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Myth Buster: If Treatment is Working, Patients can Stop it Immediately
08/06/2026
Emma Guttman-Yassky, MD, PhD; Riya Gandhi, MA
Successful alopecia areata treatment doesn't always mean therapy should end. Dr Emma Guttman discusses relapse risk, maintenance strategies, and setting realistic expectations for long-term disease management.
Successful alopecia areata treatment doesn't always mean therapy should end. Dr Emma Guttman discusses relapse risk, maintenance strategies, and setting realistic expectations for long-term disease management.
Successful alopecia areata...
08/06/2026
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Emma Guttman
Videos
Myth Buster: Once a Patient Loses all Their Hair, Treatment Won’t Work
08/06/2026
Emma Guttman-Yassky, MD, PhD; Riya Gandhi, MA
Complete hair loss doesn't necessarily mean treatment failure in alopecia areata. Examine the latest evidence on therapeutic response, severe disease, and evolving treatment strategies.
Complete hair loss doesn't necessarily mean treatment failure in alopecia areata. Examine the latest evidence on therapeutic response, severe disease, and evolving treatment strategies.
Complete hair loss doesn't...
08/06/2026
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Brittany Craiglow
Videos
Myth Buster: There is no Treatment for Alopecia Areata
08/06/2026
Brittany Craiglow, MD; Riya Gandhi, MA
Advances in alopecia areata treatment have transformed patient care. Dermatologist Brittany Craiglow discusses JAK inhibitors, emerging therapies, and why the belief that nothing works is now outdated.
Advances in alopecia areata treatment have transformed patient care. Dermatologist Brittany Craiglow discusses JAK inhibitors, emerging therapies, and why the belief that nothing works is now outdated.
Advances in alopecia areata...
08/06/2026
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Justin Ko
Videos
Myth Buster: If Treatment is Working, Patients Can Stop it Immediately
07/08/2026
Justin M. Ko, MD, MBA; Riya Gandhi, MA
Can patients stop alopecia areata treatment after hair regrowth? Dr Justin Ko explains relapse risk, maintenance therapy, and long-term management.
Can patients stop alopecia areata treatment after hair regrowth? Dr Justin Ko explains relapse risk, maintenance therapy, and long-term management.
Can patients stop alopecia...
07/08/2026
The Dermatologist
Justin M Ko
Videos
Myth Buster: Steroids are the Only Effective Treatment for Alopecia Areata
07/08/2026
Justin M. Ko, MD, MBA; Riya Gandhi, MA
Are steroids still the only option for alopecia areata? Explore how JAK inhibitors and emerging therapies are reshaping treatment strategies.
Are steroids still the only option for alopecia areata? Explore how JAK inhibitors and emerging therapies are reshaping treatment strategies.
Are steroids still the only...
07/08/2026
The Dermatologist
Justin Ko
Videos
Myth Buster: Once a Patient Loses all Their Hair, Treatment Won’t Work
07/08/2026
Justin M. Ko, MD, MBA; Riya Gandhi, MA
Is extensive hair loss beyond treatment? Dr Justin Ko reviews the latest evidence on treating severe alopecia areata and restoring hair growth.
Is extensive hair loss beyond treatment? Dr Justin Ko reviews the latest evidence on treating severe alopecia areata and restoring hair growth.
Is extensive hair loss beyond...
07/08/2026
The Dermatologist
Justin Ko
Videos
Myth Buster: JAK Inhibitors Cure Alopecia Areata
07/08/2026
Justin M. Ko, MD, MBA; Riya Gandhi, MA
Do JAK inhibitors cure alopecia areata? Dr Justin Ko discusses treatment expectations, long-term disease management, and why remission isn’t the same as a cure.
Do JAK inhibitors cure alopecia areata? Dr Justin Ko discusses treatment expectations, long-term disease management, and why remission isn’t the same as a cure.
Do JAK inhibitors cure alopecia...
07/08/2026
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A Conversation With Matilde Iorizzo, MD, PhD
10/07/2024
Benjamin Barankin, MD, FRCPC
Dr Matilde Iorizzo is a dermato-venereologist with specific areas of interest in hair and nail disorders.
Dr Matilde Iorizzo is a dermato-venereologist with specific areas of interest in hair and nail disorders.
Dr Matilde Iorizzo is a...
10/07/2024
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Topical Clindamycin: A Safe Choice for Acne Treatment Despite GI Concerns
10/31/2024
Riya Gandhi, MA
A recent review highlighted the safety of topical clindamycin, a popular antibiotic treatment for acne vulgaris.
A recent review highlighted the safety of topical clindamycin, a popular antibiotic treatment for acne vulgaris.
A recent review highlighted the...
10/31/2024
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Gain key insights on emerging technologies and their potential impact on patient care.
Gain key insights on emerging...
10/07/2024
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Evolving Treatment Paradigms for Hidradenitis Suppurativa: The Role of Biologics
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Currently, treatment for HS includes both topical and systemic medications, as well as a variety of surgical interventions.
Currently, treatment for HS includes both topical and systemic medications, as well as a variety of surgical interventions.
