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Arcutis Biotherapeutics announced it will report third quarter 2026 financial results and provide a business update on November 4, 2026, followed by a conference call at 4:30 p.m. ET. The commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focuses on developing treatments for chronic inflammatory skin diseases.

Arcutis Biotherapeutics presented clinical data for ZORYVE (roflumilast) across multiple inflammatory skin conditions at major dermatology conferences. The INTEGUMENT-INFANT trial showed the drug was well-tolerated in infants aged 3-24 months with atopic dermatitis, with 34.4% achieving disease clearance at 4 weeks.

Additional analyses demonstrated ZORYVE's efficacy in treating psoriasis on special sites including the scalp and genitals, with improvements in sexual function and quality of life. Real-world research highlighted concerns about long-term topical corticosteroid use, including skin thinning and systemic side effects, positioning ZORYVE as a potential alternative therapy.

Arcutis Biotherapeutics announced the grant of 62,500 restricted stock units (RSUs) to six newly hired employees as a material inducement for employment. The RSUs will vest over four years with 25% vesting annually, subject to continued employment. The grants were approved by the Compensation Committee under the company's 2022 Inducement Plan.

Merck announced that its investigational drug tulisokibart met the primary endpoint in a phase IIb study for moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa. High-dose and medium-dose regimens demonstrated superiority over placebo, with 72% and 64% of patients achieving HiSCR50 response respectively, compared to 35% for placebo.

The drug also showed improvements in quality of life measures. Merck plans to advance tulisokibart into phase III development for HS and is evaluating it across six immune-mediated indications.