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In Field (Cancerization) Tested: Patient and Provider Perspectives on Klisyri, guest host Dr. Vishal A. Patel, Associate Professor of Dermatology and Medicine/Oncology at the George Washington University School of Medicine…
What patients eat matters in HS: pro‑inflammatory diets worsen disease; anti‑inflammatory patterns and targeted supplements may help This literature review synthesizes recent studies connecting dietary patterns with hidradenitis suppurativa severity.…
Case report shows symptom improvement with 1.5% ruxolitinib cream after standard therapies failed A 72‑year‑old woman with refractory Benign Familial Pemphigus (Hailey‑Hailey disease) experienced persistent flares despite conventional management with…
From the Vault: A popular consensus paper recommends newborn‑to‑child barrier care with ceramide‑containing moisturizers to delay flares and reduce steroid need We pulled this widely read JDD article because it…
Test Your Knowledge! Join Dr. Alexis Carrington, Chief Dermatology Resident at George Washington University, to help understand dermatologic conditions across all skin tones. Decoding Derm: What’s the Diagnosis is a…
Curated by the JDD Editors Missed any of our November highlights? November is packed with intriguing articles–start to dive in! Catch up with this curated roundup from the JDD Editors—your…
From the Vault: Fecal microbiota transplant may revive ICI responses in metastatic melanoma We went into the JDD vault to highlight a focused review of microbiota‑modulating interventions in metastatic melanoma treated…
Dermatology HCPs overwhelmingly back practical sunscreens — social media blamed for most misinformation A cross‑sectional online survey of 723 U.S. dermatology healthcare professionals via the Dermsquared platform probed perceptions of…
Mohs proves highly effective for female genital skin cancers - pooled review reports ~95% cure A targeted systematic review of the literature identified 166 treated cases of extramammary Paget’s disease,…
Check out our all-new JDD Video Abstract from Zoe Diana Draelos, MD, who discusses Skin Barrier Benefits of a Natural Moisturizing Factor and Lipids-Based Moisturizer for Clinically Sensitive Skin.
Check Out Our Latest TSLS The field of dermatology continues to evolve at a rapid pace, bringing groundbreaking research from the lab to the clinic. As part of its ongoing…
Corticosteroids have been the effective, accessible, and familiar backbone of dermatologic therapy for decades. But with great power comes great responsibility. In this episode, podcast host Dr. Adam Friedman, Professor…
Niacinamide still useful — but high oral doses may carry cardiovascular risk A literature review confirms that oral nicotinamide (niacinamide) is a versatile, generally well‑tolerated tool in dermatology: it reduces…
L’Oréal Dermatological Beauty: Discover What’s New & Next in OTC Care from CeraVe and La Roche-Posay
Join Seemal Desai, MD, FAAD, as he presents the latest over-the-counter product innovations from L'Oréal Dermatological Beauty's trusted brands: CeraVe and La Roche-Posay. Dr. Desai will present new clinical and…
Ranked As A Top 10 Dermatology Podcast The JDD podcast, hosted by Dr. Friedman, was recently ranked as a top ten dermatology podcast by Feedspot. We are grateful for the…
Caffeine shows promise for hair loss, but evidence remains preliminary A systematic review identified nine studies—five randomized controlled trials, three prospective cohorts and one twin‑twin cohort—evaluating caffeine interventions for hair…
Breakthroughs in atopic dermatitis are redefining treatment from the inside out. Discover how new data on race, microbes, and patient preferences are transforming the way we think about AD. In…
Barrier boost with benefits - new topical cream raises filaggrin, hyaluronic acid and lipids while improving tolerability A novel topical cream moisturizer produced meaningful biological and clinical improvements in both…
