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Pediatric Hereditary Angioedema Treatment Options Growing

— From scant data, the armamentarium is expanding, with an increasing evidence base

A photo of angiodema at the lower lip of a child.

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GLP-1 Drug Makes Its Case for Treating Plaque Psoriasis

Adding tirzepatide helped patients shed pounds, improved complete skin clearance rates

May 15, 2026 • 5 min read
Make the Diagnosis: This Is a Curious Cluster. Can You Diagnose It?

A 21-year-old woman visited her doctor for multiple moles on her chest that first developed in her early teenage years and progressively increased in size and quantity over the years. Can you diagnose the patient?

May 14, 2026 • 0 min read
New Name for PCOS More Accurately Reflects Condition

The condition is now called polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome

May 13, 2026 • 4 min read
Nurse Tortured, Prosecutors Say; Hantavirus Case Critically Ill; Skin Cream Recall

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May 13, 2026 • 3 min read
New Name for PCOS More Accurately Reflects Condition

The condition is now called polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome

Nurse Tortured, Prosecutors Say; Hantavirus Case Critically Ill; Skin Cream Recall

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Dermatology Case Studies

Patient Develops Inflamed Rash After Double Mastectomy

Incision sites were itchy, painful, red, and oozing and were not showing signs of healing

A photo of a woman with skin allergy test patches on her back.
Pebbled Skin and Excessive Hair Growth on a 5-Year-Old's Back

Just two of the multiple symptoms that began to emerge shortly after birth

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Shingles Recurrence or Something Worse?

Bedside skin punch biopsy proved crucial

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Drug Targeting TLRs in Cutaneous Lupus Looks Good in Mid-Stage Studies

Dose-response signal appears in phase II trial, and all doses are better than placebo

May 11, 2026 • 4 min read
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In Severe Scabies, Standard-Dose Ivermectin Superior to High Dose

While ivermectin is recommended, optimal dosing has been unclear

May 08, 2026 • 3 min read
A computer rendering of a scabies mite.
NPF Primer: GLP-1s Worth Considering as Adjunct for Select Psoriasis Patients

Mounting evidence of improved outcomes as add-on to psoriasis drugs in patients with obesity

May 03, 2026 • 4 min read
A photo of a person’s knee affected by psoriasis.
Hereditary Angioedema Prophylaxis: Persistence and Adherence

Data show many patients discontinue or switch treatment within the first year

May 01, 2026 • 3 min read
A photo of a man who’s lips are swollen from hereditary angioedema.
Hereditary Angioedema: Epidemiology and Prevalence

The picture on this rare condition has been getting clearer

May 01, 2026 • 3 min read
A photo of a man’s lips swollen from hereditary angioedema.
Make the Diagnosis: Is This Eruption Related to the Patient's Acne? His Ulcerative Colitis?

A 32-year-old man visited his doctor for a pustular eruption that developed within the last week. Can you diagnose the patient?

Apr 20, 2026 • 0 min read
Image of large pustules on a man's back.
Can Children's Allergic Rhinitis Be Prevented?

Studies suggest a way to call off the so-called atopic march

Apr 17, 2026 • 4 min read
A photo of a toddler with an atopic dermatitis rash on his face.
The Truth About Red Light Therapy Masks, According to a Dermatologist

Are these skin care devices all hype, or are there science-backed benefits?

Apr 15, 2026 • 3 min read
A photo of a woman wearing a red light mask.
Despite Concerns Over Breast Screening, FDA OKs New Use for Dermal Filler

A postmarketing study will assess whether Radiesse interferes with breast imaging

Apr 08, 2026 • 2 min read
FDA APPROVED Subdermal implant (Radiesse) over a photo of a woman receiving dermal filler in her neck.
Is 'Butt Microneedling' the Secret to a Youthful Rear? Dermatologist Weighs In

Kelly Ripa recently discussed her attempt to stop her tush from aging

Apr 07, 2026 • 3 min read
A photo of a dermatologist using a microneedling device on a woman’s buttocks.
Quiz Time: What Drug Was Tied to 8 Deaths?

You passed medical training, now see if you can pass our weekly quiz

Apr 04, 2026 • 1 min read
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Novel Therapies for Hidradenitis Suppurativa Produce Rapid, Deepening Responses

Responses include total clearance in up to 30% of patients treated with sonelokimab, povorcitinib

Apr 03, 2026 • 4 min read
AAD over a photo of a dermatologist examining the numerous birthmarks on a woman's back.
'Incredible' Response Rates in Atopic Dermatitis With Drugs From China

Historically good results with IL-4 inhibitors raise questions with U.S. audience

Apr 02, 2026 • 5 min read
AAD over a photo of a dermatologist examining the numerous birthmarks on a woman's back.
New TYK2 Inhibitors for Psoriasis Achieve High Clearance Rates in Randomized Trials

Three-fourths of patients have 70-75% improvement at 16 weeks with zasocitinib, envudeucitinib

