Caitlyn B. Dagenet, Swetha Atluri, Elaine Ma, Lauren Tong, Khiem A. Tran, Joshua Hekmatjah, Rahul Masson, Jennifer L. Hsiao, Vivian Y. Shi
{"title":"Correction to: Adherence to Hidradenitis Suppurativa Treatment","authors":"Caitlyn B. Dagenet, Swetha Atluri, Elaine Ma, Lauren Tong, Khiem A. Tran, Joshua Hekmatjah, Rahul Masson, Jennifer L. Hsiao, Vivian Y. Shi","doi":"10.1007/s40257-025-00930-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40257-025-00930-2","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":7706,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Clinical Dermatology","volume":"26 3","pages":"475 - 475"},"PeriodicalIF":8.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143405383","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Zequn Tong, Xueting Zeng, Fuchen Huang, Zhenlan Wu, Huayu Chen, Yihua Zhang, Jiawen Chen, Renwei Luo, Fa Chen, Ying Zou, Chao Ji, Ting Gong
{"title":"Upadacitinib Dose Reduction Regimen in Elderly Patients with Atopic Dermatitis, Guided by Treat-to-Target Consensus Recommendations","authors":"Zequn Tong, Xueting Zeng, Fuchen Huang, Zhenlan Wu, Huayu Chen, Yihua Zhang, Jiawen Chen, Renwei Luo, Fa Chen, Ying Zou, Chao Ji, Ting Gong","doi":"10.1007/s40257-025-00923-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40257-025-00923-1","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>The effectiveness of Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors in treating atopic dermatitis (AD) is well established. However, little is known about whether disease control can be maintained with longer dosing intervals, especially in older patients who are at higher risk of adverse events from JAK inhibitors. The treat-to-target (T2T) consensus was established to guide systemic treatment in adults with AD, aiming to achieve disease control promptly and sustain it in the long term.</p><h3>Objective</h3><p>The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of extended JAK inhibitor dosing intervals based on the T2T consensus in older adults.</p><h3>Methods</h3><p>A prospective observational cohort study was conducted from July 2022 to February 2024. Fifty-eight elderly patients (aged ≥ 65 years) were included in the study and received upadacitinib with gradually longer dosing intervals. The primary outcome was the proportion of patients maintaining different treatment dosing intervals at the end of the follow-up, as well as the assessment of six scales at every visit.</p><h3>Results</h3><p>Among the 58 patients (median [IQR] age, 70 [68–77] years) included in the study, 86.2% completed the 1-year follow-up. By the last visit, among those who completed the follow-up, 26.0% maintained a dosing interval of every 3 days, and 72.0% maintained a dosing interval of every 2 days. The overall incidence of adverse events (AEs) was 29.3% among all patients, with the most common AE reported being herpes virus infection (13.8%).</p><h3>Conclusions</h3><p>The dose reduction regimen guided by the T2T consensus was well tolerated in elderly patients with moderate-to-severe AD. Prolonging dosing intervals offers potential benefits for both patients and socioeconomic outcomes.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":7706,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Clinical Dermatology","volume":"26 3","pages":"437 - 447"},"PeriodicalIF":8.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143405384","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Maddalena Napolitano, Maria Esposito, Maria Concetta Fargnoli, Giampiero Girolomoni, Paolo Romita, Elena Nicoli, Paolo Matruglio, Caterina Foti
{"title":"Infections in Patients with Atopic Dermatitis and the Influence of Treatment","authors":"Maddalena Napolitano, Maria Esposito, Maria Concetta Fargnoli, Giampiero Girolomoni, Paolo Romita, Elena Nicoli, Paolo Matruglio, Caterina Foti","doi":"10.1007/s40257-025-00917-z","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40257-025-00917-z","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a T helper 2-mediated chronic inflammatory skin disease that affects children and adults. Patients with AD are prone to recurrent infections of the skin and other organs, which can severely worsen the disease course. This review summarises the current evidence on the aetiology, pathogenesis, treatment and prevention of infections in patients with AD. PubMed was searched for English-language research articles, systematic reviews, meta-analyses and guidelines published until February 2023 using the key term “atopic dermatitis” and terms relevant to infections. Patients with AD have an increased risk of bacterial, viral and fungal infections of the skin, mainly due to impaired barrier function, altered immune response and frequent scratching. The most common pathogens are <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> and herpes simplex virus, which can cause impetigo, folliculitis, abscesses, eczema herpeticum and other complications. They also appear to increase susceptibility to systemic infections, including respiratory and urinary tract infections and sepsis. Certain systemic treatments for AD, such as mycophenolate mofetil and Janus kinase inhibitors, increase the risk of viral infections. Prevention and treatment of recurrent infections in patients with AD require a multifaceted approach that includes topical and systemic antimicrobials, skin care and effective control of AD symptoms (to break the itch–scratch cycle). Preventing and limiting the development of infections are important considerations in choosing an AD treatment.