Ana Maria Lé, Orhan Yilmaz, Martim Luz, Tiago Torres
{"title":"Oral roflumilast for psoriasis: a real-world 24-week prospective cohort study.","authors":"Ana Maria Lé, Orhan Yilmaz, Martim Luz, Tiago Torres","doi":"10.1080/09546634.2025.2464107","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/09546634.2025.2464107","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease with significant physical and psychological burden, often associated with comorbidities such as obesity and cardiovascular disease. Current treatments include conventional systemic therapies and targeted biologic and non-biologic therapies, with several limitations related to safety, efficacy, and cost. Roflumilast, a selective PDE4 inhibitor, shows potential as an oral therapy for psoriasis due to its anti-inflammatory effects and favorable safety profile. This study aimed to evaluate the real-world effectiveness and safety of oral roflumilast in moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Prospective cohort study at a single center in Portugal including adults with moderate-to-severe psoriasis treated with oral roflumilast 500 mcg once daily.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Among fifty-eight patients (baseline median PASI 13.7 ± 5.5), 63.0% achieved PASI < 5, 47.8% PASI < 3, and 21.7% PASI < 1 by week 24 (mNRI). Weight loss occurred in 53.4%, with a mean reduction of 6 kg ± 4.3. Mild gastrointestinal symptoms were common but rarely caused discontinuation. No serious adverse events were reported.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Roflumilast demonstrated real-world effectiveness and a favorable safety profile in moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis. Additional benefits, including weight loss and no need for laboratory monitoring, make it a promising treatment option, particularly for patients with comorbidities or limited access to biologic therapies.</p>","PeriodicalId":94235,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of dermatological treatment","volume":"36 1","pages":"2464107"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143401075","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hanlin Zhang, Jia Zhou, Keyun Tang, Xinyi Zhang, Hongzhong Jin
{"title":"Expanding the therapeutic horizons of spesolimab: a review of off-label applications for inflammatory skin diseases.","authors":"Hanlin Zhang, Jia Zhou, Keyun Tang, Xinyi Zhang, Hongzhong Jin","doi":"10.1080/09546634.2025.2460582","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/09546634.2025.2460582","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>This review aims to outline the crucial role of IL-36 signaling in inflammatory skin diseases and summarize the therapeutic potential of spesolimab. Our goal is to provide insights into the off-label applications of spesolimab and future directions for its use in treating other challenging skin diseases.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>We conducted a comprehensive literature search across PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, MEDLINE, Scopus, and the Cochrane Library to identify relevant studies. For RCTs, we additionally searched the ClinicalTrials.gov database.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In this review, we examine its off-label applications for conditions such as palmoplantar pustulosis, acrodermatitis continua of Hallopeau, hidradenitis suppurativa, pyoderma gangrenosum, and acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis. This review also explores the role of IL-36 in the pathophysiology of these disorders and discusses how spesolimab may address the limitations of current therapies for refractory cases. Randomized controlled trials and case reports are summarized to highlight the efficacy and tolerability of spesolimab across various inflammatory skin conditions. We highlight the challenges presented by the absence of standardized treatment guidelines and the need for larger clinical trials.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This review underscores the potential of spesolimab to enhance treatment strategies for inflammatory skin diseases.</p>","PeriodicalId":94235,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of dermatological treatment","volume":"36 1","pages":"2460582"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143434849","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mohammed AlFada, Hend Alotaibi, Sahar Alsharif, Ahmad Hecham Alani, Andrea Andrade-Miranda, Camila Montesinos Guevara, Yaolong Chen, Ruobing Lei, Jorge Acosta-Reyes, Pamela Velásquez-Salazar, Ahmed El-Malky, Yasser S Amer
