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Handouts ... 2025 Innovation Academy, Chicago, IL, July 10-13 2025 Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, March 7-11 2024 Innovation Academy, Seattle, WA, August 1-4 2024 Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, March 8-12 2023 Innovation Academy, Tampa, FL, August 10-13 2023 Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, March 17-21 Sessions ... 2025 Innovation
CME & session evaluation archive
Claim CME & submit session evaluations ... Claim CME credit and submit session evaluations for attending previous Academy meetings: ... 2025 Innovation Academy, Chicago, IL, July 10-13 2025 Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, March 7-11 2024 Innovation Academy, Seattle, WA, August 1-4 2024 Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, March 8-12 2023
Glucose monitors: Not as sweet as they seem
By Christen M. Mowad, MD Oct. 9, 2019 Vol. 1, No. 31 ... The next contact allergen of the year has been announced early by the American Contact Dermatitis Society and it is an acrylate, isobornyl acrylate. (1) This chemical is a photopolymerizable monomer that has been used in industrial
AADA hosts largest Capitol Hill skin cancer check in a decade
On May 15, the AADA hosted its 10th annual Capitol Hill Skin Cancer Check and Health Fair with the Congressional Skin Cancer Caucus. This event was our largest to date, hosting 198 Hill staffers and 11 members of Congress, performing 127 skin checks, and providing 75 Reveal camera image results.
November
Issue ... November January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... Legally Speaking ... The modern payer contract
Pineapple and cicatricial pemphigoid: A need to dole out more studies
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Oct. 4, 2016 The benefits of pineapples have been touted in folk medicine for years. Increasing knowledge of its active ingredient bromelain has lead to a therapeutic pineapple renaissance. Bromelain is a complex natural mixture of proteolytic enzymes derived from pineapple (Ananas cosmosus) and possesses
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
To concierge or not concierge, that is the question
By Warren R. Heymann, MD June 10, 2017 After very long days of difficult patients (diagnostically, therapeutically, and otherwise), insurance denials, prior authorizations, business decisions, MACRA, et cetera, I think of the milkman Tevye from "Fiddler on the Roof," finally sitting down, and singing "If I Were a Rich Man."
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
Downloadable resources for dermatologists and patients
From the AAD: Resources for identifying and helping survivors of human trafficking For trainings, tutorials, and comprehensive resources on the topic of human trafficking: HEAL Trafficking Polaris Project — Human Trafficking Training A21 Campaign — Human Trafficking Training Resources United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) — Human Trafficking
The woolly culprit: Lanolin revealed as an uncommon cause of dermatitis on normal skin
By Christen Mowad, MD, FAAD Nov. 15, 2023 Vol. 5, No. 46 Excitement surrounding the "Allergen of the Year" may only be truly appreciated by those immersed in the field of contact dermatitis and patch testing, but each year the announcement is met with enthusiasm from the wider dermatology specialty.
Pathway to clarity simplified: Melanocytic Pathology Assessment Tool and Hierarchy for Diagnosis (MPATH-Dx) version 2.0
By Jason B. Lee, MD, FAAD July 16, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 28 In modern medical practice, clinical care guidelines have emerged to promote consistent and evidence-based practices to manage common diseases. In dermatology, the American Academy of Dermatology, in collaboration with the National Psoriasis Foundation, has published clinical guidelines
Payer contracts redux
Legally Speaking ... By Alice G. Gosfield, Esq., December 1, 2023 DermWorld ... covers legal issues in "Legally Speaking." This month’s author, Alice G. Gosfield, Esq. is a health care attorney at Alice G. Gosfield and Associates, P.C. Alice G. Gosfield, Esq ... In 2016, I wrote an ... article
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... November 1, 2023 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Craig Burkhart, MD, MS, MPH, FAAD All medical fields can learn from their past mistakes. The path to modern medical practice was not
Switching EHRs: Planning ahead
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, 2020 Physician use of electronic health records (EHRs) is a modern fact of life; so is physicians switching from one EHR to
A metabolic pathway that may allow dermatologists to run rings around porokeratoses
By Warren R. Heymann, MD July 31, 2019 Vol. 1, No. 21 "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 [disseminated superficial actinic porokeratosis], superficial disseminated, immunosuppression-related, and porokeratosis ptychotropica.
