JDD August 2026 Highlights and Editor Picks
Missed any of our July highlights? August is our Psoriasis and Other Inflammatory Conditions issue and 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.
Speed of Response in Biologic Treatments for Moderate-to-Severe Plaque Psoriasis: Bayesian Network Meta-Analysis evaluates the absolute difference of 12 biologic therapies FDA-approved for psoriasis management compared to placebo.
Decreased Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Risk With Interleukin-17 and Interleukin-23 Inhibitors Versus TNF-α Inhibitors in Psoriasis aims to determine skin malignancy risks in psoriasis patients treated with these methods.
Clascoterone Cream 1% Is Safe and Effective for Papulopustular Rosacea: A Phase 2 Clinical Trial shares findings that support the therapeutic potential of clascoterone cream 1% for the treatment of PPR.
Molluscum Contagiosum in the Pediatric Population: Expert Consensus Guidance on Prevention and Treatment summarizes literature on MC in childhood and provides evidence-based guidance to help clinicians manage the condition.
Clinical Characteristics and Time to Onset of JAK-Inhibitor–Associated Acne: A Retrospective Chart Review Study aims to characterize the demographic features, timing, and clinical presentation of acne associated with oral JAK inhibitor therapy across multiple agents.
Impact of Intermittent Fasting, Keto Diet vs Continuous Caloric Restriction on Psoriasis Severity: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Protocol demonstrates how they significantly reduce psoriasis severity, primarily through substantial weight loss and metabolic improvements.
GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Use for Diabetes Mellitus is Associated With Reduced Psoriasis Disease Severity discusses its association with a reduced risk of psoriasis treatment escalation compared with common antihyperglycemic medications.
Assessing Accuracy of ChatGPT in Identifying Contact Allergens in Commonly Prescribed Topical Therapies for Psoriasis suggests that LLMs may be a useful tool for clinicians providing care to patients with contact allergies.
