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Annual Meeting resident stipends program

The American Academy of Dermatology offers grants/stipends to eligible U.S./Canadian dermatology residents to attend the AAD 2026 Annual Meeting, Denver, Colorado, March 27-31. Each qualifying resident is eligible to receive a stipend check of $500 U.S. dollars to assist with expenses. ... * No application/form is required. Residency programs will

2026 MIPS and telehealth highlights

Eligibility criteria ... The low volume threshold remains the same as in 2026 and includes 3 aspects of covered professional services: ... Allowed charges ... Number of Medicare patients who receive services ... Number of services provided ... You must participate in MIPS (unless otherwise exempt) if, in both 12-month

Educating the public — AAD launches successful 2022 Skin Cancer Awareness Month

The 2022 Melanoma Monday® launch was a resounding success! Within two days of the campaign’s launch, our media relations efforts resulted in more than 500 stories in a variety of media outlets across the country, including ABC7 Chicago and Today.com. ... These stories were seen over ... 112 million times

MIPS categories: 2025 or 2026?

2025 MIPS categories Access the Academy’s guidance on 2025 MIPS categories. ... 2026 MIPS categories Access the Academy’s guidance on 2026 MIPS categories. ... Help and Chat

Advocacy Update Feb 3, 2026

IN THIS ISSUE / Feb. 3, 2026 Dermatologists urged Washington state to support truth in advertising Humana corrects destruction code denials Academy asks CMS to reduce regulatory burdens on dermatology Contribute to SkinPAC Truth in Advertising Dermatologists urged Washington state to support truth in advertising ... The AADA ... urged

2026 CPT coding updates

Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, Senior Manager, Coding and Reimbursement, January 1, 2026 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld ... Coding Consult. Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

MIPS reporting guide: 2025 or 2026?

2026 MIPS reporting guide Access the Academy’s 2026 guide to MIPS reporting. ... Help and Chat

2026 AADA Legislative Conference

Join your peers at the 2026 AADA Legislative Conference and tell Congress to reform Medicare physician payment, the Academy’s sole Federal congressional advocacy priority. ... This activity has been approved for ... AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ What to expect ... Attending the 2026 AADA Legislative Conference is as easy

Advocacy Update March 3, 2026

IN THIS ISSUE / March 3, 2026 Dermatology pursues immediate CMS action, LCD reconsideration on SRT training AADA, NY dermatologists oppose lab director requirements Watch your inbox for an important AADA RUC survey AADA presents at FDA’s annual compounding listening session Dermatologists urge support for Rhode Island step therapy reform

2026 AAD Innovation Academy: Important dates

Registration ... Registration will open according to the schedule below: ... Early access registration and fees ... (AAD members only) : Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 12 p.m. noon (CT). ... Standard registration and fees: Begin Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 12 p.m. noon (CT). ... International registrants will automatically

October 3

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / October 3, 2018 ... Budget bill includes wins for dermatology AAD updates "Find a Dermatologist" tool — have you updated your profile? Are you smarter than DataDerm™? Did CMS miscalculate your

2026 AAD Innovation Academy: Policies and cancellations

Hotel guarantee, cancellation, and change policies ... Hotel reservation guarantee policy ... Reservations must be guaranteed with a credit card. The credit card expiration date must be later than July 31, 2026. The card provided will be charged a one (1) night’s room and current sales tax deposit on or

History and current status

1. What is the history of measles in the U.S.? ... Measles is a vaccine-preventable disease. ... Pre-vaccine era ... Measles was first identified as an infectious agent from blood samples collected in 1757 and became a nationally notifiable disease in the US in 1912. ... 1 ... An average

2026 exemption reweighting

Exemption reweighting is unchanged in 2026. Below is the breakdown of the 2026 MIPS category weights and how the weights will be redistributed if various exemptions are applied. ... As a refresher, here are the baseline weights for 2026: ... Quality: 30% ... Cost: 30% ... Promoting Interoperability (PI): 25%

2026 quality measures for MIPS reporting

2026 QCDR measure specifications ... Access a spreadsheet of ... 2026 QCDR measure specifications . ... Access 2026 MIPS quality measures by selecting below. ... MIPS 47 Advance Care Plan ... MIPS 130 Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record ... MIPS 176 Tuberculosis Screening Prior to First Course

Quality measures: 2025 or 2026?

2025 Quality measures Learn more about reporting requirements for the 2025 performance year. ... 2026 Quality measures Learn more about reporting requirements for the 2026 performance year. ... Help and Chat

2026 Final Medicare Physician Fee Schedule

CMS finalized a nominal increase in physician payment rates in the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Final Rule. While this update helps avert another payment reduction, the adjustment remains inadequate to keep pace with escalating practice costs and inflation. The AADA continues to advocate for comprehensive Medicare payment reform

DermCatalyst: Accelerating Access and Innovation in Dermatology

Register for the 2026 DermCatalyst ... Register today for a unique opportunity to discuss outreach programs and initiatives, exchange ideas, and share success stories. ... Register now for free 2026 DermCatalyst July 16, 2026 (concurrent with 2026 Innovation Academy) 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (reception to follow) New York Hilton

April 22, 2026

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 22, 2026 ... Spironolactone and oral minoxidil in women with alopecia DermWorld What’s Hot: Nicotinamide and nonmelanoma skin cancer Infliximab dosing intervals for hidradenitis suppurativa Weekly vs. daily bathing for

2026 AAD Innovation Academy Meeting: Housing

Registration is open! ... Spend a summer weekend learning the latest in dermatology! ... Register now Hotel reservations ... The hotel reservation deadline is ... Monday, June 22, 2026, at 12 p.m. (CT). Don’t forget to register and reserve your hotel as soon as possible. Rooms in New York City

April 3

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 3, 2019 ... Can the elimination diet hurt pediatric atopic dermatitis patients? DW Insights and Inquiries : Tofacitinib – a JAK inhibitor of all trades Unity in dermatology starts with

2026 AAD Innovation Academy: Exhibitor resources

Showcase your brand at 2026 AAD Innovation Academy, July 16–19 in NewYork, and connect with the dermatology community. Take advantage of a dynamic exhibit space designed to maximize visibility, build relationships, and engage with key decision-makers in the field. ... Access exhibitor resources below including the technical exhibit prospectus, booth

July 3

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 3, 2019 ... Academy comments on FDA sunscreen proposal DW Insights and Inquiries : Oy, another "Oid" to worry about — cryptococcoid lesions VA launches Community Care Network to provide

Advocacy Update Nov 11, 2025

IN THIS ISSUE / Nov. 11, 2025 AADA opposed efficiency adjustment in 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule: Dermatology impact tables available AADA urges Congress to repeal physician-owned hospital restrictions Members report difficulty obtaining Kenalog ASDSA annual meeting SkinPAC event Support dermatology champions in Congress

2026 AAD Innovation Academy: Exhibitors, advertisers, sponsors, and media

Exhibitor resources Access exhibitor resources, including the technical prospectus, booth specifications, and space application, along with advertising and sponsorship opportunities. ... Advertising opportunities Find information about advertising opportunities at the 2026 AAD Innovation Academy. ... Help and Chat

Navigating MIPS 2026: A survival guide for dermatology practices

Answers in Practice ... By Olivia Barry, Manager, Practice Management, April 1, 2026 Each month, DermWorld ... tackles issues "in practice" for dermatologists. This month, practice management staff discuss navigating MIPS in 2026. CMS has released the rules for the MIPS program for 2026 and continues to encourage use of

2026 AAD Innovation Academy: Childcare

Balance learning and family time in New York ... Childcare ... We are pleased to offer childcare services at 2026 AAD Innovation Academy in New York this summer. Our childcare service offers a safe and entertaining environment for children ages 6 months to 12 years. ... In partnership with KiddieCorp,

2026 AAD Innovation Academy: Networking and special events

Experience Hub ... The unique energy of 2026 AAD Innovation Academy comes to life in the Experience Hub. Designed as the pulse of the meeting, it brings together exhibits, scientific posters, additional learning, and dedicated networking opportunities that spark conversation and new ideas. From the Welcome Reception to informal meetups

Advocacy Update Jan 20, 2026

IN THIS ISSUE / Jan. 20, 2026 Dr. Bridges selected for Medicare Clinical Lab Diagnostic Laboratory Test Panel AADA asked CMS to ensure Medicare Part D coverage for alopecia areata treatment Dermatology presence strong at AMA State Advocacy Summit Contribute to SkinPAC AADA News Dr. Bridges selected for Medicare Clinical

Congress passes one-year increase to Medicare physician payment in budget bill

July 3, 2025 Advocacy News Alert Today the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Senate’s version of the budget reconciliation legislation, which includes a one-year 2.5% increase for the proposed 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule to account for sustained cuts as Congress continues to work toward long-term payment reform. ...

Advocacy Update Nov 4, 2025

IN THIS ISSUE / Nov. 4, 2025 ICYMI: Medicare finalizes slight payment increase for 2026 Shutdown Update: Telehealth remains the exception in Medicare claims Members report difficulty obtaining Kenalog ASDS annual meeting SkinPAC fundraiser Contribute to SkinPAC Medicare Physician Payment ICYMI: Medicare finalizes slight payment increase for 2026 ... Dermatologists

2026 AAD Innovation Academy: Registration fees

Registration fees ... The chart below details the registration fees for the 2026 Innovation Academy. ... Important note ... Please verify that your registration category is correct before completion of your registration. If a category adjustment is required, a $100 category adjustment fee will be applied. ... REGISTRATION CATEGORY ...

2026 AAD Innovation Academy: Abstracts

Access the following information for abstract submissions ... Submission timelines and guidelines are subject to change. Visit this page frequently for any updates.  ... Scientific Posters Guidelines Scientific Poster Guidelines (PDF) ... Helpful Tools  ... How to Submit a Successful Abstract (PDF) ... Submission Timeline Jan. 26 –

2026 AAD Innovation Academy: Education and program

Search sessions Search the program of educational sessions offered at the 2026 AAD Innovation Academy and plan your customized educational experience. ... Schedule-at-a-glance Get a snapshot of the educational program, designed with minimal overlap so you can attend the sessions that matter most to you. ... Derm Tank and Scientific

2026 AAD Innovation Academy: Resource Center

Your one stop for all things AAD! ... Come to the AAD Resource Center during the 2026 AAD Innovation Academy and get exclusive meeting discounts on products for the entire practice and talk one-on-one with expert staff about the wealth of resources and perks available to you ... . Don’t

2026 Proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule

For the first time in five years, CMS has proposed a slight increase in physician payment rates, in the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) proposed rule that CMS released July 14. While the proposed rule would prevent another cut, the payment adjustments remain insufficient to keep pace with rising

2026 AAD Innovation Academy: Registration

Registration is open! ... Spend a summer weekend learning the latest in dermatology! ... Register now Registration fees Access information on registration fees for all member and non-member categories. ... Important dates Find dates and deadlines related to registration, housing, sessions, and cancellations. ... Non-member registration Find information related to

2026 Innovation Academy: Exhibits, networking & special events

Networking and special events Be a part of the engaging and unique experiences this year at 2026 AAD Innovation Academy. We’ve infused innovation into every aspect of this meeting including the Experience Hub and Welcome Reception. ... AAD Resource Center Stop by the AAD Resource Center and get exclusive meeting

2026 AAD Innovation Academy: Schedule at-a-glance

Experience the energy of dermatology’s latest advancements in New York this summer! ... 2026 AAD Innovation Academy arrives in New York City with just as much momentum and energy as the city itself. Explore a future focused program featuring high-impact sessions, standout speakers, and immersive learning experiences designed to keep

2026 AAD Innovation Academy: Hotel reservations, rates, and locations

Hotel accommodations and reservations ... Hotel reservations ... The hotel reservation deadline is ... Monday, June 22, 2026, at 12 p.m. (CT). Don’t forget to register and reserve your hotel as soon as possible. Rooms in New York City fill quickly, and early booking ensures the best availability and rates.

1 million patients affected by ransomware in one month

Facts at your fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, July 1, 2022 Ransomware attacks seeking valuable patient records thus far show no signs of slowing down in 2022. In March 2022 alone, 26 health organizations reported to HHS that they had been affected by data breaches, impacting nearly one

Medicine pays the price in ransomware attacks

Facts at your fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, July 1, 2020 As health care becomes increasingly digitized, ransomware attacks seeking valuable patient records have accelerated, resulting in enormous costs. According to a 2020 Comparitech report, U.S. health care organizations spent over $160 million in ransomware recovery costs from

2026 AAD Innovation Academy: Group housing

Fraud warning ... Several companies unaffiliated with the AAD or Maritz Global Events (MGE), have been posing as the ... official registration and housing provider for the 2026 Innovation Academy. These companies may contact you directly to offer registration and/or housing for Innovation Academy through websites designed to deceive visitors

Advocacy Update Jan 13, 2026

IN THIS ISSUE / Jan. 13, 2026 AADA and the New York State Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery urge NYC Council to investigate medspas Kenalog availability update AADA raised concerns over revised military shaving waiver policies Massachusetts dermatologists: Help urge passage of modifier 25 bill Save the date: SkinPAC

2026 AAD Innovation Academy Meeting

Bright lights. Bold ideas. Register now! ... Join us this summer in New York City, July 16–19, for a unique program packed with the latest breakthroughs in dermatology. The 2026 AAD Innovation Academy delivers cutting-edge clinical insights and meaningful networking moments designed to propel your practice forward. ... What to

Advocacy Update Jan. 21 2025

IN THIS ISSUE / Jan. 21, 2025 MedPAC recommends 2026 Medicare payment update linked to inflation Advocacy win: FTC releases second report on egregious PBM practices AADA urges UnitedHealthcare to rescind laser policy for vitiligo Dr. Green hosts Rep. Elfreth to discuss Medicare physician payment reform SkinPAC hosts breakfast for

May 13, 2026

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 13, 2026 ... Beyond isotretinoin: Systemic therapies for acne DermWorld What’s Hot: Difamilast approval for pediatric AD patients UK recommends additional actions to minimize suicide risk from finasteride, dutasteride A

July 16, 2025

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 16, 2025 ... Female pattern hair loss: Is systemic minoxidil effective over the long term? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Pathway to clarity — The new and improved Melanocytic Pathology

Changing the narrative: The AAD and education

by Melanie Tolley Hall Chief Communications and Marketing Officer, AAD In our ... first article , AAD Board member Abby VanVoorhees, MD, shared that the AAD will unveil its new brand in September. Having done branding work throughout my career in diverse institutions including Fortune 500 companies and hospital health

Digital media kit: DermWorld editorial calendar

Download a PDF of the 2026 DermWorld editorial calendar . ... JANUARY ... FEBRUARY ... MARCH ... Preparing derms to use ... GLP-1 RA Coding: Soft tissue excision ... Managing declining morale in health care ... Close: 11/25/25 ... Materials due: 12/3/25 ... Mail date: 1/2/26 ... Update on ...

Improvement activities (15%)

In this performance category, clinicians are rewarded for care focused on care coordination, beneficiary engagement, and patient safety. For 2026 MIPS reporting, this category is worth 15% of the MIPS score with a maximum of 40 points available. There are 67 dermatology-relevant practice improvement activities (IAs) to choose from.  ...

Diagnosis coding updates for 2026

Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, Senior Manager, Coding and Reimbursement, November 1, 2025 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld ... Coding Consult. Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Weighing in on glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists in dermatology

By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD April 17, 2024 Vol. 6, No. 16 Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists — your patients are on them, and perhaps you are too (or at least have thought about it). In 2023, more than 500 million people worldwide were afflicted with obesity and type

Digital media kit: DermWorld classified rates

Reach over 16,000 U.S. dermatologists with your recruitment ad. Classified advertising is restricted to professional opportunities available, professional opportunities wanted, practices for sale, office space available, and equipment available. ... Download a PDF of the 2026 DermWorld classified advertising rate card. Line ads (cost per line) ... 1x ... 2x

Melanoma fact sheet | AAD

Q. What is melanoma? A. Melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer, is characterized by the uncontrolled growth of pigment-producing cells. Melanoma may appear on the skin suddenly without warning but also can develop within an existing mole. The overall incidence of melanoma continues to rise. (1,2) ... Q.