The modern payer contract
Legally Speaking ... Alice G. Gosfield, Esq. is a health care attorney at Alice G. Gosfield and Associates, P.C. ... By Alice G. Gosfield, Esq., November 1, 2016 Many physicians who have been in practice for a while remember the backlash against managed care in the late 1990s with talk
What's new in dermatology?
Experts break down diagnoses you didn't know about 10 years ago ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, March 1, 2022 The history of medical diagnosis traces back to ancient Egypt, where the first recorded examples can be found in the writings of Imhotep dating 2630–2611 BC. In the
Digging deeper into lupus erythematosus panniculitis
By Warren Heymann, MD May 5, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 18 Lupus erythematosus panniculitis (aka lupus erythematosus profundus, LEP) has a storied history. The famed clinician Harry Arnold noted that Kaposi (when he was Kohn) observed nodules in patients with lupus. (1) Debates and controversies ensued for decades, with many
Paging Dr. Google
Dermatologists discuss the consequences of self-practiced medicine and what physicians can do to educate patients ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, August 1, 2022 "There is no doubt that the modern internet age has empowered people with more information than ever before in human history. Like any tool,
Professionalism and Ethics
Ethics and medicine have been intertwined since the dawn of our profession. From the ancient Hippocratic Oath to the principle of ... primum non nocere to modern-day principlism, medical ethics have evolved over time. ... As public and professional interest in medical ethics increases, it is important for clinicians, researchers,
Dermatology coding essentials part 1: Pearls, pitfalls, and best practices
Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, Senior Manager, Coding & Reimbursement, April 1, 2026 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld Coding Consult. ... Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . Your ability to deliver excellent patient care
Pathway to reducing medical errors
By Jason B. Lee, MD, FAAD June 26, 2024 Vol. 6, No. 26 The 2000 landmark report by the Institute of Medicine ... To Err Is Human: Building a Safer Health System ushered in the patient safety movement in the modern era. (1) The report highlighted nearly 98,000 hospital deaths
A near miss
Dermatologists discuss patient safety issues in procedural dermatology. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, December 1, 2024 The 2000 landmark report by the Institute of Medicine, ... To Err Is Human: Building a Safer Health System ushered in the patient safety movement in the modern era, bringing
Happy 4th of July from DI&I
By Warren R. Heymann, MD July 3, 2018 George Washington contracted smallpox when he was 19 years old. Although he nearly succumbed to the disease, he survived with pockmark scars and life-long immunity. (1) He and other founders recognized the severity of smallpox and its threat to their independence and
Incident to: Old wine in modern bottles
Legally Speaking ... Alice G. Gosfield, Esq. is a health care attorney at Alice G. Gosfield and Associates, P.C. ... By Alice G. Gosfield, Esq., March 1, 2021 Every month, DermWorld ... covers legal issues in "Legally Speaking." This month’s author, Alice G. Gosfield, Esq., is a health care attorney
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
Home at last
... By Warren R. Heymann, MD Jan. 20, 2018 (This is a continuation of posts about my mother. Please see "Happy 95th Birthday Mom! A Birthday Wish in the Era of ‘Value-Based’ Healthcare" June 5, 2016 and "Medical Ego Inflation and a Lesson from Mom" October 31, 2016) ...
Academy physician leaders meet with federal legislators
On June 4, AADA physician leaders met with legislators in Washington, D.C., as part of the House Call on the Mall fundraiser hosted by the National Republican Congressional Committee and Rep. John Joyce, MD, FAAD (R-PA). During the event, AADA leaders reiterated the importance of Medicare physician payment reform. ...
What are the environmental effects of oxybenzone and other sunscreen ingredients?
