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Alopecia
News
03/31/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
Meta-analysis reveals robust SALT improvements regardless of age, dose, or prior JAK inhibitor exposure.
Meta-analysis reveals robust SALT improvements regardless of age, dose, or prior JAK inhibitor exposure.
Meta-analysis reveals robust...
03/31/2026
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oral medicine
News
03/31/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
Combined nutraceutical formulation shows measurable improvements in hair resistance and structural biomarkers over 90 days.
Combined nutraceutical formulation shows measurable improvements in hair resistance and structural biomarkers over 90 days.
Combined nutraceutical...
03/31/2026
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News
03/30/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
Retrospective data suggest meaningful hair regrowth and tolerability in children with severe, treatment-resistant alopecia areata.
Retrospective data suggest meaningful hair regrowth and tolerability in children with severe, treatment-resistant alopecia areata.
Retrospective data suggest...
03/30/2026
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alopecia areata
News
03/30/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
Phase 3 subgroup analysis shows significant scalp and facial hair regrowth with upadacitinib, with consistent safety across age groups.
Phase 3 subgroup analysis shows significant scalp and facial hair regrowth with upadacitinib, with consistent safety across age groups.
Phase 3 subgroup analysis shows...
03/30/2026
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alopecia areata
News
01/16/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
A new analysis highlights the importance of patient preferences in optimizing treatment strategies for severe alopecia areata.
A new analysis highlights the importance of patient preferences in optimizing treatment strategies for severe alopecia areata.
A new analysis highlights the...
01/16/2025
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alopecia areata
News
12/19/2023
Jessica Garlewicz
Researchers aimed to explore the current literature on the gut-skin connection in alopecia to summarize interventions that impact hair growth through modulation of the gut or skin microbiome.
Researchers aimed to explore the current literature on the gut-skin connection in alopecia to summarize interventions that impact hair growth through modulation of the gut or skin microbiome.
Researchers aimed to explore the...
12/19/2023
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alopecia areata
News
12/19/2023
Jessica Garlewicz
Researchers aimed to gauge the treatment preferences of both adult (≥18 years) and adolescent (12–17 years) patients with alopecia areata in the United States and Europe.
Researchers aimed to gauge the treatment preferences of both adult (≥18 years) and adolescent (12–17 years) patients with alopecia areata in the United States and Europe.
Researchers aimed to gauge the...
12/19/2023
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alopecia areata
News
12/12/2023
Jessica Garlewicz
Researchers aimed to enhance the diagnostic accuracy of alopecia areata, trichotillomania, nevus sebaceous, and linear scleroderma en coup de sabre, all of which can manifest as linear alopecia,
Researchers aimed to enhance the diagnostic accuracy of alopecia areata, trichotillomania, nevus sebaceous, and linear scleroderma en coup de sabre, all of which can manifest as linear alopecia,
Researchers aimed to enhance the...
12/12/2023
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alopecia areata
News
12/12/2023
Jessica Garlewicz
Researchers aimed to elucidate the potential causal relationship between rheumatoid arthritis and alopecia areata using the Mendelian randomization design.
Researchers aimed to elucidate the potential causal relationship between rheumatoid arthritis and alopecia areata using the Mendelian randomization design.
Researchers aimed to elucidate...
12/12/2023
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alopecia areata
News
11/30/2023
Jessica Garlewicz
Researchers combined results from BRAVE-AA1 and BRAVE-AA2 clinical trials, investigating the impact of baricitinib treatment on scalp hair regrowth over 52 weeks.
Researchers combined results from BRAVE-AA1 and BRAVE-AA2 clinical trials, investigating the impact of baricitinib treatment on scalp hair regrowth over 52 weeks.
Researchers combined results...
11/30/2023
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alopecia areata
News
11/20/2023
Jessica Garlewicz
Researchers aimed to address the growing evidence supporting the efficacy of JAK inhibitors in treating alopecia areata.
Researchers aimed to address the growing evidence supporting the efficacy of JAK inhibitors in treating alopecia areata.
Researchers aimed to address the...
11/20/2023
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Expert Insights

Dr Natasha Atanaskova Mesinkovska
Podcasts
05/16/2023
Natasha Atanaskova Mesinkovska, MD, PhD
In this exclusive interview, Dr Natasha Atanaskova Mesinkovska discussed her session on hair loss and treatment options for alopecia areata.
In this exclusive interview, Dr Natasha Atanaskova Mesinkovska discussed her session on hair loss and treatment options for alopecia areata.
In this exclusive interview, Dr...