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":7706,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Clinical Dermatology","volume":"26 2","pages":"183 - 197"},"PeriodicalIF":8.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s40257-025-00917-z.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143363182","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Luca Rapparini, Stephano Cedirian, Michelangelo La Placa, Bianca Maria Piraccini, Emanuel Raschi, Michela Starace
{"title":"Safety of Hydroxychloroquine: What a Dermatologist Should Know","authors":"Luca Rapparini, Stephano Cedirian, Michelangelo La Placa, Bianca Maria Piraccini, Emanuel Raschi, Michela Starace","doi":"10.1007/s40257-025-00919-x","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40257-025-00919-x","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The unique immunomodulatory properties of hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) have attracted considerable interest beyond its use for malaria and rheumatological diseases, including a variety of dermatological conditions. Over recent years, especially after the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the prescription of HCQ has also significantly expanded, sometimes inappropriately, thus posing additional challenges on its optimal use, due to emerging safety issues. In this review, we provide dermatologists with the latest advancements on selected clinically relevant toxicities, namely retinopathy, pro-arrhythmia, cutaneous reactions, and neuropsychiatric effects. It is hoped this update can assist dermatologists to identify high-risk patients for tailored monitoring, screening, and risk minimization strategies, thus supporting safer HCQ prescribing.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":7706,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Clinical Dermatology","volume":"26 2","pages":"251 - 264"},"PeriodicalIF":8.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s40257-025-00919-x.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143078400","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Siddhartha Sood, Alexander Rimke, Brian D. Rankin, Abrahim Abduelmula, Jorge R. Georgakopoulos, Khalad Maliyar, Ahmed Bagit, Fernejoy Leung, Alim R. Devani, Ronald Vender, Jensen Yeung, Vimal H. Prajapati
{"title":"Real-World Experience of Bimekizumab for Plaque Psoriasis in Adult Patients with Prior Exposure to Interleukin-23 Inhibitors: A Multicenter Retrospective Study","authors":"Siddhartha Sood, Alexander Rimke, Brian D. Rankin, Abrahim Abduelmula, Jorge R. Georgakopoulos, Khalad Maliyar, Ahmed Bagit, Fernejoy Leung, Alim R. Devani, Ronald Vender, Jensen Yeung, Vimal H. Prajapati","doi":"10.1007/s40257-025-00922-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40257-025-00922-2","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":7706,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Clinical Dermatology","volume":"26 2","pages":"301 - 304"},"PeriodicalIF":8.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143121734","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Allison Yan, Lauren Madigan, Abraham Korman, Sabrina Shearer, Brittany Dulmage, Tejesh Patel, Nima Milani-Nejad, Catherine Chung, Kristopher Fisher, Benjamin Kaffenberger
{"title":"Morbilliform Eruptions: Differentiating Low-Risk Drug Eruptions, Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions, Viral Eruptions, and Acute Graft-Versus-Host Disease","authors":"Allison Yan, Lauren Madigan, Abraham Korman, Sabrina Shearer, Brittany Dulmage, Tejesh Patel, Nima Milani-Nejad, Catherine Chung, Kristopher Fisher, Benjamin Kaffenberger","doi":"10.1007/s40257-025-00924-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40257-025-00924-0","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Morbilliform eruptions, which are a clinical reaction pattern characterized by erythematous macules and papules coalescing into patches that cover most of the skin surface, are one of the most common cutaneous findings in the inpatient setting. In the hospital setting, most causes are benign and due to low-risk drug exanthems; however, morbilliform eruptions may also be a sign of high-risk diseases, including Stevens–Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms/drug-induced hypersensitivity syndrome, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, and graft-versus-host disease. Proper identification of the etiology and risk stratification of a morbilliform eruption is critical to ensure proper management and optimize patient outcomes. In this review, we discuss the key features that differentiate high-risk from low-risk morbilliform eruptions, as well as specific characteristics that differentiate the different high-risk eruptions. Additionally, we offer a clinical algorithm that may be applied in the management of a patient who presents with a morbilliform rash.