Dermatology Times, June 2020 (Vol. 41, No. 6)

June 24, 2020

For the first time, there are trials looking at therapies that actually heal epidermolysis bullosa (EB) wounds, offering hope for patients suffering from the rare genetic disorder.

June 23, 2020

Recent data sheds light on the pathogenesis of rosacea and outlines treatment options to better manage patients.

June 17, 2020

Researchers investigated the long-term efficacy of low-dose vismodegib in locally advanced basal cell carcinoma patients who achieved complete remission.

June 16, 2020

Vince Bertucci, M.D., offers tips for building trust, addressing concerns during a cosmetic patient consultation.

June 15, 2020

For nonaggressive basal cell carcinomas, laser therapy could be a practical treatment and management solution, according to the authors of a recent review.

June 15, 2020

Jonathan H. Zippin, M.D., Ph.D., explains what existing drugs and investigational compounds that inhibit the JAK-STAT pathway are being investigated as treatment for atopic dermatitis, alopecia areata, vitiligo and psoriasis.

June 08, 2020

The topical combination of tretinoin 0.05% lotion and azelaic acid 15% foam improved truncal acne and may be an alternative to oral antibiotic treatment, according to recent case studies.

June 05, 2020

Efforts are underway to identify new therapeutic methods that can offer improved outcomes for patients with hidradenitis suppurativa.

June 05, 2020

Recognition of patients with hereditary melanoma is important not only because these individuals require careful surveillance for future primary melanomas, but also because they may be predisposed to multiple other types of malignancies because of their genetic mutation, says Hensin Tsao, M.D., Ph.D.

June 04, 2020

A new energy-based device delivering ultrafast pulses of high amplitude electrical energy to nonthermally preferentially clear targeted cell rich lesions is proving to be a very useful treatment modality for a number of benign dermatologic lesions.

May 18, 2020

A third-year resident in the department of dermatology at the University of California, Irvine has kicked off a passion project turning discarded sterilization wrap into face masks with a high filter efficiency. She hopes these will fill a need as well as reserve N95 masks and surgical masks for those procedures that they are designated.

May 11, 2020

Amgen releases positive phase 3 results evaluating U.S. FDA-approved apremilast (Otezla) for the treatment of mild-to-moderate plaque psoriasis in adults.

April 16, 2020

LEO Pharma announces azelaic acid foam 15% (Finacea) is now available on the market to treat inflammatory papules and pustules of mild-to-moderate rosacea.

April 15, 2020

Brodalumab, guselkumab, ixekizumab and risankizumab stood out among 15 biologic and oral medications as having the highest short- and long-term response rates for the treatment of moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis, according to a recent meta-analysis.

April 15, 2020

Current joint psoriasis guidelines from the American Academy of Dermatology and the National Psoriasis Foundation emphasize the need to help patients understand the relationship between psoriasis and comorbid conditions and the importance of seeking appropriate interventions as needed.

April 10, 2020

Eli Lilly announces the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of ixekizumab (Taltz) for treatment of moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis in pediatric patients 6 and under 18 who are also eligible for phototherapy and systemic therapy.

March 13, 2020

Stem cell factor, a growth factor critical for melanocyte survival, may play an important role in the development of benign and malignant skin hyperpigmentation disorders.

January 29, 2020

Chemical peels offer important advantages for treating melasma. Researchers offer insights from a review of recent advances in chemical peel treatments in melasma and acne.

November 24, 2019

An expert speaks with Dermatology Times about the nuances of diagnosing, treating and managing eczema in black patients.