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No. 76 · 15 Sep 2026Tuesday 15 September 2026: 51 papers from 14 journals← Monday’s edition Wednesday’s edition →

Immediate and Long-Term Clinical Efficacy of a Novel Topical Next Generation Hydrator

Results From a Proof-of-Concept Study

ConclusionHCH delivered significant immediate and long-term improvements in skin hydration, resulting in more dewy, hydrated skin. Participants reported high overall satisfaction on the FACE-Q validated scales. HCH was well tolerated.

Goberdhan L, Schneider K, … senior author Makino ETJournal of Cosmetic Dermatology

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JCMSSystematic reviewLetter
Rosacea Presentation Across Race and Ethnicity: A Systematic Review.
Levy R, Fremont S, … senior author Mukovozov IJournal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery
JCMSSystematic reviewLetter
Type VI Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris: A Systematic Review.
Wong TC, Almosawy Z, … senior author Lee SJournal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery
BJDObservational study
Risks of tuberculosis, meningitis, candidiasis, and fungal infections among patients receiving systemic treatments for psoriasis
a nationwide cohort study from BADBIR data.
Bright HRB, Smith CH, … senior author Yiu ZZNBritish Journal of Dermatology

Exp DermLaboratory research
Elevated SOX9 Expression Is Associated With Extracellular Matrix Remodelling and Aggressive Clinicopathological Features in Extramammary Paget's Disease.
Zhao C, Du X, … senior author Li HExperimental Dermatology
JID InnovLaboratory research
Autophagy-dependent changes in the sebaceous gland and epidermal lipid distribution localized by mass spectrometric imaging.
Stiegler A, Zoratto S, … senior author Gruber FJID Innovations
IJD
Beyond Pigment Loss
Three Therapeutic Objectives in Vitiligo.
Valle Y, Lotti T, … senior author Parsad DInternational Journal of Dermatology
Am J Dermpath
Aggressive Cytotoxic Lymphomas of the Auricle: An Under-recognized Presentation.
Hooper MJ, LeWitt TM, … senior author Guitart JAmerican Journal of Dermatopathology
Exp DermLaboratory research
Aquaporin 3 Promoter Polymorphisms Reduce Gene Expression and Associate Altered Autophagy-Related Gene Signatures With Atopic Dermatitis Susceptibility.
Lim YYE, Sio YY, … senior author Chew FTExperimental Dermatology
J Cosmet Derm
The Role of Individuality in the Future of Aesthetic Medicine
Chantrey J, Rieder E, de la Guardia CJournal of Cosmetic Dermatology
Clin Exp Derm
Cutaneous Manifestations of Fertility Treatments: A Scoping Review.
Zappi I, Falletta A, … senior author Lo Sicco KIClinical and Experimental Dermatology
JCMSLaboratory research
Immune-Cell Profiling Identifies a Defective Macrophage-Maresin 1 Resolution Axis as a Pathogenic Driver and Therapeutic Target in Vitiligo and Canities.
Yang Q, Zhang G, … senior author Zhou YJournal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery
Clin Exp DermObservational study
Long-term real-world effectiveness of ritlecitinib and baricitinib in children and adolescents with alopecia areata
a 24-month retrospective study.
Cecere D, Potestio L, … senior author Napolitano MClinical and Experimental Dermatology
DermatitisObservational studyLetter
Letter: Retrospective Review of Metals Patch Testing for Implantation of Cardiac Devices or Prosthetic Orthopedic Joints.
Link PJ, Maniam GB, … senior author Link JLDermatitis
BMJ
Diagnosis and management of lower limb cellulitis.
Yadav K, Gottlieb M, … senior author Rosenberg HBMJ
JAAD
Dupilumab for treatment of pemphigus foliaceus and pemphigus herpetiformis
A retrospective case series.
Sun ML, Qiu L, … senior author Xu HHJournal of the American Academy of Dermatology
BJD
Navigating the AI era in scholarly publishing
transparency, accountability and evolving standards.
McGrath JA, Caulfield J, Ahmed SBritish Journal of Dermatology
BJD
Periorbital purpura and macroglossia in immunoglobulin light-chain amyloidosis.