Acta Eruditorum ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, October 1, 2018 In this month’s Acta Eruditorum column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, talks with Henry W. Lim, MD, and
AADA hosts 10th annual Capitol Hill Skin Cancer Check and Health Fair
Moving the needle ... By Apoorva Stull, Senior Manager, Advocacy Communications, May 1, 2024 DermWorld ... breaks down the latest highlights of AADA advocacy activities at the federal and state legislative and regulatory level. On May 15, the AADA hosted its 10th annual Capitol Hill Skin Cancer Check and Health
Happy Father’s Day
By Warren R. Heymann, MD June 18, 2017 It is ironic that the founding father of the American Academy of Dermatology, Howard Fox, was a bachelor with no children. He was undoubtedly influenced by his father, the beloved and internationally known dermatologist, George Henry Fox. We are their legacy, and
Advocacy Update Feb. 4 2025
IN THIS ISSUE / Feb. 4, 2025 Physician champions introduce Medicare physician payment fix in House Academy joins coalition urging less regulatory burdens in Medicare Advantage and Part D program AADA urges CMS to improve MVP framework Become an AADA Advocacy Key Contact Support dermatology champions in Congress through SkinPAC
April 29, 2026
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 29, 2026 ... A timeline for increased hair shedding from topical minoxidil DermWorld What’s Hot: Basal cell nevus syndrome CMS updates Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) form: What practices need to
Taking the challenge: Social media, adolescents, and the skin
By Albert C. Yan, MD June 12, 2019 Vol. 1, No. 14 Patterned skin injury can raise the specter of non-accidental trauma. However, over the past decade or so, striking examples of patterned skin injury have emerged among adolescents and pre-teens that share certain features: these are self-induced voluntarily; the
Advocacy Update Dec 9, 2025
IN THIS ISSUE / Dec. 9, 2025 AADA endorses annual inflationary update to Medicare payment legislation Upcoming formulary prior authorization changes to Blue Cross Blue Shield’s federal employee coverage Podcast highlights advocacy on dermatopathology payer and regulatory challenges AMA offering $1 million in community health program grants Peter Friedman, MD,
December 22, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Dec. 22, 2021 ... Can COVID-19 be transmitted through the skin? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Holiday greeting 2021 Derm Coding Consult : Anthem updates virtual visit policies No Surprises Act
What does the research say about the use of cannabinoids for the treatment of itch?
Clinical Applications ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, May 1, 2020 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, talks with Mark Bechtel, MD, about his
Advocacy Update Feb. 18 2025
IN THIS ISSUE / Feb. 18, 2025 AADA, house of medicine demand reversal of Medicare cut and provide a pay boost AADA highlights need for Medicare physician payment reform at House Committee on Ways and Means hearing Dermatology addresses new CLIA requirements for lab directors Legislators reject pharmacists’ effort to
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
March
Issue ... March January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... March is a strange month What's hot ... This month's news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ... What is the path forward for
January 17, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Jan. 17, 2024 ... Risk of skin cancers in patients with actinic keratoses DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : A cold abscess remains a cold case — Multiple neonatal staphylococcal cold abscesses
2026 AAD Annual Meeting: Opening ceremony and Keynote
Opening Ceremony ... Friday, March 27 | 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. ... Join us on Friday at Bellco Theatre for the Opening Ceremony of the 2026 AAD Annual Meeting, featuring opening remarks from AAD President Susan C. Taylor, MD, FAAD, president-elect candidate speeches, remarks from this year’s Gold Medal
2026 AAD Annual Meeting: Global Education Day
Global Educational Day of Dermatology at the 2026 AAD Annual Meeting is an opportunity for international societies who are ... member organizations of the ... International League of Dermatological Societies (ILDS) to hold an independent educational session the day before the official start of the AAD Annual Meeting on Thursday,
I’m not sure how to correctly code with the new 2021 E/M coding guidelines. What resources does the Academy offer?
Asked and Answered ... March 1, 2021 Members can find a high-level summary on what dermatologists need to know about the ... restructured E/M codes in the AAD’s Coding Resource Center. ... The AAD also offers an updated ... E/M coding tool , designed to reflect the revised tenets of
Tracking teledermatology: Before and after COVID
Facts at your fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, March 1, 2021 This month marks the one-year anniversary of the shutdown of schools, businesses, and medical practices in response to COVID-19. While teledermatology was not widely utilized prior to the start of the pandemic, it became a key part
How do I comply with OSHA?
OSHA’s Injury and Illness Prevention Program (I2P2) provides a framework by which employers can develop and maintain an effective workplace safety and health plan. The six major safety and health plan elements include the following. ... 1. Practice leadership: A dermatology practice should establish goals for its safety and health
How climate change and wildfire smoke can impact the skin
Studies show California wildfires led to an increase in the number of patients visiting dermatologists for flares in skin conditions NEW ORLEANS (March 17, 2023) — New research ... 1,2,3 ... shows that as wildfires are increasing in frequency, intensity and extent, and affecting air quality across the U.S., they
Digital marketing for dermatologists 101
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... Use these basics to build the perfect practice website ... Use these basics to build the perfect practice website ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor Why should dermatologists care about how they’re portrayed online? “It’s like the yellow
What are the public health and safety implications of using home acrylic nail kits?
