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Laser focus

Dermatologist experts discuss the latest advances in laser technology and offer tips on how to navigate the research and acquisition process ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, assistant managing editor, April 1, 2021 For the new dermatologist moving from residency to practice, or the established dermatologist simply seeking a challenge,

Expanding indications of the excimer laser for disorders of hypopigmentation: Equivocally seeing the light

By Warren R. Heymann, MD Aug. 31, 2016 The excimer laser is a reasonably effective modality for treating vitiligo. Other disorders of hypopigmentation, such as a nevus depigmentosus (ND), or post-inflammatory hypopigmentation (PIH) secondary to lichen striatus (LS) may be distressing to patients (or their parents). Is the excimer laser

Nom de plume: Affaire risquée

By Warren R. Heymann, MD ... Dec. 28, 2016 ... Performing laser surgery is risky business for the patient and the laser surgeon. Potential hazards may be due to the beam itself causing ocular or cutaneous injury. Nonbeam hazards may arise from the laser device or its interaction with

August 24, 2022

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Aug. 24, 2022 ... Comparing efficacy and safety of laser treatments for tattoo removal DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : The pressure to prevent pressure ulcers Derm Coding Consult : AMA releases

Reporting excimer laser therapy: When to use 96999 vs 9692x

As a result of a code descriptor change for CPT codes 96920-96922 effective Jan. 1, 2024, these codes are now to be used only for excimer laser treatment of psoriasis. This change was made by the AMA CPT to better align with the intended use of these services exclusively for

Cosmetic treatments

Key messages ... The results you see after any cosmetic treatment depend largely on the skills and training of the person performing the treatment. That’s why the American Academy of Dermatology urges patients considering a cosmetic treatment to choose a board-certified dermatologist to get optimal results and consider their overall

Academy CME opportunities abound

The alopecia frontier is open! In our last issue, we let you know that the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (JAAD) published a new CME supplement, " ... Alopecia: A New Frontier, " that can help you differentiate between the various types of alopecia and identify correct treatments

April 6, 2022

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 6, 2022 ... A comprehensive review of rosacea treatments DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : "Stepping up" to off-label dosing of biologics Improving itch in prurigo nodularis patients What acne treatments

Cigna fixes excimer laser prior authorization process

Due to AADA’s advocacy, Cigna fixed its prior authorization process for excimer lasers. ... Cigna updated its process for how excimer laser prior authorization approvals are entered into their system, ... which will eliminate inappropriate claim denials for the laser excimer CPT codes (96920, 92921, 96922) and alleviate burdens on

March 19, 2025

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 19, 2025 ... Association between actinic keratosis treatments and use of antihypertensives? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Mastering dermatology Laser and energy treatments for acne scarring Efficacy of upadacitinib vs.

May 8, 2024

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 8, 2024 ... A review of topical treatments for AK field therapy DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Hard questions about subcutaneous fat necrosis of the newborn and hypercalcemia Derm Coding

Practicing cosmetic dermatology during COVID-19

Answers in Practice ... By Victoria Houghton, managing editor, November 1, 2020 DermWorld ... talks with Sean Wu, MD, Monica Boen, MD, Douglas C. Wu, MD, PhD, and Mitchel P. Goldman, MD, from Cosmetic Laser Dermatology in San Diego, about best practices for offering cosmetic dermatology during COVID-19. DermWorld: How

Scar solutions

Experts discuss current approaches to scar management. ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, January 1, 2025 Every scar has a story. However, for millions of people worldwide, scars may negatively impact their quality of life, causing psychological distress along with physical discomfort. ... While therapeutic approaches to treat

Choosing wisely: Recommendations about treatments, tests, and procedures

The ABIM Foundation’s Choosing Wisely ... ® ... campaign is focused on encouraging physicians and patients to talk about medical tests and procedures that may be unnecessary, and in some instances, can cause harm. To join, a medical society must provide expert guidance on five medical tests or treatments commonly used in its field.

Texas dermatologist recognized for improving the quality of life of a child with rare condition

American Academy of Dermatology honors Dr. John Browning as national "Patient Care Hero" ROSEMONT, Ill. (November 30, 2022) — Board-certified dermatologist John Browning MD, FAAD, FAAP, adjunct associate professor of pediatrics and dermatology at UT Health in San Antonio, was named an American Academy of Dermatology Patient Care Hero for

April 14, 2021

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 14, 2021 ... Pulsed dye laser versus ablative fractional CO2 laser for hypertrophic scars DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : LIDA rose the insulin requirement Actinic keratosis clinical guideline published Do

Is there a best approach to widespread actinic keratoses?

By Deirdre Connolly, MD and Naomi Lawrence, MD April 10, 2019 Vol. 1, No. 5 Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology Volume 72, Issue 2, Pages e57-e59 (February 2015) ... Widespread actinic keratoses (AKs) are problematic to both patients and physicians, not only because of their pre-cancerous nature, but

Start the new year off with a fresh start (and skin)

Advice from a board-certified dermatologist on seeking cosmetic treatments ROSEMONT, Ill. (January 9, 2024) — With a rise in both public accessibility and visibility, cosmetic treatments are more popular than ever. Whether your New Year’s resolution is to improve your health or to look and feel your best, the most

A slippery slope

Non-physician providers seek authority to perform cosmetic medical procedures, threatening patient safety and the value of specialty medical training ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, May 1, 2022 The Academy has been monitoring and responding to a variety of proposals and bills in the aesthetic arena that

American Academy of Dermatology issues updated guidelines for the management of acne

Both newly approved and well-established treatments recommended ROSEMONT, Ill. (Jan. 31, 2024) — Acne is the most common skin condition in the United States, affecting nearly 50 million Americans each year, with symptoms usually beginning in puberty. Acne affects 85% of adolescents and can also often begin or continue in

There’s a “new frontier” of alopecia for you to explore

The Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (JAAD) recently published a new CME supplement, ... "Alopecia: A New Frontier," that can help you differentiate between the various types of alopecia and identify correct treatments and best options so you can feel confident that you’re providing patients with the best

Managing melasma

Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... Dermatologists discuss new understandings of the pathogenesis of melasma and emerging treatments ... Dermatologists discuss new understandings of the pathogenesis of melasma and emerging treatments ... By Jan Bowers, contributing writer The emotional toll of melasma on patients

New treatments for HIV and other STIs provide hope for better quality of life

Dermatologist discusses emerging treatments in LGBTQ+ healthcare SAN DIEGO (March 8, 2024) — LGBTQ+ individuals have unique skin care needs, including concerns about sexually transmitted infections (STI), like HIV, as well as acne and hair growth and removal, especially relating to hormone replacement therapy. With over 14 million U.S. adults

Shedding light on treatments for female pattern hair loss

Dermatologist hair experts discuss the efficacy and safety considerations of off-label treatments for female pattern hair loss. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, April 1, 2025 A female patient presents with thinning hair and a reduction in hair density at the top of the scalp. Is it

Acne: The drought is over

After years of recycling the same ingredients, dermatologists have novel acne treatments and formulations available — with more on the horizon. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, assistant managing editor, February 1, 2021 Over the past few years, an incredible amount of innovation has taken place for the treatment of

PDF of pearl Lasers

, it’s about the resurfacing the area can augment laser results.

American Academy of Dermatology issues updated guidelines for the management of atopic dermatitis in adults with topical therapies

Both well-established and newer topical treatments addressed ROSEMONT, Ill. (January 11, 2023) — Often called eczema or atopic eczema, atopic dermatitis is a common skin condition, affecting 1 in 10 Americans. Although atopic dermatitis occurs most frequently in children, it also affects adults and can have a significant impact on

April 19, 2023

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 19, 2023 ... Acne scars: Low-dose oral isotretinoin monotherapy vs. combined therapy with picosecond laser DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : No longer flailing with Flegel disease Academy mourns the passing

Yeast rising: Predicting the efficacy of candida antigen immunotherapy for warts

By Warren R. Heymann, MD Oct. 2, 2017 ... Numerous flat warts (verrucae plana) seen on upper extremities of patient with epidermodysplasia verruciformis. ... Credit: ... JAAD Perhaps I’m paranoid, but I always think that warts are laughing at me, or at least at whatever I throw at them —

CIGNA fixes excimer laser prior authorization process

Ask the Expert ... By Apoorva Stull, Senior Manager, Advocacy Communications, June 1, 2024 DermWorld ... talks to Mollie MacCormack, MD, FAAD, chair of the Academy’s Patient Access and Payer Relations Committee about the AADA’s role in advocating that CIGNA update its process for how excimer laser prior authorization approvals

What is a quality measure?

A measure is a tool that provides information about how well your practice is doing in managing patient treatment and care. It is able to look at a subset of your patient population and assess the quality of care they have received. ... This is done by assessing: ... Clinical

Coding and documentation for hyperhidrosis

Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, Manager, Lead Coding and Reimbursement Strategist, November 1, 2024 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld ... Coding Consult. Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . Clear and concise documentation is essential

Five new employee onboarding best practices

One common mistake many businesses make is not formally training or onboarding new hires. Often employers believe that employees will acquire knowledge on the job, as they go. They do! But not everything can be learned on the job. Formally training and retraining employees provides an underestimated return on investment

July 9, 2025

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 9, 2025 ... Do at-home LED devices for acne work? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Standard postoperative wound care practice may be all wet Academy mourns the passing of Ronald

March 23, 2022

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 23, 2022 ... Acitretin: A new therapy for onychomycosis? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : A new wrinkle in the diagnosis of cystic fibrosis? Injury and litigation in cutaneous laser surgery

Standard postoperative wound care practice may be all wet

By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD July 9, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 27 Dermatologists perform procedures throughout the day, including straightforward skin biopsies, electrodesiccation, curettage, cryosurgery, laser treatments, etc. Postoperatively, many of these wounds are dressed, and patients are given instructions for caring for them. ... The following, entitled "After

Skin conditions by the numbers

Acne ... Acne is the most common skin condition in the United States, affecting up to 50 million Americans annually. (1) ... There are different types of acne (blackheads, whiteheads, pimples, acne cysts or nodules), so a one-size-fits-all approach is not the best way to achieve clearer skin. (2) A

AADA Health System Reform Principles

(Approved by the AADA Board of Directors, 2009)(Revised and Approved by the AADA Board of Directors, 2020) The American Academy of Dermatology Association established these principles to guide physician leadership in taking policy positions and advocating for health system reform. At the root of these guiding principles is the need

Best practices for employee termination

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, practice management manager, October 1, 2018 Terminating an employee can be one of the hardest things to do but

February 22, 2023

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Feb. 22, 2023 ... How effective are field treatments for actinic keratosis? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Saving face — The importance of recognizing facial discoid dermatosis A systematic review of

Five unsafe skin care trends to avoid

Advice from board-certified dermatologists to keep your skin healthy ROSEMONT, Ill. (Nov. 1, 2023) — Social media platforms are rife with skin care advice from a variety of sources, which can make it difficult to know how to approach the recommendations you find online. In recognition of National Healthy Skin

August 23, 2023

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / August 23, 2023 ... Efficacy of upadacitinib in patients with recalcitrant vitiligo DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Vascular abnormalities in FFA, artificial intelligence, and Winston Churchill Efficacy of tretinoin cream in

Key messaging in social media about acne

Key messages ... Acne is the most common skin condition in the United States, affecting up to 50 million Americans annually. (1) ... There are different types of acne (blackheads, whiteheads, pimples, acne cysts or nodules), so a one-size-fits-all approach is not the best way to achieve clearer skin. (1)

Hallelujah! A negative comorbidity study: Putting comorbidities in perspective

By Warren R. Heymann, MD July 30, 2016 Upon reading the title "Assessment of the risk of cardiovascular disease in patients with rosacea," I was braced for yet another reason why we should invest in cardiac nuclear scans in our dermatology office instead of a new laser. ... Recently, we

July 27, 2022

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 27, 2022 ... Facial hyperhidrosis: Botulinum toxin A injection vs. topical glycopyrrolate DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : JAKne is on the horizon Dupilumab for chronic prurigo, chronic idiopathic pruritus Safety

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

Advocacy Update Feb. 27

IN THIS ISSUE / Feb. 27, 2024 AADA calls for more involvement with planned iPLEDGE changes AADA, AMA raises concerns with VA’s National Standards of Practice Scope House of Representatives urges bicameral, bipartisan action on Medicare AADA Medicare cuts webinar calls membership to act Incoming AADA President Seemal Desai, MD,

December 4, 2024

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / December 4, 2024 ... What’s the best treatment for squamous cell carcinoma in situ? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Darier disease is rough clinically and therapeutically. MEK inhibition may offer a

April

Issue ... April January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... Crowdsourcing What's hot ... This month's news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ... Is there evidence to suggest a true remittive effect of

This month's news from across the specialty

What's hot ... May 1, 2021 In this monthly column, members of the  ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty.   ... Craig Burkhart, MD, MPH, MSBS As published in a recent ... Dermatologic Surgery paper, Surget Cox et al performed a systematic review on

PDF of Fall DIR

, it’s about the resurfacing the area can augment laser results.

Practicing inclusivity

Answers in Practice ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, July 1, 2024 DermWorld ... talks to Daniel Yanes, MD, FAAD, from MI Skin Dermatology and Laser Center in Washington, D.C., about how to foster a welcoming practice environment for LGBTQ+ patients. Daniel Yanes, MD, FAAD ... DermWorld: Tell us about

August 1

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / AUGUST 1, 2018 ... Physicians suing patients over negative reviews FDA to laser device manufacturers: Stop marketing for vaginal rejuvenation FDA releases biosimilars plan to increase access, encourage competition Blood test

April 16, 2025

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 16, 2025 ... Is isotretinoin linked to psychiatric events for acne patients? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : The not-so-full body skin examination What every dermatologist should know about measles Is

June 4, 2025

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 4, 2025 ... Are nail products safe? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : High-dose vitamin D may be a ray of sunshine for treating sunburn Fatty acid supplements and atopic dermatitis?

CPT 2018: What's new, 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, January 1, 2018 Test your knowledge – CPT 2018: What's new, part 2 ... Take the quiz to see

Support system

Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... Dermatologists step in to treat cutaneous side effects of cancer treatments so patients can complete their therapy ... Dermatologists step in to treat cutaneous side effects of cancer treatments so patients can complete their therapy ... By Ruth

Learning module: Dermatologic therapies

Goals and objectives ... The purpose of this module is to help medical students gain familiarity with common dermatologic treatments. ... After completing this module, the learner should be able to: ... Estimate the amount of topical medication needed for therapy based on frequency of application and body surface area

Of every possible solution for elastosis perforans serpiginosa, fractional carbon dioxide laser may be the best

By Warren R. Heymann, MD Nov. 13, 2017 ... Elastosis perforans serpiginosa. Clinical presentation. ... Credit: ... JAAD My initial attraction to dermatology, which still offers great appeal, is the challenge and joy of differential diagnosis and clinical-pathologic correlation. I learned quickly, however, that patients don’t want to be interesting

September 4, 2024

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / September 4, 2024 ... Most effective treatment for moderate-to-severe acne DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Periocular hypopigmentation of the elderly — A new POTUS dermatosis? Berdazimer gel in patients with molluscum

Warts and all

Remedies for warts abound, but high-quality studies are lacking. ... Feature ... By Jan Bowers, contributing writer, March 1, 2021 Warts, one of the most common skin disorders worldwide, can be easy to treat or maddeningly difficult. Although warts can resolve spontaneously, others readily respond to over-the-counter treatments such as

Share your experiences with delays or disruption to treatments

Have you experienced step therapy, prior authorization, or non-medical switching, and has it delayed you from accessing a necessary treatment? If so, the Academy wants to hear from you. The Academy advocacy team is active all year long in advocating for patients to have access to effective and affordable treatments.

