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A string of (clinical) pearls about drug-induced linear IgA disease
The late sage Wallace Clark taught me that once a diagnosis is secured, thinking ceases. Admittedly in cases of drug-induced linear IgA dermatosis (DI-LAD) that I have encountered (due to vancomycin), once the diagnosis was suspected and confirmed, I never gave it too much thought. Recent findings in the DI-LAD
Cyclosporine reaches the top of the SJS/TEN leaderboard
The first commentary in DI&I for 2017 included a New Year’s resolution “to try either cyclosporine or etanercept the next time I see a case of SJ/TEN.”
Gold Medal Award
The Gold Medal award is the Academy’s highest honor. It is presented on a highly selective basis in recognition of outstanding and exceptional service to the specialty of dermatology in the science, teaching and practice of cutaneous medicine and surgery. It is also considered for those who have made an
Education
Learn about the Academy's new rebranding initiative, and its focus on gold-standard education.
CME by the numbers!
The AAD strives to deliver the gold standard in dermatologic education, and Academy members took advantage of that in 2025. Thousands of members seized the opportunity to earn CME in 2025.
On the front lines during COVID-19
Dermatology World Weekly talks with Linda Stein Gold, MD, recently chosen as the AAD’s next vice president-elect and the current division head of dermatology at the Henry Ford Health System, about how dermatologists have stepped in during the COVID-19 crisis.
Sebaceous carcinoma — Double trouble
Sebaceous carcinoma may appear de novo or as part of the Muir-Torre syndrome. Germline testing for Muir-Torre syndrome is the gold standard for diagnosis.
AAD letter to the Wall Street Journal in response to “$500,000 Pay, Predictable Hours: How Dermatology Became the ‘It’ Job in Medicine”
American Academy of Dermatology President Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD Letter to the editor originally submitted to the Wall Street Journal ... on Nov. 20, 2024 ROSEMONT, Ill. (Dec. 2, 2024) — On behalf of the American Academy of Dermatology and its 21,000 members, I am writing to express very serious concerns
Education
Learn about the Academy's new rebranding initiative, and its focus on gold-standard education.
Education
Learn about the Academy's new rebranding initiative, and its focus on gold-standard education.
Education
Learn about the Academy's new rebranding initiative, and its focus on gold-standard education.
AAD education: The Gold Standard
From the President ... Dr. Taylor is the Academy’s former president. ... By Susan C. Taylor, MD, FAAD, November 1, 2025 Taking care of dermatologists so that they can take care of their patients...and their practices Dear members, ... The AAD’s educational programming sets the gold standard for dermatologic education.
American Academy of Dermatology Association Applauds Introduction of The Patients First Act Aimed at Medicare Physician Reform
Statement from Murad Alam, MD, MSCI, MBA, FAAD, President, American Academy of Dermatology Association ROSEMONT, Ill. (July 15, 2026) — The American Academy of Dermatology Association applauds Academy member Representative John Joyce, MD, FAAD (R-PA), for introducing bipartisan, comprehensive Medicare physician payment reform legislation, the Patients First Act. The Academy
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
What are the implications of clotrimazole-betamethasone dipropionate for nonfungal skin conditions?
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, September 1, 2024 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, DermWorld ... Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, talks with Avrom
Cosmetic complications
Dermatologists offer insight and instruction for approaching procedural afflictions. ... Feature ... By Laura Vernaci, Contributing Writer, September 1, 2025 It goes without saying that dermatologists do everything in their power to keep their patients safe and avoid complications or adverse events. However, stay in the business long enough and
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
Happy 4th of July from DI&I
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 took all measures at their disposal to
AAD education: A crash course
DermWorld highlights the Academy’s educational development strategy. ... Feature ... By Matthew Walsh, Member Communications Specialist, November 1, 2024 "Our vision is for the Academy to be recognized as the gold standard source of education for dermatologists," said Amit Garg, MD, FAAD, chair of the Academy’s Council on Education. "Maintaining
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... March 1, 2026 In this monthly column, members of the DermWorld ... Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. Harry Dao Jr., MD, FAAD Injectable biologics remain the gold standard for achieving optimal clinical responses in psoriasis, but fear of injections leads many
Getting the GIST cutaneous hyperpigmentation disease
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Nov. 6, 2019 Vol. 1, No. 35 Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are mesenchymal malignancies arising from the interstitial cells of Cajal (cells that create bioelectrical slow wave potential, leading to smooth muscle contraction, thereby aiding peristalsis). GISTs were initially recognized by identification of KIT (CD117)
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 —
Are you a rash whisperer?
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... Patch test. Identify allergens. Avoid them. If only it was that simple to diagnose and treat patients with allergic contact dermatitis. ... Patch test. Identify allergens. Avoid them. If only it was that simple to diagnose and treat
What you need to know about minoxidil
Experts discuss the safe and effective use of minoxidil as well as promising new modes of delivery. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, July 1, 2026 Oral minoxidil was first approved by the FDA to treat refractory hypertension. The observation of hypertrichosis in these patients led to
COVID-19 dermatology registry
The Academy is bringing together dermatologists to report on the dermatologic manifestations of COVID-19. This anonymous reporting registry is helping the Academy gather and disseminate important information regarding the infection and how it impacts patients.
Session handouts and meetings archive
View previous AAD meeting sessions, handouts, poster exhibits, and floor plans.
Battling bugs...that aren't there
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... Dermatologists embrace empathy, antipsychotics to help patients with psychocutaneous disease ... Dermatologists embrace empathy, antipsychotics to help patients with psychocutaneous disease ... By Jan Bowers, contributing writer Dermatologists are well equipped to diagnose and treat all manner of
Welcome to Dermatology World Insights and Inquiries
Learn more about Welcome to Dermatology World Insights and Inquiries at aad.org
Recognizing Trichophyton indotineae
In the last decade, a recently emerged dermatophyte species, Trichophyton indotineae, has been causing major outbreaks of severe, difficult-to-treat, and frequently relapsing infections in South Asia among immunocompetent patients.
Shingles and the battle of the bulge
Learn more about Shingles and the battle of the bulge at aad.org
CME & session evaluation archive
Claim CME credit and submit session evaluations for attending previous Academy meetings.
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.
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.
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
DI&I encore: Better than a back scratcher?
The potential toxicity of the combination of topical ketamine/amitriptyline/lidocaine (TKAL) was discussed in a recent entry detailing the encephalopathic findings in an octogenarian Parkinsonian man with atopic dermatitis who was treated with the compound.
The “rope” sign is knot pathognomonic: Autoimmunity ties the etiologies together
The “rope” sign is a dramatic finding presenting as a linear to curvilinear cords (“cordonifom”) on the lateral chest. It was originally described as an uncommon, but specific feature of Interstitial Granulomatous Dermatitis with Arthritis (IGDA), and has been considered pathognomonic for that disorder. That perspective is no longer tenable.
Alarming but benign: The enigma of acute hemorrhagic edema of infancy
Read the September 8, 2021 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on acute hemorrhagic edema of infancy.
Taking biologics to heart
Comorbidities related to psoriasis have dominated the dermatologic literature for more than a decade since Joel Gelfand published his seminal paper.