05/16/2023
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CH
Videos
01/17/2022
Candrice Heath, MD, FAAP, FAAD
Candrice Heath, MD, discusses how to teach families about safe hair care practices for skin of color.
Candrice Heath, MD, discusses how to teach families about safe hair care practices for skin of color.
Candrice Heath, MD, discusses...
01/17/2022
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CH
Videos
01/09/2022
Candrice Heath, MD, FAAP, FAAD
In this video, Candrice Heath, MD, shares what dermatologists should consider when treating skin of color hair in younger patients.
In this video, Candrice Heath, MD, shares what dermatologists should consider when treating skin of color hair in younger patients.
In this video, Candrice Heath,...
01/09/2022
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Feature Story
02/16/2021
Lauren Mateja
With the emphasis on emergent conditions and chronic disease management, dermatology sometimes overlooks the importance of hair. Patients who have seen a dermatologist may exhibit signs and symptoms of alopecia,...
With the emphasis on emergent conditions and chronic disease management, dermatology sometimes overlooks the importance of hair. Patients who have seen a dermatologist may exhibit signs and symptoms of alopecia,...
With...
02/16/2021
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Feature Story
07/15/2020
Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is a common form of hair loss that affects an estimated 80 million Americans.1 In men, it can begin as early as the teen years and follows a characteristic pattern, and in women, AGA...
Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is a common form of hair loss that affects an estimated 80 million Americans.1 In men, it can begin as early as the teen years and follows a characteristic pattern, and in women, AGA...
...
07/15/2020
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Feature Story
09/04/2008
More than 50% of the population of men in their 50s has cosmetically significant male pattern hair loss. No doubt, the pressure on individuals to look younger comes from all directions in our society.
More than 50% of the population of men in their 50s has cosmetically significant male pattern hair loss. No doubt, the pressure on individuals to look younger comes from all directions in our society.
More than 50% of the population...
09/04/2008
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Goldberg
Videos
10/16/2026
David Goldberg, MD, JD; Riya Gandhi, MA
Dr David Goldberg discusses how high-resolution ultrasound guidance is improving superficial radiation therapy for nonmelanoma skin cancers.
Dr David Goldberg discusses how high-resolution ultrasound guidance is improving superficial radiation therapy for nonmelanoma skin cancers.
Dr David Goldberg discusses how...
10/16/2026
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Dr Martina Porter
Videos
10/15/2026
Martina Porter, MD; Jessica Garlewicz
Povorcitinib improved HiSCR50 responses in moderate-to-severe hidradenitis suppurativa, with higher dosing potentially benefiting patients with more severe disease and a generally favorable safety profile through 54 weeks.
Povorcitinib improved HiSCR50 responses in moderate-to-severe hidradenitis suppurativa, with higher dosing potentially benefiting patients with more severe disease and a generally favorable safety profile through 54 weeks.
Povorcitinib improved HiSCR50...
10/15/2026
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Dr Lisa Swanson
Videos
10/15/2026
Jessica Garlewicz; Elizabeth Swanson, MD
Individualized management of moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis should consider overall disease burden, patient-specific factors and preferences, and clear treatment expectations to guide systemic therapy selection and support adherence.
Individualized management of moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis should consider overall disease burden, patient-specific factors and preferences, and clear treatment expectations to guide systemic therapy selection and support adherence.
Individualized management of...
10/15/2026
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Dr Raj Chovatiya
Videos
10/15/2026
Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD; Jessica Garlewicz
Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD, emphasizes individualized biologic selection, shared decision-making, and adequate treatment optimization before switching therapies in patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis.
Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD, emphasizes individualized biologic selection, shared decision-making, and adequate treatment optimization before switching therapies in patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis.
Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD,...
10/15/2026
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Cover Story
10/02/2026
Ayman Grada, MD, MHA; Riya Gandhi, MA
Dr Ayman Grada shares his perspective on how dermatologists can bring clinical insight and scientific expertise to biopharma while keeping patient care at the center of their work.
Dr Ayman Grada shares his perspective on how dermatologists can bring clinical insight and scientific expertise to biopharma while keeping patient care at the center of their work.
Dr Ayman Grada shares his...
10/02/2026
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cohen
Videos
10/01/2026
Jeffrey M. Cohen, MD; Riya Gandhi, MA
Dr Jeffrey Cohen discusses how IL-4, IL-13, and IL-31 drive inflammation and itch across eczema, prurigo nodularis, and chronic urticaria.
Dr Jeffrey Cohen discusses how IL-4, IL-13, and IL-31 drive inflammation and itch across eczema, prurigo nodularis, and chronic urticaria.
Dr Jeffrey Cohen discusses how...
