Drug Watch

New therapies raise patient expectations for fast efficacy, lower costs, and fewer adverse effects.

This episode highlights findings from an investigative study exploring the molecular targeting of biologics for psoriasis, the IL-17 drug class, how bimekizumab is different, plus more.

Possible melanoma treatments have had multiple newsworthy events since July 2021.

Incyte announced the FDA has approved its topical selective Janus kinase (JAK)1/JAK2 inhibitor ruxolitinib (Opzelura) for the treatment of mild to moderate atopic dermatitis.

In this exclusive video interview, Zoe Diana Draelos, MD, Dermatology Times chief medical editor, weighs in on the recent Black Box Warning issued by the FDA to certain JAK inhibitors.

The FDA has approved halobetasol propionate foam, 0.05% (Lexette; Mayne Pharma), a potent topical corticosteroid, for the treatment of plaque psoriasis in adolescent patients.

The topical HDAC inhibitor remetinostat demonstrated favorable tolerability and clinically significant efficacy in reducing disease burden in patients with basal cell carcinoma, according to results from a phase 2 trial.

Although JAK inhibitors have shown efficacy in treating challenging conditions, federal regulators continue their safety reviews.

Mark Lebwohl, MD, takes a deep dive in the recent delay in approval for multiple JAK inhibitor drugs for treatment of inflammatory skin conditions such as psoriasis and atopic dermatitis. He also discusses the impact of the delay, as well as the benefits of JAK inhibitors for inflammatory skin diseases, and an outlook for the future of this drug class.

The FDA is now requiring black box warning for certain JAK inhibitors used to treat arthritis. This news comes amid delay in FDA approval for multiple JAK inhibitors for the treatment of inflammatory skin conditions.

A phase 3 trial studied the effectiveness of oral abrocitinib along with topical therapy for moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis in teens.

A recent statement by Regeneron noted that chronic spontaneous urticaria is the fifth disease associated with positive Phase 3 results involving the monoclonal antibody.

The FDA has granted priority review to Merck’s application for pembrolizumab, a treatment for melanoma.

UCB announced that more than 90% of patients treated with bimekizumab have maintained IGA 1/0 results in their long-term BE BRIGHT trial.

The FDA has accepted the New Drug Application (NDA) for tapinarof as a treatment for plaque psoriasis in adults and set the PDUFA target action date to Q2 2022.

Mark Lebwohl, MD, explains the recent delay in approval of JAK inhibitors by the FDA, how it is affecting the inflammatory skin disease community, and if physicians should be concerned.

The FDA has granted priority review to a supplemental biologics license application for pembrolizumab for the use as an adjuvant treatment in adult and pediatric patients with stage IIB or IIC melanoma following complete resection.

The results from the Heads Up study were published in JAMA Dermatology, which demonstrated upadacitinib was superior to dupilumab in treating atopic dermatitis.

Ritlecitinib, an investigational covalent kinase inhibitor, achieved its primary endpoint and demonstrated statistically significant efficacy compared to placebo in treating alopecia areata.

Joshua Zeichner, MD, associate professor of dermatology and director of cosmetic & clinical research in dermatology, Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, discusses the impact of the recent FDA approval of Twyneo (Sol-Gel) for the treatment of acne.

Immunotherapy agent nemvaleukin alfa was granted an FDA fast track designation for the treatment of patient’s mucosal melanoma for previously undergone treatment with an anti-PD-L1 therapy.

MediWound Ltd, announced the results for its CIDS trial studying NexoBrid as a treatment for children with severe thermal burns.

Dalbavancin has received FDA approval to treat acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections in pediatric patients.

The FDA has granted an orphan drug designation to alrizomadlin as a potential therapeutic option for patients with stage IIB-IV melanoma.

The newest FDA indication allows for greater distribution to younger but equally vulnerable immunocompromised patients.