Clinical Applications ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, November 1, 2024 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, DermWorld ... Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, talks with Brandon
October 9, 2019
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / October 9, 2019 ... Topical calcineurin inhibitors vs. topical corticosteroids for vitiligo DW Insights and Inquiries : Glucose monitors — Not as sweet as they seem American Board of Dermatology announces
AAD Board of Directors shed light on the strategic plan’s impact on members
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... Throughout the course of a five-week series, members of the AAD Board of Directors share their thinking on Academy programs that are meaningful and initiatives that might need improvement. In their dynamic, yet transparent Q&As,
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Nov. 15, 2023 ... Platelet-rich plasma vs. minoxidil in androgenetic alopecia treatment DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : The woolly culprit — Lanolin revealed as an uncommon cause of dermatitis on normal
Acetophenone azine: 2021 allergen of the year
Clinical Applications ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, July 1, 2021 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, talks with Denis Sasseville, MD, and Nadia
Researching therapeutic reformation of the capillary malformation: Arteriovenous Malformation Syndrome
By Warren R. Heymann, MD June 17, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 24 Small cutaneous lesions may have profound systemic implications. Astute dermatologists will recognize these lesions and assess patients accordingly, often to the surprise of referring physicians and patients alike. ... The Capillary Malformation – Arteriovenous Malformation (CM-AVM) syndrome was
Beware: Discordance abounds among pathologists in the diagnosis of melanocytic neoplasms
By Jason B. Lee, MD Dec. 4, 2019 Vol. 1, No. 38 Discordance in the histological diagnosis of melanocytic lesions has been an underemphasized and understudied problem, and, therefore, the scale and the impact of the problem is largely unknown. Over the years, there were small studies and observations suggesting
Beef tallow for eczema: Grade A prime or just another bum steer?
By Andrew C. Krakowski, MD, FAAD June 18, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 24 As a pediatric dermatologist, I have seen skin care trends come and go faster than a cow fleeing a branding iron. Lately, social media — especially herd-mentality platforms like TikTok — has been bullish on beef tallow
Screening firefighters for skin cancer
First Person ... By Christine Kannler, MD, FAAD, October 1, 2022 DermWorld’s ... First Person column offers Academy members the opportunity to share their personal reflections about how dermatology is changing and how they’ve adapted. Christine Kannler, MD, FAAD ... My brother was a firefighter in Chelsea, Massachusetts, an instructor
Changing the narrative: The AAD and education
by Melanie Tolley Hall Chief Communications and Marketing Officer, AAD In our ... first article , AAD Board member Abby VanVoorhees, MD, shared that the AAD will unveil its new brand in September. Having done branding work throughout my career in diverse institutions including Fortune 500 companies and hospital health
Key messages to communicate about Indoor tanning
Key messages ... Using indoor tanning beds can increase your risk of skin cancer, including melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. (1-15) ... Using tanning beds before age 20 can increase your chances of developing melanoma by 47%, and the risk increases with each use. (16) ... Women younger
July 31
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 31, 2019 ... Academy and NPF release new psoriasis phototherapy guidelines DW Insights and Inquiries : A metabolic pathway that may allow dermatologists to run rings around porokeratoses Having trouble
June 2, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 2, 2021 ... Acne and enthesitis: Is there an association? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Touching on contact pemphigus and pemphigus-like eruptions due to imiquimod Derm Coding Consult : Applying
From the editor
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, June 1, 2018 There's a horse in the waiting room and your patient is convinced the blisters on his arm resulted from a run-in with a 15-foot weed. It must be summer.
