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No. 78 · 17 Sep 2026Thursday 17 September 2026: 76 papers from 19 journals← Wednesday’s edition Friday’s edition →

Gamification of dermatology diagnostics training

a nationwide, randomized, controlled trial of 34,556 cases.

ConclusionGamification led to substantially increased training volume, without improving skills acquisition. This may be explained by a shift in focus towards leaderboard placement, diminishing motivation to internalize learning content. Improved understanding of evidence-based dermatology training-i.e., the most efficient methods for reaching proficiency-is needed and requires further large, randomized trials.

Kristensen SIP, Ternov NK, … senior author Frendø MClinical and Experimental Dermatology

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Arch Derm ResSystematic review
Phosphodiesterase-4 inhibitors in the treatment of hidradenitis suppurativa: a systematic review
Vahabi SM, Pourgholi E, … senior author Amber KTArchives of Dermatological Research
Arch Derm ResSystematic review
The association between childhood obesity and atopic dermatitis: a systematic review
Sehjal M, Branyiczky MK, … senior author Abu-Hilal MArchives of Dermatological Research
JAADObservational study
Bidirectional association between celiac disease and vitiligo
Two cohort analyses from the Clalit Health Services database.
Cohen NT, Schonmann Y, Czarnowicki TJournal of the American Academy of Dermatology