How to check for bedbugs
Board-certified dermatologist’s tips ROSEMONT, Ill. (March 14, 2024) — Bedbugs can make you itch just by thinking about them. These tiny, reddish-brown insects that feed on blood are notorious for infiltrating hotel rooms and luggage, hitchhiking their way back to a new home virtually undetected. ... "Understanding what to be
Not just for boys: X-linked erythropoietic protoporphyria
I was anxiously awaiting the results of erythrocyte protoporphyrin levels obtained from a 4 year-old boy who avoids sunlight because his “skin hurts” when not in the shade. Until I read the article by Balwani, et al (1), I was unaware of the existence of X-linked erythropoietic protoporhyria (XLEPP), also
Diagnosis coding updates for 2026
Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, Senior Manager, Coding and Reimbursement, November 1, 2025 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld ... Coding Consult. Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Educating the public – Summer meeting coverage
See exciting examples of how the Academy has succeeded in putting dermatologists at the forefront of the media on issues related to skin, hair, and nails.
Angiosarcomas and morbid obesity: An enormous problem
More than a third of US adults are obese (body mass index, BMI greater than 30), per the CDC website. Patients with severe obesity (BMI greater than 40) or morbid obesity (BMI greater than 50) have far more serious health consequences than those who are moderately obese.
Academy presence elevated during awareness months and days
Skin Cancer Awareness Month, Hair Loss Awareness Month shine in particular. Part of the Academy’s robust public education involves utilizing various awareness months and days throughout the year to share information with the public that is relevant to the awareness campaign in question.
The woolly culprit: Lanolin revealed as an uncommon cause of dermatitis on normal skin
Lanolin is the 2023 Allergen of the Year and is present in many personal care and industrial products. For those who have a positive patch test to lanolin, it is important to remember the “lanolin paradox” where patients have a positive patch test but tolerate lanolin on normal skin.
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
Advocacy Update Sept. 29, 2026
SkinPAC surpasses its previous fundraising record, raising more than one million dollars.
January 31, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Jan. 31, 2024 ... Dupilumab vs. upadacitinib for atopic dermatitis DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Early-onset hypertension associated with extensive capillary malformations — A new worry to raise dermatologists’ blood pressure
View all AAD's awards, grants, and scholarships and their past winners
See the full selection of Academy awards, grants, and scholarships. You can view winners, learn more about the awards, see open awards, and much more.
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
Skin Cancer Awareness Month campaign reaches billions!
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and in 2024 the Academy once again undertook a robust effort to spread awareness to the general public. Similar content did very well in 2022, did even better in 2023, and shows no signs of stopping in 2024!
Time to break up with your old break room
The break room can often go neglected because it may not be valued the same way as the other areas of the office, where important patient care work takes place. But that is a short-sighted view of how much this space can contribute to your practice’s overall success.
Advocacy Update Feb. 4 2025
The AADA is pleased that physician champions in the U.S. House introduced a bipartisan bill to address the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule cut.
Advocacy Update June 30, 2026
AADA President Murad Alam, MD, MSCI, MBA, FAAD, met with federal legislators on Medicare physician payment reform in Washington, DC.
Advocacy Update May 5, 2026
In response to advocacy by the AADA and other specialty societies, UnitedHealth Care will delay any adverse payment decisions related to Medicare Advantage referral requirements starting on May 1.
Dupilumab: The first year
When introduced as dermatologist to a new acquaintance, I’m sure you have heard: “Dermatology is a great field – you don’t cure anybody, so they keep coming back!” Trust me. It’s no joy to see patients with recalcitrant, severe, life-altering, debilitating diseases such as atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, recalcitrant mycosis fungoides, et
The Venetian antithesis: Treating median canaliform nail dystrophy
Median canaliform nail dystrophy is easy to recognize but difficult to treat. Recent reports utilizing tazarotene foam, dupilumab, and marigold offer some promise that warrant further study with appropriate trials.
The importance of spreading skin cancer awareness
From the President ... Dr. Alam is the Academy’s current president. ... By Murad Alam, MD, FAAD, May 1, 2026 Dear members, ... The Academy is dedicated to public education and takes its role as one of the largest sources of skin, hair, and nail health care information seriously. As
PASI 100 and the perfection paradox
I am not a psychiatrist, but over the years I have concluded that my patients’ happiness is more supratentorial than epidermal.
A Trumpian analysis of infliximab-induced follicular mucinosis: Something’s going on here
Williams et al presented two cases of biopsy-proven facial follicular mucinosis (FM), apparently induced by infliximab, with a normal tissue CD4/CD8 ratio of 2/1 and the presence of CD7, thereby ruling out CTCL. The first case was a 23 year-old man with Crohn disease; the other patient was a 16
Refocusing on rosacea
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... Experts reexamine the disease's classification ... Experts reexamine the disease's classification ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor ‘Tis the season for rosy cheeks. However, for patients with rosacea, a St. Nicholas-worthy flush can be a major source of
Taking the challenge: Social media, adolescents, and the skin
Learn more about Taking the challenge: Social media, adolescents, and the skin at aad.org
Advocacy Update Dec 9, 2025
The AADA endorsed a House bill that would include an annual inflationary update to the Medicare physician fee schedule, the Academy’s top federal advocacy priority.
Donate to the AAD
Donate to the American Academy of Dermatology and help support critical community programs and services to improve the lives of patients, educate the public, and advance the dermatology specialty.
Donate to the AAD
Donate to the American Academy of Dermatology and help support critical community programs and services to improve the lives of patients, educate the public, and advance the dermatology specialty.
Early-onset hypertension associated with extensive capillary malformations: A new worry to raise dermatologists’ blood pressure
Patients presenting with extensive capillary malformations (port wine stains) on the trunk and extremities should be routinely screened for early-onset hypertension.
The vexing verruciform xanthoma
Read the February 24, 2022 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on verruciform xanthoma.
Advocacy Update Feb. 18 2025
The AADA joined over 130 national and state physician organizations led by the AMA demanding Congress act to reform Medicare physician payment.
Advocacy Update July 21, 2026
New legislation introduced would modernize the Medicare physician payment system.
Advocacy Update July 28, 2026
President’s message on Academy’s efforts on fighting proposed Dermatology cuts.
Advocacy Update Mar. 18, 2025
The AADA is outraged that Congress once again passed a government funding bill that did not include relief to stop this year’s 2.8% Medicare physician payment cut.
Changing the narrative: The AAD and education
Discover the AAD's new brand and its four core elements: education, advocacy, innovation, and member-centricity. Learn about the importance of education and how the AAD is innovating to meet the changing needs of dermatology professionals.
Changing the narrative: The AAD rebrand
Learn about the Academy's new rebranding initiative, which focuses on four key elements of improvement: education, advocacy, member-centricity, and innovation. Articles guide readers through what to expect from each of the four elements.
The AAD’s robust public education strategy
Taking care of dermatologists so that they can take care of their patients...and their practices. ... From the President ... Dr. Taylor is the Academy’s former president. ... By Susan C. Taylor, MD, FAAD, May 1, 2025 Dear members, ... As you may know, the Academy’s public education efforts successfully
Tarrying for tapinarof
Read the January 12, 2022 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on tapinarof.
Cosmetic conundrums
Contact dermatitis experts discuss key cosmetic allergens and how to investigate which product may be causing a patient’s allergic reaction. ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, September 1, 2023 Thousands of substances can cause an allergic skin reaction, offering a broad lineup of potential "suspects" for contact dermatitis
Every engine needs a tune-up.
