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Upadacitinib Shows Consistent Efficacy Across Alopecia Areata Subgroups, Including Pediatric and JAK-Refractory Patients
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 Supplementation Enhances Hair Strength and Collagen VII Expression in Patients With Hair Loss
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
Upadacitinib Shows Promising Efficacy in Pediatric Refractory Alopecia Areata With Favorable Safety Profile
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
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Upadacitinib Drives Robust Hair Regrowth in Adolescents and Adults With Severe Alopecia Areata
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
Study Highlights Patient-Driven Risk Tolerance for Ritlecitinib in Severe Alopecia Areata
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
Impact of the Gut and Skin Microbiome in Alopecia
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
Treatment Preferences of Adults and Adolescents With Alopecia Areata
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
Reflectance Confocal Microscopy and Dermoscopy: Insights Into Linear Alopecia in Pediatric Patients
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
Possible Association Between Genetically Predicted Rheumatoid Arthritis and Alopecia Areata
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
Clinical Benefits of Baricitinib Therapy in Patients With Severe Alopecia Areata
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
Screening For Latent Infectious Disease in Patients With Alopecia Areata Before Using JAK Inhibitors
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
Dr Natasha Atanaskova Mesinkovska on Alopecia Areata
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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Videos
How to Teach Families About Safe Hair Care for Skin of Color
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
Integrating Skin of Color Hair Care for Young Patients
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
Growing in Your Hair Practice
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
Treating Androgenetic Alopecia: A Review of Nonsurgical Options
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
Hair Loss Treatments: A Word of Caution
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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Heberton
Videos
Managing EGFR Skin Toxicities
04/01/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
This interview focuses on the most common EGFR inhibitor–associated skin adverse events, when they typically emerge, and practical strategies to reduce severity—including skincare routines, photoprotection, and prophylactic approaches.
This interview focuses on the most common EGFR inhibitor–associated skin adverse events, when they typically emerge, and practical strategies to reduce severity—including skincare routines, photoprotection, and prophylactic approaches.
This interview focuses on the...
04/01/2026
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Amy paller
Videos
Disease Biology and Early Recognition in Atopic Dermatitis
04/01/2026
Amy S. Paller, MD, MS; Riya Gandhi, MA
Dr Amy Paller discusses how recognizing pediatric atopic dermatitis as a type 2 inflammatory disease has transformed early treatment strategies, enabling safer and more proactive use of targeted therapies.
Dr Amy Paller discusses how recognizing pediatric atopic dermatitis as a type 2 inflammatory disease has transformed early treatment strategies, enabling safer and more proactive use of targeted therapies.
Dr Amy Paller discusses how...
04/01/2026
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Joseph F. Merola, MD, MMSc, and Colby Evans, MD
Videos
Autoimmune Serologies in Dermatology
04/01/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
Dr Joseph Merola breaks down how dermatologists can accurately interpret autoimmune serologies, with a focus on ANA testing, clinical context, and avoiding unnecessary labs.
Dr Joseph Merola breaks down how dermatologists can accurately interpret autoimmune serologies, with a focus on ANA testing, clinical context, and avoiding unnecessary labs.
Dr Joseph Merola breaks down how...
04/01/2026
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Melissa Mauskar, MD
Videos
Practical Pearls of Vulvar Dermatoses
04/01/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
Dr Melissa Mauskar discusses common diagnostic pitfalls in vulvar dermatoses, including overlapping conditions and misdiagnosis of lichen sclerosus versus genitourinary syndrome of menopause.
Dr Melissa Mauskar discusses common diagnostic pitfalls in vulvar dermatoses, including overlapping conditions and misdiagnosis of lichen sclerosus versus genitourinary syndrome of menopause.
Dr Melissa Mauskar discusses...
04/01/2026
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Guttman
Videos
Chronic Hand Eczema: Pathways and Emerging Therapies
04/01/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
Dr Emma Guttman explains how chronic hand eczema is now understood as a heterogeneous disease driven by different immune pathways depending on underlying causes.
Dr Emma Guttman explains how chronic hand eczema is now understood as a heterogeneous disease driven by different immune pathways depending on underlying causes.
Dr Emma Guttman explains how...
04/01/2026
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Elman
Videos
Baseline Screening and Monitoring for Biologics and Small Molecules
04/01/2026
Scott Andrew Elman, MD, FAAD; Riya Gandhi, MA
Are dermatologists overtesting patients on biologics and new oral therapies? Dr Scott Elman explains how mechanism-based screening can reduce unnecessary testing while maintaining patient safety.
