DERM on RheumNow (July 2026) Save

The Derm on RheumNow podcast is a review of recent citations and content curated for dermatologists – addressing Psoriasis, PsA, CLE, vasculitis, HS, CTD skin disorders. dermatology drugs, biologics, andJAK inhibitors - their use, efficacy and side effects.

Features Dr. Jack Cush, Editor at RheumNow.com. 

Show Notes:

• 20 yr. Tx trends in 6583 #SSc pts. 2005 to 2025 endothelin receptor antagonists & prostanoids/prostacyclins from 3% to 28%. CCB & PDE-5 inh stable. CTX shifted to mycophenolate, RTX, & nintedanib. Steriods decr from 50% to 18% https://t.co/nrm1Ov285f https://t.co/ftLn3bGH72
• Systemic sclerosis metanalysis of 31 studies (32,134 pts) shows malignancy risk signif increased (SIR 1.66; CI 1.32 - 2.08). Highest: esophageal, liver, cervical, lung, & Heme (SIR 3.35 - 13.95). 7.4 yr mean from SSc to CA dx. https://t.co/IhxvfkMqkf
• RZV (Shingrix) response in 76 immunosuppressed SSc & 304 controls (CG) recv two RZV doses. High seroconversion seen in SSc but signif lower than CG (92.6% vs 99.7%, P 0.001), w/ lower concentration but comparable CMI, lower AE (74% vs 86%) https://t.co/ALlnVEZIAt https://t.co/kYYy2JIo2J
• Raynauds: Using the Clinical Practice Research Datalink Aurum (PCP) database (1998 - 2023) the prevalence of Raynaud’s 894/100 000, or 158449 cases in 2023. More in elderly & females, less in blacks. Incidence rate 46/100K https://buff.ly/TLjMy21
• Guidelines to Spot Cancer in High Risk Dermatomyositis
• Psoriatic Arthritis: EULAR 2026 Recap
  • H2H,  OBESITY, GLP-1s, AND DIET IN PsA
  • Subclinical, pre PsA
  • New thoughts on pain in PsA