JDD April 2026 Highlights
Welcome to the April edition the JDD Highlights! Each month, we dive into the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology to bring you the most impactful research and clinical updates selected by the editor.
This month’s selection reflects the rapidly evolving landscape of modern dermatology. From the diagnostic precision of Artificial Intelligence in nail disorders to the "cosmetic elegance" of seborrhe …
Welcome to the April edition the JDD Highlights! Each month, we dive into the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology to bring you the most impactful research and clinical updates selected by the editor.
This month’s selection reflects the rapidly evolving landscape of modern dermatology. From the diagnostic precision of Artificial Intelligence in nail disorders to the "cosmetic elegance" of seborrhe … 
During a recent lecture at the Skin of Color Update conference, Hye Jin (Leah) Chung, MD, MMSc, FAAD, shared clinical pearls for managing dermatologic conditions in Asian patients. Dr. Chung emphasized that Asian skin possesses unique characteristics, such as a higher ceramide content than both White and Black skin, and a significantly higher propensity for reactivity. This sensitivity directly … 
Underrepresentation of patients with skin of color in clinical trials is an issue in medical research, including in research about dermatological conditions. A study in the January Journal of Drugs in Dermatology looked at the diversity of patients enrolled in melasma clinical trials to determine if there are any disparities in representation.
I interviewed author Jared Jagdeo, MD, MS, associat … 
As dermatologists, we recognize that melasma is a persistent and often challenging condition that can deeply affect our patients' self-esteem, particularly in those with skin of color, who may face additional diagnostic and therapeutic complexities. Effectively managing this condition requires a nuanced approach, and we are fortunate to have experts like Dr. Seemal Desai, president of the AAD, fou … 
Treating scarring alopecias in patients with skin of color requires a nuanced understanding of their unique clinical features and challenges. Dr. Susan Taylor, Professor of Dermatology at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine (@drsusantaylor), President-Elect of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), and founder of the Skin of Color Society, has devoted her career to impro …