10/01/2026
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Goldberg
Videos
09/28/2026
David Goldberg, MD, JD; Riya Gandhi, MA
Dr David Goldberg discusses emerging prolactin receptor–targeted therapies for androgenetic alopecia and other hair disorders.
Dr David Goldberg discusses emerging prolactin receptor–targeted therapies for androgenetic alopecia and other hair disorders.
Dr David Goldberg discusses...
09/28/2026
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Bloom
Videos
09/28/2026
Jason Bloom, MD, FACS; Riya Gandhi, MA
Dr Jason Bloom discusses the evolution of facial rejuvenation from line-filling to comprehensive facial balancing through volumization and biostimulation.
Dr Jason Bloom discusses the evolution of facial rejuvenation from line-filling to comprehensive facial balancing through volumization and biostimulation.
Dr Jason Bloom discusses the...
09/28/2026
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Doris Day
Videos
09/28/2026
Doris Day, MD; Riya Gandhi, MA
Dr Doris Day discusses why facial fillers continue to grow in popularity by shifting beyond simple volumization toward holistic facial balancing and longevity-focused rejuvenation.
Dr Doris Day discusses why facial fillers continue to grow in popularity by shifting beyond simple volumization toward holistic facial balancing and longevity-focused rejuvenation.
Dr Doris Day discusses why...
09/28/2026
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Helen He
Videos
09/28/2026
Helen He, MD; Riya Gandhi, MA
Dr Helen He discusses how cellular senescence and inflammaging work together to accelerate intrinsic and extrinsic skin aging.
Dr Helen He discusses how cellular senescence and inflammaging work together to accelerate intrinsic and extrinsic skin aging.
Dr Helen He discusses how...
09/28/2026
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News

alopecia areata
News
01/16/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
A new analysis highlights the importance of patient preferences in optimizing treatment strategies for severe alopecia areata.
A new analysis highlights the importance of patient preferences in optimizing treatment strategies for severe alopecia areata.
A new analysis highlights the...
01/16/2025
The Dermatologist
alopecia areata
News
12/19/2023
Jessica Garlewicz
Researchers aimed to explore the current literature on the gut-skin connection in alopecia to summarize interventions that impact hair growth through modulation of the gut or skin microbiome.
Researchers aimed to explore the current literature on the gut-skin connection in alopecia to summarize interventions that impact hair growth through modulation of the gut or skin microbiome.
Researchers aimed to explore the...
12/19/2023
The Dermatologist
alopecia areata
News
12/19/2023
Jessica Garlewicz
Researchers aimed to gauge the treatment preferences of both adult (≥18 years) and adolescent (12–17 years) patients with alopecia areata in the United States and Europe.
Researchers aimed to gauge the treatment preferences of both adult (≥18 years) and adolescent (12–17 years) patients with alopecia areata in the United States and Europe.
Researchers aimed to gauge the...
12/19/2023
The Dermatologist
alopecia areata
News
12/12/2023
Jessica Garlewicz
Researchers aimed to enhance the diagnostic accuracy of alopecia areata, trichotillomania, nevus sebaceous, and linear scleroderma en coup de sabre, all of which can manifest as linear alopecia,
Researchers aimed to enhance the diagnostic accuracy of alopecia areata, trichotillomania, nevus sebaceous, and linear scleroderma en coup de sabre, all of which can manifest as linear alopecia,
Researchers aimed to enhance the...
12/12/2023
The Dermatologist
alopecia areata
News
12/12/2023
Jessica Garlewicz
Researchers aimed to elucidate the potential causal relationship between rheumatoid arthritis and alopecia areata using the Mendelian randomization design.
Researchers aimed to elucidate the potential causal relationship between rheumatoid arthritis and alopecia areata using the Mendelian randomization design.
Researchers aimed to elucidate...
12/12/2023
The Dermatologist
alopecia areata
News
11/30/2023
Jessica Garlewicz
Researchers combined results from BRAVE-AA1 and BRAVE-AA2 clinical trials, investigating the impact of baricitinib treatment on scalp hair regrowth over 52 weeks.
Researchers combined results from BRAVE-AA1 and BRAVE-AA2 clinical trials, investigating the impact of baricitinib treatment on scalp hair regrowth over 52 weeks.
Researchers combined results...
11/30/2023
The Dermatologist
alopecia areata
News
11/20/2023
Jessica Garlewicz
Researchers aimed to address the growing evidence supporting the efficacy of JAK inhibitors in treating alopecia areata.
Researchers aimed to address the growing evidence supporting the efficacy of JAK inhibitors in treating alopecia areata.
Researchers aimed to address the...