Managing hair loss

What has research revealed about the pathogenesis of androgenetic alopecia, alopecia areata, and central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia as well as new potential therapeutics? ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, assistant managing editor, September 1, 2021 To those outside the world of dermatology, hair is sometimes perceived to be a cosmetic

Red alert: Avoid brimonidine and oxymetazoline as hemostatic agents

By Warren R. Heymann, MD June 19, 2017 Mohs micrographic surgery procedure including brimonidine treatment: skin before application (A), 5 minutes after application of brimonidine (B), and minimal intraoperative bleeding with pretreatment of brimonidine (C). ... Credit: ... JAAD As a youth, I recall that "rosy cheeks" were a sign

From the editor

From the Editor ... Dr. Van Voorhees is the physician editor of ... Dermatology World . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Abby S. Van Voorhees, MD, January 1, 2018 My term as medical editor is winding down. I’ve been thinking about what I

A spotlight on hidradenitis suppurativa

HS experts discuss the latest therapeutic and procedural updates to optimize disease management. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, July 1, 2025 For many years, hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) has been an understudied disease that was poorly understood, making treatment difficult. While there is still much to be

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

PDF of laser endpoints clinical pearls

Endpoints in laser surgery Victor Ross, MD Victor Ross, MD, is a dermatologist in the remainder of

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

Understanding the difference between biopsy, excision, shave, and destruction codes

Biopsies, excisions, shaves, and destructions: In a nutshell ... Biopsies, excisions, shaves, and destructions may be very similar, but there are important differences. ... Biopsy removes a tissue sample for histopathologic examination. ... A destruction procedure ablates the lesion(s) with curettage, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, laser treatment, or chemical treatment. ... Excision

Learning module: Morphology

Goals and objectives for module ... The purpose of this module is to help medical students learn how to best describe skin lesions. ... After completing this module, the learner should be able to: ... Develop a systematic approach to describing skin eruptions ... Use the descriptors and definitions of

Weighing the options

As biologic therapies expand indications to children and adolescents, what do dermatologists need to know about balancing the risks and benefits? ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, February 1, 2023 Over the past five years, younger patients have steadily gained access to a range of FDA-approved targeted

July 14, 2021

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 14, 2021 ... Acne scarring treatments: What’s most effective? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Assessing the significance of a L ong- D eveloped H abit — The role of LDH

PBM advocacy wins for dermatology patients

With several wins for patient access to critical medications, the AADA continues to urge pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and payers to improve patient access to needed treatments and challenge payer use of step therapy, formulary changes, non-medical switching, and/or payer-mandated drug substitution. ... AADA advocacy wins on behalf of members

Dyeing for a “new” topical agent for psoriasis? Think indigo

By Warren R. Heymann, MD April 9, 2018 Despite the magnificent revolution of biologics for psoriasis, topical agents remain the cornerstone of treatment, either alone, or in combination with phototherapy or systemic treatments. Patients clamor for "natural" products and are increasingly steroid phobic (please see "Countering Corticophobia with Assistance from

Helping the Maxwell family live with a rare chronic disorder

Two dermatologists work together to help a patient and her children navigate insurance hurdles to access the treatments they need to treat pityriasis rubra pilaris, a rare auto-immune disorder. ... Virginia's story ... I was born with pityriasis rubra pilaris, an auto-immune disorder where my skin grows too fast for

February 1, 2023

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Feb. 1, 2023 ... Are topical AK treatments associated with increased risk of SCC? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : A seasoned approach to treating the ‘salt and pepper’ dyspigmentation of systemic

Advocating for you — Step Therapy Reform

Step therapy reform making a difference for the way you practice ... Too often, step therapy protocols interfere with patient care and create unwanted burden on dermatology practices. Treatment decisions should be made between you and your patient, resting clinical authority in your hands. ... We’re advocating on behalf of

This month’s news from across the specialty

What’s hot ... August 1, 2022 In this monthly column, members of the  ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty.   ... Craig Burkhart, MD, MPH, MSBS, FAAD You have likely noticed an increase in online reviews of yourself and your practice over the last

August 14, 2024

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / August 14, 2024 ... Potassium monitoring among female acne patients treated with spironolactone DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Taking a hard look at eosinophilic fasciitis on its golden anniversary Allergic contact

A new spin

Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... Examining the theory behind the use of platelet rich plasma for dermatologic procedures ... Examining the theory behind the use of platelet rich plasma for dermatologic procedures ... By Victoria Houghton, assistant managing editor Professional football players, world-renowned

Guidelines for the management of hidradenitis suppurativa

Clinical Applications ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, August 1, 2019 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, talks with Christopher Sayed, MD, about his recent

PDF of Evaluating the Cosmetic Patient

JAMA Dermatol. 2018;154(10):1167-1174.Interventions for the aging face • Resurfacing (chemical peels

March 26, 2025

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 26, 2025 ... What’s the best way to dissolve fillers with hyaluronidase? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Propranolol for infantile hemangiomas — Start to finish 2025 Allergen of the Year

What's hot?

What's hot ... May 29, 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 ... You may be surprised to learn that a ... new organ’ in the skin was recently identified.

The many uses of microneedling

Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... How it works, potential applications, and what patients should know ... How it works, potential applications, and what patients should know ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor Once an experimental treatment pioneered through the use of tattoo pistols

Tailor-made care

Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... Experts discuss the benefits of personalized treatment plans for patients with hidradenitis suppurativa ... Experts discuss the benefits of personalized treatment plans for patients with hidradenitis suppurativa ... By Jan Bowers, contributing writer Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) was once

January 25, 2023

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Jan. 25, 2023 ... Is topical spironolactone effective for acne? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : The ironclad promise of ferroptosis Topical lidocaine-prilocaine vs. ice packs for laser hair removal Efficacy of

Basic Dermatology Curriculum

The American Academy of Dermatology has a long history of involvement in medical student education. This curriculum was created by a work group of experienced dermatology educators and is based on the best available evidence. ... Note ... If this is the first time you are accessing the Academy's online

Teledermatology guides

These guides are meant to help you follow best practices and implement quality improvement when conducting teledermatology. ... If you are new to teledermatology, or moving to a new platform, the guides can help you determine whether you’re ready. For practices already doing telehealth, these guides can be used to

December 7, 2022

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Dec. 7, 2022 ... Recommendations for follow-up of patients with nonmelanoma skin cancer DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Xylazine ("Tranq") — The potential for loss of life and limb Using apremilast

Seeing eye to eye

Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... When insurance doesn't cover standard of care treatments, who pays the price and what can be done about it? ... When insurance doesn't cover standard of care treatments, who pays the price and what can be done about

October 16, 2024

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / October 16, 2024 ... High levels of benzene detected in OTC acne treatments DermWorld Insights and Inquiries: Homing in on hornerin — Breaking down the barrier to understand its crucial role

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

Patient education materials

Academy patient education pamphlets ... Shop for a wide array of print pamphlets to distribute to patients in your practice. ... Find pamphlets . ... Free online resources for patients ... Direct your patients to ... aad.org's public education section to find a wealth of information on diseases and conditions,

AADA advocacy efforts to increase medical research funding

Dermatologists understand that ongoing scientific research is critical to moving patient care forward. Research helps physicians to identify risk factors in patients and root causes of disease, which may lead to prevention or better treatments of serious conditions. The Academy supports medical research that builds on past innovations, fosters momentum

The fundamentals of recruiting, hiring, and retaining high-quality staff

All workplaces face challenges when it comes to human resources (HR). Medical offices are no different. National surveys show that the following challenges tend to rise to the top for medical practices: ... Hiring and recruiting qualified candidates. ... Retaining employees and minimizing turnover. ... Finding opportunities and resources for

Erythropoietic protoporhyria in an adult: Something I usually don’t think about!

By Warren R. Heymann, MD April 19, 2016 I examined a 53 year-old woman this morning with a mild facial eruption that at best was slightly erythematous and papular. She had been out in the sun a few days ago; apparently this has happened periodically over the last few years.

The Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (JAAD) 

The ... Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (JAAD) is the official scholarly publication of the American Academy of Dermatology. Known popularly as "The Blue Journal," ... JAAD’s mission is focused on "Helping dermatologists improve patient outcomes." ... About ... JAAD JAAD  receives more than 3,000 manuscripts annually and

PDF of Rodriguez CV

Clinical: 5% PUBLICATIONS/PRESENTATIONS July 2020-SCALE (Symposium for Cosmetic and Aesthetic Laser

2026 AAD Annual Meeting

Get ready to take your dermatology expertise to new heights! ... The 2026 AAD Annual Meeting is landing in Denver, March 27–31, bringing you the latest developments in the field and the opportunities to connect with the best in dermatology. Whether you're scaling new knowledge peaks, exploring breakthroughs, or expanding

Life is just a bowl of cherry angiomas

By Warren R. Heymann, MD May 29, 2019 Vol. 1, No. 13 "Dr. Heymann, I’ve noticed a number of these spots appearing lately." ... "They’re called cherry angiomas — totally benign." ... "Why I am getting them?" ... "Maturity." ... "You mean I’m getting old!" ... "I did not say

AAD Media Kit

DermWorld ... Events ... Podcasts ... AAD.org ... Advertise with the AAD ... About the AAD In a world of many advertising choices, the AAD is the distinct leader to reach the dermatology community. Build brand awareness, launch a new product, or make connections – AAD gives you the best

Advocating for you — Removing barriers to medications

The health care system is often unpredictable but still demands the best patient care at the right time. You collaborated with us to quickly address policy changes affecting claims and formularies. ... When Anthem and Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield announced a formulary change that excluded ixekizumab (Taltz), you brought

May 17, 2023

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 17, 2023 ... What topical psoriasis treatments do patients prefer? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Leadership succession — Sunrise, sunset FDA extends approval of at-home pregnancy tests under iPLEDGE CDC

2021: Best of DermWorld Insights and Inquiries

December 30, 2021 We know how much you enjoy Dr. Heymann and the editorial board’s weekly analyses of dermatologic literature, so we’ve created a list of the top 10 most popular issues in 2021 — starting with the most popular issue of the year. ... 1. Biotin supplementation for hair

No one left out in the code

We’re watching out for you and want you to be at the top of your game when it comes to coding. As Academy members, ... Derm Coding Consult and ... DermWorld provide you with the latest information about accurate diagnostic and procedural coding, as well as Medicare reimbursement issues in

Physical leads to excision of "Ugly Duckling" lesion

Derm ECHO, a program connecting primary care physicians with dermatologic best practices, helps identify a patient’s ‘ugly duckling’ lesion leading to a critical surgical excision. ... Daniel's story ... Daniel Fessler – Fulton, Missouri ... Normally, I’m not someone who goes to the doctor on a regular basis, or even

Webinar & additional resources

Use these resources to better educate yourself and your team on proper coding and claim submission to reduce the likelihood of future denials. ... Please download these resources that accompany the webinar. ... Break-up Best Practices Tool (PDF) ... Setting up to Succeed Payer Contracting Tool Kit (XLS) ... Sample

June

Issue ... June January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... Resistance is futile. What’s hot ... This month’s news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ... How should dermatologists manage contact allergies to botanicals?

April

Issue ... April January February March April May June July August View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... Wow! What’s hot ... This month’s news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ... What is the carbon footprint of the typical outpatient dermatology practice? Feature ... Shedding

January 24

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / JANUARY 24, 2018 ... Psoriasis treatments: Which ones are the most effective? AAD names Dirk Elston, MD, next JAAD editor SCC death reports may be inaccurate Does adherence vary by treatment?

Protecting patients one state at a time

The AADA advocates for a physician-led, team-based approach to care that ensures both safety and best outcomes for each patient and against state legislation that weakens the quality and safety of specialty care. ... So far in 2025, the Academy has fought against unsafe scope of practice expansion, with the

A hot year, but plenty of code, too

Because you appreciate it, we continue to add to our coding resources. ... Since the last ... Impact Report , we developed a number of resources on new topics, including the following: ... CMS releases 2024 first and second quarter NCCI edits Hot coding topics from the field Measuring a

Everyone needs guidelines…on demand!

The AAD has published more high-yield, evidence-based guidelines on a variety of topics in the ... Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology to help members ensure they’re providing the best and most up-to-date care for their patients. ... A recent ... DermWorld Academy Insider interview with Peggy A. Wu,

Pennsylvania dermatologist goes beyond exam room to help patients access treatment

Dr. Scott Lim Honored for Efforts to Improve Prior Authorization Process ROSEMONT, Ill. (April 14, 2022) - Pennsylvania board-certified dermatologist Scott Lim, DO, FAOCD, FAAD, was named an American Academy of Dermatology ... Patient Care Hero for his extraordinary efforts to get patients access to the medications they need. ...

June 18, 2025

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 18, 2025 ... Incidence of keratinocyte carcinoma with use of acitretin DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Beef tallow for eczema — Grade A prime or just another bum steer? Academy mourns

Understanding payer contracts

Practicing medicine often requires physicians to evaluate many different contracts with payers. The terms of these contracts are sometimes difficult to understand, but they can have a major impact on reimbursement and administrative burden. The many factors addressed in payer contracts add to the challenges physicians face in making good

What is being recommended to patients on social media?

Facts at your Fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, October 1, 2023 Social media is abundant with skin care advice. A recent ... JAAD cross-sectional analysis of acne treatments on YouTube found that up to 91% of teens report using social media to access health information. However, who is

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

Protecting patients one state at a time

In 2024, we defeated several scope expansion bills in partnership with state dermatology and medical societies. The AADA advocates for a physician-led, team-based approach to care that ensures both the safety and best outcomes for each patient. We fight against state legislation that weakens the quality and safety of specialty

Derm Coding Consult

Derm Coding Consult provides Academy members with the latest information about accurate diagnostic and procedural coding, as well as Medicare reimbursement issues in dermatology. ... Latest articles ... Telemedicine coding basics: What you need to know now See our coding basics, FAQs, and other resources for coding telemedicine encounters. ...

