Dermatology

The AJMC® Dermatology compendium is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and expert insights for diseases related to the skin, hair, and nails.

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Chronic Hand Eczema Has Significant Impacts on Patients' Lives, Survey Reveals

April 22nd 2025

Dermatology providers reported strong impacts on the work and home life of patients with moderate to severe chronic hand eczema, a manifestation of atopic dermatitis.

Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD, MSCI
Addressing Unmet Needs, Emerging Treatment for Atopic Dermatitis: Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD

April 9th 2025

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Review Explores Skin Health Risks of US Migrant Populations

April 9th 2025

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Managing Skin Conditions: Highlighting Ruxolitinib Cream, Phototherapy Efficacy and Cost

April 8th 2025

Crystal Aguh, MD, FAAD
Bridging Education Gaps in Treatment for Scarring Alopecia With Innovative Approaches

March 28th 2025

Topical Therapies for the Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis: Balancing Safety, Efficacy, and Access

Develop a deeper understanding of the atopic dermatitis (AD) patient journey, explore topical therapies and treatment sequencing advancements, and gain insight regarding the payer’s perspective on AD therapies.

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April 29th 2025

Treatment Gaps in the Management of Generalized Pustular Psoriasis: Enhancing the Role of Managed Care

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April 29th 2025

Advancing Patient Outcomes in Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Updates and Strategies for Managed Care

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Top 5 Most-Read Dermatology Content of 2023
December 28th 2023

Top 5 Most-Read Dermatology Content of 2023

Cameron Santoro
The top 5 most-read dermatology content of 2023 included topics in melanoma, acne scarring, hidradenitis suppurativa, chronic kidney disease, hyperhidrosis, and infertility rates.
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December 27th 2023

Examining Skin Cancer Beliefs and Behaviors Among Hispanic People in Florida, Puerto Rico

Cameron Santoro
A study found Hispanic people in Tampa, Florida and Ponce, Puerto Rico are prone to sunburns but lack sun safety habits, putting them at higher risk for skin cancer.
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December 18th 2023

FDA Approves Tralokinumab for Adolescents With Atopic Dermatitis

Cameron Santoro
The human monoclonal antibody known as tralokinumab-ldrm was tested and approved as a safe, effective treatment for pediatric patients with atopic dermatitis aged 12 to 17 years old.
ICYMI: Highlights From AAD 2023
December 18th 2023

ICYMI: Highlights From AAD 2023

Cameron Santoro
The 2023 coverage of the annual meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) included FDA approvals, new treatment methods, patient advocacy, and more.
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December 15th 2023

What We’re Reading: Inflation Penalties; Melanoma Vaccine; Respiratory Vaccine Coverage

AJMC Staff
A vaccine is showing promising results in treating melanoma; the Biden administration will implement inflation penalties on dozens of drugmakers to reduce out-of-pocket costs for Medicare recipients; the CDC issued an alert urging health care providers to increase immunization coverage for influenza, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
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December 12th 2023

How Diet Is Related to Hidradenitis Suppurativa Symptoms

Cameron Santoro
Hidradenitis suppurativa can either worsen or benefit depending on various dietary influences, either included, or excluded by the patient.
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December 7th 2023

Review Examines Pros and Cons in AI Detection of Skin Cancer

Cameron Santoro
Utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) to diagnose skin cancer raises concerns around the level of accuracy it delivers consumers, health care professionals, and other dermatology experts.
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December 5th 2023

Vitamin D Analogues Combined With Topical Corticosteroids Successfully Treats Vitiligo

Cameron Santoro
Patients with vitiligo can increase repigmentation through vitamin D and topical corticosteroid therapy.
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November 24th 2023

Neoadjuvant Cemiplimab in CSCC Can Reduce Treatment Burden in Adjuvant Setting, Says Dr Neil D. Gross

Laura Joszt, MA
Neoadjuvant cemiplimab followed by surgery resulted in favorable survival outcomes for patients with resectable stage II to IV cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (CSCC), addressing an area of unmet need, explained Neil D. Gross, MD, FACS, of MD Anderson.
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November 19th 2023

Navigator Program Improves Continuity of Care for Patients With Skin of Color

Laura Joszt, MA
Patients with diverse skin types can experience diagnostic delays, access to care issues, and quality-of-life burdens that a navigator program may be able to help alleviate.
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November 15th 2023

Remibrutinib Shows Promise for Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria in Phase 3 Trials

Rose McNulty
Remibrutinib, an investigational, highly selective Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitor, showed favorable results in the treatment of chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) in as early as 2 weeks in the phase 3 REMIX-1 and REMIX-2 studies.
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November 9th 2023

Dermatologists Play Crucial Role in Support and Inclusivity of Transgender and Gender-Diverse Patients

