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Skin symptoms may indicate more serious rheumatic disease
Skin signs may be the first indicator of potential rheumatic disease, according to a release from the University of Texas Southwestern...
Allan Ryan
May 29, 20232 min read


Fibroblasts engage in phagocytosis during wound healing
New research suggests that fibroblasts may play two roles in repairing skin injury—not only rebuilding the skin but also removing damaged...
John Evans
May 26, 20232 min read
Reminder: Skin Spectrum Quarterly: open call for papers deadline May 15, 2023
There is still time to contribute original research, review articles, commentary, or case reports for inclusion in the inaugural issue of...
Allan Ryan
May 1, 20232 min read


Use of electrical stimulus can heal wounds three times more quickly
Researchers report they have developed a method of using electric stimulation to speed up the healing process, making wounds heal three...
Allan Ryan
Apr 24, 20232 min read


Oral JAK inhibitor treats adolescent alopecia areata
New findings show that the oral Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor ritlecitinib effectively treats alopecia areata in adolescents. The study...
John Evans
Apr 21, 20231 min read
Announcement: An open call for original research, review articles, commentary, and case reports
Skin Spectrum Quarterly™: The Journal of Ethnodermatology is a new worldwide dermatology journal that focuses on the emerging...
Allan Ryan
Apr 3, 20232 min read


DiTiDE resident essay grand prize: Dr. Samantha Bizimungu on hair loss in Black women
The Chronicle of Skin & Allergy, in partnership with the Dermatology Industry Taskforce on Inclusion, Diversity and Equity (DiTiDE),...
Allan Ryan
Mar 20, 20233 min read


Methotrexate plus prednisone effective for alopecia Tx
In a recent clinical trial, a combination of methotrexate and low-dose prednisone led to complete hair regrowth (HR) in almost one-third...
John Evans
Mar 17, 20232 min read
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