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12/16/2024
Riya Gandhi, MA
A large-scale study uncovers a significant association between acne vulgaris and gastrointestinal comorbidities, highlighting the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to patient care.
A large-scale study uncovers a significant association between acne vulgaris and gastrointestinal comorbidities, highlighting the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to patient care.
A large-scale study uncovers a...
12/16/2024
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acne
News
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
The Dermatologist
acne
News
09/19/2024
Jessica Garlewicz
Sebum production and its role in the pathophysiology of acne vulgaris have been long debated.
Sebum production and its role in the pathophysiology of acne vulgaris have been long debated.
Sebum production and its role in...
09/19/2024
The Dermatologist
acne
News
09/11/2024
Jessica Garlewicz
This pilot clinical trial investigated the feasibility and efficacy of precision cryotherapy as an alternative treatment for acne vulgaris.
This pilot clinical trial investigated the feasibility and efficacy of precision cryotherapy as an alternative treatment for acne vulgaris.
This pilot clinical trial...
09/11/2024
The Dermatologist
acne
News
08/21/2024
Jessica Garlewicz
Researchers aimed to investigate whether whey protein consumption impacts acne severity in men with mild to moderate facial and/or truncal acne.
Researchers aimed to investigate whether whey protein consumption impacts acne severity in men with mild to moderate facial and/or truncal acne.
Researchers aimed to investigate...
08/21/2024
The Dermatologist
acne
News
08/09/2024
Jessica Garlewicz
A work group conducted a systematic review in order to formulate guidelines for clinicians in effectively managing acne vulgaris.
A work group conducted a systematic review in order to formulate guidelines for clinicians in effectively managing acne vulgaris.
A work group conducted a...
08/09/2024
The Dermatologist
acne
News
05/29/2024
Jessica Garlewicz
Researchers conducted a comprehensive search of the Web of Science database on August 8, 2023.
Researchers conducted a comprehensive search of the Web of Science database on August 8, 2023.
Researchers conducted a...
05/29/2024
The Dermatologist
acne
News
05/13/2024
Jessica Garlewicz
Could the mechanistic Target of Rapamycin have a potential role in explaining the relationship between acne vulgaris and metabolic syndrome in acne pathogenesis?
Could the mechanistic Target of Rapamycin have a potential role in explaining the relationship between acne vulgaris and metabolic syndrome in acne pathogenesis?
Could the mechanistic Target of...
05/13/2024
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acne
News
05/06/2024
Jessica Garlewicz
Researchers aimed to evaluate the influence of acne on major life-changing decisions in young adults.
Researchers aimed to evaluate the influence of acne on major life-changing decisions in young adults.
Researchers aimed to evaluate...
05/06/2024
The Dermatologist
acne
News
04/11/2024
Jessica Garlewicz
Researchers aimed to investigate the efficacy of sequential multimodal laser therapy in improving the geometrics and texture of acne scars.
Researchers aimed to investigate the efficacy of sequential multimodal laser therapy in improving the geometrics and texture of acne scars.
Researchers aimed to investigate...
04/11/2024
The Dermatologist
acne
News
04/11/2024
Jessica Garlewicz
Researchers aimed to enhance acne detection by assessing image quality, accurately segmenting lesions, and precisely grading acne types.
Researchers aimed to enhance acne detection by assessing image quality, accurately segmenting lesions, and precisely grading acne types.
Researchers aimed to enhance...
04/11/2024
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Quizzes

Quiz
02/07/2021
In a comparison of the mental health of patients with acne treated with isotretinoin vs oral antibiotics, which treatment group was found to experience more depressive symptoms and psychological distress?
In a comparison of the mental health of patients with acne treated with isotretinoin vs oral antibiotics, which treatment group was found to experience more depressive symptoms and psychological distress?
In a comparison of the mental...
02/07/2021
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itch
Quiz
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
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random molecule
Quiz
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
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
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
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Quiz
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
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itch
Quiz
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
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brain
Quiz
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
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Quiz
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
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Quiz
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
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Quiz
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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Cases

Case Report and Brief Review
09/25/2017
David L. Kaplan, MD
This 51-year-old woman presented with a 2-year history of chronic hand eczema that would partially respond to topical corticosteroids, only to recur. She denied any new exposure history. She had not had the condition in the past. What...
This 51-year-old woman presented with a 2-year history of chronic hand eczema that would partially respond to topical corticosteroids, only to recur. She denied any new exposure history. She had not had the condition in the past. What...
This 51-year-old woman presented...
09/25/2017
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Case Report and Brief Review
09/04/2008
Patient Presentation This 48-year-old dairy farmer presented with a 3-month history of boggy, suppurative papules and nodules with crusts on his right cheek. He had been using over-the-counter topical antibiotics, antifungals and topical...
