skin curriculum

Original Article : Phase 3 Trial of Nemolizumab in Patients with Prurigo Nodularis What are the key takeaways of this article? Prurigo nodularis (PN) is a chronic skin condition marked by severe, relentless itching and hard bumps caused by repeated scratching. Many patients describe it simply as “chronic itch” or are told they have “neurodermatitis.” PN is not the same as atopic dermatitis (eczema), although the two can overlap. In PN, itch is the central problem, often leadi

Original Article : Skin Barrier Dysfunction in Acne Vulgaris: Pathogenesis and Therapeutic Approaches What are the key takeaways of this article? Acne vulgaris is one of the most common dermatologic conditions worldwide and its pathogenesis is traditionally described by four main processes: increased sebum production, follicular hyperkeratinization, bacterial colonization and proliferation within obstructed follicles, particularly by Cutibacterium acnes , and subsequent immun

Original Article : Understanding Burdens and Barriers to Dermatological Management, and Potential for Virtual Care in Northern and Rural Canadian Indigenous Communities: A National Healthcare Practitioner Cross-Sectional Survey Analysis What are the key takeaways of this article? Northern and Rural Canadian Indigenous communities (NRCIC) face long-standing systemic inequities, mainly rooted in colonial history, geographic isolation, and limited local resources. These factors

Original Article : Risk of Suicide and Psychiatric Disorders Among Isotretinoin Users: A Meta-Analysis What are the key takeaways of this article? This large meta-analysis aimed to clarify whether isotretinoin, a widely used treatment for severe acne, is associated with increased risk of suicide or psychiatric disorders. The study synthesized data from 25 observational studies involving over 1.6 million participants, analyzing both the absolute and relative risks of psychiatr

Original Article :   Risk of major adverse cardiovascular events and venous thromboembolic events between patients with psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis on tumor necrosis factor inhibitors, interleukin 17 inhibitors, interleukin 12/23 inhibitors, and interleukin 23 inhibitors: An emulated target trial analysis What are the key takeaways of this article? Psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, collectively referred to as psoriatic disease, are chronic inflammatory conditions that n

Original Article :   Efficacy, safety, and target engagement of dazukibart, an IFNβ specific monoclonal antibody, in adults with...

Original Article : At-Home LED Devices for the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis What are the key...

Original Article : Combination of Baricitinib and Phototherapy in Adults With Active Vitiligo: A Randomized Clinical Trial What are the...

Original Article : The polyamine-regulating enzyme SSAT1 impairs tissue regulatory T cell function in chronic cutaneous inflammation What...

Original Article : Development of the acne-specific quality of life questionnaire Quality of Life Relevance-Acne What are the key...

Original Article : A Maximum-Use Trial of Ruxolitinib Cream in Children Aged 2-11 Years with Moderate to Severe Atopic Dermatitis What...

Original Article : Atopic dermatitis and tobacco smoke exposure during childhood and adolescence What are the key takeaways of this...

Original Article : Seeing beyond skin deep: High-resolution ultrasound in dermatology—A comprehensive review and future prospects What...

Original Article : Psoriasis Risk With Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors What are the key takeaways of this article? A novel study by To et...

Original Article : Upadacitinib in Adolescents With Moderate to Severe Atopic Dermatitis: Analysis of 3 Phase 3 Randomized Clinical...