Navigating New Treatments From Alopecia to Atopic Dermatitis

September marks Alopecia Awareness Month, and this issue of Dermatology Times reflects the momentum building around care for patients living with alopecia areata.

Advancing Alopecia Areata Care

Our cover story, from Victoria Garcia-Albea, NP, takes stock of what's new in alopecia areata treatment and looks ahead to what's coming through the pipeline, offering clinicians a clear-eyed view of an evolving treatment landscape and the options patients may soon have beyond what's currently available.

Putting Cosmetic SPF to the Test

Other notable mentions in this issue include Sophia Tam and Andrew Fuchs, PharmD, RPHI, BCGP, who take a closer look at makeup products with sun protection factor (SPF) and whether they hold up as a stand-alone layer of sun protection. As patients increasingly fold sunscreen into their beauty routines, their piece offers useful clarity on where cosmetic SPF products fall short and how clinicians can guide patients toward more reliable protection.

Navigating Psoriasis Treatment Escalation

Sarah Tonelli, MD, FAAD, also contributes a practical look at therapy escalation in psoriasis, walking through the common missteps clinicians make when moving patients to the next line of treatment. Her piece is a timely resource for anyone looking to sharpen their approach to sequencing and switching therapies with confidence.

Where Digital Meets Clinical Dermatology

Candice Fortunato, MD, asks a question worth sitting with in "Mind the Gap: Will Digital Replace Clinical?"—a thoughtful examination of how digital tools and teledermatology are reshaping the field, and where in-person clinical judgment still holds its ground.

Looking Ahead to Eczema Awareness Month

Looking ahead, October brings Eczema Awareness Month, and this issue also includes a recap of the need-to-know updates in atopic dermatitis treatment from 2026, rounding up the developments clinicians should have on their radar as the year's data continue to take shape.

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