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Precision Medicine for Somatic Mutation-Driven Vascular Anomalies.
Xu Y, Zhou J, … senior author Ji YBritish Journal of Dermatology
JIDLaboratory research
The AHR-TFAP2A axis regulates melanosome transport by directly targeting myosin Va and Mlph.
Sung HY, Jo CS, … senior author Hwang JSJournal of Investigative Dermatology
JEADVObservational studyLetter
Dupilumab exposure and herpesvirus infection risk in atopic dermatitis
A claims-based cohort study.
Goto K, Itaya T, … senior author Yamamoto YJournal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology
Pediatr DermObservational study
Clinical Characteristics, Management, and Complications of Infantile Hemangiomas Involving the Ear and Periauricular Region.
Matarneh B, Stefanko N, … senior author Fernandez Faith EPediatric Dermatology
J Dermatol
The Diagnostic Journey of Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid
Referral Pathways and Diagnostic Delay at a Regional Tertiary Dermatology Center in Japan.
Kitayama S, Makino T, Shimizu TJournal of Dermatology
Clin Exp DermObservational study
Adverse Events and Real-World Outcomes of Intravenous Immunoglobulin in Dermatologic Diseases
A 20-Year Cohort Study.
Aydogan K, Ünlü CI, … senior author Yazici SClinical and Experimental Dermatology
Arch Derm ResLaboratory research
Cannabidiol and ultraviolet-induced skin damage
a narrative review of preclinical evidence and translational considerations for sunscreen additive development
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J DermatolObservational study
Cutaneous Toxicities of Anti-GPRC5D Bispecific Antibodies for Multiple Myeloma: Retrospective Study.
Gotor-Rivera A, Blanco-Sánchez A, … senior author Tous-Romero FJournal of Dermatology
Arch Derm Res
The psychosocial impact of neurofibromatosis type 1: a narrative review
Park I, MacIntyre D, … senior author Young PArchives of Dermatological Research
J Dermatol
Multicenter Clinical Comparison Between Anti-NXP2 and Anti-TIF1-γ Antibody-Positive Myositis, and Analysis of the Clinical Significance of Anti-NXP2 Antibody Titers in Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies.
Kamiya S, Ogawa-Momohara M, … senior author Akiyama MJournal of Dermatology
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Mechanisms, Clinical Applications, and Future Perspectives
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Prevalence, Associations and Significance.
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J Cosmet Derm
Prolonging the Efficacy of Botulinum Toxin A Using a Novel Toxin Mimetic Complex and Peptide Formulation
Kassem R, Mimouni T, … senior author Shemer AJournal of Cosmetic Dermatology
J Dermatol
The Dermoscopic Step-Like Border in Circumscribed Hypokeratosis
A Case Involving the Finger and Literature Reappraisal Across Palmar, Plantar, and Digital Lesions.
Nagata T, Ikuno Y, … senior author Fujimoto NJournal of Dermatology
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A Multicentre Real-World Study-IL PSO (Italian Landscape Psoriasis).
Potestio L, Corrao S, … senior author Orsini DDermatology and Therapy
J Cosmet Derm
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JID InnovLaboratory research
Initial preclinical investigation of aclarubicin treatment in primary cutaneous T-cell lymphoma cells.
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Arch Derm ResObservational study
Assessing representation in a nation-wide psoriasis registry: a single-institution comparison
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Arch Derm ResObservational study
Psychiatric outcomes in PCOS-associated acne patients using spironolactone and/or oral contraceptives
a retrospective cohort TriNetX study
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J Derm SciReview
Enfortumab vedotin-related cutaneous toxicity
Clinical features, pathogenesis and management.
Oya KJournal of Dermatological Science
JAAD ReviewsReview
Bacteriophage therapeutics in dermatology: A clinical review
Shen A, Verma KK, … senior author Tyring SKJAAD Reviews
JAAD ReviewsReview
Limited Clinical Applications of Eye-Tracking Technology in Dermatology: A Scoping Review
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JAADLetter
Closed encounters of the third kind
Ethical obligations following an incomplete resident encounter.
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JAADLetter
When artificial intelligence says maybe
Navigating patient trust in dermatologic surgical decision-making.
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JAADLetter
Ethics on the High Seas
Charting a Course Through Cruise-Ship Aesthetic Care.
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JAADLetter
Ethical implications of enrolling underinsured patients in dermatology clinical trials.
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JAADLetter
Ethical Considerations of Biopsy Deferral in Acral Pigmented Lesions.
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JAADLetter
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Ethical considerations when emotional support animals conflict with clinical practice policy.
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JAAD
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recognition, stigma, and pediatric hidradenitis suppurativa.
Islam RK, Rogers AR, … senior author Haas CJJournal of the American Academy of Dermatology
JAAD
A New Era of Photoprotection in the United States
Why the Food and Drug Administration's Approval of Bemotrizinol Matters.
Amin HE, Rehman RA, … senior author Grant-Kels JMJournal of the American Academy of Dermatology
JAAD
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JAADLetter
Clean beauty, unclean products
