Taking what is preventable out of society

Climate change and air pollution are growing threats to public health, and new research suggests they may also worsen atopic dermatitis (AD), the most common chronic inflammatory skin condition, affecting up to 15% of people worldwide.

This approval marks the eighth disease indication for Dupixent as a new alternative for patients—many of whom are elderly and have limited treatment options.

In a national study of 55 million children and teens across the U.S., there were 1,240 confirmed cases of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). Nearly all were aged 10 or older.

Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) is the second most common form of skin cancer. While most cases are treatable, a small number can become serious and spread, leading to worse outcomes.

As researchers continue to explore more effective solutions, combining platelet-rich plasma (PRP) with fractional laser therapy has gained increasing attention.

New research published in the American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy suggests a possible link between the GLP-1 drug semaglutide and allodynia, a painful skin sensitivity.