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A wide array of recent and upcoming updates in the psoriasis management space have been described in a panel discussion at the 

, with several notable leaders in dermatology and rheumatology contributing to this important session.

Philip J. Mease, MD, was 1 such presenter. He is the director of Rheumatology Research at the Swedish Medical Center/Providence St. Joseph Health and also serves as clinical professor at the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle. Mease spoke in a recent interview with the 

 provide unique insights into the psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis (PsA) subfields. The following transcription highlights Mease’s discussion with the editorial team:

We wanted to ask a bit about some of the key takeaways from your portion of the ‘Psoriasis Update 2026’ at Maui Derm, with an emphasis on some of the most important points made in the talk related to psoriasis, PsA, and their management in the world of medicine today.

Psoriasis is a very prevalent disease in the US, occurring in over 3% of the population, and of those, 30% will have psoriatic arthritis eventually, which can be destructive of joints. So, it's really important to recognize the presence of psoriasis, because it's so treatable. It is necessary to recognize the underlying presence of psoriatic arthritis, which can occur in joints, places where tendons or ligaments insert into bone, and the spine.

It can be very heterogeneous in the way it presents, and sometimes it’s difficult for clinicians to figure out. One of the things that we discussed in today's set of lectures and panel discussions was the growing number of effective treatments that are increasingly safe to use and can achieve quite significant states of low disease activity or remission, relatively safely for many patients. There are several classes that we end up choosing from the dermatologist, particularly interleukin-23 inhibitors and interleukin-17 inhibitors.

We rheumatologists do as well. There is a very prominent group of physicians, especially in the rheumatology world, who are using TNF inhibitors. We've been using them for almost 25 years now. And then, there's a group of oral medicines known as JAK inhibitors, which have certain safety issues associated with them. But there's a newer class that's coming along of JAK inhibitors, known as TYK2 inhibitors, that are relatively safe and effective in skin manifestations, including not only psoriasis, but also lupus.

Would you please elaborate on some of these TYK2 inhibitors and any other points you hope clinicians walk away with?

 There's one TYK2 inhibitor known as deucravacitinib, which is already approved for the treatment of psoriasis and soon to be approved for the treatment of psoriatic arthritis. Others are en route, including one called zasocitinib, which has already conducted a phase 2 trial in psoriatic arthritis. We're in the midst of phase 3 as we speak. There are others in development, as well. The features of them include the fact that they don't have major safety signals; Really, no significant signals for serious infection, cardiovascular issues, malignancy, and so on. So we're anticipating that there'll be a good addition to the armamentarium as a safe oral option for patients with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.

 What are your feelings about the need for collaboration between clinicians treating PsA and those treating psoriasis?

Well, the obvious thing to start with is to say that since most patients who develop psoriatic arthritis have had psoriasis for years, then psoriasis is the perfect biomarker to predict the advent of psoriatic arthritis. It's very important for dermatologists, other clinicians, and patients themselves to become aware of this relationship and to know when they start to have musculoskeletal symptoms, to bring this to the attention of their clinicians, so that they can either make the diagnosis themselves or refer to a rheumatologist to make a diagnosis.

It can be hard to make the diagnosis, distinguishing it from other forms of arthritis, like osteoarthritis. We especially see this in the spine, where it can be inflammatory arthritis, osteoarthritis, or both. So it's really important to get the patients in the hands of a rheumatologist so they can really figure out if this inflammatory joint disease, ankylosing spondylitis, and so on, and what will be the most effective treatment for those elements of the disease.

The quotes contained in this interview summary were edited for clarity.

Mease has previously reported receiving research grants from AbbVie, Amgen, Bristol Myers Squibb, Janssen, Lilly, Novartis, Pfizer, Sun Pharma and UCB; and serving as a consultant and/or receiving speaker fees from AbbVie, Acelyrin, Aclaris, Amgen, Boehringer Ingelheim, Bristol Myers Squibb, Galápagos, Gilead, GSK, Janssen, Lilly, Novartis, Pfizer, Sun Pharma, UCB, Ventyx Biosciences and XinThera.

Stein Gold L, Song E, Gordon K, et al. Psoriasis Update 2026. Presented at: Maui Derm Hawaii 2026; January 25-29, 2026; Maui, Hawaii.

