the latest headlines in dermatology from the past week, including regulatory updates for bimekizumab and roflumilast, semaglutide and HS, and more.

UCB: UCB Announces U.S. FDA Approvals for BIMZELX® (bimekizumab-bkzx) for the Treatment of Psoriatic Arthritis, Non-radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis, and Ankylosing Spondylitis

Bimzelx (bimekizumab-bkzx) was approved by the US FDA for 3 new indications: active psoriatic arthritis, active non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis with inflammation, and active ankylosing spondylitis, making it the first IL-17A and IL-17F inhibitor approved for 4 chronic immune-mediated inflammatory diseases in the US. The approvals are based on phase 3 trials demonstrating significant improvements in joint and skin symptoms at 16 weeks, which were sustained through 52 weeks.

Arcutis: FDA Accepts Arcutis’ Supplemental New Drug Application for ZORYVE® (roflumilast) Foam for the Treatment of Scalp and Body Psoriasis in Adults and Adolescents Ages 12 and Over

The FDA accepted Arcutis Biotherapeutics' supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) for Zoryve (roflumilast) foam 0.3%, targeting scalp and body psoriasis in patients aged 12 and older, with a Prescription Drug User Fee Act target date of May 22, 2025. The sNDA is backed by positive data from phase 2b and phase 3 trials, showing significant improvements in scalp and body psoriasis symptoms compared to placebo, along with favorable safety results.

Patient-Forward Rundown

Top headlines from this week to share with your patients:

People: Star-Studded Rock4EB! Concert Raises Over $1 Million for 'Butterfly' Skin Disease Epidermolysis Bullosa

The 7th annual Rock4EB! concert, hosted by the Epidermolysis Bullosa Medical Research Foundation (EBMRF) on September 21 in Malibu, raised over $1 million for research into epidermolysis bullosa (EB). EBMRF, founded by Andrea and Paul Joseph after their son was born with EB, has become best known for its concerts aimed at raising awareness and funding for the debilitating disease.

New York Post: Ozempic can improve a common, chronic skin condition, new study claims

Semaglutide, known for its weight loss benefits, may also help reduce flare-ups in patients with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). Early findings suggest that even at lower doses, semaglutide improves patients' quality of life by managing both weight and HS symptoms. Researchers emphasized the need for larger trials to confirm these results and encouraged dermatologists to consider weight loss medications alongside existing HS treatments.

Science News: Scientists have just turned giant panda skin cells into stem cells

Scientists have successfully transformed giant panda skin cells into pluripotent stem cells for the first time, potentially advancing conservation efforts for the endangered species. These stem cells can become any type of cell, offering possibilities for breeding pandas and treating diseases. The breakthrough may also help create sperm and egg cells, increasing genetic diversity among pandas without invasive methods. The approach, which has been applied to other endangered species, could offer new hope for giant pandas and other vulnerable animals.

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