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A pair of novel topical drugs hit high phase 3 marks at AAD 2022. One expert explains how they both may reach ground-breaking indications.

The lens is added to a patient’s eye through a quick surgical procedure with no removal of corneal tissue and can be removed by a doctor if desired.

Clinical responses including PASI 100 and absolute PASI, and PASI ≤2 were maintained through week 96 with the biologic in patients with psoriasis, with no new safety signals identified.

Patients with rheumatic disease were more likely to have a Pulmonary X-Ray Severity score >9, were more likely to require mechanical ventilation, and had a higher risk of death when compared with controls.

New AAD 2022 data support the novel gel therapy as the potentially first treatment for the viral-borne skin condition.

The new oral medicine helped some patients with mild to moderate psoriasis achieve and sustain PASI-50 after the initial study period.

Amy S. Paller, MD, concludes her AAD 2022 interview with a look into the future of pediatric systemic therapy—and a call to assure due diligence in tracking patient progression among her peers.

Dedee F. Murrell, MD, details the EASE trial findings presented at AAD 2022, and what the benefit of the novel topical gel may mean for patients with EB.

A new AAD 2022 study shows disparities in patch testing for allergens—and how certain fragrances, metals and preservations discriminately affect rates of contact dermatitis.

The ALLEGRO study detailed the efficacy and safety of ritlecitinib in adult and adolescent patients with the alopecia areata.

The agent may become approved this year for children aged 6 months to 5 years old. Amy S. Paller, MD, discusses what impact it could bring.

New phase 2 data from the KARE study presented at AAD found that the therapy improved itch severity and sleep in patients with atopic dermatitis and pruritis.

New AAD 2022 data show the novel gene therapy from Krystal Biotech provided wound healing by 3 months in patients with dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa.

Dr. Gil Yosipovitch suspects that dupilumab will be approved for use in patients with prurigo nodularis based on new data from the LIBERTY-RN PRIME2 trial.

The Feinberg School of Medicine expert discusses the impact of dupilumab and other biologics on severely affected children and adolescnets.

An expert delves into the increased risk of conditions including psoriasis flares, lupus, and scleroderma following COVID-19.

Data from the 5-year extension trial ECZTEND indicated that the overall safety profile of tralokinumab was consistent with the previous ECZTRA trials.

Dr. David Rosmarin follows up his AAD presentation with an interview on ruxolitinib cream for facial and body repigmentation in patients with vitiligo.

International investigators observe differing levels of severe COVID-19 risk for patients with atopic dermatitis, dependent on their current therapy.

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Data from the phase 3 TRuE-V clinical program show the topical JAK inhibitor provided substantial repigmentation to more than half of treated patients.

Data from a pair of phase 3 trials concluded that oral baricitinib was superior to placebo for patients with severe alopecia areata for hair regrowth at 36 weeks.

Dupilumab is the first biologic to show positive phase 3 results in patients with prurigo nodularis.

A Perelman School of Medicine assessment of biopsy rates support previous findings showing that dermatologists are less confident making psoriasis diagnoses in patients with darker skin color.

John E. Harris, MD, PhD, discusses the delayed decision date for the topical JAK inhibitor, and what more needs to be researched on the drug.

New data suggest that treatment with dupilumab does not increase the risk of COVID-19 infection in patients with atopic diseases.

John E. Harris, MD, PhD, explains how JAK inhibitors and biologic therapy may advance the field from "Iron Age" era treatment strategy.

New AAD 2022 pooled analysis show the PDE-4 inhibitor topical therapy provides tolerable and effective improvement at 8 weeks.

The relative risk of hospitalization was substantially lower for patients with IBD and COVID-19 who were treated with biologics (compared to patients not treated with biologics.