11/20/2023
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alopecia areata
News
11/17/2023
Jessica Garlewicz
Researchers aimed to explore the potential benefits of autologous adipose tissue injection, in the treatment of both scarring and nonscarring alopecia.
Researchers aimed to explore the potential benefits of autologous adipose tissue injection, in the treatment of both scarring and nonscarring alopecia.
Researchers aimed to explore the...
11/17/2023
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alopecia areata
News
11/16/2023
Jessica Garlewicz
Zinc is a crucial element for DNA stability and repair and plays a role in maintaining normal hair growth.
Zinc is a crucial element for DNA stability and repair and plays a role in maintaining normal hair growth.
Zinc is a crucial element for...
11/16/2023
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alopecia areata
News
10/23/2023
Jessica Garlewicz
Researchers aimed to investigate the link between alopecia areata and hearing problems.
Researchers aimed to investigate the link between alopecia areata and hearing problems.
Researchers aimed to investigate...
10/23/2023
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cream
News
10/13/2026
Coleen Stern, MA
Creams containing behenic acid (BA) or ceramide (CER) accelerated recovery of experimentally damaged skin, suggesting that both lipid components may support topical formulations designed to restore barrier function.
Creams containing behenic acid (BA) or ceramide (CER) accelerated recovery of experimentally damaged skin, suggesting that both lipid components may support topical formulations designed to restore barrier function.
Creams containing behenic acid...
10/13/2026
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FDA Alerts
10/08/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
On October 7, 2026, the US Food and Drug Administration approved remibrutinib, an oral, highly selective Bruton’s tyrosine kinase inhibitor, as the first treatment for adults with symptomatic dermographism inadequately controlled by H1...
On October 7, 2026, the US Food and Drug Administration approved remibrutinib, an oral, highly selective Bruton’s tyrosine kinase inhibitor, as the first treatment for adults with symptomatic dermographism inadequately controlled by H1...
On October 7, 2026, the US Food...
10/08/2026
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News
10/07/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist treatment was associated with lower all-cause mortality and reduced cardiovascular and psychiatric comorbidity risks among patients with psoriasis and obesity or diabetes.
Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist treatment was associated with lower all-cause mortality and reduced cardiovascular and psychiatric comorbidity risks among patients with psoriasis and obesity or diabetes.
Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor...
10/07/2026
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Smiling woman touching neck
News
10/01/2026
Coleen Stern, MA
Researchers propose an anatomy-driven framework for identifying patients at risk for rapid, region-specific facial volume loss and intervening before visible facial aging progresses.
Researchers propose an anatomy-driven framework for identifying patients at risk for rapid, region-specific facial volume loss and intervening before visible facial aging progresses.
Researchers propose an...
10/01/2026
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dkin
News
09/30/2026
Coleen Stern, MA
The skin barrier functions as an interconnected physical, chemical, immune, and microbial defense system rather than a single structural layer.
The skin barrier functions as an interconnected physical, chemical, immune, and microbial defense system rather than a single structural layer.
The skin barrier functions as an...
09/30/2026
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Alopecia
FDA Alerts
09/28/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
FDA has expanded the indication for baricitinib (Olumiant) to include adolescents aged 12 years and older with severe alopecia areata, based on results from the Phase 3 BRAVE-AA-PEDS trial.
FDA has expanded the indication for baricitinib (Olumiant) to include adolescents aged 12 years and older with severe alopecia areata, based on results from the Phase 3 BRAVE-AA-PEDS trial.
FDA has expanded the indication...
09/28/2026
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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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Quizzes and Polls

Quiz
03/29/2019
Which finding is common among patients with alopecia areata affecting the nails?
Which finding is common among patients with alopecia areata affecting the nails?
Which finding is common among...
03/29/2019
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AD
Quiz
10/15/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
Evaluate your clinical approach to selecting targeted therapies across multiple type 2 inflammatory skin diseases by integrating disease biology, symptom burden, and treatment sequencing.
Evaluate your clinical approach to selecting targeted therapies across multiple type 2 inflammatory skin diseases by integrating disease biology, symptom burden, and treatment sequencing.
Evaluate your clinical approach...
10/15/2026
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Quiz
10/01/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
Which of the following best describes the week 12 efficacy findings for povorcitinib in the phase 3 STOP-HS1 and STOP-HS2 trials in patients with moderate-to-severe hidradenitis suppurativa?
Which of the following best describes the week 12 efficacy findings for povorcitinib in the phase 3 STOP-HS1 and STOP-HS2 trials in patients with moderate-to-severe hidradenitis suppurativa?
Which of the following best...
10/01/2026
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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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