October 14, 2020

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / October 14, 2020 ... OTC scar treatments: What does the evidence say about efficacy? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Studying skin aging never gets old — The potential role of oxytocin

Coding, culture, and contracts — the Academy knows all things practice management

It’s all in the coding At the end of the day, a successful practice relies on you knowing which code to use and how and when to use it. Bringing you the best information about coding keeps you on the ball. DermWorld published scores of titles on coding in 2023,

November 16, 2022

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Nov. 16, 2022 ... Novel treatments for chronic spontaneous urticaria DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Unrestricted fascination with restrictive dermopathy DermWorld Young Physician Focus : Academy staff offer refresher on top

Promoting your practice on social and traditional media

Social media best practices Access the Academy's guidance on best practices for social media, how to handle negative reviews, and other social media issues for dermatologists. ... Dermatology issues in the news Stay up-to-date on hot topics with this quick reference tool, from issues around sunscreen, to skin cancer awareness,

October 9, 2024

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / October 9, 2024 ... Topical 5-FU/calcipotriene cream for the treatment of squamous cell carcinoma in situ DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Shedding light on tumoral melanosis FDA weighing approval of new

Treatments for renal IgA vasculitis are beginning to flow

By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Feb. 19, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 7 The alliterative phrase "palpable purpura" will instantly conjure the diagnosis of leukocytoclastic vasculitis (LCV) for dermatologists. IgA vasculitis (IgAV, aka Henoch-Schönlein purpura [HSP]) is the most common vasculitis in children but is much less frequent in adults.

Breaking through

Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... Advances in disease pathogenesis and treatments offer new promise for patients with connective tissue disease ... Advances in disease pathogenesis and treatments offer new promise for patients with connective tissue disease ... By Allison Evans, assistant managing editor

Putting patient safety first by preventing scope creep

We continue to see dangerous non-physician scope of practice expansion efforts across the country, jeopardizing patient safety. But even with the rise in non-physician clinicians attempting to add dermatology to their services, we know that ... board-certified dermatologists know the specialty best. The AADA continues to advocate against state legislation

Treatment options for pregnant women living with eczema and psoriasis

Board-certified dermatologist discusses considerations for pregnant women with common skin conditions NEW ORLEANS (March 17, 2023) — Psoriasis and eczema affect men and women differently, with women needing to take extra precautions when considering treatments if they’re planning for pregnancy. A board-certified dermatologist at the American Academy of Dermatology’s Annual

Tressed to impress: tips for keeping your mane magnificent

6 tips for healthier looking and feeling hair from a board-certified dermatologist ROSEMONT, Ill. (Aug. 13, 2024) — Hair is as unique as its wearer, making care an important aspect in one’s overall health and wellness routine. From understanding your hair type to learning the best shampooing technique (yes, there

Keeping you in the driver’s seat with step therapy and prior authorization reform

Step therapy and prior authorization protocols interfere with patient care and create unwanted burdens on dermatology practices. Thanks to the AADA’s advocacy efforts over the years, dozens of states have enacted step therapy reform laws. With more than half of the country recognizing the value of a physician’s medical judgment,

Viva ex vivo dermoscopy?

By Warren R. Heymann, MD March 12, 2017 Evaluation of dermoscopic features on a formalin-fixed specimen (ex vivo dermoscopy) using a smartphone attached to a dermoscope. ... Credit: ... JAAD It has been said that the best "special stain" is a deeper section — wise words indeed. While always gratifying

Scarred by dogma: Revising recommendations for surgery and isotretinoin use

By Warren R. Heymann, MD Aug. 22, 2017 Severe acne. ... Credit: American Academy of Dermatology teaching slide ... I have had the privilege of prescribing isotretinoin since its release in 1982. Is there any other dermatologic medication that has benefited our patients so greatly? I’ve weathered every isotretinoin controversy

Alleviate the ouch

Experts share best practices and review the latest on safety concerns for anesthesia use in children. ... Feature ... By Heidi Splete, Contributing Writer, May 1, 2024 Use of anesthesia can be tricky in adults, but even trickier in children. The use of local or general anesthesia in pediatric dermatology

January

Issue ... January January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... Lecturing about measles? What's hot ... This month's news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ... Are there best practices for preventing and managing

Dermatologist on the run

In Practice ... Douglas Naversen, MD, is a dermatologist in private practice in Medford, Oregon. ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, August 1, 2018 It takes major motivation to complete a single marathon. Douglas Naversen, MD, has run 25. ... "My personal record is two hours, fifty-five minutes, and thirty-two

Impact Report — Vol 4, Issue 1

Celebrating a year of big wins at the Academy From critical changes to iPLEDGE, to new CME learning opportunities on actinic keratosis, alopecia, and atopic dermatitis, to enhanced coding and practice management tools, the Academy was here for you in 2023. Our successes are a direct result of the strong

Perspectives on peristomal pyoderma gangrenosum

By Warren R. Heymann, MD Oct. 28, 2016 Peristomal pyoderma gangrenosum (PPG) is a challenging problem, both physically and emotionally. The diagnosis may be delayed, often being mistaken for an irritant dermatitis or an infection. Barbosa et al have performed an extensive review of their experience in 44 patients

Destruction codes and differences between code categories

Destructons: In a nutshell ... Destruction involves the ablation of the lesion(s) with curettage, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, laser treatment, or chemical treatment. ... There are separate code categories for destruction of benign, premalignant lesions, malignant lesions, skin tag(s), and cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions. ... Coding rules vary within these categories. ...

December 11, 2019

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / December 11, 2019 ... Physician depression increases medical errors…increasing depression DW Insights and Inquiries: Topical retinoid therapy for acanthosis nigricans — in the thick of it MIPS: What you need to

April 10

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 10, 2019 ... ‘Inactive’ ingredients in pills may cause allergic reaction DW Insights and Inquiries: Is there a best approach to widespread actinic keratoses? What’s the optimal way to perform

An uphill battle

Pediatric dermatologists share struggles and successes obtaining treatments for their patients ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, December 1, 2021 In a perfect world, a dermatologist would diagnose their patient’s condition and prescribe a therapy, and the patient would receive treatment. Unfortunately, in reality, dermatologists diagnose a

Bridging the digital divide during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond

Innovative telehealth—including text messaging and video appointments—helps a patient with severe acne access safe, effective care. ... Alana's story ... Alana Nicholas, patient ... Like many, my skin started breaking out during my teenage years once I hit puberty. The physical effects of the deep, painful cysts that appeared on

More than 200 AADA members, patients ask Congress to halt Medicare payment cuts, reform step therapy

Facts at your fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, January 1, 2022 The second annual AADA Virtual Legislative Conference again saw impressive participation numbers this past September, bringing key dermatologic issues before members of Congress. Attendees included physicians, residents, select medical students, dermatology nurses, and patient advocates. ... Participating

Best practices for social media

In addition to keeping up with family and friends, social media sites offer several professional benefits and opportunities to dermatologists: ... Stay current on the latest news and research. ... Connect with colleagues. ... Share educational information with patients. ... Promote your practice. ... Position board-certified dermatologists as the experts

September 9, 2020

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / September 9, 2020 ... What are the cutaneous side effects associated with drugs prescribed for COVID-19? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Mentorship mentation — Bringing out the best of us! Derm

Keeping up is hard to do: The need for true grit

By Warren R. Heymann, MD Oct. 5, 2017 One of the daunting challenges in practicing dermatology (or any branch of medicine) is keeping abreast of advances in the literature to optimize patient care. As a clinician-educator, I have always had an interest in how we learn best. For full disclosure,

How to treat acne

Board-certified dermatologist offers skin care advice to help you get the best results from your acne treatment ROSEMONT, Ill. (November 17, 2022) — Acne is the most common skin condition in the United States, affecting up to 50 million Americans annually. As your body’s largest organ, it’s important to take

PDF of Lasers

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PDF of Chemical peels

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Quality Resources Provided by the AAD

Quality Measures ... AAD continues to develop ... dermatology-specific measures available to dermatologists . Dermatology measures are needed to meet CMS reporting requirements, can be used to drive quality improvement, and may be required by additional organizations. ... Learn more about quality measures available for reporting, a ... measure selection

Working to enact step therapy reform in your state

Moving the needle ... By Victoria Houghton, Managing Editor, March 1, 2022 DermWorld ... breaks down the latest highlights of AADA advocacy activities at the federal and state legislative and regulatory level. Too often, step therapy protocols interfere with patient care and create unwanted burdens on dermatology practices. Treatment decisions

COVID’s impact on cosmetic procedures

Facts at your fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, April 1, 2022 During the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, many practices paused elective and cosmetic procedures for several weeks, followed by further disruptions throughout the year due to the ebb and flow in national and regional caseloads. The release

PDF of Board Fodder on Procedural dermatology>Procedural modalities for scar revision

Krach, MD, FAAD Laser modalities for scar revision Michael J.

Rosacea and memory loss

Dermatologists and other physicians treating rosacea patients 60 and older who exhibit signs of cognitive changes should refer them for appropriate neurological screening and diagnosis. ... Rosacea and memory loss ... Click to view and download the infographic. ... Download Source: https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/news/20160428/are-people-with-rosacea-at-higher-risk-for-alzheimers More information: Rosacea Resource Center Help and Chat

Dermatologists pioneer cutting-edge treatments

Dermatologists are at the forefront of innovative therapies that help patients like Matthew address health problems, transforming their lives. ... Tony and Jamie Riccardi's story ... Matthew Riccardi, patient ... Our son, Matthew, was always a carefree, confident child until one summer we noticed a small patch of hair missing.

Fighting fungi

With increasing resistance to antifungal therapies, here’s what dermatologists need to know about managing dermatophytosis. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, June 1, 2024 A patient presents with widespread, pruritic, scaly, and erythematous plaques of what appears to be tinea corporis. It may be routine to prescribe

Pediatric drug testing obstacles

Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... Is the drug trial landscape about to change? ... Is the drug trial landscape about to change? ... By Allison Evans, assistant managing editor Choosing the best therapeutic options for pediatric patient populations can be an administratively complex

Reflections on “Being Mortal” by Atul Gawande

By Warren R. Heymann, MD Sept. 13, 2016 I was given this best-selling book as a holiday gift last winter. I wanted to read it, but somehow it was easier to deny my fears about aging by ignoring the text. With increasing rapidity, I am losing patients that I

PDF of resident & fellows abstract

Its efficacy on promoting post-laser resurfacing wound healing is lacking.

Forever young with chocolate

By Warren R. Heymann, MD May 19, 2016 Recently we discussed how dark chocolate can exacerbate acne. How many times have you heard a patient complain that it’s just not fair — they’re getting wrinkles and are still breaking out? Here is some good news! ... Kim et al have

PS-Dermatologic Off-Label Use of Therapies and Treatments

Owner: Advocacy & Policy Position Statement on Dermatologic Off-Label Use of Therapies and Treatments

This month’s news from across the specialty

What’s hot ... March 1, 2024 In this monthly column, members of the  ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty.   ... Bryan Carroll, MD, PhD, FAAD Palliative medicine assists patients with balancing their goals of care with multiple physicians. The shared decision-making with patients

How to control excessive sweating

Board-certified dermatologist shares 6 tips in time for summer ROSEMONT, Ill. (July 17, 2024) — Hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, is a common medical condition that affects an estimated 15.8 million people in the U.S. It is normal to sweat when you overheat, or your nerves get the best of you.

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).

Resorcinol’s resourcefulness in hidradenitis suppurativa

By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD March 22, 2023 Vol. 5, No. 12 Management of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is challenging, including medical and surgical approaches, which are often combined for best outcomes. Lifestyle changes, pain management, and emotional/psychiatric issues must be addressed. Therapeutic approaches include the use of topical therapies

EHR & health tech

Explore resources to help you with your EHR, with guidance on best practices, reducing documentation burdens, and more. Or learn about ways you can use health tech to streamline your operations and reduce administrative burdens. ... EHR resources Reduce documentation burdens with Academy guidance on optimizing your EHR. ... Reduce

Transform your skin health: diet and lifestyle take center stage at 2025 AAD Annual Meeting

ORLANDO, FL (March 7, 2025) — The 2025 American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting will take place March 7-11 in Orlando. The meeting will feature nearly 300 educational sessions with more than 1,700 speakers discussing the latest research on skin, hair, and nails, including topics on how diet and lifestyle

Clinical guidelines

The Academy is dedicated to promoting and encouraging dermatology research and the application of these findings to improving patient care. This includes the development of rigorous, evidence-based guidelines of care for dermatologic conditions.  ... Learn more about the guideline development process . ... Review current clinical guidelines, those in development,

February 19, 2025

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / February 19, 2025 ... Red and green LED light therapy in individuals with androgenetic alopecia DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Treatments for renal IgA vasculitis are beginning to flow Safety of

Mogamulizumab for CTCL: Targeted therapy and immunotherapy crossing paths

By Ellen Kim , MD August 12, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 32 Preserving the host-immune system for as long as possible has been one of the guiding principles for me in treating patients with mycosis fungoides/Sezary Syndrome (MF/SS) subtypes of CTCL. As a CTCL clinical trial researcher, it has been

'Stepping up' to off-label dosing of biologics

By David A. Wetter, MD, FAAD April 6, 2022 Vol. 4, No. 14 It is an exciting time to be a medical dermatologist, with the ongoing development of numerous safe and effective systemic treatments for several complex medical dermatologic diseases. For example, both the American and British guidelines for the

February 8, 2023

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Feb. 8, 2023 ... A review of newer agents for alopecia areata DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : A surgeon’s primary intention is to reduce secondary infection CDC investigating possibility of treatment-resistant

The impact of AI on coding and documentation in dermatology

Derm Coding Consult ... By Tiffany E. McFarland, RHIT, Analyst, Coding & Reimbursement, March 1, 2025 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld ... Coding Consult. Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the health care industry, and its impact

September 11

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / September 11, 2019 ... How often do dermatologists prescribe off-label medications? DW Insights and Inquiries : Shingles and the battle of the bulge Feedback requested: AAD/NPF draft guidelines for the management

CMS clarifies prior authorization requirements

As a direct result of AADA advocacy, CMS clarified its prior authorization requirements for Medicare Advantage plans and the Part D Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit, easing the administrative burden on dermatologists and other physicians. ... In the ... final rule , which reflected ... several recommendations from the AADA ,

Powering down

A step-by-step guide for physicians retiring from practice ... Feature ... By Ruth Carol, contributing writer, April 1, 2021 Opening your practice didn’t happen overnight and retiring from it won’t happen overnight either. However, with some thoughtful planning, your retirement can be a seamless transition to the next phase of

Ensuring effectiveness, safety of new skin therapies

A dermatologist leads an FDA advisory committee’s innovation and safety review for new therapies. ... Dr. Katz's story ... Kenneth Katz, MD, MSc, MSCE, FAAD, physician ... New dermatologic treatments can bring great promise to the more than 84 million people in the United States living with skin disease. Such

Off-label but not off-limits

Legally Speaking ... Robert M. Portman, JD, MPP, is a health care attorney with Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville, in Washington, DC, and serves as legal counsel for the AAD and AADA. ... By Ben Tesdahl, JD, LL.M, Megan La Suer, JD, MHA, and Rob Portman, JD, MPP, June 1,

Choose between current E/M and 2020 coding sets

Current E/M coding guidelines Understand how to use the coding guidelines for the E/M services you provide. Learn about the elements of Medical Decision Making and how to calculate time when selecting the level of service for the encounter. ... 2020 E/M coding Learn best practices for assessing a patient’s

Learning module: Infantile hemangiomas and vascular malformations

The purpose of this module is to help medical students and residents develop a clinical approach to the evaluation and initial management of hemangiomas and vascular anomalies. ... By completing this module, the learner will be able to: ... Describe the growth characteristics, clinical features and possible complications of infantile

March 13, 2024

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 13, 2024 ... Men with androgenetic alopecia may benefit from platelet-rich plasma DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Coming clean on chlorhexidine-induced dermatoses Roflumilast for the treatment of seborrheic dermatitis Potential

Donning many hats

Dermatology hospitalists work in several roles to deliver quality expert care. ... Feature ... By Andrea Niermeier, Contributing Writer, March 1, 2024 As medicine is constantly evolving, so are the roles of physicians providing the latest treatments to patients. Dermatology is no exception: before it became its own specialty in

Special lights keep a veteran safe during surgery

An interdisciplinary team makes organ transplant surgery safe for a patient with erythropoietic protoporphyria, a rare photosensitivity condition. ... Stacey Creed's story ... Stacey Creed, Cadillac, MI ... My whole life I have had sensitivity to the sun. As a child, my parents would bring me to different doctors, who

April 2, 2025

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 2, 2025 ... Oral vs. topical minoxidil in patients with androgenetic alopecia DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Becoming ‘sensitized’ to the clinical utility of the term "urticarial dermatitis" (a subtype

January

Issue ... January January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... Something(s) old, something(s) new What’s hot ... This month's news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ... How can physicians better understand and communicate

Finding the right treatments for genetic hair loss

Early diagnosis and treatment can prevent hereditary hair loss from worsening and regrow hair, says board-certified dermatologist. VANCOUVER, BC. (July 21, 2022) — Hereditary hair loss, also known as androgenetic alopecia or pattern hair loss, is the most common form of hair loss in both men and women, affecting millions

What's hot?

