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Session handouts and meetings archive
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
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.
Pityriasis rubra pilaris: Check a TSH!
By Warren R. Heymann, MD ... June 10, 2016 ... There are myriad ways to mine the data from the review of 100 cases of PRP by Ross et al, however, one key finding will change the way I will assess these patients — 20% were hypothyroid! (1) ... There
OIG report supported dermatologists’ use of modifier 25, CMS requires no further actions
A recent report by the Office of the Inspector General found that dermatologists are appropriately using modifier 25 the vast majority of the time. The report was compiled in response to scrutiny by CMS of how dermatologists use the modifier. In 90 out of 100 instances sampled, dermatologists are following
Doxycycline as prophylaxis for EGFR-induced folliculitis: Is a pound of cure worth an ounce of prevention?
By Warren R. Heymann, MD May 23, 2016 Epidermal Growth Factor Inhibitors (EGFRI) may cause acneiform eruptions that characteristically appear within a few weeks of their administration. These appear in > 50% of cases treated with EGFRI and in up to 100% of those cases treated with cetuximab. The appearance
Now everyone knows. Your Dermatologist Knows sees rapid success
Since launch, Your Dermatologist Knows content has been seen over 100 million times. The Academy’s new, groundbreaking consumer positioning strategy, Your Dermatologist Knows, launched to the public in mid-October 2022, and its first few months have been a resounding success with views in the millions. ... From launch to the
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
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."
Step 3: Small and large practice reporting options
Access the PDF ... See a PDF version of the Academy ... ’ s ... practice reporting options . ... Review these reporting options for small practices (15 providers or fewer) and large practices (16 providers or more) to help achieve the minimum and maximum points needed to either avoid
Step 3: Small and large practice reporting options
Access the PDF ... See a PDF version of the Academy ... ’ s ... practice reporting options . ... Review these reporting options for small practices (15 providers or fewer) and large practices (16 providers or more) to help achieve the minimum and maximum points needed to either avoid
CPT 2018: What's new, part 2
Cracking the Code ... Dr. Miller, who is in private practice in Yorba Linda, California, represents the American Academy of Dermatology on the AMA-CPT Advisory Committee. ... By Alexander Miller, MD, January 1, 2018 Test your knowledge – CPT 2018: What's new, part 2 ... Take the quiz to see
Should benign cephalic histiocytosis be renamed? Let’s keep our heads about this decision.
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Sept. 4, 2017 Benign cephalic histiocytosis (BCH) is a rare non-Langerhans cell histiocytic disorder first recognized by Gianotti 46 years ago. (1) Over the years, I have seen several cases of both Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH), and non-Langerhans cell histiocytoses, but do not recall ever
PASI 100 and the perfection paradox
By Warren R. Heymann, MD June 27, 2016 I am not a psychiatrist, but over the years I have concluded that my patients’ happiness is more supratentorial than epidermal. ... As we approach perfection, imperfections take on far greater importance. Some examples: ... In medical school, I spent many Sunday
Firefighter Skin Cancer Checks Program on a ladder to success
On June 1, the Academy launched its new ... Firefighter Skin Cancer Checks Program nationally. Developed in partnership with the Firefighter Cancer Support Network, the new program aims to provide help to a population that is at a much greater risk of melanoma and skin cancer than the average person.
Gold Medal Award
Gold Medal Award ... During the AAD Annual Meeting Opening Ceremony ... Henry W. Lim, MD, FAAD was honored as the 2026 Gold Medal Recipient. ... Henry W. Lim, MD, FAAD Dr. Lim is currently serving as the president of the International League of Dermatological Societies, which consists of over
Member benefits — 2022 AAD Annual Meeting: Unparalleled educational experiences
More than 15,000 attended the 2022 AAD Annual Meeting in Boston, including more than 7,500 medical personnel, more than 3,000 members, and more than 2,000 residents/fellows, many of whom were experiencing their first AAD Meeting. There were also more than 1,900 non-medical personnel in attendance. The AAD had more than
2026 AAD Innovation Academy: Registration fees
Registration fees ... The chart below details the registration fees for the 2026 Innovation Academy. ... Standard registration fees will begin ... Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 12 p.m. noon (CT) with the rates below and will continue until the close of the meeting. ... Important note ... Please verify
2026 AAD Innovation Academy: Policies and cancellations
Hotel guarantee, cancellation, and change policies ... Hotel reservation guarantee policy ... Reservations must be guaranteed with a credit card. The credit card expiration date must be later than July 31, 2026. The card provided will be charged a one (1) night’s room and current sales tax deposit on or
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
AAD is fighting to mitigate Medicare cuts
Medicare physician payment is facing a crisis. Over the last 20 years, payment updates have not kept pace with rising costs, and when accounting for inflation, physicians have seen a greater than 20% decrease in payments over this period. Additionally, physicians face the threat of additional cuts in 2024 unless
Expert dermatologists present latest information at 2022 AAD Annual Meeting
ROSEMONT, Ill. (March 23, 2022) — The 2022 American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting is back. The meeting will take place March 25-29 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center in Boston. The meeting will feature 300 educational sessions on the latest information on skin, hair and nails, presented by
Cannabis arteritis: Getting higher on the differential diagnosis list of ulcerative lesions
DermWorld Insights and Inquiries ... By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD, January 1, 2026 Vol. 8, No. 1 Marijuana use is on the rise. In 2022, nearly 22% of people had used the drug in the past year, with steep increases in the number of people 65 and older who
Teprotumumab: An eye-opening advance for pretibial myxedema?
By Warren R. Heymann, MD May 8, 2017 Histologic images of PME. (A, Hematoxylin-eosin stain; original magnification, ×40. B, Colloidal iron stain; original magnification, ×100.) ... Credit: ... JAAD Having just completed the chapter on the treatment of pretibial myxedema (PTM, also known as thyroid dermopathy) for the upcoming
AAD builds strong relationships with dermatologist social media influencers
Part of the Your Dermatologist Knows strategy involves collaborating with social media influencers to help spread the Academy’s message beyond the reaches of AAD social media accounts. The Academy engaged in a series of influencer engagement activities in 2023 to help build and maintain those important relationships. ... At the
How do I reinstate my membership as a Fellow or Associate member?
Asked and Answered ... October 1, 2025 To start the reinstatement process, visit ... www.aad.org/reinstate-membership . ... Please allow 7-10 business days for processing. You will be notified when the request is approved and how to process payment for the current year’s membership dues, including a $100 reinstatement fee. For
Biologic Administration Coding-Resource Tool for 2019
The administration of certain drugs and biologic agents should not be billed using a chemotherapy administration code. Instead, the subcutaneous administration of some drugs should be billed using CPT code 96372, Therapeutic, prophylactic, or diag-nostic injection. ... The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) provides additional guidance as to
And so, it ends.
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, December 1, 2025 We did not plan it this way, but perhaps it is fitting that "endings" seems to be a common theme of this edition of ... DermWorld . End
What's hot?
What's hot ... June 28, 2018 In this monthly column, members of the ... Dermatology World Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Mallory Abate, MD ... "SPF 30 or higher" is the classic, impulse response that we often give when asked about sunscreen recommendations. However,
DOS Coding and Billing for Surgical and Anatomical Pathology Services
On September 19, 2017, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released MLN Matters Number: SE17023 to provide coding and billing guidance for surgical and anatomical pathology date of service (DOS) on professional claims. However, it was immediately rescinded. ... The following update references the Internet Only Manual Update
Research grants from outside organizations
Numerous organizations offer funding to support research in dermatology. The AAD has collected the information below to help members who may seek financial support for their research efforts. ... American Skin Association (ASA) Established 36 years ago to serve the now more than 100 million Americans afflicted with skin disorders,
Gains in Patient Activation Measure (PAM) Scores at 12 Months — Measure 503
Gains in Patient Activation Measure (PAM®) Scores at 12 Months ... DESCRIPTION: The Patient Activation Measure (PAM) is a 10- or 13-item questionnaire that assesses an individual’s knowledge, skills, and confidence for managing their health and health care. The measure assesses individuals on a 0-100 scale that converts to one
Getting within a hair’s breadth of understanding prurigo pigmentosa
By Warren R. Heymann, MD March 2, 2017 Prurigo pigmentosa is an uncommon, acquired inflammatory disorder with a predilection for young adults of Asian descent. A 30-year-old Chinese man presented with reticulated erythematous and hyperpigmented papules on his back and shoulders (A and B). The eruption was present for 2
Blasé about the acronym BLAISE (Blaschko Linear Acquired Inflammatory Skin Eruptions)
By Warren R. Heymann, MD April 29, 2017 Lichen striatus. A, Erythematous, scaly, papular eruption following the lines of Blaschko on the right leg. B, Detail of lichenoid lymphocytic interface dermatitis. C, Lymphocytic infiltrate involving eccrine gland coils (B and C, Hematoxylin-eosin stain; original magnifications: ×100). ... Credit: ... JAAD
Promoting interoperability (25%)
The Promoting Interoperability (PI) category focuses on interoperability and is worth 25% of the overall MIPS score. To participate, you must use a certified Electronic Health Record (EHR) listed at the ... Certified Health IT Product List (CHPL) . ... You cannot satisfy the PI category requirements without having an EHR or getting
Promoting interoperability (25%)
The Promoting Interoperability (PI) category focuses on interoperability and is worth 25% of the overall MIPS score. To participate, you must use a certified Electronic Health Record (EHR) listed at the ... Certified Health IT Product List (CHPL) . ... You cannot satisfy the PI category requirements without having an EHR or getting
Gains in Patient Activation Measure (PAM) Scores at 12 Months — Measure 503
Gains in Patient Activation Measure (PAM®) Scores at 12 Months ... DESCRIPTION: The Patient Activation Measure (PAM) is a 10- or 13-item questionnaire that assesses an individual’s knowledge, skills, and confidence for managing their health and health care. The measure assesses individuals on a 0-100 scale that converts to one
Debunking the myth of the aggressive nature of acantholytic squamous cell carcinomas
By Warren R. Heymann, MD ... Feb. 6, 2017 ... Acantholytic squamous cell carcinoma (aSCC), follicular pattern. The tumor is centered upon follicular epithelium but also involves epidermis. Some features of actinic keratosis (parakeratosis, basilar epidermal atypia) are present; by our definition, this example did not qualify for aSCC
Diagnosing calciphylaxis: A better way?
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Aug. 1, 2017 Calciphylaxis. Patient 6. A, Plain film of left foot with vessel calcification 0.2 mm in diameter (arrow). B, Histopathologic image with vessel calcification and thrombosis, and surrounding tissue necrosis. (Original magnification: ×100.) ... One of the most dramatic presentations on the dermatology
Angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosinophila and kimura disease: Dupilumab beckons
By Warren R. Heymann, MD April 10, 2017 Histopathologic features of Kimura's disease. A, Scanning view shows prominent germinal center formation. B, Higher magnification of a germinal center with abundant number of eosinophils. C, Focally, blood vessels may show prominent endothelial cells with vacuolated cytoplasm. (A-C, Hematoxylin-eosin stain; original magnifications:
Dermatopathology reports about basal cell carcinoma margins cannot be marginal
By Warren R. Heymann, MD July 30, 2018 ... Significant portions of residual basal cell carcinoma can be missed in the dermis (A) or subcutaneous fat (B). Small nests are highly unlikely to be detected by serial cross-sections (C). The line from the transparency is visible in A and B
Metastatic uveal melanoma: Tebentafusp unobfuscated
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD June 25, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 25 Oncodermatology is a full-time occupation comprised of two major components — novel therapies for cutaneous malignancies and adverse reactions to treatments for diverse cancers. A novel class of anticancer agents is termed ImmTACs — immune mobilizing monoclonal
Not aging like fine wine: The myths and mysteries of acquired port wine stains
By Warren R. Heymann, MD January 13, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 2 Port wine stains (PWS, aka nevus flammeus, nevus simplex, salmon patch) are cutaneous capillary malformations that are characteristically congenital (CPWS) but may be acquired (APWS). APWS was first described in a German publication by Fegeler in 1949, hence
The Term “Dermal Hyperneury” Hits a Nerve
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Dec. 21, 2017 ... A, On hematoxylin-eosin stain, the borders of this nerve bundle are sharply demarcated from the surrounding connective tissue with no associated inflammation or fibrosis. A thin layer of epithelium can be seen encapsulating the intersecting fascicles of nerve fibers. Within the
The H syndrome – Understanding Y
By Warren R. Heymann, MD April 15, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 15 It has been more than a decade since the H syndrome was described by Molho-Pessach et al, in their report of 10 patients from 6 Arab consanguineous families. (1) More than 100 cases have now been reported worldwide.
The newest frontier for biologics and psoriasis may be adherence
By Warren R. Heymann, MD June 19, 2019 Vol. 1, No. 15 My first job as an attending dermatologist was heading the psoriasis day care center at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 1983. The challenges of treating severe psoriasis with the Goeckerman regimen, PUVA, methotrexate, etc. made
Decomplexing plexiform neurofibromas
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Dec. 29, 2016 Plexiform neurofibromas (PNs) are some of the most disfiguring and therapeutically challenging lesions that dermatologists confront. PNs are mostly associated with autosomal dominant neurofibromatosis type 1. Rarely, they may also be seen in germline p16 mutation-positive heritable melanoma and Cowden syndrome. Diffuse
Forty years of marriage, dermatology, inequities, and gratitude
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Aug. 10, 2022 Vol. 4, No. 32 We have all been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. There have been more than one million fatalities in the United States. Additionally, the associated sequelae of COVID — long-COVID in survivors, compounded by emotional, financial, and scholastic
The malignant risk in circumscribed palmar or plantar hypokeratosis: Summoning Charles Dickens and Freddie Mercury
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD May 14, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 19 Smitten by the seminal article in 2002 by Pérez et al. describing circumscribed palmar or plantar hypokeratosis (CPPH), I have diagnosed the disorder several times, reassuring patients that this oddity is of no concern. More than 100
Granulomatous cheilitis: Back to the Future
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD June 1, 2022 Vol. 4, No. 22 I opened my dermatology practice in 1985 — looking retrospectively, life was then both simpler and more complicated. It was the pre-computer era when patients paid their fee at the time of their visit, utilizing a peg-board
Lidocaine shortage update
What’s driving the ongoing shortage — and when can dermatologists expect it to end? ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, January 1, 2024 A new year has arrived, but America continues to face a familiar problem. According to the American Society for Health-System Pharmacists, there are more than
Extending medicine's reach
DermWorld takes a look at the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact. ... Feature ... By Andrea Niermeier, Contributing Writer, January 1, 2023 In 1925, inventor and publisher Hugo Gernsback wrote in ... Science and Invention magazine of a "teledactyl," a device that would allow doctors to not only see their patients
Ca$h only
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... Examining the viability and ethical implications of opting out of insurance ... Examining the viability and ethical implications of opting out of insurance ... By Emily Margosian, content specialist Dealing with insurance would likely be at the bottom
Cosmetic crackdown
FDA to be granted greater authority over cosmetic regulations in 2024. ... Feature ... By Andrea Niermeier, Contributing Writer, October 1, 2023 Social media has opened the door for cosmetic brands to use new and innovative ways to connect with consumers. Instead of walking the aisles of their favorite store,
AAD Event Advertising: Annual Meeting
The Academy's Annual scientific meeting offers unprecedented access to thousands of dermatologists attending high-profile continuing medical education events. ... For exhibitors looking to promote their products and services, build booth traffic, and facilitate face-to-face discussions, the Academy offers a wide selection of high-impact advertising opportunities. Look here for advertising opportunities
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
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
Medical research funding
Ask the Expert ... By Victoria Houghton, managing editor, August 1, 2021 DermWorld ... spoke to Jennifer Mangone, JD, manager of congressional policy for the American Academy of Dermatology Association (AADA), about the Academy’s advocacy efforts to support medical research funding. DermWorld: Advocating for medical research funding is a top
Becoming pro-geriatric by understanding progeria
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Aug. 13, 2018 A fifteen-year-old boy with Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome. ... Credit: ... JAAD I have never seen a case of Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome (HGPS). You probably haven’t either, given its incidence of 1 in 4 million. Why comment on a disease that will likely
Practicing cosmetic dermatology during COVID-19
Answers in Practice ... By Victoria Houghton, managing editor, November 1, 2020 DermWorld ... talks with Sean Wu, MD, Monica Boen, MD, Douglas C. Wu, MD, PhD, and Mitchel P. Goldman, MD, from Cosmetic Laser Dermatology in San Diego, about best practices for offering cosmetic dermatology during COVID-19. DermWorld: How
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
Videos of the Month earn nearly 100 million media impressions
Since January 2022, the AAD has produced ... six Videos of the Month that teach the public how to care for their skin, hair, and nails. Each video is promoted with a press release urging media outlets to share the videos with their audience. To date, this has generated ...
