New treatments aim to tame vitiligo

Topical ruxolitinib offers another tool to try, with strong safety and efficacy.

Topical psoriasis treatments

When using topical treatments, combination therapy is generally more effective than monotherapy for psoriasis, especially for plaque psoriasis, Dr. Stein Gold said.

Updated materials and mentoring can boost diversity in dermatology

Expert panel explores ways to expand diversity in dermatology medical education and clinical practice.

Current alopecia areata options include old and new therapies

Two oral JAK inhibitors in the pipeline for AA are deuruxolitinib and ritlecitinib, which significantly increased the proportion of patients achieving SALT scores of 20 or less compared with patients on placebo in early clinical trials.

Consider quality of life, comorbidities in hidradenitis suppurativa

Expert shares tips to optimize management of this challenging condition.

Consider gaps in access and knowledge in diagnosis and treatment in skin of color

Expert panel shares best practices for managing common dermatologic conditions in a diverse patient population

Practical pearls guide treatment of psoriasis in tricky areas

Start by ensuring the correct diagnosis, then take advantage of the expanding arsenal of therapies, Dr. Jennifer Soung advised.

Education about OTC tools key for patients with acne and rosacea

No acne or rosacea visit is complete until overall skin care has been discussed, according to Hilary E. Baldwin, MD.

Expert makes the case for not subtyping patients with rosacea

“The idea now is to take a phenotypic approach to rosacea,” Dr. Julie Harper advises.

How to handle pesky molluscum contagiosum lesions

“If you don’t treat them, they’re going to spread,” Dr. Rebecca Smith said.

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