{"title":"Systematic review, methodological appraisal, and recommendation mapping of clinical practice guidelines for managing patients with Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis.","authors":"Mohammed AlFada, Hend Alotaibi, Sahar Alsharif, Ahmad Hecham Alani, Andrea Andrade-Miranda, Camila Montesinos Guevara, Yaolong Chen, Ruobing Lei, Jorge Acosta-Reyes, Pamela Velásquez-Salazar, Ahmed El-Malky, Yasser S Amer","doi":"10.1080/09546634.2025.2467751","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/09546634.2025.2467751","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The Appraisal of Guidelines for Research and Evaluation II Instrument (AGREE II) was developed to enhance the methodological rigor of clinical practice guidelines (CPGs), aiming to generate trustworthy recommendations for various clinical scenarios. Despite its importance, there exists a gap in the quality of CPGs pertaining to Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (SJS-TEN). The aim of the study was to evaluate SJS-TEN CPGs to shed light on areas for enhancing SJS-TEN guidelines' quality.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A systematic review was conducted to identify SJS-TEN CPGs from January 2011 to December 2023 across bibliographic and guideline databases, as well as dermatology association websites. Four reviewers employed the AGREE II instrument to appraise the quality of eligible CPGs. Subsequently, AGREE II domain scores were calculated and their recommendations mapped.</p><p><strong>Results and conclusions: </strong>Seven eligible SJS-TEN CPGs reviewed, originating from Europe, North America, Asia, and an authorship Group. The highest AGREE II domain scores were observed in scope and purpose (mean: 63%, standard deviation [SD]: 23.195%) and clarity of presentation (mean: 70%, SD: 14.5%). Conversely, the lowest score was noted in the applicability domain (mean: 28%, SD: 17.44%). Only two guidelines by the British Association of Dermatologists (28.6%) met the 'recommend' level. Recommendations from all CPGs were compared in tabular form.</p>","PeriodicalId":94235,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of dermatological treatment","volume":"36 1","pages":"2467751"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143517449","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Tiago Torres, Sofia Magina, Maria João Paiva Lopes
{"title":"Portuguese consensus on first line treatment of moderate-to-severe psoriasis with a non-TNF inhibitor therapy - a delphi methodology.","authors":"Tiago Torres, Sofia Magina, Maria João Paiva Lopes","doi":"10.1080/09546634.2025.2453601","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/09546634.2025.2453601","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Psoriasis (PsO) is a common chronic, inflammatory, immune-mediated disease. In 2023, a 4.4% prevalence of PsO was reported in Portugal. Currently, Tumor Necrosis Factor inhibitors (TNFi) are the recommended first-line (1 L) biologic agents in Portugal given their lower cost. However, TNFi may not be suitable for several patients. In these patients, interleukin inhibitors (ILi) should be considered as they provide more effective outcomes and a better safety profile.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Qualitative interviews with PsO experts were conducted to identify PsO biologic treatment needs, resulting in an online survey to explore clinical cases focused on subpopulations of PsO. A delphi study evaluated consensus on clinical criteria to initiate non-TNFi therapy in seven predefined subpopulations of patients.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>This study highlights the benefit of starting non-TNFi therapy in all PsO predefined subpopulations. Patients with infection risk, mild heart failure and associated comorbidities, autoimmune diseases and family history of demyelinating disease consensually benefit from starting non-TNFi therapy in 1 L. Several risks associated with latent tuberculosis, advanced age and oncological disease were also evaluated.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Given the existence of various risks associated with TNFi usage, this clinical perspective overview of Portuguese experts in PsO treatment emphasizes the need for a tailored therapeutic framework in the management of PsO.</p>","PeriodicalId":94235,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of dermatological treatment","volume":"36 1","pages":"2453601"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143054222","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Use magnified images to help define the boundaries of melanonychia in surgery.","authors":"Simin He, Siliang Xue","doi":"10.1080/09546634.2025.2459153","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/09546634.2025.2459153","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The diagnoses of longitudinal melanonychia (LM) may be nail matrix nevus, etc. During excision, factors like small/pale lesions make it hard to define the boundary. Head - mounted magnifiers have limited magnification and intraoperative dermatoscopes are often unavailable. We used a DSLR camera to take and magnify pictures. First estimate the incision, then adjust. This method is recommended for doctors without intraoperative dermatoscopes.