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,
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
Surviving and thriving after a natural disaster
Answers in Practice ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, September 1, 2023 DermWorld ... talks to Mary Lupo, MD, FAAD, from the Lupo Center for Aesthetic and General Dermatology in New Orleans, about how to prepare your practice for a natural disaster. Mary Lupo, MD, FAAD ... DermWorld: Tell us
Unrestricted fascination with restrictive dermopathy
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Nov. 16, 2022 Vol. 4, No. 46 Barely a week into our fellowships at the University of Pennsylvania in 1984, my wife (a geneticist) asked her favorite dermatologist (me) if I had any thoughts about a neonate with skin that was thin, taut, and
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Appropriate use of skin substitutes in dermatology: Documentation and coding guidance
Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, Senior Manager, Coding and Reimbursement, August 1, 2025 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld ... Coding Consult. Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . Skin substitutes are a diverse group of
Mailing lists
AAD's list is direct ... The official mailing list of members of the American Academy of Dermatology is available exclusively from the American Academy of Dermatology Association (AADA). ... Mailing lists ... The Academy's membership list is more current and accurate than any other dermatology list available in the market.
Dermatological Care MIPS Value Pathway (MVP)
The Dermatological Care MIPS Value Pathway (MVP) is a streamlined reporting system designed specifically for dermatologists to meet MIPS requirements. CMS is designing MVPs to allow physicians to report on measures that are more relevant to their specialties in a structured manner. Unlike traditional MIPS, participation in an MVP for
Dermatological Care MIPS Value Pathway (MVP)
2026 MVP registration is open ... Register for the 2026 MVP for Dermatological Care through the ... QPP website . Refer to the ... QPP Access User Guide (ZIP, 5 MB) for detailed information. Register by Nov. 30, 2026! ... The Dermatological Care MIPS Value Pathway (MVP) is a streamlined
Melanoma Reporting — Measure 397
Melanoma Reporting ... DESCRIPTION: The number of pathology reports for primary malignant cutaneous melanoma that include the pT category, thickness, ulceration, mitotic rate, peripheral and deep margin status and presence or absence of microsatellitosis for invasive tumors. ... ... MEASURE ID: ... 397 ... ... Type: Process
Melanoma Reporting — Measure 397
Melanoma Reporting ... DESCRIPTION: The number of pathology reports for primary malignant cutaneous melanoma that include the pT category, thickness, ulceration, mitotic rate, peripheral and deep margin status and presence or absence of microsatellitosis for invasive tumors. ... ... MEASURE ID: ... 397 ... ... Type: Process
Educating the public — Your expertise is essential
Last March, COVID-19 shut down the nation. But after 300,000,000 (and counting) COVID-19 vaccinations, we are opening up again; headed in a positive direction. Throughout it all, the public have learned that dermatologists are the experts on new and emerging science relating to the skin manifestations of the coronavirus —
Coding and documentation for hyperhidrosis
Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, Manager, Lead Coding and Reimbursement Strategist, November 1, 2024 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld ... Coding Consult. Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . Clear and concise documentation is essential
Melanoma: Tracking and Evaluation of Recurrence — Measure 509
Melanoma: Tracking and Evaluation of Recurrence ... DESCRIPTION: Percentage of patients who had an excisional surgery for melanoma or melanoma in situ with initial American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) staging of 0, I, or II, in the past 5 years in which the operating provider examines and/or diagnoses the
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record — Measure 130
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record ... DESCRIPTION: Percentage of visits for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter. ... ... MEASURE ID: ... 130 ...
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record — Measure 130
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record ... DESCRIPTION: Percentage of visits for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter. ... ... MEASURE ID: ... 130 ...
Melanoma: Tracking and Evaluation of Recurrence — Measure 509
Melanoma: Tracking and Evaluation of Recurrence ... DESCRIPTION: Percentage of patients who had an excisional surgery for melanoma or melanoma in situ with initial American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) staging of 0, I, or II, in the past 5 years in which the operating provider examines and/or diagnoses the
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
Multiple Surgery Reduction Rule: Sometimes less is more
Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, Manager, Lead Coding and Reimbursement Strategist, August 1, 2023 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld ... Coding Consult. Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . The Multiple Surgery Reduction Rule (MSRR)
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... December 1, 2025 In this monthly column, members of the DermWorld ... Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. Craig Burkhart, MD, MPH, MSBS, FAAD New parents are participating in a new "nutty" trend where they give healthy infants their first taste of
JAAD ranks no. 1 among dermatology journals
The Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology’s impact factor remains #1 in field ROSEMONT, Ill. (July 2, 2024) — The ... Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology remains the top peer-reviewed journal in its field, according to the 2023 journal impact factor rankings recently published by Clarivate’s Journal
JAAD ranks no. 1 among dermatology journals
The Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology’s impact factor remains #1 in field ROSEMONT, Ill. (July 5, 2023) — The ... Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology remains the top peer-reviewed journal in its field, according to the 2022 journal impact factor rankings recently published by Clarivate’s Journal
Improving insomnia by increasing the diagnostic accuracy of desmoplastic melanomas
By Warren R. Heymann, MD May 21, 2016 Desmoplastic melanomas (DM) may only represent up to 4% of melanomas, however, they are responsible for 50% my insomniac nights. It is easy to lose sleep worrying if that the slightly indurated lesion that I reassured the patient was a "scar," or
Advance Care Plan — Measure 47
Advance Care Plan ... DESCRIPTION: Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record or documentation in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for High Blood Pressure and Follow-Up Documented — Measure 317
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for High Blood Pressure and Follow-Up Documented ... DESCRIPTION: Percentage of adult patients who were screened for high blood pressure and received a follow-up plan where indicated. ... ... MEASURE ID: ... 317 ... ... Type: Process ... ... CMS Derm
Health Information Exchange
Important note: Do not report on all three options ... For this objective, you may choose to report data for: ... The two existing HIE measures, ... or The HIE Bi-Directional Exchange measure, ... or The Enabling Exchange Under TEFCA measure. ... Measure: Support Electronic Referral Loops by Sending Health
Advance Care Plan — Measure 47
Advance Care Plan ... DESCRIPTION: Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record or documentation in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not
October 10
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / October 10, 2018 ... CMS to make physicians’ offices fax-free by 2020 Are you smarter than DataDerm™? Issue breakdown: Compounding standard would disrupt care AI trained to classify common dermatopathology diagnoses
JAAD ranks no. 1 among dermatology journals
The Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology’s ... impact factor increases by 34% ROSEMONT, Ill. (July 5, 2022) — The ... Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology is the top peer-reviewed journal in its field, according to the 2021 journal impact factor rankings recently published by Clarivate’s Journal
September 15, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Sept. 15, 2021 ... Worsening psoriasis after COVID-19 vaccination DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Is ivermectin an old drug with new tricks? Frontal fibrosing alopecia and facial care products Biden administration
December 3, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Dec. 3, 2025 ... GLP-1s and telogen effluvium DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Pityriasis rosea and pityriasis rosea-like eruptions — A Christmas tale Combination oral minoxidil and baricitinib for alopecia areata
Health Information Exchange
Important note: Do not report on all three options ... For this objective, you may choose to report data for: ... The two existing HIE measures, ... or The HIE Bi-Directional Exchange measure, ... or The Enabling Exchange Under TEFCA measure. ... Measure: Support Electronic Referral Loops by Sending Health
MIPS reporting in 2018
In Practice ... Rachna Chaudhari is the AAD's practice management manager. Her column offers tips in response to common member questions. ... By Rachna Chaudhari, MPH, director of practice management, February 1, 2018 After requiring dermatologists to report one measure one time in 2017 to avoid a 4% penalty in
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention — Measure 226
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention ... DESCRIPTION: The percentage of patients aged 12 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within the measurement period and who received tobacco cessation intervention during the measurement period or in the six months
May 12, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 12, 2021 ... Telogen effluvium diagnosis during the COVID-19 pandemic DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : For patients with erythropoietic protoporphyria the tide has come in Derm Coding Consult : How
Short duration cyclosporine may undress DRESS
By Warren R. Heymann, MD July 22, 2016 DRESS (Drug Rash with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms) is a severe drug-induced hypersensitivity syndrome (DIHS) that may affect adults and children. The eruption of DRESS usually appears 3 weeks to 2 months after introduction of the drug. The rash is primarily morbilliform,
Fellow and Associate membership – American Academy of Dermatology
Apply for membership now! ... Apply Fellow membership ... Fellow membership is offered to those individuals certified in dermatology by the American Board of Dermatology, Osteopathic Board of Dermatology, or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.Fellows may display the ... AAD Fellow logo and designate themselves as
International Fellow and International Associate membership
Apply for membership now! ... Apply International Fellow membership ... The International Fellow membership is for dermatologists who were trained outside the United States and Canada and have obtained board certification by a foreign dermatology board with educational and professional requirements that are approximately equivalent to the requirements for certification
Screening for Social Drivers of Health — Measure 487
Screening for Social Drivers of Health ... DESCRIPTION: Percent of patients 18 years and older screened for food insecurity, housing instability, transportation needs, utility difficulties, and interpersonal safety. ... ... MEASURE ID: ... 487 ... ... Type: Process ... ... CMS Derm Specialty Set: ...
JAAD impact factor ranks No. 1 among dermatology journals
JAAD International debuts at No. 10 ROSEMONT, Ill. (June 19, 2025) — The ... Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology remains the top peer-reviewed journal in its field for the sixth straight year, according to the 2024 journal impact factor (JIF) rankings recently published by ... Clarivate’s Journal Citation
Understanding Multiple Procedure Payment Reduction Rule
Have you ever wondered how Medicare determines when to apply the multiple procedure payment reduction rule (MPPR) and how it affects claim-reimbursement amounts? ... The American Medical Association’s (AMA’s) Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code manual describes individual services and procedures. The AMA/Specialty Society Relative Value Scale (RVS) Update Committee (RUC)
Biopsy: Reporting Time - Clinician to Patient — QCDR measure AAD 6
Skin Cancer: Biopsy Reporting Time — Clinician to Patient ... DESCRIPTION: The percentage of patients with skin biopsy specimens with a diagnosis of cutaneous basal, squamous cell carcinoma, or melanoma (including in situ disease), or primary cutaneous malignancies who are notified of their final biopsy pathology findings within less than
Biopsy: Reporting Time - Clinician to Patient — QCDR measure AAD 6
Skin Cancer: Biopsy Reporting Time — Clinician to Patient ... DESCRIPTION: The percentage of patients with skin biopsy specimens with a diagnosis of cutaneous basal, squamous cell carcinoma, or melanoma (including in situ disease), or primary cutaneous malignancies who are notified of their final biopsy pathology findings within less than
Chronic Skin Conditions: Patient Reported Quality-of-Life — QCDR measure AAD8
Chronic Skin Conditions: Patient Reported Quality-of-Life ... DESCRIPTION: The percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a chronic skin condition whose self-assessed quality-of-life was recorded at least once in the medical record within the measurement period. ... ... MEASURE ID: ... AAD8 ... ... Type:
You had questions. Your Academy had answers.
Your Academy Member Resource Center (MRC) receives thousands of phone calls, emails, and online chats throughout the year. But it’s nothing we can’t handle! ... Here are some highlights of the MRC’s member-centric activities in 2023: ... Total calls: 11,413 ... Voicemails handled: 512 ... Chats received: 1,656 ... Emails:
COVID rules of the road
What do dermatologists need to know about new practice regulations — and how have they adapted? ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, February 1, 2022 As the COVID-19 pandemic passes the two-year mark, lawmakers have begun proposing new regulations to promote public health and safety, giving shape to
August 16, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / August 16, 2023 ... Off-label use of calcineurin inhibitors for dermatologic conditions DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Diagnosing nail unit melanomas at a faster clip What are risk factors for developing
May 26, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 26, 2021 ... Managing itch: Wearable sensor quantifies symptoms DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Stevens-Johnson Syndrome-toxic epidermal necrolysis — The aftermath Bringing diversity to Academy committees and task forces Is
Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC)/Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC): Biopsy Reporting Time — Pathologist to Clinician — Measure 440
Skin Cancer: Biopsy Reporting Time — Pathologist to Clinician ... DESCRIPTION: The percentage of biopsies with a diagnosis of cutaneous BCC, SCC, or melanoma (including in situ disease) in which the pathologist communicates results to the clinician within seven days from receipt of the tissue specimen. ... ... MEASURE
Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report — Measure 374
Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report ... DESCRIPTION: The percentage of patients with referrals during the reporting period whose referring physician received a report back from the other physician. ... ... MEASURE ID: ... 374 ... ... Type: Process ... ... CMS Derm Specialty
Tuberculosis Screening Prior to First Course Biologic and/or Immune Response Modifier Therapy — Measure 176
Tuberculosis Screening Prior to First Course Biologic and/or Immune Response Modifier Therapy ... DESCRIPTION: If a patient has been newly prescribed a biologic and/or immune response modifier that includes a warning for potential reactivation of a latent infection, then the medical record should indicate TB testing in the preceding 12-month
Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report — Measure 374
Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report ... DESCRIPTION: The percentage of patients with referrals during the reporting period whose referring physician received a report back from the other physician. ... ... MEASURE ID: ... 374 ... ... Type: Process ... ... CMS Derm Specialty
Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC)/Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC): Biopsy Reporting Time — Pathologist to Clinician — Measure 440
Skin Cancer: Biopsy Reporting Time — Pathologist to Clinician ... DESCRIPTION: The percentage of biopsies with a diagnosis of cutaneous BCC, SCC, or melanoma (including in situ disease) in which the pathologist communicates results to the clinician within seven days from receipt of the tissue specimen. ... ... MEASURE
Continuation of Anticoagulation Therapy in the Office-based Setting for Closures and Reconstruction After Skin Cancer Resection Procedures — QCDR measure AAD 17
Continuation of Anticoagulation Therapy in the Office-based Setting for Closures and Reconstruction After Skin Cancer Resection Procedures ... DESCRIPTION: Percentage of procedures in patients aged 18 and older with a diagnosis of skin cancer, on prescribed anticoagulation therapy, who had intermediate layer and/or complex linear closures OR reconstruction after skin
VisualDX
The AAD has partnered with VisualDx to bring AAD members the award-winning diagnostic clinical decision support app that improves diagnostic accuracy, saves time, and engages patients. ... Order now VisualDx combines expert medical knowledge, standardized terminology, and quality medical images to deliver concise and accurate answers in seconds! Covers more
January 30
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / January 30, 2019 ... Dermatologists prescribe fewer antibiotics overall, but use increased with surgery CMS updates Open Payments data What causes allergic responses in patients with atopic dermatitis? YouTube videos about
“Incident to”: What you need to know
Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, Manager, Lead Coding and Reimbursement Strategist, May 1, 2023 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld ... Coding Consult. Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . What is "incident to"? ... "Incident
Reduce Drug Code Denials Related to Incomplete Claims Data
Claim denials for drug supplies are often the result of improper national drug codes (NDC) format or missing information related to the drug provided—vital information that is needed by the payer to appropriately adjudicate the claim. ... Physician claims for drugs supplied in the office must include the 11-character NDC
Tofacitinib for adolescent alopecia areata: Balancing the risk-benefit ratio
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Jan. 17, 2017 Alopecia areata with patient 4 after 2 months of treatment with 2% tofacitinib in VersaBase cream (A) and after 6 months of treatment with 2% tofacitinib in liposomal base (B). ... Credit: ... JAAD There has been acute interest in utilizing Janus
Thyroid hormone, mitochondria, photoaging and April 7, 2017
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Sept. 24, 2016 On April 7, 1997 I filed a patent entitled "Method for the treatment of dry skin," utilizing topical thyroid hormone. The publication date of the patent US5951989 was September 14, 1999. The expiration date is April 7, 2017. ... Some of you
Patient-Centered Surgical Risk Assessment and Communication — Measure 358
Patient-Centered Surgical Risk Assessment and Communication ... DESCRIPTION: The percentage of patients who underwent a non-emergency surgery who had their personalized risks of postoperative complications assessed and discussed prior to surgery using a clinical data-based, patient-specific risk calculator and who received personal discussion of those risks with the surgeon. ...
