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No. 83 · 22 Sep 2026Tuesday 22 September 2026: 48 papers from 17 journals← Monday’s edition Wednesday’s edition →

PhotodermMeta-analysisSystematic review

Comparative Efficacy and Safety of Needling-Based Therapies Versus Ablative Fractional Lasers for Scar Management

A Systematic Review and an Exploratory Meta-Analysis.

ConclusionAvailable evidence suggests that both modalities can improve scars. Ablative fractional lasers may offer greater efficacy, whereas needling-based therapies may provide better tolerability and pigment safety. These conclusions should be interpreted cautiously because of clinical heterogeneity and the sensitivity of the exploratory pooled estimate to individual studies. Treatment selection should remain individualized according to scar type, patient priorities, and acceptable downtime.

Almahzoum K, Alfailakawi W, … senior author Albazee EPhotodermatology, Photoimmunology & Photomedicine

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Derm TherClinical trial
Development of a Conceptual Disease Model of Atopic Dermatitis Using Data from the Phase 3 ARCADIA 1 Trial.
Silverberg JI, Daniele P, … senior author Puelles JDermatology and Therapy
JAADObservational study
Laterality of BCC and cSCC of the Face and Neck
A Southern California Retrospective Study.
Iqbal S, Warrier A, … senior author Coffey CSJournal of the American Academy of Dermatology
JAADObservational study
A Cross-Sectional Study of Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis Medication Utilization and Pharmacy Costs Patterns, 2019-2024.
Do S, Schreiber J, … senior author Good CJournal of the American Academy of Dermatology