Dermatology is a taxing specialty
From the Editor ... Dr. Heymann is the physician editor of ... DermWorld . ... By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD, April 1, 2026 April 15 may be Tax Day, but every day is taxing for dermatologists. This issue of ... DermWorld focuses on making practice less taxing administratively and
If want to be a true leader, emulate the first president
By Warren R. Heymann, MD July 30, 2017 I recently had a discussion with our departing chief resident as he was about to embark on his academic career at UCLA. He was looking for sage advice — I focused on the need to maintain enthusiasm, wonder, curiosity, and dedication to
Hidradenitis suppurativa and socioeconomic status: Food for thought (and benefit)
By Warren R. Heymann, MD ... Oct. 2, 2016 ... We see many patients with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), especially in our Camden practice. I am certainly not surprised by the well-documented comorbidities of obesity and smoking (1), which may play a role in the pathogenesis of the disease. While
I’m tired
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, June 1, 2020 I hear that a lot these days. COVID-19 blew up the world as we knew it and the process has been, among other things, exhausting. Almost overnight we turned
When life gives you lemons
From the President ... Dr. Thiers served as Academy president from March 2020 to March 2021. ... By Bruce Thiers, MD, March 1, 2021 The last 12 months have been, inarguably, pretty sour. When I first assumed the office of Academy President we were embarking on a frightening journey into
March is a strange month
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, March 1, 2021 Other than the AAD Annual meeting (sadly, canceled for the second year, courtesy of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic), there’s usually not much to look forward to in March. Sure,
June 26, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 26, 2024 ... Finasteride vs. minoxidil for female pattern hair loss DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Pathway to reducing medical errors Cutaneous drug reactions to psychedelics and hallucinogens Trichophyton indotineae
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
Human resources: To outsource or not, that is the question
Human resource (HR) activities typically include staffing, compensation and benefits, training and development, safety and health, and employee management. Given these vast domains, a small dermatology practice may struggle to balance what can be done in-house and what should be outsourced. HR itself can often be outsourced but consider your
Virtual credit card payments
Electronic funds transfer (EFT) is a secure and efficient payment method used by health care organizations. EFTs enable direct deposits of funds from insurance companies into bank accounts, reducing administrative hassles. In contrast, virtual credit card (VCC) payments are made by insurance companies issuing single-use credit card numbers to physicians.
Firefighter Skin Cancer Checks
The AAD’s Firefighter Skin Cancer Checks Program gives dermatologists a chance to help the heroes who keep our communities safe by providing skin checks to firefighters at elevated occupational risk. To reach firefighters, the AAD has partnered with the ... Firefighter Cancer Support Network (FCSN) , but we still need
Biotin supplementation for hair and nail health: Does it pass the test?
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD November 17, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 46 When patients ask me about biotin supplementation for their hair or nails, the usual question is what dose they should take, not whether or not it has any value. High dose over-the-counter biotin supplements (≥ 5 mg/day,
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.
February 23, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Feb. 23, 2022 ... Frontal fibrosing alopecia: The effects of sunscreens and moisturizers DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : The vexing verruciform xanthoma DermWorld Young Physician Focus : The patient experience —
AAD 2019 Strategic Plan: Our vision for the future
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... The Academy Board of Directors and President Suzanne Olbricht, MD, convened during a special three-day working event to imagine what the organization should look like a decade from now. What they outlined and documented as
Advocacy Update Jul 29, 2025
IN THIS ISSUE / July 29, 2025 AADA VP-elect pushes for Medicare payment reform through SkinPAC AADA releases impact tables for 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule AADA outlines Medicare Advantage concerns in statement for House Ways & Means Subcommittees hearing CMS clarifies CLIA lab director requirements favorable to
Resident International Grant
International Travel ... The Academy reserves the right to modify or cancel the Resident International Travel Grant Program or specific grants made under this program based on circumstances in particular cities, regions, or countries. ... The fall 2023 application cycle for rotations July-December 2024 has been cancelled. Please check back
Cultivating a supportive work culture
Work culture is a collection of attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors that make up the regular atmosphere of your workplace. A healthy work culture is fundamental to good patient care and your own well-being. So what does it take to create a healthy, wellness-oriented, dynamic culture? ... To start, it takes
Sunscreens on trial
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... Dermatologists discuss the debate about the effects of sunscreen ingredients on the environment ... Dermatologists discuss the debate about the effects of sunscreen ingredients on the environment ... By Victoria Houghton, managing editor Over the last 10 years,
Thank you to the Academy staff
First Person ... By Misha Rosenbach, MD, March 1, 2021 DermWorld ... ’s First Person column offers Academy members the opportunity to share their personal reflections about how dermatology is changing and how they’ve adapted. Dr. Rosenbach submitted this column in the immediate aftermath of the disruption of the certification
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... July 1, 2024 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Mallory Abate, MD, FAAD Is topical 5-fluorouracil toxic to our pets? The answer is yes, as explained by Young et al in their
When the physician becomes the patient
Physicians with disabilities discuss what it’s like practicing medicine and how their experiences help shape patient care. ... Feature ... By Alllison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, October 1, 2024 Physicians are well practiced in caring for people with chronic illnesses and disabilities — both those that are visible and invisible.