Are dermatologists overtesting patients on biologics and new oral therapies? Dr Scott Elman explains how mechanism-based screening can reduce unnecessary testing while maintaining patient safety.
Are dermatologists overtesting...
04/01/2026
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brad glick
Videos
Oral Therapies in Psoriasis
04/01/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
Dr Brad Glick discusses persistent unmet needs in psoriasis care, including undertreatment, low systemic therapy adoption, and challenges in high-impact disease areas.
Dr Brad Glick discusses persistent unmet needs in psoriasis care, including undertreatment, low systemic therapy adoption, and challenges in high-impact disease areas.
Dr Brad Glick discusses...
04/01/2026
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Videos
Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Early Recognition, IL-17 Targeted Therapies, and Multidisciplinary Care
04/01/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
Dr Jack O’Brien discusses how dermatologists can reduce diagnostic delays in hidradenitis suppurativa by recognizing early clinical signs such as recurrent abscesses in intertriginous areas and associated acne.
Dr Jack O’Brien discusses how dermatologists can reduce diagnostic delays in hidradenitis suppurativa by recognizing early clinical signs such as recurrent abscesses in intertriginous areas and associated acne.
Dr Jack O’Brien discusses how...
04/01/2026
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Asempa
Videos
Improving Dermatology Measures for Skin of Color and Underrepresented Groups
04/01/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
This interview examines the limitations of commonly used dermatology outcome measures in patients with skin of color and other underrepresented populations.
This interview examines the limitations of commonly used dermatology outcome measures in patients with skin of color and other underrepresented populations.
This interview examines the...
04/01/2026
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Orgill
Videos
Mohs Reconstruction Collaboration
04/01/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
Dr Dennis Orgill discusses when dermatologists should involve plastic surgeons after Mohs surgery, particularly for complex defects in high-visibility areas such as the nose, eyes, and mouth.
Dr Dennis Orgill discusses when dermatologists should involve plastic surgeons after Mohs surgery, particularly for complex defects in high-visibility areas such as the nose, eyes, and mouth.
Dr Dennis Orgill discusses when...
04/01/2026
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News

alopecia areata
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Study Highlights Patient-Driven Risk Tolerance for Ritlecitinib in Severe Alopecia Areata
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
Impact of the Gut and Skin Microbiome in Alopecia
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
Treatment Preferences of Adults and Adolescents With Alopecia Areata
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
Reflectance Confocal Microscopy and Dermoscopy: Insights Into Linear Alopecia in Pediatric Patients
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
Possible Association Between Genetically Predicted Rheumatoid Arthritis and Alopecia Areata
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
Clinical Benefits of Baricitinib Therapy in Patients With Severe Alopecia Areata
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
Screening For Latent Infectious Disease in Patients With Alopecia Areata Before Using JAK Inhibitors
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
The Dermatologist
alopecia areata
News
Utilizing Autologous Adipose Tissue Injection in Alopecia Treatment
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
Association Between Zinc Deficiency and Alopecia Areata
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
Links Between Alopecia Areata and Auditory Dysfunction
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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psoriasis0
News
Altered Lysine Crotonylation Identified in Psoriatic Skin
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
FDA Approves Icotyde (icotrokinra) for the Treatment of Moderate-To-Severe Plaque Psoriasis in Adults and Pediatric Patients
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
FDA Approves Cosentyx for the Treatment of Pediatric Patients Aged 12 Years and Older With Moderate-To-Severe Hidradenitis Suppurativa
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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atopic dermatitis
News
Mixed Associations Between Socioeconomic Status and Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis Highlight Research Gaps
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
FDA Approves Sotyktu for the Treatment of Adults with Active Psoriatic Arthritis
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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psoriasis
News
Biologic Therapy Improves Psychological Well-Being and Quality of Life in Psoriasis
03/03/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
Biologic therapy for moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis was associated with marked improvements in psychological distress and quality of life in a real-world clinical setting.
Biologic therapy for moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis was associated with marked improvements in psychological distress and quality of life in a real-world clinical setting.
Biologic therapy for...
03/03/2026
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psoriasis
News
Low Prevalence but Meaningful Impact of Psychological Symptoms Seen in Well-Controlled Psoriasis
02/03/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
Anxiety and depression symptoms can still occur in young adults with well-controlled psoriasis, even when disease activity is minimal, according to a cross-sectional study exploring psychological distress and its potential biological...