Emma Andrus
Understanding the needs of gender-diverse patients and patients receiving gender-affirming hormones is crucial to equitable care and properly addressing patients' needs.
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November 7th 2023

Dr Peter Lio Lists Dermatology Treatment Barriers

Brooke McCormick Hayden E. Klein
Peter A. Lio, MD, clinical assistant professor of dermatology and pediatrics at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, lists barriers to care for dermatology patients.
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October 31st 2023

Secukinumab Gains FDA Approval to Treat Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Laura Joszt, MA
The approval of secukinumab is the second approved biologic to treat hidradenitis suppurativa.
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October 23rd 2023

Darker Skin Means Different Presentations of Skin Diseases, Explains Dr James Song

Hayden E. Klein
Recognizing that skin diseases such as atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, and hidradenitis suppurativa present differently in skin of color can prevent delays in diagnosis and treatment, explained James Song, MD, director of clinical research and associate chief medical officer at Frontier Dermatology.
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October 21st 2023

Addressing the Psychosocial Impacts of Inflammatory Skin Conditions in Patient Care

Kaitlyn Bader
Lauren Miller, PA-C, kicked off the inaugural 2023 Inflammatory Disease Summit by discussing the psychosocial impacts related to atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, and hidradenitis suppurativa.
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October 20th 2023

Immunotherapy, Targeted Therapy Efficacy in Melanoma, and Managing Toxicities

Laura Joszt, MA
During a recent Institute for Value-Based Medicine® event, speakers discussed the use of immunotherapy and targeted therapy to treat melanoma and managing the toxicities of these treatments.
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October 13th 2023

Study Explores Dermatologic Patient Journey to Enhance Patient Care and Address Unmet Needs

Emma Andrus
A European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology study explored the pathway from dermatologic consult to diagnosis to treatment and outcomes in the health care system.
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October 11th 2023

Uptake of Vitiligo Treatment Low in the First Year After Diagnosis

Maggie L. Shaw
For patients who had 12 months of continuous health care coverage before and after receiving a diagnosis of vitiligo, treatment rates were at suboptimal levels.
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October 6th 2023

Immunotherapy Treatment Can Cause Skin-Related Toxicities

Rylan DeStefano
There are many immunotherapy-caused skin toxicities, but most can be easily managed.
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October 6th 2023

SGM Patients With Chronic Inflammatory Skin Diseases Affected by Obstacles to Care

Justina Petrullo
Sexual and gender minority (SGM) patients with chronic inflammatory skin diseases (CSIDs) may be disproportionately influenced by cost and noncost obstacles to health care.
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September 27th 2023

Nurse Practitioner Lisa Kottschade Discusses Immune-Related Adverse Events, Biomarkers

Brooke McCormick
Lisa Kottschade, RN, CNP, FAPO, a nurse practitioner at Mayo Clinic, discussed immune-related adverse events and biomarkers in relation to melanoma treatment.
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September 24th 2023

Truncal Acne Negatively Affects Quality of Life, Self-Perception in Adolescents and Young Adults

Justina Petrullo
A survey indicated that truncal acne may negatively impact adolescents’ and young adults’ quality of life and self-perception.
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September 22nd 2023

Dr Meredith McKean Shares New Melanoma Studies, Treatment Developments

Brooke McCormick
Meredith McKean, MD, MPH, the associate director of the Sarah Cannon Research Institute's Melanoma and Skin Cancer Research Program at Tennessee Oncology, discussed new melanoma studies and treatment developments.
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September 19th 2023

Adalimumab Plus Surgery Delivers Better Outcomes Than Adalimumab Alone for HS

Justina Petrullo
Adalimumab in conjunction with surgery demonstrated more clinical effectiveness and improved quality of life in patients with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) compared with outcomes in those treated with adalimumab alone.
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September 14th 2023

HS May Cause Skin Changes That Might Lead to Peripheral Neuropathy

Justina Petrullo
Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) may involve skin or nerve ending changes that could lead to peripheral neuropathy and changes in the transduction of specific stimuli.
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September 13th 2023

No Significant Differences in Resistance Observed Against 7 Antibiotics in Those With AV

Justina Petrullo
No significant differences in resistance were observed against participants with acne vulgaris (AV) against 7 antibiotics.
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September 8th 2023

Fecal Microbiota Different Between Patients With Melanoma, Controls

Justina Petrullo
Fecal microbiota profiles were observed to be significantly different among patients with melanoma and controls, as well as those with early-stage and late-stage melanoma.
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September 6th 2023

HS in Elderly Patients Possibly Associated With Male Sex, Study Suggests

Justina Petrullo
Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) in elderly patients is not unusual and may be associated with male sex, study suggests.
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August 24th 2023

HS Leads to Substantial Decline in Work Ability, Productivity

Justina Petrullo
Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) contributes to an extensive weakening in work ability and productivity, as well as large loss of gross value added.
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