2026 AAD Innovation Academy: Session highlights

Curated education for every attendee ... Stay ahead with the latest in dermatology at the 2026 AAD Innovation Academy.Tailor your schedule to fit your needs and create a personalized agenda to maximize your learning. earchable program to build your personalized learning experience. ... Search program Explore curated session recommendations tailored

Step 1: Check participation requirements

MIPS 2026 Reporting Snapshots ... Access our 2026 ... MIPS reporting options (PDF), with guidance tailored to your practice size and needs. ... First, determine if you are exempt from MIPS reporting. ... Use the tool below to check whether you are required to participate in MIPS. CMS uses your

2026 AAD Innovation Academy: Official housing provider

Maritz Global Events (MGE) is the ONLY official registration and housing provider for AAD. ... Maritz Global Events (eventshq) is the ... ONLY official registration and housing provider for AAD. Look for the official meeting provider designation when visiting organization sites affiliated with the AAD. ... Maritz Global Events (MGE)

Dermatological Care MIPS Value Pathway (MVP)

2026 MVP registration is open ... Register for the 2026 MVP for Dermatological Care through the ... QPP website . Refer to the ... QPP Access User Guide (ZIP, 5 MB) for detailed information. Register by Nov. 30, 2026! ... The Dermatological Care MIPS Value Pathway (MVP) is a streamlined

Advocacy Update April 7, 2026

IN THIS ISSUE / April 7, 2026 Scope Win: New Hampshire governor vetoes optometric scope expansion Coordinated BCBS Michigan modifier 25 advocacy continues Contact your federal lawmaker to back reducing budget neutrality impact on physician payments Support SkinPAC to elect dermatology champions Scope Advocacy Scope Win: New Hampshire governor vetoes

This month’s news from across the specialty

What’s hot ... May 1, 2026 In this monthly column, members of the  DermWorld ... Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty.   Jason Lee, MD, FAAD The incidence of melanoma in situ has increased to epidemic proportions, rising 50-fold since 1975. Lentigo maligna is the most

Coding dermatology encounters in 2026: Practical guidance and tips for success

Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, Senior Manager, Coding & Reimbursement, May 1, 2026 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld Coding Consult. ... Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . As healthcare delivery continues to evolve, 2026

Advocacy Update Jul 15, 2025

IN THIS ISSUE / July 15, 2025 Congress passed 2026 Medicare physician payment increase in budget reconciliation legislation CMS clarifies updated CLIA lab director policy Cigna implementing new policy on E/M billing codes CMS announces new Medicare prior authorization model in select states AADA and DermCAC support subcutaneous immunotherapy for

Time to reassess messing around with steroids and psoriasis

By Warren R. Heymann, MD March 3, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 9 You don't tug on Superman ’ ... s cape You don't spit into the wind You don't pull the mask off that old Lone Ranger And you don't mess around with Jim If the late Jim Croce was

Humbled again: Alopecic and aseptic nodules of the scalp

By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD November 3, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 44 "To confess ignorance is often wiser than to beat about the bush with a hypothetical diagnosis." - Sir William Osler I confess. I had never heard of alopecic and aseptic nodules of the scalp (AANS) and have

Going green: The complexities of the green nail syndrome

By Warren R. Heymann, MD February 3, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 5 I find a unique satisfaction in diagnosing the green nail syndrome (GNS, aka chloronychia, Goldman-Fox syndrome) — it is easy to recognize and very reassuring to patients who were convinced they had a subungual melanoma. Based on new

Academy continues to fight for Medicare physician payment reform

The Academy made Medicare physician payment reform its sole legislative advocacy focus and will continue to do so in 2026. Our goal is to stop annual payment cuts and for Congress to pass legislation that guarantees an annual update based on inflation. ... In 2025, we saw a small first

Advocacy Update March 17, 2026

IN THIS ISSUE / March 17, 2026 Academy frustrated as FDA withdraws proposed rule on sunlamp regulation AADA pushes FDA for iPLEDGE modifications Dermatology meets with CMS to address SRT LCD concerns AADA presses Tennessee legislators to oppose optometry scope expansion Indiana enacts downcoding, medical spa legislation Join us at

January 14, 2026

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Jan. 14, 2026 ... Are light-based therapies effective for hair loss? DermWorld What’s hot : Local recurrence and survival in patients with melanoma in situ Strategies to reduce the risk of

This month’s news from across the specialty

What’s hot ... March 1, 2026 In this monthly column, members of the  DermWorld ... Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty.   Harry Dao Jr., MD, FAAD Injectable biologics remain the gold standard for achieving optimal clinical responses in psoriasis, but fear of injections leads many

March 25, 2026

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 25, 2026 ... Finasteride and dutasteride: Depression, suicidal ideation DermWorld What’s Hot: Need for expanded patch testing FDA approves icotrokinra for plaque psoriasis Cutaneous malignancy after biologic therapy Adverse events

Advocacy Update March 24, 2026

IN THIS ISSUE / March 24, 2026 Academy calls out FDA in media for withdrawing proposed rule on sunlamp regulation AADA advocates for Medicare payment reform at affordability hearing AADA opposed Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan modifier 25 policy Academy pushes for swift action and unambiguous revisions to SRT

May 20, 2026

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 20, 2026 ... Saline immersion for treating refractory plantar warts DermWorld What’s Hot: Botulinum toxin as treatment for vascular skin conditions Facial nodules following filler injections after starting tirzepatide Topical

Eosinophilic pustular folliculitis: Six decades of progress

DermWorld Insights and Inquiries ... By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD, March 1, 2026 Vol. 8, No. 3 Eosinophilic pustular folliculitis (EPF) is a quizzical disorder. In 1965, Ise and Ofuji described the case of a 42-year-old woman who "repeatedly developed crops of small pustules on the face, the trunk,

Coding for surface radiation therapy in dermatology: A practical guide

Surface radiation therapy (SRT), previously referred to as superficial radiation therapy, has become an increasingly employed modality for treating cutaneous tumors such as nonmelanoma skin cancers and select benign lesions in dermatology. With the 2026 CPT ... ® ... changes, the SRT code set has been modified and streamlined, and

Advocacy Update May 5, 2026

IN THIS ISSUE / May 5, 2026 Advocacy win: United Healthcare delays referral program penalties Dr. Gross attends political event on behalf of SkinPAC New Medicare physician payment reform legislative efforts AADA presents at FDA nonprescription drugs access public meeting Payer Advocacy Advocacy win: United Healthcare delays referral program penalties

Advocacy Update Jun 3, 2025

IN THIS ISSUE / June 3, 2025 AADA advocates for revisions to CLIA lab director requirements AADA urges DOJ to tackle Medicare payment reforms and CLIA lab director restrictions Advocacy win: Step therapy reform law enacted in New Jersey Become an AADA Advocacy Key Contact Support SkinPAC to elect dermatology

February 18, 2026

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Feb. 18, 2026 ... Oral finasteride and sexual adverse events DermWorld What’s Hot: Distinguishing persistent nevi from melanoma on histopathology Derm Coding Consult : Coding for surface radiation therapy in dermatology

April 29, 2026

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 29, 2026 ... A timeline for increased hair shedding from topical minoxidil DermWorld What’s Hot: Basal cell nevus syndrome CMS updates Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) form: What practices need to

January 7, 2026

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Jan. 07, 2026 ... Is beef tallow effective for dermatologic conditions? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Cannabis arteritis — Getting higher on the differential diagnosis list of ulcerative lesions GLP-1s in

Academy meeting locations and dates

Annual Meeting ... 2026: Denver, Colorado, March 27-31 2027: San Francisco, California, March 19-23 2028: Washington, D.C., March 17-21 ... Innovation Academy Meeting ... 2026: New York, New York, July 16-19 Help and Chat

MIPS reporting tools and resources

Additional helpful resources for MIPS ... MIPS FAQs Review a list of frequently asked questions, including how to avoid the penalty, eligible exemptions, and more ... MIPS archives Access MIPS highlights from the previous years. ... 2026 MIPS reporting options for small and large practices (PDF) ... Access 2025 MIPS

Monthly highlights from Your Dermatologist Knows

Your Dermatologist Knows is a consumer positioning strategy designed for the long term. You can see monthly highlights from the content we’re sharing below. This archive will grow over time. Selecting an image will open the relevant social media platform. Or you can visit our ... Pinterest , ... Instagram

HIPAA for dermatology practices

Legally Speaking ... Jane Sitorius, JD, is a health care attorney with Barnes & Thornburg LLP in Washington, D.C. ... By Jane Sitorius, JD, January 1, 2026 Every month, DermWorld ... covers legal issues in "Legally Speaking." This month’s author Jane Sitorius, JD, is a health care attorney with Barnes

MIPS reporting and fee schedule

Register for the 2026 MIPS Value Pathway ... Registration for the 2026 MIPS Value Pathway (MVP) for Dermatological Care is open! Register by Nov. 30, 2026 to participate. ... Learn more on our MVP page . ... Explore the Academy’s tools and resources to help you better understand MIPS and

Advocacy Update Jul 1, 2025

IN THIS ISSUE / July 1, 2025 Senate advances reconciliation bill with 2026 Medicare Physician Payment increase RFK pledges to work with Rep. Joyce on Medicare physician reimbursement CMS suspends CLIA lab director restrictions AADA and DermCAC support inclusion of dermatologists in SRT Local Coverage Determinations Build a relationship with

The future of skin aging may be found in the kitchen: 2026 American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting to highlight latest advancements in skin, hair, and nails

Leading dermatologists to present research and insights into hair health, acne, and chronic inflammatory conditions such as psoriasis and atopic dermatitis DENVER, COLO. (March 27, 2026) — As interest grows in how lifestyle factors can influence people’s appearance, dermatologists are taking a closer look at how diet may affect the

Advocacy Update Feb 10, 2026

IN THIS ISSUE / Feb. 10, 2026 FDA finally confirms iPLEDGE changes reducing patient and prescriber burdens Dermatology and allergy groups demand FDA preserve patch testing access Five Medicare contractors will require additional training for superficial radiation therapy AADA urged FDA to advance sunscreen innovation Join your colleagues and contribute

This month’s news from across the specialty

What’s hot ... April 1, 2026 In this monthly column, members of the  DermWorld ... Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty.   Ken Katz, MD, MSc, MSCE, FAAD Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have dramatically improved prognosis for melanoma and other cancers. Once nearly always fatal, advanced

CMS prior authorization final regulation incorporates AADA’s recommendations

The AADA advocated for these specific prior authorization reforms, which will take effect in 2026. While the regulations currently apply only to Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and CHIP plans and not to private, commercial, and ERISA plans, the AADA anticipates that many private health plans will adopt similar policies. ...

January 3, 2024

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Jan. 3, 2024 ... Efficacy of minoxidil for cancer treatment–induced hair loss DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Malignant syphilis — History in the making Most effective medications for plaque psoriasis Cardiovascular,

Clear cell papulosis: Clearly distinctive, clearly underrecognized

By Warren R. Heymann, MD June 3, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 22 One of my greatest joys in dermatology is diagnosing a disease that I have only read about, but then encounter in life. That "aha moment" is exhilarating! When attending patient presentations at dermatology conferences, I encourage my residents

March 18, 2026

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 18, 2026 ... Oral hyaluronic acid supplement: Does it improve skin aging? DermWorld What’s Hot: Insurance denial of ‘cosmetic’ conditions Is topical urea beneficial for onychomycosis? Does the application of

March 3, 2021

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 3, 2021 ... The latest on the association between diet and acne DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Time to reassess messing around with steroids and psoriasis Is intralesional 5-FU effective

Advocacy Update April 21, 2026

IN THIS ISSUE / April 21, 2026 Payer win: BCBS Michigan pauses modifier 25 policy Physician Registry Coalition highlights key considerations for comprehensive Medicare payment reform AADA achieves clarity on billing, dermatology requirements for SRT Contribute to SkinPAC Payer Advocacy Payer win: BCBS Michigan pauses modifier 25 policy ... As

January 21, 2026

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Jan. 21, 2026 ... Does finasteride lead to depression, suicide? DermWorld What’s Hot : A tool to modernize, personalize biologic dosing for psoriasis Misdiagnoses of hair, scalp disorders in patients with

February 4, 2026

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Feb. 4, 2026 ... Safety of oral minoxidil in pediatric patients DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Deeper thoughts about acne keloidalis nuchae Perioperative strategies for advanced melanoma, nonmelanoma skin cancers Characteristics

February 25, 2026

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Feb. 25, 2026 ... Acne relapse after isotretinoin treatment DermWorld What’s Hot: cSCC and adjuvant radiation therapy Where to inject botulinum toxin for ‘bunny lines’ Predictors of drug survival of biologics

March 4, 2026

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March. 4, 2026 ... Flutamide for hair loss DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Eosinophilic pustular folliculitis — Six decades of progress A novel application of punch excision therapy for keloids Migraine

April 8, 2026

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 8, 2026 ... Does oral spironolactone improve acne in women? DermWorld What’s Hot: mRNA COVID vaccine and immune checkpoint inhibitor response Herbal medicines for psoriasis Efficacy of PDT and fractional

April 15, 2026

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 15, 2026 ... Benefits, misconceptions, and risks of skin care supplements DermWorld What’s Hot: Using a RegiSCAR score to evaluate DRESS AAD seeks member comments for HS guidelines FDA approves

August 3, 2022

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Aug. 3, 2022 ... Dutasteride microinjections with oral minoxidil vs. oral minoxidil for androgenetic alopecia DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Infantile digital fibromatosis – Inclusions and exclusions CMS outlines payment changes

February 3, 2021

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Feb. 3, 2021 ... How effective are oral hair growth supplements? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Going green — The complexities of the green nail syndrome A practical guide for managing

November 3, 2021

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Nov. 3, 2021 ... Facial contact dermatitis from cosmetic allergens DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Humbled again — Alopecic and aseptic nodules of the scalp Derm Coding Consult : Applying 2021

February 11, 2026

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Feb. 11, 2026 ... Excision vs. topical 5-FU and photodynamic therapy in Bowen’s disease DermWorld What’s Hot: Sunscreen doping FDA confirms iPLEDGE changes Surgical interventions for hidradenitis suppurativa Is dual biologic

January 28, 2026

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Jan. 28, 2026 ... Topical estrogens for skin aging DermWorld What’s Hot: Driver of psoriatic itch Outcomes across JAK inhibitors in prurigo nodularis Anticholinergic treatments for hyperhidrosis Assessment of GPT-4 vision

April 1, 2026

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 1, 2026 ... Aesthetic treatment considerations for perimenopausal, menopausal patients DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Cocaine-associated plasma cell orificial mucositis — Anything goes Effects of PRP, minoxidil in patients with

A single case report has the potential to change the world: Could JAK inhibition alter the trajectory of multicentric reticulohistiocytosis?

By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Aug. 3, 2022 Vol. 4, No. 31 In 1965, Reye described 18 small, fibrous tumors from 12 children submitted to his laboratory for histological examination, that he had accumulated over two decades. Initially, these lesions were tentatively classified as well-differentiated fibrosarcomas. His seminal observation

AAD/A Presidential citations

Congratulate award winners ... Use our online form to ... congratulate a Presidential Citation Award recipient . ... 2025-2026 Executive Committee Leadership ... Murad Alam, MD, MSCI, MBA, FAAD ... In recognition of your exemplary service as a 2025–2026 member of the American Academy of Dermatology’s Executive Committee, Board of

Advocacy Update archive

Explore  ... Advocacy Update  articles by publication year. ... 2026 2025 Help and Chat

May 6, 2026

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 6, 2026 ... Nutritional, light-based, and lifestyle interventions for androgenetic alopecia DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Granular C3 dermatosis in granular detail Risk of infection with JAK inhibitors Oral vs.

May 3, 2023

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 3, 2023 ... Oral oxybutyloride for hidradenitis suppurativa patients? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Necrobiosis lipoidica in a Wink Exposure to anesthesia and alopecia areata Do study authors accurately report

April 3, 2024

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 3, 2024 ... Safety of DEET insect repellent in children: Do the natural alternatives work? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Hair straightening and acute renal injury — The latest data

July 3, 2024

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 3, 2024 ... Tazarotene vs. imiquimod in patients with plane warts DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Fire ant stings: From pain to gain — The therapeutic potential of solenopsin Efficacy

September 3, 2025

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Sept. 3, 2025 ... Comparison of botulinum toxin A formulations for treating glabellar strain DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Trichobacteriosis — A salute to the Shelleys Academy mourns the passing of

December 3, 2025

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Dec. 3, 2025 ... GLP-1s and telogen effluvium DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Pityriasis rosea and pityriasis rosea-like eruptions — A Christmas tale Combination oral minoxidil and baricitinib for alopecia areata

Named lectureships

Annual Meeting awards ... 2026 Clarence S. Livingood, MD Memorial Award and Lectureship ... Clarence S. Livingood, MD Memorial Award and Lectureship Robert T. Brodell, MD, FAAD ... Access award page Apply or nominate for the award ... Applications for the award are open the year around. ... Access the

Advocacy Update Jan 27, 2026

IN THIS ISSUE / Jan. 27, 2026 AADA and leading clinical registry group demand Medicare quality reporting relief Dermatologists urged New Hampshire to support children’s sunscreen access in schools Support dermatology champions through SkinPAC Medicare Physician Payment Reform AADA and leading clinical registry group demand Medicare quality reporting relief ...

March 11, 2026

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 11, 2026 ... Does home-use low-level laser therapy improve androgenetic alopecia? DermWorld What’s Hot: Is an oral IL-23 inhibitor on the way for psoriasis? Safety of the use of concomitant

Advocacy Update Nov 18, 2025

IN THIS ISSUE / Nov. 18, 2025 Government shutdown ends with a bill including sunscreen and telehealth policies AADA fights physician assistant independent practice bill in Wisconsin Get Involved: Become an AADA Advocacy Key Contact Support SkinPAC Federal Advocacy Government shutdown ends with a bill including sunscreen and telehealth policies

Academic Dermatology Leadership Program (mentee)

The Academic Dermatology Leadership Program (ADLP) is a comprehensive program that requires a full-year commitment. ... Applications for the 2027 Academic Dermatology Leadership Program will open July 2026 ... Please send me an email reminder when the application opens . ... By applying for this program, you are agreeing to

2026 AAD Innovation Academy: Showcase your work

Be a part of Innovation Academy! ... Step into a forum designed for ideas that move dermatology forward. 2026 AAD Innovation Academy offers a unique opportunity to share your perspective, engage directly with leaders across the specialty, and help shape what comes next through open discussion and forward-thinking concepts. ...

June 3, 2020

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 3, 2020 ... COVID-19 and androgenetic alopecia: Is there a link? DW Insights and Inquiries : Clear cell papulosis — Clearly distinctive, clearly underrecognized Register for the Academy’s virtual meeting

AADA Congressional Advocacy Agenda

The American Academy of Dermatology Association advocates on issues and prioritizes work on those that are most pressing and impactful for our membership. ... 2026 Sole Federal Congressional Advocacy Priority: Protecting Medicare Access to Physicians. ... To establish a positive annual inflation adjustment. ... To replace or eliminate budget neutrality

Skin care for developing countries

The Academy offers grants to individuals and organizations to fund international volunteer and humanitarian projects under the Skin Care for Developing Countries program. ... Grants available ... Grants vary between $2,500 and $5,000 depending on the proposal, scope of the project, and availability of funds. ... Application timeline ... To

Advocacy Update March 31, 2026

IN THIS ISSUE / March 31, 2026 AADA urges FDA to issue new Sunlamp Regulation for minors Update on MultiPlan litigation Academy reinforces diagnostic imaging interoperability standards AADA responds to potential fraud, waste, and abuse regulations Dr. Miller attends political event on behalf of SkinPAC Support congressional dermatology champions through

AADA takes on step therapy reform, sunscreen access

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) signed step therapy reform legislation into law, effective Jan. 1, 2026. The new law places guardrails around the use of step therapy protocols by state-regulated health plans, including Medicaid. ... The AADA has supported this effort since 2020 in partnership with the Dermatological Society

Model State Award

See 2026 award winners! ... See 2026 winners of the Model State Awards . ... Application information ... Application dates ... June 30 – Sept. 30 (annually) ... Core criteria ... Every state society must have these elements in place to be considered. ... Nonprofit status in "good standing" ...

