Eczema (dermatitis) refers to inflammatory skin conditions characterized by itch, redness, and rash, with symptom severity varying by subtype and chronicity. Atopic dermatitis is the most common form and often begins in childhood. Clinical burden can range from localized lesions to widespread recurrent disease.
The White House reports a 3.1% drop in prescription drug prices over the past year, the steepest decline since 1963, attributing it to President Trump's Most Favored Nation policies and TrumpRx discounts. Drugmakers like Pfizer have agreed to significant price cuts on several medications.
AbbVie's Q2 2026 revenue hit $16.99 billion, beating estimates, but full-year EPS guidance was cut to $13.97. Growth in immunology and neuroscience continued, and the FAST study on ubrogepant wrapped up.
A phase 2 clinical trial published in The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology found that dupilumab significantly improved symptoms and biological markers in patients with eosinophilic gastritis, a rare stomach disease with no approved treatments. The DEGAS study involved 41 patients across 11 U.S. centers.
A mouse study identified **TRPV4** as part of the neural feedback system that tells the brain when scratching has been sufficient. The findings suggest broadly blocking TRPV4 may not be the solution for chronic itch.
Slow up-dosing peanut OIT enabled 82% of toddlers to tolerate 3.5 peanuts after treatment. Low-dose OIT was safe in preschoolers with single or multiple food allergies. Allergist guidance on anxiety was linked to reduced caregiver worry.
AI-powered drugmaker Earendil Labs secured $787 million to advance biologics for autoimmune diseases and cancer, while Immunic locked in up to $400 million to fund Phase 3 trials of its multiple sclerosis therapy.
Pfizer's tilrekimig met its primary endpoint in a mid-stage eczema trial and will advance to late-stage testing. Separately, oral remibrutinib demonstrated rapid efficacy in treating peanut allergy in a phase II study.
More than 16,000 dermatology trials were completed, ongoing, or planned by the end of 2025, with the Asia-Pacific region experiencing a nearly five-fold increase over the past decade. The field now accounts for around 8,000 trials in Asia-Pacific alone, matching North America and Europe combined.
Regeneron has consistently increased revenue over 35 years with blockbuster products like Dupixent and Eylea HD, while maintaining over a dozen phase 3 clinical trial candidates across multiple therapeutic areas.
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| NCT ID | Title | Status | Phase |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCT07746427 |
Digital Mindfulness Meditation in Adolescents With Atopic Dermatitis |
RECRUITING | NA |
| NCT07734415 |
Long-term Safety and Efficacy Evaluation of IMG-007 in Participants With Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis |
ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION | PHASE2 |
| NCT07703215 |
NPQ Plus Supplementation for Skin Health and Antioxidant Status |
COMPLETED | NA |
| NCT07700745 |
A Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Effects of Rejuvaskin Eczema Body Wash and Skin Recovery Cream in Adults With Eczema-Prone Skin |
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING | NA |
| NCT07626697 |
Dermoscopy and UVFD in Differentiating Palmoplantar Psoriasis and Palmoplantar Eczema |
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING | |
| NCT07599813 |
A Phase 2b Study of the Effects of Camoteskimab in Adults With Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis |
RECRUITING | PHASE2 |
| NCT07583121 |
Impact of a Daily Application of an Omega-3 Monoglycerides Based Serum and Cream on the Skin Microbiota |
NOT_YET_RECRUITING | NA |
| NCT07569172 |
Improved Child Nutrition and Development Through Social Transfers |
NOT_YET_RECRUITING | NA |
| NCT07537751 |
Crisaborole vs Fluticasone Propionate in Mild to Moderate Atopic Dermatitis |
COMPLETED | NA |
| NCT07481019 |
A Randomised Controlled Trial of ePROM-Guided Flexible Scheduling in Dermatology |
NOT_YET_RECRUITING | NA |
