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Journal Digest: March 12
This review of the latest dermatologic studies includes insights into erectile dysfunction in dermatology and venereology, diet and psoriasis information on TikTok, and more.
Day 5 Recap: AAD 2025
Catch up on coverage from the final day of the 2025 American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting held in Orlando, Florida.
Dermatology Times' Weekly Crossword: AAD Annual Meeting Insights Edition
Test your knowledge of key words and terms associated with dermatology meeting news from the previous week.
Addressing Ongoing Benzoyl Peroxide and Benzene Updates at AAD 2025
Christopher Bunick, MD, PhD, discussed how to interpret recent benzene research as clinicians await regulatory guidance for benzoyl peroxide.
Late-Breaking ESK-001 Data from the OLE STRIDE Trial Presented at AAD 2025
New results from Alumis show a positive clinical response and safety profile after 52 weeks of treatment for patients with plaque psoriasis.
Michael Gold, MD: Advances in Acne Treatment and Energy-Based Devices
Gold highlighted the growing role of energy-based devices in acne treatment during his AAD session.
Lebrikizumab Shows 3-Year Sustained Efficacy in AD
The study found half of the patients receiving once-monthly lebrikizumab achieved complete skin clearance at 3 years, with 87% maintaining near-clearance.
Reviewing 3 Key Lebrikizumab Abstracts From AAD 2025
Anabela Cardoso, MD, discussed lebrikizumab’s efficacy in improving itch, skin pain, sleep disturbance, and long-term management in atopic dermatitis.
Top 5 Articles of the Week: March 2-7
Explore the top headlines of the week including insights on the environmental impact of conferences, new clinical data, and the shift towards more natural-looking results.
InflaRX Presents Efficacy and Safety Data on Vilobelimab at AAD 2025
Efficacy, safety, and pharmacokinetic data support the use of vilobelimab in treating pyoderma gangrenosum and hidradenitis suppurativa.
Icotrokinra Demonstrates Promise in Phase 3 ICONIC-LEAD and ICONIC-ADVANCE for Plaque Psoriasis
Johnson & Johnson’s JNJ-2113 showed promise for PsO, achieving high skin clearance with a strong safety profile.
Day 4 Recap: AAD 2025
Catch up on coverage from the fourth day of the 2025 American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting held in Orlando, Florida.
How to Avoid Complications With Radiofrequency and Ultrasound-Based Technologies
At AAD 2025, Karan Lal, DO, MS, FAAD, presented clinical insights on insulated microneedling tips, grounding pad issues in monopolar radiofrequency, and more.
Michael Gold, MD: Insights on Silicone, Energy-Based Devices, and Radiation Therapy
Gold discussed breakthrough treatments for scars, including silicone, energy-based devices, and radiation therapy.
Expert Insights Into L'Oréal’s Voluntary Recall of Benzoyl Peroxide Products
Christopher Bunick, MD, PhD, explains what comes next for clinicians and patients live at AAD 2025.
L'Oréal Issues Voluntary Recall of Benzoyl Peroxide Products Over Benzene Concerns
The recall includes L'Oréal's Effaclar Duo product. Stay tuned for more updates throughout the day.
Jeff Stark, MD: Discussing Bimzelx’s Efficacy and Future in Treating Inflammatory Skin Diseases
Stark highlighted Bimzelx’s role in treating psoriasis and HS, introduced the BE BOLD study for PsA, and looked to future innovation in inflammatory skin disease.
Peter Lio, MD: Minimizing Discomfort in Dermatologic Procedures
Lio shared insights on minimizing pain in dermatologic procedures, highlighting practical techniques from his AAD 2025 presentations.
Medicus Reports Promising Interim Results for Non-Invasive BCC Treatment
Medicus’ previous phase 1 study confirmed D-MNA’s safety, with some participants achieving complete BCC clearance.
Biologic-Naïve Patients with Psoriasis Have a Reduced Risk of Psoriatic Arthritis, Based on NPF Target Goals
According to a poster from AAD, the National Psoriasis Foundation’s treatment goals were used as a benchmark to determine the risk of developing psoriatic arthritis after initiating biologics.
Day 3 Recap: AAD 2025
Catch up on coverage from the third day of the 2025 American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting held in Orlando, Florida.
Michael Gold, MD: Mastering Device Complications and the Importance of Preparedness in Dermatology
Gold emphasized the necessity of recognizing and managing complications in aesthetic dermatology to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes.
Upadacitinib Shows Biomarker-Driven Efficacy in Nonsegmental Vitiligo
AbbVie’s phase 2 study demonstrates how upadacitinib reduces type 1 inflammation and boosts melanocyte biomarkers to drive vitiligo response.
Risankizumab Maintains High Skin Clearance Over 36 Months
Findings suggest that most patients on risankizumab met or exceeded the National Psoriasis Foundation’s treatment goals.
Adewole Adamson, MD, MPP: Exploring Key Controversies in Dermatology at the 2025 AAD Annual Meeting
Adamson dives deep into artificial intelligence, molecular testing, and melanoma overdiagnosis.
Addressing Disparities in Inflammatory Skin Diseases in Darker Skin Tones
At AAD 2025, Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD, MSCI, explored the role of social determinants in AD, HS, and PsO, emphasizing the need for improved clinical recognition and inclusive research.
Late-Breaking Data: Baricitinib Shows Rapid Hair Regrowth in Adolescents With Severe Alopecia Areata
Anabela Cardoso, MD, provides data on the phase 3 BRAVE-AA-PEDS trial, the largest JAK inhibitor study dedicated to adolescents with severe alopecia areata, at AAD.
Day 2 Recap: AAD 2025
Catch up on coverage from the second day of the 2025 American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting held in Orlando, Florida.
Late-Breaking Data: Super Responders With Delgocitinib for CHE
April Armstrong, MD, MPH, FAAD, discusses her late-breaking presentation at AAD on the treatment response in patients with moderate to severe chronic CHE treated with delgocitinib.
Late Breaking: Data From Pivotal Trial Reports Dupilumab Effective for Bullous Pemphigoid
Late breaking data points to positive data for dupilumab for bullous pemphigoid.