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2025 AAD Innovation Academy takes Windy City by storm
More than 1,100 attended the unique program. ... The 2025 AAD Innovation Academy took place in Chicago, July 10–13, with more than 1,100 attendees — an increase from last year’s attendance. ... Participants heard talks on leadership, business, and innovation in dermatology. The event kicked off with an address from
CME by the numbers!
The AAD strives to deliver the gold standard in dermatologic education, and Academy members took advantage of that in 2025. Thousands of members seized the opportunity to earn CME in 2025. ... Average number of CME claims per month: ... 28,341 Total number of CME credit hours claimed: ... 185,472.25
AAD publications continue to win big!
DermWorld, AADA Advocacy Update earn APEX awards; ... DermWorld wins FOLIO award. ... Over 1,000 entries were considered for 2025 APEX Awards, and two different AAD publications snagged one. ... The July 2024 issue of ... DermWorld received an APEX Award in the "Magazines, Journals, & Tabloids" category, which is
Quality measures: 2025 or 2026?
2025 Quality measures Learn more about reporting requirements for the 2025 performance year. ... 2026 Quality measures Learn more about reporting requirements for the 2026 performance year. ... Help and Chat
AAD Corporate Partners
Thank you to the Academy’s Corporate Partners! ... The Academy’s Corporate Partner Circle Program offers engaging benefits while recognizing a company’s total annual commitment of $25,000 or more to AAD programs and services, including sponsorships and grants. ... 2026 Corporate Partner Circle Members ... Reflects support of 2025 AAD programs
2025 exemption reweighting
Exemption reweighting is unchanged in 2025. Below is the breakdown of the 2025 MIPS category weights and how the weights will be redistributed if various exemptions are applied. ... As a refresher, here are the baseline weights for 2025: ... Quality: 30% ... Cost: 30% ... Promoting Interoperability (PI): 25%
Advocacy Update Oct 28, 2025
IN THIS ISSUE / Oct. 28, 2025 CMS lifts hold on Medicare claims Advocacy win: Elevance expands coverage for home-based light therapy AAD statement on FDA safety alert for RF microneedling devices AADA nominates Alina Bridges, DO, FAAD, for Medicare clinical diagnostic laboratory test advisory panel 2026 Advocate of the
MIPS categories: 2025 or 2026?
2025 MIPS categories Access the Academy’s guidance on 2025 MIPS categories. ... 2026 MIPS categories Access the Academy’s guidance on 2026 MIPS categories. ... Help and Chat
2025 Proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
Continuing cuts embolden AADA to demand Medicare payment reform ... On July 10, CMS released the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) proposed rule, which included important policy changes to fee-for-service payments and the Quality Payment Program (QPP). The AADA strongly opposes these cuts and demands that Congress reform the
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
2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule
CMS finalizes payment changes for 2025 ... On Nov. 1, CMS released the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) final rule, setting the conversion factor at $32.3465, a 2.83% reduction from the 2024 rate of $33.2875. This adjustment includes a 0.00% update as required by MACRA, the expiration of the
2026 AAD Innovation Academy: Registration
Registration is open! ... Spend a summer weekend learning the latest in dermatology! ... Register now Registration fees Access information on registration fees for all member and non-member categories. ... Important dates Find dates and deadlines related to registration, housing, sessions, and cancellations. ... Non-member registration Find information related to
Board of Directors meeting minutes
Below are the approved minutes from the AAD and AAD Association Board of Directors meetings for the past year. Please email Kim N. Andersen, DipESG, at ... knoelleandersen@aad.org with any questions or if you would like to request the minutes from a particular past Board meeting. ... Board of Directors
2025 DW Insights and Inquiries archive
Explore ... DermWorld Insights and Inquiries articles by publication date. ... December ... Dec. 24 - DWI&I Holiday greeting 2025 Dec. 17 - Long COVID has a lot of nerve Dec. 10 - The illusions of IgG4-related skin disease Dec. 3 - Pityriasis rosea and pityriasis rosea-like eruptions: A Christmas
Academy offers unrivaled opportunities to connect
In March, the 2025 AAD Annual Meeting in Orlando set a new attendance record, with over 20,000 registrants visiting exhibits from over 350 vendors and attending over 300 educational sessions. A new Opening Ceremony launched the meeting with a fireside chat between Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD, and lifestyle icon
Helping hometown heroes with Firefighter Skin Cancer Checks
The AAD’s Firefighter Skin Cancer Checks Program continued to expand nationwide in 2025. The initiative is designed to support firefighters, who are at a significantly higher risk of developing melanoma and skin cancer than the general public. The program, which was developed in partnership with the Firefighter Cancer Support Network,
How can I avoid meeting fraud and verify the AAD/A event I’m registering for is legitimate?