Wang Y, Wang F, … senior author Jiang FBritish Journal of Dermatology
BJD
Unilateral Gottron Papules in a Hemiparetic Patient with Dermatomyositis.
Ishizaki J, Yoshida S, Takenaka KBritish Journal of Dermatology
BJD
What is an algorithm worth? The enduring value of the dermatologist.
Ramessur R, Carson LBritish Journal of Dermatology
BJD
Preservation of Desmosome Health - a new treatment paradigm?
Waschke JBritish Journal of Dermatology
BJD
Prurigo pigmentosa associated with a low-carbohydrate diet.
Wang Y, Gao Y, … senior author Jiang FBritish Journal of Dermatology
Pediatr DermCase report
Concomitant PLACK Syndrome, MYBPC3-Related Cardiomyopathy, and Nutritional Deficiency.
Kawa N, LeWitt TM, … senior author Morel KDPediatric Dermatology
Pediatr DermCase report
The Cost of the Curl
Wig-Induced Hair Loss in Pediatric Irish Dancers.
Bilimoria SN, Han MM, … senior author Kondratuk KEPediatric Dermatology
Cutis
Erythema on the Hands of a Patient Undergoing Chemotherapy
Lee NCutis
Cutis
The Hair-Cut Sign for Scalp Biopsy Site Identification
Trager MCutis
Am J Dermpath
Superficial Thrombophlebitis With Abundant Mucin Deposition.
Kusano M, Chen KR, Yamamoto TAmerican Journal of Dermatopathology
Dermatitis
Post-Open Reduction and Internal Fixation Scar-Line Eczema Mimicking Metal Implant Allergy
A Nonallergic Diagnostic Pitfall.
Mondal A, Sharma T, Palit ADermatitis
Cutis
Acral Flat-Topped Papules in an Adolescent Boy
Nair NCutis
Clin Exp Derm
White abdominal macules in a paediatric patient.
Li H, Wassef R, Lavery MJClinical and Experimental Dermatology
DermatitisLetter
Letter: Beyond Patch Test Positivity: The Challenge of Establishing Occupational Causality.
Brasileiro ADermatitis
IJDLetter
Association of Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Behçet's Disease: A Case Series.
Edek YC, Şahin S, Adışen EInternational Journal of Dermatology
Australas J DermLetter
Janus Kinase Inhibitors in Alopecia Areata
Targeted Interruption or Functional Replacement of Systemic Corticosteroids?
Kushnir-Grinbaum D, Sinclair RAustralasian Journal of Dermatology
IJDLetter
Fitzpatrick Skin Type Is Assocated With Missed Malignancy in Large Language Model Dermatologic Diagnosis
Failure Patterns of ChatGPT and Claude.
Hartoyo M, Vattigunta M, … senior author Nouri KInternational Journal of Dermatology
DermatitisLetter
Letter: Patch Test Utilization by Provider Type in the U.S. Commercially Insured Population, 2014-2024: Dermatologists on the Decline.
Smart K, Armstrong AW, Adler BLDermatitis
Clin Exp Derm
Ophiasis-pattern cicatricial alopecia in diffuse systemic sclerosis.
Gaglani B, Rouhani N, … senior author Stefanato CClinical and Experimental Dermatology
DermatitisCase reportLetter
Letter: Rue the Day-A Case of Phytophotodermatitis.
Rosa M, Vaz-Lopes M, … senior author Filipe PDermatitis
Cutis
Optimizing Clinical Teams in Dermatology
A Strategic Framework for Recruitment, Onboarding, and Retention
Rahbar FCutis
Cutis
Rosacea: We Still Haven’t Found What We’re Looking For
Del Rosso JCutis
Cutis
Topical Hypochlorous Acid for Acne Vulgaris
Mechanisms, Clinical Evidence, and Therapeutic Potential
Zhang ECutis
Cutis
Age- and Sex-Related Differences in Primary Cutaneous Lymphoma
Herrera-Ocampo MCutis
Cutis
Managing Acne Relapse After Isotretinoin
Tips from John Barbieri, MD, MBA
Barbieri JCutis
Clin Exp Derm
Diagnostic pitfalls of cutaneous non-tuberculous mycobacterial infection
lessons from a culture-confirmed cohort.
Tsai RJ, Foo HL, … senior author Pan JYClinical and Experimental Dermatology
Cutis
Psoriasis Area and Severity Index Use in Pediatric Psoriasis
Patra PCutis
Cutis
Equity Evaluation
Analysis of the Prescribing Patterns of Isotretinoin Based on Reproductive Potential
Adams PCutis
Cutis
When Fungal Infections Mimic Acne
Diagnostic Pitfalls and Practical Approaches
Christensen RCutis
Cutis
Asymptomatic Enlarging Lobulated Mass on the Lower Leg
Narayanan DCutis
Cutis
Black Malar Papules Following Use of Hydroquinone Cream 2% Purchased Online
Mihailescu MCutis

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