Exosome complex after microneedling shows promising hair‑regrowth signals in a 30‑patient series In a 30‑subject study (15 men, 15 women; mean age 50.2 years) treated with an Exosome Regenerative Complex+…
Think beyond inflammation: SAIGE framing reframes pediatric AD prevention and care A seven‑expert global panel of pediatric dermatologists and dermatologists used a modified Delphi process to produce five consensus statements…
Dupilumab delivers — but many patients need more than monotherapy over time In a US retrospective cohort (OM1 PremiOM™ AD) of 5,200 patients who started dupilumab between 2017-2021 (208 children, 430…
Join Dr. Kachiu Lee, a board-certified cosmetic dermatologist, to learn more about new innovations of SkinCeuticals. Dr. Lee will share the latest integrated skincare science from SkinCeuticals, focusing on products…
Topical Steroid Withdrawal — What Your Patients Are Watching Online Topical steroid withdrawal (TSW) is an increasingly visible — and misunderstood — drug‑related dermatosis that can follow abrupt discontinuation of…
Rethinking AD — Beyond Inflammation Atopic dermatitis remains common and stubborn, especially in pediatric patients, because inflammation is only one part of a self‑reinforcing loop that includes microbiome disruption, neuroimmune…
Meet Dr. Theodore (Ted) J. Daly Theodore (Ted) J. Daly MD has been in private practice at Garden City Dermatology, New York, for nearly four decades. He received his medical…
From the Vault: Novel Strategy for Strengthening Dermatoporotic Skin by Managing Cellular Senescence
Microdosed Actives Target Dermal Senescence - A Surprising Lab Advance That Could Reshape Dermatoporosis Care Dermatoporosis —age‑related thinning and fragility of the skin driven by fibroblast dysfunction, ECM breakdown, and…
Influenza Vaccination and Arm Nodules: Uncovering a Hidden Risk A large propensity-matched cohort study using TriNetX data found that intramuscular influenza vaccination carries a 32% higher risk of developing subcutaneous…
Sunscreen ... our daily epi/dermal defense, our solar safeguard, our broad-spectrum BFF for life. Yet lurking in the shaded areas are unfounded fears: “Sunscreen causes cancer; Sunscreen is an endocrine…
Dermatology On-Call Data Uncover Trends in Hematology–Oncology Cutaneous Complications Oncodermatology consults for hematological malignancy patients often uncover therapy-related skin toxicities that can derail cancer treatment. In a retrospective review of…
Curated by the JDD Editors Missed any of our October highlights? October is our Atopic Dermatitis focused issue–start to dive in! Catch up with this curated roundup from the JDD…
Test Your Knowledge! Join Dr. Alexis Carrington, Chief Dermatology Resident at George Washington University, to help understand dermatologic conditions across all skin tones. Decoding Derm: What’s the Diagnosis is a…
Check Out JDD Corner's Latest Author Spotlight Our current Author Spotlight features Omar Ibrahimi MD PhD and Catherine Di Giorgio MD, two of the co-authors who ran the clinical trials for…
Fast itch relief and comparable skin clearance at week 4 - a nonsteroidal option to note for mild-moderate AD In a phase 2, dose‑ranging trial, twice‑daily 1.5% ruxolitinib cream matched…
A simple 1% colloidal oatmeal regimen cut itch and improved eczema scores within days in toddlers A small open‑label study in children aged 3-72 months tested a twice‑daily 1% colloidal…
A multi-acid, antioxidant delivery approach that promises boost in radiance and texture without PIH. Worth a look for patients with FST V–VI Facial rejuvenation that's both effective and safe in…
Honoring The Life of a Giant in Dermatologic Surgery We are all mourning the untimely passing of our esteemed colleague and friend, Dr Ron Moy, in July 2025. Dr Moy…
Check out our all-new JDD Video Abstract from Zoe Diana Draelos, MD, who discusses Study of Adjuvant Sensitive-Skin Cleansings and Moisturizing Regimen in Plaque Psoriasis.