What's hot ... February 26, 2019 In this monthly column, members of the ... Dermatology World Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Mallory Abate, MD ... Isn’t it interesting how some common warts that we treat seem to go away almost instantly but others persist

January 24, 2024

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Jan. 24, 2024 ... Micrographic vs. conventional excision: Reducing rates of BCC, SCC DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Senile gluteal dermatosis — The term ‘senile’ is getting old and should be

Success at the states

Academy works hand in surgical glove with state societies. ... Feature ... By Ruth Carol, Contributing Writer, March 1, 2025 From preventing scope of practice creep to overturning modifier 25 policies, the Academy partners with state dermatology societies to ensure dermatologists’ ability to provide the best care possible for their

Children are not just little adults

From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, February 1, 2023 This teaching point was drilled into me many years ago during my medical school pediatric rotation. Caring for children with skin diseases over the years allowed me to understand

August 19, 2020

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / August 19, 2020 ... Does topical tacrolimus for AD increase cancer incidence in children? Study says ‘no.’ DW Insights and Inquiries: Juvenile lichen sclerosus — A loss of innocence Derm Coding

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

How do I handle an OSHA inspection?

Member experience: When fighting OSHA, documentation is best defense ...  William G. Patrick, MD, a private practice dermatologist in Fayetteville, New York, shares his experience battling an OSHA fine. In early 2014, one of my employees quit after being reprimanded for poor performance. I suspect that this disgruntled employee then

How to get the best results from fillers

Board-certified dermatologist shares five tips to consider before getting a filler ROSEMONT, Ill. (February 16, 2023) — When we’re young, our skin is soft, supple, and well hydrated, but as we age, our skin slowly loses its youthful characteristics, which can leave some people looking for a way to regain

DataDerm – The largest clinical data registry for dermatology

DataDerm is the AAD’s clinical data registry, built by dermatologists for dermatologists. Whether for clinical insights, quality reporting, or advancing new treatments, DataDerm turns everyday patient data into powerful tools for progress. ... About DataDerm DataDerm is dermatology’s largest clinical data registry, helping dermatologists assess and optimize care, avoid penalties

Financial safeguards and best practices tool

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Symbiotic societies

State dermatology societies foster local insight, specialty unity, and collective power ... Feature ... By Ruth Carol, Contributing Writer, April 1, 2022 What do you get when you enable networking, advocacy, education, leadership development, and community volunteerism on a state level? A state dermatology society. ... "State societies provide a

February

Issue ... February January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... 28 days What's hot ... This month's news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ... What are the latest advances in the diagnosis of

September

Issue ... September January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... From the editor What's hot ... What's hot? Clinical Applications ... What does it mean when all of a patient's patch tests come back

The journey of focal dermal hypoplasia: From description to inspired therapy

By Warren R. Heymann, MD Oct. 9, 2017 The dermatologic community lost a giant in 2014 with the passing of Robert W. Goltz, MD at the age of 90. Dr. Goltz was not only responsible for describing focal dermal hypoplasia (FDH), but also multicentric reticulohistiocytosis, generalized elastolysis, and the nevoid

Your Dermatologist Knows garners solid traditional media placements

Since its launch in October 2022, the AAD’s Your Dermatologist Knows consumer positioning strategy has seen major successes in the realm of print, TV, and online media, and this year is not an exception. To date in 2025, Your Dermatologist Knows-related efforts by the Academy have resulted in over ...

Highlighting the specialty in the nation’s capital

Every year, dermatologists and patient advocates come to Washington, D.C., to learn about and participate in the advocacy process by visiting with federal lawmakers. During the annual AADA Legislative Conference, held on Sept. 10-12, 2023, almost 200 attendees urged Congress to: ... Address the systemic issues within the Medicare physician

Advocacy — 2021 AADA Virtual Legislative Conference

Taking your voice to D.C. ... During the second annual AADA Virtual Legislative Conference, held on Sept. 23-28, we brought some of the most vital dermatologic issues to members of Congress, and it made a difference. Notably, more than 150 of you advocated for Medicare stability and step therapy reform.

HIT resources for paper-based practices

The Academy offers many resources that can help paper-based practices reduce their administrative burdens. ... Prior authorization Useful apps Teledermatology Patient portals MIPS If you are part of a paper-based practice that has not adopted an EHR, the time may be coming to adopt one. CMS has made it difficult

Smarter not harder

In Practice ... Dr. Gardner serves as assistant professor of medicine and dermatology at the University of Washington School of Medicine and works in the dermatology clinic at UW Medical Center Roosevelt and the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance. ... By Victoria Houghton, managing editor, March 1, 2019 Dermatology World talks

Cosmetic concerns and considerations

First Person ... By Mordechai M. Tarlow, MD, January 1, 2018 Q: Why didn’t the patient trust her dermatologist? ... A: He kept making rash decisions. Though this oft-repeated joke is somewhat corny, it strikes a chord in many, as some see in it a semblance of the truth. In

Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) is the second most common form of human skin cancer with at least 200,000 to 400,000 new cases of cSCC expected each year in the US. These evidence-based guidelines on the management of cSCC provide the most current information on biopsy techniques, histopathologic assessment, tumor

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

AAD advocates to reduce the impact of prior authorization

Treatment decisions are best made by physicians in consultation with their patients. Policies such as prior authorization, which require insurance company approval of certain medications and services, place a third party with no knowledge of the complexity or full history of a patient’s condition in a decision-making position and impede

August 5, 2020

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / August 5, 2020 ... COVID-19 and employed physicians: Contracts, furloughs, and termination DW Insights and Inquiries: Unmasking the complications of personal protective equipment AAD-NPF release psoriasis guidelines on topical treatments Participate

Out with the old and in with the new!

From the President ... Dr. Hruza served as Academy president from March 2019 to March 2020. ... By George Hruza, MD, MBA, January 1, 2020 Happy New Year! I trust that everyone has their New Year’s resolutions in order. Whether they be resolving to tackle your burnout or contribute more

Advocating for you — Highlighting the specialty in the nation’s capital

The messages you delivered to members of Congress in 200+ virtual meetings did not go unnoticed, and had a direct impact on legislation that affects you and your patients. ... Every year, dermatologists and patient advocates come to Washington, D.C., to advocate on the specialty’s priorities. During the second annual

June 30, 2021

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 30, 2021 ... Treating atopic dermatitis with cognitive behavioral therapy: Does it work? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Deep learning in dermatopathology Sublingual tofacitinib for alopecia areata Biologic psoriasis treatments

The pregnant pause in cutaneous lymphoma

By Jennifer Villasenor-Park, MD, FAAD Oct. 2, 2024 Vol. 6, No. 40 I first met Anne when she was 30 years old and was experiencing a significant flare of her mycosis fungoides. She had already lived with the disease for 18 years having been diagnosed at the age of 12

October

Issue ... October January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... From the editor What's hot ... What's hot? Cracking the Code ... Incident to, revisited Acta Eruditorum ... What are the environmental effects of

May

Issue ... May January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... From the editor What's hot ... What's hot? Cracking the Code ... Components of evaluation and management Acta Eruditorum ... A new understanding of

Who knew?

From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, November 1, 2023 When it comes to skin health, we all know that a board-certified dermatologist knows best. In years past, we were comfortable being known and respected for our expertise. Our

These codes are no secret

The Academy’s ... DermWorld is committed to developing robust resources to help you navigate your practice and patient care. ... In recognition of the high-quality content that’s a must-read for the specialty, ... DermWorld received awards from four different organizations in five categories this year, including: ... Folio – Folio

Young Physician Focus: February 2023

Weighing our options for pediatric care ... By Bridget McIlwee, DO, FAAD,  ... DermWorld  young physician advisor ... Pediatric atopic dermatitis (AD) and psoriasis have significant, long-lasting negative effects on the quality of life (QOL) of both children and their families. These diseases are a good reminder that the dermatologic

Darier disease is rough clinically and therapeutically. MEK inhibition may offer a smoother future

By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Dec. 4, 2024 Vol. 6, No. 48 Consultative medical dermatology is stressful because challenging patients come with high hopes. Usually, the referring dermatologist is thorough, thoughtful, and on-target diagnostically and therapeutically. The key is setting expectations — if the dermatosis is easily manageable, they

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

Keeping you in the driver’s seat with step therapy and prior authorization reform

Moving the needle ... By Victoria Houghton, Managing Editor, November 1, 2022 DermWorld ... breaks down the latest highlights of AADA advocacy activities at the federal and state legislative and regulatory level. Step therapy and prior authorization protocols interfere with patient care and create unwanted burdens on dermatology practices. Thanks

Cross-specialty team treats rare cancer

A dermatologist and oncologist collaborate to treat Sézary syndrome, a rare form of lymphoma, after a patient endured years of intense pain. ... Mike’s story ... Mike Murphy, patient ... For a decade, I lived with a burning rash and intense itching that kept me up all night in pain.

Calcipotriene and 5-fluorouracil: Dermatology’s new dynamic duo?

By Warren R. Heymann, MD Sept. 18, 2019 Vol. 1, No. 28 Chatting with my chief resident, Tia Pyle, I was lamenting the recent comparative report that ingenol mebutate (and other treatments) did not fare as well as 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) for treating actinic keratoses (AKs). (1) (See previous ... Dermatology

Clinical guidelines disclaimer

DISCLAIMER Adherence to these guidelines will not ensure successful treatment in every situation. Furthermore, these guidelines should not be interpreted as setting a standard of care, or be deemed inclusive of all proper methods of care nor exclusive of other methods of care reasonably directed to obtaining the same results. The

Answers in practice

Each month ... DermWorld tackles issues "in practice" for dermatologists. ... Latest articles ... CLIA in 2025 What dermatology practices need to know now about the updated laboratory requirements. ... Tips for joining an established practice Brittany Smirnov, DO, FAAD, shares advice on assimilating to a new work culture when

PS-Patient Access to Affordable Treatments

Affairs and Health Policy Reviewed: 3/11/2024 Position Statement on Patient Access to Affordable Treatments

From the editor

From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, November 1, 2018 November is a perfect month to give thanks. It’s also a good time for personal reflection. As physicians, we have many privileges and, hopefully, much to be thankful for. With

Digital media kit: About the AAD

The AAD difference In a world of many advertising choices, the AAD is the distinct leader to reach the dermatology community. Build brand awareness, launch a new product, or make connections – AAD gives you the best results. ... Audience & demographics DermWorld is the voice of the American Academy

Quality and patient safety

Quality improvement basics Learn about why deliberate and systematic actions to improve quality of care is important in dermatology. ... Quality education and training Access quality improvement and patient safety modules for clinical practice application. Review and download a QI curriculum for learning or teaching to residents. ... Teledermatology guides

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

Advocating for you — Keeping you in the driver’s seat with step therapy reform

Too often, step therapy protocols interfere with patient care and create unwanted burdens on dermatology practices. Thanks to the AADA’s advocacy efforts over the years, dozens of states have enacted step therapy reform laws. With more than half of the country recognizing the value of a physician’s medical judgment, we

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

AAD/A committee participation and ethical conduct: Policies and procedures

Legally Speaking ... By Megan La Suer, JD, MHA, and Robert M. Portman, JD, MPP, January 1, 2020 Every month, ... Dermatology World covers legal issues in "Legally Speaking." This month’s authors are health care attorneys with Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville in Washington, DC. Portman is also general counsel

Quality measures

Access MIPS and QCDR measures and learn how the Academy develops measures. ... MIPS quality measures Access MIPS measures and QCDR measures. ... Quality measures selection tool This interactive tool allows you to find the quality measures that best fit your practice. Use the tool to ease the selection process,

Hiring high-quality clinical and non-clinical staff

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, August 1, 2018 Every aspect of a physician practice is important to delivering the highest quality of care to

Pathology Billing: Successfully Navigating a “Minefield”

Billing for dermatopathology can often seem like a confusing maze, leading to frustration. One of the reasons is because there is a wide variety of arrangements and options that can be used to appropriately bill for dermatopathology services. ... Failing to understand those options that work best for your dermatology

Advocating for you — Putting patient safety first by preventing scope creep

We continue to fight against non-physician scope of practice expansion efforts across the country that jeopardize patient safety. But even with the rise in non-physician clinicians attempting to add dermatology to their services, we know that board-certified dermatologists know the specialty best. ... The AADA advocates against state legislation that

Believe in the joy of dermatology

From the President ... Dr. Hruza served as Academy president from March 2019 to March 2020. ... By George Hruza, MD, MBA, May 1, 2019 From AI offering a promising approach to diagnosing skin disease, to groundbreaking treatments for your patients’ chronic conditions and telemedicine technology helping us reach previously

FDA Implements AADA’s iPLEDGE recommendations

Changes alleviate administrative burdens for dermatologists and their patients WASHINGTON (Dec. 5, 2023) — The FDA agreed to require important American Academy of Dermatology’s (AAD) recommended changes to the iPLEDGE program that will alleviate administrative burdens for dermatologists. ... "Because of the AAD’s relentless advocacy over two years, the FDA has

VisualDX

The AAD has partnered with VisualDx to bring AAD members the award-winning diagnostic clinical decision support app that improves diagnostic accuracy, saves time, and engages patients.  ... Order now VisualDx combines expert medical knowledge, standardized terminology, and quality medical images to deliver concise and accurate answers in seconds! Covers more

New treatments provide more options for people with alopecia areata

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology ... article highlights new ways to restore hair ROSEMONT, Ill. (Aug. 15, 2023) — A study published today in a supplement of the ... Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology titled " ... Alopecia: A New Frontier " reveals that a new

Accountable care organization

Learn more about practicing as a dermatologist in an Accountable Care Organization (ACO) setting. ... Four Ways to leverage value-based care  ... As a practicing dermatologist, you’re no stranger to value-based care and the challenges and uncertainties that come along with it. Despite many physicians’ hesitation about this approach, the

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

High-dose vitamin D may be a ray of sunshine for treating sunburn

By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD June 4, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 22 Rightly or wrongly, I attribute my melanoma to a blistering sunburn at the Sahara Hotel in Miami Beach in 1958. I recall my mother shmearing Noxzema on my back — the distinctive smell of Noxzema (from eucalyptus,

Itch

From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, April 1, 2022 That final frontier that torments us almost as much as it does our patients. I have always considered itch to be one of the worst conditions that our patients

How to care for skin with vitiligo

Board-certified dermatologist’s tips to prevent vitiligo from spreading ROSEMONT, Ill. (June 13, 2023) — Vitiligo is a disease that causes the skin to lose its natural color, resulting in light or white patches of skin. This condition, which affects people of all ages and ethnicities, not only affects patients’ skin,

National healthy skin month: dermatologists provide tips on caring for your skin, hair, and nails

Board-certified dermatologists remind patients that skin, hair, and nail care routines are a key to health ROSEMONT, Ill. (October 25, 2022) — In recognition of National Healthy Skin Month in November, board-certified dermatologists are providing their top tips for caring for your skin, hair, and nails. ... These seven tips

I have scope of practice concerns. How can I get help from the Academy?

