Dermatology

A real-world analysis of 60 patients suggests traolkinumab was effective in atopic dermatitis, regardless of prior therapy use.

The investigators looked at patients whose severity improved based on either the Physician Global Assessment or the modified Localized Scleroderma Severity Index.

This analysis looked at the efficacy and safety of 200-mg of orally-administered abrocitinib at a rate of once daily, highlighting the drug’s use among patients with CPUO or PN.

The VIO Skin Platform by Enspectra Health was designed to assess lesions indicating either basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma.

The month of May 2024 featured several notable studies in the field of dermatology, concerning topics such as a potential eczema flare vaccine, mobile versus in-person health, and skin cancer risk.

These new, phase 3 data from Novartis suggest positive results from treatment with oral remibrutinib for patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria.

The case-control study found the prevalence of MASLD was greater among patients with plaque psoriasis, further suggesting a potential synergistic role between the two.

New phase 2 trial data show more than double the patients receiving daily STS-01 1% cream achieved ≥30% improvement in SALT scores.

A systematic review presented at AAPA 2024 showed insignificant differences in treatment outcomes between oral JAK inhibitors and oral steroids based on alopecia outcomes like SALT.

More than half of patients recruited for this research showed improvements in wound healing, and a significant number had greater wound stability.

This analysis may help bring to light more specific skin cancer-related data on the underserved population of non-Hispanic Black, or NHB, patients.

This analysis highlights the various factors influencing preferences in skin cancer detection between smartphone applications using artificial intelligence versus dermatologists.

The announcement from Bristol Myers Squibb indicates deucravacitinib led to significant improvements in patients’ PASI and sPGA scores after 4 years of treatment.

During this interview segment, Alexis was asked how trifarotene, in combination with an appropriate skincare routine, addresses post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation in skin of color.

This interview featured a discussion of Alexis’s team’s findings on the importance of treating patients with skin of color and acne-induced post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.

Patients with hidradenitis suppurativa had the greatest risk of developing various CVS, with heart failure being the most common one.

The treatment, made up of clindamycin phosphate, adapalene, and benzoyl peroxide, led to clear or almost clear skin among a significant number of individuals with acne.

This analysis covered the different types of attitudes as well as behaviors related to sun exposure and skin cancer risk in Japan, comparing it to individuals in Europe and North America.

These data shed light on several important findings related to perceptions of hair loss severity among specific groups with central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia and their QoL measures.

These survey results indicate that young adults tended to embrace misconceptions regarding sun protection and positive views of tanning.

An analysis of the NIH's All of Us program finds no increased ILD risk with methotrexate in dermatomyositis.

In this review of dermatology news in April, we highlighted several major stories on such topics as cutaneous reactions to COVID-19, topical versus oral minoxidil, and FDA news.

A new study found a 2-week mindfulness-based intervention for patients with psoriasis does not improve skin status—it only helps the mind.

This observational cohort study looked at the link between obesity and eczema, highlighting regional differences in the skin disease and obesity’s interdependence.

This analysis highlighted several trends in search volume regarding eczema, including correlations with weather and climate.

The extent of stigma significantly differs based on disease visibility and severity among children with chronic skin disorders.

New phase 3b/4 trial data compared both drugs efficacy and safety profiles for eczema patients, looking at adults and adolescents.

A new study found intensive topical therapy improves deep sleep and REM sleep for patients with psoriasis and atopic dermatitis after 2 weeks.

Abeona's pz-cel is up for indicated use to treat patients with recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa.

Eblasakimab shows promising itch relief in dupilumab-experienced atopic dermatitis patients, with significant reductions in symptoms observed.