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What is TSW? New Study Seeks Clarity on Topical Steroid Withdrawal

The Dermatology Digest

TSW commonly described as extremely red and painful skin arising when cortisone cream treatment is tapered or stopped. Cortisone cream was most often cited as the triggering factor, while some cited cortisone tablets and a few cortisone-free treatments.

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Galderma’s Nemolizumab Approved for AD and PN in the UK and Switzerland

The Dermatology Digest

Just days after snagging dual approvals for moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD) and prurigo nodularis (PN) in the European Union, nemolizumab (Nemluvio, Galderma) was also granted Marketing Authorization in the United Kingdom (UK) and Switzerland for AD and PN. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of AD and PN.

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Patient Images Severely Lacking in AD Studies

The Dermatology Digest

Patient images are missing in studies of atopic dermatitis (AD), new research shows. It is difficult for patients to understand the figures used in scientific publications to describe severity or the effect a certain treatment may have.” ” The study is published in the Journal of Dermatological Treatment.

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Oh, What a Year! The Skin of Color Society Reflects on Its Dynamic 2024

The Dermatology Digest

More than 200 residents, medical students and Fellow members have committed to volunteer for MBWS outreach events at universities, hospitals, and community venues, with a planned distribution of 10,000 gift bags with tips for managing winter skin and free moisturizing products generously provided by campaign sponsor, Clinique.

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Drug-delivering Microneedle Patch May Spur Hair Regrowth in AA

The Dermatology Digest

A microneedle patch that delivers immune-regulating molecules may teach T cells not to attack hair follicles, helping regrow hair in alopecia areata, according to research in mice from MIT, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and Harvard Medical School. This could prove valuable for monitoring future patients who may undergo this treatment.

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New Study Quantifies High Costs Incurred by Vitiligo Patients

The Dermatology Digest

” –Khaled Ezzedine, MD, PhD, of the Department of Dermatology at AP-HP at Henri Mondor University Hospital in Créteil, France, in a news release. These findings reveal an unmet need for cost-effective treatments and highlight the importance of fully identifying the drivers of economic burden for patients with vitiligo.”

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Dr. Lawrence Eichenfield Unpacks New Phase 3 Data on Roflumilast Cream 0.05% in AD in Kids Aged 2 to 5

The Dermatology Digest

Late-breaking data showing that roflumilast cream 0.05% improved atopic dermatitis (AD) symptoms in kids between the ages of 2 to 5 as early as 24 hours following the first application, made a big splash at the recent American Academy of Dermatology meeting in San Diego, CA. Arcutis’ roflumilast cream 0.3% Additionally, 39.4%