</p>","PeriodicalId":94235,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of dermatological treatment","volume":"36 1","pages":"2459153"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143082707","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effect of amniotic fluid on hair follicle growth.","authors":"Gamze Tumentemur, Elif Ganime Aygun, Bulut Yurtsever, Didem Cakirsoy, Ercument Ovali","doi":"10.1080/09546634.2025.2451389","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/09546634.2025.2451389","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Purpose:</b> Human amniotic fluid stem cells (hAFSCs) have shown significant regenerative potential in treating hair loss, wound healing, and tissue repair. This study aims to evaluate the effects of human amniotic fluid (hAF) on hair follicle (HF) regeneration and immune system modulation.</p><p><p><b>Materials and Methods:</b> The hAF used was pooled, acellular, and gamma-irradiated to standardize its contents and enhance its stability. Both irradiated (FAFI) and non-irradiated (FAF) hAF were assessed for their efficacy and safety in promoting hair growth and modulating immune responses in a rat model of hair loss. The study examined HF regeneration, transition to the anagen phase, and macrophage polarization from the pro-inflammatory M1 phenotype to the anti-inflammatory M2 phenotype.</p><p><p><b>Results:</b> Both FAF and FAFI treatments significantly increased HF density, with FAFI exhibiting enhanced effects. Histological analysis demonstrated improved HF regeneration, increased M2 macrophages, and reduced collagen fiber deposition in treated areas. Gamma irradiation likely improved the efficacy of FAFI by stabilizing active components and inhibiting protease activity.</p><p><p><b>Conclusions:</b> Irradiated hAF is a safe and effective therapeutic candidate for alopecia and HF growth disorders. These findings support further evaluation of hAF in clinical trials to validate its potential for hair regeneration therapies.</p>","PeriodicalId":94235,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of dermatological treatment","volume":"36 1","pages":"2451389"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143019230","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Successful treatment of Kimura's disease with dupilumab and review of dupilumab in treating eosinophilic dermatoses.","authors":"Yunhong Zheng, Suju Luo","doi":"10.1080/09546634.2024.2449153","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/09546634.2024.2449153","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":94235,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of dermatological treatment","volume":"36 1","pages":"2449153"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142960826","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Linda Stein Gold, James Del Rosso, Benjamin D Ehst, Matthew J Zirwas, Lawrence J Green, Philip M Brown, David S Rubenstein, Stephen C Piscitelli, Anna M Tallman
{"title":"Tapinarof cream 1% once daily was well tolerated in adults and children with atopic dermatitis in two phase 3 randomized trials.","authors":"Linda Stein Gold, James Del Rosso, Benjamin D Ehst, Matthew J Zirwas, Lawrence J Green, Philip M Brown, David S Rubenstein, Stephen C Piscitelli, Anna M Tallman","doi":"10.1080/09546634.2024.2444489","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/09546634.2024.2444489","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> Tapinarof cream 1% once daily (QD) demonstrated significant efficacy in patients down to age 2 years with atopic dermatitis (AD) in the ADORING 1 and 2 phase 3 trials. We report local tolerability outcomes.<b>Methods:</b> Patients received Tapinarof or vehicle cream QD for 8 weeks. Tolerability was evaluated using patient/parent/caregiver and investigator 5-point Local Tolerability Scales (LTS). Investigators assessed tolerability for sensitive skin areas, including face/neck.<b>Results:</b> 813 patients were randomized (∼80% pediatric). Mean pretreatment baseline overall LTS scores were similar across groups and trials: 1.0-1.9 (patient-assessed) indicating slight burning/stinging and itching; and 0.3-0.6 (investigator-assessed) indicating no-to-minimal irritation. Tapinarof was well tolerated with improvement from pretreatment baseline and no-to-minimal burning/stinging and itching from first application through Week 8 (patient-reported): mean Week 8 LTS scores were 0.2-0.4 (burning/stinging) and 0.6-0.8 (itching). Investigators reported improvement from pretreatment baseline with no-to-minimal irritation (dryness/erythema/peeling) from first Tapinarof application through Week 8 (mean LTS scores: 0.2 and 0.1 in ADORING 1 and 2, respectively). Across sensitive skin, investigators reported no-to-minimal irritation from first application through Week 8 (mean scores [Tapinarof versus vehicle]: 0-0.3 versus 0-1.0).