Patient Presentation This 48-year-old dairy farmer presented with a 3-month history of boggy, suppurative papules and nodules with crusts on his right cheek. He had been using over-the-counter topical antibiotics, antifungals and topical...
Patient Presentation This...
09/04/2008
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From the Issue

Feature Story
10/16/2020
Farhaad Riyaz, MD, FAAD; Dennis Porto, MD, FAAD
Without exception, dermatologists love to guide our patients toward clear skin. As the experts on acne, we know the long-lasting physical and psychological effects that acne and its resultant scars can have on our...
Without exception, dermatologists love to guide our patients toward clear skin. As the experts on acne, we know the long-lasting physical and psychological effects that acne and its resultant scars can have on our...
...
10/16/2020
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Feature Story
03/12/2020
Yang Yu, MD
In medicine, we have long recognized that the microbial communities in our bodies and on our skin are intricately linked to health and disease. Acne vulgaris is a disease that exemplifies the importance of host-microbiome interactions in...
In medicine, we have long recognized that the microbial communities in our bodies and on our skin are intricately linked to health and disease. Acne vulgaris is a disease that exemplifies the importance of host-microbiome interactions in...
In medicine, we have long...
03/12/2020
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Feature Story
01/16/2020
Amit Om, MD
Patients are searching on YouTube for health care information at an increasing rate. Unfortunately, the majority of uploaded videos are not by health care professionals, which may lead to misinformation about isotretinoin for the treatment of...
Patients are searching on YouTube for health care information at an increasing rate. Unfortunately, the majority of uploaded videos are not by health care professionals, which may lead to misinformation about isotretinoin for the treatment of...
Patients are searching on...
01/16/2020
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Feature Story
11/12/2019
Leon Kircik, MD
Several new drugs, including oral and topical antibiotics, for the treatment of acne vulgaris are on the horizon that hold the potential to improve patient outcomes.
Several new drugs, including oral and topical antibiotics, for the treatment of acne vulgaris are on the horizon that hold the potential to improve patient outcomes.
Several new drugs, including...
11/12/2019
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Cover Story
09/03/2026
Daniel M. Siegel, MD, MS, FAAD, FACMS; Riya Gandhi, MA
How can clinicians harness emerging technologies to improve efficiency and patient care while navigating the challenges of privacy, regulation, medicolegal risk, and information overload?
How can clinicians harness emerging technologies to improve efficiency and patient care while navigating the challenges of privacy, regulation, medicolegal risk, and information overload?
How can clinicians harness...
09/03/2026
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Feature Story
09/03/2026
Jennifer Cao, MD; Riya Gandhi, MA
From uveitis and ocular cicatricial pemphigoid to SJS/TEN and hydroxychloroquine toxicity, learn what to recognize to help prevent irreversible vision loss through timely referral and multidisciplinary care.
From uveitis and ocular cicatricial pemphigoid to SJS/TEN and hydroxychloroquine toxicity, learn what to recognize to help prevent irreversible vision loss through timely referral and multidisciplinary care.
From uveitis and ocular...
09/03/2026
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Feature Story
08/04/2026
Julia Ross, MD; Noah A. Levit, MD, PhD, FAAD
This article examines the evolving landscape of nonsteroidal topical therapies for atopic dermatitis and chronic hand eczema, with a specific focus on how vehicle formulation and excipient selection may influence clinical performance beyond...
This article examines the evolving landscape of nonsteroidal topical therapies for atopic dermatitis and chronic hand eczema, with a specific focus on how vehicle formulation and excipient selection may influence clinical performance beyond...
This article examines the...
08/04/2026
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Cover Story
08/04/2026
Jane Y. Yoo, MD; Riya Gandhi, MA
Dr Jane Yoo explains how this rapidly expanding technology is helping clinicians uncover hidden disease, improve treatment decisions, and reshape patient care.
Dr Jane Yoo explains how this rapidly expanding technology is helping clinicians uncover hidden disease, improve treatment decisions, and reshape patient care.
Dr Jane Yoo explains how this...
08/04/2026
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Cover Story
06/08/2026
Scott Andrew Elman, MD, FAAD
Dermatologists who build vaccination review, mechanism-specific monitoring, and shared decisionmaking into their standard biologic workflow will be better positioned to give their patients safer and more efficient care.
Dermatologists who build vaccination review, mechanism-specific monitoring, and shared decisionmaking into their standard biologic workflow will be better positioned to give their patients safer and more efficient care.
Dermatologists who build...
06/08/2026
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Feature Story
04/07/2026
Maddie Moll, BS; Yash Jani, BS; Mallory Suhling, DO; Emily Deehan, BS; Neena Edupuganti, BA; Bijoy Shah, BS; Lena Speir, BS; Kelly Frasier, DO, MS
Early lipid-targeted interventions may restore barrier function, reduce inflammation, and prevent progression to systemic atopy.
