JDD January 2026 Issue Highlights
Welcome to "JDD January 2026 Issue Highlights," your guided tour through this month's must-read studies, curated by the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology Editorial Team. This issue carries a Special Focus on Aesthetic Treatments, bringing together practical safety analyses, regulatory perspectives on regenerative medicine, advances in pigmentary and procedural care, and health‑equity research that …
Welcome to "JDD January 2026 Issue Highlights," your guided tour through this month's must-read studies, curated by the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology Editorial Team. This issue carries a Special Focus on Aesthetic Treatments, bringing together practical safety analyses, regulatory perspectives on regenerative medicine, advances in pigmentary and procedural care, and health‑equity research that … 
Introduction
Pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) is a rare, neutrophilic dermatosis characterized by rapidly enlarging, painful ulcers with violaceous and undermined borders. It is commonly associated with systemic disorders, including rheumatoid arthritis, hematologic malignancies, and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).¹ While PG often correlates with IBD flares, its pathogenesis is not well understood. C … 
GLP-1 receptor agonists are revolutionizing the treatment of type 2 diabetes and obesity. With widespread consumer advertising campaigns, GLP-1 usage is becoming commonplace. National polls show up to one-fifth of American adults have tried GLP-1s for weight loss or to address health conditions, such as heart disease. As the understanding of GLP-1s deepens, so does their potential. Since recent re … 
Introduction
Benign Familial Pemphigus (Hailey-Hailey Disease [HHD]) is caused by a mutation within ATP2C1, the gene encoding the calcium pump of golgi apparatuses, impacting keratinocytes' ability to adhere to each other, resulting in acantholysis.1 Clinical presentation of HHD encompasses blisters that become erythematous plaques and fissures within flexural areas on a relapsing basis … 
Patients with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) are commonly told to eat healthy to improve their disease severity. However, with so many dietary options in this day and age, what does an HS-friendly diet even look like? An article in the November Journal of Drugs in Dermatology shares research analyzing several diets and their impact on HS disease severity, as well as the impact of vitamin and minera …