Top 5 Articles of the Month: September 2026

New indications for superficial basal cell carcinoma and adolescent alopecia areata expanded treatment options, while psoriasis and rare disease candidates advanced through FDA review.

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.

At Fall Clinical 2026, Glynis Ablon, MD, recommends body dysmorphic disorder screening and systematic documentation in aesthetics, plus early combination therapy for multifactorial alopecia.

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.