Tuberculosis Screening Prior to First Course Biologic and/or Immune Response Modifier Therapy — Measure 176
Tuberculosis Screening Prior to First Course Biologic and/or Immune Response Modifier Therapy ... DESCRIPTION: If a patient has been newly prescribed a biologic and/or immune response modifier that includes a warning for potential reactivation of a latent infection, then the medical record should indicate TB testing in the preceding 12-month
Patient-Centered Surgical Risk Assessment and Communication — Measure 358
Patient-Centered Surgical Risk Assessment and Communication ... DESCRIPTION: The percentage of patients who underwent a non-emergency surgery who had their personalized risks of postoperative complications assessed and discussed prior to surgery using a clinical data-based, patient-specific risk calculator and who received personal discussion of those risks with the surgeon. ...
Chronic Skin Conditions: Patient Reported Quality-of-Life — QCDR measure AAD8
Chronic Skin Conditions: Patient Reported Quality-of-Life ... DESCRIPTION: The percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a chronic skin condition whose self-assessed quality-of-life was recorded at least once in the medical record within the measurement period. ... ... MEASURE ID: ... AAD8 ... ... Type:
New AAD Clinical Image Collection helps enhance patient care
This year, the Academy launched the latest free member benefit, the ... AAD Clinical Image Collection . With the help of our members, this collection was developed in response to the lack of images of darker skin in professional education, which had been identified as a roadblock to proper treatment
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention — Measure 226
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention ... DESCRIPTION: The percentage of patients aged 12 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within the measurement period and who received tobacco cessation intervention during the measurement period or in the six months
March 6
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 6, 2019 ... FDA approves self-injection of guselkumab for plaque psoriasis Nearly 80% of public find drug prices 'unreasonable' Biotin supplementation unnecessary for most patients, may lead to misdiagnosis Why
April 20, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 20, 2022 ... Which biologics are most effective for psoriasis? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : One Toker over the line — Clarifying Toker cell hyperplasia in Zuska disease and its
September 8, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Sept. 8, 2021 ... A review of spironolactone for androgenetic alopecia DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Alarming but benign – The enigma of acute hemorrhagic edema of infancy What are the
March 10, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 10, 2021 ... Periungual warts: Is intralesional antigen immunotherapy effective? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries: A shot in the dark How does baricitinib fare in alopecia areata? Do calcineurin inhibitors, phototherapy
March 10, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 10, 2021 ... Periungual warts: Is intralesional antigen immunotherapy effective? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries: A shot in the dark How does baricitinib fare in alopecia areata? Do calcineurin inhibitors, phototherapy
Pathways: College students
Join our 5-day summer program for dermatology ... The AAD’s Dermatology Career Prep program is an immersive experience that equips you with the skills and knowledge needed to advance in dermatology. This program is designed for pre-med and postbaccalaureate students. ... Dermatology Career Prep supports college students with workshops, mentorship,
Largest study on racial differences in men with melanoma shows men with skin of color have lowest survival rates
Study author and board-certified dermatologist encourages public to get screened for skin cancer ROSEMONT, Ill. (July 11, 2023) — Melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer, is highly treatable when detected early, but when the disease advances, it can lead to death. A new article published in the ...
Dermatology World Directions in Residency
DermWorld Directions in Residency is published quarterly by the Academy. The publication includes features that will help you make the most of your residency experience and prepare you for the next stages of your career. ... Download latest issue in PDF Residents: Do you have good content for ... DermWorld
Reinstate membership
To start the reinstatement process, complete all the required fields in the form below, upload the required documents, and submit. ... If you've never been a dues-paying member and are eligible, you can ... apply for full membership . Learn more about who should complete the reinstatement form below. ...
Primary key messages
Whether it’s rashes, wrinkles, psoriasis, or melanoma, skin issues can have a serious impact on your health and well-being. ... What you see happening with your skin can be a helpful indicator of what’s happening inside your body. ... In some cases, skin conditions may be a sign of a
January 26, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Jan. 26, 2022 ... Allergens in hand sanitizers DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Eccrine syringofibroadenoma — Sweating over the details Derm Coding Consult : Applying 2021 E/M coding concepts in everyday
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
Not the usual suspects
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... Drugs you never thought you’d use in dermatology ... Drugs you never thought you’d use in dermatology ... By Jan Bowers, contributing writer ... Young dermatologists quickly become familiar with mainstays of treatment such as antibiotics,
Asking psoriasis patients to open their mouths and say “Ahhh”
By Warren R. Heymann, MD March 5, 2018 Classification based on the pattern of tongue fissures. A, Central longitudinal pattern. B, Central transverse pattern. C, Lateral longitudinal pattern. D, Branching pattern. E, Diffuse pattern. ... Credit: ... JAAD A thorough cutaneous examination includes the hair, nails, and mucous membranes (lips,
Not just for boys: X-linked erythropoietic protoporphyria
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Sept. 7, 2017 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
Digital media kit: E-newsletter rates and specs
Click image to enlarge ... Reach the full AAD membership weekly (of those who haven’t opted out, approximately more than 16,000 globally) with two e-newsletters. ... DermWorld Academy Insider 30.3%* open rate Delivered each Thursday, ... DermWorld Academy Insider includes the Academy’s most popular education content, Question of the Week.
Like the tumor itself, knowledge about DFSP is expanding wider and deeper
By Warren Heymann, MD June 16, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 24 Dermatofibosarcoma (DFSP) is a mystifying lesion. Although considered rare, I have encountered several cases over the years. Some recent literature offers potential insights into its pathogenesis and management. ... DFSP is a low-to-intermediate grade sarcoma with a reported incidence
Incident to, revisited
Cracking the Code ... Dr. Miller, who is in private practice in Yorba Linda, California, represents the American Academy of Dermatology on the AMA-CPT Advisory Committee. ... By Alexander Miller, MD, October 1, 2018 Test your knowledge: Incident to, revisited ... Take the quiz to see if you're up to
October 19, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Oct. 19, 2022 ... Safety of minoxidil for hair disorders in pediatric patients DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Telangiectasias: When is it TEMPI time? DermWorld Young Physician Focus : Revisiting physician
January 31
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / JANUARY 31, 2018 ... First IGA scale for EB simplex validated AAD election candidates announced FDA to revise draft guidance affecting in-office preparations How do different SPFs compare? Alex Azar confirmed
September 25, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / September 25, 2024 ... Cyclosporine vs. dupilumab vs. methotrexate for patients with AD DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : The expanding horizon of anti-IL-36 therapy FDA approves new treatment for immune-mediated vasculitis
October 2, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / October 2, 2024 ... Risk of IBD in patients receiving isotretinoin DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : The pregnant pause in cutaneous lymphoma Hydroxychloroquine in patients with lichen sclerosus Abrocitinib vs. dupilumab
FAQs
These questions and answers are listed on JK and J6 NGS (National Government Services Medicare Contractor’s website at ... https://www.ngsmedicare.com/ngs/portal/ngsmedicare/newngs/home-lob/pages/policy-education . ... "Incident-to" Office Guidelines ... The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) rules for billing office service as "incident to" a physician’s services are summarized within these questions.
Calcineurin inhibitors under occlusion – I could’ve had a V8!
By Warren R. Heymann, MD June 6, 2017 I have used topical steroids under occlusion for as long I have been in dermatology. What a fabulous maneuver this is for difficult to treat dermatoses such as lichen simplex chronicus, recalcitrant psoriasis, or hypertrophic lichen planus, etc. I recommend Saran wrap
2026 AAD Innovation Academy: Important dates
Registration ... Registration will open according to the schedule below: ... Early access registration and fees ... (AAD members only) : Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 12 p.m. noon (CT). ... Standard registration and fees: Begin Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 12 p.m. noon (CT). ... International registrants will automatically
Affiliate membership – American Academy of Dermatology
Apply for membership now! ... Apply The Affiliate membership is open to Dermatopathologists who have a sub-specialty certification in dermatopathology from at least one of the following boards: ... American Board of Pathology (ABP) ... American Osteopathic Board of Pathology (AOBP) ... American Osteopathic Board of Dermatology (AOBD) ... Affiliate
e-Prescribing Objective
Measure: e-Prescribing (PI_EP_1) ... DESCRIPTION At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is transmitted electronically using CEHRT. ... ... MAXIMUM POINTS 10 points ... ... REPORTING REQUIREMENTS NUMERATOR/DENOMINATOR ... NUMERATOR: Number of prescriptions in the denominator generated and transmitted electronically using CEHRT. ...
Help for Minor Claim Denials via CMS TRU
Dermatology practices can now use the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) telephone reopening unit (TRU) to change a claim-denial determination or decision that resulted in either an overpayment or an underpayment, even though the determination or decision was made correctly based on the claim-documentation evidence available on record.
e-Prescribing Objective
Measure: e-Prescribing (PI_EP_1) ... DESCRIPTION At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is transmitted electronically using CEHRT. ... ... MAXIMUM POINTS 10 points ... ... REPORTING REQUIREMENTS NUMERATOR/DENOMINATOR ... NUMERATOR: Number of prescriptions in the denominator generated and transmitted electronically using CEHRT. ...
From bedside to boardroom
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... Physician entrepreneurs share what they've learned, and why there's no better time than the present to get started ... Physician entrepreneurs share what they've learned, and why there's no better time than the present to get started ...
2026 AAD Annual Meeting: Policies and cancellations
Get ready to sharpen your dermatologic expertise at the 2026 AAD Annual Meeting. ... Registration for the 2026 Annual Meeting will open in November 2025. Check back for more information. ... Policies and cancellations ... Hotel guarantee, cancellation, and change policies ... Hotel reservation guarantee policy ... Reservations must be
March 27, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 27, 2024 ... Spironolactone: Risk of breast, gynecologic malignancies? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Always another worry for patients with hidradenitis suppurativa — Amyloid A amyloidosis FDA approves spesolimab for
April 17, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 17, 2024 ... Does low-dose oral minoxidil improve short anagen syndrome? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Weighing in on glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists in dermatology CDC investigates counterfeit botox: AAD
Contract reimbursement review
When deciding whether to sign a contract with a payer, reimbursement is one of the most important considerations. Adequate reimbursement is critical to the viability of your practice. Therefore, be sure to review contract language on reimbursement carefully. ... Aspects of reimbursement are often negotiable, though the extent to which
Allopurinol-induced adverse reactions: More than genetics
... By Warren R. Heymann, MD June 25, 2016 There are certain drugs that confer a high risk of severe cutaneous adverse reactions (SCAR) ranging from morbilliform drug eruptions, DRESS, Stevens-Johnson, to Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis. You know the usual suspects — anticonvulsive agents, sulfa drugs, other anti-infective agents, and
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... March 1, 2024 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Bryan Carroll, MD, PhD, FAAD Palliative medicine assists patients with balancing their goals of care with multiple physicians. The shared decision-making with patients
What’s the latest on treating cutaneous dermatophyte infections in the era of Trichophyton indotineae?
Clinical Applications ... By Sylvia Hsu, MD, FAAD, March 1, 2025 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, DermWorld ... Editorial Advisory Workgroup member Sylvia Hsu, MD, FAAD, talks to Ananta Khurana, MD, Kabir Sardana, MD, and Anuradha Chowdhary, MD, about their JAAD ... paper, ‘ Clinico-mycological and therapeutic updates on
Model State Award
See 2026 award winners! ... See 2026 winners of the Model State Awards . ... Application information ... Application dates ... June 30 – Sept. 30 (annually) ... Core criteria ... Every state society must have these elements in place to be considered. ... Nonprofit status in "good standing" ...
Here comes summer (and sunscreen conversations)!
By Warren R. Heymann, MD April 29, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 17 As the summer solstice approaches, days will lengthen, as will patient-related conversations regarding sunscreen use. In this anxiety-ridden age, with all the information overload, patients’ questions have expanded beyond what sunscreen we recommend. Concerns for safety — both
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
What's hot?
What's hot ... January 30, 2018 In this monthly column, members of ... Dermatology World 's Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Lakshi Aldredge, MSN, ANP-BC ... It seems like everywhere you turn, there is a new comorbidity associated with psoriasis. This is especially important
Following up on “A Trend I Cannot Endorse”
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Sept. 22, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 38 I admit defeat. ... For those of you who did not read " ... A Trend I Cannot Endorse ," which was published on Dermatology Insights and Inquiries (the forerunner of Dermatology World Insights and Inquiries), please
Adjunct membership for American Academy of Dermatology
Apply for membership now! ... Apply Adjunct membership is offered to individuals who meet one of the following criteria: ... Researchers , including those that hold a PhD and other scientists, who devote a major portion of their time to dermatologic research. ... Veterinarians who specialize in veterinary dermatology. ...
