Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS): Staging Considerations and Unmet Needs

Compared with those without vitiligo, patients with vitiligo have higher health care access and utilization but report a lower quality of life.

Kristen Whitney, DO, FAAD, dermatologist within the Allegheny Health Network, discusses advancements in dermoscopy, predicting that emerging technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) will improve dermatologists' efficiency in monitoring and diagnosing skin conditions.

Patients with vitiligo and psychosocial comorbidities face significantly higher overall health care utilization and costs, although their vitiligo-related expenditures remain similar to those without such comorbidities.

The FDA has approved nemolizumab (Nemluvio; Galderma) to treat patients with prurigo nodularis based on successful phase III trials demonstrating significant reductions in itch and sleep disturbances.

Challenges in choosing between corticosteroids and noncorticosteroids for pediatric dermatologic conditions include balancing efficacy, safety, compliance, and long-term management while considering the specific needs and risks of each child.

This new study confirms the noninferiority of extended dosing intervals for psoriasis control in super responders.