Sopoongsan Attenuates Chronic Pruritus via STAT1 Inhibition: Evidence from a Randomized Pilot Trial and Translational Models

Sopoongsan Attenuates Chronic Pruritus via STAT1 Inhibition: Evidence from a Randomized Pilot Trial and Translational Models

A pilot randomized controlled trial and translational study demonstrate that Sopoongsan (SPS) effectively reduces chronic upper body pruritus in atopic and seborrheic dermatitis by inhibiting STAT1-mediated inflammatory pathways, offering a promising evidence-based herbal intervention for recalcitrant skin inflammation.
Pumecitinib 3% Gel Shows Robust Efficacy and Minimal Systemic Absorption in Mild-to-Moderate Atopic Dermatitis Treatment

Pumecitinib 3% Gel Shows Robust Efficacy and Minimal Systemic Absorption in Mild-to-Moderate Atopic Dermatitis Treatment

A Phase IIb clinical trial demonstrates that pumecitinib 3% gel significantly improves skin clearance in adults with mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis. Twice-daily application proved superior to once-daily dosing, maintaining a favorable safety profile with minimal systemic absorption, offering a promising new topical JAK inhibitor option.
Baricitinib Demonstrates Superior Efficacy Over Azathioprine in Adults with Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis: Results from a Randomized Head-to-Head Trial

Baricitinib Demonstrates Superior Efficacy Over Azathioprine in Adults with Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis: Results from a Randomized Head-to-Head Trial

A randomized trial (NCT05969730) shows that baricitinib plus topical corticosteroids significantly outperformed azathioprine in achieving EASI 75 at 12 weeks (65% vs. 15%) in patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis, with both treatments showing favorable safety profiles.