2025 AADA Legislative Conference: Travel, hotel, and meals

The 2026 AADA Legislative Conference takes place Sunday, Sept. 13 through Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, at the J.W. Marriott. The program is set to begin on Sunday no earlier than 4:00pm ET and will adjourn by 5 p.m. ET on Tuesday, depending on individual Capitol Hill meeting schedules. The AADA

CMS updates Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) form: What practices need to know

CMS has issued an updated Advance Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage (ABN), ... Form CMS-R-131 , with the revised form effective now and valid through March 31, 2029. While practices may continue using the prior expired version during the short transition period, ... mandatory use of the revised ABN begins May

Advisory Board Call for Nominations

Nominations closed Friday, Feb. 27, 2026. One Advisory Board Executive Committee seat will become open at the conclusion of the 2026 Annual Meeting. This is a great opportunity to become involved in a leadership position on the Advisory Board! ... You’re eligible to seek a seat on the Executive Committee

2025 AADA Legislative Conference: FAQs

When and where will the conference take place? ... The 2026 AADA Legislative Conference will take place Sept. 13-15, 2026, at the ... J.W. Marriott Hotel , in Washington, D.C. ... What is the AADA Legislative Conference? ... The AADA Legislative Conference is the specialty’s foremost meeting focused on policy

Advocacy Update Feb 24, 2026

IN THIS ISSUE / Feb. 24, 2026 AADA leads joint meeting with FDA to protect access to patch testing Dermatology advocates for patient-focused amendments to price transparency requirements AADA opposed Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan modifier 25 policy Advocacy win: New Mexico Senate blocks optometrists’ use of lasers AADA

Advocacy Update March 10, 2026

IN THIS ISSUE / March 10, 2026 AADA, DermCAC urge targeted revisions to allergy diagnostic testing Dermatology hammers to stop SRT LCD policy Academy advocates against scope expansion, for sunscreen access in New Hampshire Contribute to SkinPAC Regulatory Advocacy AADA, DermCAC urge targeted revisions to allergy diagnostic testing ... The

AAD Exhibit Opportunities

Exhibit with the AAD ... The Academy's annual and summer scientific meetings offer unprecedented access to thousands of dermatologists attending high-profile continuing medical education events. ... We are excited to offer your company the opportunity to exhibit at an upcoming Academy meeting and take advantage of the high impact exhibit

Changing a long-standing habit

By Warren R. Heymann, MD April 16, 2016 Topical corticosteroid has no influence has no influence on inflammation or efficacy after ingenol mebutate treatment of grade I to III actinic keratosis (AK): A randomized clinical trial. ... This is a randomized controlled clinical trial of patients with multiple AK and

Upcoming events

Direct a meeting session Applications to direct a session are now being accepted for the 2027 AAD Annual Meeting. Submit by May 8, 2026. ... 2026 AAD Innovation Academy Get ready to dive into the latest in dermatology from the heart of New York City! Experience a dynamic program packed

2025 quality measures for MIPS reporting

2026 QCDR measure specifications ... Access a spreadsheet of ... 2026 QCDR measure specifications . ... Access 2025 MIPS quality measures by selecting below. ... MIPS 47 Advance Care Plan ... MIPS 130 Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record ... MIPS 176 Tuberculosis Screening Prior to First Course

Quality (30%)

The quality category makes up 30% of the total MIPS score. Points are earned by submitting performance on quality measures. ... Reporting quality measures ... In 2026, achieving the minimum score required to avoid penalties is not possible without an electronic health record (EHR) or an exemption for the Promoting

2026 AAD Innovation Academy: Non-member registration

Categories that don’t require additional documentation ... The following two categories do not require any additional documentation but must meet the requirements below to register.  ... Non-member physician For those who treat patients in an office-like setting. ... Non-member non-physician For non-member corporate individuals, pharmacists, distributors, industry representatives, marketers, business

Advocacy Update Feb 17, 2026

IN THIS ISSUE / Feb. 17, 2026 AADA underscores impact of current federal health payment policies on physician burnout at Senate hearing Dermatologists advocate for delay of efficiency adjustment New study outlines safe preparation of buffered lidocaine Maryland dermatologists host skin cancer check Support dermatology champion candidates through SkinPAC iPLEDGE

Teatime for radiation dermatitis (and beyond)

By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD June 14, 2023 Vol. 5, No. 24 I am biased — as a coffee lover, I only believe articles demonstrating coffee’s benefits, while finding flaws in any study deriding its use. I can be more objective about tea — especially green tea — a

Biopsy coding in 2019: Part 3

Cracking the Code ... Dr. Miller, who is in private practice in Yorba Linda, California, represents the American Academy of Dermatology on the AMA-CPT Advisory Committee. ... By Alexander Miller, MD, January 1, 2019 Test your knowledge: Biopsy coding in 2019 — Part 3 ... Take the quiz to see

Step 2: Learn the MIPS categories

Report with DataDerm ... The Academy’s Qualified Clinical Data Registry DataDerm allows streamlined reporting on MIPS categories, including dermatology-specific measures available nowhere else. ... Learn more about DataDerm . ... Learn more about the MIPS reporting categories before you determine your level of participation. The weights and requirements of the

Navigating the shifting reimbursement landscape

DermWorld highlights the current state of private payer relations and offers tips on how to manage changes. ... Feature ... By Ruth Carol, Contributing Writer, April 1, 2026 Commercial carriers across the country are finding new ways to delay, deny, and diminish reimbursement payments. Coupled with rising operating costs, these

Evaluation and management in 2021: Part 3

Cracking the code ... Dr. Miller, who is in private practice in Yorba Linda, California, represents the American Academy of Dermatology on the AMA-CPT Advisory Committee. ... By Alexander Miller, MD, November 1, 2020 Test your knowledge: Evaluation and management in 2021: Part 3 ... Take the quiz to see

Lagging ahead: LAG-3 checkpoint inhibition for advanced melanoma

By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD May 11, 2022 Vol. 4, No. 19 Checkpoint inhibition has revolutionized the treatment of advanced melanoma over the past decade, beginning with the release of the anti-CTLA4 checkpoint inhibitor ipilimumab (Yervoy). This was followed by the development of the anti-PD-1 inhibitors pembrolizumab (Keytruda) and

3 ways to promote skin cancer awareness this month

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and all month long the AAD is asking Americans "Do You Use Protection?" and encouraging the public to "practice safe sun." Use the Academy’s new SPOT Skin Cancer™ resources

Medicare Fee Schedule

Fight for Medicare reform ... Join us in the fight for Medicare reform by ... using our toolkit to contact Congress and educate your patients. ... The Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, established annually by CMS, outlines payments to physicians for the coming year. In establishing the fee schedule, Medicare takes

Digital media kit: Recruitment and direct mail advertising

The Academy offers a number of recruitment opportunities and mailing list rentals that allow you to reach the prospects you need in a timely and results-oriented fashion. ... DermWorld Classifieds Reach over 16,000 U.S. dermatologists with your recruitment ad. ... JAAD Classifieds Reach the full AAD membership with your recruitment

Congress passes one-year increase to Medicare physician payment

Congress has passed a one-year ... 2.5% increase for the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule to account for sustained cuts as Congress continues to work toward long-term payment reform. ... The temporary pay increase is a first step in stemming the tide of cuts physicians have faced for many years.

Murad Alam, MD, FAAD, elected American Academy of Dermatology president for 2026

Rosemont, Ill. (April 1, 2024) – Chicago-based board-certified dermatologist Murad Alam, MD, FAAD, has been elected to lead the American Academy of Dermatology. He will be installed as president-elect in March 2025 and hold the office of president for one year beginning in March 2026. ... As president, Dr. Alam

AAD Election

AAD Election Important dates ... June 18, 2026: Call for nominations, 2027 AAD Election ... March 19, 2027: AAD Election opens ... March 23, 2027: AAD Election closes ... March 24, 2027: AAD Election results ... View the AAD’s current ... Board of Directors . ... Help and Chat

Digital media kit: DermWorld rate card

DermWorld print rates ... Download a PDF of the 2026 DermWorld print rate card. Download a PDF of the DermWorld print specifications . ... BW ... 1x ... 6x ... 12x ... 24x ... 36x ... Full page ... $3,185 ... $3,015 ... $2,760 ... $2,440 ... $2,350 ... Full

American Academy of Dermatology installs new officers, board members

DENVER, COLO. (March 27, 2026) — Two new officers and four new board members will be installed upon the conclusion of the 2026 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology. The officers and board members are all board-certified dermatologists and members of the AAD, the world’s largest dermatologic society

Skin cancer fact sheet

Incidence rates ... Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. (1-3) ... Current estimates are that one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. (4) ... It is estimated that approximately 9,500 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with skin cancer every day.

DermWorld Weekly comparing efficacy of JAK inhibitors used in alopecia areata

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 22, 2023 ... Comparing efficacy of JAK inhibitors used in alopecia areata DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Resorcinol’s resourcefulness in hidradenitis suppurativa Derm Coding Consult : CMS Targeted Probe and

Advocacy Update 2025 archive

Explore  ... Advocacy Update  articles by publication date. ... 2026 ... May ... May 5 - Advocacy win: United Healthcare delays referral program penalties. ... April ... April 21 - As a direct result of AADA advocacy, BCBS Michigan pauses its modifier 25 payment reduction policy. ... April 7 -

Tofacitinib for dermatomyositis: A potential belle of the ball?

By Warren R. Heymann, MD Aug. 23, 2016 JAK1/3 signaling participates in the pathogenesis of inflammatory disorders while JAK1/2 signaling plays a role in the development of several malignancies including leukemias, lymphomas, and myeloproliferative neoplasms. Tofacitinib (Xeljans) is a pan-JAK inhibitor that is approved by the FDA for the treatment

Webinars

Timely, relevant coding information — anytime, anywhere. ... Maximize your training budget while staying current on trending coding topics without leaving the office. Our experts cover the most pressing coding, reimbursement, and documentation topics affecting dermatology. ... How it works: ... Purchasers will receive reminders and login instructions prior to

AADA advocates for innovative teledermatology policies and programs

While 85 million Americans are impacted by skin disease, only 1 in 3 patients will see a dermatologist. The Academy believes that teledermatology is a powerful tool for increasing patient access to needed dermatologic care. ... The Academy advocates for innovative teledermatology policies and programs that increase access to care

Necrobiosis lipoidica in a Wink

By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD May 3, 2023 Vol. 5, No. 18 Ninety years have transpired since Urbach coined the term ... necrobiosis lipoidica diabeticorum (NLD) for the granulomatous disorder first described by Oppenheim in 1929 as ... dermatitis atrophicans lipoidica diabetica . (1) Early authors observed sclerotic plaques

Alopecia areata incognita in Cronkhite-Canada syndrome suggests an autoimmune etiology – and that’s the way it is.

By Warren R. Heymann, MD Sept. 14, 2017 Cronkhite–Canada syndrome. A, Onycholysis. B, Alopecia. ... Credit: ... JAAD I have always been intrigued by the mysterious nature of the Cronkhite-Canada syndrome (CCS) — although I have considered the disorder in my differential diagnosis, I have never seen a case. ...

AAD | Corporate Partner Opportunities

Partner with the Academy and continue to advance dermatologic care through education, research, and advocacy. ... Our current support opportunities are listed below: ... 2026 Corporate Partnership Opportunities Meet our partners ... The AAD proactively listens and responds to the evolving needs of patients and our members who serve them.

Advocacy Update Apr. 15, 2025

IN THIS ISSUE / Apr. 15, 2025 Leading medical societies call for action on Medicare physician payment reform AADA continues pressing CMS on CLIA Lab Director requirements CIGNA participating dermatologists: Check your specialty designations CMS declines Medicare Advantage AI guardrails in 2026 MA and Part D final rule AADA invites

CMS creates permanent drug code for treating molluscum contagiosum

Last updated: March 5, 2026 ... CMS has created a permanent drug code, J7354, for cantharidin, a drug used to treat molluscum contagiosum in adult and pediatric patients 2 years and older. The new J-code became effective on April 1, 2024. ... Cantharidin is the first ... FDA-approved topical treatment

CMS releases 2025 third and fourth quarter NCCI edits

Derm Coding Consult ... By Tiffany E. McFarland, RHIT, CPCD, CRCR Analyst, Coding & Reimbursement, March 1, 2026 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld ... Coding Consult. Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . CMS has released the third and fourth quarter updates to the

Application deadlines to direct a meeting session

All AAD members are invited to submit a new session application for consideration for the Academy’s Annual Meeting or Innovation Academy. ... The application to direct a session at the meetings opens about 15 months prior to the meeting and closes shortly after the previous year's meeting. Application timelines are

American Academy of Dermatology | Members

Earn & claim CME ... Your account ... Find a member ... JAAD ... Call for applications Every year, hundreds of dermatologists serve the AAD/A through its governance structure of councils, committees, and task forces. ... Fight for Medicare reform Join us in the fight for Medicare reform by using

Excision and biopsy of soft tissue tumors: Coding, payment, and site-of-service considerations

Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, Senior Manager, Coding and Reimbursement, February 1, 2026 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld ... Coding Consult. Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . Accurate coding and understanding of payment implications

Where can I find information about MIPS reporting?

Asked and Answered ... January 1, 2026 The Academy’s Practice Management Center has ... updates, tools, and resources for dermatologists to navigate the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) . This includes a snapshot document that outlines reporting options for practices of varying sizes and needs, as well as an easy-to-follow,

The role of GLP-1s in dermatology

Dermatologists discuss how the use of GLP-1s has offered potential new avenues for patients with chronic inflammatory skin diseases. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, January 1, 2026 Over the past five years, the approvals of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1s), particularly semaglutide and tirzepatide, have sparked

CMS prior authorization final regulation incorporates AADA’s recommendations

Moving the needle ... By Apoorva Stull, Senior Manager, Advocacy Communications, July 1, 2024 DermWorld ... breaks down the latest highlights of AADA advocacy activities at the federal and state legislative and regulatory level. The AADA advocated tirelessly for prior authorization reform. As a result, several policy changes will take

Medicare physician payment update

Ask the Expert ... By Apoorva Stull, Senior Manager, Advocacy Communications, October 1, 2025 DermWorld ... talks with Government Affairs and Health Policy Council Chair Melissa Piliang, MD, FAAD, about the one-year Medicare physician payment increase, the potential impact of the proposed 2026 Medicare physician fee schedule, and what the

The William D. James, MD, Mentor of the Year Award

The William D. James, MD, Mentor of the Year Award recognizes and celebrates Academy members who have demonstrated a long-standing commitment to mentoring. Moreover, through their positive impact on their mentees' careers, they have advanced dermatology for the benefit of the community at large. ... William D. James, MD, Mentor

Dermatology World Directions in Residency

DermWorld Directions in Residency is published quarterly by the Academy. The publication includes features that will help you make the most of your residency experience and prepare you for the next stages of your career. ... Download latest issue in PDF Residents:  Do you have good content for  ... DermWorld

Transitions and resolutions

From the Editor ... Dr. Heymann is the physician editor of ... DermWorld . ... By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD, January 1, 2026 New Year’s Day is a time of transition, allowing us to reflect on the past and look forward to a brighter future. ... I am honored

What is Life Membership and how can I apply?

Asked and Answered ... May 1, 2026 AAD’s Life Membership allows longtime members in good standing to not pay dues but retain the benefits of their previous membership category. ... Life Membership is available to: ... A member for at least 30 years, who is retired (no longer practices for

Dermatology coding essentials part 1: Pearls, pitfalls, and best practices

Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, Senior Manager, Coding & Reimbursement, April 1, 2026 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld Coding Consult. ... Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . Your ability to deliver excellent patient care

DermWorld physician editor search

The American Academy of Dermatology’s award-winning monthly magazine, ... DermWorld , seeks candidates to serve as its next paid physician editor. ... Position overview ... The Physician Editor is appointed for an initial four-year term beginning Jan. 1, 2026, which may be renewed for a second four-year term with the

Malignant syphilis: History in the making

By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Jan. 3, 2024 Vol. 6, No. 1 As our new academic year commences, soon I will remind our new residents of Sir William Osler's famous aphorism, "He who knows syphilis knows medicine." As the great mimicker, our trainees will never go astray by including

The AAD’s practice management resources are unmatched

From the President ... Dr. Taylor is the Academy’s former president. ... By Susan C. Taylor, MD, FAAD, January 1, 2026 Taking care of dermatologists so that they can take care of their patients...and their practices Dear members, ... Before we begin, I just want to wish each and every

As molecular knowledge of PROS expands, lesions contract

By Warren R. Heymann, MD April 19, 2018 PIK3CA patient showing hemifacial hypertrophy. ... Credit: ... JAAD Somatic activating mutations in the phosphatidylinositol-3-kinase/AKT/mTOR pathway manifest as heterogeneous segmental overgrowth phenotypes Historically, the clinical diagnoses in patients with PIK3CA activating mutations have included Fibroadipose Hyperplasia or Overgrowth (FAO), Hemihyperplasia Multiple Lipomatosis

November 19, 2025

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Nov. 19, 2025 ... Benefits and harms of 42 chronic urticaria interventions DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : The aryl hydrocarbon receptor — Tapinarof is taking off Switching biologics in patients with

Granular C3 dermatosis in granular detail

DermWorld Insights and Inquiries ... By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD, May 1, 2026 Vol. 8, No. 5 Except for straightforward cases of bullous pemphigoid, my ability to predict direct immunofluorescence (DIF) results in cases of presumed autoimmune blistering diseases leaves much to be desired. Recently, my humility in this

Hair restoration taking root among young people, women

Facts at your Fingertips ... By Megan Bennett, Staff Writer, January 1, 2026 Interest in hair restoration is growing, with women and young adults seeking hair loss surgery at higher rates, according to a member survey from the ... International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery . ... ISHRS — which

Misinformation puts over 16 million Americans at an increased risk for skin cancer

New data from the American Academy of Dermatology reveals misinformation drives adults to cut back or stop using sunscreen Survey data show influence of social media, misconceptions, and gaps in sun safety knowledge – especially among Gen Z Gen Z is flunking sun safety, with one-third scoring a D or

Where can I find resources to offer skin cancer checks?

Asked and Answered ... April 1, 2026 Hosting an AAD skin cancer check event is a great way to demonstrate your commitment and passion to the community and the specialty. ... The skin cancer check program is the Academy's longest-standing public health program. Since 1985, dermatologists have conducted more than

Study outlines average frequency, timing of skin cancer diagnoses

Facts at your Fingertips ... By Megan Bennett, Staff Writer, April 1, 2026 More than 40% of skin cancer patients will develop skin cancer at least once more in their lifetime, according to a 2025 JAAD study that analyzed millions of patients over more than 20 years (doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2024.12.047). ...

Psoriasis cases projected to rise worldwide by 2050

Facts at your Fingertips ... By Megan Bennett, Staff Writer, May 1, 2026 The incidence of psoriasis is estimated to rise by 2050, according to an analysis published in ... JAMA Dermatology (doi: 10.1001/jamadermatol.2025.4572). ... Using data from 1990-2021 from 236 countries reported in the 2021 Global Burden of Disease

November 5, 2025

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Nov. 5, 2025 ... An OTC finasteride alternative? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Diagnosing the primary cutaneous SMARCA4 deficient cutaneous tumor — You don’t know what you got ‘til it’s gone

Diagnosing pyoderma gangrenosum? Consider cocaine/levamisole as a potential culprit!