Asked and Answered ... February 1, 2025 As the Academy’s 2025 Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida, approaches, members can follow a few simple steps to stay safe when registering for AAD/A events. ... Most meeting fraud can be avoided by verifying the authenticity of a registration/housing site before providing any
What dermatologists need to know about ongoing telehealth policies in 2025
Implications for dermatology practices and the need for enhanced compliance ... Answers in Practice ... By Oliva Barry, Manager, Practice Management, February 1, 2025 Each month, DermWorld ... tackles issues "in practice" for dermatologists. This month, practice management staff discuss important telehealth updates in 2025. Teledermatology saw a significant surge
Advocacy Update 2025 archive
Explore ... Advocacy Update articles by publication date. ... 2025 ... December ... Dec. 16 - The AADA applauded the FDA for proposing to permit use of a new sunscreen ingredient, bemotrizinol (BEMT). ... Dec. 9 - The AADA endorsed a House bill that would include an annual inflationary update
Learning Center adds dozens of hours of free CME credit
The ... AAD Learning Center continues to release exciting new courses to help you continue your medical education. ... New courses released so far in 2025 include: ... Navigating Clinical Trials: Essential Knowledge for Dermatologists Management of Acne Vulgaris: AAD Guidelines and Care Improvement Strategies Essential Wound Care: Basics Every
2025 MIPS and telehealth highlights
Eligibility criteria ... The low volume threshold remains the same as in 2025 and includes three 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
AAD highlights your expertise during awareness months
Awareness months are a great opportunity to let the public know you’re the experts. ... When a dermatology-related awareness month rolls around, the AAD makes sure to capitalize on the opportunity to let the public know that only a board-certified dermatologist has the expertise necessary to treat skin, hair, and
What’s new and what can I expect from the 2025 Annual Meeting?
Asked and Answered ... December 1, 2024 Get ready to register for a magical experience in Orlando, Florida! ... 2025 AAD Annual Meeting attendees can expect some exciting new offerings alongside the top-tier education you expect from the AAD. ... What’s new ... Opening Ceremony, Friday, March 7 from 5:00
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
Your Dermatologist Knows has hot summer on social media
You’re the experts and millions of people know it. ... The Your Dermatologist Knows strategy involves a robust social media presence that includes AAD Social Media Correspondents, partnerships with AAD member social media influencers, and paid and organic placements of Your Dermatologist Knows content. ... This summer, Your Dermatologist Knows-related
Digging into dermatologist demographics
Facts at your Fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, June 1, 2025 Each year, the Academy releases a snapshot of official membership facts and figures. In 2025, AAD total membership includes 21,400+ dermatologists, representing 96.3% of U.S. American Board of Dermatology-certified dermatologists. ... AAD dermatologists work in all 50
AAD/A Presidential citations
Congratulate award winners ... Use our online form to ... congratulate a Presidential Citation Award recipient . ... 2025-2026 Executive Committee Leadership ... Murad Alam, MD, MSCI, MBA, FAAD ... In recognition of your exemplary service as a 2025–2026 member of the American Academy of Dermatology’s Executive Committee, Board of
Helping you navigate coding
The AAD maintains an extensive suite of resources to help you navigate the coding process. These resources are constantly updated whenever needed, ensuring that you always have access to the most up-to-date information available. ... New coding resources introduced in 2025 include: ... Revenue cycle best practices Diagnosis coding updates
January 15, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / January 15, 2025 ... Tretinoin vs. other topical therapies for photoaging DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Dupilumab treatment of bullous pemphigoid — Hoping for approval on the double DermWorld Coding Consult:
2025 AADA Legislative Conference: Program and agenda
Conference schedule ... The conference will take place on Sunday, September 7 through Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at the J.W. Marriott in Washington, D.C. The program will contain policy-focused sessions, designed to offer an in-depth understanding of how to translate the issues that affect the specialty into effective lobbying of
2025 quality measures for MIPS reporting
2026 QCDR measure specifications ... Access a spreadsheet of ... 2026 QCDR measure specifications . ... Access 2025 MIPS quality measures by selecting below. ... MIPS 47 Advance Care Plan ... MIPS 130 Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record ... MIPS 176 Tuberculosis Screening Prior to First Course
How do I change my contact information on file at the AAD?
Asked and Answered ... August 1, 2025 If you’ve recently moved or simply changed your email address, members can update their own account by ... logging into the account page . ... For additional assistance, please contact the Member Resource Center at ... mrc@aad.org or visit the ... AAD Help
February 5, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / February 5, 2025 ... PRP, microneedling, and topical minoxidil for refractory severe androgenetic alopecia DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Clinical and therapeutic judgment regarding confluent and reticulated papillomatosis of Gougerot and
Preparing for 2025 MIPS and the new dermatological care MVP
Answers in Practice ... By Oliva Barry, Manager, Practice Management, April 1, 2025 Each month, DermWorld ... tackles issues "in practice" for dermatologists. This month, practice management staff discuss what to expect for MIPS 2025. MIPS program timeline ... In November, CMS released the ... final rule for the Quality
AAD pilots effort to address skin conditions among the unhoused
Academy Update ... May 1, 2025 On Feb. 27, dermatologists gathered at the Mayfair Hotel in Los Angeles to pilot a new program to help address skin conditions among the unhoused. The hotel is owned by the city and is part of the Inside Safe initiative, offering temporary housing and
How do I claim CME credit from the AAD Annual Meeting?