Secretary-Treasurer Report ... By Daniel D. Bennett, MD, FAAD, November 1, 2023 The key to longevity in any endeavor is consistent maintenance. The AAD’s strategic plan is the engine that drives our mission to "advance excellence in dermatology," and like any machine, our strategic plan requires re-examination every so often.
April 22, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 22, 2020 ... Are you exempt from the COVID-19 FMLA and paid sick leave provisions? DW Insights and Inquiries: The profound dermatological manifestations of COVID-19: Part IV - Cutaneous features
November
Issue ... November January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... They are hot. What’s hot ... This month’s news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ... What can dermatologists do to advocate for expanded
Turning a blind eye on second opinions
When providing second opinions as a dermatologist or dermatopathologist, you may see a clearer picture if you are blinded first.
Eosinophilic pustular folliculitis: Six decades of progress
DermWorld Insights and Inquiries ... By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD, March 1, 2026 Vol. 8, No. 3 Eosinophilic pustular folliculitis (EPF) is a quizzical disorder. In 1965, Ise and Ofuji described the case of a 42-year-old woman who "repeatedly developed crops of small pustules on the face, the trunk,
The rosy reality of coffee
I have never discouraged caffeine in rosacea patients, because of a brilliant study by Jonathan Wilkin that I read early in my residency.
The concept of atrophoderma of pasini and pierini as morphea may be falling off a cliff
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 multiple round to oval, hyperpigmented, depressed lesions with a “cliff-drop” border. Unusual presentations may include congenital lesions (1) or with a Blaschkoid
As molecular knowledge of PROS expands, lesions contract
Somatic activating mutations in the phosphatidylinositol-3-kinase/AKT/mTOR pathway manifest as heterogeneous segmental overgrowth phenotypes Historically, the clinical diagnoses in patients with PIK3CA activating mutations have included Fibroadipose Hyperplasia or Overgrowth (FAO), Hemihyperplasia Multiple Lipomatosis (HHML), Congenital Lipomatous Overgrowth, Vascular Malformations, Epidermal Nevi, Scoliosis/Skeletal and Spinal (CLOVES) syndrome, macrodactyly, Fibroadipose Infiltrating Lipomatosis,
AAD's DataDerm Recognized EHRs
Find information on EHRs that integrate with DataDerm. This page lists participating EHR vendors and explains the different levels of integration that they achieve.
Coming to grips with lymphocytic thrombophilic arteritis
Read the May 18, 2022 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on lymphocytic thrombophilic arteritis.
Herpes zoster, immunosuppression, and vaccination: Far from a blistering pace
I had long promised myself that I would get Zostavax when I turned 60. Now 61, I am actively procrastinating – I decided to wait for a new VZV subunit zoster vaccine that consists of recombinant VZV glycoprotein E and a liposome-based ASO1B adjuvant system.
2023 Allergen of the year: Lanolin
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, June 1, 2023 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, talks with Blair A. Jenkins,
First Coast Service Options/Novitas Solutions patch testing unit of service reduction averted
In a combined effort, the American Academy of Dermatology Association’s Dermatologic Contractor Advisory Committee (DermCAC) and Health Care Finance Committee (HCFC) joined forces to protect dermatologists’ ability to provide quality and patient access to care.
American Academy of Dermatology installs new officers, board members
BOSTON (March 25, 2022) — Immediately following the American Academy of Dermatology’s Annual Meeting, three new officers and four new board members will be installed to help lead the world’s largest dermatologic society and represent more than 20,500 physicians who specialize in the diagnosis and medical, surgical, and cosmetic treatment
2026 AADA Legislative Conference: Program and agenda
Learn more about the policy-focused sessions during the 2026 AADA Legislative Conference.
Radical chik: Chikungunya fever presenting as a toxic epidermal necrolysis-like eruption
I have seen only one documented case of Chikungunya fever (CF), in a young woman who returned from Puerto Rico, presenting with high fever, joint pains, and a morbilliform rash (see image). Unfortunately, she will not be the last.
Dupilumab’s conjunctivitis conundrum
Having worn glasses since kindergarten, and being virtually helpless without them, I am particularly sympathetic to patients with eye disorders.
How can I post a job listing at my practice?
Asked and Answered ... November 1, 2025 Visit the ... Academy’s staffing and HR webpages for a wealth of resources on managing a practice, including information the fundamentals of recruiting, hiring, and retaining high-quality staff. ... AAD members can post job openings at their practice online through ... AADCareerCompass .
AAD Cochrane Scholarship
Learn how two annual award recipients will receive a travel grant to attend the Cochrane Colloquium. Award recipients will be required to develop a systematic review in a dermatology area that will support AAD clinical guideline development, or update and highlight areas for future dermatologic basic and clinical research.
ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding updates for 2024
Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, Manager, Lead Coding and Reimbursement Strategist, September 1, 2023 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld ... Coding Consult. Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . The CDC and the National Center
A presidential viewpoint: “Nobody knew that benign vascular lesions of the lip could be so complicated”
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.
Glucose monitors: Not as sweet as they seem
Learn more about Glucose monitors: Not as sweet as they seem at aad.org
2025 AADA Legislative Conference: Program and agenda
Learn more about the policy-focused sessions during the 2025 AADA Legislative Conference.
Survey finds dermatologists still have questions about biosimilars
Facts at your Fingertips ... By Megan Bennett, Staff Writer , November 1, 2025 According to a study published in the ... Journal of Drugs in Dermatology , dermatologists are not embracing biosimilars over biologic agents to treat psoriasis and hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), citing safety concerns and other uncertainties (doi:10.36849/JDD.7755).
April 15, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 15, 2020 ... Telehealth coding, documentation, and reimbursement during COVID-19: What you need to know. DW Insights and Inquiries : The H syndrome – Understanding Y Academy encourages participation in
About the Academy
The American Academy of Dermatology is a non-profit medical specialty association that was founded in 1938. All the work we undertake on behalf of our members, their patients, and the public is guided by a clear vision of being recognized as the leading authority for the highest quality and compassionate dermatologic care, and
Dyeing for a “new” topical agent for psoriasis? Think indigo
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.
Clawing to understand lichen nitidus
I enjoy diagnosing lichen nitidus (LN). Only dermatologists are aware of the entity, it is of little significance, and usually resolves on its own.
Researching therapeutic reformation of the capillary malformation: Arteriovenous Malformation Syndrome
Read the June 17, 2020 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on capillary malformation.
Applying the 2021 E/M coding concepts in everyday practice – Part 3
The introduction of the revised 2021 evaluation and management (E/M) coding guidelines has generated a plethora of questions from dermatologists in the application of the concepts used in the medical-decision making table (MDM). To help members navigate the E/M changes in a simplified and relatable manner in everyday practice, the
How can I access Dialogues in Dermatology?
Asked and Answered ... January 1, 2025 Your member benefits have never sounded so good! Your 2025 AAD membership now unlocks access to our popular ... Dialogues in Dermatology podcast. No subscription is required, just an active membership. ... Visit ... Your Account page to start listening, learning, and earning
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PD1 blockade: The next step for aggressive basal cell carcinomas?
I was about to start the weekend, relishing that delightful TGIF feeling, with one final task – go through lab reports in my bin. My mood became morose when I read the follow-up letter about Sue (not her real name). She is a lovely woman in her 40’s who did
What are keratoacanthomatous lesions of the legs in mature women?
