Dr Alex Ortega Loayza MD

03/24/2026

We are excited to share our new article on an international study highlighting a tool that can help doctors more accurately diagnose pyoderma gangrenosum, reducing misdiagnosis and helping patients get the right care sooner.
Read here:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaad.2026.02.101

02/25/2026

We’re excited to share our newest PG publication describing a phase 2 pilot trial of baricitinib for pyoderma gangrenosum. In patients with difficult-to-treat disease, treatment was associated with meaningful improvements in wound healing, pain relief, and quality of life—highlighting the potential of JAK inhibition to ease the burden of this challenging condition.

Click here to read: https://authors.elsevier.com/a/1mfoO,WJlo3SF

01/20/2026

We are thrilled to share our newest publication where we describe quality of life challenges facing people with peristomal PG.

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02/11/2025

🔬 Exciting new research! Our latest publication explores The Changing Landscape of Clinical Research in Pyoderma Gangrenosum. Check it out here: https://authors.elsevier.com/a/1ka58,WJlkFCh

Journal of Investigative DermatologyAvailable online 8 February 2025In Press, Corrected ProofWhat’s this?News and PerspectivesThe Changing Landscape of Clinical Research in Pyoderma GangrenosumAuthor links open overlay panelSarah L. Becker 1, Alex G. Ortega-Loayza 1Show moreAdd to MendeleyShareCit...

01/14/2023

"The Full Spectrum of Dermatology: A Diverse and Inclusive Atlas" announces expansion of its educational reach with a digital online free image gallery. The printed atlas and online image gallery are supported by Galderma USA and , who provided the grant for the printed atlas for all U.S. dermatology residents and program directors in 2022.
Access the Atlas with the link in the bio
https://jddonline.com/project-atlas

11/18/2022

Link in the bio.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33394563/