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":7706,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Clinical Dermatology","volume":"26 3","pages":"379 - 393"},"PeriodicalIF":8.6,"publicationDate":"2025-01-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s40257-025-00924-0.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143063128","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Individualized Neoantigen-Directed Melanoma Therapy","authors":"Karam Khaddour, Elizabeth I. Buchbinder","doi":"10.1007/s40257-025-00920-4","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40257-025-00920-4","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Individualized neoantigen-directed therapy represents a groundbreaking approach in melanoma treatment that leverages the patient’s own immune system to target cancer cells. This innovative strategy involves the identification of unique immunogenic neoantigens (mutated proteins specific to an individual’s tumor) and the development of therapeutic vaccines that either consist of peptide sequences or RNA encoding these neoantigens. The goal of these therapies is to induce neoantigen-specific immune responses, enabling the immune system to recognize and destroy cancer cells presenting the targeted neoantigens. This individualized approach is particularly advantageous given the genetic heterogeneity of melanoma, which exhibits distinct mutations among different patients. In contrast to traditional therapies, neoantigen-directed therapy offers a tailored treatment that potentially reduces off-target side effects and enhances therapeutic efficacy. Recent advances in neoantigen prediction and vaccine development have facilitated clinical trials exploring the combination of neoantigen vaccines with immune checkpoint inhibitors. These trials have shown promising clinical outcomes, underscoring the potential of this personalized approach. This review provides an overview of the rationale behind neoantigen-directed therapies and summarizes the current state of knowledge regarding personalized neoantigen vaccines in melanoma treatment.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":7706,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Clinical Dermatology","volume":"26 2","pages":"225 - 235"},"PeriodicalIF":8.6,"publicationDate":"2025-01-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143057422","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Impact of Family History on Clinical Presentation and Biologic Treatment Response in Patients with Psoriasis: A Multicenter Prospective Cohort Study","authors":"Yuxiong Jiang, Xiaoke Liu, Rui Ma, Dawei Huang, Yu Wang, Xiaoyuan Zhong, Lingling Yao, Shuang Xu, Ying Li, Xilin Zhang, Jiajing Lu, Yuling Shi","doi":"10.1007/s40257-025-00918-y","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40257-025-00918-y","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>Family history (FH) of psoriasis has been implicated as a risk factor for developing psoriasis. However, whether FH also carries information on clinical presentation and treatment response to biological agents in patients with psoriasis remains unclear.</p><h3>Objective</h3><p>This prospective, multicenter observational study aimed to analyze the clinical presentation and efficacy differences between patients with psoriasis with and without a FH.</p><h3>Patients and Methods</h3><p>The SPEECH registry is an observational, multicenter, and prospective registry that has been collecting data on psoriasis treatment since November 2022. This study included adult patients diagnosed with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis initiating treatment with biologics, including guselkumab, secukinumab, ixekizumab, ustekinumab, and adalimumab. FH of psoriasis was identified through patient self-report in which a positive FH was defined as a first-degree relative having psoriasis. The primary outcome measures include 75% improvement in Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI75) and the Physician’s Global Assessment score of cleared/minimal (PGA 0/1) after 3 months of treatment. Logistic regression was employed to determine the adjusted odds ratios (aOR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) for the achievement of response in selected outcomes for patients with a FH compared with those without a FH.</p><h3>Results</h3><p>The study included a total of 859 patients, of whom 22.9% had a FH of psoriasis. Patients with psoriasis who had a FH experienced an earlier onset of the disease and more severe anxiety symptoms than those without a FH. After 3 months of treatment, patients with psoriasis with a FH exhibited a higher likelihood of achieving PASI75 (aOR 1.60 [95% CI 1.02, 2.51]) and PGA 0/1 (aOR 1.54 [95% CI 1.03, 2.31]). Notably, these differences persisted after 6 months of treatment, confirming the sustained effectiveness of biologic treatments in patients with a positive FH. Further mediation analysis uncovered a significant indirect effect of FH on the treatment response to biologics through age of onset (<i>p</i> = 0.028), and the proportion mediated was 20.5%.