I have an increasing number of patients asking me questions about proliferating keratoacanthoma-like lesions on their shins. “Why am I getting these? Are they cancer? Why do more of them appear after surgery?”
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
What are the latest advances in the diagnosis of autoimmune bullous dermatoses?
Clinical Applications ... Dr. Hsu is a member of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup. ... By Sylvia Hsu, MD, February 1, 2021 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, DermWorld ... Editorial Advisory Workgroup member Sylvia Hsu, MD, talks with Kiran Motaparthi, MD, about his Clinics in Dermatology ... paper,
Pityriasis rubra pilaris: Check a TSH!
There are myriad ways to mine the data from the review of 100 cases of PRP by Ross et al, however, one key finding will change the way I will assess these patients – 20% were hypothyroid! (1)
Trichophyton rubrum resistant to terbinafine
T. rubrum, a dermatophyte fungus, is the most common cause of dermatophytosis worldwide. Cases of terbinafine-resistant T. rubrum are increasingly being reported worldwide and in the United States.
Leadership Forum: Get started
The Academy offers a variety of opportunities for you to showcase your skills. Your leadership will help protect the future of the specialty and raise public awareness of the importance of board-certified dermatologic care.
Keeping you in the driver’s seat with step therapy and prior authorization reform
Too often, 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
Your Dermatologist Knows media wins 2024
A key part of Your Dermatologist Knows is pitching stories to media outlets in hopes they’ll run news stories sharing information about the wide breadth of knowledge dermatologists have to their readership. We consider every new story published as a result of our pitches as a win, regardless of whether
October 30, 2019
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / October 30, 2019 ... Potential treatment for chronic urticaria may offer complete control DW Insights and Inquiries: Can chowing down improve pseudoxanthoma elasticum? Advances in medical technology: friend or foe? Do
Member benefits
From residency through retirement, being a member of the American Academy of Dermatology supports your success as a dermatologist. Through the combined power of its members, the AAD is uniquely positioned to help you navigate the complexities of practicing dermatology.
Hand-wringing over the histology of mechanic’s hands and other cutaneous manifestations of dermatomyositis
Of all the cutaneous manifestations of dermatomyositis (DM) – the heliotrope rash, Gottron’s papules, Gottron’s sign, shawl sign, holster sign, flagellate erythema, photosensitivity, poikiloderma, periungual erythema, periungual telangiectasis, Samitz sign, pruritic erythema of the scalp, and panniculitis – none has perplexed me more than mechanic’s hands (MH).
Voriconazole prophylaxis mandates cutaneous prophylaxis – and communication
The utilization of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) has been increasing dramatically. According to the Health Resources and Services Administration, 92,784 procedures were performed between 2010 and 2014.
Key messages for social media about nails and nail health
By communicating these key messages on nails, you can help position the specialty while increasing your credibility and raising the profile of your practice. People who are diagnosed with melanoma of the fingernails are often diagnosed relatively late. These messages will help raise awareness.
Key messages to communicate about Indoor tanning
By communicating these key messages on indoor tanning, you can help position the specialty while increasing your credibility and raising the profile of your practice.
Is it a waste for dermatologists to order fecal calprotectin?
Read the June 22, 2022 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on whether it is a waste for dermatologists to order fecal calprotectin.
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... January 1, 2023 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Mallory Abate, MD, FAAD In October’s ... Dialogues in Dermatology , Dr. Scott Elman, double board-certified internist and dermatologist, discusses important "new medications
Emergency supply drive for front line COVID-19 workers
Dermatology World Weekly talks to Ronda Farah, MD, assistant professor in the department of dermatology at the University of Minnesota Medical School, about her efforts to collect emergency supplies for front line workers.
Beware: Discordance abounds among pathologists in the diagnosis of melanocytic neoplasms
Read the December 4, 2019, DWII on discordance among pathologists in the diagnosis of malanocytic neoplasms.
Medicare modifier 25 report confirms dermatology payer cuts unwarranted
Academy’s actions and resources streamlined reporting and compliance. ... Advocacy News ... By Victoria Houghton, managing editor, May 1, 2026 DermWorld ... breaks down the latest highlights of AADA advocacy activities at the federal and state legislative and regulatory level. In health care, every audit tells one of two stories.
Reflectance confocal microscopy, driverless cars, and Uber: The future of dermatopathology
In a matter of days, you will be able to use Uber to hail a driverless car to your destination in Pittsburgh. During these trials, initially there will be a human monitor (1). You know where this is going – within a decade you will arrive in style without anyone
Knowing the importance of both medical knowledge and personal leadership development
Leadership Development Steering Committee deputy chair Milan J. Anadkat, MD, FAAD believes in the importance of leadership training for dermatologists.
Coming to terms with Louis Brocq and his diagram: Pityriasis lichenoides 2018
As a first-year dermatology resident in 1980, I struggled with the concept of parapsoriasis. In trying to conceptualize the process, I recall being distressed after seeing Louis Brocq’s diagram from his classic paper, “Les parapsoriasis,” published in 1902 — Would I ever understand this? What is the relationship to
The profound dermatological manifestations of COVID-19: Part II
Read the March 25, 2020 DermWorld Insight and Inquiries on COVID-19, part 2.
Does the JAK inhibitor baricitinib raise the bar on treating lupus?
Undeniably, the JAK inhibitors have been at the forefront of advances in immunologically-based diseases, including alopecia areata, vitiligo, psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, atopic dermatitis, graft-versus-host disease, and other disorders.
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
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Naltrexone therapy for Hailey-Hailey disease: Confirming my addiction to evidence-based medicine
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. I asked the presenter how he came up with his hypothesis. He acknowledged that the idea was not his – it came from EB families
Oy, another “Oid” to worry about: Cryptococcoid lesions
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May 6, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 6, 2020 ... What dermatologic hazards are COVID-19 health care workers facing? DW Insights and Inquiries: Working up pernio — How far should you dip your toe in the water?
Positively perplexing: Determining the meaning of CD30 positivity
Read the September 29, 2021 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on determining the meaning of CD30 positivity
Getting a head up on cutaneous scalp malignancies
Cutaneous scalp malignancies are common in patients with alopecia. Research suggests hair prevents carcinogenesis by physically blocking ultraviolet light and other mechanisms.
Getting a toehold on subungual tumors: Aneurysmal bone cysts join the club
Subungual tumors make me nervous. I realize that most are benign (subungual exostosis, osteochondroma, onycholemmal cyst, glomus tumor, pyogenic granuloma, wart, fibroma, acral fibromyxoma), however subungual malignant lesions (squamous cell carcinoma, keratoacanthoma, melanoma) occur. A delayed diagnosis can result in a profoundly adverse outcome.
Academy publications continue to top the charts!
We are your go-to source for navigating practice, policy, and patient care. Last year, we asked hundreds of members what they thought about the Academy’s flagship publication, DermWorld, and the results are in.
Humbled again: Alopecic and aseptic nodules of the scalp
Read the November 3, 2021 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on alopecic and aseptic nodules of the scalp.
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
Melanoma of the head and neck: Mohs or wide local excision?
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, April 1, 2020 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, talks with Ian Maher, MD, about his
They are hot.
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, November 1, 2025 It is hard to think of another class of drugs that has generated such excitement from the general public as the GLP-1 agonists. While originally designed (and still
Targeted anti-complement therapy may prove to be a complementary treatment for bullous pemphigoid
Read the October 7, 2020 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on targeted anti-complement therapy for bullous pemphigoid.
