The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology

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James Del Rosso, DO, and David Cotter, MD, PhD, discuss the clinical safety and efficacy of nemolizumab for patients with atopic dermatitis (AD). They highlighted a case of an 11-year-old female patient with severe AD who switched from dupilumab (Dupixent) to nemolizumab (Nemluvio). The patient achieved rapid itch reduction and resolution of conjunctivitis and facial erythema. In another case, a 22-year-old female patient with long-standing AD and joint pain switched to nemolizumab, experiencing significant improvement in itch and facial erythema within 2 months. The discussion emphasizes the importance of individualized treatment and the evolving therapeutic landscape for AD.

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James Del Rosso, DO, the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, discusses highlights from new research published in the March 2026 issue of JCAD.

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Ted Lain, MD, a board-certified dermatologist at Sanova Dermatology in Austin, Texas, shares his extensive experience with deuruxolitinib (Leqselvi) for the treatment of patients with moderate-to-severe alopecia areata. Drawing on 5 years of long-term extension data, Dr. Lain explains that patients generally maintained hair regrowth they achieved early in treatment, with no loss of effect over time. He emphasizes that this durability is crucial, as patients are often most afraid of losing newly regrown hair.

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James Del Rosso, DO, the Clinical Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, discusses highlights from new research published in the February 2026 issue of JCAD.

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James Del Rosso, DO, and David Cotter, MD, PhD, discuss using gene expression profile testing, such as the AdvanceAD-Tx test, to provide effective treatment for patients with atopic dermatitis. AdvanceAD-Tx allows clinicians to match therapy based on patients’ immune profiles using molecular testing. Drs. Del Rosso and Cotter also review the benefits of using the test not only at baseline, but also throughout treatment in order to tailor their atopic dermatitis therapy and avoid constantly cycling through treatments.

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Amy McMichael, MD, a clinical professor and chair of the Department of Dermatology at Wake Forest School of Medicine, discusses deuruxolitinib for patients with alopecia areata. She highlights its 8-week efficacy compared to placebo in clinical trials. The medication provided significant improvement in hair regrowth at the 8-mg dose, with minimal adverse events. She emphasized the need to perform standard baseline and intermittent lab tests in patients, similar to other Janus kinase inhibitors.

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Graham Litchman, DO, MS, a board-certified dermatologist at Vivida Dermatology in Las Vegas, Nevada, discusses a patient case involving a 54-year-old female patient with psoriasis who did not respond well to conventional treatments or systemic steroids. Dr. Lichtman introduced her to risankizumab (Skyrizi), explaining its mechanism of action, adverse events, and dosing schedule. The patient experienced significant improvement by the 3-month mark, with most plaques disappearing. After 1 year of treatment, the patient had only a small area of plaques.

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James Del Rosso, DO, the Clinical Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, discusses highlights from new research published in the January 2026 issue of JCAD.

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Dr. Aaron Farberg, a board-certified dermatologist and founder of Bear Dermatology in Dallas, Texas, discusses the evolving treatment landscape for alopecia areata with a focus on Janus kinase inhibitors and how he has used this type of treatment in his practice.

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Dr. Mostaghimi discusses the speed and depth of efficacy of deuruxolitinib for providing hair regrowth in patients with severe alopecia areata.