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Dr Martina Porter joins the touchREVIEWS in Dermatology Editorial Board and reflects on the remarkable expansion of treatment options for hidradenitis suppurativa, from a once-overlooked disease area to one of rapid therapeutic development. She also shares her hopes for a future in which clinical features, patient history and biomarkers can help guide more personalized first-line treatment decisions.
Prof. Eleftheriadou reflects on what drew her to dermatology, the advances transforming patient care, and her hopes for more effective vitiligo treatment. “An effective treatment that could reliably halt disease progression and restore pigmentation would not only improve physical outcomes ...
Why should cosmetic dermatology form a greater part of general dermatological practice? Dr Hassan Galadari discusses the need for specialist training, the role of dermatologists as trusted voices on social media and the growing shift towards skin longevity and natural looking outcomes.
Ruxolitinib cream has demonstrated efficacy and safety in adults with moderate atopic dermatitis. Dr Elaine Agius discusses a new TRuE AD4 analysis evaluating whether responses were consistent across different body sites, including sensitive areas such as the face and neck.
Research presented at the BAD 2026 Annual Meeting suggests that GLP-1 receptor agonists may improve inflammatory skin conditions, particularly psoriasis, through both weight-dependent and potentially direct anti-inflammatory effects. However, suspected adverse reactions, including alopecia, rash, pruritus and rare immune-mediated reactions, highlight the need for greater clinical awareness and further research.
New data from A-STAR offer real-world insights into systemic treatment use in atopic eczema, including drug survival and treatment patterns in older adults. Prof. Carsten Flohr also discusses how the register could evolve to support research, clinical decision-making, and greater patient involvement.
The FDA has cleared the first company-sponsored clinical study in peeling skin syndrome, allowing a phase 2 trial of QRX003 to begin later this year. The investigational topical therapy could represent an important step forward for a rare inherited skin disorder with no approved treatment.
To officially welcome Prof. Valenzuela to the Editorial Board and get to know him a little better, we invited him to reflect on what drew him to dermatology, the career experiences he has valued most, the advances that have transformed patient care and the innovations he hopes to see in the future. He also shares what he is most looking forward to in his new role with touchREVIEWS in Dermatology and the small things that brighten a busy working day.
The treatment landscape for vitiligo is evolving, with recent therapeutic advances, potential oral treatments, combination strategies and new consensus efforts helping to shape future care. In this expert interview, Prof. Viktoria Eleftheriadou discusses key takeaways from her BAD Annual Meeting session, including emerging systemic therapies, approaches to improving repigmentation outcomes and the importance of defining vitiligo severity beyond body surface area alone.
Targeting IL-36 signaling, imsidolimab significantly improved clear or almost clear skin responses at Week 4 compared with placebo in patients experiencing a generalized pustular psoriasis flare, with monthly maintenance treatment supporting sustained responses through 24 weeks.
Your clinical career is shaped not only by what you know, but by who helps you navigate what comes next. Join us for the final episode in our LEADderm mini-series exploring non-clinical skills that can help you thrive in your ...
Zumilokibart met its primary and key secondary endpoints in the phase 2 APEX trial, with 65.9% of patients receiving the mid-dose regimen achieving EASI-75 at Week 16 compared with 23.4% receiving placebo. The results support advancement into phase 3 development in moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis, with studies planned for the second half of 2026.
Selected abstracts from ESCMID Global 2026 highlight findings relevant to infectious dermatology and wound care, including cutaneous infection, wound complications, fungal disease, and inflammatory dermatoses. The article spans randomized clinical data, early-stage therapeutic research, and diagnostic case reports.
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