Sbidian E, Chaimani A, Le Cleach L, et al. Systemic pharmacological treatments for chronic plaque psoriasis: a network meta-analysis. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2025 Aug 6;8(8):CD011535. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD011535.pub7. PMID: 40767824; PMCID: PMC12327466.

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Children in marginalized communities with poorly controlled 

 rarely receive guideline-recommended specialist care, with fewer than 2 in 10 seeing a pulmonologist or allergist in the prior year despite meeting clear criteria for referral.

“I think there could be room for more education on the role of specialists and their expertise in managing this condition,” said investigator Emily Aman, MPH, from the University of Rochester Medical Center, in an interview with 

. “A lot of it also goes back to communication and health literacy as well.”

Aman and colleagues conducted a sub-analysis of the Telemedicine Enhanced Asthma Management–Uniting Providers (TEAM-UP) trial, which had enrolled children from Rochester, New York, with uncontrolled asthma. Among 325 children aged 4 to 12 years, only 37% had ever seen an asthma specialist, and just 16% had done so within the previous 12 months.

The cohort was predominantly publicly insured (80%), with 58% identifying as Black and 35% as Hispanic. Although Black children made up more than half of the overall sample, they accounted for only 39% of those who had ever received specialist care, highlighting a clear racial disparity in access.

Children who received pulmonology or allergy care were more likely to come from households with higher income (≥ $35,000 annually), greater caregiver education levels, and married or partnered caregivers. These children were also younger and more frequently identified as Hispanic. Insurance status alone did not appear to overcome these structural factors.

Caregiver awareness of a referral from a primary care clinician substantially increased the likelihood that a child had seen a specialist in the past year. However, only 23% of caregivers reported that their child had been referred at all. The findings also point to gaps in communication, health literacy, and follow-through between primary care, families, and specialty services.

Environmental and comorbid factors further contextualized unmet need. Among children who had not seen a specialist, 38% had caregiver-reported allergic rhinitis and 42% had smoke exposure in the home, both well-established contributors to poor asthma control. These characteristics were also common among children who did receive specialty care, reinforcing that all children in the cohort met guideline thresholds for referral regardless of comorbidity burden.

The data highlight a mismatch between evidence-based recommendations and real-world practice, suggesting that improving referral processes, caregiver education, and system-level support may be as essential as expanding specialist capacity to reduce inequities in pediatric asthma outcomes.

“What's important is that these are not only national but also global guidelines that they all of these children should have equal access to seeing a specialist,” investigator Rachel White, from the University of Rochester Medical Center, told 

. “There shouldn't be any priority based on whether or not you also have allergic rhinitis or how much smoke…you have in the home. All of these children… should be able to see an asthma specialist.”

Aman E, White RN, Stern J, et al. Pediatric asthma specialist care utilization among marginalized children with poorly controlled asthma. 

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Welcome to The HCPFive, your go-to roundup for the latest healthcare news and breakthroughs, curated specifically for busy healthcare professionals.

Each week, we highlight 5 key developments or headlines from healthcare that you need to know—whether it's a cutting-edge treatment, regulatory updates, or innovations shaping the future of medicine. This week's top stories include the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issuance of a Complete Response Letter (CRL) o Aquestive Therapeutics’ New Drug Application (NDA) for dibutepinephrine (Anaphylm) Sublingual Film for the treatment of Type I allergic reactions, new phase 2 topline data from Arcutis Biotherapeutics for roflumilast (Zoryve) cream 0.05% in infants with atopic dermatitis, an accepted Biologics License Application from Galderma for RelabotulinumtoxinA for the temporary improvement of moderate-to-severe glabellar lines and lateral canthal lines, regulatory submissions for upadacitinib (Rinvoq; 15 mg, once daily) for the treatment of adult and adolescent patients living with non-segmental vitiligo, and topline results from the phase 2b VESPER-3 study of Pfizer’s PF’3944 (MET-097i) in adults with obesity or overweight without type 2 diabetes.

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FDA Issues CRL to Dibutepinephrine (Anaphylm) Sublingual Film for Type 1 Allergic Reactions

Announced on February 2, 2026, the FDA issued a CRL to Aquestive Therapeutics’ NDA for dibutepinephrine (Anaphylm) Sublingual Film for the treatment of Type I allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, in patients weighing ≥ 30kg (approximately 66 pounds). The January 30, 2026, CRL detailed deficiencies in the dibutepinephrine human factors (HF) validation study, including instances of difficulty opening the pouch and incorrect film placement which, if unaddressed, the FDA believes could cause significant safety issues in the setting of anaphylaxis.