Early lipid-targeted interventions may restore barrier function, reduce inflammation, and prevent progression to systemic atopy.
Early lipid-targeted...
04/07/2026
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Feature Story
04/06/2026
Jonathan Aun, DO, FACP, FACC; Riya Gandhi, MA
Cardiologist Dr Jonathan Aun discusses the emerging role of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists as anti-inflammatory tools in cardiometabolic risk reduction and their potential implications for inflammatory skin disease.
Cardiologist Dr Jonathan Aun discusses the emerging role of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists as anti-inflammatory tools in cardiometabolic risk reduction and their potential implications for inflammatory skin disease.
Cardiologist Dr Jonathan Aun...
04/06/2026
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Cover Story
04/06/2026
Michael H. Gold, MD, FAAD; Brian S. Biesman, MD, FACS; Riya Gandhi, MA
As aesthetic and medical dermatology continue to converge, the therapeutic toolbox has never been more expansive. Join Drs Gold and Biesman in uncovering the latest developments.
As aesthetic and medical dermatology continue to converge, the therapeutic toolbox has never been more expansive. Join Drs Gold and Biesman in uncovering the latest developments.
As aesthetic and medical...
04/06/2026
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Cover Story
03/09/2026
Oyetewa Boluwatito Asempa, MD, FAAD; Coleen Stern, MA; Riya Gandhi, MA
Dr Oyetewa Asempa explores the clinical, psychosocial, and equity-driven imperatives reshaping how dermatologists diagnose and treat hyperpigmentation disorders in patients with skin of color.
Dr Oyetewa Asempa explores the clinical, psychosocial, and equity-driven imperatives reshaping how dermatologists diagnose and treat hyperpigmentation disorders in patients with skin of color.
Dr Oyetewa Asempa explores the...
03/09/2026
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Feature Story
03/09/2026
Omar Raheel, BA; Jade Bajic, BSc; Ryan Hirsh, BS; Steven R. Feldman, MD, PhD
Get the answers to key questions about biosimilars, including what they are, how they are regulated, and how they affect prescribing, insurance coverage, and patient care.
Get the answers to key questions about biosimilars, including what they are, how they are regulated, and how they affect prescribing, insurance coverage, and patient care.
Get the answers to key questions...
03/09/2026
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News

Acne
News
12/16/2024
Riya Gandhi, MA
A large-scale study uncovers a significant association between acne vulgaris and gastrointestinal comorbidities, highlighting the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to patient care.
A large-scale study uncovers a significant association between acne vulgaris and gastrointestinal comorbidities, highlighting the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to patient care.
A large-scale study uncovers a...
12/16/2024
The Dermatologist
acne
News
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
The Dermatologist
acne
News
09/19/2024
Jessica Garlewicz
Sebum production and its role in the pathophysiology of acne vulgaris have been long debated.
Sebum production and its role in the pathophysiology of acne vulgaris have been long debated.
Sebum production and its role in...
09/19/2024
The Dermatologist
acne
News
09/11/2024
Jessica Garlewicz
This pilot clinical trial investigated the feasibility and efficacy of precision cryotherapy as an alternative treatment for acne vulgaris.
This pilot clinical trial investigated the feasibility and efficacy of precision cryotherapy as an alternative treatment for acne vulgaris.
This pilot clinical trial...
09/11/2024
The Dermatologist
acne
News
08/21/2024
Jessica Garlewicz
Researchers aimed to investigate whether whey protein consumption impacts acne severity in men with mild to moderate facial and/or truncal acne.
Researchers aimed to investigate whether whey protein consumption impacts acne severity in men with mild to moderate facial and/or truncal acne.
Researchers aimed to investigate...
08/21/2024
The Dermatologist
acne
News
08/09/2024
Jessica Garlewicz
A work group conducted a systematic review in order to formulate guidelines for clinicians in effectively managing acne vulgaris.
A work group conducted a systematic review in order to formulate guidelines for clinicians in effectively managing acne vulgaris.
A work group conducted a...
08/09/2024
The Dermatologist
acne
News
05/29/2024
Jessica Garlewicz
Researchers conducted a comprehensive search of the Web of Science database on August 8, 2023.
Researchers conducted a comprehensive search of the Web of Science database on August 8, 2023.
Researchers conducted a...
05/29/2024
The Dermatologist
acne
News
05/13/2024
Jessica Garlewicz
Could the mechanistic Target of Rapamycin have a potential role in explaining the relationship between acne vulgaris and metabolic syndrome in acne pathogenesis?
Could the mechanistic Target of Rapamycin have a potential role in explaining the relationship between acne vulgaris and metabolic syndrome in acne pathogenesis?
Could the mechanistic Target of...
