We are delighted to announce that Professor Luis FC Ensina has joined the Expert Faculty of touchDERMATOLOGY. A distinguished allergologist, Professor Ensina is renowned for his expertise in urticaria, drug allergies and angioedema. His extensive contributions to clinical care, research ...

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin condition affecting approximately 10–30% of children worldwide. Early-onset AD, which often emerges by age two, is associated with a higher risk of developing other allergic diseases such as asthma and food allergies. Beyond its physical burden, AD significantly impacts patients and their families, contributing to sleep disturbances, emotional distress, financial burdens, and social challenges.

Briquilimab, an anti-c-Kit monoclonal antibody, is being investigated for its ability to selectively deplete mast cells and alleviate the symptoms of CSU. At this year’s American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI)/World Allergy Organization (WAO) Joint Congress (San Diego, CA, USA; 28 February–3 March 2025), the initial results from BEACON (ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT06162728), a phase Ib/IIa dose-escalation study of briquilimab in adults with CSU, were presented.3,4

At this year’s American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI)/ World Allergy Organization (WAO) Joint Congress, findings from the pooled analysis of two phase III trials (LIBERTY-CSU CUPID Study A and Study C; ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT04180488) investigating dupilumab in omalizumab-naïve patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) were presented.

Current treatment options for flares of symptomatic oral lichen planus primarily include topical corticosteroids as the first-line therapy. Second- and third-line treatments range from topical calcineurin inhibitors to systemic corticosteroids, systemic retinoids and topical or systemic immunomodulators.5

Join experts Lisa Weibel, Amy Paller, and Eulàlia Baselga as they investigate the inflammatory processes driven by type 2 cytokines that lead to the local and systemic clinical effects of AD.

As 2025 unfolds, the field of dermatology is set for some significant advancements. To get a glimpse of what’s ahead, we turned to our esteemed Expert Faculty members, who shared their expert insights on what they think will be the key innovations shaping this year. From the most exciting trends of 2024 that are gaining momentum to the next breakthroughs poised to redefine patient care, here’s what they had to say.

A first-in-human trial suggests ET-02 could be a promising novel topical treatment for androgenic alopecia. Participants using the 5% ET-02 solution saw a six-fold increase in non-vellus hair count within five weeks. Mechanism of Action ET-02 (Eirion Therapeutics Inc.) is a ...

Watch leading experts discuss the pathophysiology of AD, PN, and CSU, and the concepts of AD remission and disease modification.