Acne Vulgaris... It pops up everywhere — in clinic, in conversation, and unfortunately, on our patients’ faces/trunks. While we’ve long leaned on prescription mainstays to zap zits, there’s a new family…
When One Target Isn’t Enough — Dual Therapy Clears Refractory ADW An adolescent with persistent, widespread atopic dermatitis failed topical therapy and dupilumab, then achieved only partial control on upadacitinib…
A Single‑Patient Signal That IL‑31 Blockade May Finally Tame The Relentless Itch Of Linear IgA Disease Linear IgA bullous dermatosis can be as much an itch disorder as a blistering…
Join JDD Podcast: Ask the Investigators as we celebrate almost a decade of dermatology insight with our trusted host, Dr. Adam Friedman. If you love learning with a smile, National…
Chatbots in the Waiting Room: How Reliable Are They for Dermatology Patients? Four consumer chatbots (ChatGPT 4o mini, Microsoft Copilot, Google Gemini Flash 1.5, and Perplexity) were asked about 25…
Psoriatic Arthritis Awareness Day: Reddit Sentiment Meets a Crohn’s Conundrum On September 28, Psoriatic Arthritis Awareness Day invites dermatologists to look beyond the clinic and into the digital communities where patients…
Clascoterone Keeps Gaining Ground in Acne Two identical Phase 3 trials (plus a long‑term extension) randomized patients ≥12 years with moderate‑to‑severe acne to twice‑daily clascoterone 1% cream or vehicle for…
Small Channels, Smarter Delivery - A Practical Boost For Topical And Regenerative Approaches Microneedling is proving to be a low‑risk, clinic-friendly way to enhance topical therapies (most consistently 5% minoxidil, now…
Dupilumab in Diverse Skin — Are Adverse Events Really the Same? Atopic dermatitis isn’t one-size-fits-all: chronic type 2 inflammation, barrier dysfunction, and S. aureus colonization are core features, but presentation…
Aesthetic treatments are evolving faster than ever, from fillers and sunscreens to the promise (and debate) of exosomes. This month’s Re:View spotlights the studies shaping today’s practice and tomorrow’s possibilities.…
Revisiting A Vault Favorite On The Fragile‐Skin Syndrome And The Emerging Role Of Calcipotriene We’re pulling this article from our JDD vault because it’s one of our most popular reads.…
Healio profiled a July Journal of Drugs in Dermatology study on the affordability of dermatologist-recommended skincare products for atopic dermatitis. The study, “Socioeconomic Disparities in Gentle Skin Care Access for…
Moderate Evidence Points To Safety And Quality-Of-Life Gains In Hard-To-Treat Patients We’re pulling this article from our vault because it’s one of our most popular reads, and with good reason.…
Cadaveric Simulations And A Standardized Management Algorithm Significantly Boost Confidence In Handling Vascular Emergencies Soft-tissue filler injections carry a real risk of vascular compromise—tissue necrosis, vision loss, even stroke—with few…
Unmasking Allergic Contact Dermatitis from Nail Products Everyday nail products, from budget bottles to luxury gel overlays, harbor sensitizers that can spark not only periungual itching and inflammation but also…
Charting New Paths in Hair Restoration for Alopecia Awareness Month As Alopecia Awareness Month unfolds, dermatologists have an opportunity to explore the latest evidence-based strategies for hair loss —straight from…
Active ingredients play a critical role in the efficacy and safety of cosmeceuticals. Join Julie Ann Woodward, MD as she shares information on the efficacy and safety on a new…
A New US Consensus on Acneceuticals in the Management of Acne Vulgaris: From Concept to Clinical Practice Faculty Hilary Baldwin, MD Board-Certified Dermatologist Medical Director Acne Treatment & Research Center…
Test Your Knowledge! Join Dr. Alexis Carrington, Chief Dermatology Resident at George Washington University, to help understand dermatologic conditions across all skin tones. Decoding Derm: What’s the Diagnosis is a…
Structural Insights: What Makes Some IL-23 Biologics More Effective in Psoriasis Check our all-new video abstract from Christopher G. Bunick MD PhD, who gives structural insights into what makes some…
Oral Hyaluronic Acid Supplement: Efficacy in Skin Hydration, Elasticity, and Wrinkle Depth Reduction
Meta-analysis of RCTs Reveals Significant Gains In Hydration And Elasticity - With Wrinkle Reduction On The Horizon A new meta-analysis of seven randomized controlled trials offers dermatologists a fresh look…
Curated by the JDD Editors Missed any of our September highlights? September is our Aesthetics Treatment focused issue–start to dive in! Catch up with this curated roundup from the…
In this special edition of the JDD Podcast, host Dr. Adam Friedman flips the script on one of dermatology’s most recognizable voices, Dr. Jim Del Rosso, to explore the why,…