Asked and Answered ... November 1, 2021 One of the AADA’s top priorities is to advocate for a physician-led, team-based approach to care that ensures both the safety and best outcomes for each patient. Our advocacy efforts at the federal and state levels ensure each member of the care team

Getting physical

Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... Does a physician's relationship to fitness affect patient care? ... Does a physician's relationship to fitness affect patient care? ... By Allison Evans, assistant managing editor  ... A physician’s job, pared down to its most simplistic form,

Step therapy

Step therapy is a tool used by health plans to control spending on patient medications. Typically, it requires a doctor to prescribe a cheaper alternative to the medication or treatment the doctor believes will provide best care for the patient. ... The Academy opposes step therapy and "fail first" strategies

Managing your practice

Find tools and resources you need to manage your practice, including tips on joining or selling a practice, combating burnout, hiring, practice promotion, and finding preferred providers. ... Office optimization Learn how small changes can make a big difference and optimize your dermatology practice. ... Staffing Access Academy guidance on

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

2022 DW Insights and Inquiries archive

Explore ... DermWorld Insights and Inquiries articles by publication date. ... December ... Dec. 28 - 2022: Best of DermWorld Insights and Inquiries Dec. 21 - Holiday Greeting 2022 Dec. 14 - A Frank discussion about earlobe creases Dec. 7 - Xylazine ("Tranq"): The potential for loss of life and

Mindfulness for the patient and the dermatologist

By Warren R. Heymann, MD ... March 28, 2017 ... While meditation has been present for millennia, the concept of mindfulness has recently come into vogue. Conceptually, mindfulness aims to have a person focus their attention on the present moment by developing coping strategies, such as meditation or deep

The meaning of community

Former camper Kaitlyn Wannall, now 18, loved her time at Camp Discovery. Kaitlyn’s story ... Kaitlyn Wannall is looking forward to starting college in the fall of 2022. ... The community of people with skin diseases is present everywhere. I became a part of this community when I was nine

What's coming down the psoriasis pipeline?

Experts break down emerging treatment options and what they can offer patients and physicians ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, August 1, 2021 While a permanent, perfect solution for psoriasis remains elusive, treatment advances over the past decade have helped dermatologists and their patients get one step closer

Working together to provide optimal melanoma care

Medical, surgical, and radiation oncology; dermatology; and other specialties collaborate to improve skin cancer treatment. ... Dr. Albertini's story ... Mark R. Albertini, MD, Oncologist, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health ... The melanoma tumor board at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

Give your practice the tech boost it needs to thrive!

Answers in Practice ... By Faiza Wasif, MPH, Associate Director, Practice Management, June 1, 2025 Each month, DermWorld ... tackles issues "in practice" for dermatologists. This month, practice management staff discuss how to optimize technology solutions to best suit your practice. Running a successful dermatology practice today requires more than

Keeping dermatologists in the driver’s seat with step therapy reform

Moving the needle ... By Victoria Houghton, Managing Editor, March 1, 2023 DermWorld ... breaks down the latest highlights of AADA advocacy activities at the federal and state legislative and regulatory level. Step therapy protocols interfere with patient care and create unwanted burdens on dermatology practices. Thanks to the AADA’s

DataDerm & academic medical centers

DataDerm ... TM ... is the largest dermatologic clinical data registry in the world, and it offers distinct advantages for academic medical centers (AMCs). It connects data on millions of patients from thousands of dermatologists nationwide, and it provides powerful research and quality assurance tools. DataDerm was created by dermatologists

Cash-only dermatology practice: The key to this dermatologist’s success

You have been practicing dermatology for decades. You have stayed up-to-date with the latest advances in the field. Every day, you come in dedicated to giving your patients the best care, but something is standing in the way — insurance companies. ... Madhavi Kandula, MD,  found herself in this position

This month’s news from across the specialty

What’s hot ... April 1, 2022 In this monthly column, members of the  ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty.   ... Mallory Abate, MD, FAAD There are so many great podcasts available through the AAD’s ... Dialogues in Dermatology . These podcasts offer short,

Top-selling U.S. baby moisturizers and pediatric sunscreens: Data on price, allergens, and marketing claims

Facts at your Fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, Senior Editor, July 1, 2025 Public perception of pediatric skin care products often centers on concerns about ingredient safety, with a preference for formulations that are fragrance-free, hypoallergenic, and endorsed by medical professionals. ... In a recent study, the top 50 best-selling

PDF of psoriasis phototherapy guideline supplemental tables

The dose should be decreased by 25% and held constant for all maintenance treatments.

Teprotumumab: An eye-opening advance for pretibial myxedema?

By Warren R. Heymann, MD May 8, 2017 Histologic images of PME. (A, Hematoxylin-eosin stain; original magnification, ×40. B, Colloidal iron stain; original magnification, ×100.) ... Credit: ... JAAD Having just completed the chapter on the treatment of pretibial myxedema (PTM, also known as thyroid dermopathy) for the upcoming

Demystifying cancer of the nail

Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... Unfamiliarity leads to missed diagnoses, reluctance to biopsy ... Unfamiliarity leads to missed diagnoses, reluctance to biopsy ... By Jan Bowers, contributing writer “You can’t trust the nail,” remarked Richard K. Scher, MD, a dermatologist with nearly 50

This month's news from across the specialty

What's hot ... April 1, 2020 In this monthly column, members of  ... Dermatology World 's Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty.   ... MALLORY ABATE, MD Interested in some patch testing pearls for your patients with allergic contact dermatitis? In the January issue of ...

Most days, Dermatology World is a very happy place.

From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, July 1, 2020 And why shouldn’t it be? After all, we in dermatology have what most of us feel certain is the best, most fascinating, and most rewarding medical career. We are privileged

The ever-changing world of nevus sebaceus

By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Sept. 14, 2022 Vol. 4, No. 37 The aphorism in medical education that half of what you learn in medical school will prove to be wrong could use the nevus sebaceus (sebaceous) of Jadassohn as its poster child. ... First described by Jadassohn in

This month’s news from across the specialty

What’s hot ... April 1, 2023 In this monthly column, members of the  ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty.   ... Mallory Abate, MD, FAAD The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has released updated guidance on the diagnosis and management of head lice (

Drug importation and cantharidin FAQs

Read answers to frequently asked questions below to learn more about drug importation and cantharidin. ... Jump to YCANTH™ cantharidin FAQs Drug importation FAQs ... What is drug importation? ... Drug importation is the process of acquiring pharmaceutical products from one country for importation into another for various purposes, such

Piecemeal policy

Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... Trump administration addresses health care policies in small bites ... Trump administration addresses health care policies in small bites ... By Ruth Carol, contributing writer While the Trump administration has raced to eliminate the Affordable Care Act (ACA),

Does your dermatopathologist recommend treatment suggestions for melanocytic lesions? My two cents (and sense)

My dermatopathology fellowship photo from 1985 at the University of Pennsylvania: Standing Left to Right: Myself, Wallace H. Clark, Jr, and Margaret Freeman (co-fellow); Seated: Bernett Johnson, Jr and Margaret Gray Wood. I learned from the best! While they (the professors) are no longer with us, somehow I hope they

Camp Discovery is the best week

Eleanor Tung-Hahn, a medical student and volunteer, loved experiencing Camp Discovery for the first time. Eleanor’s story ... Eleanor Tung-Hahn (center right) of Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Bradenton, Florida, with her fellow volunteers. ... The day before Camp Discovery began, we were handed a green folder. Inside

December 11, 2024

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / December 11, 2024 ... Consensus guidelines for off-label use of oral minoxidil for hair loss DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis joins the pantheon of erythema nodosum-associated disorders Diagnostic

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

Negotiating fee schedules

When negotiating with private payers, knowing your worth can pay off. ... Feature ... By Ruth Carol, contributing writer, November 1, 2020 If you think medical school and residency were difficult, wait until you try to negotiate a higher fee schedule with a payer. ... "My experience has been that,

Chronic itching triggers a hepatitis C diagnosis

Louella's story ... Louella Shelton, Indiana ... For many months, I had terrible itching, but no rash. My whole body felt like it had poison ivy. It seemed to appear out of the blue and I would find myself constantly scratching at my skin all the time. I would rub

This month's news from across the specialty

What's hot ... December 1, 2021 In this monthly column, members of the  ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty.   ... Bryan Carroll, MD, PhD, FAAD Being a fan of the Cleveland Browns football team, I am very familiar with organizational dysfunction. It’s not

What's hot?

What's hot ... August 23, 2018 In this monthly column, members of the ... Dermatology World Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Mallory Abate, MD ... Are you over-checking labs for your acne patients on isotretinoin? An article from the ... JAAD’ s Best of

What role can dermatologists play in developing a COVID-19 vaccine?

Clinical Applications ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, October 1, 2020 DermWorld ... talks to Adnan Nasir, MD, PhD, medical director of dermatology research at Wake Research Associates at UNC

Mind the gap

By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD March 16, 2022 Vol. 4, No. 11 Two days from now there will be tears of joy and sorrow in our medical schools, especially for those applying for a dermatology residency. I congratulate those who have matched successfully and welcome you to a marvelous

Actinic keratosis guideline

Actinic keratosis (AK), rough scaly patches that arise on chronically ultraviolet-exposed skin, is one of the most common conditions diagnosed and treated by dermatologists in the United States. This guideline addresses the management of actinic keratosis, providing evidence-based recommendations for treatment. ... Actinic keratosis guideline ... Access the full actinic

September 11, 2024

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / September 11, 2024 ... Safety of low-dose oral minoxidil for hair loss in patients receiving antihypertensive medications DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Atopic dermatitis hide and seek — The impending role

July 23, 2025

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 23, 2025 ... How to recognize a difficult squamous cell carcinoma DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Sebaceous carcinoma — Double trouble Exploring novel therapies for acne scar treatment Survival after

Shining a light on the Sunshine Act

Legally Speaking ... Daniel F. Shay, Esq. is a health care attorney at Alice G. Gosfield and Associates, P.C. ... By Daniel F. Shay, Esq., July 2, 2018 The "Sunshine Act" as it has come to be known (stemming from Sen. Charles Grassley’s position that sunshine is the best disinfectant)

PDF of Directions in Residency Winter 2022

Krach, MD, FAAD Laser modalities for scar revision Michael J.

Marissa's 'polka dots': Living with Sturge-Weber

A collaborative care team treats an eight-year-old for Sturge-Weber syndrome, which makes her prone to seizures and other complications. ... Julia's story ... Living with Sturge-Weber ... Learn about how Marissa Terrell lives with Sturge-Weber in a video narrated by Julia Terrell, The Sturge-Weber Foundation. ... My daughter Marissa was

Metastatic uveal melanoma: Tebentafusp unobfuscated

By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD June 25, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 25 Oncodermatology is a full-time occupation comprised of two major components — novel therapies for cutaneous malignancies and adverse reactions to treatments for diverse cancers. A novel class of anticancer agents is termed ImmTACs — immune mobilizing monoclonal

PDF of DIR spring 2021

It is worthwhile to recog- in laser surgery of a fluence.

So many questions. So little time.

Experts offer best practices on efficiently addressing patients’ questions about sunscreen. ... Feature ... By Andrea Niermeier, April 1, 2023 Aisles of products, numerous social media top 10 lists, and abundant information on the internet: Consumers can be quickly overwhelmed with sunscreen questions related to types, usage, and safety —

What's hot?

What's hot ... December 30, 2017 In this monthly column, members of ... Dermatology World 's Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Annie Chiu, MD ... Body contouring is not only in demand among patients but presents a unique challenge for physicians to achieve consistent

May 15, 2024

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 15, 2024 ... Sexual dysfunction with 5-alpha reductase inhibitors for androgenetic alopecia DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Acne necrotica — A real head-scratcher Benzoyl peroxide in acne: Risk of acute

Providing relief to a child with rare blood vessel growth

A dermatologist helps a young boy get relief from a painful blood vessel condition. ... Jenna Buswell's story ... Casen Buswell, patient ... My son Casen was born with purple spots on most of his body that left doctors stumped. My husband and I were terrified as he was whisked

February 21, 2024

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Feb. 14, 2024 ... Treating keloids, hypertrophic scars with dupilumab DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Alaskapox — The beat goes on Cosmetic dermatologic procedures performed by physicians vs. non-physicians FDA approves

Procedures and the pregnant patient

Dermatologists discuss the risks and benefits of performing dermatologic procedures on pregnant and lactating patients. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Managing Editor, May 1, 2025 With the ethical considerations on conducting clinical trials on pregnant and lactating women — and the often-limited data available on treatment safety — it’s

Dermatologists treat young dog bite victim

After six-year-old Bridger Walker suffered severe bites while protecting his younger sister from a dog attack, dermatologists collaborate to provide life-changing scar treatment. ... Robert Walker's story ... Dermatologist Dhaval Bhanusali, MD, FAAD with Bridger Walker ... When my six-year-old son Bridger suffered severe bites while protecting his younger sister

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

Out of bounds

How to protect against the unauthorized practice of dermatology and false advertising by non-physicians. ... Feature ... By Ben Tesdahl, JD, LLM, and Jason Qu, JD, Contributing Writers, April 1, 2025 Dermatologists face increasing competition from non-physicians offering various types of skin care services. Provided that such services do not

Determining the appropriate lesion destruction code — benign or premalignant

Derm Coding Consult ... By Tiffany McFarland, RHIT, Analyst, Coding & Reimbursement, April 1, 2024 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld ... Coding Consult. Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . The correct designation of lesions as benign, premalignant, or malignant is important for coding

No longer flailing with Flegel disease

By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD April 19, 2023 Vol. 5, No. 16 I was a toddler in 1958 when Heinz Flegel described ... hyperkeratosis lenticularis perstans (HLP) a 50-year-old man with persistent lesions on his dorsal feet and lower extremities. (1) In the ensuing decades, other than the clinical

Saving face: The importance of recognizing facial discoid dermatosis

By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Feb. 22, 2023 Vol. 5, No. 8 I get excited when astute dermatologists describe and label dermatoses that I have seen but could not adequately diagnose. Two recent examples include acute inflammatory edema and alpha-gal syndrome. I (and presumably you too) have encountered patients

My fair-weather therapeutic friends for alopecia areata

By Warren R. Heymann, MD April 25, 2017 Type C clinical pattern of alopecia. A, Patchy hair loss on a background of a diffuse hair loss with (B) occipital involvement in an ophiasis-like pattern. C, Biopsy specimen obtained from the vertex of the scalp. Histopathology of vertical sections shows an

Pharmaceutical access and affordability

Patients should have access to the medications they need without burdensome costs. That’s why a comprehensive solution across the drug supply chain is needed to preserve access and address rising drug costs. ... Dermatologists are committed to providing the most effective and cost-efficient care and pharmaceutical therapies to their patients.