By Warren R. Heymann, MD May 1, 2016 The authors presented 8 patients with PG following exposure to levamisole-contaminated cocaine. All patients had lower extremity involvement, and 6 also had PG on the upper extremities. Retiform purpura was only observed in 3 patients. Most had elevated titers for p-ANCA and

Cimetidine offers a ray of sunshine for patients With erythropoietic protoporphyria

By Warren R. Heymann, MD Nov. 16, 2016 Only once in a great while an article makes me want to break into my happy dance — the report of 3 pediatric cases of erythropoietic protoporhyria (EPP) by Tu et al had that effect. Recently, I ran a post on EPP

Mentoring matters

Answers in Practice ... By Matthew Walsh, Member Communications Specialist , January 1, 2026 The AAD recently launched a new Flash Mentoring program, which provides focused, one-time mentoring with no minimum time commitments. DermWorld ... talks to Amy Y. Chen, MD, FAAD, chair of the AAD’s Mentoring Workgroup, about the

Board and officer awards

The following officers and members of the Board of Directors completed their terms on March 31, 2026. ... Outgoing officers ... Susan C. Taylor, MD, FAAD President ... Kevin D. Cooper, MD, FAAD Vice President ... Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD Immediate Past President ... Outgoing board members ... Tammie

Cannabis arteritis: Getting higher on the differential diagnosis list of ulcerative lesions

DermWorld Insights and Inquiries ... By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD, January 1, 2026 Vol. 8, No. 1 Marijuana use is on the rise. In 2022, nearly 22% of people had used the drug in the past year, with steep increases in the number of people 65 and older who

Wound care practices draw increased enforcement and regulatory focus

Legally Speaking ... Erin Steele, JD is a health care attorney with Barnes & Thornburg LLP in Washington, D.C. ... By Erin Steele, JD, May 1, 2026 Every month, DermWorld ... covers legal issues in "Legally Speaking." This month’s author is a health care attorney with Barnes & Thornburg LLP

AAD Corporate Partners

Thank you to the Academy’s Corporate Partners! ... The Academy’s Corporate Partner Circle Program offers engaging benefits while recognizing a company’s total annual commitment of $25,000 or more to AAD programs and services, including sponsorships and grants. ... 2026 Corporate Partner Circle Members ... Reflects support of 2025 AAD programs

Proposed resolutions and Executive Committee and Nominating Committee Nominees

Submit resolutions anytime for board consideration. The next meeting for resolutions to be presented is the July 2026 Advisory Board Meeting. If you need assistance, email ... advisoryboard@aad.org . ... Innovation Academy resolutions timeline ... June 5: Resolutions due date. ... June 26: Resolutions posted online for all societies to

Advocacy Update Jul 29, 2025

IN THIS ISSUE / July 29, 2025 AADA VP-elect pushes for Medicare payment reform through SkinPAC AADA releases impact tables for 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule AADA outlines Medicare Advantage concerns in statement for House Ways & Means Subcommittees hearing CMS clarifies CLIA lab director requirements favorable to

Safety first

From the Editor ... Dr. Heymann is the physician editor of ... DermWorld . ... By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD, March 1, 2026 Anyone who has taken a cruise knows the drill: Before heading to the pool, casino, or bar, you must learn to put on your life vest

May 1

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 1, 2019 ... FDA approves two new psoriasis treatments ... DW Insights and Inquiries : When assessing morbilliform eruptions think about morbilli (measles)! We want your feedback: Draft psoriasis guidelines

July 31, 2024

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 31, 2024 ... Does an increase in omega-3 fatty acids improve acne? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Which treatment modality of pyogenic granuloma is worth its weight in salt? Is

The importance of spreading skin cancer awareness

From the President ... Dr. Alam is the Academy’s current president. ... By Murad Alam, MD, FAAD, May 1, 2026 Dear members, ... The Academy is dedicated to public education and takes its role as one of the largest sources of skin, hair, and nail health care information seriously. As

Dermatology is a taxing specialty

From the Editor ... Dr. Heymann is the physician editor of ... DermWorld . ... By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD, April 1, 2026 April 15 may be Tax Day, but every day is taxing for dermatologists. This issue of ... DermWorld focuses on making practice less taxing administratively and

November

Issue ... November January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... They are hot. What’s hot ... This month’s news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ... What can dermatologists do to advocate for expanded

January

Issue ... January January February March April May View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... Transitions and resolutions What’s hot ... This month’s news from across the specialty DermWorld Insights and Inquiries ... Cannabis arteritis: Getting higher on the differential diagnosis list of ulcerative lesions Feature

Media press kits

The AAD media team offers comprehensive press kits designed to support reporting and assist in skin, hair, and nail health research efforts. ... If you don't see what you need, have additional questions, or would like to speak with an expert board-certified dermatologist, please contact ... mediarelations@aad.org . ... Skin

Easing the pain of dermatology

From the Editor ... Dr. Heymann is the physician editor of ... DermWorld . ... By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD, May 1, 2026 When interviewing candidates for our dermatology residency, I often ask them what they do not like about the discipline. Frequently, I will get a blank stare

Monthly Archives

Issue ... May January February March April May View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... Easing the pain of dermatology What’s hot ... This month’s news from across the specialty DermWorld Insights and Inquiries ... Granular C3 dermatosis in granular detail Feature ... Tackling Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic

May

Issue ... May January February March April May View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... Easing the pain of dermatology What’s hot ... This month’s news from across the specialty DermWorld Insights and Inquiries ... Granular C3 dermatosis in granular detail Feature ... Tackling Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic

AAD Event Advertising: Innovation Academy

The meeting historically hosts approximately 3,000 registrants; 1,500 of whom are medical personnel, and will now be infused with innovative programming through tracks and learning formats designed to inspire new ideas, advance the way dermatologists practice, and create more opportunities for attendee engagement and networking. ... For exhibitors looking to

Fighting for patient access

Getting involved in grassroots advocacy is critical to the future of dermatology and patient care. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, February 1, 2026 There is no elephant in the room. Medicare physician payment and scope of practice are perennial problems that can have a direct impact

Measles resource center

Welcome to the American Academy of Dermatology’s hub for measles. Measles is a vaccine-preventable disease; the information below is on the current measles outbreak (2025-2026) in the U.S. This page provides resources to help recognize measles, clinical and vaccine information, office preparedness, and other resources. The AAD Emerging Diseases Task

Olmsted syndrome patients can finally put their foot down

By Warren R. Heymann, MD January 20, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 3 Reading Olmsted’s seminal paper entitled "Keratodermia Palmaris et Plantaris Congenitalis" is captivating reading on multiple levels. In that era of descriptive dermatology, there is an allure in how he differentiates his patient from keratodermas described by the giants

American Academy of Dermatology Association statement on FDA iPLEDGE changes reducing burdens on both prescribers and patients

Statement from Susan C. Taylor, MD, FAAD, President, American Academy of Dermatology ROSEMONT, Ill. (Feb. 10, 2026) — The American Academy of Dermatology Association applauds the Food and Drug Administration for approving significant changes to the iPLEDGE Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) program. These changes will reduce substantial administrative

What are the effects of nemolizumab treatment in prurigo nodularis patients?

Clinical Applications ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, July 1, 2024 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, DermWorld ... Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, talks with Shawn

DW Insights and Inquiries archive

Explore hundreds of ... DermWorld Insights and Inquiries articles by clinical area, specific condition, or medical journal source. ... Access articles by publication date ... 2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 Access articles by clinical area ... Dermatologic surgery Dermatopathology Medical dermatology Pediatric dermatology Access articles by condition

Hands-On: Cosmetics | American Academy of Dermatology

Innovative. Interactive. Hands On. ... Oct. 24-25, 2026, Chicago IL Palmer House Hilton Join us this fall for AAD’s Hands-On: Cosmetics course, an immersive, two-day experience designed to build confidence and skill in cosmetic dermatology. Practice foundational injection techniques alongside nationally recognized expert faculty in a supportive, hands-on environment where

Sunscreen highlights

DermWorld offers updates on efficacy, regulations, and controversies. ... Feature ... By Megan Bennett, Staff Writer, March 1, 2026 As skin cancer diagnoses steadily rise in the U.S., the need for regularly applied, adequately protective sunscreen (along with other sun-safe practices) is more important than ever. ... Data on Americans’

Outgoing chairs

The following chairs of Academy councils and committees completed their terms on March 31, 2026. ... Outgoing council and committee chairs ... Roopal Vashi Kundu, MD, FAAD ... Council on Communications ... Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD ... Academy Former Presidents Committee ... Klint Peebles, MD, FAAD ... Access to

World Congress of Dermatology

The Academy's World Congress Fund Review Task Force offers a limited number of scholarships to U.S. and Canadian dermatology residents, fellows, or young dermatologists within five years of dermatology residency to attend the ... 26th World Congress of Dermatology in Guadalajara, Mexico, on June 21-26, 2027. ... This scholarship program

Will PD-1 inhibitors be msed for Mastocytosis?

By Warren R. Heymann, MD May 8, 2016 Kuklinski L, Kim J. Expression of PD-L1 in mastocytosis. J Am Acad Dermatol 2016; 74: 1010-2. ... The authors evaluated 16 specimens from 12 patients with mastocytosis, using immunohistochemical stains for PD-L1, CD-117, and mast cell tryptase on all specimens. Of the12

Advocacy Update Oct 14, 2025

IN THIS ISSUE / Oct. 14, 2025 Ongoing government shutdown may delay Medicare reimbursement 2026 Advocate of the Year nominations open Cigna delays implementation of controversial downcoding policy in California Learn to advocate for Medicare physician payment reform Support dermatology champions through SkinPAC Federal News Ongoing government shutdown may delay

Monitoring infantile hemangiomas: What’s the score?

By Howard B. Pride, MD, FAAD Geisinger Medical Center, Department of Dermatology Aug. 11, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 32 Infantile hemangiomas (IH) are common vascular tumors that generally run a self-limited course of rapid growth in the first 2-3 months of life, slow growth for another 4-6 months, and then

Gold Medal Award

Gold Medal Award ... During the AAD Annual Meeting Opening Ceremony ... Henry W. Lim, MD, FAAD was honored as the 2026 Gold Medal Recipient. ... Henry W. Lim, MD, FAAD Dr. Lim is currently serving as the president of the International League of Dermatological Societies, which consists of over

Advanced Leadership Forum

Designed for physicians with 10 or more years of experience in practice, academia, or professional organizations, the Advanced Leadership Forum will strengthen leadership knowledge and skills required to lead and influence in later stages of careers and in more complex organizations and environments. ... This weekend-long program brings together physician

Helping you navigate coding

The AAD maintains an extensive suite of resources to help you navigate the coding process. These resources are constantly updated whenever needed, ensuring that you always have access to the most up-to-date information available. ... New coding resources introduced in 2025 include: ... Revenue cycle best practices Diagnosis coding updates

The importance of getting involved

From the President ... Dr. Alam is the Academy’s current president. ... By Murad Alam, MD, FAAD, April 1, 2026 Dear members, ... I would like to begin by thanking you for trusting me to serve as your president. We have important work to do this year, and I am

Shielding our heroes: Dermatologists deploy to provide free skin cancer checks to 425 NYC firefighters

Event kicks off the American Academy of Dermatology’s and Firefighter Cancer Support Network’s national program to check 10,000 firefighters for skin cancer by 2026 NEW YORK CITY (May 28, 2024) — The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), in conjunction with the Firefighter Cancer Support Network, will host a free Skin

For patients with erythropoietic protoporphyria the tide has come in

By Warren Heymann, MD May 12, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 19 Oct. 8, 2019, was an eventful day for patients with erythopoietic protoporphyria (EPP) in the United States, when the FDA announced its approval of afamelanotide (Scenesse). (1) The drug was first approved in Italy in 2010. (2) ... Patients

Advancing our advocacy agenda

From the President ... Dr. Taylor is the Academy’s former president. ... By Susan C. Taylor, MD, FAAD, September 1, 2025 Taking care of dermatologists so that they can take care of their patients...and their practices Dear members, ... A strong advocacy agenda is one of the core tenets of

Tackling Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis: Part 1

Diagnosis and common mimickers. ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Senior Editor, May 1, 2026 Among serious diseases treated by dermatologists, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) often top the list. ... Rare disorders of the skin and mucous membranes, SJS and TEN are thought to be clinically

AAD Annual Meeting Registration Scholarship Program

The AAD’s International Affairs Committee offers attendance scholarships to international dermatologists to encourage their participation at the Academy’s Annual Meeting. Dermatologists from all countries (with the exception of the United States and Canada) are eligible to apply, with a limit of two applicants per country. ... Apply for the scholarship ...

Survey: Americans worry about premature aging, still behind on sunscreen use

Facts at your Fingertips ... By Megan Bennett, Staff Writer, February 1, 2026 Despite concerns about premature skin aging, many Americans are still in the dark about the importance of sunscreen, according to a recent AAD survey. ... The AAD survey of 1,000 U.S. adults revealed that half worry about

Cocaine-associated plasma cell orificial mucositis: Anything goes

DermWorld Insights and Inquiries ... By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD, April 1, 2026 Vol. 8, No. 4 Dermatologists will never be bored by cocaine. The mucocutaneous manifestations are so vast that one can almost say that "anything goes," but there are clinical scenarios where clinicians should suspect cocaine use

2026 MIPS Categories

MIPS is comprised of four program categories, namely Quality, Promoting Interoperability (PI), Improvement Activities (IA), and Cost. The relative weights, objectives, and participation thresholds change each year, so participants should analyze program changes with each new program year. CMS usually publishes the next year's parameters in November of the preceding

Step 3: Small and large practice reporting options

Access the PDF ... See a PDF version of the Academy ... ’ s ... practice reporting options . ... Review these reporting options for small practices (15 providers or fewer) and large practices (16 providers or more) to help achieve the minimum and maximum points needed to either avoid

Speculating on spicules: Our incomplete knowledge of trichodysplasia spinulosa

By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD December 15, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 49 For inexplicable reasons, there are certain differential diagnoses that I find particularly satisfying, one being disorders responsible for facial follicular spicules: follicular mucinosis (1), pityriasis folliculorum ... (Demodex folliculorum) (2), follicular hyperkeratotic spicules (myeloma immunoglobulin or cryoglobulin)

Itching to see if polymerase chain reaction mite be the future of diagnosing scabies

By Warren R. Heymann, MD January 6, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 1 The scourge of scabies has been plaguing mankind for millennia. The causal relationship of the itch mite causing scabies was discovered by Bonomo and Cestoni in 1687, earning the distinction of being the first to discover a proven

Advocacy Update Oct 28, 2025

IN THIS ISSUE / Oct. 28, 2025 CMS lifts hold on Medicare claims Advocacy win: Elevance expands coverage for home-based light therapy AAD statement on FDA safety alert for RF microneedling devices AADA nominates Alina Bridges, DO, FAAD, for Medicare clinical diagnostic laboratory test advisory panel 2026 Advocate of the

Topical amelioration of neuropathic pain and pruritus leading to painful consequences

By Warren R. Heymann, MD Dec. 26, 2016 Increasingly, compounded amitriptyline and ketamine have been utilized for the management of neuropathic pain and pruritus. A review of PubMed reveals its utility in erythomelalgia and diverse neuropathic disorders (peripheral neuropathy, radiation-induced neuropathy, chemotherapy-induced neuropathy, post-herpetic neuralgia, proctodynia, and pain associated with

How can I claim CME credits?

Asked and Answered ... March 1, 2026 Academy members can use the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Transcript Program to document their continuing medical education (CME) and continuing certification program (CCP) requirements to send to a licensing body. This service is a member benefit at no additional fee.* ... With the

CCTF resources

The 2027 online appointment application is now available ... Members are essential to the success of our organization. Every year, hundreds of dermatologists serve the AAD/A through its governance structure which consists of councils, committees, and task forces. ... Click here to apply by May 31, 2026 If you are

iPLEDGE

Advocacy updates ... Access information on the Academy’s ... ongoing advocacy efforts on the iPLEDGE Program. ... Following sustained advocacy by the American Academy of Dermatology Association, the FDA approved significant modifications to the iPLEDGE Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) program. These changes reduce administrative burdens while maintaining patient

American Academy of Dermatology Issues First-Ever Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis Guidelines, Highlighting Prevention Strategies and Effective Treatments

New evidence-based guidelines establish insufficient evidence or no benefit to dietary or environmental interventions ROSEMONT, Ill. (April 7, 2026) — For the first time in its history, the ... American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) has published guidelines of care for both the ... prevention and ... management of atopic dermatitis

Answers in practice

Each month ... DermWorld tackles issues "in practice" for dermatologists. ... Latest articles ... Retaining the right staff Cyndi Yag-Howard, MD, FAAD, offers tips on how to retain the right staff. ... Navigating MIPS 2026 A survival guide for dermatology practices. ... Improving the patient experience pre-visit Harrison Nguyen, MD,

What is the difference between the AAD and the AADA?

Asked and Answered ... February 1, 2026 The AAD is a 501c3 nonprofit organization, meaning it operates primarily for educational, scientific, and charitable purposes. This includes offering opportunities in professional development, continuing medical education, and patient and public education. The AAD also hosts networking events like Innovation Academy and the

Gen Z’s indifference to sun damage is heating up their risk of skin cancer

Facts at your Fingertips ... By Megan Bennett, Staff Writer, March 1, 2026 In an AAD survey of 1,000 U.S. adults, released in May 2025 in conjunction with Skin Cancer Awareness Month, half of the ... Gen Z responders reported getting sunburned in 2024 . About 10% reported having sunburns

This month’s news from across the specialty

What’s hot ... January 1, 2026 In this monthly column, members of the  DermWorld ... Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty.   Jason Lee, MD, FAAD The incidence of melanoma in situ (MIS) has risen sharply in the U.S., surpassing invasive melanoma in 2025 ( ...

Your Dermatologist Knows media wins 2026

A key part of Your Dermatologist Knows is pitching stories to media outlets in hopes they’ll run news stories sharing information about the wide breadth of knowledge dermatologists have to their readership. We consider every new story published as a result of our pitches as a win, regardless of whether

American Academy of Dermatology Association statement on FDA withdrawing proposed sunlamp regulation

Statement from Susan C. Taylor, MD, FAAD, President, American Academy of Dermatology ROSEMONT, Ill. (March 16, 2026) — The American Academy of Dermatology Association is disappointed that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is ... withdrawing its proposed rule on sunlamp regulation, which would have restricted individuals under 18 from

Retaining the right staff

Answers in Practice ... By Megan Bennett, Staff Writer, May 1, 2026 DermWorld ... talks with Cyndi Yag-Howard, MD, FAAD, of Yag-Howard Cosmetic Dermatology in Naples, Florida, about staff retention strategies. DermWorld: Tell us about your practice. Dr. Yag-Howard: I started my practice nearly 30 years ago in Naples, Florida,

JAAD Editorial Mentorship Program

New in 2026 — Expansion of the Mentorship Program to ... JAAD International and ... JAAD Reviews! The ... JAAD Journals’ Editorial Mentorship Program is designed for young physicians, as well as mid- and late-career dermatologists, who are interested in developing critical appraisal and editorial skills in peer-reviewed journals. ...