Apr 01, 2026 • 4 min read
AAD over a photo of a dermatologist examining the numerous birthmarks on a woman's back.
FDA Warns of Fatal Liver Injuries Tied to Drug It Wants Pulled From Market

Eight deaths and dozens of DILI cases linked to avacopan for ANCA-associated vasculitis

Mar 31, 2026 • 3 min read
A photo of a box of avacopan (Tavneos) capsules.
GLP-1 Drugs Pick Up Another Win, This Time in Psoriatic Arthritis

Adding tirzepatide to ixekizumab significantly improved primary and key secondary outcomes

Mar 30, 2026 • 4 min read
AAD over a photo of a dermatologist examining the numerous birthmarks on a woman's back.
Resistant Dermatomyositis Improves Quickly, Significantly With Combination Drug

Brepocitinib significantly boosts global, all secondary dermatomyositis scores in VALOR trial

Mar 29, 2026 • 4 min read
AAD over a photo of a dermatologist examining the numerous birthmarks on a woman's back.
EULAR Updates Its Guidance on Managing Behcet's Syndrome

Takes recent clinical trials, drug introductions into account

Mar 24, 2026 • 3 min read
A photo of a healthcare worker pulling on a man’s lower lip to reveal an oral ulcer.
Make the Diagnosis: From a Bone Marrow Transplant to a Huge Rash. What’s Your Diagnosis?

A 49-year-old man with a history of acute myeloid leukemia who received an allogeneic bone marrow transplant 2 weeks prior developed a widespread rash. Can you diagnose the patient?

Mar 23, 2026 • 0 min read
Image of a man with a rash on trunk and extremities.
FDA OKs First Drug for Liver Disease-Related Pruritus

Linerixibat approved for cholestatic itch in primary biliary cholangitis

Mar 19, 2026 • 2 min read
FDA APPROVED linerixibat (Lynavoy) over a photo of a man itching his palm.
FDA Withdraws Proposal for Tanning Bed Age Limit

Agency cites concerns raised in public comments; dermatologists emphasize risks for young people

Mar 18, 2026 • 2 min read
A photo of a tanning bed.
'Potential Game Changer' for Psoriasis Gets Green Light From FDA

Oral IL-23 inhibitor icotrokinra achieved near-complete skin clearance in two-thirds of patients

Mar 18, 2026 • 2 min read
FDA APPROVED icotrokinra (Icotyde) over a close up photo of plaque psoriasis.
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Linked to Higher Risk of Self-Harm, Including Suicide

Twofold higher risk than general population, suicide more often preceded by episode of self-harm

Mar 16, 2026 • 3 min read
A photo of hidradenitis suppurativa.
Bimekizumab Safety Holds Up in Long-Term Data

Pooled data from PsA and axSpA extension studies provide early reassurance

Mar 12, 2026 • 3 min read
A photo of a prefilled syringe and the packaging of bimekizumab (Bimzelx) over MRI images of the sacroiliac joint.
GLP-1 Drugs May Benefit Cancer Patients With Brain Lesions

Retrospective study finds link between blockbuster drugs and longer survival

Mar 11, 2026 • 3 min read
A CT scan of brain metastases.
Sentinel Node Biopsy Improves Survival in Melanoma, Meta-Analysis Shows

"Our findings provide the best evidence available," researchers say

Mar 09, 2026 • 3 min read
A photo of surgeons performing sentinel node biopsy.
CDC Study Warns on Infection-Related Cancers After Organ Transplant

Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpesvirus testing is not routinely performed on donors or recipients

Mar 09, 2026 • 4 min read
A photo of skin affected by Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpesvirus.
Quiz Time: What Caused Trump's Neck Redness?

You passed medical training, now see if you can pass our weekly quiz

Mar 07, 2026 • 1 min read
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Dual Immunotherapy and Liver Perfusion Delays Progression in Uveal Melanoma

Ipilimumab-nivolumab also linked with better survival but more toxicity in small study

Mar 07, 2026 • 3 min read
A computer rendering of percutaneous hepatic perfusion.
What Cream Is Trump Using on His Neck?

Does the President's annual physical report provide a clue?

Mar 03, 2026 • 3 min read
A photo of Trump with a red rash on his neck.
White House Details Cause of Trump's Neck Redness

Photos from at least as far back as last week show visible redness on the president's neck

Mar 02, 2026 • 2 min read
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Huge Cost Difference for Sunscreens With Same Ingredients, Same SPF Rating

Clothing choices, frequency and consistency of application figure into total cost

Feb 25, 2026 • 4 min read
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Uneven Access to Biologics in Psoriasis, Study Shows

Black patients on Medicaid less likely to use the newer therapies

Feb 19, 2026 • 3 min read
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New Topical PDE4 Inhibitor Gets FDA Green Light for Chronic Skin Disease

Difamilast demonstrated safety, efficacy in multiple eczema trials, joins crisaborole, roflumilast

Feb 17, 2026 • 2 min read
FDA APPROVED difamilast (Adquey) over a photo of atopic dermatitis.
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