Can zemprocitinib help Lynk Pharmaceuticals break into China’s crowded atopic dermatitis market?
Lynk Pharmaceuticals won NMPA acceptance for zemprocitinib in atopic dermatitis. Read what this filing changes, and what risks still remain.
Why Pendulum Therapeutics is taking its microbiome platform beyond metabolic health with Mayo Clinic
Pendulum Therapeutics has expanded its Mayo Clinic collaboration into women’s health and dermatology. Read what this could mean for microbiome medicine.
Why Galderma is turning ALASTIN into a clinic workflow strategy, not just a skincare brand
Galderma’s ALASTIN Signature Practices aim to embed skincare into aesthetic workflows. Read what this means for clinics, competition, and growth.
Can Takeda’s zasocitinib change the plaque psoriasis treatment ladder after Phase 3 wins?
Takeda’s zasocitinib posted strong Phase 3 psoriasis data. Read what it changes for TYK2 competition, regulation, and oral treatment strategy.
How Galderma is repositioning Restylane Contour beyond cheeks into full-face structural correction
FDA approval of Restylane Contour for temple hollowing signals a shift in facial aesthetics. Discover what this means for the industry and future treatments.
Can Incyte’s 54-week povorcitinib data redefine the oral treatment landscape in hidradenitis suppurativa?
Incyte presents 54-week STOP-HS phase 3 data for povorcitinib at AAD 2026. Analyst review of durability, safety, and what the dataset means for the NDA.
Hoth Therapeutics makes strategic IP move to tackle radiation and targeted therapy skin toxicities
Hoth Therapeutics, Inc. has filed two provisional U.S. patents for its investigational therapy HT-001, aiming to address skin toxicities caused by radiation and targeted cancer therapies. The dual filings mark a deliberate expansion into oncology-adjacent dermatology, establishing a new intellectual property footprint around treatment-induced skin damage, including adverse effects linked to menin inhibitors. This signals […]
Takeda’s zasocitinib hits key Phase 3 psoriasis goals, challenging oral and biologic rivals
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited has reported positive topline results from two pivotal Phase 3 studies of its investigational drug zasocitinib (TAK-279), a once-daily oral tyrosine kinase 2 (TYK2) inhibitor, in adults with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis. The trials met all primary and secondary endpoints, with more than 50 percent of participants achieving near-complete skin clearance (PASI […]
What the Cosette–Mayne Pharma breakdown signals for future pharma M&A in Australia
Cosette Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has officially terminated its proposed AUD 7.40-per-share acquisition of Mayne Pharma Group Limited after the Australian government blocked the transaction. The decision was confirmed on December 9, 2025, and followed by Mayne Pharma’s own termination notice issued on December 11. The companies cited both the Treasurer of Australia’s ruling and the expiry […]
Can Alphyn’s multi-target strategy disrupt dermatology? Why Zabalafin’s $25m backing matters
Alphyn Biologics has secured $25 million in a twice-oversubscribed Series B financing round to support its clinical pipeline for dermatologic conditions. The funding will enable the company to advance a global Phase 2b trial of its lead asset, Zabalafin Hydrogel, for atopic dermatitis, while also launching a second Phase 2 program for molluscum contagiosum virus. […]