Andrew H. Weinstein, MD, MPH, FAAD, elected American Academy Of Dermatology president for 2027

ROSEMONT, Ill. (March 31, 2025) — Florida-based board-certified dermatologist and Mohs surgeon Andrew H. Weinstein, MD, MPH, FAAD, has been elected to lead the American Academy of Dermatology. He will be installed as president-elect in March 2026 and hold the office of president for one year beginning in March 2027.

Murad Alam, MD, MSCI, MBA, FAAD, assumes presidency of the American Academy of Dermatology

DENVER, COLO. (March 27, 2026) — Chicago-based board-certified dermatologist Murad Alam, MD, MSCI, MBA, FAAD, will begin his one-year term as president of the American Academy of Dermatology at the close of the AAD’s Annual Meeting. ... Dr. Alam will lead the world’s largest dermatologic society that represents more than

2026 DW Insights and Inquiries archive

Explore ... DermWorld Insights and Inquiries articles by publication date. ... May ... May 1 - Granular C3 dermatosis in granular detail April ... April 1 - Cocaine-associated plasma cell orificial mucositis: Anything goes March ... March 1 - Eosinophilic pustular folliculitis: Six decades of progress February ... Feb. 1

Cost (30%)

Cost field test on non-pressure ulcers ... CMS will conduct field testing from Jan. 29 to Feb. 27, 2026, for a new episode-based cost measure on non-pressure ulcers. Field testing does not impact Medicare payments, but CMS encourages recipients to review their report in the Quality Payment Program (QPP) portal

Jane Grant-Kels, MD, FAAD, elected American Academy of Dermatology president for 2028

ROSEMONT, Ill. (April 8, 2026) — Connecticut-based board-certified dermatologist Jane Grant-Kels, MD, FAAD, has been elected to lead the American Academy of Dermatology. She will be installed as president-elect in March 2027 and will hold the office of president for one year beginning in March 2028. ... As president, Dr.

Medicare modifier 25 report confirms dermatology payer cuts unwarranted

Academy’s actions and resources streamlined reporting and compliance. ... Advocacy News ... By Victoria Houghton, managing editor, May 1, 2026 DermWorld ... breaks down the latest highlights of AADA advocacy activities at the federal and state legislative and regulatory level. In health care, every audit tells one of two stories.

Meetings and Education

2026 AAD Innovation Academy Get ready to dive into the latest in dermatology from the heart of New York City! Experience a dynamic program packed with groundbreaking advancements, the latest research, and energizing connections. ... DermCatalyst Equip dermatologists with the knowledge, skills and community needed to lead change within their

All you need is love.

From the Editor ... Dr. Heymann is the physician editor of ... DermWorld . ... By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD, February 1, 2026 In February 1979, the month before my match in internal medicine, I was struck by Cupid’s arrow during my dermatology elective, which changed the trajectory of

Deeper thoughts about acne keloidalis nuchae

DermWorld Insights and Inquiries ... By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD, February 1, 2026 Vol. 8, No. 2 Wallace Clark taught me the truism that thinking often ceases when a diagnosis is rendered. The clinical diagnosis of acne keloidalis nuchae (AKN) is straightforward. Embarrassingly, I had not given much thought

Classifieds

Classifieds ... May 1, 2026 Arizona ... General Dermatology – Phoenix, Arizona ... Plastic Surgery – Phoenix, Arizona ... Delivering ethical & exceptional patient care experiences Hiring Dermatologists, Mohs Surgeons and Dermatopathologists With the operational support that comes with being part of a large, stable practice with a track record

How to meet two common wealth-planning goals using the same ‘medicine'

Money Matters ... Mandell is an attorney and author of more than a dozen books for doctors. He is a partner in the wealth management firm OJM Group (www.ojmgroup.com), where he can be reached at 877-656-4362 or mandell@ojmgroup.com. ... By David B. Mandell, JD, MBA, April 1, 2026 In working

Exploring Spitz nevi in the molecular era

Dermatopathologists discuss how to approach spitzoid lesions and how molecular testing can aid in assessing their potential malignancy. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, April 1, 2026 Spitz nevi. Spitz tumor. Spitz melanoma. It has long been recognized that the histopathologic differential diagnosis between a Spitz nevus

Taking the lead

DermWorld shares stories of the Leadership Institute’s influence on dermatologists. ... Feature ... By Megan Bennett, Staff Writer, April 1, 2026 Just as it is when striving to become a great dermatologist, being a great leader is a learned skill, said Jeremy Bordeaux, MD, MPH, FAAD. ... That’s one of

AADA advocacy at a state level

From the President ... Dr. Taylor is the Academy’s former president. ... By Susan C. Taylor, MD, FAAD, February 1, 2026 Taking care of dermatologists so that they can take care of their patients...and their practices Dear members, ... Advocacy is a key mission of the Academy. On the federal

MIPS 2026 FAQs

MIPS & MACRA glossary ... APM  = (Advanced) Alternative Payment Model. A payment approach that gives additional incentive payments to professionals under ACO models, or those that bear more than the nominal amount of financial risk. Most dermatologists will not be eligible for this track. There are two types of

Joint statement from the American Academy of Dermatology Association and the New York State Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery on New York City Council medspa investigation

Statement from the American Academy of Dermatology Association and the New York State Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery ROSEMONT, Ill. (Jan. 6, 2026) — In light of a recent ... investigation by the New York City Council into improperly licensed medical spas (medspas) in NYC, the American Academy of

Firefighter Skin Cancer Checks

The AAD’s Firefighter Skin Cancer Checks Program gives dermatologists a chance to help the heroes who keep our communities safe by providing skin checks to firefighters at elevated occupational risk. To reach firefighters, the AAD has partnered with the ... Firefighter Cancer Support Network (FCSN) , but we still need

iPLEDGE advocacy updates

The statements to members below track the Academy’s ongoing advocacy efforts for the dermatology specialty on the iPLEDGE Program. ... Feb. 10, 2026 iPLEDGE Win: FDA finally confirms iPLEDGE changes long advocated for by AADA ... AADA advocacy culminates in changes reducing physician, patient burden Following relentless and sustained advocacy

Member benefits

From residency to retirement, you can rely on us for premier educational opportunities, as a hub for innovation in patient care, and for the latest information impacting the specialty. ... Gold standard of education ... Created by dermatologists for dermatologists, our educational resources help you stay up to date on

Member benefits

From residency to retirement, you can rely on us for premier educational opportunities, as a hub for innovation in patient care, and for the latest information impacting the specialty. ... Gold standard of education ... Created by dermatologists for dermatologists, our educational resources help you stay up to date on

Looking back on a successful year

From the President ... Dr. Taylor is the Academy’s former president. ... By Susan C. Taylor, MD, FAAD, March 1, 2026 Taking care of dermatologists so that they can take care of their patients...and their practices Dear members, ... It’s hard to believe that my term serving as your Academy

Six hours too many

Answers in Practice ... By Faiza Wasif, MPH, Associate Director, Practice Management, February 1, 2026 Each month, DermWorld ... tackles issues "in practice" for dermatologists. This month, practice management staff discuss EHR documentation, burnout, and the tools to reclaim your time. Six extra hours of electronic health record (EHR) documentation

Melanoma: Appropriate Surgical Margins — QCDR measure AAD 12

Melanoma: Appropriate Surgical Margins ... DESCRIPTION: Percentage of primary excisional surgeries for melanoma or melanoma in situ with Breslow depth and appropriate surgical margins per the National Comprehensive Cancer Network Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology-Melanoma (NCCN Guideline). ...  ... MEASURE ID:  ... AAD12 ...  ... Type: Intermediate

2026 AAD Innovation Academy: Keynote and speaker preview

Keynote ... Thursday, July 16 | 5:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. ... Lisa Bodell – Global Leader in Simplification and Innovation ... Lisa Bodell is a globally recognized expert on simplification, collaboration, and innovation, helping organizations transform performance by redesigning the work itself. Founder and CEO of Future Think, and

2026 AAD Innovation Academy: FAQs

Click on a topic below or scroll to browse ... Clear ... Search ... Have more questions? ... Have questions about registration? Email us at ... registration@aad.org . ... Have questions about exhibitor materials or registration? Email us at ... exhibits@aad.org . ... Help and Chat

Chronic Skin Conditions: Patient Reported Quality-of-Life — QCDR measure AAD8

Chronic Skin Conditions: Patient Reported Quality-of-Life ... DESCRIPTION: The percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a chronic skin condition whose self-assessed quality-of-life was recorded at least once in the medical record within the measurement period. ...  ... MEASURE ID:  ... AAD8 ...  ... Type:

Optimizing financial efficiency: Part 1

Experts offer advice on best practices to ensure financial health before the appointment begins. ... Feature ... By Megan Bennett, Staff Writer, May 1, 2026 When opening her private practice in 2022, Suzanne McGoey, MD, MPH, FAAD, also discovered the challenges of managing the business of medicine. ... "We do

This month’s news from across the specialty

What’s hot ... February 1, 2026 In this monthly column, members of the  DermWorld ... Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty.   Craig Burkhart, MD, MPH, MSBS, FAAD Gawey et al. reviewed the current state of sunscreen regulation in the United States and the process of

American Academy of Dermatology elects new officers, board members

ROSEMONT, Ill. (April 8, 2026) — The American Academy of Dermatology has announced the results of its annual election. The Academy’s new officers and board members will lead the world’s largest dermatologic society, representing more than 21,500 physicians who specialize in the diagnosis and medical, surgical, and cosmetic treatment of

Psoriasis: Improvement in Patient-Reported Itch Severity — Measure 485

Psoriasis: Improvement in Patient-Reported Itch Severity ... DESCRIPTION: The percentage of patients, aged 8 years and older, with a diagnosis of psoriasis where at an initial (index) visit have a patient reported itch severity assessment performed, score greater than or equal to 4, and who achieve a score reduction of

Dermatitis: Improvement in Patient-Reported Itch Severity — Measure 486

Dermatitis: Improvement in Patient-Reported Itch Severity ... DESCRIPTION: The percentage of patients, aged 8 years and older, with a diagnosis of dermatitis where at an initial (index) visit have a patient reported itch severity assessments performed, score greater than or equal to 4, and who achieve a score reduction of

Psoriasis: Improvement in Patient-Reported Itch Severity — Measure 485

Psoriasis: Improvement in Patient-Reported Itch Severity ... DESCRIPTION: The percentage of patients, aged 8 years and older, with a diagnosis of psoriasis where at an initial (index) visit have a patient reported itch severity assessment performed, score greater than or equal to 4, and who achieve a score reduction of

Dermatitis: Improvement in Patient-Reported Itch Severity — Measure 486

Dermatitis: Improvement in Patient-Reported Itch Severity ... DESCRIPTION: The percentage of patients, aged 8 years and older, with a diagnosis of dermatitis where at an initial (index) visit have a patient reported itch severity assessments performed, score greater than or equal to 4, and who achieve a score reduction of

Improving the patient experience pre-visit

Answers in Practice ... By Megan Bennett, Staff Writer, March 1, 2026 DermWorld ... talks with Harrison Nguyen, MD, MBA, MPH, FAAD — managing director/chief investigator at Harrison Dermatology & Research Group in Houston — about cultivating patient relationships before they walk into your practice. DermWorld: Tell us about your

Optimizing melasma management

Experts discuss treatment strategy, new insights into pathogenesis, and emerging therapies. ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Senior Editor, March 1, 2026 Pigmentary disorders represent some of the most common cutaneous concerns globally. In the U.S. alone, melasma affects more than 5 million people (doi:10.1016/j.jaad.2010.12.046). ... While primarily a cosmetic

Extinguishing burnout

Managing low morale in medicine. ... Feature ... By Megan Bennett, Staff Writer, January 1, 2026 About five years into her practice, Lisa Swanson, MD, FAAD, began feeling the symptoms of occupational burnout. ... "It’s kind of an insidious process where it’s probably been creeping up for a while, but

Avoid the opioid

Experts offer advice on effective pain management in dermatology. ... Feature ... By Heidi Splete, Contributing Writer, May 1, 2026 Many dermatoses and dermatologic procedures are painful, but consensus on pain management in dermatology is limited, and complicated not only by the individual and varied experience of pain, but also

Voluntary repayments and false claims liability

Legally Speaking ... Daniel F. Shay, Esq., is a health care attorney at Alice G. Gosfield and Associates, P.C. ... By Daniel F. Shay, Esq., March 1, 2026 Every month, DermWorld ... covers legal issues in "Legally Speaking." This month’s author Daniel F. Shay, Esq., is a health care attorney

December 24, 2025

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Dec. 24, 2025 ... Warts: Local hyperthermia with hydrogen peroxide DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Holiday greeting 2025 Academy mourns the passing of Alfred W. Kopf, MD FDA alert flags cosmetic

Is there a genetic basis of CCCA and, if so what is it?

Clinical Applications ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, July 1, 2019 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, talks with Amy McMichael, MD, about her

Literature request form

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Putting care into context

Considerations for navigating social drivers of health in general and pediatric dermatology. ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Senior Editor, January 1, 2026 A hot shower, reliable transportation, private living space. More than just everyday needs, these factors can have a serious impact on individual health. ... Literature suggests social,

Directions in Residency archive

Download PDF versions of each issue ... Spring (PDF) ... Feature: Financial planning in residency: Frequently asked questions — Part 2 by David B. Mandell, JD, MBA ... Race for the Case: Spring 2026 by Marita Yaghi, MD, Uros Rakita, MD, and Stanley Skopit, DO, MSE, FAOCD, FAAD ... Boards

Clinical information

1. How contagious is measles? ... Measles is a highly contagious virus, much more contagious than the common cold and even more contagious than other outbreaks like smallpox or Ebola. ... 1 ... Measles is potentially transmissible even after brief exposures and at distances up to 30 meters. ... 2

Can oral ivermectin cure pediatric periorificial dermatitis? It mite!

By Warren R. Heymann, MD March 5, 2017 A 13-year-old boy with severe rosacea before (A) and 1 month (B) and 4 months (C) after receiving oral therapy with a single dose of 250 μg/kg ivermectin (case 3). Note the facial desquamation after the first weeks of therapy, not attributable

Aiming to hit the target in cutaneous granulomatous diseases

DermWorld discusses the latest treatment strategies for granulomatous skin diseases, and clinical advice for how to manage patients in the absence of approved therapies. ... Feature ... By Heidi Splete, Contributing Writer, February 1, 2026 Approved treatments for granulomatous skin diseases are lacking, but a growing number of case series

Spot on! Lentigines in resolved psoriatic plaques

By Warren R. Heymann, MD Nov. 30, 2016 Having treated psoriatic patients throughout my career, there have been innumerable occasions where patients were concerned about pigmentary changes following successful treatment of the plaques. I have usually reassured them that these are postinflammatory pigmentary alterations that should abate with time. Recently,

Sézary syndrome and Shakespeare: What’s in a name?

By Warren R. Heymann, MD ... March 24, 2017 ... Initial clinical presentations of Sézary syndrome without erythroderma. Normal-appearing skin with moderate pigmentation on back of patient 2 (A), several seborrheic keratoses and a hematoma secondary to skin biopsy for patient 3 (B), no apparent lesion on back of

August 28

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / August 28, 2019 ... Dupilumab shows positive results for younger atopic dermatitis patients DW Insights and Inquiries : Finding joy in pediatric phototherapy FDA, UMD seek feedback on compounded drug use

2023 MIPS and telehealth highlights

Eligibility criteria ... The low volume threshold remains the same as 2022 and includes 3 aspects of covered professional services: ... Allowed charges ... Number of Medicare patients who receive services ... Number of services provided ... You must participate in MIPS (unless otherwise exempt) if, in both 12-month segments of

MUE, MAI, and you

Cracking the Code ... Dr. Miller, who is in private practice in Yorba Linda, California, represents the American Academy of Dermatology on the AMA-CPT Advisory Committee. ... By Alexander Miller, MD, June 3, 2019 Test your knowledge: MUE, MAI, and you ... Take the quiz to see if you're up

Keeping abreast of drug-induced cutaneous lupus

By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Aug. 4, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 31 Tom Hanks, as Commander Jim Lovell in the movie ... Apollo 13, lamented that the world was not watching their onboard video, compared to Neil Armstrong’s moon landing a year earlier. Reality dictates that the seminal breakthroughs

Playing the field: Introducing tirbanibulin for actinic keratosis therapy

By Warren R. Heymann, MD January 27, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 4 Field therapy is a cornerstone of actinic keratosis (AK) management. Two years ago, a ... New England Journal of Medicine article demonstrated that 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) was the best among inadequate therapies (compared to imiquimod, MAL-PDT, and ingenol mebutate).

2021 DW Insights and Inquiries archive

Explore ... DermWorld Insights and Inquiries articles by publication date. ... December ... Dec. 29 - 2021: Best of DermWorld Insights and Inquiries Dec. 22 - DWI&I Holiday Greeting 2021 Dec. 15 - Speculating on spicules: Our incomplete knowledge of trichodysplasia spinulosa Dec. 8 - Propranolol and neutrophilic dermatoses: Can

Of strife and SDRIFE

By Warren R. Heymann, MD May 17, 2017 Patient 3. SDRIFE. Frontal view (A) and right lateral view (B) with erythema and blanching papules coalescing into plaques with vesicles on back, abdomen, and bilateral inframammary and inguinal folds. ... Credit: ... JAAD A conceivable Yelp review: I was so uncomfortable

The congenital perineal groove: Defective recognition of a dermal defect

By Warren R. Heymann, MD ... Feb. 28, 2018 ... It has been nearly half a century since Stephens first detailed the perineal groove (PG) as a congenital malformation consisting of three features: (1) a wet groove in the midperineum between the fourchette and the anus; (2) normal formation of

Selectivity and the choice of beta-blockers for infantile hemangiomas

By Warren R. Heymann, MD Sept. 11, 2017 Clinical evolution of an infantile ulcerated hemangioma on upper lip of patient 7. Clinical appearance: Before starting propranolol (A); after 12 months of follow-up (3 months of treatment) (B). ... Credit: ... JAAD Has there ever been a more radical change in

Biopsy coding in 2019: Part 2

Cracking the Code ... Dr. Miller, who is in private practice in Yorba Linda, California, represents the American Academy of Dermatology on the AMA-CPT Advisory Committee. ... By Alexander Miller, MD, December 3, 2018 Test your knowledge: Biopsy coding in 2019 — Part 2 ... Take the quiz to see

How do I claim CME credits from the Annual Meeting?

