Dermatology

Data from 2 phase 3 trials showed significant improvement in disease activity in patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis treated with baricitinib (Olumiant).

A study of methotrexate in patients with psoriasis found that the immunosuppressive drug was more effective in patients without psoriatic arthritis than those with the added condition.

Patients administered guselkumab achieved an improvement of 90% or more Psoriasis Area Severity Index score than those administered secukinumab.

A new study shows high prevalence of atopic dermatitis among adults, illustrating the need for more available treatment options.

Officials with the FDA have granted Priority Review to dupilumab (Dupixent, Sanofi) for moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis in adolescent patients aged 12 to 17 years.

If approved for this indication, dupilumab (Dupixent) will be the first systemic biologic medicine to treat adolescents with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis.

Sun Pharma announced the availability of its treatment for moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis in the United States.

Tildrakizumab-asmn (Ilumya) is indicated for the treatment of moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis in adults.

Tildrakizumab-asmn (Ilumya), an injectable interleukin-23 (IL-23) inhibitor, was approved by the FDA in March for adults who are candidates for systemic therapy or phototherapy.

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Phase 3 trial results for dupilumab (Dupixent) demonstrate improvement in skin clearing, itch, and certain quality of life measurements for adolescents with atopic dermatitis.

In its latest report, the Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER) evaluated the efficacy and value of newer targeted agents that treat moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis compared with non-targeted therapies.

Patients whose psoriasis covers a large percentage of their body face a significantly higher risk of death than those who do not have the disease, according to results of a recent study.

The FDA has approved an updated label for Eli Lilly’s ixekizumab (Taltz) injection 80 mg/mL to include data in psoriasis involving the genital area.

Risankizumab shows promise as an important treatment option for people living with plaque psoriasis.

The FDA has approved ILUMYA (tildrakizumab-asmn, Sun Pharma) for treating adults with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis.

An estimation and comparison of the cost of home phototherapy versus biologics over a 3-year time horizon in patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis.

An immunomodulatory cytokine interacts with its receptors differently than other cytokines.

Inhibiting a specific protein reduces the clinical characteristics of atomic dermatitis.

The FDA has approved Tremfya (guselkumab, Janssen Biotech, Inc) for the treatment of adult patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis who are candidates for systemic therapy or phototherapy.

Investigational JAK1-selective inhibitor may reduce the symptoms of atopic dermatitis.

Only 38.3% of non-Hispanic minorities with psoriasis visited a dermatologist.

Up to 90% of patients with psoriasis develop plaque on their nails, palms of the hands, and soles of the feet.

Hay fever and asthma are dependent on allergens that stimulate the immunoglobulin E pathway, which is not the case with atopic dermatitis.