Issue Archive
August 2024 | Volume 23 | Issue 8
Editorials
The Impact of At-Home Narrow-Band UVB Phototherapy for Mild-to-Severe Psoriasis: A Retrospective, Multicenter, Observational Study
Comparison of Characteristics Influencing Patient Selection of Sunscreen Between Urban and Rural Regions in the United States
Sunscreen greatly reduces the risk of skin cancer and is recommended as a critical component of sun protection. There is limited literature on patient preferences for sunscreen characteristics. A cros...
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Original Articles
Tildrakizumab Real-World Effectiveness and Safety Over 64 Weeks in Patients With Moderate-to-Severe Plaque Psoriasis
Background: Tildrakizumab is a humanized anti-interleukin-23 p19 monoclonal antibody approved for the treatment of moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis. This report describes real-world effectiveness a...
Read MoreA Prospective, Multi-Center Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of a Vegan Nutraceutical to Improve Hair Growth and Quality in Females Following a Plant-Based Diet
Hair thinning affects upwards of 50% of women by age 50, impacting their social-emotional wellbeing. It is a condition now thought to be driven by a multi-factorial etiology, including diet and nutrit...
Read MoreSelective Tyrosine Kinase 2 (TYK2) Inhibition in Plaque Psoriasis
Members of the Janus kinase (JAK) superfamily, comprising tyrosine kinase 2 (TYK2) and JAK1, JAK2, and JAK3, mediate signaling by cytokines (eg, interleukin [IL]-23) involved in psoriasis pathogenesis...
Read MoreBenefits Over Five Years of Ixekizumab Treatment in Patients With Psoriasis Involving Challenging Body Areas
Background: Psoriasis involving challenging body areas, such as the scalp, face, palmoplantar surfaces, or nails, can be challenging to treat and negatively affects patient outcomes. Objective: To ass...
Read MoreUnited Arab Emirates Consensus Recommendations for Management of Acne Vulgaris
Acne in the United Arab Emirates is a common disease that causes burden to patients, has psychosocial impacts, and is associated with physical sequelae such as dyspigmentation and scarring. This guide...
Read MoreSafety of Bimekizumab for Plaque Psoriasis: An Expert Consensus Panel
Background: Plaque psoriasis is a chronic, relapsing systemic illness that has a significant effect on quality of life. Bimekizumab is the first monoclonal antibody to target both interleukin (IL)-17A...
Read MoreEfficacy and Safety of Secukinumab in the Treatment of Psoriasis in Patients with Skin Phototypes IV to VI
Background: There is a paucity of data on the treatment of psoriasis in patients with skin of color – a diverse population among whom variations in clinical features and higher quality of life i...
Read MoreSafety and Tolerance Evaluation of a Suncare Product in Ethnically Diverse Children With Atopic Dermatitis-Prone Skin
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common chronic inflammatory skin condition, with high prevalence in children. Sun protection is important for children with eczema and AD-prone skin, yet many sunscreens ca...
Read MoreThe Hidden Costs of Psoriasis: A Population-Based Study Evaluating How Psoriasis Severity Impacts Work Absenteeism
Background: Psoriasis patients experience physical and emotional burdens, which may lead to work-related productivity loss. This loss carries professional and financial repercussions. It is unknown wh...
Read MorePreference for Cal/BDP Cream or Foam in Patients With Mild to Moderate Plaque Psoriasis
Background: The combined use of topical calcipotriol/betamethasone dipropionate (Cal/BDP) is commonly used and demonstrated to be effective for the management of psoriasis and is shown to confer local...
Read MoreReal-life Effectiveness and Safety of Guselkumab in Moderate-to-Severe Plaque Psoriasis: A 104-Week Retrospective Single-Center Study
Background: Guselkumab is a monoclonal antibody approved for treating moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis. Long-term data on the effectiveness and safety of guselkumab in a real-world setting are stil...
Read MorePalmoplantar Pustulosis: Therapy Update
Palmoplantar pustulosis is a variant of psoriasis and a chronic skin disorder in which pruritic pustular eruptions appear on the palms and soles. It is thought to arise from a variety of genetic and e...
Read MoreChallenges in Adult Acne and the Role of Skin Care in Managing the Condition
Background: Acne vulgaris is a complex, multifactorial, inflammatory skin condition. Although frequently presented at dermatology clinics, the literature on adult acne is scarce, particularly concerni...
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Features
Applications of Bruton Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors in Dermatology
Rapid Remission of Plaque Psoriasis With Bimekizumab Treatment
Bimekizumab is a novel humanized bispecific monoclonal immunoglobulin G1 (IgG1) antibody that dually inhibits both IL-17A and IL-17F. Investigation of the pivotal role of IL-17A, and more recently, IL...
Read MoreTikTok and Dermatology: Questioning the Data
The Burden of Melasma: Race, Ethnicity, and Comorbidities
Introduction: In an effort to define the characteristics of populations affected by melasma, we utilized a large global health research network database from 108 health care organizations (TriNetx) to...
Read MoreThe Treatment of Psoriasis With Intramuscular Triamcinolone
Case Reports
Case Series of Acral and Mucosal Melanoma in a Diverse Patient Population
Melanomas affecting acral and mucosal sites have distinct features and are associated with poorer prognosis. Patients of color may be disproportionately affected. Herein we discuss six ethnically dive...
Read MoreRecalcitrant Erythrodermic Psoriasis Complicated by Septic Shock and Mycotic Aneurysm: A Call for Treatment Guidelines
Erythroderma is characterized by diffuse erythema and scale covering over 90% body surface area that can affect individuals with inflammatory dermatoses such as psoriasis. Complications of erythroderm...
Read MorePolymorphous Light Eruptions Treated With Roflumilast 0.3% Cream: A Case Report
Departments
FULL SUPPLEMENT: Skin in the Game: Why Integrated Skincare in Patients With Skin of Color Matters
Hyperpigmentation, uneven skin tone, textural changes, and dull skin are common cosmetic concerns in skin of color. Other signs of aging, including fine lines, deeper wrinkles, and skin laxity, also o...
Read MoreFULL SUPPLEMENT: Nordic European Cutaneous Oncodermatology Management (NECOM) 4: A practical algorithm for the integration of skincare to improve patient outcomes and satisfaction with immunotherapy for cancer
Background: In the Nordic European Countries, cancer is the leading cause of death. The last decade has brought revolutionizing cancer treatments including immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs). Pa...
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Supplements
INDIVIDUAL ARTICLE: Skincare in Skin of Color: A Comprehensive Approach to Preprocedure, Intraprocedure, and Postprocedure
Hyperpigmentation, uneven skin tone, textural changes, and dull skin are common cosmetic concerns in skin of color. Other signs of aging, including fine lines, deeper wrinkles, and skin laxity, also o...
Read MoreINDIVIDUAL ARTICLE: NECOM 4: Algorithm Integrating Skincare for the Management of Immunotherapy-Related Cutaneous Adverse Events for Cancer Patients and Survivors
Background: In the Nordic European Countries, cancer is the leading cause of death. The last decade has brought revolutionizing cancer treatments including immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs). Patient...
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