Asked and Answered ... May 1, 2019 Your CME credits are just a few clicks away! ... To claim AAD meeting credits: ... Visit www.aad.org/evals , or select the CME/Evals icon on the AAD meeting app. If you do not have your registration code, email aadcme@aad.org . To begin claiming

The alphabetization of lymphomatoid papulosis: Focus on “F”

By Warren R. Heymann, MD April 3, 2017 Follicular lymphomatoid papulosis. Recurrent papulonodular lesions on face (A to C). Patient had similar lesions on extremities. ... Credit: ... JAAD Seven years ago, today (April 3rd, 2010) my wife purchased an iPad on its inaugural release date. The only choices to

The bigger picture

AAD’s Clinical Image Collection furthers knowledge of treating all skin tones. ... Feature ... By Megan Bennett, Staff Writer, February 1, 2026 The appearance of several common skin conditions and diseases vary depending on patients’ skin color. However, overwhelmingly, clinical images in dermatologic literature and other professional educational resources represent

Coming to terms with Louis Brocq and his diagram: Pityriasis lichenoides 2018

By Warren R. Heymann, MD July 16, 2018 ... A and B, Pityriasis lichenoides chronica–like drug eruption. The lower legs show several, 3- to 4-mm, red-brown, thin papules with centrally adherent micaceous scale and intermixed erosions. ... Credit: ... JAAD As a first-year dermatology resident in 1980, I struggled with

Leishmania episode 1a: attack of the clones

By Kiran Motaparthi, MD February 10, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 6 Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL), although not life-threatening, can progress to a disfiguring disease with prominent scarring. Humans serve as reservoirs for > 20 species of ... Leishmania, which are transmitted as flagellate promastigotes by sandflies. Within humans, the organisms convert

May 11, 2022

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 11, 2022 ... Sexual dysfunction associated with finasteride use in men with androgenetic alopecia DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Lagging ahead — LAG-3 checkpoint inhibition for advanced melanoma FDA grants

February 14

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / FEBRUARY 14, 2018 ... A win for dermatology: Congress repeals IPAB, misvalued codes policy Vote in the AAD election by March 3 Are machines poised to replace physicians? Countdown to official

Seeing red with dupilumab

By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD March 1, 2023 Vol. 5, No. 9 Since its release in 2017, dupilumab (a fully humanized monoclonal antibody that blocks IL-4 and IL-13) has transformed the therapeutic landscape for managing atopic dermatitis (AD) and other eczematous disorders, bullous pemphigoid, Kimura disease, etc. when used

Progress in pemphigus: Solidifying rituximab’s role

By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD July 7, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 27 "Now what do I do?" ... That question, asked by dermatologists every day about patients who are not responding to therapy, was posed in the preface of the first (and every subsequent) edition of ... Treatment of

A future therapeutic Harlequin Romance?

By Warren R. Heymann, MD Sept. 17, 2018 A neonate with harlequin ichthyosis on day 21 of life after 3 weeks of treatment with acitretin at 1 mg/kg/d. ... Credit: ... JAAD My fiancé Ronnie, then a pediatric resident, called me excitedly, asking for my opinion about a remarkable neonate

Short duration cyclosporine may undress DRESS

By Warren R. Heymann, MD July 22, 2016 DRESS (Drug Rash with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms) is a severe drug-induced hypersensitivity syndrome (DIHS) that may affect adults and children. The eruption of DRESS usually appears 3 weeks to 2 months after introduction of the drug. The rash is primarily morbilliform,

Platelet rich plasma: Good for whatever ails you?

By Warren R. Heymann, MD Jan. 13, 2017 Hair regrowth in ophiasis-type alopecia areata after platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection. Occipital hair loss before treatment (A) and occipital hair regrowth 3 months after administration of PRP at a concentration 3.5 times above baseline (B). ... Credit: ... JAAD Okay, okay, I

Generalized multinucleate cell angiohistiocytomas and thoughts on diagnostic first impressions

By Warren R. Heymann, MD April 1, 2017 I became aware of multinucleate cell angiohistiocytomas (MCA) when I learned of an article published by friends who reported the first cases in the United States (1). The following abstract by Smolle et al (2) accurately described the entity, and my concept

April 17

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 17, 2019 ... Having trouble accessing compounded quinacrine tablets? Here’s why. DW Insights and Inquiries : A ‘pregnant pause’ is necessary before concluding on the obstetric risk of vitiligo Lessons

Following up on “A Trend I Cannot Endorse”

By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Sept. 22, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 38 I admit defeat. ... For those of you who did not read " ... A Trend I Cannot Endorse ," which was published on Dermatology Insights and Inquiries (the forerunner of Dermatology World Insights and Inquiries), please

Autoimmune blistering diseases associated with renal disease: With some hesitancy, reports are beginning to flow

By Warren R. Heymann, MD Sept. 12, 2018 Cryoglobulinemic glomerulonephritis. Patient 3: kidney biopsy found membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis with cryoglobin plugs/hyaline thrombi (arrows), suggestive of cryoglobulinemic glomerulonephritis. (Hematoxylin-eosin stain; original magnification: ×60.) ... Credit: ... JAAD Admittedly, other than monitoring blistering disease patients treated with systemic immunosuppressants, I have not thought

Develop a nose for suspecting angiosarcoma

Angiosarcoma histopathology. Anastomosing dilated vessels, lined by crowded endothelial cells, extend between pre-existing collagen bundles. (Hematoxylin-eosin-saffron stain; original magnification: ×40.) ... Credit: ... JAAD By Warren R. Heymann, MD Nov. 12, 2018 Occasionally I read an article that disturbs me, because I know that I would miss the diagnosis, with

Primary sclerosing cholangitis associated with pyostomatitis vegetans and pyodermatitis vegetans: A potentially bilious situation

By Warren R. Heymann, MD Aug. 29, 2016 Inflammatory bowel disease may be associated with multiple cutaneous manifestations including pyoderma gangrenosum (PG), erythema nodosum, or directly by fistulae or "metastatic" Crohn disease. Seven cases of pyostomatitis vegetans-pyodermatitis vegetans (PSV-PDV) were reviewed. All 7 patients had inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) —

June 7, 2023

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 7, 2023 ... Treatments for pseudofolliculitis barbae DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Taking it on the shin – part two Efficacy of abrocitinib for the treatment of lichen sclerosus? Scientists

Becoming whipped up over flagellate dermatoses

By Warren R. Heymann, MD ... July 13, 2017 ... A, A 44-year-old male patient with characteristic flagellate dermatitis after ingestion of shiitake. B, Same patient 4 days after balneo PUVA therapy. ... Credit: ... JAAD The literature on flagellate dermatoses has been whipped into frenzy. The initial description

Vitamin C as treatment of basal cell carcinoma: Is it fruitful?

By Warren R. Heymann, MD ... July 3, 2016 ... For those of us who learned that taking mega dose vitamin C for the common cold, as advocated by the late Nobel Laureate Linus Pauling, was truly something to sneeze at, I always approach studies lauding the effects of nutrient-based

Maximizing knowledge about infantile hemangioma with minimal or arrested growth

By Warren R. Heymann, MD Feb. 3, 2017 Areas affected by segmental infantile hemangioma (IH) and IH with minimal or arrested growth (IH-MAG) of the arms (A to E) with correlating arterial supply areas. ... Credit: ... JAAD Knowledge about hemangiomas is proliferating at a rate the compares with the

A point to make about punctate, pigmented, and verrucous papillomatosis

By Warren R. Heymann, MD July 25, 2016 What is your mental image of the Gougerot-Carteaud (GC) syndrome? I equate it with confluent and reticulated papillomatosis, presenting on the trunk with hyperpigmented minimally raised plaques. The KOH examination is negative and there is a quick, characteristic response to antibiotics such

Changing perceptions of pediatric mastocytosis

By Warren R. Heymann, MD Sept. 3, 2018 I have always been disquieted by mastocytosis. Its constellation of clinical presentations from childhood to adulthood, spectrum of systemic involvement, variable prognoses, and therapeutic challenges, never allow for complacency or certainty. ... Even when the diagnosis is straightforward with an excellent prognosis,

Angiosarcomas and morbid obesity: An enormous problem

By Warren R. Heymann, MD Feb. 26, 2017 Localized lymphedema. A, Case 7 showed many polypoid lesions that varied in size and were localized throughout the vulva, pubis, and perineum. B, Case 9 showed multiple small polypoid lesions with cauliflower-like morphology in the penis and scrotum. C, Case 3 showed

Getting to the heart of neonatal lupus erythematosus

By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD July 21, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 29 I have found that rendering the diagnosis of neonatal lupus erythematosus (NLE) is fraught with emotional challenges. Not only are mothers concerned for their children, frequently they are unaware of the fact that they are also at

Granular detail on granular parakeratosis

By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD October 6, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 40 After attending a clinic at the University of Pennsylvania 30 years ago, I recall relaxing in the cafeteria, coffee in one hand and ... JAAD in the other, being impressed with an article by Northcutt et al

A cold abscess remains a cold case: Multiple neonatal staphylococcal cold abscesses of the large folds

By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Jan. 17, 2024 Vol. 6, No. 3 Graduating residents will usually ask me for parting words of wisdom. If I had to choose one morsel of advice, it would be to read and study throughout their career. I still marvel at reports of entities

Board of Directors meeting minutes

Below are the approved minutes from the AAD and AAD Association Board of Directors meetings for the past year. Please email Kim N. Andersen, DipESG, at ... knoelleandersen@aad.org with any questions or if you would like to request the minutes from a particular past Board meeting. ... Board of Directors

Not aging like fine wine: The myths and mysteries of acquired port wine stains

By Warren R. Heymann, MD January 13, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 2 Port wine stains (PWS, aka nevus flammeus, nevus simplex, salmon patch) are cutaneous capillary malformations that are characteristically congenital (CPWS) but may be acquired (APWS). APWS was first described in a German publication by Fegeler in 1949, hence

October 30, 2024

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / October 30, 2024 ... Breast health outcomes in women on oral 5-alpha reductase inhibitors D ermWorld Insights and Inquiries : The breathless complications of anti-MDA-5-positive dermatomyositis What symptoms are most significantly

Getting a leg up on squamous cell carcinomas of the teratoacanthoma type

By Warren R. Heymann, MD Oct. 8, 2016 I thought it was my imagination, but apparently not — there is distinct subset of patients, mostly mature women, with squamous cell carcinomas (SCC) of the keratoacanthoma type (KA) usually presenting on the anterior distal lower extremities. ... These patients are not

Shedding light on the hydroa vacciniforme-like lymphoproliferative disorder

By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Sept. 1, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 35 Hydroa vacciniforme (HV) has always mystified me in every respect — its clinical presentation, pathophysiology, prognosis, and even its name. I understand "vacciniforme" because residual scars may resemble those of smallpox. I was surprised to learn that

Alarming but benign: The enigma of acute hemorrhagic edema of infancy

By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Sept. 8, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 36 "The patient, a fat baby thriving on its mother’s milk, was suddenly attacked by purpura, urticaria and localized edema, lasting about ten days. There were only systemic symptoms from the result of pain. At first the bowels

Probing pediatric pigmented purpuras

By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD October 20, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 42 Pigmented purpuric (PP) eruptions are often referred to as "benign" pigmented purpuras. Although that may be true in the medical sense, these dermatoses may be very distressing for patients (or their parents). Angst may be due to

An encapsulation of palisaded encapsulated neuromas

By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Jan. 22, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 3 You know the drill — a patient presents with a solitary, slowly enlarging, dome-shaped, non-pigmented painless facial papule and asks, "Is it skin cancer?" Your clinical and dermoscopic examinations are not definitive, so you respond with uncertainty,

The pressure to prevent pressure ulcers

By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Aug. 24, 2022 Vol. 4, No. 34 Pressure ulcers (PUs, aka decubitus ulcers, pressure sores, bed sores) are due to prolonged pressure, characteristically over bony prominences such as the sacrum, occiput, ischial tuberosities, greater trochanters, heels, and lateral malleoli. (1,2) Interestingly, in the COVID-19

2025 DW Insights and Inquiries archive

Explore ... DermWorld Insights and Inquiries articles by publication date. ... December ... Dec. 24 - DWI&I Holiday greeting 2025 Dec. 17 - Long COVID has a lot of nerve Dec. 10 - The illusions of IgG4-related skin disease Dec. 3 - Pityriasis rosea and pityriasis rosea-like eruptions: A Christmas

Happy 4th of July from DI&I

By Warren R. Heymann, MD July 3, 2018 George Washington contracted smallpox when he was 19 years old. Although he nearly succumbed to the disease, he survived with pockmark scars and life-long immunity. (1) He and other founders recognized the severity of smallpox and its threat to their independence and

Tofacitinib: A JAK inhibitor of all trades

By Warren R. Heymann, MD April 3, 2019 Vol. 1, No. 4 The Janus kinase inhibitors are taking the dermatologic therapeutic world by storm — at least in the literature. By now, most dermatologists are familiar with studies that have demonstrated efficacy in alopecia areata, vitiligo, psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and

One less headache to worry about: Using Isotretinoin in patients with a history of pseudotumor cerebri

By Warren R. Heymann, MD May 13, 2016 I have been prescribing isotretinoin since it was first introduced over thirty years ago, having encountered just a few patients with truly suspect pseudotumor cerebri (PTC). This was manifested by severe headaches and papilledema on ophthalmologic examination. Considering discretion the better part

Striving for hard facts about water softening in atopic dermatitis

By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Aug. 18, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 33 With the success of dupilumab in managing atopic dermatitis (AD), and new agents on the horizon (IL-13 inhibitors lebrikizumab and tralokinumab; the IL-31 inhibitor nemolizumab; targeted anti IL-17, IL-22, and TSLP inhibitors; JAK inhibitors; and the PDE4

Evaluation and management: Selecting the codes

Cracking the Code ... Dr. Miller, who is in private practice in Yorba Linda, California, represents the American Academy of Dermatology on the AMA-CPT Advisory Committee. ... By Alexander Miller, MD, September 3, 2018 You have evaluated a patient, and now it is time to select an appropriate level of

Lipschütz ulcers: Not only for women

By Warren R. Heymann, MD March 24, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 12 Superstar dermatologists do not throw softball questions to presenters at the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology. A few years ago, following my presentation on the cutaneous manifestations of Epstein-Barr infection, Dr. Jeffrey Callen, one of

Sun safety

Key messages ... At least one in five Americans will develop skin cancer during their lifetime. (1,2) ... Sun exposure is the most preventable risk factor for skin cancer, including melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. (3-6) ... To protect your skin from the sun, seek shade, wear protective

Vitiligo and melanoma: New thoughts on an old observation

By Warren R. Heymann, MD Nov. 27, 2016 I was fortunate that as a resident and fellow I had marvelous attending physicians who would offer their pearls of wisdom. As it is impossible to study every dictum, I would (usually) accept these viewpoints as "facts" and incorporate them into practice.

Future shock of teledermatology

By Warren R. Heymann, MD April 16, 2016 The authors surveyed 62 patients older than 18 years, and 43 caregivers of patients younger than 18 who had been taking isotretinoin for at least 3 months. "Most respondents reported no concern about the safety of an e-visit compared with that of

I'm confused about the new biopsy codes. Does the Academy offer any resources to help?

Asked and Answered ... June 3, 2019 Absolutely. ... The Academy recently published an update to the online ... Practice Management Center featuring: ... Quick guides Downloadable reference tools Interactive quizzes Need help now? ... Use these tip sheets for practical guidance on common coding: ... www.aad.org/practicecenter/coding-and-reimbursement/coding-resource-center/coding-tip-sheets . ... Still

Dermatology practice staff by the numbers

Facts at your Fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, July 2, 2018 Nurses, aestheticians, billers — who’s most likely to be spotted working in the average dermatology practice? Aside from dermatologists, medical assistants and practice administrators are the most widely employed across all practice settings, according the 2017 AAD Practice Profile

Nailing down the treatment for ungual melanoma in situ

By Adam Rubin, MD April 21, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 16 In the recent ... Dermatologic Surgery manuscript "Nail Unit Melanoma In Situ Treated with Mohs Micrographic Surgery" (1), Dr. Divya Srivastava and her colleagues at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center demonstrated the effectiveness of the combination of

Oy, another “Oid” to worry about: Cryptococcoid lesions

By Warren R. Heymann, MD July 3, 2019 Vol. 1, No. 17 The suffix "oid" m ... eans "resembling." There is a plethora of "oids" in dermatology — lichenoid, Pagetoid, rupioid, targetoid, to name a few. (My favorite is "oid-oid" disease, aka Sulzberger-Garbe disease, or exudative discoid and lichenoid chronic

Nanotechnology for topical cyclosporine: Not a small matter

By Warren R. Heymann, MD July 19, 2016 Taken at face value, the study by Kumar et al, demonstrating the efficacy of topical cyclosporine for psoriasis, utilizing liposomal nanocarriers (lipogel), might elicit a shrug, because in this randomized study, at 14 weeks, complete clearance of psoriasis was observed in 41%

May 18, 2022

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 18, 2022 ... Abrocitinib efficacy after switching from dupilumab DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Coming to grips with lymphocytic thrombophilic arteritis DermWorld Young Physician Focus : Protecting dermatologic scope of

How can I use DataDerm to report for MIPS?

Asked and Answered ... November 29, 2018 DataDerm™ can help you report for all three MIPS categories in 2018: ... Quality Promoting interoperability (PI) Improvement activities (IA) Here’s how to get started: ... 1. Step one: Sign up. ... Complete the sign-up portal at ... https://dataderm.aad.org/signup/Login.aspx by ... Dec. 7,

How can I get a receipt for payments made to the Academy?

