Rinvoq v Dupi: Battle of the Century, Deadly Boxed Warnings, and Ending the Long Term Relationship with AKs
Buckle up! We're diving deep into the wild world of dermatology, where the only thing more dangerous than a weird mole is a boxed warning. Here's what's cooking in this episode: Rinvoq vs. Dupixent: Two drugs enter, one drug leaves! We break down this pharmaceutical cage match and wonder if we learned anything besides how to pronounce "upadacitinib." Actinic keratoses get a glow-up with calcipotriol and 5-FU. Spoiler alert: It's not what you think, unless you think it's magic. Then you're right. Boxed warnings: Giving us more childhood suicides? We explore how these little black boxes are wreaking havoc on patients and ask, "Who's really getting schooled here?" Dr. Ted Lain attempts to convince our hosts there's actual science in skincare. Spoiler: It's harder than getting rid of back acne. Plus, we'll tackle burning questions like: Are JAK inhibitors the new Russian roulette? Is switching IL-23s just dermatological musical chairs? And is Topical Steroid Withdrawal the new gluten intolerance?Join us as we dive into the best articles of the last week. Warning: Side effects may include uncontrollable laughter, raised eyebrows, and a sudden urge to moisturize. Join Drs. Ferris, Zirwas and Patton for a new episode every Friday. Derms on Drugs is produced by Scholars in Medicine.