</p><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>FH of psoriasis may affect the clinical course of patients and enhance their treatment response to biologics, highlighting the importance of FH assessment in optimizing treatment outcome and guiding clinical decision of biologic selection. Future studies on biologic treatment responses in psoriasis should consider family history as a significant confounding factor.</p><h3>Chinese Clinical Trial Registry</h3><p>ChiCTR2000036186.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":7706,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Clinical Dermatology","volume":"26 2","pages":"291 - 300"},"PeriodicalIF":8.6,"publicationDate":"2025-01-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143021765","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Svati Pazhyanur, Olivia Lamberg, Megan Hauptman, Jessica Cristiu, Noreen Khan, Allison C. Billi, Mio Nakamura
{"title":"Characterization of Clinicopathological Features and Autoantibody Profiles in Patients with Cutaneous Lupus Erythematous: A Single-Center Retrospective Study","authors":"Svati Pazhyanur, Olivia Lamberg, Megan Hauptman, Jessica Cristiu, Noreen Khan, Allison C. Billi, Mio Nakamura","doi":"10.1007/s40257-024-00916-6","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40257-024-00916-6","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>Cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE) is an autoimmune condition characterized by a wide range of clinical manifestations and limited treatment options. There is little research on the impact of commonly used diagnostic tests including antinuclear antibodies (ANA) and extractable nuclear antigens (ENA) on disease course or responsiveness to treatment.</p><h3>Objective</h3><p>This single-center retrospective cohort study aims to address this gap by characterizing clinicopathological characteristics, patient demographics, and treatment response among patients with CLE.</p><h3>Methods</h3><p>The study included patients with a diagnosis of CLE based on the International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision (ICD-9) and Tenth Revision (ICD-10) codes evaluated in the outpatient clinics of the Department of Dermatology at Michigan Medicine between 1 January 2012 and 31 December 2022. Chart review was conducted to collect patient and clinical data including CLE subtype, patient demographics, disease course, presence of SLE, ANA and ENA results, and CLE treatments and response.</p><h3>Results</h3><p>390 patients with CLE were included, 86% (<i>n</i> = 334) of whom had biopsy-proven CLE. Most patients were female (77%), non-Hispanic (97%), and Caucasian (58%). Of all patients, 35% (<i>n</i> = 138) were ANA negative. The most common CLE treatments were antimalarials (86%, <i>n</i> = 336), topical steroids (85%, <i>n</i> = 331), systemic steroids (42%, <i>n</i> = 164), and mycophenolate mofetil (30%, <i>n</i> = 119). Treatment response was determined by clinician documentation and ranged from stabilization of disease to complete remission. Treatments with the highest CLE response rates included systemic steroids (84%, <i>n</i> = 138), antimalarials (63%, <i>n</i> = 212), belimumab (54%, <i>n</i> = 29), and topical steroids (50%, <i>n</i> = 165). Factors associated with lower response rates to antimalarials using chi-squared tests included anti-double stranded (ds) DNA (<i>n</i> = 54, 57% response among anti-dsDNA+ versus <i>n</i> = 165, 74% response among anti-dsDNA−), anti-Smith (<i>n</i> = 33, 54% versus <i>n</i> = 82, 72%), anti-RNP (<i>n</i> = 48, 56% versus <i>n</i> = 67, 73%), anti-SmRNP (<i>n</i> = 44, 54% versus <i>n</i> = 171, 74%), anti-chromatin (<i>n</i> = 33, 50% versus <i>n</i> = 179, 74%), SLE (<i>n</i> = 81, 57% versus <i>n</i> = 143, 79%), and ACLE subtype (<i>n</i> = 28, 58% versus <i>n</i> = 195, 71%). When controlling for demographics, CLE subtype, and presence of SLE using a logistic regression, factors associated with lower antimalarial response rates included anti-dsDNA (OR 0.5), anti-Smith (OR 0.5), and anti-chromatin (OR 0.6)</p><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>Our results suggest that numerous patient characteristics, namely the presence of ACLE, SLE, and its most commonly implicated autoantibodies (i.e., anti-dsDNA and anti-Smith), are associated with lower response rates to first-line therapies, including topica","PeriodicalId":7706,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Clinical Dermatology","volume":"26 2","pages":"265 - 273"},"PeriodicalIF":8.6,"publicationDate":"2025-01-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142998650","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}