Asked and Answered ... March 1, 2020 For all Academy-related payments — membership dues, past orders, a subscription to ... Dialogues in Dermatology — AAD members can access their receipts as follows: ... 1. Visit ... www.aad.org/members 2. Sign in to your member profile ... 3. Click the "Account" tab

Stevens-Johnson Syndrome-Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis: The aftermath

By Warren Heymann, MD May 26, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 21 The American Academy of Dermatology’s SkinSerious ... ® ... campaign highlights how dermatologists treat serious diseases. Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) top the list. (1) Justifiably, all attention focuses on the immediate issues in an attempt

A presidential viewpoint: “Nobody knew that benign vascular lesions of the lip could be so complicated”

By Warren R. Heymann, MD April 14, 2017 Well, maybe not as befuddling as replacing Obamacare, but there may be occasional difficulties in diagnosing benign vascular lesions of the lip, with implications for appropriate therapy. ... Tobouti et al, in a study from an oral pathology service, found that of

Your Dermatologist Knows

An update on the Academy’s successful consumer positioning strategy. ... Feature ... By Matt Walsh, Specialist, Member Communications, December 1, 2025 2026 will be the fourth full year of the Academy’s revolutionary push to position board-certified dermatologists as the experts in skin, hair, and nail health. Since launching in October

Intermediate and complex repairs 2020: Part 1

Cracking the Code ... Dr. Miller, who is in private practice in Yorba Linda, California, represents the American Academy of Dermatology on the AMA-CPT Advisory Committee. ... By Alexander Miller, MD, October 1, 2019 Test your knowledge: Intermediate and complex repairs 2020 — Part 1 ... Take the quiz to

This month's news from across the specialty

What's hot ... June 1, 2021 In this monthly column, members of the  ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty.   ... Bryan Carroll, MD, PhD The debate over the curative benefit of radiotherapy for aggressive cutaneous invasive squamous cell carcinoma continues. The inflection point

Biting my nails worrying about atypical presentations of nail unit melanomas

By Warren R. Heymann, MD March 27, 2019 Vol. 1, No. 3 I recently encountered a patient who expressed his disappointment in me, complaining that I was too slow to diagnose a lentigo maligna in a facial solar lentigo that we had been following. How could I miss a melanoma?

PASI 100 and the perfection paradox

By Warren R. Heymann, MD June 27, 2016 I am not a psychiatrist, but over the years I have concluded that my patients’ happiness is more supratentorial than epidermal. ... As we approach perfection, imperfections take on far greater importance. Some examples: ... In medical school, I spent many Sunday

Vitiligo, autoimmunity, and cancer?

By Warren R. Heymann, MD May 3, 2017 Disorders associated with autoimmune thyroid disease: systemic lupus erythematosus (A), progressive systemic sclerosis (B), bullous pemphigoid (C), pemphigus vulgaris (D), urticaria (E), and vitiligo (F). ... Credit: ... JAAD While attending the pre-AAD pediatric dermatology seminar in Orlando, I received a call

Methotrexate toxicity: What’s in a name?

By Warren R. Heymann, MD Aug. 24, 2017 Methotrexate-induced skin toxicity: photographs of 4 illustrative cases. A, Erosions in psoriatic plaques over the torso (patient 1). B and C, Ulcerated and reticulated psoriatic plaques over the arms (patient 2). D, Small shallow cutaneous erosions (patient 4). E, Mucosal erosions over

Exchanging plasma exchange for a novel approach: The potential of FcRn antagonists in dermatologic autoimmune disease

By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Nov. 1, 2023 Vol. 5, No. 44 Pemphigus vulgaris (PV) and pemphigus foliaceus (PF) are potentially life-threatening disorders demanding aggressive therapy with all the finesse and skill that dermatologists can muster. PV is characterized by IgG autoantibodies targeting desmoglein (Dsg)‐3, which is associated with

Recognizing toxic epidermal necrolysis-like acute cutaneous lupus erythematosus ASAP

By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD November 10, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 45 ASAP, the well-recognized acronym for "as soon as possible," takes on special significance for dermatologists confirming the diagnosis of toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN). In 2004, Ting et al introduced an alternative definition of the ASAP acronym —

April 27, 2022

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 27, 2022 ... A novel treatment for molluscum contagiosum? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Eye-opening news about oxymetazoline Trends in prescribing spironolactone for acne, HS in adolescents Racial biases in

Positively perplexing: Determining the meaning of CD30 positivity

By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Sept. 29, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 39 I’ll wager that most readers of DWI&I have experienced receiving a biopsy report, obtained from an inflammatory lesion, stating "scattered CD30+ cells were observed," accompanied by a comment that "clinicopathologic correlation is necessary to rule out the

Digging deeper into lupus erythematosus panniculitis

By Warren Heymann, MD May 5, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 18 Lupus erythematosus panniculitis (aka lupus erythematosus profundus, LEP) has a storied history. The famed clinician Harry Arnold noted that Kaposi (when he was Kohn) observed nodules in patients with lupus. (1) Debates and controversies ensued for decades, with many

Concierge medicine

Concierge medicine involves patients paying a monthly or annual fee for enhanced services. According to Medscape's Compensation Report from 2017, about 3% of dermatologists participate in a concierge model of care. There are many different ways to structure your practice into this model. You can choose to have patients pay

The case for comprehensive patch testing

Acta Eruditorum ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, September 3, 2018 In this month’s Acta Eruditorum column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, talks with Jenny E. Murase, MD, about

Maximizing your retirement wealth

Money Matters ... David B. Snyder, JD, CLU ... ® ... , is an attorney, author, and financial advisor at the wealth management firm OJM Group. He covers financial issues for dermatologists in this quarterly ... Dermatology World column. ... By David B. Synder, JD, CLU, December 3, 2018 For

The nexus of VEXAS syndrome

By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD December 1, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 47 You may not be familiar with VEXAS (Vacuoles, E1 enzyme, X-linked, Autoinflammatory, Somatic) syndrome, but it is conceivable that you have already unknowingly encountered patients with the disorder. ... To appreciate the clinical nuances of the VEXAS

Homing in on hornerin: Breaking down the barrier to understand its crucial role in atopic dermatitis

By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Oct. 16, 2024 Vol. 6, No. 42 Atopic dermatitis (AD) is characterized by skin barrier dysfunction, inflammation, and chronic pruritus. The etiology of AD, however, is complicated and incompletely understood, with genetic, environmental (soaps, surfactants, stress), and immunological factors causing skin barrier abnormalities and

Trichobacteriosis: A salute to the Shelleys

By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Sept. 3, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 35 Indelible memories form in youth. I couldn’t wait to get my New York driver’s license — within a year of that milestone the 1973 oil embargo hit, and most drives were limited to the gas station to

Is ivermectin an old drug with new tricks?

By Temitayo Ogunleye, MD, FAAD Sept. 15, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 37 Most of us are familiar with the use of oral ivermectin in the setting of treating extensive or resistant scabetic or lice infestations, or more rarely (in the United States but very commonly globally) for conditions such as

Become a Corporate Partner of the AAD

Partner with the trusted voice in dermatology ... With a membership of more than 20,500 physicians worldwide, the AAD is the largest, most influential, and representative dermatology group in the United States. Founded in 1938, the AAD is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting leadership in dermatology and excellence

Advocacy Update Apr. 8, 2025

IN THIS ISSUE / Apr. 8, 2025 AADA asks FDA to continue collaboration on AI-enabled medical devices guidance New Jersey expands children’s access to sunscreen Support the second-largest physician PAC and federal dermatology champions Regulatory Affairs AADA asks FDA to continue collaboration on AI-enabled medical devices guidance ... On April

Mpox: Caring for skin

The mpox (monkeypox) virus causes lesions to form on the body. While these can be located anywhere, many individuals during the current outbreak have experienced lesions in the anogenital region, though involvement of other areas including the face, extremities, and mucosal areas such as the mouth have also occurred. ...

Office staff guide

This guide is meant for staff scheduling teledermatology visits. If the requirements below can’t be satisfied, consider offering an in-person visit. ... Is teledermatology appropriate for the specific patient need? ... Has the patient participated in teledermatology with your office before? ... If yes, schedule the teledermatology visit and remind

Dermatology and dermatopathology awake: now is the time to embrace the artificial intelligence revolution

By Jason B. Lee, MD June 23, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 25 In 1991, the late Dr. A. Bernard Ackerman sounded the alarm about the decline in the interest in dermatopathology by dermatologists in an effort to preserve this foundational subspecialty within dermatology. (1) Although not with the same urgency,

April 28, 2021

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 28, 2021 ... Acne: Clindamycin-tretinoin vs. benzoyl peroxide-adapalene DermWorld Insights and Inquiries: Do not get burned by missing Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome Is daylight photodynamic therapy effective for actinic keratosis?

December

Issue ... December January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... 2021 What's hot ... This month's news from across the specialty Feature ... COVID-19 and dermatology What have we learned about the cutaneous manifestations

AAD bolsters information about darker skin tones

New and updated content on AAD.org reflects our commitment to providing information for patients of all skin tones. ... The Academy launched a ... Darker Skin Tones resource center in 2022, which included updates on 11 conditions that affect people with darker skin tones more frequently or more severely. It

Immediate pathology report release to patients – Is the 21st Century CURES Act worse than the disease?

By Lorraine L. Rosamilia, MD, FAAD Staff Dermatologist, Geisinger Health System Aug. 25, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 34 The 21st Century Cures Act, signed into federal law in 2016, was enacted to optimize medical product development and advance patient access to medical innovations. Notable for inclusion of patient perspectives in

Taking woolly hair to heart

By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD October 27, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 43 Woolly hair (WH) appears as strongly coiled hair — it may be localized or diffuse, with the latter often associated with syndromes affecting the heart, gastrointestinal tract, or central nervous system. ... This commentary will briefly touch

Like the tumor itself, knowledge about DFSP is expanding wider and deeper

By Warren Heymann, MD June 16, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 24 Dermatofibosarcoma (DFSP) is a mystifying lesion. Although considered rare, I have encountered several cases over the years. Some recent literature offers potential insights into its pathogenesis and management. ... DFSP is a low-to-intermediate grade sarcoma with a reported incidence

January

Issue ... January January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... From the editor Asked and Answered ... I am on the OLC. Where can I find the JAAD and Dialogues in Dermatology quizzes? What's

Honing in on diffuse dermal angiomatosis

By Warren R. Heymann, MD February 17, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 7 Diffuse dermal angiomatosis (DDA) was conceptualized as a variant of reactive angioendothelimatosis (RA) in 1994 by Krell et al, reporting on two women, both with severe peripheral vascular disease requiring bypass grafts, presenting with ulcerated, violaceous plaques on

Keeping an eye on melanoma

By Warren R. Heymann, MD April 7, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 14 If your practice bears any resemblance to mine, a significant portion of your schedule is devoted to patients following up because of their history of melanoma. Prior to seeing the patient, our medical assistant runs through a focused

Advocacy Update Jan. 14 2025

IN THIS ISSUE / Jan. 14, 2025 2025 Congressional key dates Add your voice: Become an AADA Key Contact SkinPAC reception at Orlando Annual Meeting Congressional activity 2025 Congressional key dates ... On Jan. 3, the 119th Congress started its new session and commenced with leadership elections in the House.

November

Issue ... November January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... It’s always the gluten What's hot ... This month's news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ... How is structural racism affecting atopic dermatitis

AAD | Best Practices for Prior Authorization

Top strategies for prior authorization ... 1. The process of prior authorizations can be painful. Accept that it will take time. ... 2. Assign a dedicated staff member (such as a medical assistant) to handle prior authorization requests, so as a dermatologist, you have more time with patients and more

Despite concerns, dermatologists retain primary control of their practices

Facts at your Fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, June 3, 2019 Amid ongoing debate about the evolution of dermatology practice settings and the role of equity-backing in the specialty, new AAD survey data indicates that dermatologists have maintained both primary ownership and management of their practices. According to

Epidemic of melanoma or epidemic of scrutiny?

By Jason B. Lee, MD May 19, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 20 The goal of population screening is to detect cancers at their early stages to prevent the associated morbidity and mortality of the late stages. The efforts to detect melanoma in its early stages went into full gear over

Assessing the significance of a Long-Developed Habit: The role of LDH in dermatology

By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD July 14, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 28 Upon ordering laboratory tests recently for a patient with cutaneous T cell lymphoma, I included a lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) level, as I have done for decades, without giving it much thought. When I came across an article

Insult to injury: COVID-19-associated mucormycosis

By Warren Heymann, MD June 9, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 23 As America unmasks this Memorial Day, COVID-19 is ravaging India. The scenes of desperation stemming from the overwhelmed heath system, poverty, and funeral pyres are almost unfathomable. In the midst of the devastation, doctors in India have observed an

February 21

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / FEBRUARY 21, 2018 ... CMS releases MIPS quality performance scores Vote in the AAD election by March 3 Study indicates e-consults improve access to dermatology How helpful is federal research funding?

Dermatology antibiotic prescription trends

Facts at your fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, November 1, 2019 As antibiotic resistance has increasingly captured the attention of the media and global health organizations, physicians have found themselves under more pressure to monitor their antibiotic prescription habits. Although overall antibiotic prescribing by dermatologists decreased by 36.6%

Paradoxical biological reactions and Grandma Dora’s waterbed

By Warren R. Heymann, MD January 22, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 3 My late maternal grandmother Dora — a real ... balabusta (Yiddish for "mistress of the house") — was the first person I knew to get a waterbed. That raised eyebrows, until I explained that it comforted her octogenarian

Move over Lues: Graft-versus-host disease is the new mimicker king

By Warren R. Heymann, MD May 9, 2016 I have always been intrigued by graft-versus-host disease (GVH). I first learned of the disorder in my college immunology course when it was referred to as a cause of "runting syndrome" in mice. ... In the context of transplant recipients, classical features

Moving or closing practices? Here's what you need to know.

In Practice ... Faiza Wasif, MPH, is the AAD's practice management manager. Her column offers tips on an area she commonly receives questions about from members. ... By Faiza Wasif, MPH, December 3, 2018 There is a lot you must consider before you move or close your practice including the

Netherton syndrome: From apex to nether

By Warren R. Heymann, MD March 31, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 13 If you are a dermatologist preparing for your board exam, I’ll wager that you can rattle off the classical features of Netherton syndrome (NS, aka Comel-Netherton syndrome) in a heartbeat. The more important question — would you recognize

LIDA* rose the insulin requirement

By Warren R. Heymann, MD April 14, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 15 * Localized insulin-derived amyloidosis ... Amyloidosis, I thought I knew ye. But alas, you fooled me again. ... Amyloid is an insoluble protein folded in ... β -pleated sheets that is deposited extracellularly. Amyloid can accumulate in one

Touching on contact pemphigus and pemphigus-like eruptions due to imiquimod

By Warren Heymann, MD June 2, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 22 Most astute medical dermatologists are aware of drug-induced pemphigus, but many (including myself) may not be as familiar with topical medications being the responsible culprits. This commentary will focus on imiquimod-induced pemphigus and pemphigus-like eruptions (PLE). ... My curiosity

A shot in the dark

By Danielle M. DeHoratius, MD March 10, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 10 Danielle DeHoratius, MD ... For the past few Mondays, I have been asked to see the following "emergency" patients who called in with the diagnosis of cellulitis after the COVID-19 vaccination. Typically, these patients were seen in urgent

How can I get involved with this year’s Legislative Conference?

Asked and Answered ... July 1, 2024 The 2024 AADA Legislative Conference will take place Sept. 8-10, at the JW Marriot in Washington, D.C. ... Attending the conference is as easy as 1, 2, 3. You can expect: ... Two days of networking and learning from political experts about the

Basal cell carcinoma

Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common human skin cancer, comprising more than half of all non-melanoma skin cancer diagnoses, that affect more than 3 million Americans annually. These evidence-based guidelines for the management of BCC provide the most current information on widely accepted therapies, emerging treatments, staging, biopsy

Advocating for you — We prevented Medicare cuts in 2022

In 2021, the specialty was facing Medicare payment cuts of up to 10% due to the policy changes with the evaluation and management (E/M) codes, sequestration, and the budget rules associated with the Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010. The AADA focused on averting the steep cuts — looking for long-term solutions

Can topical ketoconazole tip the scales for acne vulgaris?

By Warren R. Heymann, MD Oct. 28, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 43 How often do you perform an oral examination? If you’re like me, probably only under two circumstances — when the patient has specific complaints (soreness, a raised lesion, or a discoloration noted by their dentist), or when we

Fire ant stings: From pain to gain — The therapeutic potential of solenopsin

By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD July 3, 2024 Vol. 6, No. 27 Fire ant stings are nasty. Lesions usually occur on the lower extremities after the disruption of a nest, causing a large number of ants to swarm and attack. The most common presentation is a wheal and flare

Multiple pilomatricomas by the numbers

By Warren R. Heymann, MD February 24, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 8 I have always been beguiled by pilomatricomas (PM). From the time I first heard the term "calcifying epithelioma of Mahlerbe" or pondering "is it pilomaticoma or pilomatrixoma?" this benign lesion has been a source of wonder. There is

Probing pityriasis rosea in pregnancy

By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD January 19, 2022 Vol. 4, No. 3 I have always been captivated by pityriasis rosea (PR). As a second-year medical student, my late brother Andrew (presumably) developed it. I was clueless when he showed me his rash. He immediately told my father that money

Dermatology heads to Capitol Hill

Facts at your Fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, December 3, 2018 The contentious midterm election season has concluded, but the impact from the 2018 AADA Legislative Conference is still going strong. In July, physicians, patients, patient advocates, dermatology nurses, and dermatology practice administrators gathered in Washington, D.C. to

Gaining experience face-to-face

Brittany Valk, DO, was able to attend her very first in-person AAD Annual Meeting. Dr. Valk’s story ... Brittany Valk, DO, PGY-3 at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. ... I had the privilege of attending the 2022 AAD Annual Meeting in Boston this past spring. Due to the

Key messages for social media about aging skin

Key messages ... Exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun and indoor tanning beds is the most preventable cause of early skin aging. (1-3) ... The most effective ways to prevent wrinkles and sun damage are to protect yourself from the sun by seeking shade, wearing protective clothing and applying

Pityriasis rosea and pityriasis rosea-like eruptions: A Christmas tale

By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Dec. 3, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 47 Santa Claus waving from his sleigh on Central Park West on Black Friday traditionally commenced the Christmas holiday season. That "official" start now occurs after the last trick-or-treater devours their Hershey bar on Halloween. Realistically, it is

How can I get involved with this year’s Legislative Conference?

Asked and Answered ... July 1, 2023 The 2023 AADA Legislative Conference will take place Sept. 10-12, at the Conrad Hotel, in Washington, D.C. ... Attending the conference is as easy as 1, 2, 3. You can expect: ... Two days of networking and learning from political experts about the

What's hot?

