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Maui Derm News: Kids With Severe AD Catch Up on Growth With Dupilumab

The Dermatology Digest

Dupilumab (Dupixent, Sanofi & Regeneron) may boost height in kids with severe atopic dermatitis (AD), according to a late-breaking abstract presented at Maui Derm Hawaii 2025. Cyr, PhD, Senior Director of Medical Affairs at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, received the best poster Akamai Award at the meeting.

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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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Weighing Risks Vs. Benefits of Systemic AD Treatments

The Dermatology Digest

Shared-decision making focused on weighing risks versus benefits is key when choosing the most appropriate systemic atopic dermatitis (AD) treatment for a patient, according to new research presented at the 2024 American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) Annual Meeting in Washington, DC. some of the biologics).

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Off-label Pearl: Exploring the Role of Narrowband UVB Phototherapy Plus Oral JAK Inhibitors in Vitiligo

The Dermatology Digest

Silverberg, MD Molluscum Contagiosum appears to be on the rise and often travels with atopic dermatitis (AD). Lio, MD, a Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Pediatrics at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and a partner at Medical Dermatology Associates of Chicago, discusses which ones works best.

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LEVEL UP Period 2 Data: AD Patients Who Switched From Dupilumab to Upadacitinib Hit Higher Treatment Targets

The Dermatology Digest

Atopic dermatitis (AD) patients who switched to upadacitinib (Rinvoq, AbbVie) from dupilumab (Dupixent, Regeneron, and Sanofi) hit higher treatment targets, according to results from Period 2 of the LEVEL UP study. The most frequently reported TEAEs included nasopharyngitis, acne, upper respiratory tract infection, and atopic dermatitis.

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Retinol Serum: Is It Safe for Kids and Teens?

First Derm

There’s a crucial difference between cosmetic retinol use and medical treatment with retinoids ; the latter is for specific skin conditions under professional supervision. These medical-grade retinoids are often available only by prescription and are used under the close supervision of a healthcare provider.

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Sneak Peek Inside the CSU Treatment Pipeline

The Dermatology Digest

Silverberg, MD Molluscum Contagiosum appears to be on the rise and often travels with atopic dermatitis (AD). Lio, MD, a Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Pediatrics at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and a partner at Medical Dermatology Associates of Chicago, discusses which ones works best.