Advancements in Dermatology: A Weekly Review
Dermatologia e Venerologia
Dermatological Breakthroughs: From Acne to Autoimmunity
This week we explore groundbreaking dermatological research, from zinc's therapeutic potential to novel psoriasis treatments and the gut-skin connection in autoimmunity.
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1. IgA Vasculitis with necrotizing arteritis: a multicenter retrospective study from the French Vasculitis Study Group and systematic review of the literature.
Authors: Ribereau-Gayon E, Carbonnelle-Puscian A, Ottavi M, et al.
Journal: Autoimmunity, 2026 Dec 31
PMID: 42192510
DOI: 10.1080/08916934.2026.2677546
2. Zinc in dermatology.
Authors: Searle T, Ali FR, Al-Niaimi F
Journal: The Journal of dermatological treatment, 2022 Aug
PMID: 35437093
DOI: 10.1080/09546634.2022.2062282
3. Melaleuca alternifolia (Tea Tree) oil: a review of antimicrobial and other medicinal properties.
Authors: Carson CF, Hammer KA, Riley TV
Journal: Clinical microbiology reviews, 2006 Jan
PMID: 16418522
DOI: 10.1128/CMR.19.1.50-62.2006
4. The versatility of azelaic acid in dermatology.
Authors: Searle T, Ali FR, Al-Niaimi F
Journal: The Journal of dermatological treatment, 2022 Mar
PMID: 32730109
DOI: 10.1080/09546634.2020.1800579
5. A systematic review and network meta-analysis of topical pharmacological, oral pharmacological, physical and combined treatments for acne vulgaris.
Authors: Mavranezouli I, Daly CH, Welton NJ, et al.
Journal: The British journal of dermatology, 2022 Nov
PMID: 35789996
DOI: 10.1111/bjd.21739
6. Topical ascorbic acid on photoaged skin. Clinical, topographical and ultrastructural evaluation: double-blind study vs. placebo.
Authors: Humbert PG, Haftek M, Creidi P, et al.
Journal: Experimental dermatology, 2003 Jun
PMID: 12823436
DOI: 10.1034/j.1600-0625.2003.00008.x
7. Treatments for alopecia areata: a network meta-analysis.
Authors: Mateos-Haro M, Novoa-Candia M, Sánchez Vanegas G, et al.
Journal: The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 2023 Oct 23
PMID: 37870096
DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD013719.pub2
8. The Gut-Skin and Gut-Thyroid Axis in Autoimmunity: Roles of Dysbiosis, Microbial Metabolites, Immune Dysregulation, and Diet in Psoriasis and Hashimoto's Thyroiditis.
Authors: Ribačuka S, Upmale-Engela S, Vaivode I, et al.
Journal: Nutrients, 2026 May 8
PMID: 42196960
DOI: 10.3390/nu18101501
9. Selective internal radiotherapy and chemosaturation show equivalent survival in metastatic uveal melanoma: a retrospective multicenter study.
Authors: Koch EAT, Schielein LA, Reitmajer M, et al.
Journal: The oncologist, 2026 May 8
PMID: 42104930
DOI: 10.1093/oncolo/oyag152
10. Efficacy and safety of guselkumab, an anti-interleukin-23 monoclonal antibody, compared with adalimumab for the continuous treatment of patients with moderate to severe psoriasis: Results from the phase III, double-blinded, placebo- and active comparator-controlled VOYAGE 1 trial.
Authors: Blauvelt A, Papp KA, Griffiths CE, et al.
Journal: Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2017 Mar
PMID: 28057360
DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2016.11.041
Authors: Ribereau-Gayon E, Carbonnelle-Puscian A, Ottavi M, et al.
Journal: Autoimmunity, 2026 Dec 31
PMID: 42192510
DOI: 10.1080/08916934.2026.2677546
2. Zinc in dermatology.
Authors: Searle T, Ali FR, Al-Niaimi F
Journal: The Journal of dermatological treatment, 2022 Aug
PMID: 35437093
DOI: 10.1080/09546634.2022.2062282
3. Melaleuca alternifolia (Tea Tree) oil: a review of antimicrobial and other medicinal properties.
Authors: Carson CF, Hammer KA, Riley TV
Journal: Clinical microbiology reviews, 2006 Jan
PMID: 16418522
DOI: 10.1128/CMR.19.1.50-62.2006
4. The versatility of azelaic acid in dermatology.
Authors: Searle T, Ali FR, Al-Niaimi F
Journal: The Journal of dermatological treatment, 2022 Mar
PMID: 32730109
DOI: 10.1080/09546634.2020.1800579
5. A systematic review and network meta-analysis of topical pharmacological, oral pharmacological, physical and combined treatments for acne vulgaris.
Authors: Mavranezouli I, Daly CH, Welton NJ, et al.
Journal: The British journal of dermatology, 2022 Nov
PMID: 35789996
DOI: 10.1111/bjd.21739
6. Topical ascorbic acid on photoaged skin. Clinical, topographical and ultrastructural evaluation: double-blind study vs. placebo.
Authors: Humbert PG, Haftek M, Creidi P, et al.
Journal: Experimental dermatology, 2003 Jun
PMID: 12823436
DOI: 10.1034/j.1600-0625.2003.00008.x
7. Treatments for alopecia areata: a network meta-analysis.
Authors: Mateos-Haro M, Novoa-Candia M, Sánchez Vanegas G, et al.
Journal: The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 2023 Oct 23
PMID: 37870096
DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD013719.pub2
8. The Gut-Skin and Gut-Thyroid Axis in Autoimmunity: Roles of Dysbiosis, Microbial Metabolites, Immune Dysregulation, and Diet in Psoriasis and Hashimoto's Thyroiditis.
Authors: Ribačuka S, Upmale-Engela S, Vaivode I, et al.
Journal: Nutrients, 2026 May 8
PMID: 42196960
DOI: 10.3390/nu18101501
9. Selective internal radiotherapy and chemosaturation show equivalent survival in metastatic uveal melanoma: a retrospective multicenter study.
Authors: Koch EAT, Schielein LA, Reitmajer M, et al.
Journal: The oncologist, 2026 May 8
PMID: 42104930
DOI: 10.1093/oncolo/oyag152
10. Efficacy and safety of guselkumab, an anti-interleukin-23 monoclonal antibody, compared with adalimumab for the continuous treatment of patients with moderate to severe psoriasis: Results from the phase III, double-blinded, placebo- and active comparator-controlled VOYAGE 1 trial.
Authors: Blauvelt A, Papp KA, Griffiths CE, et al.
Journal: Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2017 Mar
PMID: 28057360
DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2016.11.041