What's hot ... July 24, 2018 In this monthly column, members of the ... Dermatology World Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Edward W. Cowen, MD, MHSc ... The first human retrovirus, identified in 1980, was not HIV, but human T-cell lymphotrophic virus-1 (HTLV-1). It

Putting a finger on the diagnosis of Achenbach syndrome

By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD July 28, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 30 Please study the image below first. Castillo et al reported the case a 48-year-old woman complaining of acute pain, swelling, and ecchymosis of the volar aspect of her right third finger, sparing the fingertip, when walking her

Complications of silicone injections: persistence, stigma, and treatment

By Howa Yeung, MD, MSc, FAAD Jan. 18, 2023 Vol. 5, No. 3 Walking in with a cane and reporting his severe skin pain, a patient of mine recalled travelling with their friend to get buttock injections in a hotel room in another state over a decade ago. ... The

Preventing payment appeals

Cracking the Code ... Dr. Miller, who is in private practice in Yorba Linda, California, represents the American Academy of Dermatology on the AMA-CPT Advisory Committee. ... By Alexander Miller, MD, October 3, 2016 Prior Cracking the Code columns have focused upon common billing errors and appeals strategies. However, a

Practice Management Corner: CMS Released Preliminary 2018 MIPS Participation Data

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Quality Payment Program (QPP) which began in 2017, is in its third performance year. In July 2019, CMS published a blog and released an infographic with preliminary data on the 2018 QPP Merit-based Incentive Payment Program (MIPS) program participation which revealed the

On the offense: Workplace safety

Experts discuss common occupational hazards in dermatology and how to mitigate risks and avoid penalties. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, March 1, 2026 Nonfatal occupational injury and illness rates for health care workers are among the highest of any industry. Health care workers face a wide

Hair straightening and acute renal injury: The latest data straight up

By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD April 3, 2024 Vol. 6, No. 14 The global hair straightener market has experienced significant growth, with a market size of US$ 587.9 million in 2022, projected to be US$ 759.9 million by 2028. (1) I expected the market to already be in the

What’s up in Down syndrome?

By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD October 13, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 41 Being married to a geneticist has served me well as a dermatologist. Just as dermatologists can instantly diagnose many dermatoses based on pattern recognition, geneticists skilled in dysmorphology can identify many syndromes in a heartbeat. Physicians of

Do not get burned by missing Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome

By Warren Heymann, MD April 28, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 17 I would be surprised if any first-year dermatology resident could not differentiate Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS) from toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN). What is straightforward now was a source of confusion for decades. The following is an elegant summation

February 28

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / FEBRUARY 28, 2018 ... Anthem rescinds proposed modifier 25 policy Vote in the AAD election by March 3 FDA grants rituximab priority review for pemphigus vulgaris CMS eases up on value-based

Patient guide

This guide is for use by patients before the teledermatology visit. ... Preparing for the visit ... Does your insurance cover live interactive telehealth services and understanding of copays? ... Do you have the required equipment, such as a smartphone, tablet, or computer with a webcam, that will work with

Allopurinol-induced adverse reactions: More than genetics

 ... By Warren R. Heymann, MD June 25, 2016 There are certain drugs that confer a high risk of severe cutaneous adverse reactions (SCAR) ranging from morbilliform drug eruptions, DRESS, Stevens-Johnson, to Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis. You know the usual suspects — anticonvulsive agents, sulfa drugs, other anti-infective agents, and

What can dermatologists do to advocate for expanded insurance coverage of wigs for patients with scarring types of alopecia?

Clinical Applications ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, November 1, 2025 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, talks with Michelle Se Won Min, MD, MSci, FAAD, about her recent JAAD ... paper, ‘ Legislative efforts to expand insurance coverage of wigs for individuals with

Biotin supplementation for hair and nail health: Does it pass the test?

By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD November 17, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 46 When patients ask me about biotin supplementation for their hair or nails, the usual question is what dose they should take, not whether or not it has any value. High dose over-the-counter biotin supplements (≥ 5 mg/day,

Pityriasis rubra pilaris: Check a TSH!

By Warren R. Heymann, MD ... June 10, 2016 ... There are myriad ways to mine the data from the review of 100 cases of PRP by Ross et al, however, one key finding will change the way I will assess these patients — 20% were hypothyroid! (1) ... There

Deep learning in dermatopathology

By Kiran Motaparthi, MD June 30, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 26 Deep learning algorithms — deep neural networks that model the connections neurons make and analyze images in successive layers to ultimately produce a likelihood of diagnosis — can now distinguish dermoscopic images of nevus and melanoma with greater accuracy

August 8, 2023

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / August 9, 2023 ... Emerging treatments for itch in atopic dermatitis DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Prior authorization audits and innovations — Are we finally reducing the (PA)in? Adverse events in

This month's news from across the specialty

What's hot ... February 1, 2020 In this monthly column, members of  ... Dermatology World 's Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty.   ... EDWARD COHEN, MD, MHSc Apremilast, an oral inhibitor of phosphodiesterase 4, was approved in 2014 for the treatment of psoriasis and psoriatic

DWI&I Holiday Greeting 2021

By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD December 22, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 50 Dear ... DWI&I devotee: ... The end of the year is a time for reflection and hope. Everyone reading this commentary has been affected by the pandemic. My heart goes out to anyone who has lost a

FAQs - Coding for Intermediate and Complex Repairs in 2020 and beyond

Q: Are there any changes to the Simple Repair guidelines? A: No, the simple repair guidelines will remain unchanged for 2020 and beyond. ... Q: How should I code a nasal tip excision, for which the defect is repaired with a linear layered closure (3 cutaneous and 5 super-ficial sutures)

How to maintain your EHR

Dealing with your EHR can be cumbersome, but follow these tips to optimize your EHR and make your use more efficient. ... 1. Connect leadership and EHR users ... Boosts provider satisfaction long-term and reduces slowdown. ... 2. Enhance hardware and built-environment solutions ... Implement side-by-side seating for physicians, clinical

Advocacy Update Feb. 11 2025

IN THIS ISSUE / Feb. 11, 2025 Act now to stop Medicare payment cut AADA urges members to oppose physician assistant independent practice legislation AADA opposes Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield payment reduction Dermatologists demand Aetna cover psoriasis treatment AADA insists CMS retain MA plan measures on appeals Contribute to

For better or worse technology is changing medicine.

From the President ... Dr. Olbricht served as Academy president from March 2018 to March 2019. ... By Suzanne Olbricht, MD, September 3, 2018 When is the last time you looked at a paper map or met with a travel agent to book your next adventure? Advances in technology have

Body dysmorphic syndrome

Legally Speaking ... Clifford Warren Lober, MD, JD, presents legal dilemmas in dermatology every other month. He is a dermatologist in practice in Florida and a partner in the law firm Lober, Brown, and Lober. ... By Clifford Warren Lober, MD, JD, December 3, 2018 Lori: Bryan, I recently excised

Other emerging severe and resistant dermatophytes of concern

Overview ... Trichophyton mentagrophytes type VII (TMV ... II ... ) is a recently emerged dermatophyte that is closely related to ... T. indotineae (note: ... T. indotineae was previously called ... T. mentagrophytes type ... VIII ... ). ... 1-3 ... TMVII spreads between people and may be transmitted

What are the updated guidelines of care for the management of primary cutaneous melanoma?

Acta Eruditorum ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, December 3, 2018 In this month’s Acta Eruditorum column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, talks with Susan M. Swetter, MD, and

Doing our part to make a difference

From the President ... Dr. Hruza served as Academy president from March 2019 to March 2020. ... By George Hruza, MD, MBA, June 3, 2019 "When you think about yourself, skip the only,’ as in I’m only a surgeon’ or I’m only a dermatologist.’ Think about what needs to be

Reflecting on 2018 with gratitude

From the President ... Dr. Olbricht served as Academy president from March 2018 to March 2019. ... By Suzanne Olbricht, MD, December 3, 2018 Legendary crooner Andy Williams may have said it best in his song, "It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year." Holidays aside, for me this time

New evaluation and management (E/M) coding changes are coming in 2021 – Practical applications of the 2021 E/M coding changes

Selecting the E/M level of service ... Part 3 of the "E/M coding changes are coming in 2021" series will focus on the practical application of the changes to dermatology-specific encounters based on ... medical decision making (MDM) or ... time . (Review ... part 1 and ... part 2

From the editor

From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, December 3, 2018 Christmas came early for dermatology. Indeed, it came early for all of medicine this year when the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released its final rule implementing

From the editor

From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, September 3, 2018 I have learned many new things from the past few editors of ... Dermatology World . This edition is no exception. I know much more about microneedling than I

From the editor

From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, June 3, 2019 You asked, we listened. We had an outstanding response to our readership survey this year (thanks to all of you who took the time to offer your thoughts and

Appropriate Documentation and Shared Decision Making of AK — QCDR measure AAD 21

Actinic Keratosis: Appropriate Documentation and Shared Decision Making of AK ... DESCRIPTION: Percentage of adult patients (18 years old and older) diagnosed with Actinic Keratosis (AK) whose healthcare provider has recorded the following information in the patient’s medical record 1) documentation of the number or range of AKs, 2) location(s)

Using trusts to shield assets from potential liability

Money Matters ... David B. Snyder, JD, CLU ... ® ... , is an attorney, author, and financial advisor at the wealth management firm OJM Group. He covers financial issues for dermatologists in this quarterly ... Dermatology World column. ... By David B. Snyder, JD, CLU, September 3, 2018 Given

Hoops and happiness: Having the courage to take a shot

By David A. Wetter, MD March 17, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 11 In dermatology our daily routine is dominated by caring for patients, many of whom have complex diseases that are difficult to manage. Our dedication to help our patients initially drew many of us to the medical profession (and

Using gene expression profiling to identify risk of melanoma metastasis

Clinical Applications ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, June 3, 2019 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, talks with Sancy Leachman, MD, PhD, about

This month’s news from across the specialty

What’s hot ... November 1, 2023 In this monthly column, members of the  ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty.   ... Craig Burkhart, MD, MS, MPH, FAAD All medical fields can learn from their past mistakes. The path to modern medical practice was not

Telemedicine: Reimbursement liability patient consent and HIPAA

Legally Speaking ... Robert M. Portman, JD, MPP, is a health care attorney with Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville, in Washington, D.C. ... By Robert M. Portman, JD, MPP, Rebecca Burke, JD, and Christina L. Krysinski, JD, September 3, 2018 This month, we follow up on our May 2018 column

Obituaries

Obituaries ... By Jerry Graff, MD, June 3, 2019 The Academy recently learned with sorrow of the passing of the following members of the dermatologic community. ... JON GARRY BEIDLER, MD, of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, Dec. 30, 2018, at age 82. Trained in dermatology at University of Pennsylvania and practiced in

This month’s news from across the specialty

What’s hot ... July 1, 2025 In this monthly column, members of the  ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty.   ... Michael A. Marchetti, MD, FAAD Although management options for chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) improved with the introduction of the anti-IgE monoclonal antibody omalizumab

Reducing the burden of clinical documentation with EHRs

In Practice ... By Swapna Bhatia, MPH, June 3, 2019 It’s no surprise that clinical and administration documentation burden with electronic health records (EHRs) has been on the rise. ... Although 78% of dermatology practices reported acquiring an EHR system in the 2017 AAD Practice Profile Survey, the Academy recognizes

April 11

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / APRIL 11, 2018 ... How did you fare with MIPS? Take a look. Help wanted: AAD Pruritus Measure Testing Project Indoor tanning bed users not getting screened What is the economic

Wait no more

In Practice ... By Victoria Houghton, managing editor, September 3, 2018 Dermatology World talks with Benjamin Chong, MD, MSCS service chief of dermatology at Parkland Health and Hospital System in Dallas about how he addressed long wait times. ... Dermatology World: Describe the access issues with the dermatology clinic at

Workplace violence

Legally Speaking ... Clifford Warren Lober, MD, JD, presents legal dilemmas in dermatology every other month. He is a dermatologist in practice in Florida and a partner in the law firm Lober, Brown, and Lober. ... By Clifford Warren Lober, MD, JD, June 3, 2019 Question: What is workplace violence?

Beware: Discordance abounds among pathologists in the diagnosis of melanocytic neoplasms

By Jason B. Lee, MD Dec. 4, 2019 Vol. 1, No. 38 Discordance in the histological diagnosis of melanocytic lesions has been an underemphasized and understudied problem, and, therefore, the scale and the impact of the problem is largely unknown. Over the years, there were small studies and observations suggesting

Preparing for a successful HIPAA audit

In Practice ... Faiza Wasif, MPH, is the AAD's practice management manager. Her column offers tips on an area she commonly receives questions about from members. ... By Faiza Wasif, MPH, April 1, 2019 Typically, when the word audit’ comes up, it brings feelings of anxiety and fear. However, it

Keeping up

Dermatologists discuss the various methods for staying current with the latest medical research ... Feature ... By Ruth Carol, contributing writer, August 1, 2021 With an estimated 33,000 peer-reviewed, English-language, scientific journals and more than 3 million articles published each year, it’s no wonder that staying current with the medical

Protect your ability to practice

Money Matters ... David B. Snyder, JD, CLU ... ® ... , is an attorney, author, and financial advisor at the wealth management firm OJM Group. He covers financial issues for dermatologists in this quarterly ... Dermatology World column. ... By David B. Snyder, JD, CLU, June 3, 2019 For

Health Information Exchange

Important note: Do not report on all three options ... For this objective, you may choose to report data for: ... The two existing HIE measures, ... or The HIE Bi-Directional Exchange measure, ... or The Enabling Exchange Under TEFCA measure. ... Measure: Support Electronic Referral Loops by Sending Health

Up in the air

Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... With the country embroiled in a public health crisis, how much will the 2020 elections inform health care policy? ... With the country embroiled in a public health crisis, how much will the 2020 elections inform health care

Shocking news: Heat shock protein inhibition finally enters the realm of dermatologic therapy

By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Oct. 23, 2024 Vol. 6, No. 43 Heat shock proteins (HSP) were serendipitously discovered by the brilliant Professor Ferruccio Ritossa in 1962 while studying nucleic acid synthesis in chromosomal puffs of ... Drosophila salivary glands. De Maio states, "Ritossa noticed something unexpected when cells

Employment-related legal considerations during COVID-19: Part II

Legally Speaking ... Robert M. Portman, JD, MPP, is a health care attorney with Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville, in Washington, D.C. ... By Megan La Suer, JD, MHA, Rob Portman, JD, MPP, and Ben Tesdahl, JD, June 1, 2020 Every month, Dermatology World ... covers legal issues in "Legally

What is the path forward for treating children with severe atopic dermatitis with dupilumab?

Clinical Applications ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, March 1, 2021 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, talks with Amy Paller, MD, about her

Propranolol and neutrophilic dermatoses: Can beta-blockade be better blockade?

By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD December 8, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 48 Ask any dermatology resident what the first-line treatment is for infantile hemangiomas (IH) and you will get a matter-of-fact response — "propranolol" — as if this has been an entrenched fact for decades. Barely more than a

American Academy of Dermatology European Union General Data Protection Regulation Policy

American Academy of Dermatology European Union General Data Protection Regulation Policy ... Scope ... The following sections apply to you if you are an individual located within the European Union ("EU") and your Personal Data is processed in connection with the American Academy of Dermatology communication of activities, benefits and

Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention — Measure 226

Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention ... DESCRIPTION: The percentage of patients aged 12 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within the measurement period and who received tobacco cessation intervention during the measurement period or in the six months

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Double check, pause...and proceed

What dermatologists can learn from quality efforts in surgery ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, content specialist, October 3, 2016 As the culture of health care and developing regulatory trends continue to move in an increasingly quality-focused direction, dermatologists may soon find themselves under more scrutiny. Wrong-site surgery is one

AAD Meetings: First-time exhibitor information

Reserve your booth space today and join us for an AAD meeting! ... The American Academy of Dermatology invites you to exhibit at one of our upcoming meetings. Take advantage of meeting with the most dedicated dermatology experts and decision makers from around the world. As an exhibitor at an

Sulzberger Institute Grant

The Sulzberger Institute for Dermatologic Education, part of the American Academy of Dermatology, provides grant support for innovative initiatives in education and technology. Grants typically provide funds to help dermatologists begin projects that will improve patient care. Apply below! There is also a ... separate award for a lectureship .

The retiring type?

By Warren R. Heymann, MD April 23, 2017 "Tell me, Dr. Heymann, when do you plan to retire?" ... Patients seem to ask me that every day. ... My usual response: "Why do you ask, do I look that bad?" ... "No, you look pretty good for your age." (According

This month’s news from across the specialty

What’s hot ... December 1, 2025 In this monthly column, members of the  DermWorld ... Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty.   Craig Burkhart, MD, MPH, MSBS, FAAD New parents are participating in a new "nutty" trend where they give healthy infants their first taste of

Advocacy Update 2025 archive

Explore  ... Advocacy Update  articles by publication date. ... 2025 ... December ... Dec. 16 - The AADA applauded the FDA for proposing to permit use of a new sunscreen ingredient, bemotrizinol (BEMT). ... Dec. 9 - The AADA endorsed a House bill that would include an annual inflationary update

Promoting interoperability (25%)

The Promoting Interoperability (PI) category focuses on interoperability and is worth 25% of the overall MIPS score. To participate, you must use a certified Electronic Health Record (EHR) listed at the  ... Certified Health IT Product List (CHPL) . ... You cannot satisfy the PI category requirements without having an EHR or getting

Get your KICS on Route IL-6

By Warren R. Heymann, MD March 1, 2018 Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is a syndrome caused by hypercytokinemia (notably Th1 cytokines — interferon-gamma, tumor necrosis factor-alpha, and IL-6). Clinical manifestations are dramatic, presenting as fever, hepatosplenomegaly, hemophagocytosis, and cytopenias. (See the addendum for diagnostic criteria of HLH). Primary forms of HLH

Propranolol for infantile hemangiomas: Start to finish

By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD March 26, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 12 "We have observed that propranolol can inhibit the growth of these [infantile capillary] hemangiomas." (1) In my career, I cannot think of any statement that led to such a swift, dramatic paradigm shift in management more than

Atopic dermatitis: Fantasizing about a dual approach

By Warren R. Heymann, MD March 9, 2017 Patient photos before and after dupilumab. A, Subject-provided photograph before the start of dupilumab therapy. B, Photograph taken in the clinic 1 year after the patient started dupilumab therapy. ... Credit: ... JAAD It has been acknowledged that we are on the

Impact Report

The power of AAD comes from you, our members ... In our Impact Report you can see your membership dues at work and in action, enhancing the specialty: advocating for you, educating for you, innovating for you. ... Our power is enhanced by the diverse voices of many, so we

Moving in to first place: Antimalarials for treating generalized granuloma annulare

... By Warren R. Heymann, MD March 26, 2017 Localized granuloma annulare. Erythematous annular plaques may be singular (A) or multiple (B). Localized granuloma annulare may also present as papules coalescing into circular plaques (C). ... Credit: ... JAAD At a University of Pennsylvania Duhring Conference years ago, an

Gains in Patient Activation Measure (PAM) Scores at 12 Months — Measure 503

Gains in Patient Activation Measure (PAM®) Scores at 12 Months ... DESCRIPTION: The Patient Activation Measure (PAM) is a 10- or 13-item questionnaire that assesses an individual’s knowledge, skills, and confidence for managing their health and health care. The measure assesses individuals on a 0-100 scale that converts to one