Promoting Positive Skin Health Education

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November kicks off the 27th annual National Healthy Skin Month since 1997. The American Academy of Dermatology launched National Healthy Skin Month to promote skin health education and healthy habits.¹ The November issue of Dermatology Times includes features on artificial intelligence for the development of a new psoriasis treatment, melanoma in young patients, addressing causes of female hair loss, benzene found in benzoyl peroxide at room temperature, and more—all to provide clinical pearls to improve patient health.

This month’s cover feature explores the use of artificial intelligence in developing zasocitinib (TAK-279; Takeda), an innovative oral allosteric tyrosine kinase 2 inhibitor. Graham Heap, MBBS, PhD; Christopher Bunick, MD, PhD; and Melinda Gooderham, MD, MSc, FRCPC, provide insights into Takeda’s collaboration with Nimbus Therapeutics and Schrödinger to allow researchers to optimize the zasocitinib design process, ensuring that the compound fits precisely into the target enzyme’s pocket.

In an expert-written review, Adam Leavitt, MD, and coauthors discuss the challenging causes of female hair loss and prevention methods. More than 50% of postmenopausal women experience frontal/parietal hair loss, as do up to 40% of healthy women, often around the beginning of reproductive age. Leavitt et al stress that the lack of FDA-approved treatments contributes to a growing demand for nonpharmaceutical therapies. The authors concluded that by considering the root causes of female hair loss, key ingredients and interventions can be identified to help women.

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Reference

1. November is National Healthy Skin Month. American Academy of Dermatology Association. Updated January 24, 2024. Accessed October 16, 2024. https://www.aad.org/public/public-health/awareness-campaigns/national-healthy-skin-month