Current Issue
August 2025 | Volume 24 | Issue 8
Editorials
The Current Landscape of Vitiligo Treatment Centers
Perceptions and Knowledge of Dermatologic Side Effects of Anti-Cancer Therapies: A Pilot Survey
Increased Odds of Multiple Primary Cancers in Merkel Cell Carcinoma Patients: A Large-Scale Propensity-Matched Analysis
Educating Through Engagement: Instagram as a Tool for Dermatology Advocacy
Commonly Prescribed Hair Loss Treatments Are Rarely Designated as Dermatologic Agents by Insurance Companies
Original Articles
SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS: Two-Year Treatment Persistence of Guselkumab vs Other Biologics in Plaque Psoriasis Patients
Open-Label Study: Over-the-Counter Oat Flour/Oat Oil/ Oat Extract-containing Lotion With Avenanthramides for Sensitive Skin and Psoriasis
Background: Psoriasis is a common skin condition that affects the physical and emotional well-being of patients. Moisturizers have been shown to significantly improve skin condition and quality of lif...
Read MoreHalobetasol Propionate/Tazarotene Lotion for Scalp Psoriasis: Efficacy in Itch Reduction, Disease Clearance, and Hair Appearance
Scalp involvement in plaque psoriasis is accompanied by itching and scaling that reduce quality of life and exacerbate psoriatic-associated hair loss. Challenges for the topical treatment of scalp pso...
Read MorePin-Based Fractional Radiofrequency: 2024 International Consensus Recommendations for Aesthetic Skin Indications
Background and Objective: Fractional radiofrequency was developed as a potentially lower-risk and downtime alternative to traditional fractional ablative and nonablative lasers for skin resurfacing. P...
Read MoreResolving Hyperkeratotic Psoriasis: Mechanisms of Action and Additive Effects of Fixed-Combination Halobetasol Propionate and Tazarotene
Background: Hyperkeratotic plaque psoriasis represents a distinct morphological variant that is difficult to treat with topical therapies because thick lesions may impede the penetration of active ing...
Read MoreSafety and Tolerability of Clindamycin Phosphate 1.2%/Adapalene 0.15%/Benzoyl Peroxide 3.1% Gel for Truncal Acne
Background: Truncal acne is underdiagnosed and undertreated, and it can lead to scarring and postinflammatory hyperpigmentation. However, applying topical treatments to larger skin surface areas intro...
Read MoreStudy of Adjuvant Sensitive-Skin Cleansing and Moisturizing Regimen in Plaque Psoriasis
Background: Epidermal barrier dysfunction is a key feature of plaque psoriasis. Skincare improves epidermal barrier function and is an increasingly recommended part of psoriasis management. Methods: ...
Read MoreSAIGE II: The Role of Staphylococcus aureus in Skin Barrier Dysfunction and the Development and Severity of Atopic Dermatitis in Young Children
Background: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that often manifests in infancy or early childhood, with significant impacts on quality of life and potential persistence in...
Read MoreComparative Efficacy of Deucravacitinib and Adalimumab for Scalp Psoriasis: An Indirect Treatment Comparison
Background: Plaque psoriasis of the scalp, a common psoriasis location, remains difficult to manage. The comparative efficacy of newer oral agents, such as deucravacitinib, versus traditional first-ge...
Read MoreStreamlining Psoriatic Arthritis Screening and Management Using the IDEOM Clinical Framework: A Quality Improvement Initiative
Background: Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is undiagnosed in up to 41% of cases, risking irreversible joint damage if untreated. This quality improvement initiative facilitates PsA screening, assessment, a...
Read MoreDeucravacitinib With Add-On Calcipotriene/Betamethasone Dipropionate for Treating Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis
Background: To assess the effectiveness, safety, and quality of life in patients who received topical calcipotriene/betamethasone dipropionate (C/BD) foam added to oral deucravacitinib for treating mo...
Read MoreAnalysis of Therapeutic Interventions for Hypertrophic and Keloid Scarring: A Systematic Review
This systematic review compares the efficacy of pressure garment therapy (PGT) and non-PGT treatments, such as triamcinolone, verapamil, and laser therapies, for hypertrophic and keloid scars. Followi...
Read MoreTwo-Year Treatment Persistence of Guselkumab vs Other Biologics in Plaque Psoriasis Patients
Objective: The study objective was to compare long-term treatment persistence between patients initiating guselkumab vs 3 commonly prescribed biologics in the United States. Methods: Adult plaque pso...
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Features
ChatGPT Improves Readability of Patient Education Materials for Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Psoriasis
Precision, Research, Progress: Updates in the Management of Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris
The Prevalence of Dupilumab-Associated Adverse Events Among Black and African American Adult Patients With Atopic Dermatitis: A Retrospective Chart Review
Case Reports
Isotopic Responses Following Herpes Zoster
Background: Herpes zoster (HZ) typically resolves without sequelae, but rare chronic dermatologic complications can develop at the site of prior infection, termed an isotopic response. This phenomenon...
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Departments
FULL SUPPLEMENT: Innovations in Cosmeceuticals: Unlocking the Psychology of Beauty and the Path Toward Rejuvenation
While evolutionary psychology provides a fundamental understanding of beauty, cultural and personal factors shape aesthetic preferences. Studies indicate that perceptions of beauty vary across geograp...
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Supplements
INDIVIDUAL ARTICLE: The Psychology of Beauty: Balancing Nature, Confidence, and Authenticity
Beauty has long played a critical role in human perception, self-image, and social interactions. Rooted in evolutionary psychology, our subconscious attraction to symmetrical features, clear skin, and...
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