Promising therapeutic developments for cutaneous lupus erythematosus: Interfering with interferon
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Aug. 17, 2022 Vol. 4, No. 33 Disfigurement due to scars and dyspigmentation complicating discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) can be devastating. The cornerstones of therapy for cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE) are steroids (topical, intralesional, systemic) and antimalarials (hydroxychloroquine, chloroquine, quinacrine). Secondary agents include immunosuppressive
CBD: Potential or placebo?
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... Potential applications and concerns regarding the use of cannabinoids in dermatology ... Potential applications and concerns regarding the use of cannabinoids in dermatology ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor This recent Mother’s Day holiday, shoppers may have observed
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
The nexus of VEXAS syndrome
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD December 1, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 47 You may not be familiar with VEXAS (Vacuoles, E1 enzyme, X-linked, Autoinflammatory, Somatic) syndrome, but it is conceivable that you have already unknowingly encountered patients with the disorder. ... To appreciate the clinical nuances of the VEXAS
Deciding the right time for treatment
Experts discuss neoadjuvant vs. adjuvant immunotherapy for melanoma — and recent advances in the neoadjuvant space. ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, May 1, 2025 "The melanoma landscape, especially in the last decade or so, has changed remarkably in ways I never thought I would see in my
May 5, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 5, 2021 ... Is dutasteride an effective treatment for frontal fibrosing alopecia? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Digging deeper into lupus erythematosus panniculitis Which herbal supplements may affect autoimmune skin
Diversifying the specialty can result in high quality access to dermatologic care
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... Diversifying the specialty can result in high-quality access to dermatologic care Providing access to dermatologic care continues to present challenges in dermatology with demand for services outstripping supply in many locations nationwide. As such, access
July 21, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 21, 2021 ... AADA secures iPLEDGE win DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Getting to the heart of neonatal lupus erythematosus DermWorld Young Physician Focus : Advancing the cause Cutaneous reactions
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
Documenting encounters when you suspect trafficking
The ICD-10 was the first edition to publish diagnostic codes for suspected and known human trafficking, including commercial sexual exploitation. On December 5, 2019, HEAL Trafficking and the International Center for Missing and Exploited Children convened national experts to develop draft guidelines and training requirements to inform the safe and
Revenue cycle best practices
Derm Coding Consult ... By Tiffany E. McFarland, RHIT, CPCD, Analyst, Coding & Reimbursement, December 1, 2025 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld ... Coding Consult. Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . In today’s increasingly complex health care environment, dermatology practices, whether solo or
What are the legal risks associated with social media and online review sites?
Legally Speaking ... Daniel F. Shay, Esq. is a health care attorney at Alice G. Gosfield and Associates, P.C. ... By Daniel F. Shay, Esq, November 1, 2019 Social media usage continues to grow. For example, as of June 2019, Facebook boasts 1.59 billion active users per day. Physicians and
The physician view of employment agreements
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 1, 2023 DermWorld ... covers legal issues in "Legally Speaking." This month’s author, Daniel F. Shay, Esq. is a health care attorney at
Innovative learning experiences equip members to provide compassionate patient care
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... Excellence in dermatology through education and advocacy . One of five strategic goals under the Academy’s ... new Strategic Plan , this reflects the Academy’s commitment to providing dermatologists with the education and environment that
Practical steps to an environmentally friendly office
Answers in Practice ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, March 1, 2021 DermWorld ... talks to David Fivenson, MD, — founder of Fivenson Dermatology in Ann Arbor, Michigan — about steps his practice has taken to reduce its carbon footprint. DermWorld: Tell us about your practice. Dr. Fivenson: I’ve been
Primer on payer contract issues
Answers in Practice ... By Lou Terranova, Associate Director, Practice and Payment Policy, and Teresa Salaway, Senior Manager, Practice and Payment Policy, October 1, 2024 Each month, DermWorld ... tackles issues "in practice" for dermatologists. This month, AADA regulatory and payment policy staff highlight critical elements of payer contracts for
HIV 40th anniversary: An oral history
Reflecting on dermatology’s contributions to the investigation and treatment of HIV/AIDS ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, June 1, 2021 As the world continues to wrestle with the aftershocks of COVID-19, this June marks the 40th anniversary of another deadly virus. Since its first identification in the summer
We’re in hot water! Vibrio vulnificus infections are heading north
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Dec. 16, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 49 When driving to work, I usually listen to our local 24-hour news station, paying half-attention as I’m mentally sorting out the upcoming day’s agenda. Upon hearing a report of several cases ... Vibrio vulnificus (Vv) at my hospital
Shedding light on tumoral melanosis
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Oct. 9, 2024 Vol. 6, No. 41 Tumoral melanosis (TM) is a worrisome and confounding lesion for dermatologists and dermatopathologists alike. TM presents as darkly pigmented macules, papules, or nodules mimicking the appearance of a melanoma. Most cases are associated with either partial or
Isotretinoin and diabetes: Of familiarity and surprise
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD July 6, 2022 Vol. 4, No. 27 On a gloriously sparkling, warm spring afternoon in 2009 I sat with my family in the right field bleachers of the new Yankee Stadium as the Bronx Bombers took on the Phillies. I relished the expansive majesty
Sulzberger Institute Grant
The Sulzberger Institute for Dermatologic Education, part of the American Academy of Dermatology, provides grant support for innovative initiatives in education and technology. Grants typically provide funds to help dermatologists begin projects that will improve patient care. Apply below! There is also a ... separate award for a lectureship .