Harness Klotho Protein’s UV-Defying Power for Breakthrough Photoaging Repair A landmark 12-week clinical study reveals that Klotho Skin Serum, a cutting-edge, anti-aging skin serum enriched with the Klotho protein, delivers…
Did You Miss These? Must-Listen JDD Podcasts on Acne, Dyspigmentation & Oncodermatology! Dermatology is always evolving, and if you haven’t caught the latest 'Ask the Investigator' podcast episodes, you’re missing…
Check Out JDD Corner’s Latest Author Spotlight When it comes to women’s hair loss, assumptions can lead us astray—and Dr. Dawn Queen is here to change the conversation. In JDD's…
Harness Klotho Protein’s UV-Defying Power for Breakthrough Photoaging Repair Every day, more families are turning to beauty aisles with their kids in tow, and retailers are responding. Sephora’s new “Kids”…
Biofilms, Hard Nodules, and the Surprising Power of Hypochlorous Acid Most hyaluronic acid lumps after filler settle on their own, but a rare “delayed-onset” nodule can spell trouble—especially when it…
Switching from Dupilumab to Upadacitinib: Practice-Informing Evidence from LEVEL UP SWITCH This exclusive video interview with Dr. Christopher Bunick unveils the practice-changing insights of the LEVEL UP SWITCH study, designed…
Harness the Power of AGE Inhibition for Superior Post-Resurfacing Results A breakthrough split-face study shows that a targeted AGE-inhibitory moisturizer dramatically elevates post-resurfacing skincare outcomes for all skin tones. After…
Uncovering Hidden Autoimmune Threats In Healed Zoster Sites Sometimes the skin that’s healed from herpes zoster can harbor an unexpected surprise. In two striking cases, patients developed new autoimmune eruptions—discoid…
Zabalafin’s All-In-One Assault On Inflammation, Infection, Dryness, and Itch Atopic dermatitis has long been driven by a vicious circle—staph overgrowth, immune flare-ups, parched skin, and relentless itch that feed one…
Check out our all-new JDD Video Abstract from Gary S. Rogers, MD, who discusses Placental Allograft Reconstruction of Cutaneous Wounds Following Mohs Surgery: A Propensity Score-Matched Comparative Cost-Effectiveness Analysis.
Why CBD’s Skin-Deep Potential Is Both Promising—And Puzzling For Your Practice Over the past decade, CBD has gone from a niche curiosity to a bona fide buzzword in skincare. Acting…
Curated by the JDD Editors Missed any of our August highlights? August is our psoriasis issue–a must-read. Catch up with this curated roundup from the JDD Editors—your guide to must-read articles…
Check Out JDD Corner’s Latest Author Spotlight Our latest Author Spotlight shines on Mark G. Lebwohl, MD, co-author of “Resolving Hyperkeratotic Psoriasis: Mechanisms of Action and Additive Effects of Fixed-Combination…
Recent Safety and Efficacy Data for Biologics in Psoriasis Treatment options for plaque psoriasis have proliferated significantly in the past decade, with an influx of biologics. With these seemingly interchangeable options,…
Welcome to our exclusive webinar, where we invite you to explore the intersection of beauty and science with Neutrogena®, a leader in the skincare industry. Join us as we delve…
A New Outreach Program Demonstrates How Targeted Education Can Transform Access To Dermatologic Care Since its launch in 2020, DermmunityTM, a community service program run by the USC Department of…
A Concise Look at the IMMPulse Trial Comparing Apremilast And Risankizumab In Moderate Plaque Psoriasis In a compelling video interview for the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, Dr. Christopher Bunick…
Several media outlets covered an August Journal of Drugs in Dermatology survey on the perceived dermatologic side effects of cancer treatments and how those perceptions could impact a person’s decision…
As the most common inflammatory skin disease, Acne Vulgaris is unavoidable in our line of work. By default, we have to be Princes/Princesses of Pimples, though fortunately we have a…
Oatmeal Uncovered: Your New Ally in Skin Health Discover why colloidal oatmeal has earned its spot in modern dermatology. At the JDD Oats in Skincare Educational Resource Center, we’ve assembled…
Transforming Routine Visits into Early‐Warning Systems for Psoriatic Arthritis What if every psoriasis appointment could double as a stealth screening for psoriatic arthritis? In one of our latest JDD articles titled…
Rice Bran Reimagined: A New Frontier in Hair Health Could this ancient grain extract be the next go-to for patients battling
Rethinking Spironolactone Dosing in Female Pattern Hair Loss Could a lower dose of spironolactone offer relief to women struggling with thinning hair? Female pattern hair loss (FPHL) is a multifactorial condition…
Elevate your practice with the very latest clinical insights, case studies, and CME, all in one place. Discover the Acne Resource Center - your new go-to microsite for the very…
Check out our all-new JDD Video Abstract from Christopher G. Bunick, who discusses PDE4 Inhibitors: Bridging Molecular Insights With Clinical Impact.
Boosting Psoriasis Outcomes with a Dual Strategy - Deucravacitinib Plus Calcipotriene/Betamethasone Foam Shows Lasting Benefits A promising new open-label study in our August issue highlights how adding topical calcipotriene/betamethasone dipropionate…
Scar Therapy Showdown—Triamcinolone Takes the Crown, but the Field Is Full of Contenders Are you reassessing your approach to hypertrophic and keloid scars? A PRISMA-guided review in the August 2025…
Listen Now! If you’ve been snoozing on the latest JDD "Ask the Investigator" podcast episodes, consider this your wake-up call! Hosted by the ever-insightful Dr. Adam Friedman and sponsored by…
Living with dandruff can be uncomfortable and frustrating. Join board-certified dermatologist Dr. Natasha Mesinkovska to learn about effective dandruff management strategies and discover CeraVe’s new, dermatologist-developed haircare system. Dr. Mesinkovska…
Case Reports Are Now Unlocked Access—Your Next Dermatology Obsession Is Just One Click Away! Did you know that the latest Case Reports in JDD are unlocked for everyone—and from here on…
Living with dandruff can be uncomfortable and frustrating for the 52 million Americans who have the condition. Join Dandruff affects 52 million Americans. Join Dr. Houshmand’s review of clinical data…
Catch Up on the Latest Think about the last time you saw real-world data reshape your treatment approach—what if you discovered that one of our most trusted biologics behaves differently…
Living with dandruff can be uncomfortable and frustrating for the 52 million Americans who have the condition. Join Dandruff affects 52 million Americans. Join Dr. Houshmand’s review of clinical data…
Check Out Our Latest TSLS The field of dermatology continues to evolve at a rapid pace, bringing groundbreaking research from the lab to the clinic. As part of its ongoing…
Living with dandruff can be uncomfortable and frustrating. Join board-certified dermatologist Dr. Natasha Mesinkovska to learn about effective dandruff management strategies and discover CeraVe's new, dermatologist-developed haircare system. Dr. Mesinkovska…
Did You Miss These? Missed any of our recent Video Abstracts? Catch up now! A Scientific Approach to Defining, Evaluating, and Treating Pre-Aging With a Cosmetic Regimen Containing a…
Botulinum Toxin for Hidradenitis Suppurativa? Early Evidence Looks Promising Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) remains a challenging and often painful condition—one that disproportionately affects women, people of color, and underserved populations. With…
Author Spotlight: Dr. Natalia Neha Khosla on Health Equity, Inflammation, and Innovation in Dermatology July’s JDD Author Spotlight features Natalia Neha Khosla, MD MSc, author of the July article, “Socioeconomic…
A Closer Look at Alopecia Areata in Black Patients: Are We Missing Key Diagnostic Clues? Alopecia areata (AA) is more prevalent in patients with skin of color —but how well…
Why Visible Light Protection Matters—Especially for Your Patients with Melasma and Deeper Skin Tones Sun protection isn’t just about UV rays anymore. Visible light, making up nearly half the sunlight…