June 19, 2024

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 19, 2024 ... Neuropsychiatric diagnoses after isotretinoin initiation in pediatric acne patients DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Advances in pruritus therapeutics — It’s Greek to us Efficacy of treatment options

Psoriasis clinical guideline

Psoriasis is a chronic, inflammatory multisystem disease, which affects up to 3.2% of the U.S. population. The guideline is based on current evidence, emphasizing treatment recommendations and the role of the dermatologist in monitoring and educating patients about benefits as well as risks that may be associated. ... Psoriasis guideline

PS-Restorative and Reconstructive Interventions for Vascular Anomalies and Malformations

Early intervention, including topical, intralesional, or systemic medical therapy, surgery, and laser

Oral tranexamic acid to treat melasma: Are you bloody kidding me?

By Warren R. Heymann, MD Aug. 1, 2016 Tranexamic acid (TA) is a synthetic derivative of lysine utilized as an antifibrinolytic agent to prevent bleeding (for dental surgery in patients with hemophilia, post-cardiac bypass surgery patients, or in women with menorrhagia) and as a treatment option for hereditary angioedema.

Meet the correspondents

Social media is a core component of the Academy’s Your Dermatologist Knows strategy. Working with specially selected social media correspondents, we publish content across social media platforms that have an audience of millions. Our posts all share the message that a board-certified dermatologist is the go-to expert for skin, hair,

CareCredit

An AAD preferred provider since 2012, CareCredit is a health, wellness, and personal care credit card that helps patients fit dermatology care into their health care budget, with promotional financing options that allow them to pay over time. ... 1 ... CareCredit celebrates 35+ years of helping patients move forward

Lending a helping hand to our patients with Dupuytren’s disease

By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Oct. 26, 2022 Vol. 4, No. 43 When patients trust you, they want your opinion, even if the disorder in question is out of your bailiwick. Although likely to refer patients with Dupuytren’s disease (DD, aka Dupuytren’s contracture, DC) directly to an orthopedic (hand)

June 8, 2022

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 8, 2022 ... The administrative burden of prescribing isotretinoin DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Sweating over acquired idiopathic generalized anhidrosis AADA counters IPMG objections to iPLEDGE improvements Actinic keratosis guidelines

PDF of late-breaking research abstracts

, Group ΙΙ received metformin and laser hair removal, Group III received COCP and laser hair removal

What common dermatologic diseases can be attributed to therapeutic and cosmetic cultural practices?

Acta Eruditorum ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, November 1, 2018 In this month’s Acta Eruditorum column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, talks with Nicole Patzelt, MD, and Neelam A.

An AMA letter to congressional leaders requesting provisions to help physicians sustain their practices and provide their patients with the best possible care during the COVID-19 emergency.

specific provisions to help physicians sustain their practices and provide their patients with the best

Getting a handle on hirsutism

Dermatologists discuss the latest clinical guidance for managing hirsutism ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, February 1, 2022 Far from being simply protein filaments, hair can occupy a central role in a person’s identity, sense of well-being, and overall quality of life. Hirsutism — a condition in

Mentorship mentation: Bringing out the best of us!

By David A. Wetter, MD Sept. 9, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 36 I have been experiencing sports withdrawal during this COVID-19 life pause. I even (excitedly) gobbled up the recently televised NBA HORSE competition. Currently my family and I are enjoying ESPN’s 10-hour documentary ... The Last Dance , which

What are clinical practice guidelines for the treatment and management of port-wine birthmarks, including those associated with Sturge-Weber syndrome?

Clinical Applications ... Dr. Hsu is a member of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup. ... By Sylvia Hsu, MD, FAAD, March 1, 2022 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, DermWorld ... Editorial Advisory Workgroup Member Sylvia Hsu, MD, FAAD, talks with Kristen M. Kelly, MD, FAAD, and Sara Sabeti,

Modifiers 58 and 78

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, March 1, 2019 Test your knowledge: Modifiers 58 and 78 ... Take the quiz to see if you're up

Protecting Electronic Health Information During Disasters

Dermatology practices must protect all of the patient health information they store through their electronic health record (EHR), even if there is a disaster or emergency. Make sure that your staff and patients are compliant with the HIPAA Security Rule, as it requires medical practices to develop a contingency plan

What’s new in treating actinic keratosis?

Dermatologists discuss how to balance the latest evidence, patient preferences, and clinical experience when treating AKs ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, November 1, 2022 Actinic keratoses (AKs) are commonly diagnosed and treated by dermatologists. In fact, the National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey on outpatient medical care

AM22 Egyptian Women’s Dermatologic Society Agenda

1.05 – 1.15 Nayera Moftah  Cutaneous reactions to Covid 19 vaccines 1.15 – 1.25 Moataz Nosseir  Laser

Ongoing best practices for HIPAA

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, 2024 DermWorld covers legal issues in "Legally Speaking." This month’s author, Daniel F. Shay, Esq. is a health care attorney at Alice G.

Best of DermWorld Insights and Inquiries

Dec. 26, 2024 We know how much you enjoy Dr. Heymann and the editorial board’s weekly analyses of dermatologic literature, so we’ve created a list of the top 10 most popular issues in 2024 — starting with the most popular issue of the year. ... 1. Weighing in on glucagon-like

Best of DermWorld Insights and Inquiries

Dec. 27, 2023 We know how much you enjoy Dr. Heymann and the editorial board’s weekly analyses of dermatologic literature, so we’ve created a list of the top 10 most popular issues in 2023 — starting with the most popular issue of the year. ... 1. After 23 years, a

MIPS best practices tool

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July 6, 2022

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 6, 2022 ... Long-term recurrence rates of actinic keratoses DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Isotretinoin and diabetes — Of familiarity and surprise What physicians should know about monkeypox Anti-PD-1 therapy

What’s new at Annual Meeting? What can I expect from Annual Meeting 2024?

Asked and Answered ... January 1, 2024 This year’s Annual Meeting is headed to San Diego! Get ready to expand your expertise through hundreds of expert-led sessions and form lasting connections with your peers. ... You’ll always experience the gold-standard of education during an AAD meeting, and this year attendees

The fundamentals of recruiting, hiring, and retaining high-quality staff

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Resistance is futile.

From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, June 1, 2024 Perhaps, if one is fighting the Borg. (If you don’t understand the reference, my apologies, but you are truly missing out.) Hopefully, we still have a chance to fight

Dermatology World Weekly

DermWorld Weekly  is a brief, concise digest of the latest news, hand-picked by  ... DW’s  editorial team with analysis of why it matters to dermatologists. ... Each week editors review the landscape of health care news in  ... DermWorld's  core areas of practice management, policy, and patient care, and highlight

Support Camp Discovery

AAD’s ... Camp Discovery gives kids with chronic skin conditions a life-changing summer camp experience. Campers make friends, find acceptance, and are free to be themselves. Camp Discovery provides these children a sense of community and fun, at no cost to their families. ... Learn more about how to get

The Venetian antithesis: Treating median canaliform nail dystrophy

By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Oct. 4, 2023 Vol. 5, No. 40 Tony Bennett may have left his heart in San Francisco, but mine remains in Venice. ... (The editorial staff of DWI&I offer our sincerest condolences to the families of those who perished, and our prayers for recovery

December 4, 2019

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / ... December 4, 2019 ... New opioid prescribing guidelines for dermatologic procedures DW Insights and Inquiries: Beware — discordance abounds among pathologists in the diagnosis of melanocytic neoplasms Prepare for next

Lipoid proteinosis’ weak, hoarse cry is crying for targeted therapeutic intervention

By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Nov. 6, 2024 Vol. 6, No. 45 Having recently participated in the excellent conference devoted to antisemitism in medicine organized by Heather Milbar at the University of Pennsylvania, I reacquainted myself with Erich Urbach, who described lipoid proteinosis (LP, Urbach-Wiethe disease) with the otolaryngologist

Malpractice insurance 101

Experts offer advice on navigating malpractice insurance policies. ... Feature ... By Andrea Niermeier, Contributing Writer, February 1, 2025 While medical malpractice suits first regularly appeared in the United States in the 1800s, the frequency of claims has only increased since the 1960s, with lawsuits relatively common today. Medical malpractice

PDF of Academy advocacy scope letter 01.15.20

skin diseases results in: additional costs from unnecessary diagnostic tests, office visits or treatments

Mastering dermatology

By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD March 19, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 11 At the AAD Annual Meeting in Orlando, I was honored to receive the 2025 AAD Master Dermatologist award. The speech delivered is below. Please see ... the list of extraordinary dermatologists who received this award in the

Naltrexone therapy for Hailey-Hailey disease: Confirming my addiction to evidence-based medicine

By Warren R. Heymann, MD Aug. 28, 2017 Hailey-Hailey disease. Patient 1: erythematous-crusted plaques on the lower midback before radiation treatment. ... Credit: ... JAAD I was fascinated by a presentation at the recent World Congress of Pediatric Dermatology discussing improvement of epidermolysis bullosa wounds with topical CBD (cannabis) oil.

PDF of joint comments oppose TX Rule 193.17

It is in the best interest of patients that they be aware of who is providing their care.

2022: Best of DermWorld Insights and Inquiries

December 29, 2022 We know how much you enjoy Dr. Heymann and the editorial board’s weekly analyses of dermatologic literature, so we’ve created a list of the top 10 most popular issues in 2022 — starting with the most popular issue of the year. ... 1. Coming full circle (almost)

Harry Nevus: A dermatologist's best friend

In Practice ... Wm. Philip Werschler, MD, FAAD, FAACS, is a dermatologist in private practice in Spokane, Washington. ... By Emily Margosian, May 1, 2018 He’s one “hairy” nevus patients are happy to see. The aptly named Sir Harry Nevus, resident pug and certified therapy animal, is one of Spokane

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

Where can I find resources on the Academy’s website on how to promote my practice?

Asked and Answered ... April 1, 2021 The AAD offers members a wide variety of resources to help you promote your practice on social and traditional media. ... The AAD Fellow logo: This prestigious designation is only available to board-certified dermatologists who are members of the AAD. Be sure to

Time for a Churchillian approach to idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis?

By Warren R. Heymann, MD Jan. 22, 2018 Limbs of patient with idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis lesions. ... Credit: ... JAAD I was only 10 years old when Winston Churchill died, but even as a child I was aware of his inspirational abilities. I was reminded his gift watching Gary

July 12, 2023

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 12, 2023 ... Association between hydrochlorothiazide use and nonmelanoma skin cancer DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : After 23 years, a syndrome converted me into an eflornithine believer Potential applications of

Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp must no longer be dermatology’s secret

By Warren R. Heymann, MD May 30, 2017 As dermatologists, we get used to discussing disorders that are foreign to other physicians. A typical story would be someone with classic notalgia paresthetica whose primary care physician does not believe that cervical arthritis is responsible for the maddening scapular pruritus. "My

AAD's guidance on resources related to workplace violence

Unfortunately, violence in the workplace has become more common in health care and incidences are slowly rising. Has someone at your dermatology practice ever experienced any type of violence at work? Is your practice equipped or prepared to handle violence, if it were to occur? Dermatologists are not always trained

Clinical note tips

Are you struggling to get your notes done on time? Electronic documenting is becoming increasingly burdensome for dermatologists because of bureaucratic tasks, an increase in computerization of practice and documentation burden with coding and quality requirements as well as other administrative requirements. Check out these tips to help you spend

ALDY and the redemptive power of “I don’t know”

... By Warren R. Heymann, MD Jan. 28, 2017 When I started my residency 37 years ago, I never would have imagined that nearly four decades later, I would be baffled by patients and their rashes every day. When I’m stumped diagnostically, I admit it (to myself and the

Primary key messages

Whether it’s rashes, wrinkles, psoriasis, or melanoma, skin issues can have a serious impact on your health and well-being. ... What you see happening with your skin can be a helpful indicator of what’s happening inside your body. ... In some cases, skin conditions may be a sign of a

Out of the (check) box

Dermatologists break down how to make quality and practice improvement activities manageable while benefiting their practice and patients. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, December 1, 2022 Quality improvement (QI) efforts are increasingly tied to reimbursement. Reporting measures in the quality category of the Merit-based Incentive Payment

More than skin deep

Dermatologists discuss cutaneous complications of tattoos — and their complex regulatory status. ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, July 1, 2024 Humans have been tattooing since the Stone Age. The oldest discovery to date of tattooed human skin is on the body of Ötzi the Iceman, dating back

Can topical ketoconazole tip the scales for acne vulgaris?

By Warren R. Heymann, MD Oct. 21, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 42 "Now trending." How often have you seen that phrase when you go online? When it comes to trends in treating acne vulgaris (AV), despite the new addition of oral sarecycline and the release of topical minocycline foam, there

On the cusp of extraordinary advances in extramammary Paget disease

By Warren R. Heymann, MD May 27, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 21 I always include extramammary Paget disease (EMPD) and Bowen disease in my differential diagnosis of anogenital rashes for fear of missing them. It is good form to biopsy such lesions should they not respond to standard therapies for

Crowdsourcing

From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, April 1, 2021 Who would have ever thought this would be a word we associate with the acquisition of medical knowledge? And yet, here we are. The pandemic changed a lot of things,

January 16

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / January 16, 2019 ... Isotretinoin may change bacteria levels on skin of acne patients We want your feedback: Psoriasis draft guidelines Cochrane collection gathers new diagnostic test accuracy reviews for skin

2021 Legislative Conference Overview of Asks

Support Physician Practices & Preserve Patients’ Access to Treatments The American Academy of Dermatology

Academy letter of support for H 1964

We also support the inclusion of laser use in the definition of surgery.

