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No. 103 · 12 Oct 2026Monday 12 October 2026: 50 papers from 13 journals← Sunday’s edition

JAAD IntMeta-analysisSystematic review

Survival after lymph node dissection, radiotherapy, and combined treatment in sentinel node-positive stage IIIA Merkel cell carcinoma

A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ConclusionFindings underscore the need for large, prospective clinical trials to define optimal treatment strategies for patients with stage IIIA MCC.

Wasserer S, Foerster Y, … senior author Mayer KEJAAD International

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EJDMeta-analysisSystematic review
Biologic treatments for palmoplantar psoriasis and palmoplantar pustulosis
a systematic review and network meta-analysis.
Ayén-Rodríguez A, Ruiz-Villaverde R, Husein-Elahmed HEuropean Journal of Dermatology
J Cosmet DermSystematic review
A Systematic Review of Aptamer-Based Alginate-Agarose Hydrogel Strategies for Inhibiting Keloid Fibrosis and Hypertrophic Scarring
Hu X, Nasir NAM, … senior author Shah NSMJournal of Cosmetic Dermatology
EJDSystematic review
Phototherapy for different types of cutaneous porphyria
a case series and systematic review.
Sher M, Noyman Y, … senior author Edel YEuropean Journal of Dermatology

Arch Derm ResSystematic review
Topical probiotics, prebiotics, postbiotics, and paraprobiotics for modulating the skin microbiome
a systematic review of clinical studies
Nguyen TTM, Jin X, … senior author Yi THArchives of Dermatological Research
JEADVObservational studyLetter
Role of disease duration, bio-naivety, MoA and BMI in predicting PASI 100 under biologic therapy.
Looser R, Steybe TM, … senior author Navarini AAJournal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology
JDDGObservational study
Impact of IL-17A and IL-23p19 Inhibitors on Psychiatric Outcomes and Inflammation in Psoriasis.
Altunay IK, Demir A, … senior author Kul AJournal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft
EJDObservational study
Comparative drug survival of biologic classes in psoriasis
a Japanese single-centre cohort study.
Watabe D, Tsunoda K, … senior author Amano HEuropean Journal of Dermatology
Arch Derm Res
Equivalence of measurement properties of the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) across 13 European countries
Salek S, Johns J, … senior author Finlay AYArchives of Dermatological Research
Arch Derm ResObservational study
Trends in dual-specialty applications among dermatology applicants
a cross-sectional analysis from 2022 to 2026 of the ERAS specialty dashboard
Fleshner L, Moon J, … senior author Klufas DMArchives of Dermatological Research
Arch Derm ResObservational study
Hyperpigmentation is associated with increased risk of mood disorders
results from a national cohort study utilizing the TriNetX database
Cheng D, Thang CJ, … senior author Theodosakis NArchives of Dermatological Research
EJDObservational study
AI-based melanoma assisted diagnosis in primary care
a prospective real-world study.
Guironnet B, Allix-Beguec C, … senior author Frenard CEuropean Journal of Dermatology
Arch Derm ResObservational study
Safety events at a dermatology practice
a retrospective cross-sectional analysis of safety event reporting trends and barriers
Iurillo AM, Wahood S, … senior author Wisco OJArchives of Dermatological Research
PCMRReview
Immune-Excluded Mucosal Melanoma
Spatial Mechanisms of Checkpoint Resistance and Biomarker-Guided Therapeutic Opportunities.
Truong-Balderas KM, Chang RC, … senior author Mansini APPigment Cell & Melanoma Research
JID InnovReview
Immune shifts in inflammatory skin diseases.
Cometto H, Saidoune F, … senior author Gilliet MJID Innovations
JAAD ReviewsReview
Use of Artificial Intelligence in Dermatology Residency Education: A Scoping Review
Adam Bai JQ, Abubaker L, … senior author Mufti AJAAD Reviews
JEADVLetter
Melanoma characteristics according to clinical or dermoscopic image comparison in high-risk patients.
Briatico G, Franzese P, … senior author Argenziano GJournal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology
JEADVLetter
Post-recurrence outcomes after observation or adjuvant anti-PD-1 therapy in nail apparatus melanoma.
Komori T, Nakano E, … senior author Matsushita SJournal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology
JEADVLetter
Diagnostic relevance of anti-full-length BP180 IgG/IgA in DPP-4 inhibitor-associated pemphigoid.
Haruna S, Sato S, … senior author Fujimoto MJournal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology
Acta DV
Molluscum Contagiosum, Warts and Condylomas during JAK Inhibitor Therapy for Atopic Dermatitis
a Retrospective Series of 17 Cases.
Russo G, Mahé E, … senior author Jachiet MActa Dermato-Venereologica
EJD
A novel frame-shift mutation in the IKBKG gene of a female infant with incontinentia pigmenti.
Sakiyama T, Furuta K, Kambe NEuropean Journal of Dermatology
EJDCase report