Currently, treatment for HS...
10/31/2024
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Strategies for Managing Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis
10/07/2024
Riya Gandhi, MA
“The list of things that we can consider for our pediatric patients is growing by the month, and that is very exciting,” says Dr Lisa Swanson.
“The list of things that we can consider for our pediatric patients is growing by the month, and that is very exciting,” says Dr Lisa Swanson.
“The list of things that we can...
10/07/2024
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September 2026
Volume 34
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itch
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Clinical Implications of Type 2 Inflammation in Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria
09/21/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
Evaluate your understanding of disease fluctuation, neuroimmune signaling, cytokine biology, and targeted therapeutic strategies in chronic spontaneous urticaria.
Evaluate your understanding of disease fluctuation, neuroimmune signaling, cytokine biology, and targeted therapeutic strategies in chronic spontaneous urticaria.
Evaluate your understanding of...
09/21/2026
The Dermatologist
random molecule
Quiz
Understanding Type 2 Inflammatory Mechanisms in Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria
09/14/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
Test your understanding of cytokine signaling, mast cell biology, neuroimmune interactions, and the mechanisms that drive chronic spontaneous urticaria.
Test your understanding of cytokine signaling, mast cell biology, neuroimmune interactions, and the mechanisms that drive chronic spontaneous urticaria.
Test your understanding of...
09/14/2026
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AD
Quiz
Pediatric AD Quiz: Biologic Therapy Challenges in Children
08/10/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
Assess your understanding of biologic therapy in pediatric atopic dermatitis with this expert quiz. Explore practical barriers to treatment, considerations for young children and caregivers, and real-world factors that influence successful...
Assess your understanding of biologic therapy in pediatric atopic dermatitis with this expert quiz. Explore practical barriers to treatment, considerations for young children and caregivers, and real-world factors that influence successful...
Assess your understanding of...
08/10/2026
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AD
Quiz
Pediatric AD Quiz: When to Escalate to Systemic Therapy
08/10/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
Test your knowledge of treatment escalation in pediatric atopic dermatitis. This clinical quiz explores when topical therapy is no longer sufficient and when to initiate systemic treatment in children.
Test your knowledge of treatment escalation in pediatric atopic dermatitis. This clinical quiz explores when topical therapy is no longer sufficient and when to initiate systemic treatment in children.
Test your knowledge of treatment...
08/10/2026
The Dermatologist
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Type 2 Endotypes and Therapeutic Strategy in Prurigo Nodularis
06/25/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
Assess advanced concepts in type 2 inflammatory endotypes, shared therapeutic pathways, and practical treatment approaches in prurigo nodularis.
Assess advanced concepts in type 2 inflammatory endotypes, shared therapeutic pathways, and practical treatment approaches in prurigo nodularis.
Assess advanced concepts in type...
06/25/2026
The Dermatologist
itch
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Fibrosis and Persistent Itch in Prurigo Nodularis
06/15/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
Test your clinical understanding of fibrotic remodeling and the mechanisms underlying persistent itch and chronic disease activity in prurigo nodularis.
Test your clinical understanding of fibrotic remodeling and the mechanisms underlying persistent itch and chronic disease activity in prurigo nodularis.
Test your clinical understanding...
06/15/2026
The Dermatologist
brain
Quiz
Neuroimmune Mechanisms and Cytokine Signaling in Prurigo Nodularis
06/05/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
Explore advanced concepts in neuroimmune communication, cytokine-driven itch amplification, and fibrotic signaling pathways involved in prurigo nodularis.
Explore advanced concepts in neuroimmune communication, cytokine-driven itch amplification, and fibrotic signaling pathways involved in prurigo nodularis.
Explore advanced concepts in...
06/05/2026
The Dermatologist
Quiz
Predicting Disease Severity and Persistence in Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis
04/15/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
Test your expertise in identifying risk factors for persistent pediatric atopic dermatitis and understanding the interplay between barrier dysfunction and immune dysregulation.
Test your expertise in identifying risk factors for persistent pediatric atopic dermatitis and understanding the interplay between barrier dysfunction and immune dysregulation.
Test your expertise in...
04/15/2026
The Dermatologist
Quiz
Type 2 Inflammation and Early Systemic Therapy in Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis
04/05/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
Assess advanced clinical reasoning in pediatric atopic dermatitis, including implications of type 2 inflammation for diagnosis, treatment timing, and systemic therapy decisions.
Assess advanced clinical reasoning in pediatric atopic dermatitis, including implications of type 2 inflammation for diagnosis, treatment timing, and systemic therapy decisions.
Assess advanced clinical...
04/05/2026
The Dermatologist
Quiz
Disease Heterogeneity in PN
03/15/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
Challenge your understanding of direct and indirect cytokine–nerve interactions and mechanical hypersensitivity of type 2 signaling in prurigo nodularis.
Challenge your understanding of direct and indirect cytokine–nerve interactions and mechanical hypersensitivity of type 2 signaling in prurigo nodularis.
Challenge your understanding of...
03/15/2026
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