Positive Topline Data Released on Roflumilast Cream in Infants with Atopic Dermatitis

On February 2, 2026, Arcutis Biotherapeutics announced positive topline results from the INTEGUMENT-INFANT phase 2 study evaluating the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of roflumilast (Zoryve) cream 0.05% in infants aged 3 months to < 24 months with atopic dermatitis. In the study, the highly selective and potent topical PDE4 inhibitor was well tolerated with a safety profile consistent with previous clinical trials. Results showed roflumilast cream improved the severity of disease and reduced the area of skin affected by atopic dermatitis, with 58% of participants achieving EASI-75 at week 4.

FDA Accepts Resubmitted BLA for RelabotulinumtoxinA for Glabellar and Lateral Canthal Lines

On February 2, 2026, Galderma announced the FDA’s acceptance of the Company’s BLA resubmission for RelabotulinumtoxinA for the temporary improvement of moderate-to-severe glabellar lines (frown lines) and lateral canthal lines (crow’s feet) in adults. The acceptance follows collaboration between Galderma and the Agency to implement adjustments to the Company’s manufacturing process.

Upadacitinib Regulatory Applications Submitted for Adults, Adolescents with Vitiligo

On February 3, 2026, AbbVie announced the submission of applications to the FDA and EMA for a new indication for upadacitinib (Rinvoq; 15 mg, once daily) for the treatment of adult and adolescent patients living with non-segmental vitiligo (NSV). The regulatory submissions are supported by previously announced results from the Viti-Up studies evaluating the safety and efficacy of upadacitinib in patients with NSV.

VESPER-3: Positive Results of Long-Term GLP-1 PF’3944 in Overweight and Obesity Without T2D

On February 3, 2026, Pfizer announced positive topline results from the phase 2b VESPER-3 study investigating monthly maintenance dosing of its fully-biased, ultra-long-acting, injectable GLP-1 receptor agonist PF’3944 (MET-097i) in adults with obesity or overweight without type 2 diabetes. The study met the primary endpoint of statistically significant weight reduction at 28 weeks with a competitive tolerability profile. Of note, weight loss continued after the pre-planned switch from weekly to monthly dosing, with no plateau observed at 28 weeks.

Regulatory and clinical milestones spanned allergy, dermatology, aesthetics, immunology, and metabolic disease. A sublingual epinephrine alternative for anaphylaxis received an FDA complete response letter centered on human factors failures that could compromise emergency use. A topical PDE4 inhibitor demonstrated favorable safety and rapid efficacy in infantile atopic dermatitis, including high week-4 EASI-75 rates. In aesthetics, a botulinum toxin BLA was accepted after manufacturing-process modifications. Upadacitinib advanced toward a vitiligo indication via FDA/EMA submissions. An ultra-long-acting GLP-1RA showed sustained weight loss through weekly-to-monthly dosing transition.

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Welcome back to our recap of this month's news and updates from the 

In January 2026, the FDA issued a series of approvals and regulatory updates spanning rare hematology, neurology, endocrinology, respiratory, and ophthalmology care. Highlights include the approval of caplacizumab-yhdp (Cablivi) for pediatric aTTP, marking the first approved therapy for children with this life-threatening disorder, and the expansion of Octapharma’s Fibryga kit to a 2-gram presentation for acquired fibrinogen deficiency, improving dosing flexibility in critical bleeding. In endocrinology, the FDA requested removal of suicidal ideation warnings from GLP-1 receptor agonist labeling after extensive safety reviews found no increased risk, while in mental health, ProlivRx became the first at-home neuromodulation therapy for adults with major depressive disorder, demonstrating improved remission rates in the MOOD trial.

Additional highlights in January 2026 include the approval of new discreet packaging for OTC Narcan to increase carry rates and readiness in opioid emergencies, 510(k) clearance of LEADOPTIK’s Last Inch Assessment™ system to enhance lung biopsy accuracy with integrated high-resolution imaging, and Tenpoint Therapeutics’ YUVEZZI, the first fixed-dose dual-agent eye drop for presbyopia, which improved near vision by ≥3 lines in pivotal trials without compromising distance acuity. Here’s a concise overview of the key FDA decisions and updates from January 2026.