Mixed abscesses due to Klebsiella pneumoniae-Candida albicans of the lower legs complicated by septic pulmonary embolism
a case report and comprehensive review.
Kunioka J, Ehara Y, … senior author Yoshida YEuropean Journal of Dermatology
EJD
Journal Club
Brepocitinib in dermatology - from mechanistic rationale to emerging clinical evidence in dermatomyositis and other skin and hair diseases.
Ferreira C, Sánchez BR, … senior author Piqueras PGEuropean Journal of Dermatology
Arch Derm Res
Role of selenium supplementation in methotrexate-associated spermatotoxicity in patients with psoriasis
a pilot clinical study
Mohamed NMS, Imam AA, Samir Attia MArchives of Dermatological Research
EJD
Compound glycyrrhizin plus intravenous immunoglobulin for regorafenib‑induced severe Stevens-Johnson syndrome in a patient with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma.
Liu Y, Li J, Ran LEuropean Journal of Dermatology
Arch Derm Res
Oxidative stress and Nrf2-mediated antioxidant therapeutic strategies in vitiligo
Chauhan K, Singh BK, … senior author Chopra HArchives of Dermatological Research
EJD
Improvement of disseminated superficial porokeratosis during tildrakizumab treatment for psoriasis vulgaris.
Zhang J, Kawakami Y, … senior author Morizane SEuropean Journal of Dermatology
EJD
Everything is awesome- using Lego to build positive experiences in laser dermatology
a prospective service evaluation of play-based distraction during laser procedures.
Mitsaki KS, Stevenson P, … senior author Keith DJEuropean Journal of Dermatology
EJD
Cutaneous tertiary lymphoid structures in an evolving unilateral heliotrope rash of anti-MDA5 dermatomyositis.
Hioki T, Asahina R, … senior author Iwata HEuropean Journal of Dermatology
EJD
A novel frameshift mutation in the GNAS gene causes plate-like osteoma cutis.
Qin B, Chen L, … senior author Gong ZEuropean Journal of Dermatology
EJDCase report
Lichen planus pemphigoides induced by pembrolizumab: a case report.
Bernardo D, Sousa M, … senior author Velho GCEuropean Journal of Dermatology
Acta DV
OX40/OX40L Inhibitors in Atopic Dermatitis
Current Evidence on Short-term Safety.
Karimian K, Isufi D, … senior author Loft NActa Dermato-Venereologica
EJD
Piebaldism with café-au-lait macules in a fair-skinned infant
a diagnostic pitfall in the differential diagnosis of NF1 and Legius syndrome.
Takahashi M, Hida T, … senior author Uhara HEuropean Journal of Dermatology
JDDGCase report
Lipoid proteinosis in twin sisters
clinical, histopathological, and dermatoscopic findings.
Aksoy H, Çetinarslan T, … senior author Ermertcan ATJournal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft
J Cosmet Derm
OX40–OX40L Structural Insights Applied to Rocatinlimab in Atopic Dermatitis With Alopecia Areata Overlap
Mechanistic Hypotheses and Hair Regrowth
Khan WI, Malik ZZ, … senior author Yousafzai KAJournal of Cosmetic Dermatology
EJD
Alterations of circulating free fatty acids in patients with non-segmental vitiligo.
Baffa ME, Maglie R, … senior author Antiga EEuropean Journal of Dermatology
EJD
First histologically confirmed case of evolocumab-induced urticarial vasculitis with rechallenge.
Costa MB, Santos RB, … senior author Mota AEuropean Journal of Dermatology
EJD
Long-term apremilast treatment in a patient with HIV infection, previous HBV/HCV infection, and subsequent diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.
Hioki T, Mizutani Y, … senior author Iwata HEuropean Journal of Dermatology
EJD
Ink matters
the ink test improves diagnostic confidence for seborrhoeic keratosis.
Ali Azamathullah Khan HF, Aydin T, … senior author Keith DEuropean Journal of Dermatology
IJDLetter
Newly Recorded Cardiometabolic Diagnoses in Adolescents With Hidradenitis Suppurativa.
Islam RK, Islam KN, … senior author Haas CInternational Journal of Dermatology
EJD
sQUIZ your knowledge! Persistent extensor plaques in a child.
Amaral IP, Soares I, Tapadinhas CEuropean Journal of Dermatology
EJD
Successful cemiplimab treatment of functionally inoperable conjunctival squamous cell carcinoma avoiding the need for orbital exenteration.
Goller S, Seifert F, … senior author Gesierich AEuropean Journal of Dermatology
EJD
sQUIZ your knowledge! Papular eruption on the upper abdomen of a young woman.
Amaral IP, Soares I, Antunes JEuropean Journal of Dermatology
EJDCase report
A case of lesions resembling localized scleroderma in systemic sclerosis successfully treated with tocilizumab.
Yamamoto J, Takahashi T, … senior author Asano YEuropean Journal of Dermatology
EJDCase report
A case of lepromatous leprosy misdiagnosed as rheumatoid arthritis.
Ma J, He Y, Dong WEuropean Journal of Dermatology
Arch Derm Res
Diagnostic accuracy of artificial intelligence for psoriasis in skin of color
Roecker A, Sosale P, … senior author Tolkachjov SNArchives of Dermatological Research
Derm Surg
Complications, Treatments, and Outcomes of Self-Injecting Substances Into the Body.
Aribindi S, Tripathi NV, … senior author Reilly MJDermatologic Surgery

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