Anxiety and depression symptoms can still occur in young adults with well-controlled psoriasis, even when disease activity is minimal, according to a cross-sectional study exploring psychological distress and its potential biological...
Anxiety and depression symptoms...
02/03/2026
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psoriasis
News
Mathematical Modeling Study Highlights Cytokine Balance and Stem Cell Feedback in Psoriasis Control
01/22/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
A new systems biology study using mathematical modeling provides insight into how cytokine imbalance drives psoriasis flares and suggests that restoring immune-epidermal feedback.
A new systems biology study using mathematical modeling provides insight into how cytokine imbalance drives psoriasis flares and suggests that restoring immune-epidermal feedback.
A new systems biology study...
01/22/2026
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Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma
News
Managing Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma
01/06/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
An updated evidence-based review outlines contemporary strategies for evaluating and managing cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma.
An updated evidence-based review outlines contemporary strategies for evaluating and managing cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma.
An updated evidence-based review...
01/06/2026
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Atopic dermatitis
FDA Alerts
FDA Approves Roflumilast Cream 0.05% for Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis in Children Aged 2 to 5
10/06/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
On October 6, 2025, the US FDA approved ZORYVE (roflumilast) cream 0.05% for the topical treatment of mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis in pediatric patients aged 2 to 5 years.
On October 6, 2025, the US FDA approved ZORYVE (roflumilast) cream 0.05% for the topical treatment of mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis in pediatric patients aged 2 to 5 years.
On October 6, 2025, the US FDA...
10/06/2025
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Quizzes and Polls

Quiz
Trivia: Alopecia Areata
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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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
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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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Quiz
Rethinking Severity and JAK Inhibitor Strategy in Alopecia Areata
03/12/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
How should clinicians redefine severe alopecia areata? When is it appropriate to treat ≤20% scalp involvement with oral JAK inhibitors? This expert-level quiz explores remission durability, treatment withdrawal, and practical strategies for...
How should clinicians redefine severe alopecia areata? When is it appropriate to treat ≤20% scalp involvement with oral JAK inhibitors? This expert-level quiz explores remission durability, treatment withdrawal, and practical strategies for...
How should clinicians redefine...
03/12/2026
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Quiz
Cytokine Hierarchy and Sustained Pruritus in PN
03/10/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
Explore the hierarchical and cooperative roles of IL-4, IL-13, and IL-31 in sustaining chronic itch and inflammation in prurigo nodularis.
Explore the hierarchical and cooperative roles of IL-4, IL-13, and IL-31 in sustaining chronic itch and inflammation in prurigo nodularis.
Explore the hierarchical and...
03/10/2026
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Quiz
Type 2 Inflammation as a Pathogenic Driver in Prurigo Nodularis
03/05/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
Test your understanding of how type 2 immune signaling drives chronic itch in prurigo nodularis through complex neuroimmune interactions.
Test your understanding of how type 2 immune signaling drives chronic itch in prurigo nodularis through complex neuroimmune interactions.
Test your understanding of how...
03/05/2026
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psoriasis
Quiz
Distinguishing Feature of Generalized Pustular Psoriasis
03/02/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
What is a key distinguishing feature of generalized pustular psoriasis that differentiates it from plaque psoriasis?
What is a key distinguishing feature of generalized pustular psoriasis that differentiates it from plaque psoriasis?
What is a key distinguishing...
03/02/2026
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psoriasis
Quiz
Quiz: Misdiagnosis of Generalized Pustular Psoriasis
03/02/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
What is the reason generalized pustular psoriasis is often misdiagnosed?
What is the reason generalized pustular psoriasis is often misdiagnosed?
What is the reason generalized...
03/02/2026
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Quiz
Allergic Disease Progression: Genetics and Environment
02/26/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
Explore the relationship between allergic disease trends, genetic timelines, and the clinical framework used to describe the progression of atopic conditions across childhood.
Explore the relationship between allergic disease trends, genetic timelines, and the clinical framework used to describe the progression of atopic conditions across childhood.
Explore the relationship between...
02/26/2026
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Quiz
Early Intervention Strategies in Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis
02/26/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
Assess your understanding of early skin barrier interventions in infants and the clinical rationale for prompt treatment of atopic dermatitis in young children, including implications for long-term disease outcomes.
Assess your understanding of early skin barrier interventions in infants and the clinical rationale for prompt treatment of atopic dermatitis in young children, including implications for long-term disease outcomes.
Assess your understanding of...