Lipschütz ulcers: Not only for women
Read the March 24, 2021 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on Lipschütz ulcers.
Keeping up is hard to do: The need for true grit
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, I am a dermatologist, not a psychologist, nor
JAK inhibitors battle in the heavyweight class
JAK inhibitors may cause weight gain. Although the precise pathomechanism is unknown, leptin dysregulation may be involved. Dermatologists must counsel patients treated with JAK inhibitors about the risk of weight gain and provide them with appropriate counseling.
A single case report has the potential to change the world: Could JAK inhibition alter the trajectory of multicentric reticulohistiocytosis?
Read the July 20, 2022 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on JAK inhibition and multicentric reticulohistiocytosis.
Lending a helping hand to our patients with Dupuytren’s disease
Read the Oct. 26, 2022 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on Dupuytren’s disease.
Challenges ebb and flow, but our “why” remains the same
From the President ... Dr. Kaufmann served as Academy president from March 2022 to March 2023. ... By Mark Kaufmann, MD, FAAD, March 1, 2023 Serving as your Academy President these last 12 months has been a journey filled with opportunities and challenges. While it has been a test of
A changing of the guard: New faces at the Academy
From the President ... Dr. Tomecki served as Academy president from March 2021 to March 2022. ... By Kenneth Tomecki, MD, April 1, 2021 Dateline: Cleveland. Friends, countrymen/women, colleagues, dermatologists from coast to coast. Who would have thought the last year would be so memorable, so unnerving, so depressing? No
Treat the patient who has the disease, not just the disease.
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, February 1, 2024 This month’s feature article about managing skin cancers in the elderly resonated with me, as it addresses a concern that I have had for some time about the
December 24, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Dec. 24, 2025 ... Warts: Local hyperthermia with hydrogen peroxide DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Holiday greeting 2025 Academy mourns the passing of Alfred W. Kopf, MD FDA alert flags cosmetic
LIDA* rose the insulin requirement
Read the April 14, 2021 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on localized insulin-derived amyloidosis.
Biotin supplementation for hair and nail health: Does it pass the test?
Read the November 17, 2021 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on biotin supplementation for hair and nail health.
After 23 years, a syndrome converted me into an eflornithine believer
Polyamines are integrally involved with the hair cycle. The Bachmann-Bupp syndrome has shed new light on the role of ornithine decarboxylase, and how it’s inhibition by eflornithine can be used as an advantage to either slow or stimulate hair growth.
Taking a hard look at eosinophilic fasciitis on its golden anniversary
Eosinophilic fasciitis (Shulman syndrome) remains a fascinating disorder half a century after its recognition. Newer literature links the disease to immune checkpoint inhibitors, increasingly recognizes the value of imaging in diagnosing and managing the disease, and suggests that IL-5 inhibition may have therapeutic value.
Physicians love to be recognized
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, April 1, 2023 Unless it is for the wrong reason. Our colleagues who have received the dreaded "outlier" letter from insurers almost certainly would agree. The growing trend for insurers to
Private payer appeal letter tool
Use the Academy's private payer appeal letter tool to streamline the process and optimize your success. The letter templates may be modified to specifically address your circumstances and those of your patients. You can also learn more about common causes of denials for dermatologists.
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Dermatology: A memoir
First Person ... By Walter Larsen, MD, May 1, 2021 In July 1961, Sylvi and I drove from San Francisco to Portland, Oregon for my residency in dermatology. We were married three months before in San Francisco. We packed up all our earthly possessions into our 1957 Chevrolet including a
Donors, children, dermatologists: Camp Discovery benefits all
Donor Spotlight ... By Dean Monti, Managing Editor, Special Publications, November 1, 2022 In this new column, DermWorld ... highlights individual members who have gone above and beyond with their Academy contributions. Giving takes many forms and so do our donors. It takes a healthy measure of financial and direct
Practicing with a purpose
Answers in Practice ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, September 1, 2021 DermWorld ... talks to Vinh Chung, MD, FAAD, from Vanguard Skin Specialists in Colorado Springs, Colorado, about the value of promoting meaning and purpose at work. DermWorld: Tell us about your practice. Dr. Chung: Vanguard started out with
Examine the exam room for opportunities for efficiencies
The exam room often makes up for less than half of the medical office space, but the exam room is the primary place where physicians and patients develop their relationship. The design and set up of this space should be carefully considered to optimize efficiency, workflow, and patient engagement.
What can dermatologists do to advocate for expanded insurance coverage of wigs for patients with scarring types of alopecia?
Clinical Applications ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, November 1, 2025 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, talks with Michelle Se Won Min, MD, MSci, FAAD, about her recent JAAD ... paper, ‘ Legislative efforts to expand insurance coverage of wigs for individuals with
August 5, 2026
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / August 5, 2026 ... Spironolactone for female pattern hair loss in younger women DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : The likely Lilliputian meaning of eosinophils in psoriasis Join AADA President Murad Alam
Unrestricted fascination with restrictive dermopathy
Read the Nov. 16, 2022 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on restrictive dermopathy.
Reflections on reflectance confocal microscopy for diagnosing benign lichenoid keratoses
Reflectance confocal microscopy may obviate the need for biopsies of benign lichenoid keratoses (and other lesions).
The pressure to prevent pressure ulcers
Read the Aug. 24, 2022 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on the pressure to prevent pressure ulcers.
Striving to avoid an amebic nightmare: Recognizing cutaneous Balamuthia mandrillaris infection
Dermatologists should be familiar with cutaneous infection by the ameba Balamuthia mandrillaris. Although rare, this is considered an emerging disease worldwide. Early recognition and treatment of cutaneous disease may decrease the risk of death from granulomatous amebic encephalitis.
Slivers of skin may diagnose silver hair syndromes
Simple tests may help distinguish the rare silver hair syndromes (SHS): Chediak-Higashi (CHS) and Griscelli (GS).
Ruth Heymann (1921-2018): A son’s reflection
Any life spanning from Warren Harding’s Teapot Dome Scandal to the Trumpian-Russian mishegas warrants reflection and celebration. Our first president, George Washington, understood that life’s trajectory is rooted in its first decades – for mom that included the Depression and World War II – the most challenging times of the
March 11, 2026
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 11, 2026 ... Does home-use low-level laser therapy improve androgenetic alopecia? DermWorld What’s Hot: Is an oral IL-23 inhibitor on the way for psoriasis? Safety of the use of concomitant
Recognizing toxic epidermal necrolysis-like acute cutaneous lupus erythematosus ASAP
Read the November 10, 2021 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on recognizing toxic epidermal necrolysis-like acute cutaneous lupus erythematosus.
Further dermatologic observations in cystic fibrosis
The Cystic Fibrosis Dermatitis Arthritis Syndrome should be suspected in young (mostly female) cystic fibrosis patients presenting with episodic arthritis and rash.
Which treatment modality of pyogenic granuloma is worth its weight in salt?
There are many modalities to treat pyogenic granulomas. If removal of the lesion is impractical, and salt is as effective as preliminary studies suggest, it will be worth its weight in salt, indeed.
Necrobiosis lipoidica in a Wink
Read the May 3, 2023 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on Necrobiosis lipoidica in a Wink. Necrobiosis lipoidica is usually associated with diabetes, but may also be accompanied by thyroid disease, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and other disorders. JAK inhibitors are on the horizon in treating the granulomatous component of the disorder.
