Dermatology

The approval of apremilast to treat plaque psoriasis in children and adolescents aged 6 years and older was based on data from the phase 3 SPROUT trial.

Izokibep from Affibody is a small therapeutic protein designed to inhibit IL-17A.

Two phase 3 trials evaluating nemolizumab found that 41% of patients treated with the therapy achieved at least a 4-point reduction in itch intensity at week 16.

Researchers addressed the difference between prescribing guselkumab doses every 16 weeks and every 8 weeks for super responder patients with moderate to severe psoriasis.

Pharmacists should be knowledgeable about the symptoms of chemical peel irritation to effectively advise patients.

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Galderma said the FDA has accepted the company’s Biologics License Application for the therapy based on data from the trials.

The most common adverse events in patients using oral corticosteroids for more than 90 days included fracture, hyperlipidemia, myocardial infarction, and avascular necrosis.

Delgocitinib cream from LEO Pharmaceuticals showed superior efficacy compared to cream vehicle and was well tolerated over 16 weeks.

Patients with acne who adhered to a mediterranean diet and supplemented with omega-3s saw improvements in inflammatory and non-inflammatory lesions.

Researchers aimed to address the extent of stigmatization’s effect on the mental health of adolescents with chronic skin disorders.

Calcitonin gene-related peptides are known to trigger vasodilation and inflammation.

Ustekinumab-ttwe, a biosimilar to ustekinumab (Stelara) is expected launch in the US in February 2025.

The commercial product is expected to be available by the end of July.

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A study found that having a high level of melanoma knowledge was significantly correlated with having risk factors for the disease, such as skin ultraviolet radiation vulnerability and lighter hair color.

The strongest independent predictors of becoming adherent to dermatology follow-up included younger age and prior outpatient visits.

Skin complications are common in patients with diabetes, but pharmacists can recommend several easy measures to help.

Patients with advanced cancer can experience malignant wounds, which can have a negative impact on quality of life.

Patrick Alonso, PharmD, CPh, owner and manager of BlueZone Health Care Advocates and co-host of the Men’s Health Unscripted podcast, talks about how health care providers can build trust with male patients and what screenings men at different ages should be having.

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Research exploring the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in health care sheds a light on the potential of the technology to improve skin cancer detection and awareness among patients and health care professionals.

Berdazimer topical gel is the first in its class and is the only topical prescription medication to treat molluscum contagiosium that can be applied by patients or caregivers outside of a medical setting.

Pharmacists must take a multifaceted approach to educating patients on sun safety that extends beyond sunscreen counseling, according to Colleen McCabe, PharmD, BCOP.