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Day 4 Recap: AAD 2025
Catch up on coverage from the fourth day of the 2025 American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting held in Orlando, Florida.
How to Avoid Complications With Radiofrequency and Ultrasound-Based Technologies
At AAD 2025, Karan Lal, DO, MS, FAAD, presented clinical insights on insulated microneedling tips, grounding pad issues in monopolar radiofrequency, and more.
Michael Gold, MD: Insights on Silicone, Energy-Based Devices, and Radiation Therapy
Gold discussed breakthrough treatments for scars, including silicone, energy-based devices, and radiation therapy.
Expert Insights Into L'Oréal’s Voluntary Recall of Benzoyl Peroxide Products
Christopher Bunick, MD, PhD, explains what comes next for clinicians and patients live at AAD 2025.
L'Oréal Issues Voluntary Recall of Benzoyl Peroxide Products Over Benzene Concerns
The recall includes L'Oréal's Effaclar Duo product. Stay tuned for more updates throughout the day.
Jeff Stark, MD: Discussing Bimzelx’s Efficacy and Future in Treating Inflammatory Skin Diseases
Stark highlighted Bimzelx’s role in treating psoriasis and HS, introduced the BE BOLD study for PsA, and looked to future innovation in inflammatory skin disease.
Peter Lio, MD: Minimizing Discomfort in Dermatologic Procedures
Lio shared insights on minimizing pain in dermatologic procedures, highlighting practical techniques from his AAD 2025 presentations.
Medicus Reports Promising Interim Results for Non-Invasive BCC Treatment
Medicus’ previous phase 1 study confirmed D-MNA’s safety, with some participants achieving complete BCC clearance.
Biologic-Naïve Patients with Psoriasis Have a Reduced Risk of Psoriatic Arthritis, Based on NPF Target Goals
According to a poster from AAD, the National Psoriasis Foundation’s treatment goals were used as a benchmark to determine the risk of developing psoriatic arthritis after initiating biologics.
Day 3 Recap: AAD 2025
Catch up on coverage from the third day of the 2025 American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting held in Orlando, Florida.
Michael Gold, MD: Mastering Device Complications and the Importance of Preparedness in Dermatology
Gold emphasized the necessity of recognizing and managing complications in aesthetic dermatology to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes.
Upadacitinib Shows Biomarker-Driven Efficacy in Nonsegmental Vitiligo
AbbVie’s phase 2 study demonstrates how upadacitinib reduces type 1 inflammation and boosts melanocyte biomarkers to drive vitiligo response.
Risankizumab Maintains High Skin Clearance Over 36 Months
Findings suggest that most patients on risankizumab met or exceeded the National Psoriasis Foundation’s treatment goals.
Adewole Adamson, MD, MPP: Exploring Key Controversies in Dermatology at the 2025 AAD Annual Meeting
Adamson dives deep into artificial intelligence, molecular testing, and melanoma overdiagnosis.
Addressing Disparities in Inflammatory Skin Diseases in Darker Skin Tones
At AAD 2025, Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD, MSCI, explored the role of social determinants in AD, HS, and PsO, emphasizing the need for improved clinical recognition and inclusive research.
Late-Breaking Data: Baricitinib Shows Rapid Hair Regrowth in Adolescents With Severe Alopecia Areata
Anabela Cardoso, MD, provides data on the phase 3 BRAVE-AA-PEDS trial, the largest JAK inhibitor study dedicated to adolescents with severe alopecia areata, at AAD.
Day 2 Recap: AAD 2025
Catch up on coverage from the second day of the 2025 American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting held in Orlando, Florida.
Late-Breaking Data: Super Responders With Delgocitinib for CHE
April Armstrong, MD, MPH, FAAD, discusses her late-breaking presentation at AAD on the treatment response in patients with moderate to severe chronic CHE treated with delgocitinib.
Late Breaking: Data From Pivotal Trial Reports Dupilumab Effective for Bullous Pemphigoid
Late breaking data points to positive data for dupilumab for bullous pemphigoid.
Adewole Adamson, MD, MPP: Addressing Melanoma Diagnosis and Overdiagnosis
Adamson highlighted melanoma's rising incidence and the growing concerns of overdiagnosis at AAD 2025.
Late-Breaking Data: Phase 3 Updates on Ruxolitinib Cream for Prurigo Nodularis
Shawn Kwatra, MD, FAAD, reviews his late-breaking data presentation at AAD on the first original studies of a topical cream for prurigo nodularis.
Insights From the ADORING 3 Study and Tapinarof’s Treatment-Free Periods in AD
Linda Stein Gold, MD, FAAD, discusses the late-breaking tapinarof cream data presented at AAD 2025.
Tapinarof Extends Symptom-Free Periods in Patients with AD
The ADORING 3 study demonstrated that tapinarof cream 1% maintains low disease activity in patients with AD for an average of 79.8 days post-treatment.
Jeff Stark, MD: Reviewing UCB's Abstracts Across HS, PsO, PsA, and More
At AAD 2025, UCB will present 5-year data for Bimzelx in psoriasis, highlighting rapid, durable responses and long-term safety for patients.
The Weekly Roundup: March 3-7
In case you missed it, this week we had news about the achievements of female dermatologists for Women’s History Month, Takeda’s initiative to improve clinical disparities in psoriasis research, previews of this week’s AAD Annual Meeting, and more.
Day 1 Recap: AAD 2025
Catch up on coverage from the first day of the 2025 American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting held in Orlando, Florida.
Early-Career Tips for Attending AAD 2025
Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD, MSCI, discusses how early-career dermatologists can gain the most benefit from this year’s annual meeting.
Tattoo Ink Risks, MultiFrax Laser, and the Impact of GLP-1 Medications on Skin Health
Jeanine Downie, MD, FAAD, discussed critical updates on tattoo ink safety, new dermatologic technologies, biostimulators, and more at AAD 2025.
Torqur AG Reports Promising Phase 2 Results for Bimiralisib Gel in Actinic Keratosis
The phase 2 trial of bimiralisib gel shows promising efficacy and safety for actinic keratosis, with up to 70% lesion clearance.
AAD Announces Newly Appointed Leadership Officers
In addition to Taylor, several other new leaders have been appointed to key roles within the AAD to help drive its mission of advancing dermatology.