Cameron Santoro is an associate editor for The American Journal of Managed Care® (AJMC®), AJMC.com, and The Center for Biosimilars®.
Illuminating the Future: Dr Kristen Whitney on What's Next for Dermoscopy
Kristen Whitney, DO, FAAD, dermatologist within the Allegheny Health Network, discusses advancements in dermoscopy, predicting that emerging technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) will improve dermatologists' efficiency in monitoring and diagnosing skin conditions.
Alopecia Areata Research Increases Over the Last 2 Decades
A bibliometric analysis reveals a significant increase in research on alopecia areata treatment over the past 2 decades, with a focus on identifying effective therapies and understanding underlying mechanisms of the condition.
Expert Insights on Deuruxolitinib for Alopecia Areata
Arash Mostaghimi, MD, MPA, MPH, assistant professor of dermatology, director of the inpatient dermatology consult service, and codirector of the Complex Medical Dermatology Fellowship at Brigham & Women's Hospital, discusses the recent FDA approval of deuruxolitinib for the treatment of moderate to severe alopecia areata.
Research Explores Novel Insights on Pediatric Hair Loss
Posters presented at the Society for Pediatric Dermatology Annual Meeting shed new light on pediatric hair loss, including the rising prevalence of androgenetic alopecia in children, the potential of artificial intelligence to assess hair loss severity, and the long-term safety of ritlecitinib for treating alopecia areata in adolescents.
Advancements in Asthma Treatment: Next Steps and Insights From Clinical Development of Rilzabrutinib
Leda Mannent, MD, global project head, Immunology and Inflammation, Sanofi, outlines future steps for the clinical development of rilzabrutinib, as well as promising data to advance to phase 3 studies.
Black Women With Obesity, Elevated Leptin Levels at Higher Risk for Breast Cancer
The risk of early-onset breast cancer, particularly luminal A and triple-negative subtypes, was higher in Black women with obesity and high leptin levels compared with White women. This research highlights the urgent need for targeted interventions to address racial disparities in breast cancer outcomes.
Tiara Green Calls for Comprehensive Support for Rare and Chronic Diseases
Health care inequity is costing the United States billions of dollars without providing quality outcomes for patients with rare and chronic diseases, Tiara Green, MSEd, president of Accessia Health, tells The American Journal of Managed Care.
Risks, Benefits of Bilateral Mastectomy for Unilateral Breast Cancer
Despite a significant increase in women with unilateral breast cancer who received a bilateral mastectomy, this study found no survival benefit compared with other treatment options. Although removing the unaffected breast reduces the risk of developing cancer in the other breast, results did not show decreased risk of death from breast cancer.
Exploring Comorbidities, Dupilumab Treatment in Pediatric Alopecia Areata
Two posters presented at the Society for Pediatric Dermatology Annual Meeting explored common health conditions linked to childhood alopecia areata and the effectiveness of dupilumab treatment in children with both alopecia areata and atopic dermatitis.
Diagnosing and Managing Scarring Alopecia in Adolescents
Marissa Joseph, MD, MSc, FRCPC, medical director at Women’s College Hospital in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, highlighted cases from her practice to illustrate the recommended approach to scarring inflammatory scalp dermatosis in adolescents at the Society for Pediatric Dermatology Annual Meeting.