Dermatology Times' Weekly Crossword: July 7, 2025

Welcome to Dermatology Times' Weekly Crossword, where dermatology knowledge meets fun! Each week, we curate a selection of words and terms pulled directly from the latest news in the dermatology world. Whether it's breakthrough treatments, new research findings, or emerging trends, this crossword serves as both a challenge and an opportunity to reinforce your expertise in the field.

For more in-depth insights, don't forget to check out our Weekly Roundup, where we break down the most important stories and updates from the past week. And to stay ahead of the curve and prepare for future crosswords, make sure to follow our content throughout the week.

Try out either our interactive crossword or a static/non-interactive version below.

Interactive Crossword

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Static/Non-Interactive Crossword

Across

4. Acronym for gene expression profiling guiding melanoma and SCC management.

6. Focus of the 2024 Incyte Ingenuity Awards promoting advocacy and innovation.

8. Type of aesthetic approach favored over quick fixes, per Robin Smith, MD.

9. Biologic studied in the ADmirable trial for efficacy in skin of color.

12. (Abbreviation) Skin cancer subtype discussed in GEP-guided treatment strategies.

13. Ongoing issue among dermatology trainees despite pandemic recovery.

14. (Abbreviation) Imaging technology enhanced by e-learning for better BCC diagnosis.

16. Chronic disease examined in recent cost-effectiveness studies.

Down

1. Castle Biosciences’ trial on cSCC featuring PA involvement in research roles.

2. Topical treatment showing promise for sensitive skin areas in atopic dermatitis.

3. Injectable gel under FDA review for use on neck lines.

5. Aesthetic concern addressed by lebrikizumab in patients with skin of color.

7. Dermatologist featured in a Q&A on biologics and patients with skin of color.

10. Tiny vesicles powering regenerative aesthetics in Robin Smith, MD’s Exoceuticals brand.

11. Alphyn Biologics' hydrogel that targets inflammation, itch, and bacteria in AD.

15. (Abbreviation) Submission type filed to expand aesthetic injectable's indication to neck treatment.

For answers to this week's puzzle, check out next week's edition of the Dermatology Times Weekly Crossword.

Answers from our SDPA Summer 2025 Edition puzzle: [Across: 3 - trichoscopy; 8 - RedThreads; 10 - dermoscopy; 13 - biostimulators; 14 - JDPA; 16 - authorizations; 18 - JAKs; Down: 1 - spesolimab; 2 - apremilast; 4 - rosacea; 5 - vitiligo; 6 - fillers; 7 - urticaria; 9 - metastasis; 11 - immunology; 12 - psoriasis; 15 - hand; 17 - TYK2]