Dermatologist collaborates with other specialists to treat transplant patient

Needing to protect a patient’s recently transplanted kidney while treating his melanoma, a multidisciplinary care team saves his life. ... Anthony Shultz's story ... Anthony Schultz, Chicago, Illinois ... With a history of melanoma—the most serious form of skin cancer—and a recent kidney transplant, it’s very important that I stay

PDF of Break-up Best Practices Tool

Are there best practices for preventing and managing pressure ulcers?

Clinical Applications ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, January 1, 2020 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, talks with Joshua Mervis, MD, and Tania J.

PDF of Phototherapy

Phototherapy Mechanism of Wavelength Uses Dosing Adverse Effects Notes Modality Action (nm) Excimer Laser

Addressing online misinformation with patients

Answers in Practice ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor , November 1, 2022 DermWorld ... talks to Karan Lal, DO, MS, FAAD, from Affiliated Dermatology in Scottsdale, Arizona, about how to discuss online misinformation with patients. DermWorld: Tell us about your practice. Dr. Lal: I work at Affiliated Dermatology in

Early-onset hypertension associated with extensive capillary malformations: A new worry to raise dermatologists’ blood pressure

By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Jan. 31, 2024 Vol. 6, No. 5 The recent passing of Mikhail Gorbachev reminded me of the teaching value of his port wine stain. The following brief article published in the ... Washington Post in 1987 reflects the state of knowledge 36 years ago.

Expanding your cosmetic services

In Practice ... Beth Santmyire-Rosenberger, MD, PhD, is the owner of Appalachian Spring Dermatology, PLLC, in Fairmont, West Virginia. ... By Victoria Houghton, managing editor, May 1, 2019 Dermatology World talks with Beth Santmyire-Rosenberger, MD, PhD, from Appalachian Spring Dermatology, PLLC, in Fairmont, West Virginia, about how to expand the

2025 AAD Annual Meeting Global Education Day | International Peeling Society USA Agenda

the World" Program Learning objective #1 * Learners will be able to compare chemical peeling treatments

Quality measures selection tool

Use this tool to help determine which quality measures you can report via AAD’s DataDerm, your practice's EHR, or paper claims to satisfy MIPS requirements. ... Loading... ... {{ steps[index] }} ... Progress: ... {{ introTitle }} ... I have read and agree to the  Terms and Conditions Get Started

2025 AAD Innovation Academy Scientific Poster Guidelines

If you have further questions regarding to the abstract submission process, please refer to the Best

PDF of the Academy's letter opposing FL HB 607

The best and most effective care occurs when a team of health care professionals with complementary

From the editor

From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, August 1, 2018 Don't miss this edition of ... Dermatology World . Summer is almost over and, hopefully, you are taking a little time for yourselves and family before the long days start

PDF of Acquired keratodermas

presentations) by Brooks David Kimmis, MD Acquired keratodermas Diagnosis Clinical features Associations Treatments

It is hard to compete with the Annual Meeting.

From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, March 1, 2024 Seriously, getting together with friends and colleagues, being able to pick from hundreds of talks given by expert speakers from all over the world, hearing from leadership about the

PS-Pharmaceutical Compounding

medications is an integral part of most dermatology practices and is extremely vital in providing the best

Scratching below the surface for the etiology of lichen amyloidosis — no sweat?

By Warren R. Heymann, MD July 10, 2017 Lichen amyloidosis reveals multiple hyperkeratotic papules on anterior leg. ... Credit: ... JAAD We have all confronted patients with maddeningly pruritic, recalcitrant cases of lichen amyloidosis (LA). Establishing the diagnosis is easier than treating the disorder; understanding its pathogenesis is even more

Donor Spotlight: Grizzly bears, African summits, and other joys

Celebrating a decade of AAD’s Skin Cancer, Take a Hike!™ with its founder ... Donor Spotlight ... By Dean Monti, Managing Editor, Special Publications, May 1, 2024 In this new column, DermWorld ... highlights individual members who have gone above and beyond with their Academy contributions. This year marks the

What is the impact of shaving waivers on promotions for Black/African American U.S. airmen?

Clinical Applications ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, October 1, 2022 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, talks with Lt. Col. Simon Ritchie,

June 14, 2023

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 14, 2023 ... Truncal acne in young adults DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Teatime for radiation dermatitis (and beyond) Comorbidities of keloid and hypertrophic scars Misconceptions about biosimilars in dermatology

Academy HAIR Grants take off

AAD distributes another round of hair disorder research grants ... Feature ... By Matthew Walsh, Member Communications Specialist, October 1, 2022 Earlier this year, the AAD awarded seven Hair Loss and Alopecia Initiative in Research (HAIR) grants to dermatologists across the country to help fund their research of hair disorders

San Francisco dermatologist advances innovative treatment on FDA committee

American Academy of Dermatology honors Dr. Kenneth Katz as National "Patient Care Hero" ROSEMONT, Ill. (April 11, 2022) - San Francisco board-certified dermatologist Kenneth Katz, MD, MSc, MSCE, FAAD, was named an American Academy of Dermatology ... Patient Care Hero for his work leading a national advisory committee at the

New year, new horizons

From the President ... Dr. Desai served as Academy president from March 2024 to March 2025. ... By Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD, January 1, 2025 First and foremost, I want to start off by simply wishing all of our members a happy New Year! I hope that you and

Dialogues in Dermatology

We have exciting news about your favorite dermatology podcast! ... Starting Jan. 1, 2025 your AAD membership includes access to Dialogues in Dermatology . Each 20-minute episode is a perfect way to keep up with the latest clinical pearls, research developments, and practice-changing trends. ... With ... Dialogues you can:

2026 AAD Annual Meeting - Poster Exhibits Guidelines

If you have further questions regarding the abstract submission process, please refer to the Best Practices

Suggested dermatology topics by month

At the beginning of every month, consider "pitching" your expertise as a board-certified dermatologist to your local media by sharing a timely story idea that will help educate their audiences. Advocating for our specialty by consistently contributing to the public perception of dermatologists as the leading experts in skin, hair,

AAD’s work with CDC on mpox guidance demonstrates dermatology’s expertise

When the mpox emergency began, we quickly formed a task force to address it and provide members and the public with guidance on the condition and how to identify and treat it. You should expect nothing less! ... You may not have expected that we were also asked by the

Team captains

As pandemic-related flexibilities expire, dermatologists are working to codify team-based care ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, August 1, 2022 It’s safe to say that while many things came to a grinding halt during the beginning of the pandemic, the push to expand non-physician scope of practice

2021

From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, December 1, 2021 Another year done. It probably wasn’t the year we had all hoped for, as we failed to tame the COVID beast, but we have seen progress with rising vaccination

Three generations of care for rare genetic disorder

A father, daughter, and grandson share pachyonychia congenita, a rare genetic condition — and the same thoughtful dermatologic care. ... Buff's story ... Buff Farrow, patient ... I live with a rare genetic condition called pachyonychia congenita, which makes my toenails and fingernails grow abnormally thick and causes painful callouses

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

Adherence to acne treatments: Flipped sides of the coin for physicians and patients

By Warren R. Heymann, MD Dec. 6, 2016 It takes a motivated, dedicated patient to adhere to their prescribed acne regimen. According to Moradi Tuchayi et al, primary nonadherence occurs when the medication is not even started. This may be due to lack of knowledge, confusion about usage, a weak

What to consider before selling your practice to a private-equity-backed group?

You’ve owned your dermatology practice for decades. You’ve treated hundreds of patients. You love your work and your ability to help people. ... But you are ready for a change, and want to shift more of your administrative and management duties to another source. ... If your practice is still

December 13, 2023

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Dec. 13, 2023 ... Isotretinoin exposure and risk of adverse male sexual health outcomes in acne patients DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Sparking the interest in Spark nevus Metronidazole for patients

November 1, 2023

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Nov. 1, 2023 ... Can oral nutraceuticals reduce isotretinoin side effects? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Exchanging plasma exchange for a novel approach — The potential of FcRn antagonists in dermatologic

Joining the “fold”: Squamous cell carcinoma complicating porokeratosis ptychotropica

By Warren R. Heymann, MD June 26, 2017 Coalescent erythematous papules involving bilateral buttocks. ... Credit: ... JAAD I know the variants of porokeratoses and can recite them as though I am the very model of a modern major general — Mibelli, linear, punctate, palmoplantar, DSAP, superficial disseminated, immunosuppression-related, and

Providing consistent quality care requires due diligence.

From the President ... Dr. Olbricht served as Academy president from March 2018 to March 2019. ... By Suzanne Olbricht, MD, July 2, 2018 Sometimes the news makes me cringe, especially reports about a physician or their non-physician providers making questionable treatment decisions. Even though the stories are usually about

PDF of psoriasis phototheraphy guideline treatment pathway

Ot her phot ot herapies for Target ed UVB localized plaque psoriasis: Excimer laser can be used for

Defending scope of practice

Academy defeats many scope of practice expansion bills in 2023 with more to follow in 2024. ... Feature ... By Ruth Carol, Contributing Writer, December 1, 2023 If wins are for celebrating, the American Academy of Dermatology Association (AADA) will be doing a lot of that in 2023 as it

What can dermatologists do to get appropriate coverage for serious skin conditions deemed cosmetic by payers?

Clinical Applications ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, August 1, 2023 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, talks with John Barbieri, MD, MBA,

Strategic plan

The work undertaken by the American Academy of Dermatology on behalf of its members, their patients, and the public is guided by a clear vision, mission, core values, and strategic goals. ... Vision ... Ensure healthy skin for all and end suffering from skin disease. ... Mission ... Advance excellence

Think that DIY acne trick is helping? Here’s what dermatologists want you to know

Board-certified dermatologist provides tips for clearer skin ahead of Acne Awareness Month ROSEMONT, Ill. (May 27, 2025) — Acne is one of the most common skin conditions, affecting nearly 85% of people at some point in their lives. With people increasingly turning to social media for skin care advice, at-home

A new chapter in vitiligo management

Recent advances in vitiligo treatment and research open doors for physicians and patients. ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, March 1, 2024 Since the Bronze Age, humans have recorded cases of vitiligo — and attempted to cure it. ... "3,400 years ago, ancient Indian texts called the ...

Spironolactone: An increasingly recognized hero in acne therapy

By David A. Wetter, MD July 1, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 26 In 1983, Bonnie Tyler released the catchy and powerful anthem, "Holding Out for a Hero." Emotion exudes from the lyrics: ... I need a hero I’m holding out for a hero ‘til the morning light He’s gotta be

Intestinal obstruction of justice raises a question for dermatology residency applicants: Are you a real doctor?

By Warren R. Heymann, MD Jan. 19, 2019 Hon. George M. Heymann ... "Are you a real doctor?" ... Every dermatologist has been asked this question. ... Ask Sam (not his real name). Last summer, he and his wife came for their annual skin cancer examinations. Sam, an ordinarily jovial

Unity and inspiration: A new year of advancing dermatology

From the President ... Dr. Desai served as Academy president from March 2024 to March 2025. ... By Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD, April 1, 2024 I’d like to begin my first column by sincerely thanking everyone for trusting me to serve as your president. This is the honor of

Caring for transgender patients

Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... Experts discuss cultural and medical competencies of providing care for transgender patients ... Experts discuss cultural and medical competencies of providing care for transgender patients ... By Victoria Houghton, assistant managing editor Cyndi Yag-Howard, MD, vividly remembers the

The concept of atrophoderma of pasini and pierini as morphea may be falling off a cliff

By Warren R. Heymann, MD Nov. 6, 2017 ... Clinical photos of idiopathic atrophoderma of Pierini and Pasini. ... Credit: ... JAAD Diagnosing Atrophoderma of Pasini and Pierini (APP) is reasonably straightforward — it usually presents in adolescents and young adults, more often in females, with sharply defined, single or

2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule

CMS finalizes payment changes for 2025 ... On Nov. 1, CMS released the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) final rule, setting the conversion factor at $32.3465, a 2.83% reduction from the 2024 rate of $33.2875. This adjustment includes a 0.00% update as required by MACRA, the expiration of the

Can tocilizumab deep six recalcitrant morphea?

By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Sept. 20, 2023 Vol. 5, No. 38 Glenda’s middle-aged ankles still hurt badly. I have been treating morphea enveloping her ankles for several years. With therapies including methotrexate, mycophenolate mofetil, clobetasol, calcipotriene, and physical therapy, her tenderness has improved from exquisite to barely tolerable.

How should dermatologists manage contact allergies to botanicals?

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

Cut it out!

From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, May 1, 2025 For most of us, our first instinct after diagnosing a melanoma is to cut it out quickly and definitively. For thin melanomas, this response is still usually appropriate; however,

May 14, 2025

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 14, 2025 ... What factors may contribute to premature hair graying? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : The malignant risk in circumscribed palmar or plantar hypokeratosis — Summoning Charles Dickens and

Advocacy Update July 2, 2024

IN THIS ISSUE / July 2, 2024 Advocacy win: Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina to rescind Modifier 25 Policy PBM advocacy wins for dermatology patients AADA state advocacy grant program opens Editor’s Note SkinPAC raises over $75,000 at ASMS Annual Meeting Payer Policy Advocacy win: Blue Cross Blue

Educate the public and boost our status

From the President ... Dr. Desai served as Academy president from March 2024 to March 2025. ... By Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD, July 1, 2024 Dear members, ... I hope that as you read this month's column, you and your loved ones are in the midst of enjoying a

Full disclosure

From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, June 1, 2023 Many of you know that I am married to an ob-gyn, so treating pregnant patients has always been easy for me. Even in the middle of the night, I

Why you should hear about the red ear syndrome

By Warren R. Heymann, MD July 22, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 29 Is it my imagination that the "by the way" comments at the presumed end of a patient encounter cause the most angst? Usually, it’s something like "Oh, I forgot to mention that I’m losing my hair!" Recently, at

PDF of Ibero Latin American College of Dermatology AM2020 presentation

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PDF of drug price tip sheet

which pharmacy or online fee you can gain access to specific generics for $10 or pharmacy has the best

Clinical Pearls archive

Clinical Pearls help prepare residents for the future by providing them with top tips from experts about what they should know about specific, key subject areas by the time they complete their residency. ... NEW! Melanoma pearls for residents ... by Michael E. Ming, MD, MSCE, FAAD ... Access the

September 8, 2021

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Sept. 8, 2021 ... A review of spironolactone for androgenetic alopecia DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Alarming but benign – The enigma of acute hemorrhagic edema of infancy What are the

What's hot?

What's hot ... June 27, 2019 In this monthly column, members of the ... Dermatology World Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Mallory Abate, MD ... Many dermatologists initiate a test dose of methotrexate, followed by laboratory evaluation prior to prescribing the second dose. However,

Denied!

Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... When a Medicare Part D patient is denied treatment, what are the options? ... When a Medicare Part D patient is denied treatment, what are the options? ...  By Allison Evans, assistant managing editor An elderly patient

Social media skin care trends: Dermatologists reveal the facts

Board-certified dermatologists provide tips for healthy skin ROSEMONT, Ill. (Oct. 29, 2024) — With the growing popularity of beauty influencers and viral skin care routines, social media is playing an integral role in shaping how people care for their skin. Popular trends like the glass-skin look, the Russian manicure, and

PDF of drug price tips for patients

1) which pharmacy or generics for $10 or less and some prescriptions are online pharmacy has the best

From the editor

From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, October 1, 2018 October is a wonderful month. The leaves are changing, days are getting shorter, and some of you may even get your first snowfall. There’s college football on and a pumpkin

What's the fuss about fungus?

Dermatologist nail experts discuss the diagnosis and management of onychomycosis as well as increasing resistance to anti-fungal therapies. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, January 1, 2024 Onychomycosis (tinea unguium) represents the highest proportion of nail disorders seen in clinical practice. With long and often unappealing therapeutic

American Academy of Dermatology Association Statement on Reports on Counterfeit Injectables

American Academy of Dermatology President Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD ROSEMONT, Ill. (Apr. 11, 2024) — The American Academy of Dermatology Association is alarmed by reports of patients suffering from illnesses resembling botulism after undergoing procedures that use possible counterfeit botulinum toxin, also known as botox. The concerning rise in

Dermatology benign, premalignant, and malignant destruction code utilization

The AADA coding team continues to educate dermatologists on the code utilization indicators for services provided in a dermatology setting. As a follow-up to the first in the series, ... How does your benign and malignant excision code utilization compare to the average in dermatology , the coding team has

Becker’s nevus: Mutations that shoulder responsibility

By Warren R. Heymann, MD Aug. 31, 2017 Systematized, bilateral Becker nevus with hypoplasia of left areola in 19-year-old man (Courtesy of Dr Carlos de la Torre, Pontevedra, Spain). ... Credit: ... JAAD My wife insisted I take a break from studying for the dermatology boards. ... "Warren, give it

Medical dermatology

Topical retinoid therapy for acanthosis nigricans: In the thick of it Rituximab and dermatomyositis: Dr. Samitz would be proud The naked truth about total body skin examination: A lesson from Goldilocks and the Three Bears Getting the gist of GIST cutaneous hyperpigmentation disease I never wanted chaperones — until now

Considerations for caring for the underinsured

You may find that a cash-only or concierge practice model fits your pathway in dermatology, but you should also consider how this model affects serving the needy. There are additional opportunities to assist the under-served through programs such as Medicaid or servicing under-insured patients. Consider the following resources to help

Advocacy Update Sept. 10 2024

IN THIS ISSUE / Sept. 10, 2024 Members demand Medicare physician payment reform at 2024 Legislative Conference Alabama dermatologists oppose dental scope expansion AADA supports appropriate payment for complex drug administration Attention dermatologists: Apply for new NASEM pediatric research committee Donate to SkinPAC Legislative Conference Members demand Medicare physician payment

October 23, 2019

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / October 23, 2019 ... Treating molluscum contagiosum: Ingenol mebutate vs. imiquimod DW Insights and Inquiries: Coming clean on bleach baths for atopic dermatitis Ancestry launches consumer genetic health testing CMS offers

The state of scope of practice

Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... Where do things stand with scope of practice legislation and how has the pandemic affected the law? ... Where do things stand with scope of practice legislation and how has the pandemic affected the law? ... By Emily

December 2, 2020

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Dec. 2, 2020 ... Surgical vs non-surgical interventions for basal cell carcinoma DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Pigmented onychomatricoma — Avoid getting nailed by misdiagnosis Derm Coding Consult : Coding for

GS-Health System Reform Principles

Americans should have access to affordable, quality dermatologic health care, including medications and treatments

Giving dermatology a boost

From the President ... Dr. Desai served as Academy president from March 2024 to March 2025. ... By Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD, June 1, 2024 Dear members, ... With Skin Cancer Awareness Month wrapping up and summer starting soon, I think this is a perfect time to reflect on

Advocacy Update Dec. 17 2024

IN THIS ISSUE / Dec. 17, 2024 Congress working to partially alleviate 2025 Medicare physician payment cut AADA works with Midwest Business Group on Health to educate employers Dermatology societies address patch testing policy issues AADA presses for iPLEDGE REMS program changes Take action: Comment on USP draft buffered lidocaine

One size does not fit all

Dermatologists discuss considerations and complexities in caring for older adults with skin cancer. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, February 1, 2024 In the same way that children cannot be treated as little adults, older adults (65+ years old) cannot be treated the same as younger adults.

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

PDF of Reducing Drug Prices: Tips for Patients

plan will have a link to its formulary, which is a list of It pays to shop around: The price of treatments

Growing up with dry, scaly skin

Born with a rare condition called lamellar ichthyosis, a young woman lives a normal life with support from her lifelong dermatologist, while advocating for herself and others. ... Abby's story ... Growing up with dry, scaly skin ... Learn how Abby Evans lives with lamellar ichthyosis, a genetic condition that

Cutaneous complications of immune checkpoint inhibitors

DermWorld highlights some of the common (and not-so-common) skin complications associated with ICIs and shares expert tips for management. ... Feature ... By Heidi Splete, Contributing Writer, March 1, 2024 Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) are a mainstay of immunotherapy for many cancer types — including breast, colon, liver, lung, skin,

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Happy 95th birthday, Mom! A Birthday vish in the Era of “Value-based” healthcare

By Warren R. Heymann, MD ... June 5, 2016 ... I am blessed that my mother is in reasonable health with a keen intellect. She’s a prolific reader, politically engaged, and still independent in mind, body, and spirit. ... She has fought medical ageism on several occasions. At age 88,

After 23 years, a syndrome converted me into an eflornithine believer

By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD July 12, 2023 Vol. 5, No. 28 I learned that Vaniqa (eflornithine - ... α -difluoromethylornithine [DFMO]) was discontinued. Topical eflornithine was released in 2000 to reduce facial hirsutism. When the drug was released, I recall being fascinated by the premise of its mechanism.

How can physicians better understand and communicate the risks associated with medications and treatments?

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

PDF of Jackson CV

I co-founded my practice after Hurricane Katrina 15 years Medical, Surgical, Cosmetic, and Laser Dermatology

Technology solutions to improve efficiency in your dermatology practice

Managing a dermatology practice involves maintaining high-quality patient care while ensuring operational efficiency and financial sustainability. As regulatory requirements and patient expectations evolve, adopting the right technology helps your practice keep up. Technology streamlines workflows, reduces administrative burdens, and enhances patient care. ... This guide offers an overview of essential

Which treatment modality of pyogenic granuloma is worth its weight in salt?

By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD July 31, 2024 Vol. 6, No. 31 I get palpitations with every pyogenic granuloma (PG) I encounter. Even though the clinical diagnosis is instant, my personal Jiminy Cricket dermatologist reminds me not to miss an amelanotic melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma, or cutaneous metastasis. If

February 16, 2022

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Feb. 16, 2022 ... A review of calcipotriol plus 5-fluorouracil for actinic keratosis DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome: From rupture to rapture? Delayed complications for FDA-approved HA dermal

Advocacy Update Nov 5 2024

IN THIS ISSUE / Nov. 5, 2024 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule released AADA supports legislation averting 2025 Medicare payment cut and providing one-year inflationary update FDA final guidance on insanitary conditions relevant to cosmetic tattooing Donate to SkinPAC Medicare Physician Payment 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final

May 29

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 29, 2019 ... Academy issues statement on sunscreen safety DW Insights and Inquiries : Life is just a bowl of cherry angiomas AccessDerm: Serving the underserved Anthem enforces modifier 25

March 13

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 13, 2019 ... Is routine laboratory monitoring for isotretinoin patients necessary? Welcome to Dermatology World Insights and Inquiries Innovative learning experiences equip members to provide compassionate patient care Scientists report

This month’s news from across the specialty

What’s hot ... June 1, 2024 In this monthly column, members of the  ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty.   ... Bryan Carroll, MD, PhD, FAAD An interventional study of aging in mice points to a new paradigm for rejuvenation ( ... Nature. 2024.

Knuckling down on knuckle pads

By Warren R. Heymann, MD April 1, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 13 Today is April Fools’ Day. Thus far, 2020 has felt like April Fools’ Year. All of us are dealing with COVID-19, 24/7. During World War II, morale was lifted by the song "There’ll be bluebirds over the White

September 7, 2022

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / S ept. 7, 2022 ... Are concentrations higher than 5% minoxidil of benefit for androgenic alopecia patients? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : BASCULE syndrome: Is something brewing with Bier spots? Emollient

Questions and answers: Evaluation and management (E/M) guidelines

Working with the AMA, the AAD’s coding experts are here to provide you with insightful solutions to your most common inquiries. In this informative question-and-answer article previously published in AMA CPT ... ® ... Assistant FAQ of August 2023, our coding team delves into the intricacies of coding for the

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. ...

Components of evaluation and management

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, May 1, 2018 Test your knowledge: Components of evaluation and management ... Take the quiz to see if you're

Advocacy Update Mar. 18, 2025

IN THIS ISSUE / Mar. 18, 2025 AADA outraged that Congress passed government funding without doc fix AADA advocates for dermatologists in CLIA lab director requirements FDA testing confirms minimal benzene in most benzoyl peroxide acne products, some voluntary recalls issued Add your voice and become an AADA Advocacy Key

AM23 Poster Exhibits Guidelines

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AM22 Poster Exhibits Abstract Submission Guidelines

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2024 AAD Annual Meeting - Poster Exhibits Sessions Guidelines

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2025 AAD Annual Meeting - Poster Exhibits Sessions Guidelines

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PDF of poster exhibits guidelines

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AAD | Prior Authorization’s Impact on Dermatologists

The Academy surveyed dermatology practices on prior authorization in 2020, breaking out those working at a solo practice, dermatology group, academic medical center, or a multi-specialty group. The findings show that prior authorizations are a significant burden. ... The Academy surveyed dermatology practices in 2020. Did you know? ... Dermatologists

Advocacy priorities for drug pricing

Patients should have access to the medications they need without burdensome costs. That’s why a comprehensive solution across the drug supply chain is needed to preserve access and address rising drug costs. ... A variety of factors have affected patients’ access to treatment, including market forces that have led to

Finding support for severe psoriasis

A dermatologist helps a patient with psoriasis manage his chronic condition–and navigate a complex insurance process known as step therapy. ... Joshua's story ... Joshua Rubin, patient ... For more than three decades, I’ve lived with severe psoriasis, a chronic, inflammatory skin disease that affects up to 3% of people

PDF of Supplementary tables for treating psoriasis patients with systemic non-biologics

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A fact sheet from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on the scheduled May 11, 2023 end of the COVID-19 public health emergency.

This fact sheet will cover the following: • COVID-19 vaccines, testing, and treatments; • Telehealth

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

Eradicating ectoparasites

Experts discuss treatment options and tips for successfully diagnosing and treating lice and scabies ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, October 1, 2022 Pediculosis (head, body, or pubic lice infestation) and scabies are caused by ectoparasites that are found to some degree in all human populations, with

Moving target

Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... Dermatologists have good options for treating actinic keratosis, but price fluctuations make picking the highest value option difficult ... Dermatologists have good options for treating actinic keratosis, but price fluctuations make picking the highest value option difficult ...

September 30, 2020

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / September 30, 2020 ... Private equity in dermatology, health care grows DermWorld Insights and Inquiries: New data to recall when considering radiation recall dermatitis Young Physician Focus : Prepping for round

What we have learned about E/M coding and reimbursement in 2021

Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, manager, coding & reimbursement, April 1, 2021 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in Derm Coding Consult. ... Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . On Jan. 1, 2021, changes were implemented to

Understanding patients’ rights to their medical records

Answers in Practice ... By Swapna Bhatia, MPH, manager, health technology & informatics, April 1, 2021 Each month DermWorld ... tackles issues "in practice" for dermatologists. This month Swapna Bhatia, MPH, the Academy’s Health Technology & Informatics manager, offers a summary of patients' rights to their medical records. A patient

This month's news from across the specialty

What's hot ... December 1, 2019 In this monthly column, members of  ... Dermatology World 's Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty.   ... BRYAN CARROLL, MD, PhD X marks the spot — PRAME expression for marking melanoma. PRAME ( ... PR eferentially expressed ... A

A February reflection on love — Love of dermatology, community, and family

From the President ... Dr. Desai served as Academy president from March 2024 to March 2025. ... By Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD, February 1, 2025 As we enter February, the month traditionally devoted to love, I find it an especially meaningful time to reflect on the things that bind

PDF of Kirsner optional letter

we are exceptionally well positioned to treat skin disease with evidenced based and innovative treatments

PDT for erosive pustular dermatitis of the scalp: Seeing the light (but reaching a different conclusion)

By Warren R. Heymann, MD June 9, 2016 Erosive Pustular Dermatitis of the Scalp (EPDS) is a relative common condition, typically seen on the actinically damaged scalps of the elderly men. Lesions characteristically present as hyperkeratotic, crusted erosions with varying degrees of pustulation. Lesions may become secondarily infected. The etiology

PDF of workflow for academic and multispecialty practices

Health System Virtual visit workflow for academic/university/large practice It is best to utilize

PDF of health system workflow for telehealth

Health System Virtual visit workfl ow for academic/university/large practice It is best to utilize the

This month’s news from across the specialty

What’s hot ... October 1, 2024 In this monthly column, members of the  ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty.   ... Mallory Abate, MD, FAAD How highly hereditable is melanoma? Prior studies have estimated that genetic predisposition is rare, with as few as 2.5%

Cosmetic or not, will this be covered?

Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, Manager, Lead Coding and Reimbursement Strategist, February 1, 2024 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld ... Coding Consult. Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . Dermatologists play a crucial role in

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January 29, 2025

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / January 29, 2025 ... Female pattern hair loss: Topical 17α-ethinyl estradiol with minoxidil vs. topical minoxidil DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Necrotizing infundibular crystalline folliculitis — Not yet crystal clear Treatment

Location codes

Location: In a nutshell ... For some procedures, there are different codes for specific anatomical regions. ... There are site-specific biopsy and destruction codes available, and these codes should be reported as long as the coding criteria and guidelines are met. ... You need to pay close attention to where

Cutaneous findings of COVID-19 in a pandemic hot zone

Clinical Applications ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, July 1, 2020 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Dermatology World ... talked to Joanna Harp, MD, director of the inpatient dermatology

What are treatment recommendations for managing CCCA?

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

Cyclosporine reaches the top of the SJS/TEN leaderboard

By Warren R. Heymann, MD Oct. 16, 2017 ... A, Sheet-like detachment, blisters, and raw erosions on back of patient with Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis. B, Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation accentuated in areas where detached epidermis was not left in situ. ... Credit: ... JAAD The first commentary in DI&I for 2017

It’s a great time to catch a code

Coding updates and practice management remain a high priority and we’re on it! ... We know your practice relies on knowing which codes to use, and how and when to use them. ... DermWorld published more than a dozen coding titles in 2024. Some examples are listed below. Catch these

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