Psoriasis: Appropriate Assessment & Treatment of Severe Psoriasis — QCDR measure AAD15
Psoriasis: Appropriate Assessment & Treatment of Severe Psoriasis ... DESCRIPTION: Percentage of patients with a diagnosis of severe psoriasis without a documented Body Surface Area (BSA) or a documented BSA greater than 10% for whom phototherapy or an oral systemic or biologic medication was prescribed. ... ... MEASURE ID:
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
Using DataDerm™ to seamlessly report for MIPS
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... Dermatology World talks with John Albertini, MD, at The Skin Surgery Center in North Carolina and Chris DeGeorge, director of integration and practice operations at QualDerm Partners, about how DataDerm™ has helped ease the burden
Routine Foot Care and Wart Paring
A common coding question in dermatology concerns Medicare coverage of routine foot care. Medicare Part B does not cover routine foot care, unless it is part of a medically necessary treatment for a disease or condition, such as metabolic, neurologic, or peripheral vascular disease. In addition, the need must be
Purpuric dermatitis herpetiformis: Itching to know why
By Warren R. Heymann, MD July 24, 2016 Last week my partner, Justin Green MD, asked for my opinion about a man with biopsy-proven dermatitis herpetiformis (neutrophilic abscesses and granular IgA deposition) with negative serologic studies for anti-endomysial antibodies (tissue transglutaminase). He had classical lesions on his elbows (grouped vesicles)
'Stepping up' to off-label dosing of biologics
By David A. Wetter, MD, FAAD April 6, 2022 Vol. 4, No. 14 It is an exciting time to be a medical dermatologist, with the ongoing development of numerous safe and effective systemic treatments for several complex medical dermatologic diseases. For example, both the American and British guidelines for the
Sweating over acquired idiopathic generalized anhidrosis
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD June 8, 2022 Vol. 4, No. 23 As I am composing this commentary, I find myself daydreaming about the warmth that will envelop the Delaware Valley later this week — it has been a long, cold, lonely COVID-19 winter. Rising temperatures mean outdoor exercise
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
Does HPV vaccination change the burden of disease in patients with actinic keratosis?
Clinical Applications ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, September 1, 2025 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, talks with Emily Wenande, MD, PhD, about her JAMA Dermatology ... paper, ‘ Human Papillomavirus Vaccination and Actinic Keratosis Burden: The VAXAK Randomized Clinical Trial .’ DermWorld:
Brentuximab vedotin update and the #MeToo saga of the Reed-Sternberg cell
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Jan. 1, 2018 Myxoinflammatory fibroblastic sarcoma. High-power view showing large Reed-Sternberg–like cells (A) and mitotic figures (B). ... Credit: ... JAAD There has been increasing dermatological literature about the use of brentuximab vedotin (BV) for a variety of CD30+ cutaneous lymphomas. The thrust of this
Coming together to raise awareness and funds for skin cancer prevention programs
AAD member Sarah Jackson, MD, FAAD, loved getting her high school daughter and their community involved with the AAD’s Skin Cancer, Take a Hike!™ Dr. Jackson’s story ... Sarah Jackson, MD, FAAD, and daughter Adelaide Jackson brought their community together to promote sun safety. ... When my daughter Adelaide, a
When Washington, D.C., comes to you
From the President ... Dr. Thiers served as Academy president from March 2020 to March 2021. ... By Bruce Thiers, MD, November 1, 2020 If we’ve learned anything this year, it’s the importance of being flexible. For example, before COVID-19, less than 10% of our members were using telemedicine; now,
Race for the Case Answers
Diagnose this new case by Haowei Han, DO, and Aysham Chaudry, DO ... A 64-year-old woman presented to the dermatology clinic with a two-year history of a widespread rash involving the scalp and left ear. She reported associated joint pain but denied fevers, fatigue, weight loss, oral ulcers, photosensitivity, or
2026 AAD Annual Meeting: Registration and session fees
Registration is open ... Level up your learning at the can't miss meeting of the year! ... Register today Session fees ... Seats for (F) forums, (U) focus sessions, (S) symposia, and Plenary are non-ticketed and are available on a first come, first serve basis for eligible registration categories. (C)
Melanoma: Appropriate Surgical Margins — QCDR measure AAD 12
Melanoma: Appropriate Surgical Margins ... DESCRIPTION: Percentage of primary excisional surgeries for melanoma or melanoma in situ with Breslow depth and appropriate surgical margins per the National Comprehensive Cancer Network Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology-Melanoma (NCCN Guideline). ... ... MEASURE ID: ... AAD12 ... ... Type: Intermediate
American Academy of Dermatology launches innovative project to improve outcomes for patients with hidradenitis suppurativa
ROSEMONT, Ill. (Oct. 30, 2024) — A new initiative by the American Academy of Dermatology aims to shed light on an often misunderstood and debilitating condition, hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). HS is a chronic progressive condition that can cause painful and boil-like bumps, particularly in a patient’s armpits, thighs, and groin.
Lifelong learning — A core Academy value
From the President ... Dr. Kaufmann served as Academy president from March 2022 to March 2023. ... By Mark Kaufmann, MD, FAAD, June 1, 2022 All the programs and initiatives that are undertaken by the AAD on behalf of its members, their patients, and the public are guided by its
Glomus tumors point a finger at neurofibromatosis
By Warren R. Heymann, MD ... Nov. 21, 2016 ... The correct diagnosis of the ... JAMA Dermatology Clinicopathological Correlation of a glomus tumor presenting as longitudinal erythronychia was straightforward — I was fascinated by this comment in the discussion: "The presence of multiple glomus tumors in the digits
2026 AAD Annual Meeting: Important dates
Registration is open ... Level up your learning at the can't miss meeting of the year! ... Register today Registration ... Registration will open according to the schedule below: ... Nov. 19, 2025, at 12 p.m. noon (CT): Physician, life, and honorary members ... Nov. 25, 2025, at 12 p.m.
Advocacy Update Nov 25, 2025
IN THIS ISSUE / Nov. 25, 2025 OIG report supports dermatologists’ use of modifier 25, CMS requires no further actions Academy objects to Anthem non-participating physician policy AADA urged Congress to stabilize Medicare physician payment at recent House Ways and Means subcommittee hearing Support SkinPAC Regulatory Advocacy OIG report supports
Psoriasis: Improvement in Patient-Reported Itch Severity — Measure 485
Psoriasis: Improvement in Patient-Reported Itch Severity ... DESCRIPTION: The percentage of patients, aged 8 years and older, with a diagnosis of psoriasis where at an initial (index) visit have a patient reported itch severity assessment performed, score greater than or equal to 4, and who achieve a score reduction of
How to relieve hives at home
Tips from board-certified dermatologists ROSEMONT, Ill. (Feb. 11, 2022) — Hives are a common skin reaction that causes itchy bumps or raised, swollen-looking patches to appear on the skin. If you have a darker skin tone, hives are often the same color as your skin, or slightly darker or lighter.
Hemochromatosis: Beyond 50 shades of gray
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD March 6, 2024 Vol. 6, No. 10 As a medical student, I was enamored by the term "bronze diabetes" as a depiction of hemochromatosis; ever since I have been magnetically attracted to the disease. Hereditary (primary) hemochromatosis is a common autosomal-recessive disorder, with a
Cellular neurothekeoma: A tribute to Barnhill and Mihm and a remembrance of Martin C. Mihm Jr., MD
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Aug. 2, 2023 Vol. 5, No. 31 The profound sense of loss prompting people to endure waiting over 24 hours in a queue to pay their final respect to Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Hall was an astonishing sight last year. The overwhelming majority
Psoriasis: Improvement in Patient-Reported Itch Severity — Measure 485
Psoriasis: Improvement in Patient-Reported Itch Severity ... DESCRIPTION: The percentage of patients, aged 8 years and older, with a diagnosis of psoriasis where at an initial (index) visit have a patient reported itch severity assessment performed, score greater than or equal to 4, and who achieve a score reduction of
Advocacy Update Mar. 4, 2025
IN THIS ISSUE / Mar. 4, 2025 AADA urged CMS, CDC to recognize dermatologists as CLIA lab directors AADA offers to be a resource to new HHS Secretary AADA asked Colorado legislators to support truth in advertising Donate to SkinPAC for Annual Meeting events Regulatory Affairs AADA urged CMS, CDC
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
The Academy’s impact
Through AAD humanitarian programs, we carry out our commitment to support and enhance patient care because skin, hair, and nail conditions can have a serious impact on health and well-being. Additionally, we recognize the importance our employees place on their ability to give back to their communities and to charities
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,
The evolution of practice settings
From the President ... Dr. Olbricht served as Academy president from March 2018 to March 2019. ... By Suzanne Olbricht, MD, April 2, 2018 In my ... introductory column as your Academy President, I addressed the many changes facing dermatology and medicine. Over time we have found ourselves adapting to
Obituaries
Obituaries ... By Jerry Graff, MD, December 1, 2019 The Academy recently learned with sorrow of the passing of the following members of the dermatologic community. ... MARGARET C. DOUGLASS, MD, of Beverly Hills, Michigan, May 29, 2019, at age 75. Trained in dermatology at University of Chicago and practiced
Treating acrodermatitis continua of hallopeau in 2018? Try guselkumab!
By Warren R. Heymann, MD April 21, 2017 Acrodermatitis continua of Hallopeau (ACH) is a disorder well known to dermatologists, but absolutely mysterious to everyone else. It is now considered a localized form of pustular psoriasis of the digits that may be accompanied by onychodystrophy and osteolysis. ... In my
Impact Report — Vol 3, Issue 1
We are building a brighter tomorrow, today. Our bright tomorrow is forged and reinforced by the work we do all year to make the Academy strong. The efforts and successes involve AAD staff, working alongside leadership and, importantly, members like you. It’s a powerful collaboration. ... In this edition of
Advocacy Update Jan. 14 2025
IN THIS ISSUE / Jan. 14, 2025 2025 Congressional key dates Add your voice: Become an AADA Key Contact SkinPAC reception at Orlando Annual Meeting Congressional activity 2025 Congressional key dates ... On Jan. 3, the 119th Congress started its new session and commenced with leadership elections in the House.
The great resignation
Dermatologists and practice management experts share strategies for minimizing staff turnover. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, April 1, 2023 In 2021, 20% of health care workers left their jobs — more than doubling the pre-pandemic rate. According to a survey conducted by the American Medical Association,
February 21
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / FEBRUARY 21, 2018 ... CMS releases MIPS quality performance scores Vote in the AAD election by March 3 Study indicates e-consults improve access to dermatology How helpful is federal research funding?
January 19, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Jan. 19, 2022 ... Finasteride: Topical vs. oral for male androgenetic alopecia DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Probing pityriasis rosea in pregnancy Derm Coding Consult : Dermatology benign, premalignant, and malignant
February 7
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / FEBRUARY 7, 2018 ... Generic drug prices: What to expect in 2018 February Access Hero: Dr. Brodell CMS expands Extreme and Uncontrollable Circumstances policy Network inaccuracies worsen Fewer physicians opting out
March 27
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 27, 2019 ... Academy forms task force to address FDA proposed rule on sunscreen monograph, ingredients DW Insights and Inquiries: Biting my nails worrying about atypical presentations of nail unit
March 12, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 12, 2025 ... GLP-1RA medications and hair loss DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Antihypertensive agents and eczema — New data for older patients Combined oral contraceptives may be beneficial for
January 21, 2026
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Jan. 21, 2026 ... Does finasteride lead to depression, suicide? DermWorld What’s Hot : A tool to modernize, personalize biologic dosing for psoriasis Misdiagnoses of hair, scalp disorders in patients with
November 10, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Nov. 10, 2021 ... CMS, OSHA release rules expanding workforce vaccination requirements DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Recognizing toxic epidermal necrolysis-like acute cutaneous lupus erythematosus ASAP Prognostic value of lymphovascular invasion
March 4, 2026
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March. 4, 2026 ... Flutamide for hair loss DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Eosinophilic pustular folliculitis — Six decades of progress A novel application of punch excision therapy for keloids Migraine
What features in psoriasis patients indicate that the patient is at high risk of developing psoriatic arthritis?
Clinical Applications ... Dr. Abate is a member of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup. ... By Mallory Abate, MD, FAAD, December 1, 2023 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, DermWorld ... Editorial Advisory Workgroup member Mallory Abate, MD, FAAD, talks with Luigi Naldi, MD, about his JAAD ... paper,
The Year in Review — aka ‘That was the Year That Was’
From the President ... Dr. Tomecki served as Academy president from March 2021 to March 2022. ... By Kenneth Tomecki, MD, FAAD, February 1, 2022 2021…The first year of the third decade of the 21st century has ended. In retrospect, it was a year in limbo for many of us,
Could wart immunotherapy open a therapeutic window for congenital nevi at risk for melanoma?
By Warren R. Heymann, MD ... June 13, 2017 ... Dermatoscopic image of congenital melanocytic nevus. Arrows point to reticular network (left), perifollicular hypopigmentation (center), and globules contained within empty spaces in the network ("target globules," right), features that are reportedly suggestive of congenital melanocytic nevi. ... Credit: ...
Direct-to-consumer telemedicine websites: Caveat emptor, a prediction, and proposal
By Warren R. Heymann, MD ... July 17, 2016 ... Two weeks ago, I experienced pain extending from my right groin to my buttock to the degree that I almost could not bear weight. I felt as though I was 90, and if anyone saw my gait, they would have
Psoriasis: Clinical Response to Systemic Medications — Measure 410
Psoriasis: Clinical Response to Systemic Medications ... DESCRIPTION: The percentage of psoriasis vulgaris patients receiving systemic medication who meet minimal physician- or patient-reported disease activity levels. ... ... MEASURE ID: ... 410 ... ... Type: Outcome ... ... CMS Derm Specialty Set: ... Yes ...
