Advancements in Dermatology: A Weekly Review
Dermatologia e Venerologia
Dermatology Breakthroughs: From Lichen Sclerosus to Synucleinopathies
This week's episode covers groundbreaking dermatology research including new guidelines for lichen sclerosus, skin biopsy diagnostics for synucleinopathies, STI screening in youth facilities, HPV vaccination updates, and advances in treating inflammatory skin conditions.
Bibliography
1. Evidence- and consensus-based guideline on lichen sclerosus.
Authors: Kirtschig G, Woelber L, Günthert A, et al.
Journal: Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft = Journal of the German Society of Dermatology : JDDG, 2026 Apr
PMID: 41778748
DOI: 10.1111/ddg.70000
2. Screening for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea in Youth Correctional Facilities, Utah, USA.
Authors: Wolf C, Clifton J, Sheng X
Journal: Emerging infectious diseases, 2024 Apr
PMID: 38561843
DOI: 10.3201/eid3013.230712
3. Skin Biopsy Detection of Phosphorylated α-Synuclein in Patients With Synucleinopathies.
Authors: Gibbons CH, Levine T, Adler C, et al.
Journal: JAMA, 2024 Apr 16
PMID: 38506839
DOI: 10.1001/jama.2024.0792
4. Recent Developments in Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccinology.
Authors: Williamson AL
Journal: Viruses, 2023 Jun 26
PMID: 37515128
DOI: 10.3390/v15071440
5. Palmoplantar pustulosis: pathogenesis, differential diagnosis, and treatment.
Authors: Mössner R, Fetter T, Sabat R, et al.
Journal: Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft = Journal of the German Society of Dermatology : JDDG, 2026 Apr
PMID: 41948989
DOI: 10.1111/ddg.70238x
6. Rosacea: Pathogenesis and Therapeutic Correlates.
Authors: Geng RSQ, Bourkas AN, Mufti A, et al.
Journal: Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery, 2024 Mar-Apr
PMID: 38450615
DOI: 10.1177/12034754241229365
7. Drug-induced lupus erythematosus.
Authors: Pretel M, Marquès L, España A
Journal: Actas dermo-sifiliograficas, 2014 Jan-Feb
PMID: 23164669
DOI: 10.1016/j.ad.2012.09.007
8. Joint Assessment Matters: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Benefits of Interdisciplinary Psoriasis Care.
Authors: Dege T, Steffens O, Kiesel Ö, et al.
Journal: Advances in therapy, 2026 Apr
PMID: 41762372
DOI: 10.1007/s12325-026-03520-8
9. Efficacy and safety of topical finasteride spray solution in the treatment of Chinese men with androgenetic alopecia: A phase III, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study.
Authors: Zhou C, Yang B, Zeng H, et al.
Journal: Chinese medical journal, 2026 Apr 5
PMID: 40090937
DOI: 10.1097/CM9.0000000000003495
10. Chemical-Induced Vitiligo.
Authors: Harris JE
Journal: Dermatologic clinics, 2017 Apr
PMID: 28317525
DOI: 10.1016/j.det.2016.11.006
Authors: Kirtschig G, Woelber L, Günthert A, et al.
Journal: Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft = Journal of the German Society of Dermatology : JDDG, 2026 Apr
PMID: 41778748
DOI: 10.1111/ddg.70000
2. Screening for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea in Youth Correctional Facilities, Utah, USA.
Authors: Wolf C, Clifton J, Sheng X
Journal: Emerging infectious diseases, 2024 Apr
PMID: 38561843
DOI: 10.3201/eid3013.230712
3. Skin Biopsy Detection of Phosphorylated α-Synuclein in Patients With Synucleinopathies.
Authors: Gibbons CH, Levine T, Adler C, et al.
Journal: JAMA, 2024 Apr 16
PMID: 38506839
DOI: 10.1001/jama.2024.0792
4. Recent Developments in Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccinology.
Authors: Williamson AL
Journal: Viruses, 2023 Jun 26
PMID: 37515128
DOI: 10.3390/v15071440
5. Palmoplantar pustulosis: pathogenesis, differential diagnosis, and treatment.
Authors: Mössner R, Fetter T, Sabat R, et al.
Journal: Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft = Journal of the German Society of Dermatology : JDDG, 2026 Apr
PMID: 41948989
DOI: 10.1111/ddg.70238x
6. Rosacea: Pathogenesis and Therapeutic Correlates.
Authors: Geng RSQ, Bourkas AN, Mufti A, et al.
Journal: Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery, 2024 Mar-Apr
PMID: 38450615
DOI: 10.1177/12034754241229365
7. Drug-induced lupus erythematosus.
Authors: Pretel M, Marquès L, España A
Journal: Actas dermo-sifiliograficas, 2014 Jan-Feb
PMID: 23164669
DOI: 10.1016/j.ad.2012.09.007
8. Joint Assessment Matters: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Benefits of Interdisciplinary Psoriasis Care.
Authors: Dege T, Steffens O, Kiesel Ö, et al.
Journal: Advances in therapy, 2026 Apr
PMID: 41762372
DOI: 10.1007/s12325-026-03520-8
9. Efficacy and safety of topical finasteride spray solution in the treatment of Chinese men with androgenetic alopecia: A phase III, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study.
Authors: Zhou C, Yang B, Zeng H, et al.
Journal: Chinese medical journal, 2026 Apr 5
PMID: 40090937
DOI: 10.1097/CM9.0000000000003495
10. Chemical-Induced Vitiligo.
Authors: Harris JE
Journal: Dermatologic clinics, 2017 Apr
PMID: 28317525
DOI: 10.1016/j.det.2016.11.006