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
This month's news from across the specialty
What's hot ... March 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 The American Journal of Public Health published a series of analyses on wasteful spending in United States health
Modifier 25 and E/M coding in 2021
Derm Coding Consult ... By Cynthia Stewart, CPC, COC, CPMA, CPC-I, manager, coding & reimbursement resources, March 1, 2021 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in Derm Coding Consult. ... Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . The recently released 2021 CPT ... ® ... office or
Exchanging plasma exchange for a novel approach: The potential of FcRn antagonists in dermatologic autoimmune disease
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Nov. 1, 2023 Vol. 5, No. 44 Pemphigus vulgaris (PV) and pemphigus foliaceus (PF) are potentially life-threatening disorders demanding aggressive therapy with all the finesse and skill that dermatologists can muster. PV is characterized by IgG autoantibodies targeting desmoglein (Dsg)‐3, which is associated with
Double check, pause...and proceed
What dermatologists can learn from quality efforts in surgery ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, content specialist, October 3, 2016 As the culture of health care and developing regulatory trends continue to move in an increasingly quality-focused direction, dermatologists may soon find themselves under more scrutiny. Wrong-site surgery is one
Taking woolly hair to heart
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD October 27, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 43 Woolly hair (WH) appears as strongly coiled hair — it may be localized or diffuse, with the latter often associated with syndromes affecting the heart, gastrointestinal tract, or central nervous system. ... This commentary will briefly touch
Lagging ahead: LAG-3 checkpoint inhibition for advanced melanoma
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD May 11, 2022 Vol. 4, No. 19 Checkpoint inhibition has revolutionized the treatment of advanced melanoma over the past decade, beginning with the release of the anti-CTLA4 checkpoint inhibitor ipilimumab (Yervoy). This was followed by the development of the anti-PD-1 inhibitors pembrolizumab (Keytruda) and
Malignant syphilis: History in the making
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Jan. 3, 2024 Vol. 6, No. 1 As our new academic year commences, soon I will remind our new residents of Sir William Osler's famous aphorism, "He who knows syphilis knows medicine." As the great mimicker, our trainees will never go astray by including
The ironclad promise of ferroptosis
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Jan. 25, 2023 Vol. 5, No. 4 As checkpoint inhibition of programmed cell death protein 1 (PD1) has become standard oncologic therapy, it is easy to forget that this revolutionary therapy is barely a decade old. Until 1972, cell death was considered passive and
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
A change of tack
The evolution of clinical trials reflects a growing focus on efficiency, safety ... Feature ... By Victoria Houghton, assistant managing editor, July 1, 2016 During the mid-eighteenth century, sailors from all over Europe were dying at sea in droves. However, these shipmen weren’t succumbing to warfare, but rather, scurvy. James
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
What is the path forward for treating children with severe atopic dermatitis with dupilumab?
