This week’s review highlights pediatric oral minoxidil guidance, alopecia areata imaging, inherited skin disorder growth patterns, total-body photography, and radiofrequency microneedling for rosacea.

Two claims analyses of hidradenitis suppurativa showed similar symptom prevalence in males and females and lower dermatologist access among rural patients than urban patients.

Day 3 of Fall Clinical 2026 featured roflumilast data in genital psoriasis, long-term JAK inhibitor safety in atopic dermatitis, and expert insights on setting expectations in HS, treating advanced cSCC, and screening aesthetic patients.

In a retrospective study of 393 patients, 51.9% had at least 1 abnormal LFT during follow-up, but only 1.1% had elevations above 3 times the upper limit of normal.

Patients with plaque psoriasis treated with roflumilast cream or foam reported greater improvements in sexual function and relationships vs vehicle, including those with genital involvement at baseline.

The second day of Fall Clinical 2026 brought new psoriasis data on ixekizumab plus tirzepatide and 2-year icotrokinra results, along with 3-year nemolizumab findings, upadacitinib switch data, and expert guidance on choosing a biologic in atopic dermatitis.

No skin lesion flares were observed through 16 weeks after switching from dupilumab to upadacitinib; itch flares occurred in 3.6% to 4.8% of patients with baseline WP-NRS scores of 6 or lower.

Three-year ARCADIA LTE data show sustained skin clearance and itch control with nemolizumab in moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis.