Dermatology

In a significant advancement for the management of prurigo nodularis, a chronic and debilitating skin condition, a new systematic review highlights the promise of emerging biologic and targeted therapies that directly address the disease’s immune and neurogenic drivers.

Eye drop pain during routine exams may offer more than momentary discomfort, it could serve as an early marker of dry eye syndrome, according to a new study that reveals the link between pain sensitivity and ocular surface health.

Non-genetic factors such as age, allergies, smoking, and prior history of angioedema may significantly increase the risk of angioedema in patients taking ACE inhibitors or angiotensin receptor blockers, according to new pharmaco-epidemiological research.

New analysis shows promising repigmentation with JAK inhibitors in vitiligo, especially in combination with UVB. Safety and long-term outcomes remain key research needs.

Dermatological conditions in polar environments are gaining new attention as research missions to the Arctic and Antarctic expand.

Persistent acne scarring remains a major concern for patients and clinicians alike, with many individuals turning to invasive procedures in search of effective relief.

Biologic therapies targeting interleukin (IL)-17 and IL-23 have transformed the treatment landscape for plaque psoriasis, but questions remain about how these therapies perform in elderly patients compared to younger adults.

In dermatology research, the use of race and ethnicity as population descriptors has come under increasing scrutiny, with experts questioning whether these broad categories obscure more than they reveal about human health.

Healthcare professionals treating conditions such as peripheral neuropathy, wound ulcers, or radiation dermatitis now have fresh, evidence-based guidance on the use of photobiomodulation (PBM) therapy.

Radiologic imaging in high-risk cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) has proven more valuable than previously recognized, uncovering unexpected findings in nearly half of patients and prompting significant changes in treatment, according to a major retrospective study.

Opioid prescribing trends following outpatient surgery have seen a marked decline over the last decade, according to new U.S. claims data, signaling a nationwide shift in post-operative pain management across multiple surgical specialties.

A new systematic review and meta-analysis sheds light on the evolving understanding of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), presented in line with recent psychiatric research updates.

Oncolytic viral therapy may offer new hope for patients with nonmelanoma skin cancers and cutaneous lymphomas, according to a new systematic review of published and ongoing research.

In a new network meta-analysis evaluating treatments for vitiligo, researchers have identified the most effective combinations of phototherapy and topical therapies, offering clinicians fresh insights into optimizing patient outcomes.

A novel combination of rhinoshave and fractional ablative CO2 laser therapy is proving to be a safe and effective approach for treating pronounced rhinophyma, offering precise contouring with minimal complications and high patient satisfaction, according to a new study.

Biologic therapies significantly reduce the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACEs) in patients with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis (PsA), offering potential heart health benefits beyond skin and joint relief.