Ethics in skincare advertising practices.
Adler R, Feig JL, Grant-Kels JMJournal of the American Academy of Dermatology
JAADLetter
What's the scope? Ethical considerations regarding the inconsistent use of dermoscopy.
Hannawa O, Kizy SM, … senior author Grant-Kels JMJournal of the American Academy of Dermatology
JAAD
Implications of Weight-Bearing Locations on Clinical and Survival Patterns in Acral Melanoma.
Yonas N, Chang AY, … senior author Klufas DMJournal of the American Academy of Dermatology
JEADVCase report
Oral involvement in Darier disease.
Visinoni S, Maglie RJournal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology
JEADVLetter
The WISH study
A patient-authored global priority survey for hidradenitis suppurativa.
McGrath BM, Villumsen B, … senior author Guillem PJournal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology
JEADVLetter
Global availability of biologic medications for treatment of moderate to severe atopic dermatitis.
Myers EM, Quigley C, … senior author Irvine ADJournal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology
JEADVCase report
Verrucous porokeratosis with prominent follicular involvement.
Li X, Liu JJournal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology
Cutis
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JDDGLetter
Pruritus and Psychiatric Distress in SLC20A2-Associated PFBC: A Dual-Specialty Perspective.
Lima E, Oliveira JRMJournal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft
Arch Derm Res
Rosacea and associated factors
a comprehensive analysis of lifestyle, dietary, and treatment patterns using the NIH All of Us database
Marzouk S, Musabji A, … senior author Lio PArchives of Dermatological Research
JDDGCase report
Transfusion-associated graft-vs-host disease after liver transplantation presenting with rash and pancytopenia.
Rivera-Ruiz I, Guijarro-Sánchez C, … senior author García-Nieto AJVJournal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft
Cutis
Pediatric Dermatology
A Rewarding Career Path in a Critical Time of Need
Bellodi Schmidt FCutis
Arch Derm Res
Erectile dysfunction in patients with prurigo nodularis in the all of us research program
Khodadad K, Rabbin-Birnbaum C, … senior author Zampella JGArchives of Dermatological Research
Arch Derm Res
Dupilumab therapy for recalcitrant IgG4-related disease
case series and literature review
Hallak D, Quadri I, … senior author Kaffenberger JArchives of Dermatological Research
Arch Derm Res
Cutaneous clues in inherited metabolic disorders
insights from a single-center cohort
Koç Yekedüz M, Eminoğlu FT, … senior author Köse EArchives of Dermatological Research
IJDLetter
Outcomes of Mohs Surgery in Patients With Implantable Electronic Devices
A Descriptive Case Series.
Alam Z, Cho SW, … senior author Tolkachjov SNInternational Journal of Dermatology
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Periocular Primary Cutaneous Mucinous Carcinoma in a Young Asian Male: A Rare Presentation.
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Acta DV
Anifrolumab in Refractory Discoid Lupus Erythematosus without Systemic Involvement
A Case Series of Five Patients.
Marschner J, Schauer FActa Dermato-Venereologica
Cutis
Solitary Tender Nodule on the Forearm
Eschen CCutis
J DermatolLetter
Two Cases of Anaphylaxis Induced by Carboxymethylcellulose.
Kanamori Y, Kubota N, … senior author Nomura TJournal of Dermatology
Exp Derm
Atopic Dermatitis, Sleep Quality, and Cognitive Difficulties in US Adults
A 2024 NHIS Mediation Analysis.
Schneiderman M, Del Duca E, … senior author Ungar BExperimental Dermatology
Cutis
A Simple and Low-Cost Cryotherapy Training Model for Medical Trainees
Sannah Alimi BCutis
Cutis
Kratom: An Emerging Cause of Drug-Induced Hyperpigmentation
Urban KCutis
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Expanding Access to Pediatric Dermatology Through Store-and-Forward Teledermatology
Blackwood JCutis
Arch Derm Res
Environmental associations of hidradenitis suppurativa
a single center analysis
Grinde G, Lorenz M, … senior author Wei EXArchives of Dermatological Research
Cutis
Benzyl Alcohol
The 2026 American Contact Dermatitis Society Allergen of the Year
Zheng LCutis
JDDGCase report
Management of severe psoriasis in a renal transplant recipient with latent tuberculosis using risankizumab.
Goundry ALR, Yaqoob M, … senior author Gkini MAJournal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft
Cutis
Necrotic Eschar on the Back in a Preterm Neonate
Kiene JCutis
J DermatolLetter
Tapinarof-Induced Folliculitis With Pathologic Analysis.
Matsuyoshi N, Ogawa T, … senior author Nomura TJournal of Dermatology
J DermatolLetter
Vunakizumab Treatment for Pediatric Generalized Pustular Psoriasis: Two Case Reports.
Jiang F, Chen M, … senior author Yang QJournal of Dermatology
Cutis
Rethinking Laboratory Screening for Patients Receiving Biologics
Huang CCutis
Cutis
Real-Time Use of AI in Dermatology
Insights from Jules B. Lipoff, MD
Lipoff JCutis
IJDLetter
Psychiatric Outcomes After Bimekizumab
When the Outcome May Also Shape Treatment Initiation.
Yılmaz E, Özer NK, Topal EInternational Journal of Dermatology
Clin Exp Derm
Topical steroid withdrawal
old problem, new terminology, and diagnostic inflation in the social-media era.
Shanshal MClinical and Experimental Dermatology
Arch Derm Res
Skin cancer knowledge and screening behaviors amongst audiologists at South Texas Veterans Health Care System
identifying gaps and proposing a solution
Su R, Burgess BA, Owen JLArchives of Dermatological Research
J DermatolCase reportLetter
A Case of Morbihan Disease Successfully Treated With Abrocitinib Monotherapy.
Sun S, Zhang M, … senior author Wang JJournal of Dermatology

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