The aryl hydrocarbon receptor: Tapinarof is taking off
The aryl hydrocarbon receptor plays a key role in inflammation. Understanding its pathophysiology has led to new therapeutic agents such as tapinarof, which is approved for psoriasis and atopic dermatitis, and used off-label in lupus, vitiligo, ichthyotic diseases, and perioral dermatitis.
Tag, you’re it!
Read the Sept. 28, 2022 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on Tag, you’re it!
Promising therapeutic developments for cutaneous lupus erythematosus: Interfering with interferon
Read the Aug. 17, 2022 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on cutaneous lupus erythematosus and interferon.
Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis joins the pantheon of erythema nodosum-associated disorders
Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis (IGM) should be considered in inflammatory dermatoses of the breast in women of reproductive age. The diagnosis is confirmed by ruling out inflammatory, infectious, and malignant conditions that clinically mimic the disease. There are an increasing number of reports of IGM accompanied by extramammary manifestations, notably erythema
Are we there yet?
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... Experts discuss the status of EHR interoperability initiatives ... Experts discuss the status of EHR interoperability initiatives ... By Ruth Carol, contributing writer In an ideal world, physicians could access their patients’ health information from other physicians with
Putting care into context
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... New dermatopathology appropriate use criteria from ASDP help guide patient care ... New dermatopathology appropriate use criteria from ASDP help guide patient care ... By Jan Bowers, contributing writer A plethora of new diagnostic tests are enhancing the
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,
Diagnosing calciphylaxis: A better way?
One of the most dramatic presentations on the dermatology consultation service is the patient with stellate purpura and necrosis, engendering a differential diagnosis of thrombotic disorders (including, but not limited to, vasculitis, septic vasculitis, purpura fulminans, cholesterol emboli, warfarin necrosis, and calciphylaxis).
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... November 1, 2025 In this monthly column, members of the DermWorld ... Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. Bryan Carroll, MD, PhD, FAAD I don’t see an important word — ‘teledermatology’ — in the title of a recent publication about 3D total-body
March 5, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 5, 2025 ... Is there a link between oral minoxidil and pericardial effusion? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Giving a NOD2 to Yao syndrome Higher cumulative dose of isotretinoin tied
Clinical education licensing opportunities
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Reflections on infantile perianal pyramidal protrusion and Hippocrates
Dermatologists must recognize infantile perianal pyramidal protrusion (and its clinical variants) to avoid inappropriate diagnostic and therapeutic measures.
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... February 1, 2026 In this monthly column, members of the DermWorld ... Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. Craig Burkhart, MD, MPH, MSBS, FAAD Gawey et al. reviewed the current state of sunscreen regulation in the United States and the process of
Behind the lens
In Practice ... Alan Gardner, MD, is a dermatologist in Marietta, Georgia. ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, February 1, 2019 Picking up photography was a natural fit for a dermatologist, says Alan Gardner, MD, of Marietta, Georgia. "I like beauty; I like seeing things," he explains. "It’s what I
Members beyond detection
From the President ... Dr. Tomecki served as Academy president from March 2021 to March 2022. ... By Kenneth Tomecki, MD, July 1, 2021 "Under the radar" (i.e., "going unnoticed" or "avoiding unnecessary attention)" — all phrases that define a few Academy members who simply "go about their business" and
Linear and whorled nevoid hypermelanosis: Past reflections and future directions
Dr. Kalter was the first to accurately detail Linear and Whorled Nevoid Hypermelanosis (LWNH) nearly 30 years ago. In 1994, I was shocked and saddened to learn of her death from cancer at age 40. When brilliance leaves us prematurely (think Mozart, Gershwin, Van Gogh, et cetera) one can only
Histologic overreliance on mucin for diagnosis may prove…sticky
I am certain that I would have diagnosed tumid lupus in the patient presented by Gottesman et al – a 31 year-old man with edematous papules and nodules with histologic features demonstrating subtle vacuolar alteration at the epidermal-dermal junction, a superficial and deep perivascular and periadnexal lymphocytic infiltrate, and abundant
February 5, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Feb. 5, 2020 ... Legislators aim to prevent sunscreen bans DW Insights and Inquiries : Prurigo pigmentosa as the "keto rash": I’m a believer Correction issued to pediatric psoriasis treatment guidelines
October 11, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Oct. 11, 2023 ... Is clascoterone effective for mild hidradenitis suppurativa? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Dermatologists should not be in the dark about kratom How often does scabies treatment fail?
June 13
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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
May 7, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 7, 2025 ... Low-dose oral minoxidil vs. combination therapy with dutasteride or finasteride DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Getting a head up on cutaneous scalp malignancies Academy mourns the passing
Mpox: Caring for skin
For individuals who have developed lesions from a mpox infection, care should be taken to ensure lesions heal properly with minimal scaring. Though data on lesion healing in mpox infections is limited, information on wound healing in general, as well as care for similar skin lesions form other infections, can
The nexus of VEXAS syndrome
Read the December 1, 2021 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on VEXAS syndrome.
A simple stripe or a red flag?
Experts share advice for the often-tricky triage of nail pigmentation. ... Feature ... By Heidi Splete, Contributing Writer, November 1, 2025 Lines or streaks on the nails are not uncommon, but deducing the cause of these discolorations is essential for separating benign melanonychia from nail unit melanoma (NUM). ... Melanonychia,
Monitoring infantile hemangiomas: What’s the score?
Read the August 11, 2021 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on monitoring infantile hemangiomas.
November 6, 2019
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / November 6, 2019 ... SPF 50+ vs. 100+ — is there a difference? DW Insights and Inquiries : Getting the gist of GIST cutaneous hyperpigmentation disease Academy announces new Executive Director
February 28
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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
September 24, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Sept. 24, 2025 ... Is red light PDT with ALA effective for the treatment of BCC? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : The 21st Century Cures Act — What a difference a
Cycling back to doxycycline’s roots as therapy for bullous pemphigoid
Staphylococcus aureus has the potential to trigger or complicate bullous pemphigoid by infection. Tetracyclines may exert their efficacy via their anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties.
Forming ranks
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... On the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic, dermatologists stand with their medical colleagues to help where most needed ... On the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic, dermatologists stand with their medical colleagues to help where most needed ...
Shades of Shelley: Azithromycin therapy for erythema annulare centrifugum
When I first arrived in Philadelphia in 1984 for my dermatopathology fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania, the most exciting hours of the week were Thursday mornings at the Duhring Conference. Throngs of Delaware Valley dermatologists would attend, listening to the entertaining (and often iconoclastic) pontifications of dermatologic luminaries such
Itching to see if polymerase chain reaction mite be the future of diagnosing scabies
Read the January 6, 2021 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on PCR and scabies.
Running a tight ship
In Practice ... Dr. Weinkle is a Mohs surgeon at her practice in Brandenton, Florida. She serves as an assistant clinical professor of dermatology at the University of South Florida. ... By Victoria Houghton, managing editor, January 1, 2019 Dermatology World talks with Susan Weinkle, MD, from Bradenton, Florida, about
Can nail clippings save lives?