JAADObservational studyLetter
Prognostic determinants of early and late relapse in cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma
a multicenter retrospective cohort study.
Rodríguez-Conde S, Cardona-Machado CD, … senior author Cañueto JJournal of the American Academy of Dermatology
JAADObservational study
Basal Cell Carcinoma in Young Adults
A Retrospective Review of Patient and Tumor Characteristics.
McGeough O, Katz A, … senior author Lewin JMJournal of the American Academy of Dermatology
JIDLaboratory research
DNPH1 exerts context-dependent tumor-promoting and -repressing functions during melanoma development.
Sui Y, Oh S, Janknecht RJournal of Investigative Dermatology
JIDObservational study
Skin Cancer Risk Stratification and Outcomes in Swedish Solid Organ Transplant Recipients.
Djalali A, Babačić H, … senior author Eriksson HJournal of Investigative Dermatology
JIDLaboratory research
Proteomic signature predicts the metastatic risk of primary cutaneous squamous cell carcinomas.
Azimi A, Patrick E, … senior author Fernandez-Penas PJournal of Investigative Dermatology
JIDLaboratory research
Accumulation of the immunosuppressive metabolite 1-methylnicotinamide in human basal cell carcinoma.
Bopp L, Seitz R, … senior author Fabri MJournal of Investigative Dermatology
JIDLaboratory research
Distinct IL-17A and retinoic acid-associated gene programs are enriched in epithelialized tunnels in severe hidradenitis suppurativa.
Montgomery AB, Sennett ML, … senior author Nelson AMJournal of Investigative Dermatology
J Cosmet DermObservational study
Longitudinal Multimodal Imaging Assessment of Tissue Changes Following Poly-L-Lactic Acid Treatment for Midfacial Rejuvenation
An Exploratory Pilot Study
AL-Attab R, Li J, … senior author Liu SJournal of Cosmetic Dermatology
Clin Exp Derm
Guideline-Based Evaluation of Large Language Models in Psoriasis Treatment.
Xia K, Min L, Jian DClinical and Experimental Dermatology
J DermatolObservational study
Association Between Anatomical Subsite and Invasive Disease in Head and Neck Lentigo Maligna and Lentigo Maligna Melanoma.
Dika E, Schiavo L, … senior author Venturi FJournal of Dermatology
J Cosmet DermObservational study
Immune Interactions Unique to Intradermal Microtoxin
Insights From Aesthetic, Therapeutic, and Vaccination Studies
Park JY, Parra Hernandez LA, … senior author Tran SJournal of Cosmetic Dermatology
J Cosmet DermLaboratory research
Preparation and Characterization of Azelaic Acid-Loaded Nanofiber Scaffold as Anti-Acne and Depigmenting Care, Fabricated by Electrospinning Method
Yadegari N, Majdi F, … senior author Javar HAJournal of Cosmetic Dermatology
J Cutan PatholObservational study
Quantitative Histopathologic Analysis of Pigmentation and Melanophage Distribution in Dermal Postinflammatory Hyperpigmentation.
Chung HJ, Rinck DR, … senior author Tahan SRJournal of Cutaneous Pathology
Acta DV
Physical Activity and Risk of Autoimmune Bullous Skin Diseases
A Prospective Cohort Study.
Ju S, Zhou G, … senior author Guo JActa Dermato-Venereologica
Contact DermObservational study
Paraphenylenediamine Contact Allergy and Post-Diagnostic Outcomes
A Single-Centre Study From the United Kingdom.
Ali Z, Soriano LF, … senior author Teo YContact Dermatitis
JDDG
Evaluation of suspected delayed-type allergy to beta-lactam antibiotics
a 6-year retrospective single center experience.
Pietschke K, Schmidt MF, … senior author Yazdi ASJournal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft
Acta DV
Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria in Finland - A Nationwide Registry Study on Epidemiology and Treatment Patterns in Secondary Care.
Sinikumpu SP, Heikkinen E, … senior author Huilaja LActa Dermato-Venereologica
IJD
Clinicopathological Challenge
Giant Cellulitis-Like Sweet Syndrome With Retiform Petechiae and Vasculitis-Like Histopathological Features.
Chua KR, Koutsis JJ, Lowe PMInternational Journal of Dermatology
Clin Exp DermObservational study
Ambiguous credentials and commercial interests in dermatology-related social media
an audit of "skin experts" and public trust in Ireland.
Hoban J, Leahy M, Field SClinical and Experimental Dermatology
Clin Derm
Workplace accommodations for alopecia areata
A framework for dermatologists.
Taghizadeh CS, Goh C, Lipner SRClinics in Dermatology
Acta DV
Diagnostic Accuracy of Dermoscopy for Spitzoid Tumours in Adults.
Vega N, Podlipnik S, … senior author Carrera CActa Dermato-Venereologica
Derm TherReview
Hidradenitis Suppurativa from Preconception to Lactation
Clinical Treatment Decision-Making Review.
Lewandowski M, Szablewska W, … senior author Barańska-Rybak WDermatology and Therapy
JAAD ReviewsReview
When to consider a monogenic systemic autoinflammatory disease in the case of recurrent mouth ulcers
review of the literature
Vergneault H, Elhani I, … senior author Georgin-Lavialle SJAAD Reviews
JAADLetter
When law enforcement asks for the biopsy block
Forensic use of archived dermatopathology tissue.
Islam RK, Lipner SRJournal of the American Academy of Dermatology
JAAD
Deucravacitinib in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
An Open Label Proof of Concept Study.
Pham J, Allan T, … senior author Frew JWJournal of the American Academy of Dermatology
JAADLetter
Ethical considerations of mandated iPLEDGE pregnancy testing.
Vu TN, Grant-Kels JMJournal of the American Academy of Dermatology
JAAD
Extramammary Paget's Disease
A National SEER Analysis and Sex-Based Atlas.
Fung G, Lahiji R, … senior author Master VAJournal of the American Academy of Dermatology
JAADLetter
What's that smell? Ethical challenges of addressing patient malodor in dermatology.
Taghizadeh CS, Lipner SRJournal of the American Academy of Dermatology
BJD
Generalized Cutaneous Hyperpigmentation and Lentigines due to KIT Variant.
Luo H, Shen X, … senior author Zhang WBritish Journal of Dermatology
JID
The itch-dominant phenotype of atopic dermatitis carries a disproportionate psychosocial burden.
Misery L, Seneschal J, … senior author Richard MAJournal of Investigative Dermatology
JID
The left middle frontal gyrus
A potential central hub for rosacea in the brain-skin axis.
Chen N, Yang W, Xu YJournal of Investigative Dermatology
JID
Knowledge of Skin Cancer Risk Factors in the United States.
Sundaram H, Passeron T, … senior author Lim HWJournal of Investigative Dermatology
JEADVLetter
Abscesses as sentinels of structural progression in mild hidradenitis suppurativa.
García Moronta C, Lizarte Laso J, … senior author Molina Leyva AJournal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology
JEADVCase report
Hidradenitis suppurativa complicating extensive nevus comedonicus.
Cao X, Bu WJournal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology
Clin DermLetter
Synthetic patients as a new validation standard for artificial intelligence in dermatology.
Goldust M, Landau M, Grant-Kels JMClinics in Dermatology
Derm Surg
Reconstruction of a Beard-Bearing Chin Defect With Preservation of the Hair-Bearing Cosmetic Subunit.
Stolarczyk A, Guo W, Lambert Smith FDermatologic Surgery
Derm Surg
Devastating Tufted Folliculitis After Follicular Unit Extraction
An Underrecognized and Potentially Preventable Complication.
Chung J, Choi MS, … senior author Park BCDermatologic Surgery
J DermatolLetter
Granulomatous Folliculotropic Non-Alopecic Secondary Syphilis Presenting With Generalized Nodular Lesions.
Takada M, Ishikawa M, Yamamoto TJournal of Dermatology
IJDLetter
Tumoral Chromoblastomycosis Caused by Fonsecaea monophora: A Treatment Challenge.
Huang Y, Luo ZInternational Journal of Dermatology
Acta DV
Thymoma-associated Multiorgan Autoimmunity Presenting as Severe Psoriasiform Keratotic Erythroderma 35 Years after Thymoma Diagnosis.
Higuchi K, Watanabe M, … senior author Ujiie HActa Dermato-Venereologica
Clin Exp Derm
When the Review Reads Too Well
Responding to AI-Generated Peer Review.
Vinay K, Jain S, Mehta HClinical and Experimental Dermatology

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