HCP Connect Clinical Author
Dr. Divya Agarwal
Dermatology
Specialty
Dermatology
Clinical Updates
18
Experience
5 Years
Author Biography
About Dr. Divya Agarwal
Dr. Divya Agarwal is a dermatologist with 5 years of clinical practice. She completed her MD in Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy and focuses on atopic dermatitis, pigmentary disorders, and aesthetic dermatology. She follows the rise of biologics for chronic skin disease with interest. Her writing links dermatology research to real-world prescribing.
Published Work
Recent Clinical Updates
18 articles
Dermatology
Dupilumab Label Updates 2025: Atopic Dermatitis Indication and Dosing
dupilumab atopic dermatitis — 06/2025 label update: indication for patients ≥6 months and adult dosing 600 mg then 300 mg Q2W; SOLO 1/2/CHRONOS IGA results cited.
Dermatology
FDA Approves difamilast for Mild‑Moderate AD: 38% IGA Success in Trial 2
Difamilast (ADQUEY) approved for mild to moderate atopic dermatitis; Trial 2 IGA success 38% vs 13% vehicle. Topical 1% ointment, twice daily.
Dermatology
FDA Approves Icotrokinra for Plaque Psoriasis: 71% IGA 0/1 in PSO-2
Icotrokinra (ICOTYDE) FDA approval for plaque psoriasis: oral IL-23 receptor antagonist with 71% IGA 0/1 in PSO-2 at Week 16. icotrokinra plaque psoriasis
Dermatology
Bimekizumab (Bimzelx) FDA Approves for Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis; BE VIVID: PASI90 85% vs 50% Ustekinumab
Bimekizumab (Bimzelx) FDA approval for moderate to severe plaque psoriasis after BE VIVID: PASI90 85% vs 50% ustekinumab at week 16. Prescribing info and safety.
Medical Research
Visualize Battery Dynamics with Multimodal Imaging
Discover a new approach to operando imaging of battery charge and discharge cycles, enabling detailed visualization of redox reactions and ionic flow.
Medical Research
New Virus Discovery May Aid in Disease Research
Learn about Naiavirus, a newly discovered giant virus, and its potential impact on medical research and disease understanding.
Healthcare Business
Cut Knee OA Costs with More Effective GLP-1 Therapy
Discover how a new GLP-1 receptor agonist can reduce costs and improve outcomes for patients with knee osteoarthritis and obesity, compared to existing treatments.
Healthcare Business
Ibrutinib Interactions Raise Infection Risk 30%
Reduce infection risk in CLL patients on ibrutinib by understanding common drug interactions and their impact on patient outcomes and hospitalizations.
Medical Opinion
Mastering Night Float: 5 Key Survival Tips
Learn how to thrive during night float rotations with expert advice on patient care, communication, and time management to reduce errors and improve outcomes.
Medical Opinion
Boost Group Therapy Success with Psychological Safety
Learn how prioritizing psychological safety can enhance group therapy outcomes and create a supportive environment for patients to thrive.
Medical Opinion
Overcoming Cultural Barriers in Medicine
Discover how embracing cultural differences can improve patient care and enhance your medical practice as a physician.
Medical Research
Childhood Trauma's Impact on Brain: Limited Replicability Found
New study reveals limited replicability of brain alterations associated with childhood maltreatment, impacting treatment outcomes for affective disorders and major depressive disor...
Medical Research
Identify Flood-Prone Patients to Reduce Displacement
Learn how socioeconomic factors predict flood-induced displacement to inform targeted interventions and reduce healthcare disruptions in vulnerable populations.
Medical Research
CPR Method Change Linked to Higher Child Death Rates
Discover how changes in CPR practices during the pandemic may impact child cardiac arrest outcomes and mortality rates in emergency situations.
Medical Research
Cool Down with Water to Beat the Heat
Stay safe in extreme heat without AC: submerging hands in water can lower heart rate and prevent heat-related illnesses in older adults.
Medical Research
Ditching Daylight Saving Time Could Cut Heart Attacks 10%
New study reveals the health benefits of adopting a permanent standard time, reducing heart attacks, and fatal traffic accidents, and improving overall public health.
Medical Research
Boosting PI31 Protein May Prevent Neurodegeneration
Discover how increasing PI31 protein levels can prevent protein buildup in synapses, potentially halting neurodegenerative disease progression.
Medical Research
New Cream Boosts Skin Elasticity by 30%
Discover how a novel anti-aging cream improves skin firmness and reduces wrinkles, with remarkable results in clinical trials and patient assessments.