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, April 1, 2023 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, talks with Adam Rubin, MD,
Leading when you’re not the practice owner
Answers in Practice ... By Megan Bennett, Staff Writer, November 1, 2025 DermWorld ... talks to Sama Carley, MD, FAAD, chief of dermatologic surgery at Sharp Rees-Stealy in San Diego, about exhibiting leadership qualities even when you don’t lead the practice. DermWorld: Tell us about your practice. Dr. Carley: The
Beef tallow for eczema: Grade A prime or just another bum steer?
Dermatologists must take the bull by the horns and inform patients that beef tallow for eczema is far from being an optimal moisturizer.
January 9
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The ACA: 10 years later...during a pandemic
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... It survived for a decade, but will it survive another 10 years after COVID-19? ... It survived for a decade, but will it survive another 10 years after COVID-19? ... By Ruth Carol, contributing writer On its 10
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... June 1, 2022 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Bryan Carroll, MD, PhD, FAAD A recent study compared lipidomes and transcriptomes of single cell dermal fibroblasts to explore the determinants of cell
This month's news from across the specialty
What's hot ... September 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 The parable of the blind men and the elephant speaks to the limitations of an individual’s perception in
Preferentially expressed antigen in melanoma (PRAME)
The immunohistochemical study PRAME is increasing utilized in the diagnosis of challenging melanocytic lesions.
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
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.
Obituaries
Obituaries ... By Jerry Graff, MD, March 1, 2020 The Academy recently learned with sorrow of the passing of the following members of the dermatologic community. ... ALGIE C. BROWN, MD, of Roswell, Georgia, May 14, 2018, at age 82. Trained in dermatology at Johns Hopkins followed by a fellowship
Hairdressers’ dermatologic odyssey: From dye to death prevention
My younger daughter Deborah was destined to be a hair stylist. When she was a camper in the Poconos, I received an urgent call from the staff about her. Assuming the worst, my heart palpitating in fear, all I could do was laugh when I was informed that she violated
Applying the 2021 E/M coding concepts in everyday practice – Part 2
The introduction of the revised 2021 evaluation and management (E/M) coding guidelines has generated a plethora of questions from dermatologists in the application of the concepts used in the medical-decision making table (MDM). To help members navigate the E/M changes in a simplified and relatable manner in everyday practice, the
COVID-19
COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) is caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), an enveloped single-stranded RNA betacoronavirus that sparked a global pandemic in late 2019, with hundreds of millions to billions of cases worldwide to date. A wide variety of cutaneous manifestations have been reported in widely varying
Exchanging plasma exchange for a novel approach: The potential of FcRn antagonists in dermatologic autoimmune disease
FcRn antagonists, currently approved for treating myasthenia gravis, show potential for treating pemphigus and other autoimmune diseases.
Using gene expression profiling to identify risk of melanoma metastasis
Clinical Applications ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, June 3, 2019 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, talks with Sancy Leachman, MD, PhD, about
This month's news from across the specialty
What's hot ... 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
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Telemedicine in the time of COVID-19...and beyond
How a novel virus disrupted and transformed health care delivery ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, assistant managing editor, July 1, 2021 Since its beginnings in the late 1960s, telemedicine has been relegated to the periphery of the health care system. Rigid rules around patient location and eligible services, interstate
Coding dermatology encounters in 2026: Practical guidance and tips for success
Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, Senior Manager, Coding & Reimbursement, May 1, 2026 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld Coding Consult. ... Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . As healthcare delivery continues to evolve, 2026
Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans recurrence: Size matters
Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans can be locally destructive and may rarely be fatal. Having the lesion excised (preferably with Mohs micrographic surgery) is the definitive foundation of treatment.
Watch your back!
Focusing on ergonomics can help dermatologists avoid a career-ending injury. ... Feature ... By Ruth Carol, contributing writer, February 1, 2021 After a long day of seeing patients, performing dermatologic procedures, or reviewing slides, do you have stiffness in your neck, pain in your back, or maybe an aching in
Your Dermatologist Knows media wins 2024
A key part of Your Dermatologist Knows is pitching stories to media outlets in hopes they’ll run news stories sharing information about the wide breadth of knowledge dermatologists have to their readership. We consider every new story published as a result of our pitches as a win, regardless of whether
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
What's hot?
What's hot ... February 28, 2018 In this monthly column, members of ... Dermatology World 's Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Rosalie Elenitsas, MD ... Malignant melanoma is one of the most serious diagnoses that dermatologists face on a regular basis. While many cases
Dermatopathology’s taste of honey
Read the September 2, 2020 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on dermatopathology’s taste of honey
Sparking the interest in Spark nevus
For the clinician, a Spark nevus may have been encountered under different designations such as Clark/dysplastic nevus and Spitz nevus assigned with varying degree of atypia. The designation Spark nevus accounts for a combination of histopathologic findings present in Spitz and Clark nevus long observed by pathologists. Though the nevus
September 2, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / September 2, 2020 ... What role can dermatologists play in developing a COVID-19 vaccine? DW Insights and Inquiries : Dermatopathology’s taste of honey Non-discrimination protections change under ACA Skin of color
February 27
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Coding lessons learned in 2022 — update on all of the common coding FAQs
Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, Manager, Lead Coding and Reimbursement Strategist, January 1, 2023 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld ... Coding Consult. Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . 2022 has come to a close
Measuring a lesion and choosing the appropriate excision code
Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, Manager, Lead Coding and Reimbursement Strategist, June 1, 2024 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld ... Coding Consult. Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . Benign and malignant lesions present significant
The malignant risk in circumscribed palmar or plantar hypokeratosis: Summoning Charles Dickens and Freddie Mercury
There is a small risk for developing keratinocyte carcinomas in circumscribed palmar or plantar hypokeratosis. Patients require long-term monitoring.
Indoor tanning fact sheet
Find facts and statistics for reporting about indoor tanning.
Dermatology residency memories
First Person ... By Arthur L. Norins, MD, July 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. A condensed version appeared in print. The American Academy of Dermatology meeting was scheduled in
The skin and stress connection
Experts explore the underlying mechanisms of the link between the brain and the skin. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, assistant managing editor, December 1, 2020 There is generally no question among dermatologists that psychological stress can affect the skin. This year, more than ever, the heightened stress of living
23andDermatology
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... What are the dermatologic implications of direct-to-consumer DNA tests? ... What are the dermatologic implications of direct-to-consumer DNA tests? ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor Spit, swab, drop DNA in the mail. Since genetic tests were first offered
The breathless complications of anti-MDA-5-positive dermatomyositis
Rapidly progressing interstitial lung disease and pneumomediastinum are potentially life-threatening complications of anti-MDA5-postiive dermatomyositis. Dyspneic patients with this disease mandate urgent assessment.
Transitioning to teledermatology over night
Answers in Practice ... By Victoria Houghton, managing editor, July 1, 2020 Sara Perkins, MD ... Dermatology World ... talked to Sara Perkins, MD, from Yale School of Medicine’s Department of Dermatology, about the successful transition of the ambulatory practice from a completely office-based practice to a primarily teledermatology model.
Looking beyond ‘Ozempic face’
Dermatologists weigh in on cutaneous side effects of GLP-1 agonists. ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Senior Editor, November 1, 2025 Glucagon-like-peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists are an emerging class of medications used to manage type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and weight loss, with demonstrated efficacy in reducing hemoglobin A1c levels, body
Our donors
The AAD welcomes this year's generous donors and thanks them for their commitment to advancing the programs and services of the Academy.
