Dermatology Times' Sunday Crossword: April 13, 2025

Welcome to Dermatology Times' Sunday Crossword, where dermatology knowledge meets fun! Each week, we curate a selection of words and terms pulled directly from the latest news in the dermatology world. Whether it's breakthrough treatments, new research findings, or emerging trends, this crossword serves as both a challenge and an opportunity to reinforce your expertise in the field.

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Try out either our interactive crossword or a static/non-interactive version below.

Interactive Crossword

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Static/Non-Interactive Crossword

Across

5. Brand behind the first OTC eczema lotion with microbiome-friendly certification

6. Type of debridement found to be faster than autolytic in severe wounds

7. Subcutaneous form of this drug showed improved plaque psoriasis outcomes vs ora

9. Company behind precision laser innovation validated in a JAAD study

13. Emerging delivery system targeting sebaceous glands in nodular acne

14. Abbreviation for organization that awarded seal of acceptance to Codex labs lotion

15. Alphyn’s investigational hydrogel currently in phase 2b trial for atopic dermatitis

Down

1. Vasoconstrictor cream shown to reduce erythema in rosacea

2. Hormonal life stage associated with under-addressed acne in women

3. Investigational drug showing efficacy in moderate to severe psoriasis

4. Type of psoriasis with notable disease burden in recent Korean epidemiologic study

8. JAK inhibitor evaluated for its potential to treat Netherton Syndrome

10. AI model outperforming others in keloid vs malignancy classification without dermoscopy

11. Organization renewing WHO partnership to combat corticosteroid misuse globally

12. Surname of researcher behind a new scale for measuring facial redness

For answers to this week's puzzle, check out next week's edition of the Dermatology Times Sunday Crossword.

Answers from our April 6, 2025 puzzle: [Across: 5 - salix; 6 - Tremfya; 8 - deprescribing; 9 - ultrasound; Down: 1 - Cal/BD; 2 - delgocitinib; 3 - vitiligo; 4 - RAD; 7 -MMP; 10 - SCC]