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Andrea Nguyen, PA-C, MS: Poster Session Highlights

Andrea Nguyen, PA-C, MS, reviews key poster presentations from the DERM2026 NP/PA CME Conference, highlighting emerging real-world and long-term data across several dermatologic conditions. She discusses findings in prurigo nodularis, acne, and hidradenitis suppurativa, with a focus on treatment outcomes, adherence, and durability of response.

Topics Covered

  • Real-world treatment outcomes in prurigo nodularis
  • Clinical clearance at three-month follow-up
  • Challenges with treatment adherence in acne
  • Simplifying acne regimens with a triple-agent single formulation
  • Long-term treatment efficacy in hidradenitis suppurativa
  • Durable three-year outcomes across HS patient subgroups

 

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