Viral HS "Hacks" That Are Actually Hurting Your Skin
Just because it went viral doesn't mean it's safe for your skin. Here's why these popular HS trends do more harm than good.
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Updates from the field
Notes on new research, guidelines and clinical practice in dermatology and internal medicine.
What a Positive ANA Test Result Actually Means
A positive ANA test is a starting point for investigation, not a diagnosis of lupus. What this screening test measures, why healthy people can test positive, and what to do next.
EADV 2026 Update: Tulisokibart Shows Promise in Phase 2b Hidradenitis Suppurativa Trial
Late-breaking Phase 2b results for tulisokibart (MK-7240), an investigational TL1A-blocking antibody for adults with moderate-to-severe hidradenitis suppurativa.
More Than Skin Deep: 5 Warning Signs Your Psoriasis Is Affecting Your Joints
For up to 30% of people living with psoriasis, the condition extends beneath the skin to the joints. Five early warning signs of psoriatic arthritis, and what to do next.
A Daily Pill for HS? Phase 3 Results Show Sustained Relief with Oral Povorcitinib
54-week results from the STOP-HS1 and STOP-HS2 Phase 3 trials of povorcitinib, an investigational once-daily oral JAK1 inhibitor for moderate-to-severe hidradenitis suppurativa.
New Daily Pill Matches Injectable Biologics for Plaque Psoriasis
The FDA approved icotrokinra (Icotyde), a once-daily tablet that blocks the IL-23 receptor, for adults and adolescents with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis.
Beyond the Surface: Navigating Body Image, Stigma, and the Invisible Burden of Rheum-Derm Conditions
Rheum-derm conditions are internally systemic yet externally visible. An honest look at their emotional and social impact, and practical ways to protect your well-being.
Welcome
Why I'm starting this blog, and what I plan to write about at the intersection of internal medicine and dermatology.
Research roundup
Why research matters for patients, and a list of my published papers on neutrophils and autoimmune disease.
Diet for Patients with Autoimmune Diseases
No diet can cure an autoimmune disease or replace your medications, but the foods you eat every day play an important supporting role. An easy-to-follow, evidence-based guide.
Daily Skincare Routine for Psoriasis
A consistent, science-backed skin care routine reduces scaling, relieves itch, helps medications work better, and helps prevent new plaques. Here is how to build one.