
A new review argues that bulevirtide is unlikely to succeed as a stand-alone treatment and calls for combination regimens that restore antiviral immunity.

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A new review argues that bulevirtide is unlikely to succeed as a stand-alone treatment and calls for combination regimens that restore antiviral immunity.

A dermatology review proposes sorting patients with overlapping atopic dermatitis and alopecia areata into 3 immunophenotype-guided archetypes to select and sequence systemic therapy.

A Lancet Neurology review detailed how Epstein-Barr virus reprograms B cells to trigger multiple sclerosis in genetically susceptible carriers, and outlined the prophylactic vaccines, therapeutic vaccines, antivirals, and T-cell therapies now in clinical testing to interrupt that process.

A Boston population health roundtable examined why patients with atopic dermatitis often stayed undertreated despite an expanding set of therapeutics.

CAR T-cell therapy shows early promise for refractory myasthenia gravis, improving symptoms with mild adverse effects as larger trials loom.

AHSCT resets the immune system in highly active RRMS after high-efficacy drugs fail, delivering higher NEDA, fewer relapses, and durable function gains.

Smartphone remote monitoring captures between-visit symptom changes in myasthenia gravis, spotting week-to-week swings and enabling earlier symptom management than clinic visits.

New study validates CVI Range-CR for measuring real-world vision in kids with cerebral visual impairment and tracking change over time.

Early multiple sclerosis symptoms may start years before relapse, as genetic markers of MS, MRI changes, and neurofilament rise reveal hidden signs of MS.

JAK inhibitors are reshaping alopecia areata care, while global registries aim to address long-term safety and effectiveness data gaps.

New review finds psoriasis biologics generally preserve kidney function, with IL-17 inhibitors showing potential renal benefits.

Topical delgocitinib in chronic hand eczema improves clearance and itch fast, with placebo-like safety.

A multidisciplinary Philadelphia roundtable surfaced the structural barriers that keep people with AD from reaching effective therapy.

Structured CHE diagnosis improves outcomes: a multicenter CRF clarifies causes for most patients with chronic hand eczema, addressing diagnosis challenges and guiding targeted care.

New formulations make topical retinoids for acne vulgaris and scarring more tolerable and effective, with promising data for trifarotene, tretinoin combinations, and retinols for acne.

Canadian dermatologists propose treat-to-target benchmarks for chronic hand eczema, pairing IGA-CHE and itch scores to guide therapy and follow-up.

Spanish dermatology consensus guides alopecia areata treatment escalation, highlighting JAK inhibitors, SALT-based staging, special-population care, and essential screening requirements.

The FDA's first new sunscreen ingredient approved in nearly 3 decades is set to reshape the US market. Here is what dermatologists need to know.

Dermatomyositis flares often match objective disease activity, with rash, weakness and fatigue as key signals; most flares don’t predict cancer.

New evidence links oxidative stress to vitiligo autoimmunity, highlighting antioxidant plus phototherapy or JAK combinations for better repigmentation.

A review finds diet, micronutrients, aerobic exercise, and mental health screening complement psoriasis treatment, lowering severity and comorbidity risk.

Alopecia areata shapes how people work, learn, and see themselves, a new occupational review finds, with barriers reaching far beyond hair loss.

GLP-1 medications in psoriasis show skin and inflammation gains beyond weight loss; early data in psoriatic arthritis lag as trials ramp up.

Psoriasis may share a tryptophan-driven metabolic pathway behind depression, arthritis, and metabolic syndrome.

New review guides hair loss care for transgender and gender-diverse patients, detailing how androgenic alopecia interacts with hormones and key therapies.

Three-year trial data show baricitinib sustains and deepens hair, eyebrow, and eyelash regrowth in severe alopecia areata, with stable long-term safety.

During a White House briefing, Mehmet Oz, MD, discussed the expansion of Trump Rx and crackdowns on duplicate ACA enrollment and fraudulent hospice programs.

Everyday skincare may expose you to microplastics and plastic-linked chemicals tied to skin disease and hormone disruption; dermatologists urge safer products and packaging.

The update makes biologics first-line treatment, adds comorbidity management guidance, and aligns practice with evolving European guidelines for psoriasis.

Systematic review finds SGLT2 inhibitors and newer CKD drugs boost QALYs and often save costs by delaying dialysis and transplant.