Pathways: Inclusivity in Dermatology to increase number of Black, Latino, and Indigenous physicians in dermatology
American Academy of Dermatology collaboration with Johnson & Johnson Consumer Health and the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson will double representation in next 5 years. ROSEMONT, Ill. (March 23, 2022) — People of color often face unequal access to health care and experience poorer outcomes across the health
How to treat eczema at home
Tips from board-certified dermatologists ROSEMONT, Ill. (October 27, 2022) — Eczema, or atopic dermatitis, is a common skin condition affecting 1 in 10 Americans. Patients with eczema often experience itchy, dry, raw, and sensitive patches of skin, which greatly impacts their quality of life. As we wrap up Eczema Awareness
Spironolactone: An increasingly recognized hero in acne therapy
By David A. Wetter, MD July 1, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 26 In 1983, Bonnie Tyler released the catchy and powerful anthem, "Holding Out for a Hero." Emotion exudes from the lyrics: ... I need a hero I’m holding out for a hero ‘til the morning light He’s gotta be
July 12, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 12, 2023 ... Association between hydrochlorothiazide use and nonmelanoma skin cancer DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : After 23 years, a syndrome converted me into an eflornithine believer Potential applications of
January 12, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Jan. 12, 2022 ... Probiotics for atopic dermatitis? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Tarrying for tapinarof Derm Coding Consult : Patch testing unit of service reduction averted Research gap years may
July 17, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 17, 2024 ... Risk of breast, gynecologic malignancies in women using spironolactone for dermatologic conditions? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Reassuring patients with sclerosing lymphangitis of the penis that they
December 21, 2022 DermWorld Weekly
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Dec. 21, 2022 ... Isotretinoin and the risk of psychiatric events in acne patients DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Holiday greeting 2022 Risk of skin cancer in patients with chronic cutaneous
September 18, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / September 18, 2024 ... Spironolactone for alopecia: Blood pressure changes DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : The appropriate dermatologic response when considering the capillary malformation-arteriovenous malformation syndrome — Fast flow to referral
May 18, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 18, 2022 ... Abrocitinib efficacy after switching from dupilumab DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Coming to grips with lymphocytic thrombophilic arteritis DermWorld Young Physician Focus : Protecting dermatologic scope of
DataDerm™: Better your practice, better the specialty
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... Dermatology World talks with Academy President-Elect George Hruza, MD, MBA — one of the earliest adopters of DataDerm™, the Academy’s clinical data registry. Dr. Hruza shares how DataDerm has helped improve his day-to-day practice,
January 8, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / January 8, 2025 ... Topical finasteride with minoxidil vs. topical minoxidil alone for male-pattern androgenic alopecia DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : The treatment of systemic juvenile xanthogranulomas matures Academy mourns the
February 19, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / February 19, 2025 ... Red and green LED light therapy in individuals with androgenetic alopecia DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Treatments for renal IgA vasculitis are beginning to flow Safety of
February 10, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Feb. 10, 2021 ... FDA clears device to improve cellulite DermWorld Insights and Inquiries: Leishmania episode 1a — attack of the clones Distance traveled: Dr. Lim’s diversity focus as Academy president
January 28, 2026
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Jan. 28, 2026 ... Topical estrogens for skin aging DermWorld What’s Hot: Driver of psoriatic itch Outcomes across JAK inhibitors in prurigo nodularis Anticholinergic treatments for hyperhidrosis Assessment of GPT-4 vision
April 30, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 30, 2025 Efficacy of spironolactone in treating patients with acne DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : A tale of two disorders of hypopigmentation — The potential role of Cutibacterium acnes dysbiosis
October 1, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Oct. 1, 2025 ... Antiandrogen therapy for the treatment of female pattern hair loss DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Lupus miliaris disseminatus faciei — A Simon and Garfunkel playlist Academy mourns
November 5, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Nov. 5, 2025 ... An OTC finasteride alternative? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Diagnosing the primary cutaneous SMARCA4 deficient cutaneous tumor — You don’t know what you got ‘til it’s gone
Interstate Medical Licensure Compact
Legally Speaking ... Clifford Warren Lober, MD, JD, presents legal dilemmas in dermatology every other month. He is a dermatologist in practice in Florida and a partner in the law firm Lober, Brown, and Lober. ... By Clifford Warren Lober, MD, JD, October 1, 2018 Carl: Bryan, I recently heard
Dermatologist in disguise
In Practice ... In this month's Balance in Practice, ... Dermatology World talks with M. Alan Menter, MD, about how holiday traditions can build community with colleagues and forge patient bonds. ... By Emily Margosian, content specialist, February 1, 2018 Most people just want to see their dermatologist as soon
Advocacy Update Aug 12, 2025
IN THIS ISSUE / August 12, 2025 Contact Congress to urge support for sunscreen reform AADA urges HHS to study step therapy requirements’ impact AADA advocates for state advocacy priorities at national meeting of state legislators AADA congratulates new CDC Director Susan Monarez AADA’s advocacy newsletter wins award for publication
Advocacy Update Sept 16, 2025
IN THIS ISSUE / Sept. 16, 2025 Over 200 members demand physician practice payment reform Dermatology warns proposed policies further erode physician payment stability MAHA commission highlights reforms for sunscreen approvals AADA meets with GAO on iPLEDGE changes Massachusetts dermatologists oppose dental hygienists administering Botox and fillers SkinPAC Legislative Conference
Psoriasis: Clinical Response to Systemic Medications — Measure 410
Psoriasis: Clinical Response to Systemic Medications ... DESCRIPTION: The percentage of psoriasis vulgaris patients receiving systemic medication who meet minimal physician- or patient-reported disease activity levels. ... ... MEASURE ID: ... 410 ... ... Type: Intermediate outcome ... ... CMS Derm Specialty Set: ... Yes
Advocacy Update Jan 13, 2026
IN THIS ISSUE / Jan. 13, 2026 AADA and the New York State Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery urge NYC Council to investigate medspas Kenalog availability update AADA raised concerns over revised military shaving waiver policies Massachusetts dermatologists: Help urge passage of modifier 25 bill Save the date: SkinPAC
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
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
September 13, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Sept. 13, 2023 ... Are psoriasis biologics safe during conception, pregnancy? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Promising therapeutic developments for cutaneous lupus erythematosus: Interfering with interferon – Part II – Focus
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
February 8, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Feb. 8, 2023 ... A review of newer agents for alopecia areata DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : A surgeon’s primary intention is to reduce secondary infection CDC investigating possibility of treatment-resistant
July 17
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 17, 2019 ... Isotretinoin, depression, and suicide: What’s the connection? DW Insights and Inquiries : Should dermatologists be anti-antihistamine for atopic dermatitis? 2018 MIPS performance feedback, final score, and targeted
June 1, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 1, 2022 ... What’s new in adult acne over the last two years? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Granulomatous cheilitis — Back to the Future Derm Coding Consult : Cigna’s
January 13, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Jan. 13, 2020 ... CMS implements congressionally mandated adjustments, avoiding steep Medicare cuts DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Not aging like fine wine — The myths and mysteries of acquired port
July 27, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 27, 2022 ... Facial hyperhidrosis: Botulinum toxin A injection vs. topical glycopyrrolate DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : JAKne is on the horizon Dupilumab for chronic prurigo, chronic idiopathic pruritus Safety
June 10, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 10, 2020 ... Where is teledermatology most useful? Patient web searches may provide clues. DW Insights and Inquiries : Lichenoid and granulomatous dermatitis — Points to ponder During the COVID-19
June 7, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 7, 2023 ... Treatments for pseudofolliculitis barbae DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Taking it on the shin – part two Efficacy of abrocitinib for the treatment of lichen sclerosus? Scientists
September 17, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Sept. 17, 2025 ... Is there an association between isotretinoin and sexual dysfunction? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Exploring the gamut of monoclonal gammopathy of cutaneous significance Is there an association
Dermatologists will increasingly meet mammalian meat allergy
By Warren R. Heymann, MD March 20, 2019 Vol 1, No. 2 It has been a decade since Van Nunen et al detailed 25 patients living in a tick-endemic region of Sydney, Australia, who developed a red meat allergy following large, local reactions to tick bites. (1) Tick-induced mammalian meat
The 2025 Allergen of the Year is to dye for
By Christen Mowad, MD, FAAD Oct. 29, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 43 The "Allergen of the Year" announcement is always much anticipated in the world of contact dermatitis and patch testing. This year the honor has gone to toluene-2,5-diamine sulfate (PTDS). (1) PTDS is an aromatic amide that is used
Navigating COVID-19 relief programs
Answers in Practice ... By Victoria Houghton, managing editor, June 1, 2020 Dermatology World ... talked to James Zalla, MD, from Florence, Kentucky, about his efforts to keep his practice afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic. This interview reflects the situation as of April 21. Dermatology World: Tell us about your
Support AAD
AAD Cares: Community Outreach Programs ... The American Academy of Dermatology is committed to improving the lives and health of people across the country. ... Learn how the AAD is building shade structures to protect kids from the damaging effects of the sun, educating children and adults about the importance
Dermatomyositis takes your breath away!
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Feb. 22, 2017 Anti-MDA5–associated DM. Eroded violaceous papules and plaques covered by scale and crust over the palmar joint creases and digital tips. ... Credit: ... JAAD The dermatopulmonary syndrome (DPS) is a newly recognized subset of dermatomyositis (DM) associated with anti-MDA5 (melanoma differentiation-associated gene
Malassezia folliculitis: Simultaneously seen and invisible
By Warren R. Heymann, MD March 19, 2018 Cellophane, Mister Cellophane ... Should have been my name, Mister Cellophane ... ‘Cause you can look right through me ... Walk right by me and never know I’m there ... If a rash could commiserate with Amos, the accused murderess Roxie Hart’s
Get your KICS on Route IL-6
By Warren R. Heymann, MD March 1, 2018 Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is a syndrome caused by hypercytokinemia (notably Th1 cytokines — interferon-gamma, tumor necrosis factor-alpha, and IL-6). Clinical manifestations are dramatic, presenting as fever, hepatosplenomegaly, hemophagocytosis, and cytopenias. (See the addendum for diagnostic criteria of HLH). Primary forms of HLH
Yeast rising: Predicting the efficacy of candida antigen immunotherapy for warts
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Oct. 2, 2017 ... Numerous flat warts (verrucae plana) seen on upper extremities of patient with epidermodysplasia verruciformis. ... Credit: ... JAAD Perhaps I’m paranoid, but I always think that warts are laughing at me, or at least at whatever I throw at them —
Re-excising severely atypical nevi: A signature issue?
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Feb. 10, 2017 Clark (dysplastic) nevus with atypical features. A, Low magnification demonstrates a broad compound melanocytic neoplasm with architectural asymmetry. B and C, Higher power reveals elongated rete ridges, subepidermal fibroplasia, parakeratosis, and marked variability in size and shape of melanocytes and their
Is dyshidrosiform pemphigoid really anti-p200 pemphigoid?
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Aug. 20, 2016 Dyshidrosiform pemphigoid (DP) was initially reported in a 72 year-old man with large, tense bullae on the plantar aspect of his feet, with some lesions on an erythematous base. He also had an "ill-defined papular eruption" of the trunk and an erosion
Advocacy Update Mar. 11, 2025
IN THIS ISSUE / Mar. 11, 2025 Academy, physician community demand that Congressional funding includes Medicare cut — contact your legislator now Academy opposes HIPAA security rule changes Dermatologists urged Utah Senate to oppose dental hygienist use of Botox Academy, AMA urge NIH to repeal indirect grant cost cap Rachel
A new wrinkle in the diagnosis of cystic fibrosis?
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD March 23, 2022 Vol. 4, No. 12 Sir, - I have observed that the skin of children with cystic fibrosis wrinkles excessively early when soaked with tap water. The physical sign is highly reliable irrespective of the degree of nutrition of the patient…It is
Not what the doctor ordered?
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... Pharmacists assume greater role in dermatology patient care ... Pharmacists assume greater role in dermatology patient care ... By Jan Bowers, contributing writer A critical member of the health care team, the pharmacist not only dispenses medication, but
October 5, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Oct. 5, 2022 ... Is there an association between low-dose methotrexate and melanoma? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Optimizing the dermatologist-patient encounter FDA approves first treatment for prurigo nodularis Perioperative practices
August 2, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / August 2, 2023 ... Isotretinoin for seborrheic dermatitis: A review DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Cellular neurothekeoma: A tribute to Barnhill and Mihm and a remembrance of Martin C. Mihm Jr.,
November 9, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Nov. 9, 2022 ... Intralesional vs. intramuscular hepatitis B vaccine for common warts DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Hair straighteners and the risk of uterine cancer — More studies are necessary
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?
During the COVID-19 pandemic, “Leaders eat last.”
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... DW Weekly talked to Vinh Chung, MD, from Vanguard Skin Specialists in Colorado Springs, about his experiences helping his staff manage during the COVID-19 pandemic. DW Weekly : Tell us about Vanguard Skin Specialists. How
March 28
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / MARCH 28, 2018 ... The burden of prior authorizations: Is it really that bad? Take the ABMS survey on MOC Help wanted: AAD Pruritus Measure Testing Project FDA approves new psoriasis
June 20
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / JUNE 20, 2018 ... Robots in health care are coming, but at what cost? June Access Hero: Dr. Colven Does benzoyl peroxide stain all fabrics? CMS launches new Medicare Card search
This month's news from across the specialty
What's hot ... April 1, 2020 In this monthly column, members of ... Dermatology World 's Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... MALLORY ABATE, MD Interested in some patch testing pearls for your patients with allergic contact dermatitis? In the January issue of ...
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
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 ... October 1, 2022 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Mallory Abate, MD, FAAD With growing media hype, "rule-out monkeypox" consults with dermatologists are increasing. So, as a dermatologist, what do you need
Is there a best approach to widespread actinic keratoses?
By Deirdre Connolly, MD and Naomi Lawrence, MD April 10, 2019 Vol. 1, No. 5 Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology Volume 72, Issue 2, Pages e57-e59 (February 2015) ... Widespread actinic keratoses (AKs) are problematic to both patients and physicians, not only because of their pre-cancerous nature, but
Should dermatologists be anti-antihistamine for atopic dermatitis?
By Sylvia Hsu, MD July 17, 2019 Vol. 1, No. 19 Atopic dermatitis (AD) is characterized by pruritus that results in eczema induced by scratching. Histamine-1 receptor blockers are routinely used to treat the pruritus of AD. Histamine does not seem to play a role in AD through the histamine-1
Paraneoplastic Sarcoidosis? A Proposal to Revise and Rename the “Sarcoidosis-Lymphoma Syndrome”
By Warren R. Heymann, MD June 18, 2018 ... A 45-year-old woman with cutaneous sarcoidosis at (A) baseline before treatment and (B) with koebnerization after BBLT (560 nm filter at 20 J/cm2, pulse width 30 msec, 20°C cooling, 7-mm square spot size, repetition rate 10 Hz). ... Credit: ... JAAD
Granulomatous pigmented purpuric dermatosis revisited: Lessons learned from a rejected manuscript
By Warren R. Heymann, MD May 14, 2018 ... Nonpalpable pigmented purpuric eruption seen on lower aspect of right leg. ... Credit: ... JAAD In 1982, I was a second-year dermatology resident fascinated by a woman with a history of hyperlipidemia who developed a pigmented purpuric dermatosis (PPD) on her
CMS Targeted Probe and Educate (TPE) reviews are now in full swing
What is a Targeted Probe and Educate program? ... A Targeted Probe and Educate (TPE) program is a claim review process utilized by the Medicare Administrative Contractor (MACs) designed to help dermatologists reduce claim and billing denials as well as appeals through "one-on-one" corrective action assistance and is overseen by
Advocacy Update Jan. 7 2025
IN THIS ISSUE / Jan. 7, 2025 Medicare physician payment cuts effective Jan. 1 Advocacy Win: Aetna fixes Mohs surgery claim edits AADA advocated for clarification on Aetna denied claims for complex repairs AADA presses FDA on sunscreen access Save the date— SkinPAC reception at Orlando Annual Meeting Join your
Advocacy Update Jan. 28 2025
IN THIS ISSUE / Jan. 28, 2025 Academy urges new administration to prioritize Medicare payment reform AADA encourages CMS to ensure dermatology access to Medicare enrollees Academy alarmed that Medicare wants to inappropriately group inflammatory conditions into one proposed cost and value measure Trump Administration pauses federal health agency communications
Use of High-Risk Medications in Older Adults — Measure 238
Use of High-Risk Medications in Older Adults ... DESCRIPTION: Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered at least two high-risk medications from the same drug class. ... ... MEASURE ID: ... 238 ... ... Type: Process ... ... CMS Derm Specialty
Advocacy Update March 24, 2026
IN THIS ISSUE / March 24, 2026 Academy calls out FDA in media for withdrawing proposed rule on sunlamp regulation AADA advocates for Medicare payment reform at affordability hearing AADA opposed Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan modifier 25 policy Academy pushes for swift action and unambiguous revisions to SRT
Advocacy Update March 17, 2026
IN THIS ISSUE / March 17, 2026 Academy frustrated as FDA withdraws proposed rule on sunlamp regulation AADA pushes FDA for iPLEDGE modifications Dermatology meets with CMS to address SRT LCD concerns AADA presses Tennessee legislators to oppose optometry scope expansion Indiana enacts downcoding, medical spa legislation Join us at
Pulling back the curtain on private equity
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... As dermatology consolidates, private equity expands its reach. What does it mean for the specialty's future? ... As dermatology consolidates, private equity expands its reach. What does it mean for the specialty's future? ... By Emily Margosian, content
So many questions. So little time.