Acquisition and loss: A tribute to Jouni Uitto, MD, PhD
Read the Jan. 11, 2023 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on acquisition and loss, a tribute to Jouni Uitto, MD, PhD.
Sweating over sweat gland carcinomas: Part 1 — Squamoid eccrine ductal carcinoma
Squamoid eccrine ductal carcinomas may be highly aggressive malignancies characteristically observed on the head and neck of older men. Biopsies must be deep enough to ensure that these lesions are not diagnosed as squamous cell carcinomas.
Sky high
PBM tactics increase drug prices, lower patient access ... Feature ... By Ruth Carol, Contributing Writer, September 1, 2022 Last month, ... DermWorld discussed the role pharmacy benefits managers (PBMs) play in the drug distribution chain. This month, we will discuss some of the tactics PBMs use that are driving
Start the presses!
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... Experts offer advice on how to successfully manage media relations ... Experts offer advice on how to successfully manage media relations ... By Victoria Houghton, assistant managing editor When Anne Chapas, MD, arrived in New York City and
A quiver full of fillers
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... New approvals target specific anatomic locations ... New approvals target specific anatomic locations ... By Ruth Carol, contributing writer There has been an influx of dermal fillers approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in recent years.
Dermatologists should not be in the dark about kratom
Kratom use has been dramatically increasing in the United States. Dermatologists may be the first to recognize it because of a photodistributed hyperpigmentation. Diagnostic confirmation is by history, not laboratory analysis. Rendering the diagnosis allows dermatologists to refer patients for appropriate social, psychiatric, and medical care.
Pathway to clarity simplified: Melanocytic Pathology Assessment Tool and Hierarchy for Diagnosis (MPATH-Dx) version 2.0
Melanocytic Pathology Assessment Tool and Hierarchy for Diagnosis (MPATH-Dx) is a diagnostic-treatment schema designed to standardize the classification, reporting, and treatment of melanocytic neoplasms. The success of the schema depends on the continual engagement and contribution of clinicians and pathologists by sharing their insights and expertise.
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
Fighting for patient access
Getting involved in grassroots advocacy is critical to the future of dermatology and patient care. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, February 1, 2026 There is no elephant in the room. Medicare physician payment and scope of practice are perennial problems that can have a direct impact
The likely Lilliputian meaning of eosinophils in psoriasis
DermWorld Insights and Inquiries ... By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD, August 1, 2026 Vol. 8, No. 8 "Drugs and bugs" are the default responses of dermatopathologists when eosinophils are observed on histopathological sections. That may be correct in many circumstances, but not all. This commentary focuses on newer literature
Reimagining the Rolodex
Experts offer advice on how to build stronger patient and referral networks. ... Feature ... By Andrea Neirmeier, Contributing Writer, November 1, 2025 Before digital address books and smartphones, a full Rolodex on the corner of a desk symbolized a large professional network. Today, along with basic marketing, social media,
Managing formulary changes
DermWorld looks at disruptive prescription coverage changes and offers tools for navigating these pain points. ... Feature ... By Amy Freed Stalzer, Contributing Writer, March 1, 2023 It’s not an uncommon scenario: A dermatologist refills a prescription for a patient but comes to find out that the patient’s insurance formulary
Hard questions about subcutaneous fat necrosis of the newborn and hypercalcemia
The most important complication of subcutaneous fat necrosis of the newborn is hypercalcemia. Recent studies suggest that it may be more common than previously reported.
LED light therapy illuminated
The expanding role of LED therapy in acne and alopecia ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Senior Editor , September 1, 2026 LED therapy has stepped firmly into the spotlight. Part of the growing field of photobiomodulation (PBM), which includes low-level laser therapy, light-emitting diodes (LED), and red-light therapy, LED
Making the cut
How are NIH grant funding uncertainties affecting dermatology research and careers? ... Feature ... By Megan Bennett, Staff Writer, September 1, 2026 For nearly one century, federal funding has been one of the pillars of medical innovation. ... Janet Fairley, MD, FAAD — president of the Dermatology Foundation and former
Patients (or customers?) welcome
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... Can physicians enhance patient satisfaction without sacrificing care? ... Can physicians enhance patient satisfaction without sacrificing care? ... By Ruth Carol, contributing writer Whether or not you view patients as customers, there has been a growing emphasis on
Tinea gone wild: The emergence of Trichophyton indotineae as a global phenomenon
Trichophyton indotineae dermatophytosis is an extensive, recalcitrant disease frequently resistant to terbinafine, spreading worldwide. Dermatologists should consider this diagnosis when tinea infections do not respond to standard therapy and use itraconazole as the current treatment of choice.
Information freeway
Accessibility and technology drive changes to clinical publication model. ... Feature ... By Andrea Niermeier, Contributing Writer, June 1, 2024 These days, discovery in medicine is a freeway of innovation, an autobahn in the science world where the pace is only limited by the speed of minds — and perhaps
Pityriasis rosea and pityriasis rosea-like eruptions: A Christmas tale
Based on clinical, histologic, and laboratory criteria, pityriasis rosea may reliably be differentiated from pityriasis rosea-like eruptions caused by drugs, herbs, infections, or vaccinations.
Dermatology issues in the news
Access talking points on prominent dermatology issues in the news. These include sunscreen, skin cancer awareness, scope of practice/truth in advertising, coverage related to JAAD, isotreninoin, and much more.
Tackling Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis: Part 2
Controversies and management ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Senior Editor, June 1, 2026 How would you treat a confirmed case of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS)/toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN)? ... Corticosteroids ... Cyclosporine ... Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) ... A tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitor ... A combination of the above ...
Chanarin-Dorfman syndrome: Shifting out of neutral
Lipid vacuoles (Jordans’ anomaly) in white blood cells in patients with ichthyotic disorders (resembling nonbullous congenital erythroderma or the erythrokeratodermas) are indicative — but not pathognomonic — of the Chanarin-Dorfman syndrome. In documented cases of CDS, acitretin may be used with caution.
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
A team effort
COVID has fast-tracked crowdsourcing in health care — how will it affect future medical research? ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, April 1, 2021 Although the term "crowdsourcing" was officially coined by ... Wired in 2006, the practice has long had deep roots within science. One of the
Melanoma controversies
Screening, biopsy practices questioned as incidence rate increases ... Feature ... By Jan Bowers, contributing writer, September 1, 2021 At first glance, dermatologists would seem to be wildly successful in their decades-long effort to detect and remove cutaneous melanoma lesions before they can metastasize and become deadly. According to the
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
Technology vs. skin cancer
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... A new generation of non-invasive tools and apps reduces unnecessary biopsies, promotes self-surveillance ... A new generation of non-invasive tools and apps reduces unnecessary biopsies, promotes self-surveillance ... By Jan Bowers, contributing writer Improving diagnostic accuracy, avoiding unnecessary
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
The blister beetle and beyond
Pediatric dermatologists discuss what’s new — and unchanged — in treating molluscum contagiosum. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, July 1, 2024 Molluscum contagiosum (MC), a virus of the ... Poxviridae family, is a common viral cutaneous infection that primarily affects children, immunocompromised patients, and sexually active
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
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
Scent-sitive skin
Contact dermatitis experts discuss regulatory complexities of the fragrance industry and share tips for identifying and managing allergens. ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, November 1, 2024 Ask a contact dermatitis expert — what’s one of the toughest allergies to manage? ... "Probably fragrance," said Christen Mowad, MD,