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Cosmetic Dermatology in the Digital Age: How to Harness Technology and Uphold Safety and Ethics

The Dermatology Digest

Artificial intelligence (AI), augmented reality, social media, telehealth, and other emerging technologies are changing the way that healthcare is delivered, and cosmetic dermatology is no exception. She believes some conditions, consultations, and procedures require in-person appointments to ensure safety and accuracy.

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Important Updates on the Efficacy and Safety of JAK Inhibitors in Dermatology

The Dermatology Digest

Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD, Founder and Director of the Center for Medical Dermatology and Immunology Research in Chicago, IL, reviews the latest efficacy and safety data on oral and topical Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors used in dermatology. He spoke on this topic at the 2024 Revolutionizing Atopic Dermatitis (RAD) Conference.

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Icotrokinra Shows Efficacy and Safety in Adolescents With Moderate to Severe PsO

The Dermatology Digest

These data were presented at the 2025 World Congress of Pediatric Dermatology (WCPD) Annual Meeting in Buenos Aires, Argentina. ” Icotrokinra demonstrated a favorable safety profile. In the study, 84.1% achieved a Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) 90 response, compared to 27.3% and Janssen Biotech, Inc.,

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Navigating Pregnancy, Dermatology, and Drug Safety

Dermatology Times

Katherine Economy, MD, discusses the challenges and opportunities of treating pregnant patients with dermatologic conditions, emphasizing the importance of comprehensive medication reviews, patient-centered decision-making, and the need for including pregnant patients in clinical trials.

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New Five-year Study Backs Deucravacitinib’s Safety and Efficacy in PsO

The Dermatology Digest

Deucravacitinib (Sotyktu, Bristol Myers Squibb) showed consistent safety and efficacy in patients with in moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis for up to five years, new research shows. Moreover, the safety profile of deucravacitinib remained consistent through five years with no new safety signals identified.

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Phase 3 Data: “Game-changing” Oral IL-23 Blocker Shows Efficacy and Safety in PsO

The Dermatology Digest

No safety signals emerged through Week 24. link] ICYMI: Kenneth Gordon, MD, Professor and Chair of Dermatology at the Medical College of Wisconsin inMilwaukee, WI, reviews the encouraging efficacy data onicotrokinraat Maui Derm Caribbean 2025. Now, I will be able to offer icotrokinra vs, injectable IL23 and not compromise efficacy.”

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Long-Term Efficacy and Safety of IL-17 Inhibitors in Psoriasis

Dermatology Times

Panelists discuss how long-term data confirm the sustained efficacy and safety of IL-17 inhibitors in psoriasis. Secukinumab (Bissonnette, 2018; Langley, 2022) and ixekizumab (Blauvelt, 2021) show durable PASI responses over 5 years. Brodalumabs 5-year pharmacovigilance (Lebwohl, 2024) and 120-week data (Puig, 2020) support its long-term use.

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