Experts offer best practices on efficiently addressing patients’ questions about sunscreen. ... Feature ... By Andrea Niermeier, April 1, 2023 Aisles of products, numerous social media top 10 lists, and abundant information on the internet: Consumers can be quickly overwhelmed with sunscreen questions related to types, usage, and safety —
Hard questions about subcutaneous fat necrosis of the newborn and hypercalcemia
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD May 8, 2024 Vol. 6, No. 19 Neonatal dermatoses are anxiety-provoking for both physicians and parents because of crucial questions — Are there associated systemic problems? What are long-term sequelae? How should the infant be followed? One of the most striking neonatal disorders is
March 31, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 31, 2021 ... Studies show skin rashes are highly predictive of positive COVID-19 results DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Netherton syndrome — From apex to nether New AAD research grant
September 6, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Sept. 6, 2023 ... Chemoprevention of keratinocyte carcinoma with imiquimod, 5-FU, and tretinoin DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Paraneoplastic Merkel cell carcinoma: Searchin' for my lost shaker of salt Vitiligo patients
May 11, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 11, 2022 ... Sexual dysfunction associated with finasteride use in men with androgenetic alopecia DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Lagging ahead — LAG-3 checkpoint inhibition for advanced melanoma FDA grants
June 19
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 19, 2019 ... Do hidradenitis suppurativa patients have a greater comorbidity burden than psoriasis patients? DW Insights and Inquiries : The newest frontier for biologics and psoriasis may be adherence
September 22, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Sept. 22, 2021 ... What treatment is most effective for refractory spontaneous urticaria? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Following up on "A Trend I Cannot Endorse" DermWorld Young Physician Focus :
March 20, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 20, 2024 ... Combination imiquimod and 5-FU for treating AKs DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : San Diego AAD musings Talking points: Benzene found in acne care products Safety of dermatologic
March 19, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 19, 2025 ... Association between actinic keratosis treatments and use of antihypertensives? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Mastering dermatology Laser and energy treatments for acne scarring Efficacy of upadacitinib vs.
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
Taking it on the shin: Part one
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD May 31, 2023 Vol. 5, No. 22 I am intentionally skeptical of medical literature that purports "new" entities. Are they novel and distinct or just minor variations of long-recognized dermatoses? This two-part commentary will focus on two disorders that involve the pretibial region —
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... March 1, 2023 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Bryan Carroll, MD, PhD, FAAD New, but not new, but maybe new, but not good = ... Candida auris is looking worse with
Service animals in your office
Legally Speaking ... Clifford Warren Lober, MD, JD, presents legal dilemmas in dermatology every other month. He is a dermatologist in practice in Florida and a partner in the law firm Lober, Brown, and Lober. ... By Clifford Warren Lober, MD, JD, June 1, 2018 Avalon: Bryan, I just had
Preparing for MIPS 2023 and beyond
Answers in Practice ... By Olivia Barry, Manager, Practice Management, April 1, 2023 Each month, DermWorld ... tackles issues "in practice" for dermatologists. This month, practice management staff offer tips on MIPS reporting. It’s year five of the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS), so you are probably well aware that
2023 MIPS and telehealth highlights
Eligibility criteria ... The low volume threshold remains the same as 2022 and includes 3 aspects of covered professional services: ... Allowed charges ... Number of Medicare patients who receive services ... Number of services provided ... You must participate in MIPS (unless otherwise exempt) if, in both 12-month segments of
Is pigmented spindle cell nevus of Reed the result of genomic fusions?
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, February 1, 2019 In this month’s Acta Eruditorum column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, talks with Pedram Gerami, MD, about his
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... April 1, 2024 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Mallory Abate,MD, FAAD Melasma is a phenotype of photodamage with a complex and multifaceted etiology involving UV radiation, visible light, hormones, and genetics,
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... April 1, 2026 In this monthly column, members of the DermWorld ... Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. Ken Katz, MD, MSc, MSCE, FAAD Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have dramatically improved prognosis for melanoma and other cancers. Once nearly always fatal, advanced
Memories of pneumocystis pneumonia and thoughts of prophylaxis
By Warren R. Heymann, MD ... Nov. 27, 2017 ... A chest x-ray examination demonstrated a ground-glass appearance throughout the bilateral mid lung zones with sparing of the apices (Fig. 1). ... Credit: ... JAAD My childhood friend Alan was a rotating surgical resident at Methodist Hospital in Houston
Thinking about seborrheic keratoses: A rare event
By Warren R. Heymann, MD June 9, 2017 Clinical images of squamous cell carcinoma arising in seborrheic keratosis (SCC-SK). A, Invasive SCC-SK on forehead of a man aged 69 years. B, In situ SCC-SK from a pigmented keratosis on the back of a man aged 73 years. C, In situ
Shingles and the battle of the bulge
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Sept. 11, 2019 Vol. 1, No. 27 I thought I knew herpes zoster (HZ, shingles) inside and out — from patients’ experiences, my late mother’s herpes zoster ophthalmicus (I could not believe how devastatingly awful she appeared arriving back from Europe!), to my recent vaccination
What are keratoacanthomatous lesions of the legs in mature women?
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Dec. 11, 2017 ... Right thigh, keratoacanthomatous atypical squamous proliferation. (Hematoxylin-eosin stain; original magnification: ×10.) ... Credit: ... JAAD 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
Changing perceptions of pediatric mastocytosis
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Sept. 3, 2018 I have always been disquieted by mastocytosis. Its constellation of clinical presentations from childhood to adulthood, spectrum of systemic involvement, variable prognoses, and therapeutic challenges, never allow for complacency or certainty. ... Even when the diagnosis is straightforward with an excellent prognosis,
Appealing an audit
Appealing an audit: In a nutshell ... If you disagree with an audit decision, you can discuss it with your recovery audit contractor (RAC), rebut it, and file an appeal ... There are five levels of an appeal ... Make sure that your appeal letters include all the necessary information
Preventive Care and Screening: Unhealthy Alcohol Use: Screening & Brief Counseling — Measure 431
Preventive Care and Screening: Unhealthy Alcohol Use: Screening & Brief Counseling ... DESCRIPTION: The percentage of adult patients who were screened for unhealthy alcohol use using a systematic screening method at least once within the last 12 months and received brief counseling if identified as an unhealthy alcohol user. ...
Preventive Care and Screening: Unhealthy Alcohol Use: Screening & Brief Counseling — Measure 431
Preventive Care and Screening: Unhealthy Alcohol Use: Screening & Brief Counseling ... DESCRIPTION: The percentage of adult patients who were screened for unhealthy alcohol use using a systematic screening method at least once within the last 12 months and received brief counseling if identified as an unhealthy alcohol user. ...
What's causing your child's itchy rash?
A dermatologist addresses the difference between eczema and allergic contact dermatitis BOSTON, MA (March 25, 2022) — Itchy rashes can be very irritating, especially when children get them, and you don’t know what is causing them. While these rashes are often caused by eczema, in some cases they are caused
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
August 31, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Aug. 31, 2022 ... Isotretinoin lab monitoring in acne treatment DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Metformin mania — Is it an adequate chemopreventive agent for skin cancer? Monkeypox: A dermatologic primer
December 1, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Dec. 1, 2021 ... Risk of COVID-19 infection in atopic dermatitis patients DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : The nexus of VEXAS syndrome Skin and gut microbiome in hidradenitis suppurativa Is imiquimod
Itching to see if polymerase chain reaction mite be the future of diagnosing scabies
By Warren R. Heymann, MD January 6, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 1 The scourge of scabies has been plaguing mankind for millennia. The causal relationship of the itch mite causing scabies was discovered by Bonomo and Cestoni in 1687, earning the distinction of being the first to discover a proven
Nailing down the treatment for ungual melanoma in situ
By Adam Rubin, MD April 21, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 16 In the recent ... Dermatologic Surgery manuscript "Nail Unit Melanoma In Situ Treated with Mohs Micrographic Surgery" (1), Dr. Divya Srivastava and her colleagues at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center demonstrated the effectiveness of the combination of
MIPS 2020 is here. Here are the highlights
Answers in Practice ... Faiza Wasif, MPH, is the AAD's practice management manager. Her column offers tips on an area she commonly receives questions about from members. ... By Faiza Wasif, MPH, April 1, 2020 Each month Dermatology World ... tackles issues "in practice" for dermatologists. This month Faiza Wasif,
Finding Zen in medicine
Balance in practice ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, May 1, 2020 "It’s something I would have never thought I’d do," recalls Adam Rotunda, MD, assistant clinical professor of dermatology at the University of California, Irvine and a Mohs surgeon in private practice, in Newport Beach, California. Several years prior,
CMS releases third and fourth quarter NCCI edits
Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, Manager, Coding & Reimbursement, January 1, 2022 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld Coding Consult. ... Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . CMS has released its third and fourth quarterly
CMS releases 2025 first and second quarter NCCI edits
Derm Coding Consult ... By Tiffany E. McFarland, RHIT, Analyst, Coding & Reimbursement, September 1, 2025 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld ... Coding Consult. Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . CMS has released the first and second quarter updates to the 2025 National
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
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... January 1, 2026 In this monthly column, members of the DermWorld ... Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. Jason Lee, MD, FAAD The incidence of melanoma in situ (MIS) has risen sharply in the U.S., surpassing invasive melanoma in 2025 ( ...
Anterolateral leg alopecia: An example of a new dermatologic statistic — seen but unrecognized
By Warren R. Heymann, MD March 4, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 9 Aside from my family, my two greatest passions in life are dermatology and baseball. There is an infinite amount to learn in each discipline — for wisdom in each I turn to Bill James (two different people). Most
Itching to prescribe the right treatment for scabies: Topical permethrin or oral ivermectin?
By Warren R. Heymann, MD ... Feb. 1, 2018 ... Scabies burrow via high-resolution digital photography (4 megapixels). ... Credit: ... JAAD Three weeks after confirming the diagnosis of crusted scabies on an HIV-positive patient, I started to scratch while driving in the parking lot at Cooper University Hospital.
Social media FAQs
Social media has become a popular method of communication for professionals in virtually every industry. But how do you know what level of engagement is appropriate for you as a physician? The following FAQs provide guidance on this issue. ... Q: Can I control who views my social media information
Key messages for social media about hair loss
Key messages ... Many conditions and diseases can result in hair loss, as can improper hair care. ... The most common cause of hair loss is hereditary thinning or baldness, also known as androgenetic alopecia. (1) This condition affects an estimated 80 million Americans — 50 million men and 30
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
On the shelf
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... What is keeping biosimilars out of reach and when will they be available? ... What is keeping biosimilars out of reach and when will they be available? ... By Allison Evans, assistant managing editor Over the last few
Provider playbook
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... Nurse practitioners intensify efforts to expand scope of practice ... Nurse practitioners intensify efforts to expand scope of practice ... By Jan Bowers, contributing writer When the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the U.S. in 2020, nurse practitioners (NPs)
September 29, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Sept. 29, 2021 ... Is HPV vaccination associated with clearance of common warts? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Positively perplexing — Determining the meaning of CD30 positivity FDA proposes new guidance
October 20, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Oct. 20, 2021 ... AADA advocacy results in FDA approving iPLEDGE modifications DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Probing pediatric pigmented purpuras DermWorld Young Physician Focus : Staying connected Scabies treatment may
Probing pediatric pigmented purpuras
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD October 20, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 42 Pigmented purpuric (PP) eruptions are often referred to as "benign" pigmented purpuras. Although that may be true in the medical sense, these dermatoses may be very distressing for patients (or their parents). Angst may be due to
Rituximab and dermatomyositis: Dr. Samitz would be proud
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Nov. 20, 2019 Vol. 1, No. 37 The gifted dermatologist clinician-educator Morris H Samitz, MD, has been honored with an annual lectureship at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania for the past 44 years. Dr. Samitz passed away in 1993, but
Paradoxical biological reactions and Grandma Dora’s waterbed
By Warren R. Heymann, MD January 22, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 3 My late maternal grandmother Dora — a real ... balabusta (Yiddish for "mistress of the house") — was the first person I knew to get a waterbed. That raised eyebrows, until I explained that it comforted her octogenarian
Deep learning in dermatopathology
By Kiran Motaparthi, MD June 30, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 26 Deep learning algorithms — deep neural networks that model the connections neurons make and analyze images in successive layers to ultimately produce a likelihood of diagnosis — can now distinguish dermoscopic images of nevus and melanoma with greater accuracy
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
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
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... December 1, 2022 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Harry Dao Jr., MD, FAAD One advantage of working in the same practice as your surgeons is the ability to quickly confirm biopsy
Retaining the right staff
Answers in Practice ... By Megan Bennett, Staff Writer, May 1, 2026 DermWorld ... talks with Cyndi Yag-Howard, MD, FAAD, of Yag-Howard Cosmetic Dermatology in Naples, Florida, about staff retention strategies. DermWorld: Tell us about your practice. Dr. Yag-Howard: I started my practice nearly 30 years ago in Naples, Florida,
The profound dermatological manifestations of COVID-19: Part II
By Warren R. Heymann, MD March 25, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 12 Disclaimers: This commentary was written on March 17, 2020 for a publication date of March 25, 2020. The issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic are changing like lightning. The content included in this commentary may no longer be
Biting my nails worrying about atypical presentations of nail unit melanomas
By Warren R. Heymann, MD March 27, 2019 Vol. 1, No. 3 I recently encountered a patient who expressed his disappointment in me, complaining that I was too slow to diagnose a lentigo maligna in a facial solar lentigo that we had been following. How could I miss a melanoma?
Hairdressers’ dermatologic odyssey: From dye to death prevention
... By Warren R. Heymann, MD Dec. 18, 2017 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
Alarming but benign: The enigma of acute hemorrhagic edema of infancy
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Sept. 8, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 36 "The patient, a fat baby thriving on its mother’s milk, was suddenly attacked by purpura, urticaria and localized edema, lasting about ten days. There were only systemic symptoms from the result of pain. At first the bowels
Interoperability and patient access
HHS expands penalties for information blocking ... New rules impact physicians effective July 31, 2024 ... On June 24, 2024, HHS released a new Final Rule that imposes reimbursement penalties and other disincentives on physicians and non-physician clinicians (NPCs) who are found to have committed information blocking that impacts their
Best practices for social media
In addition to keeping up with family and friends, social media sites offer several professional benefits and opportunities to dermatologists: ... Stay current on the latest news and research. ... Connect with colleagues. ... Share educational information with patients. ... Promote your practice. ... Position board-certified dermatologists as the experts
April 1, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 1, 2020 ... What to do with iPLEDGE patients during COVID-19 DW Insights and Inquiries : Knuckling down on knuckle pads Medicare offers physicians advance payments to address COVID-19 cash-flow
May 8
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 8, 2019 ... Skin scratching and intestinal changes: What’s the link? DW Insights and Inquiries : Progress for progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy Sunscreen study supports FDA call for additional data New
Life is just a bowl of cherry angiomas
By Warren R. Heymann, MD May 29, 2019 Vol. 1, No. 13 "Dr. Heymann, I’ve noticed a number of these spots appearing lately." ... "They’re called cherry angiomas — totally benign." ... "Why I am getting them?" ... "Maturity." ... "You mean I’m getting old!" ... "I did not say
Positively perplexing: Determining the meaning of CD30 positivity
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Sept. 29, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 39 I’ll wager that most readers of DWI&I have experienced receiving a biopsy report, obtained from an inflammatory lesion, stating "scattered CD30+ cells were observed," accompanied by a comment that "clinicopathologic correlation is necessary to rule out the
Playing the field: Introducing tirbanibulin for actinic keratosis therapy
By Warren R. Heymann, MD January 27, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 4 Field therapy is a cornerstone of actinic keratosis (AK) management. Two years ago, a ... New England Journal of Medicine article demonstrated that 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) was the best among inadequate therapies (compared to imiquimod, MAL-PDT, and ingenol mebutate).