05/13/2024
The Dermatologist
acne
News
05/06/2024
Jessica Garlewicz
Researchers aimed to evaluate the influence of acne on major life-changing decisions in young adults.
Researchers aimed to evaluate the influence of acne on major life-changing decisions in young adults.
Researchers aimed to evaluate...
05/06/2024
The Dermatologist
acne
News
04/11/2024
Jessica Garlewicz
Researchers aimed to investigate the efficacy of sequential multimodal laser therapy in improving the geometrics and texture of acne scars.
Researchers aimed to investigate the efficacy of sequential multimodal laser therapy in improving the geometrics and texture of acne scars.
Researchers aimed to investigate...
04/11/2024
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News
09/03/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
Investigators assessed trends in psoriasis cases, effects on quality of life, and associated economic costs.
Investigators assessed trends in psoriasis cases, effects on quality of life, and associated economic costs.
Investigators assessed trends in...
09/03/2026
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FDA Alerts
08/31/2026
Coleen Stern, MA
For dermatologists and patients, this approval provides a new alternative targeting the JAK-mediated inflammation that damages the muscles and skin in dermatomyositis to control both cutaneous and systemic manifestations.
For dermatologists and patients, this approval provides a new alternative targeting the JAK-mediated inflammation that damages the muscles and skin in dermatomyositis to control both cutaneous and systemic manifestations.
For dermatologists and patients,...
08/31/2026
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FDA Alerts
08/07/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted accelerated approval to Tudriqev (vusolimogene oderparepvec-wtpg) in combination with nivolumab for the treatment of adults with unresectable advanced cutaneous melanoma.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted accelerated approval to Tudriqev (vusolimogene oderparepvec-wtpg) in combination with nivolumab for the treatment of adults with unresectable advanced cutaneous melanoma.
The US Food and Drug...
08/07/2026
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roflum
FDA Alerts
06/30/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
The expanded indication makes roflumilast cream 0.3% the first once-daily, steroid-free topical therapy approved for plaque psoriasis in children aged 2 years and older, providing a new long-term treatment option for pediatric patients.
The expanded indication makes roflumilast cream 0.3% the first once-daily, steroid-free topical therapy approved for plaque psoriasis in children aged 2 years and older, providing a new long-term treatment option for pediatric patients.
The expanded indication makes...
06/30/2026
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FDA Alert
FDA Alerts
06/10/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
The FDA approved an every-8-week maintenance dosing regimen for Ebglyss (lebrikizumab-lbkz), providing a new administration option for adults and adolescents aged 12 years and older weighing at least 40 kg with moderate-to-severe atopic...
The FDA approved an every-8-week maintenance dosing regimen for Ebglyss (lebrikizumab-lbkz), providing a new administration option for adults and adolescents aged 12 years and older weighing at least 40 kg with moderate-to-severe atopic...
The FDA approved an every-8-week...
06/10/2026
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psoriasis0
News
03/19/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
Lysine crotonylation, a post-translational modification previously studied in oncology, may play a role in psoriasis pathogenesis, according to a translational study comparing protein modification profiles in lesional and non-lesional skin.
Lysine crotonylation, a post-translational modification previously studied in oncology, may play a role in psoriasis pathogenesis, according to a translational study comparing protein modification profiles in lesional and non-lesional skin.
Lysine crotonylation, a...
03/19/2026
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FDA Alerts
03/18/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
The US Food and Drug Administration approved Icotyde (icotrokinra) for the treatment of moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis in adults and pediatric patients aged 12 years and older.
The US Food and Drug Administration approved Icotyde (icotrokinra) for the treatment of moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis in adults and pediatric patients aged 12 years and older.
The US Food and Drug...
03/18/2026
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FDA Alerts
03/17/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
The US Food and Drug Administration approved Cosentyx for the treatment of pediatric patients aged 12 years and older with moderate-to-severe hidradenitis suppurativa.
The US Food and Drug Administration approved Cosentyx for the treatment of pediatric patients aged 12 years and older with moderate-to-severe hidradenitis suppurativa.
The US Food and Drug...
03/17/2026
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AD
News
03/11/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
Socioeconomic status appears to influence pediatric atopic dermatitis, but the direction and strength of the association remain unclear.
Socioeconomic status appears to influence pediatric atopic dermatitis, but the direction and strength of the association remain unclear.
Socioeconomic status appears to...
03/11/2026
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FDA Alerts
03/10/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
On March 6, 2026, the US Food and Drug Administration approved Sotyktu (deucravacitinib) for the treatment of adults with active psoriatic arthritis.
On March 6, 2026, the US Food and Drug Administration approved Sotyktu (deucravacitinib) for the treatment of adults with active psoriatic arthritis.
On March 6, 2026, the US Food...
03/10/2026
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