Curated by the JDD Editors
Missed any of our February highlights? February is packed with intriguing articles, and you’ll want to start to dive in! Catch up with this curated roundup from the JDD Editors. This is your guide to must-read articles for the derm community.
Pentoxifylline as a Steroid-Sparing Agent in Granuloma Annulare: A Rural Retrospective Study assesses associations between disease extent, treatment response, and comorbidity burden.
Practical Algorithm for Acne Treatment Integrating Skincare and Energy-Based Devices provides an approach for managing acne and best practices for integrating skin care with EBDs when treating acne and acne sequelae.
Efficacy and Safety of Clascoterone Cream 1% for Acne Are Independent of Age and Sex discusses its use across the spectrum of patients ≥12 years of age with acne vulgaris.
Real-World Evidence of Brodalumab Effectiveness for the Treatment of Psoriasis proposes evidence that establishes this treatment as a valuable therapeutic option, particularly for patients with treatment-resistant psoriasis and challenging subtypes.
ChatGPT and DeepSeek in Dermatologic Practice: Do Artificial Intelligence Models Adhere to Psoriasis Treatment Guidelines? study aims to evaluate the alignment of two prominent LLMs with the clinical guidelines for psoriasis treatment issued by the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD).
Efficacy and Safety of Cysteamine–Isobionic Amide Complex in the Treatment of Periorbital Hyperpigmentation aims to evaluate its safety, tolerability, and efficacy for periorbital hyperpigmentation using objective imaging and patient-reported outcomes.
Clinical Efficacy of Second-Generation Tetracyclines as First-Line Systemic Agents for Gingival Lichen Planus demonstrates that both doxycycline and minocycline are highly effective agents for inflammatory gingival OLP lesions that are difficult to palliate.
Racial Disparities in United States Clinical Trial Enrollment for Mycosis Fungoides and Sézary Syndrome reveals significant racial disparities in MF/SS clinical trial enrollment.
Review of Laser Therapy for Burn Injuries and Considerations for Burns in the Military Population aims to characterize the use of lasers in the treatment of burn injuries and to describe burn injuries in the military population.
Amelioration of Dominant Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa Ulceration by Combination Gentian Violet and Trichloroacetic Acid Therapy discusses the case of a 59-year-old woman with eroded blisters on her right lower extremity.
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists in Overweight and Obese Patients With Hidradenitis Suppurativa suggests that GLP-1RA use may be associated with improved HS outcomes in overweight and obese patients.
Reddit Discourse on Eczema: Quantitative Analysis of Misinformation, Engagement, and Alignment With 2025 American Academy of Dermatology Guidelines demonstrates that while Reddit discourse contains substantial misinformation, community engagement tends to favor posts aligned with dermatology guidelines.