Clinical Applications ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, March 1, 2021 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, talks with Amy Paller, MD, about her
Demystifying step therapy
Get familiar with the appeals process, your state’s laws, and what’s happening with reform efforts ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, March 1, 2021 For many dermatologists, step therapy is an unwelcome and familiar hurdle, often requiring careful navigation of an onerous appeals process while patients fail to
Three life lessons
From the President ... Dr. Hruza served as Academy president from March 2019 to March 2020. ... By George Hruza, MD, MBA, April 1, 2019 I am honored and humbled to lead this great organization. I want to thank Dr. Suzanne Olbricht for her strong leadership over this past year
What to know about coding dermatology encounters after the Public Health Emergency (PHE) and beyond
Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, Manager, Lead Coding and Reimbursement Strategist, January 1, 2025 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld ... Coding Consult. Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . Editor ’s Note: The online version
More than just avocado toast
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... How to recruit and retain millennial doctors ... How to recruit and retain millennial doctors ... By Emily Margosian, content specialist Rose gold iPhones aside, millennials are making waves in health care. Currently the largest living generation —
Legal vs. ethical dilemmas in dermatology
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... Your heart says ‘yes,’ but your lawyer says ‘no’ — experts weigh in on how to make the right choice ... Your heart says ‘yes,’ but your lawyer says ‘no’ — experts weigh in on how to make
The tech connection
New tools boost peer-to-peer physician communication ... Feature ... By Ruth Carol, Contributing Writer, March 1, 2022 The patient-physician relationship isn’t the only one impacted by social distancing due to COVID-19. The pandemic has taken a toll on peer-to-peer communication, as well. Asking a colleague about a suspicious lesion isn’t
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,
How to hire a great practice manager
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... Finding the right fit for your practice ... Finding the right fit for your practice ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor Behind the scenes, who keeps your practice running? According to the 2017 AAD Practice Profile Survey, 64%
A mixed bag
A burgeoning style of dermatologic care that combines traditional medicine with evidence-based alternatives is taking shape ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, assistant managing editor, August 1, 2021 As a child, Peter Lio, MD, FAAD, was an enthusiast for all things mysterious — telepathy, Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster. Despite
First 100 days: Contain COVID-19
Dermatologists will likely have to wait before the Biden administration turns its attention to health care issues impacting the specialty. ... Feature ... By Ruth Carol, contributing writer, March 1, 2021 The novel coronavirus will dominate the Biden administration’s health care agenda in 2021. Depending on how quickly the COVID-19
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
That's not me!
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... How to protect yourself from physician identity theft ... How to protect yourself from physician identity theft ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor In 2017 alone, there were 16.7 million victims of identity fraud, according to data from
Dermatology issues in the news
Talking points: FDA proposal on new sunscreen ingredient ... The American Academy of Dermatology Association applauds the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for taking the first steps in more than two decades to provide more safe and effective sunscreen options to the American public. ... The agency announced that they
From Down Under to all over: Kava-induced cutaneous adverse reactions
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD June 11, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 23 Firmly ensconced in my bucket-list travel time, I eagerly anticipate our trip to New Zealand, Tasmania, and mainland Australia in January 2025. ... (Editor’s note: This piece was written prior to the trip.) As a dermatologist, I
Extinguishing burnout
Managing low morale in medicine. ... Feature ... By Megan Bennett, Staff Writer, January 1, 2026 About five years into her practice, Lisa Swanson, MD, FAAD, began feeling the symptoms of occupational burnout. ... "It’s kind of an insidious process where it’s probably been creeping up for a while, but
Side gig
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... What can physicians do in addition to clinical services, and how do you get started? ... What can physicians do in addition to clinical services, and how do you get started? ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor While
No longer on display
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... After a resurgence of syphilis, dermatologists find themselves as syphilologists...once again ... After a resurgence of syphilis, dermatologists find themselves as syphilologists...once again ... By Allison Evans, assistant managing editor Christopher Columbus. Oscar Wilde. Al Capone. What do
Examining the monograph
Dissecting the FDA’s proposed rule on the over-the-counter sunscreen monograph and what dermatologists might expect in the coming years. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, assistant managing editor, November 1, 2020 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been regulating sunscreen since the beginning of the monograph system in
AAD/A Presidential citations
Congratulate award winners ... Use our online form to ... congratulate a Presidential Citation Award recipient . ... 2025-2026 Executive Committee Leadership ... Murad Alam, MD, MSCI, MBA, FAAD ... In recognition of your exemplary service as a 2025–2026 member of the American Academy of Dermatology’s Executive Committee, Board of
Social media in medicine
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... How can you use social media to enhance your career and promote your practice? ... How can you use social media to enhance your career and promote your practice? ... By Danielle Tokarz, staff writer The concept of