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- Povorcitinib Shows Efficacy and Safety in Patients with Prurigo Nodularishttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/study-povorcitinib-safe-and-effective-for-prurigo-nodularis/2462426/The oral JAK1 inhibitor povorcitinib was shown to improve itch in prurigo nodularis, and also met its primary endpoints, according to new phase 2 data presented at the American Academy of Dermatology 2024 Annual Meeting in San Diego. Researchers for the study enrolled 146 participants and randomize…
- Alumis Closes $259 Million Financing to Help Launch Phase 3 Psoriasis Trial for Lead Asset ESK-001https://practicaldermatology.com/news/alumis-closes-259-million-financing-to-help-launch-phase-3-psoriasis-trial-for-lead-asset/2462267/In this year's largest privite biotech fundraise to date, Alumis announced $259 million Series C financing to initiate pivotal phase 3 clinical trials for its lead candidate ESK-001, a highly selective allosteric tyrosine kinase 2 (TYK2) inhibitor, in moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. Alumis pl…
- Study: Test Improves the Risk Stratification of Patients with Stage I Melanomahttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/study-finds-decisiondx-melanoma-significantly-improves-the-risk-stratification-of-patients-with-stage-i-melanoma-compared-to-american-joint-committee-on-cancer-8th-edition-staging/2462252/Results from a recent study showed the potential of a 31-gene expression profile (31-GEP) test in improving the prognosis for patients diagnosed with stage I cutaneous melanoma. Despite being considered at low risk for metastasis or melanoma-specific death, patients with stage I cutaneous melanoma…
- FDA Accepts sBLA for Interchangeability Designation for Hadlima, a Humira Biosimilarhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/fda-accepts-sbla-for-interchangeability-designation-for-hadlima-a-biosimilar-to-humira/2462131/The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted the Supplemental Biologics License Application (sBLA) for the interchangeability designation or Hadlima (adalimumab-bwwd) injection 40 mg/0.4 mL, a biosimilar to Humira(adalimumab). Once a biosimilar product is designated as an interchangeab…
- New Insights on the Genetic Link Between Skin Tone and Ancestral Originhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/new-insights-on-the-genetic-link-between-skin-tone-and-ancestral-origin/2462096/The link between skin pigmentation and ethnicity is more complicated than previously believed, according to new research published in the journal eLife. The team has confirmed that genes associated with East Asian and Native American ancestry, rather than the genes underpinning lighter skin in peop…
- Escient Pharmaceuticals Initiates Clinical Proof-of-Concept Study of EP262https://practicaldermatology.com/news/escient-pharmaceuticals-initiates-clinical-proof-of-concept-study-of-ep262/2462020/The first patient has been dosed in Escient Pharmaceuticals CALM-CIndU, an open label Phase 1b clinical proof-of-concept study of EP262, a first-in-class oral MRGPRX2 antagonist for chronic inducible urticaria. By blocking activation of MRGPRX2 and degranulation of mast cells, EP262 has the potent…
- AbbVie Awards 45 Scholarships to U.S. Students Living With Psoriasis, Eczema, and Other Chronic, Immune-Mediated Diseaseshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/abbvie-awards-45-scholarships-to-us-students-living-with-psoriasis-eczema-and-other-chronic-immune-mediated-diseases/2461970/AbbVie announced the 2023-2024 class of AbbVie Immunology Scholarship recipients. This group includes 45 students living with chronic, immune-mediated diseases who are pursuing higher education in the United States. The scholarship seeks to empower students to grow as leaders who make a remarkable…
- Practical Considerations in Pediatric Alopeciahttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/practical-considerations-in-pediatric-alopecia/2461950/Hair loss in children encompasses a wide spectrum of conditions that may be congenital or acquired. Hair consists of the proteinaceous shaft and the root, anchored in the follicle, an involution of the epidermis.1 Newborn follicles produce soft lanugo hair, which is replaced by downy, fine vellus h…
- Dr. James G. Krueger Joins ASA’s Board of Directorshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/dr-james-g-krueger-joins-asas-board-of-directors/2461651/James G. Krueger, MD, PhD, will join the American Skin Association’s (ASA) Board of Directors. Dr. Krueger is the David Martin Carter Professor in Clinical Investigation and Head of the Laboratory for Investigative Dermatology at The Rockefeller University in New York, NY, USA. He also serves as …
- Crown Taps Shellie Hammock as EVP and General Counselhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/crown-taps-shellie-hammock-as-evp-and-general-counsel/2461483/Shellie Hammock is Crown Laboratory’s new Executive Vice President and General Counsel and will hold a position on the Executive Leadership Team and Global Strategic Planning Team. This is a new position within Crown that will provide strategic legal oversight across all aspects of the global org…