<b>Conclusion:</b> Tapinarof was well tolerated locally from first application through Week 8, including on sensitive skin areas.</p><p><p><b>Clinicaltrials.gov numbers</b> NCT05014568, NCT05032859.</p>","PeriodicalId":94235,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of dermatological treatment","volume":"36 1","pages":"2444489"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143056176","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mario Valenti, Luciano Ibba, Sara Di Giulio, Luigi Gargiulo, Piergiorgio Malagoli, Anna Balato, Carlo G Carrera, Paolo Dapavo, Eugenia V Di Brizzi, Valentina Dini, Francesca Gaiani, Francesco Loconsole, Angelo V Marzano, Matteo Megna, Alessandra Michelucci, Luca Potestio, Simone Ribero, Antonio Costanzo, Alessandra Narcisi
{"title":"Safety of interleukin inhibitors in patients with plaque psoriasis and history of neoplasms: a multicenter retrospective study - IL PSO (Italian landscape psoriasis).","authors":"Mario Valenti, Luciano Ibba, Sara Di Giulio, Luigi Gargiulo, Piergiorgio Malagoli, Anna Balato, Carlo G Carrera, Paolo Dapavo, Eugenia V Di Brizzi, Valentina Dini, Francesca Gaiani, Francesco Loconsole, Angelo V Marzano, Matteo Megna, Alessandra Michelucci, Luca Potestio, Simone Ribero, Antonio Costanzo, Alessandra Narcisi","doi":"10.1080/09546634.2025.2456532","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/09546634.2025.2456532","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> Interleukin (IL) inhibitors are increasingly used in the management of moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis. However, their use in patients with a history of cancer is debated.</p><p><p><b>Objective:</b> We conducted a multicenter retrospective study across nine Italian Dermatology Units to assess the real-world effectiveness and safety of IL inhibitors (IL-23, IL-17, IL-12/23) in 136 oncological patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis. In particular, we evaluated 116 patients who developed the neoplasm before starting the biologic with a mean time from diagnosis of neoplasia to the first biologic dose of 8.31 years. We also assessed 20 patients who received a diagnosis of neoplasm during treatment with IL inhibitors after a mean time of 2.41 years from the start of the biologic with a cumulative incidence of 3.06 per 1000 individuals.</p><p><p><b>Results:</b> Three patients experienced neoplasm recurrence during treatment with IL inhibitors, which led to the discontinuation of these drugs. In our study, biologics have demonstrated safety and effectiveness as treatment options for patients with both a history of neoplasm and those with concurrent tumors. However, further investigation is needed, particularly through larger and longer multicenter studies.</p>","PeriodicalId":94235,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of dermatological treatment","volume":"36 1","pages":"2456532"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143054175","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
D Orsini, D Graceffa, M Burlando, A Campanati, E Campione, C Guarneri, A Narcisi, P Pella, P Romita, M Travaglini, L Zichichi, L M H Arancio, G Baggini, R Balestri, L Bianchi, A M G Brunasso, A E Cagni, Giacomo Caldarola, G Calianno, A Carpentieri, M Carriero, A Carugno, F Cona, A Costanzo, E Cozzani, Giacomo Dal Bello, Giovanni Carlo Lazzaro Danzuso, A Dattola, A Di Tano, F Diotallevi, M Donnarumma, E De Col, M Esposito, C S Fiorella, M Galluzzo, F Graziola, M Licciardello, A Legori, P Malagoli, Federica Mola, G Moretta, A Muracchioli, A Musumeci, M L Musumeci, G Pagnanelli, V Panasiti, E Provenzano, D Rizzo, M Rubatto, Oriele Sarno, D Strippoli, F Vaira, M C Fargnoli
{"title":"Effectiveness, speed of action and safety of brodalumab in elderly psoriasis patients: a multicenter real-world study - IL PSO (Italian Landscape Psoriasis).","authors":"D Orsini, D Graceffa, M Burlando, A Campanati, E Campione, C Guarneri, A Narcisi, P Pella, P Romita, M Travaglini, L Zichichi, L M H Arancio, G Baggini, R Balestri, L Bianchi, A M G Brunasso, A E Cagni, Giacomo Caldarola, G Calianno, A Carpentieri, M Carriero, A Carugno, F Cona, A Costanzo, E Cozzani, Giacomo Dal Bello, Giovanni Carlo Lazzaro Danzuso, A Dattola, A Di Tano, F Diotallevi, M Donnarumma, E De Col, M Esposito, C S Fiorella, M Galluzzo, F Graziola, M Licciardello, A Legori, P Malagoli, Federica Mola, G Moretta, A Muracchioli, A Musumeci, M L Musumeci, G Pagnanelli, V Panasiti, E Provenzano, D Rizzo, M Rubatto, Oriele Sarno, D Strippoli, F Vaira, M C Fargnoli","doi":"10.1080/09546634.2025.2452948","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/09546634.2025.2452948","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":94235,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of dermatological treatment","volume":"36 1","pages":"2452948"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143366174","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}