JAAD
Putting muscle into isotretinoin laboratory testing isn’t chopped liver! The newest frontier for biologics and psoriasis may be adherence Progress for progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy A ‘pregnant pause’ is necessary before concluding on the obstetric risk of vitiligo Dermatologists cannot be lax about acquired cutis laxa Congenital juvenile xanthogranulomas: Born to
Tax reform: What you need to know
Money Matters ... Jason P. Wainscott, JD, is an attorney, author, and general manager of the financial planning firm OJM Group. ... By Jason P. Wainscott, JD, March 1, 2018 Every dermatologist needs to know 2017 saw widespread changes to the federal tax code. There are many cuts and additional
What's hot?
What's hot ... August 27, 2019 In this monthly column, members of ... Dermatology World 's Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Bryan Carroll, MD, PhD ... Identifying the origin of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma of an unknown primary can inform prognosis and
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
Left in the dark
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... An explanation to patients on the factors that can keep physicians out of the loop on current drug prices and costs to patients ... An explanation to patients on the factors that can keep physicians out of the
Breaking the terbinafine laboratory habit for onychomycosis
By Warren R. Heymann, MD May 22, 2019 Vol. 1, No. 11 ... Are you a creature of habit when it comes checking laboratory tests for certain prescriptions? I am. I get nervous if the quantiferon TB test is not checked annually for patients on biologics. If my patient is
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
November 7
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / November 7, 2018 ... Fee Schedule: How will your practice fare in 2019? Adopt-a-Shade: Giving kids a safe place to play Academy releases guidelines for melanoma treatment Are you smarter than
December 23, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Dec. 23, 2020 ... The impact of COVID-19 on the practice of dermatology DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Holiday greeting 2020 HHS announces additional Medicare relief funding FDA approves topical AK
July 3
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 3, 2019 ... Academy comments on FDA sunscreen proposal DW Insights and Inquiries : Oy, another "Oid" to worry about — cryptococcoid lesions VA launches Community Care Network to provide
Saving face: The importance of recognizing facial discoid dermatosis
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Feb. 22, 2023 Vol. 5, No. 8 I get excited when astute dermatologists describe and label dermatoses that I have seen but could not adequately diagnose. Two recent examples include acute inflammatory edema and alpha-gal syndrome. I (and presumably you too) have encountered patients
Fire ant stings: From pain to gain — The therapeutic potential of solenopsin
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD July 3, 2024 Vol. 6, No. 27 Fire ant stings are nasty. Lesions usually occur on the lower extremities after the disruption of a nest, causing a large number of ants to swarm and attack. The most common presentation is a wheal and flare
Homing in on hornerin: Breaking down the barrier to understand its crucial role in atopic dermatitis
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Oct. 16, 2024 Vol. 6, No. 42 Atopic dermatitis (AD) is characterized by skin barrier dysfunction, inflammation, and chronic pruritus. The etiology of AD, however, is complicated and incompletely understood, with genetic, environmental (soaps, surfactants, stress), and immunological factors causing skin barrier abnormalities and
Trichobacteriosis: A salute to the Shelleys
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Sept. 3, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 35 Indelible memories form in youth. I couldn’t wait to get my New York driver’s license — within a year of that milestone the 1973 oil embargo hit, and most drives were limited to the gas station to
Multiple pilomatricomas by the numbers
By Warren R. Heymann, MD February 24, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 8 I have always been beguiled by pilomatricomas (PM). From the time I first heard the term "calcifying epithelioma of Mahlerbe" or pondering "is it pilomaticoma or pilomatrixoma?" this benign lesion has been a source of wonder. There is
Probing pityriasis rosea in pregnancy
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD January 19, 2022 Vol. 4, No. 3 I have always been captivated by pityriasis rosea (PR). As a second-year medical student, my late brother Andrew (presumably) developed it. I was clueless when he showed me his rash. He immediately told my father that money
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
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
How aligned are Redditor-driven recommendations with the current AAD acne guidelines?
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, October 1, 2024 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, DermWorld ... Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, talks with Justin
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
Modifier madness
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, April 1, 2019 Test your knowledge: Modifier madness ... Take the quiz to see if you're up to date.
What's hot?
What's hot ... January 29, 2019 In this monthly column, members of the ... Dermatology World Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Edward W. Cowen, MD, MHSc ... Many of us struggle with patients with refractory pruritus who have tried many combinations of antihistamine, tricyclic,
What's hot?
What's hot ... July 24, 2018 In this monthly column, members of the ... Dermatology World Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Edward W. Cowen, MD, MHSc ... The first human retrovirus, identified in 1980, was not HIV, but human T-cell lymphotrophic virus-1 (HTLV-1). It
Virtual grand rounds
Answers in Practice ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, July 1, 2021 DermWorld ... talks to Stephen Ostrowski, MD, PhD — dermatology instructor at Harvard Medical School and grand rounds course director for Massachusetts General Hospital’s Department of Dermatology — about the advantages and challenges of hosting virtual grand rounds.
2026 CPT coding updates
Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, Senior Manager, Coding and Reimbursement, January 1, 2026 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld ... Coding Consult. Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Dermatopathology’s taste of honey
By Warren R. Heymann, MD September 2, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 35 Recently, on our consult service, my resident and I were assessing a patient with a potential autoimmune bullous disease; we concurred that a skin biopsy for routine microscopy and direct immunofluorescence (DIF) was warranted. "I’ll have to come
Can topical ketoconazole tip the scales for acne vulgaris?
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Oct. 28, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 43 How often do you perform an oral examination? If you’re like me, probably only under two circumstances — when the patient has specific complaints (soreness, a raised lesion, or a discoloration noted by their dentist), or when we
Granulomatous slack skin: More than one type of mimicry
By Warren R. Heymann, MD November 18, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 46 My chief resident presented a case to me enamored with his clinical diagnosis of granulomatous slack skin (GSS). Although I was delighted that he considered the disorder, I explained why I thought these inguinal and submammary pink-white subtly
MIPS 2025 FAQs
MIPS & MACRA glossary ... APM = (Advanced) Alternative Payment Model. A payment approach that gives additional incentive payments to professionals under ACO models, or those that bear more than the nominal amount of financial risk. Most dermatologists will not be eligible for this track. There are two types of
MIPS 2026 FAQs
MIPS & MACRA glossary ... APM = (Advanced) Alternative Payment Model. A payment approach that gives additional incentive payments to professionals under ACO models, or those that bear more than the nominal amount of financial risk. Most dermatologists will not be eligible for this track. There are two types of
Distance traveled: Dr. Lim’s diversity focus as AAD president still relevant today
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... In 2017, Henry W. Lim, MD, started his presidency at the Academy, designating his presidential initiatives to many areas impacting the specialty including diversity, equity, and inclusion. Today, the Academy remains indebted to the efforts
Diagnosing nail unit melanomas at a faster clip
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Aug. 16, 2023 Vol. 5, No. 33 Every dermatologist has examined a pigmented nail, wondering if the pathologic process reflects a nail unit melanoma (NUM) or subungual melanoma (SUM) versus a benign melanocytic lesion (melanocytic activation, lentigo, or nevus), pigmented onychomycosis, or hemorrhage. A
Paraneoplastic Merkel cell carcinoma: Searchin’ for my lost shaker of salt
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Sept. 6, 2023 Vol. 5, No. 36 By pure coincidence, Jimmy Buffett passed away from Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) as I researched the topic of paraneoplastic MCC. Although I am no parrothead, every time I’d hear Margaritaville, I’d smile and fantasize about a lifestyle
An encapsulation of palisaded encapsulated neuromas
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Jan. 22, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 3 You know the drill — a patient presents with a solitary, slowly enlarging, dome-shaped, non-pigmented painless facial papule and asks, "Is it skin cancer?" Your clinical and dermoscopic examinations are not definitive, so you respond with uncertainty,
Coding and reporting for immunohistochemistry (IHC) staining in dermatology
Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, Manager, Lead Coding and Reimbursement Strategist, July 1, 2022 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld ... Coding Consult. Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . Immunohistochemistry (IHC) staining is used to
Trialing it out
In Practice ... Craig Leonardi, MD, from Central Dermatology in St. Louis, specializes in treatment of moderate to severe psoriasis and other dermatologic diseases. He is also an adjunct professor of dermatology at St. Louis University Medical School. ... By Victoria Houghton, assistant managing editor, July 2, 2018 Dermatology World
Donor Spotlight: Grizzly bears, African summits, and other joys
Celebrating a decade of AAD’s Skin Cancer, Take a Hike!™ with its founder ... Donor Spotlight ... By Dean Monti, Managing Editor, Special Publications, May 1, 2024 In this new column, DermWorld ... highlights individual members who have gone above and beyond with their Academy contributions. This year marks the
Classifieds
Classifieds ... April 1, 2026 Arizona ... General Dermatology – Phoenix, Arizona ... Plastic Surgery – Phoenix, Arizona ... Delivering ethical & exceptional patient care experiences Hiring Dermatologists, Mohs Surgeons and Dermatopathologists With the operational support that comes with being part of a large, stable practice with a track record
Life insurance 101: Options and considerations
Money Matters ... David B. Snyder, JD, CLU ... ® ... , is an attorney, author, and financial advisor at the wealth management firm OJM Group. He covers financial issues for dermatologists in this quarterly ... Dermatology World column. ... By David B. Snyder, JD, CLU, September 2, 2019 Life
Getting a handle on hirsutism
Dermatologists discuss the latest clinical guidance for managing hirsutism ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, February 1, 2022 Far from being simply protein filaments, hair can occupy a central role in a person’s identity, sense of well-being, and overall quality of life. Hirsutism — a condition in
Out of stock
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... What's happening with drug shortages and what's being done to resolve the issue? ... What's happening with drug shortages and what's being done to resolve the issue? ... By Victoria Houghton, managing editor A patient taking a blood
Streamlining the claim denial process in your practice
Claim denials are a reality for every dermatology practice. It is wise to be proactive and understand what you need to do when you receive a claim denial. Streamlining your claim denial process requires understanding the meaning behind each denial on the explanation of benefits (EOB) and the appropriate action
Tag, you’re it!
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Sept. 28, 2022 Vol. 4, No. 39 Chances are you will see a patient with skin tags today. ... Patients will likely ask you two questions: Why do I get them? What do you mean my insurance won’t cover their removal (for asymptomatic lesions)?
Real-time patient data transforms the practice and improves care
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... Data-driven transformation of care , one of five strategic goals under the Academy's ... 2019 S trategic Plan , emphasizes the Academy’s role in helping dermatologists improve patient care through the collection and transfer of
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
Vasculitis on the run
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD July 10, 2024 Vol. 6, No. 28 I am not a runner, but I live vicariously through my residents who are. This weekend, our first-year resident, Erika Tvedten, will run the Philadelphia marathon for the first time. I have been intrigued (and impressed!) by
Nonepidemic Kaposi sarcoma: The fifth dimension
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Oct. 16, 2019 Vol. 1, No. 32 ... For more than a century, since first described in 1872 by Moritz Kaposi* as "idiopathic multiple pigmented sarcoma," dermatologists focused on classical Kaposi sarcoma (KS) — violaceous patches, plaques, and tumors on the lower extremities of
PRIDE without prejudice
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD July 30, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 30 As the years march on, I am bemused by having witnessed once-novel findings become mainstream affairs. I recall my excitement describing the development of paronychia in a 76-year-old woman with metastatic colon carcinoma who was participating in
Coming full circle (almost): Low dose oral minoxidil for alopecia
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD January 5, 2022 Vol. 4, No. 1 I presume that virtually every dermatologist reading this commentary has recommended topical minoxidil (TM) for their patients with androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and other alopecias (telogen effluvium, alopecia areata [AA], hair shaft abnormalities, and eyebrow hypotrichosis). I recall
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
Do not get burned by missing Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
By Warren Heymann, MD April 28, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 17 I would be surprised if any first-year dermatology resident could not differentiate Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS) from toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN). What is straightforward now was a source of confusion for decades. The following is an elegant summation
Can tocilizumab deep six recalcitrant morphea?
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Sept. 20, 2023 Vol. 5, No. 38 Glenda’s middle-aged ankles still hurt badly. I have been treating morphea enveloping her ankles for several years. With therapies including methotrexate, mycophenolate mofetil, clobetasol, calcipotriene, and physical therapy, her tenderness has improved from exquisite to barely tolerable.
Shining a light on the Sunshine Act
Legally Speaking ... Daniel F. Shay, Esq. is a health care attorney at Alice G. Gosfield and Associates, P.C. ... By Daniel F. Shay, Esq., July 2, 2018 The "Sunshine Act" as it has come to be known (stemming from Sen. Charles Grassley’s position that sunshine is the best disinfectant)
Electronic consultations
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, July 1, 2019 Test your knowledge: Electronic consultations ... Take the quiz to see if you're up to date.
A pandemic of perception
Virtual life has negatively affected patients’ self-perception. Dermatologists may be in a position to help. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, July 1, 2022 Photo editing, once associated with flawlessly airbrushed celebrities, has become not only ubiquitous but nearly a requirement of social sharing. In a highly
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
The bigger picture
AAD’s Clinical Image Collection furthers knowledge of treating all skin tones. ... Feature ... By Megan Bennett, Staff Writer, February 1, 2026 The appearance of several common skin conditions and diseases vary depending on patients’ skin color. However, overwhelmingly, clinical images in dermatologic literature and other professional educational resources represent
Taking the lead
DermWorld shares stories of the Leadership Institute’s influence on dermatologists. ... Feature ... By Megan Bennett, Staff Writer, April 1, 2026 Just as it is when striving to become a great dermatologist, being a great leader is a learned skill, said Jeremy Bordeaux, MD, MPH, FAAD. ... That’s one of
Coming down the payment pike
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... While Medicare reimbursement changes were minimal in 2020, what's in store for dermatology down the road? ... While Medicare reimbursement changes were minimal in 2020, what's in store for dermatology down the road? ... By Melanie Padgett Powers,
FAQs: Interoperability and patient access
What is the information blocking rule? ... On April 5, 2021, HHS issued regulations through the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) that prohibit information blocking. Information blocking refers to actions by an "actor" that could interfere with the access, exchange, or use of electronic health
Paving the way
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... The history of African Americans in medicine and the diversity challenges that remain ... The history of African Americans in medicine and the diversity challenges that remain ... By Victoria Houghton, assistant managing editor In the early 1720s,
Is it a waste for dermatologists to order fecal calprotectin?
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD June 22, 2022 Vol. 4, No. 25 I am still haunted by my initiation to Crohn disease. My late brother Andrew, who succumbed to the illness because of a confluence of complications at 29 years-old, first manifested symptoms as a child. It was a
JAKne is on the horizon
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD July 27, 2022 Vol. 4, No. 30 If you are like me, you have read much more about JAK inhibitors (JAKi) than have prescribed them. We are all on a learning curve. The rapid introduction of topical ruxolitinib (Opzelura), oral upadacitinib (Rinvoq), and abrocitinib
Striving to avoid an amebic nightmare: Recognizing cutaneous Balamuthia mandrillaris infection
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD May 22, 2024 Vol. 6, No. 21 Having received the worry gene from my mother, I have nightmares about missing diagnoses that have potentially devastating outcomes. My anxiety level reached new heights over 20 years ago, listening to a presentation by Dr. Amit Pandya
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome-Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis: The aftermath
By Warren Heymann, MD May 26, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 21 The American Academy of Dermatology’s SkinSerious ... ® ... campaign highlights how dermatologists treat serious diseases. Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) top the list. (1) Justifiably, all attention focuses on the immediate issues in an attempt
Americans with Disabilities Act issues in dermatology
Legally Speaking ... Robert M. Portman, JD, MPP, is a health care attorney with Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville, in Washington, D.C. ... By Ben Tesdahl, JD, Megan La Suer, JD, MHA, and Robert M. Portman, JD, MPP, January 1, 2021 Every month, DermWorld ... covers legal issues in "Legally
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
Benzene in consumer products
What dermatologists and patients should know. ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, April 1, 2025 From dry shampoo to acne medication — benzene, a known human carcinogen, has been detected in multiple cosmetic and cutaneous products over the past several years. ... The International Agency for Research on
Cryptic communications
What insurance outlier letters really mean. ... Feature ... By Ruth Carol, Contributing Writer, April 1, 2023 Being on the receiving end of an outlier letter may instill confusion, fear, anger, frustration, or all of the above. Although they are not new or uncommon, insurers have been sending them more
Moving forward
The Academy scored big wins for dermatology in 2021, but the work to ensure safe patient access to dermatologic care continues ... Feature ... By Ruth Carol, Contributing Writer, January 1, 2022 Every year, the American Academy of Dermatology Association (AADA) tackles a long list of federal and state legislative
A new frontier?