02/26/2026
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Quiz
Air Pollution and Atopic Disease: Evaluating Epidemiologic Evidence
02/26/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
Test your knowledge of the epidemiologic data examining environmental exposures and their association with atopic disease development. This quiz explores key population-level observations shaping modern allergy research.
Test your knowledge of the epidemiologic data examining environmental exposures and their association with atopic disease development. This quiz explores key population-level observations shaping modern allergy research.
Test your knowledge of the...
02/26/2026
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Study Highlights Patient-Driven Risk Tolerance for Ritlecitinib in Severe Alopecia Areata
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
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Impact of the Gut and Skin Microbiome in Alopecia
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
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Treatment Preferences of Adults and Adolescents With Alopecia Areata
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
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Reflectance Confocal Microscopy and Dermoscopy: Insights Into Linear Alopecia in Pediatric Patients
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
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Possible Association Between Genetically Predicted Rheumatoid Arthritis and Alopecia Areata
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
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Clinical Benefits of Baricitinib Therapy in Patients With Severe Alopecia Areata
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
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Screening For Latent Infectious Disease in Patients With Alopecia Areata Before Using JAK Inhibitors
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
The Dermatologist
alopecia areata
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Utilizing Autologous Adipose Tissue Injection in Alopecia Treatment
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
The Dermatologist
alopecia areata
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Association Between Zinc Deficiency and Alopecia Areata
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
The Dermatologist
alopecia areata
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Links Between Alopecia Areata and Auditory Dysfunction
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
The Dermatologist
psoriasis0
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Altered Lysine Crotonylation Identified in Psoriatic Skin
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
The Dermatologist
FDA Alerts
FDA Approves Icotyde (icotrokinra) for the Treatment of Moderate-To-Severe Plaque Psoriasis in Adults and Pediatric Patients
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
The Dermatologist
FDA Alerts
FDA Approves Cosentyx for the Treatment of Pediatric Patients Aged 12 Years and Older With Moderate-To-Severe Hidradenitis Suppurativa
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
The Dermatologist
atopic dermatitis
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Mixed Associations Between Socioeconomic Status and Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis Highlight Research Gaps
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
The Dermatologist
FDA Alerts
FDA Approves Sotyktu for the Treatment of Adults with Active Psoriatic Arthritis
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
The Dermatologist
psoriasis
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Biologic Therapy Improves Psychological Well-Being and Quality of Life in Psoriasis
03/03/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
Biologic therapy for moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis was associated with marked improvements in psychological distress and quality of life in a real-world clinical setting.
Biologic therapy for moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis was associated with marked improvements in psychological distress and quality of life in a real-world clinical setting.
Biologic therapy for...
03/03/2026
The Dermatologist
psoriasis
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Low Prevalence but Meaningful Impact of Psychological Symptoms Seen in Well-Controlled Psoriasis
02/03/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
Anxiety and depression symptoms can still occur in young adults with well-controlled psoriasis, even when disease activity is minimal, according to a cross-sectional study exploring psychological distress and its potential biological...
Anxiety and depression symptoms can still occur in young adults with well-controlled psoriasis, even when disease activity is minimal, according to a cross-sectional study exploring psychological distress and its potential biological...
Anxiety and depression symptoms...
02/03/2026
The Dermatologist
psoriasis
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Mathematical Modeling Study Highlights Cytokine Balance and Stem Cell Feedback in Psoriasis Control
01/22/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
A new systems biology study using mathematical modeling provides insight into how cytokine imbalance drives psoriasis flares and suggests that restoring immune-epidermal feedback.
A new systems biology study using mathematical modeling provides insight into how cytokine imbalance drives psoriasis flares and suggests that restoring immune-epidermal feedback.
A new systems biology study...
01/22/2026
The Dermatologist
Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma
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Managing Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma
01/06/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
An updated evidence-based review outlines contemporary strategies for evaluating and managing cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma.
An updated evidence-based review outlines contemporary strategies for evaluating and managing cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma.
An updated evidence-based review...
01/06/2026
The Dermatologist
Atopic dermatitis
FDA Alerts
FDA Approves Roflumilast Cream 0.05% for Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis in Children Aged 2 to 5
10/06/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
On October 6, 2025, the US FDA approved ZORYVE (roflumilast) cream 0.05% for the topical treatment of mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis in pediatric patients aged 2 to 5 years.
On October 6, 2025, the US FDA approved ZORYVE (roflumilast) cream 0.05% for the topical treatment of mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis in pediatric patients aged 2 to 5 years.
On October 6, 2025, the US FDA...
10/06/2025
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