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1. FDA Approves Caplacizumab-yhdp (Cablivi) as First Treatment for Pediatric aTTP

On January 5, 2026, the FDA approved Sanofi’s caplacizumab-yhdp (Cablivi) for use in pediatric patients aged ≥12 years with acquired thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (aTTP), in combination with plasma exchange and immunosuppressive therapy. The decision expands caplacizumab’s 2019 adult indication and makes it the first approved therapy specifically for pediatric aTTP, a rare and life-threatening disorder. Approval was supported by data from a retrospective chart review of 30 patients aged 2–18 years, in which 80% achieved clinical remission, defined by sustained normalization of platelet counts and LDH levels. 

2. FDA Approves 2-Gram Fibryga Kit for Acquired Fibrinogen Deficiency

On January 7, 2026, the FDA approved a new 2-gram presentation of Octapharma’s fibrinogen (human) lyophilized powder for reconstitution (Fibryga) for fibrinogen replacement in patients with acquired fibrinogen deficiency. The expanded presentation builds on Fibryga’s 2024 approval as the first and only virus-inactivated, plasma-derived fibrinogen concentrate approved for this indication in the US and is designed to improve dosing flexibility and speed of administration in critical bleeding settings. 

3. FDA Requests Removal of Suicidal Ideation Risk From GLP-1 RA Labels

On January 13, 2026, the FDA requested the removal of language describing a potential risk of suicidal ideation and behavior from the labeling of select GLP-1 receptor agonists, including liraglutide (Saxenda), semaglutide (Wegovy), and tirzepatide (Zepbound), following a comprehensive safety review. Based on meta-analyses of more than 100,000 patients and large real-world studies, the Agency found no evidence of increased risk for suicidal ideation, self-harm, or other psychiatric adverse events associated with GLP-1 RA use.

4. FDA Approves ProlivRx, First At-Home Neuromodulation Device for MDD

The FDA has approved ProlivRx, the first at-home, physician-directed neuromodulation therapy for adults with major depressive disorder who have not responded to at least one antidepressant, enabling supervised treatment outside of clinic settings. Approval was supported by the MOOD trial, in which ProlivRx significantly improved remission rates versus sham and demonstrated a favorable safety profile, positioning it as a new nonpharmacologic option for difficult-to-treat depression.

5. FDA Approves New Narcan Packaging, Aiming to Boost Carry Rates

The FDA has approved new discreet carrying-case packaging for OTC Narcan (naloxone) nasal spray to improve portability, reduce stigma, and encourage everyday carry. The update addresses persistently low preparedness, as only 10% of the general population reports carrying naloxone despite its OTC availability.

6. FDA Clears LEADOPTIK's LIA System for Higher-Accuracy Lung Biopsy

The FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to LEADOPTIK’s Last Inch Assessment™ system, a first-of-its-kind biopsy-integrated depth imaging technology designed to improve real-time tissue confirmation during lung biopsies. By embedding high-resolution imaging directly into standard biopsy tools, the system aims to close a critical diagnostic gap and improve biopsy accuracy, reported to exceed 95% in preclinical data.

7. FDA Approves First Dual-Agent Eye Drop for Near Vision Loss

The FDA has approved Tenpoint Therapeutics’ YUVEZZI (carbachol and brimonidine tartrate ophthalmic solution 2.75%/0.1%) as the first fixed-dose, dual-agent topical therapy for presbyopia in adults, offering a non-invasive option to improve near vision. Approval was supported by phase 3 BRIO I and II trials demonstrating ≥3-line improvement in binocular uncorrected near visual acuity for up to 8 hours without significant loss of distance vision, with a favorable safety profile including low rates of ocular hyperemia.

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January 2026 FDA actions spanned hematology, bleeding management, endocrinology, neuropsychiatry, harm reduction, pulmonary diagnostics, and ophthalmology. Caplacizumab-yhdp gained the first pediatric (≥12 years) indication for aTTP with high remission in retrospective data. A new 2‑g Fibryga kit enhanced dosing flexibility for acquired fibrinogen deficiency in critical bleeding. After large meta-analyses and real-world evidence, suicidal ideation language was removed from select GLP-1 RA labels. Novel clearances included at-home neuromodulation for MDD, discreet OTC naloxone packaging, biopsy-integrated lung imaging, and a dual-agent presbyopia eye drop.

