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Targeting the Root: IFNβ Inhibition Shows Promise in Dermatomyositis

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

Zili Zhou

Jul 222 min read

Should We Follow the Light? A Review of LED Devices in Acne Treatment

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

Taylor Skinner

Jul 72 min read

Turning the Tide on Vitiligo: Can JAK Inhibitors and Phototherapy Paint a New Future?

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

Adam Bai

Jun 302 min read

Restoring Immune Balance: Targeting SSAT to Treat Psoriasis and Chronic Inflammation

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

Miranda Branyiczky

May 242 min read

More Than Skin Deep: Measuring the Emotional Toll of Acne

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

Megan Lowe

Apr 162 min read

Re-Framing The Safety of JAK Inhibitors: A Maximum-Use Trial of Topical Ruxolitinib in Children with Eczema

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

Nicholas Chiang

Mar 213 min read

No Link Between Smoking and Eczema

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

Parsa Abdi

Feb 272 min read

Applications of High-Resolution Ultrasound in Dermatology

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

Zili Zhou

Feb 112 min read

Unveiling the Hidden Cost: Navigating Psoriasis Risk with Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors

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

Adam Bai

Jan 262 min read

Upadacitinib: A Promising Long-Term Treatment for Teens with Moderate-to-Severe Eczema

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

Miranda Branyiczky

Jan 143 min read

Caused by COVID? The Risk of Autoimmune Disorders Following COVID Infection

Original Article : Long-Term Risk of Autoimmune and Autoinflammatory Connective Tissue Disorders Following COVID-19 What are the key...

Taylor Skinner

Dec 16, 20242 min read

New Insights on the Vitiligo Area Scoring Index: Validity and Change Thresholds Revealed

Original Article : Psychometric Properties and Meaningful Change Thresholds of the Vitiligo Area Scoring Index What are the key...

Megan Lowe

Dec 2, 20242 min read

The Rising Global Burden of Melanoma

Original Article : Global Burden of Cutaneous Melanoma in 2020 and Projections to 2040 What are the key takeaways of this article? A new...

Parsa Abdi

Nov 19, 20242 min read

Urban Struggles: The Overlooked Burden of Atopic Dermatitis and Skin Infections in Indigenous Youth in Cities

Original Article : The burden of atopic dermatitis and bacterial skin infections among urban‐living Indigenous children and young people...

Megan Lowe

Oct 30, 20242 min read

The Effects of Smoking Cessation on the Skin: Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Original Article : Smoking Cessation and Risk of Hidradenitis Suppurativa Development What are the key takeaways of this article?...

Taylor Skinner

Oct 14, 20243 min read

From Spot to Spread: Decoding the Genetics Behind Melanoma’s In-situ to Invasive Evolution

Original Article : Exploring the Germline Genetics of In Situ and Invasive Cutaneous Melanoma A Genome-Wide Association Study...

Sascha Azoulay

Oct 3, 20243 min read

Elevated Comorbidities in New Alopecia Areata Diagnoses

Original Article : Immune-Mediated and Psychiatric Comorbidities Among Patients Newly Diagnosed With Alopecia Areata What are the key...

Parsa Abdi

Sep 15, 20242 min read

The Potential of JAK Inhibitors in Revolutionizing Alopecia Areata Treatment

Original Article : Janus Kinase Inhibitors for Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis What are the key takeaways of this...

Megan Lowe

Sep 1, 20242 min read

Personalized Medicine for Psoriasis: The Impact of Clinical Characteristics on Biologic Treatments

Original Article : Clinical Characteristics Associated With Response to Biologics in the Treatment of Psoriasis: A Meta-Analysis What are...

Sascha Azoulay

Aug 27, 20243 min read

Thinking About Topicals: A Comparison of Clascoterone, Trifarotene, and Tazarotene.

Original Article: Comparison of the Efficacy of Clascoterone, Trifarotene, and Tazarotene for the Treatment of Acne: A Systematic...

Taylor Skinner

Jul 31, 20242 min read

The Salt Factor: How Sodium Impacts Skin Health in Eczema

Original Article: Sodium Intake and Atopic Dermatitis What are the key takeaways of this article? In a recent study published in JAMA...

Parsa Abdi

Jul 14, 20242 min read

Uncovering the Triggers: A Comprehensive Review of Drug-Induced Dermatomyositis

Original Article: Causes and Clinical Presentation of Drug-Induced Dermatomyositis What are the key takeaways of this article?...

Megan Lowe

Jul 9, 20242 min read