Experts discuss the role of technology in clinical trials and what the future may or may not hold for dermatology ... Feature ... By Ruth Carol, contributing writer, July 1, 2021 The physical exam is at the heart of clinical trials in dermatology...or is it? ... In the future, clinical
Weighing in on glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists in dermatology
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD April 17, 2024 Vol. 6, No. 16 Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists — your patients are on them, and perhaps you are too (or at least have thought about it). In 2023, more than 500 million people worldwide were afflicted with obesity and type
Eyebrow-raising complications of microblading
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD May 1, 2024 Vol. 6, No. 18 One of the most significant challenges of being a medical dermatologist is that patients assume you are well-versed in all aspects of dermatology, including cosmetic procedures. It is a reasonable expectation that dermatologists have at least a
Medical dermatology
Topical retinoid therapy for acanthosis nigricans: In the thick of it Rituximab and dermatomyositis: Dr. Samitz would be proud The naked truth about total body skin examination: A lesson from Goldilocks and the Three Bears Getting the gist of GIST cutaneous hyperpigmentation disease I never wanted chaperones — until now
Caveat mTOR revisited: Neurofibromatosis
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Feb. 14, 2024 Vol. 6, No. 7 An abridged version of this commentary was published in "A Clinician's Perspective" in the April 2023 issue of the JAAD. ... It is understandable how dermatologists may forget about many details of rare genodermatoses after taking their
Treatments for renal IgA vasculitis are beginning to flow
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Feb. 19, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 7 The alliterative phrase "palpable purpura" will instantly conjure the diagnosis of leukocytoclastic vasculitis (LCV) for dermatologists. IgA vasculitis (IgAV, aka Henoch-Schönlein purpura [HSP]) is the most common vasculitis in children but is much less frequent in adults.
Skin in the game
Innovating at the intersection of dermatology and business. ... Feature ... By Andrea Niermeier, Contributing Writer, July 1, 2025 Cheryl Burgess, MD, FAAD, medical director of the Center for Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery and the Professional Aesthetic Image Center, remembers getting ready to go to prom and facing limited options
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
Your Dermatologist Knows
An update on the Academy’s successful consumer positioning strategy. ... Feature ... By Matt Walsh, Specialist, Member Communications, December 1, 2025 2026 will be the fourth full year of the Academy’s revolutionary push to position board-certified dermatologists as the experts in skin, hair, and nail health. Since launching in October
Bad online review?
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... Dermatology World explains why bad online reviews may not be so bad after all ... Dermatology World explains why bad online reviews may not be so bad after all ... By Ruth Carol, contributing writer Patients are increasingly
Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans recurrence: Size matters
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD April 24, 2024 Vol. 6, No. 17 Editor’s note: An abridged version of this commentary was published in the November 2023 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology ... . Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is a fascinating soft tissue tumor; although considered
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
A checkup on immune checkpoint inhibitor-induced subacute cutaneous lupus
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD March 15, 2023 Vol. 5, No. 11 Keeping up with the expanding indications and adverse reactions to immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) can be a full-time job. These drugs are anti-neoplastic because of cytotoxic T-cell activation. ICIs include the anti-cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated antigen-4 (CTLA-4) agent ipilimumab,
Tarrying for tapinarof
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD January 12, 2022 Vol. 4, No. 2 Today we held our first round of interviews for our dermatology residency program for 2023. Meeting dermatology resident applicants is a delight — they are brilliant, engaging, and a source of pride for our discipline. We started
Can dermatology employers require employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccine?
Legally Speaking ... Robert M. Portman, JD, MPP, is a health care attorney with Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville, in Washington, D.C. ... By Ben Tesdahl, JD, LL.M, Megan La Suer, JD, MHA, and Rob Portman, JD, MPP, April 1, 2021 Every month, DermWorld ... covers legal issues in "Legally
Employment-related legal considerations during the COVID-19 public health crisis
Legally Speaking ... Robert M. Portman, JD, MPP, is a health care attorney with Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville, in Washington, D.C. ... By Megan La Suer, JD, MHA, Rob Portman, JD, MPP, and Ben Tesdahl, JD, May 1, 2020 Every month, Dermatology World ... covers legal issues in "Legally
A culture of inclusivity
The AAD takes diversity, equity, and inclusion seriously and so do our industry partners ... Feature ... By Dean Monti, Managing Editor, Special Publications, November 1, 2021 The AAD strives for a diverse and inclusive environment where all its members have opportunities that enable them to succeed and thrive. Additionally,
Humanitarian dermatology extends its reach
Dermatologists take part in medical relief efforts at home and abroad ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, September 1, 2022 "When you take a step back and look at why we went into medicine, what is it that drives us?" asked Naurin Ahmad, MD, MPH, FAAD. "Medical mission
Measles
Are we headed for an epidemic? ... Feature ... By Ruth Carol, Contributing Writer, August 1, 2025 Dermatologists routinely treat viral rashes, but they may not be familiar with the particular cluster of symptoms associated with measles. That’s because the disease was declared eliminated in the United States in 2000.
Eradicating ectoparasites
Experts discuss treatment options and tips for successfully diagnosing and treating lice and scabies ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, October 1, 2022 Pediculosis (head, body, or pubic lice infestation) and scabies are caused by ectoparasites that are found to some degree in all human populations, with
Sunscreen highlights
DermWorld offers updates on efficacy, regulations, and controversies. ... Feature ... By Megan Bennett, Staff Writer, March 1, 2026 As skin cancer diagnoses steadily rise in the U.S., the need for regularly applied, adequately protective sunscreen (along with other sun-safe practices) is more important than ever. ... Data on Americans’
Tackling imposter syndrome
DermWorld examines this phenomenon commonly experienced by physicians. ... Feature ... By Andrea Niermeier, Contributing Writer, September 1, 2023 You have made the grade, completed the training, and committed your professional life to helping individuals become and stay well. So why do you sometimes feel like you don’t belong in
Tackling itch
Understanding and treating chronic itch ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, April 1, 2022 Itch, or pruritus, is a common symptom (and condition) that is considered one of the 50 most prevalent conditions worldwide — an estimated 15% of the population suffers from chronic pruritus. Speak to
Publishing profiteers
Paper mills sully the integrity of research. ... Feature ... By Andrea Niermeier, Contributing Writer, March 1, 2025 High-impact journals like the ... Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology ( ... JAAD ), ... JAAD Case Reports , ... JAAD Reviews, and ... JAAD International publish pioneering research in
Exploring Spitz nevi in the molecular era
Dermatopathologists discuss how to approach spitzoid lesions and how molecular testing can aid in assessing their potential malignancy. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, April 1, 2026 Spitz nevi. Spitz tumor. Spitz melanoma. It has long been recognized that the histopathologic differential diagnosis between a Spitz nevus
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%
Skin conditions by the numbers
Acne ... Acne is the most common skin condition in the United States, affecting up to 50 million Americans annually. (1) ... There are different types of acne (blackheads, whiteheads, pimples, acne cysts or nodules), so a one-size-fits-all approach is not the best way to achieve clearer skin. (2) A
Tinea gone wild: The emergence of Trichophyton indotineae as a global phenomenon
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD May 24, 2023 Vol. 5, No. 21 "Well, Jane, it just goes to show you, it’s always something — if it’s not one thing, it’s another." – Gilda Radner (as Roseanne Roseannadanna) to Jane Curtin, ... Saturday Night Live Just as I quietly celebrated
Pityriasis rosea and pityriasis rosea-like eruptions: A Christmas tale
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Dec. 3, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 47 Santa Claus waving from his sleigh on Central Park West on Black Friday traditionally commenced the Christmas holiday season. That "official" start now occurs after the last trick-or-treater devours their Hershey bar on Halloween. Realistically, it is
Danger in the workplace
Occupational associations of skin cancer ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, March 1, 2023 In 1775, English physician Sir Percivall Pott made history, publishing the first report of cancer caused by occupational exposure. Pott had noted an unusually high incidence of skin sores on men working as chimney
What's coming down the psoriasis pipeline?
Experts break down emerging treatment options and what they can offer patients and physicians ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, August 1, 2021 While a permanent, perfect solution for psoriasis remains elusive, treatment advances over the past decade have helped dermatologists and their patients get one step closer
Quality assured
Engaging in quality improvement activities can boost patient outcomes, practice efficiencies, and satisfaction all around ... Feature ... By Ruth Carol, Contributing Writer, November 1, 2021 Quality improvement (QI) efforts can boost reimbursement but engaging in QI activities can have an even more positive impact on a dermatology practice’s overall
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
Should dermatologists fear machine learning?
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... Specialists say rumors of their impending obsolescence are greatly exaggerated ... Specialists say rumors of their impending obsolescence are greatly exaggerated ... By Jan Bowers, contributing writer Dermatologists could be forgiven for feeling a little blindsided when a
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
The profound dermatological manifestations of COVID-19: Part V – Pediatric multisystem inflammatory syndrome
By Warren R. Heymann, MD May 13, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 19 Disclaimers: This commentary was written on May 7, 2020 for a publication date of May 13, 2020. The issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic are changing by the millisecond. The content included in this commentary may no longer
Short anagen syndrome: The long and short of it
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Feb. 7, 2024 Vol. 6, No. 6 Have you ever encountered a patient who says that their hair does not grow very much and that they rarely need to cut their hair? I have, and I suppose you have, too. Although considered uncommon, short
The appropriate dermatologic response when considering the capillary malformation-arteriovenous malformation syndrome: Fast flow to referral
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Sept. 18, 2024 Vol. 6, No. 38 I have had the privilege of contributing to Dr. Ronni Wolf’s outstanding AAD symposium devoted to Emergency Dermatology by presenting the lecture "Dermatological Urgent Care: When Banalities Surprise You," discussing several cutaneous disorders that could easily be
The globalization of monkeypox
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD May 25, 2022 Vol. 4, No. 21 Disclaimers: This commentary was written on May 22 for a publication date of May 25, 2022. The issues related to the increasing number of reported monkeypox cases are changing rapidly. The content included in this commentary may
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
Pediatric diseases in disguise
Dermatologists discuss conditions that may be harder to diagnose in children. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, October 1, 2025 Despite years of rigorous training and experience, even the best dermatologists may miss a pediatric diagnosis, particularly for dermatologists who don’t see as many pediatric patients. Some
An appetite for healthy skin
Can diet affect dermatologic health? Experts weigh in on the evidence. ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, November 1, 2020 You are what you eat — more than just a mantra, the phrase encapsulates a growing public desire for food-based solutions to targeted health outcomes. However, mixed media
Scar solutions
Experts discuss current approaches to scar management. ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, January 1, 2025 Every scar has a story. However, for millions of people worldwide, scars may negatively impact their quality of life, causing psychological distress along with physical discomfort. ... While therapeutic approaches to treat
Going virtual
The rapid transition to digital medical education offers both advantages and challenges ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, assistant managing editor, June 1, 2021 With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the transition to virtual education happened practically overnight — offering attendees the opportunity to get their CME credits from
A juggling act
Dermatologist parents share their experiences managing their families and practices. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, January 1, 2023 The juggle is real. For physician parents, the challenges of parenthood are magnified with long hours, unpredictable schedules, and mounting pressures to do more at work and at
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
Community care
Considerations for dermatologists when treating patients experiencing homelessness ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, July 1, 2021 Every January, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) conducts a point-in-time count across the country to gauge the rate of homelessness in the United States. In 2019, HUD identified
Managing menopause
Dermatologists discuss dermatologic changes before and during menopause and the dermatoses that may occur. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, December 1, 2025 Menopausal transitions can be stressful. While rapidly declining estrogen levels can wreak havoc internally, many of these changes involve the skin, hair, and vulvar
Avoid the opioid
Experts offer advice on effective pain management in dermatology. ... Feature ... By Heidi Splete, Contributing Writer, May 1, 2026 Many dermatoses and dermatologic procedures are painful, but consensus on pain management in dermatology is limited, and complicated not only by the individual and varied experience of pain, but also
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
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
Don't break the bank!
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... How to do the math before adopting new technology ... How to do the math before adopting new technology ... By Victoria Houghton, assistant managing editor From iPads, to hair-removal devices, to patient portals, there’s no shortage of
Beyond dermoscopy
Emergent technologies enhance imaging, target rare diseases. ... Feature ... By Jan Bowers, Contributing Writer, August 1, 2023 Dermoscopy has arrived. "While there are established practicing dermatologists who are not using it, it’s integrated across the residency programs," said Ashfaq A. Marghoob, MD, FAAD, attending physician at Memorial Sloan Kettering
Glow up
How can dermatologists counsel teens, tweens, and their parents on safe skin care practices? ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, February 1, 2025 With the growing popularity of beauty influencers and viral skin care routines, social media is playing an integral role in shaping how people care for
On the offense: Workplace safety
Experts discuss common occupational hazards in dermatology and how to mitigate risks and avoid penalties. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, March 1, 2026 Nonfatal occupational injury and illness rates for health care workers are among the highest of any industry. Health care workers face a wide
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
Shedding light on treatments for female pattern hair loss
Dermatologist hair experts discuss the efficacy and safety considerations of off-label treatments for female pattern hair loss. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, April 1, 2025 A female patient presents with thinning hair and a reduction in hair density at the top of the scalp. Is it
Distracted doctoring
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... Experts discuss a growing health care concern ... Experts discuss a growing health care concern ... By Ruth Carol, contributing writer There is a growing patient safety concern that is unrelated to a specific diagnosis, medication, procedure, or
Piecemeal policy
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... Trump administration addresses health care policies in small bites ... Trump administration addresses health care policies in small bites ... By Ruth Carol, contributing writer While the Trump administration has raced to eliminate the Affordable Care Act (ACA),
Universal health care
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... What can health care for all really look like in the U.S.? ... What can health care for all really look like in the U.S.? ... By Allison Evans, assistant managing editor According to the World Health Organization
Disaster strikes. Are you prepared?
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... Experts offer advice on emergency preparedness planning. ... Experts offer advice on emergency preparedness planning. ... By Allison Evans, assistant managing editor “We went through hell after Hurricane Katrina. It was pandemonium. Talk about getting caught without any
Sunscreen FAQs
Sun Protection Resource Center ... Looking for information on sunscreen? Visit the Academy's Sun Protection Resource Center. ... Learn more Seeking shade, wearing sun-protective clothing — including a lightweight and long-sleeved shirt, pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and sunglasses with UV protection — and wearing sunscreen on all skin not covered