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Abelacimab Reduces Bleeding in AF Consistently Across Age Groups

Abelacimab, an investigative monoclonal antibody FXI inhibitor, consistently reduced bleeding compared with rivaroxaban in patients with 

 regardless of age, according to a prespecified analysis of the AZALEA-TIMI 71 trial.

Currently available anticoagulants, such as direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) or warfarin, are associated with a higher bleeding risk in older patients. In the AZALEA-TIMI 71 trial, investigators compared the safety of abelacimab and rivaroxaban, investigating the former’s potential as an FXI inhibitor for reducing bleeding rates.

“What was really remarkable was that when you look at both abelacimab doses, you have this low level of bleeding, and it essentially stays there even in patients who are 80, 90 years of age,” Christian Ruff, MD, MPH, director of general cardiology in the cardiovascular division at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, told 

 in an exclusive interview. “That’s really important because we’re starting to worry more about lifelong anticoagulation in the elderly. This shows that, as patients age, they’re really not accruing additional risk of bleeding with abelacimab.”

AZALEA-TIMI 71 was a multicenter, randomized, active-controlled phase 2b study conducted at 92 locations worldwide. Investigators enrolled patients ≥55 years old with a history of AF or atrial flutter and planned indefinite coagulation. Additionally, patients with a CHA2DS2-VASc of ≥4 or a CHA2DS2-VASc of ≥3 with either creatinine clearance ≤50 mL/min or planned concomitant use of antiplatelet medication for the duration of the trial were eligible for enrollment.

Patients were excluded if they had intracranial or intraocular bleeds within the 3 months prior to screening or clinically significant mitral stenosis, defined as a valve area <1.5 cm2. Additionally, those with mechanical heart valves or other indications for anticoagulation therapy besides AF, those with known presence of an atrial myxoma or left ventricular thrombus, and those with a history of left atrial appendage closure or removal, among other criteria, were excluded.

A total of 1287 patients were enrolled in the trial and were randomly assigned in a 1:1:1 ratio to either blinded subcutaneous adelacimab 150 mg or 90 mg once monthly, or open-label oral rivaroxaban at 20 mg once daily. The rivaroxaban dose was lowered to 15 mg if creatinine clearance was ≤50 mL/min. The study ran from March 2021 to September 2023, with the present data analysis performed from February to May 2025.

Investigators found that the incidence of major or CRNM bleeding in the rivaroxaban arm was 10.3 per 100 patient-years in those ≥75 years versus 6.7 per 100 patient-years in those <75 years. By contrast, the incidences were 3.2 and 4.1 per 100 patient-years in those ≥75 years and 2 and 2.5 per 100 patient-years among those <75 years in the 90 and 150 mg abelacimab arms, respectively.

Both doses of abelacimab substantially reduced major or CRNM bleeding versus rivaroxaban, with consistent relative reductions among patients ≥75 years (HR, 0.32; 95% CI, 0.17-0.6; and HR, 0.4; 95% CI, 0.22-0.73; for abelacimab 90 mg and 150 mg vs rivaroxaban, respectively) compared to those <75 years (HR, 0.28; 95% CI, 0.12-0.61; and HR, 0.35; 95% CI, 0.17-0.7; 

 = 0.85 and 0.84, respectively). These results were consistent irrespective of the threshold for age stratification, such as ≥80 vs <80 years or ≥85 vs <85 years.

Notably, continuous age analysis showed that major/CRNM bleeding probability gradually increased with advancing age in the rivaroxaban arm but remained stable across all age groups in both abelacimab arms.

“One of the big challenges that we face in clinical practice is that somewhere between 30 to 50% of patients who have atrial fibrillation either are not started on an anticoagulant or discontinue one. And the primary reason for that is that they have bled before, or they have a fear of bleeding,” Ruff said. “What will make that conversation even easier, though, is if we could say we have a drug that’s associated with 60, 70, 80% less bleeding than anything you’ve used before.”

Al Said S, Patel SM, Giugliano RP, et al. Abelacimab vs rivaroxaban in older individuals with atrial fibrillation. JAMA Cardiology. Published online February 4, 2026. 

Anthos Therapeutics, Inc. Safety and Tolerability of Abelacimab (MAA868) vs. Rivaroxaban in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation (AZALEA-TIMI 71). ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT04755283. Updated November 6, 2025. Accessed February 6, 2026. 

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