Asked and Answered ... April 1, 2025 Use the American Academy of Dermatology’s (AAD) online Continuing Professional Development Transcript (CPD) Program to document your CME and CCP activities to send to a licensing body. This service is a member benefit at no additional fee.* ... With the CPD Transcript Program
Advocacy Update May 13, 2025
IN THIS ISSUE / May 13, 2025 AADA endorses new Senate bill to stop 2025 Medicare cuts AADA urges Trump Administration to relieve practice burdens for IPLEDGE, address drug shortages AADA offers support for CLIA lab director application issues Resident scholarships available for 2025 Legislative Conference Support SkinPAC to elect
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.
October 15, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Oct. 15, 2025 ... Do new psoriasis biologics have better safety profiles than adalimumab? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Erectile dysfunction in dermatology — A silent epidemic AAD seeks member comments
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
Your Dermatologist Knows garners solid traditional media placements
Since its launch in October 2022, the AAD’s Your Dermatologist Knows consumer positioning strategy has seen major successes in the realm of print, TV, and online media, and this year is not an exception. To date in 2025, Your Dermatologist Knows-related efforts by the Academy have resulted in over ...
December 24, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Dec. 24, 2025 ... Warts: Local hyperthermia with hydrogen peroxide DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Holiday greeting 2025 Academy mourns the passing of Alfred W. Kopf, MD FDA alert flags cosmetic
September 3, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Sept. 3, 2025 ... Comparison of botulinum toxin A formulations for treating glabellar strain DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Trichobacteriosis — A salute to the Shelleys Academy mourns the passing of
Best of DermWorld Insights and Inquiries
Dec. 31, 2025 We know how much you enjoy Dr. Heymann and the editorial board’s weekly analyses of dermatologic literature, so we’ve created a list of the top 10 most popular issues in 2025 — starting with the most popular issue of the year. ... 1. Loss and legacy: A
Your membership offers more benefits than ever!
The benefits included in your AAD membership at no additional cost continue to expand! ... In 2025, ... Dialogues in Dermatology became a member benefit. Each episode of the Academy’s popular podcast is a quick, easy way to keep up with developments and trends. New episodes are released weekly on
March 19, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 19, 2025 ... Association between actinic keratosis treatments and use of antihypertensives? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Mastering dermatology Laser and energy treatments for acne scarring Efficacy of upadacitinib vs.
October 29, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Oct. 29, 2025 ... Does nicotinamide supplementation prevent skin cancer? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : The 2025 Allergen of the Year is to dye for GLP-1 receptor agonists and isotretinoin Adalimumab
American Academy of Dermatology installs new officers, board members
ORLANDO, FL (March 7, 2025) — Four new officers and four new board members will be installed immediately upon conclusion of the 2025 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology. The officers and board members are all board-certified dermatologists and members of the AAD, the world’s largest dermatologic society
July 30, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 23, 2025 ... Intralesional acyclovir vs. quadrivalent HPV vaccine for recalcitrant warts DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : PRIDE without prejudice FDA approves delgocitinib for chronic hand eczema Efficacy of hedgehog
How do I get a receipt for dues, orders, and other payments made to the Academy?
Asked and Answered ... May 1, 2025 AAD members can access their membership dues receipt by visiting their account page (account.aad.org) and selecting "Membership Dues Receipt" from the Membership menu. ... For all other Academy-related payments (past orders, products, etc.), members can access their receipts by visiting their ... account
May 14, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 14, 2025 ... What factors may contribute to premature hair graying? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : The malignant risk in circumscribed palmar or plantar hypokeratosis — Summoning Charles Dickens and
AAD adds even more courses to robust Learning Center library
The AAD’s Learning Center frequently releases new content to ensure that Academy members always have the opportunity to receive high-quality, up-to-date education on a variety of important topics. ... Some of the new courses released in 2025 include: ... Navigating Clinical Trials: Essential Knowledge for Dermatologists Management of Acne Vulgaris:
March 26, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 26, 2025 ... What’s the best way to dissolve fillers with hyaluronidase? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Propranolol for infantile hemangiomas — Start to finish 2025 Allergen of the Year
DWI&I Holiday greeting 2025
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Dec. 24, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 50 Dear ... DWI&I Devotee: ... I am writing this year’s holiday greeting with conflicting emotions ranging from exhilaration and gratitude to anxiousness and consternation. ... Aside from the tragic loss of my colleague and friend, ... Dr.
Mastering dermatology
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD March 19, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 11 At the AAD Annual Meeting in Orlando, I was honored to receive the 2025 AAD Master Dermatologist award. The speech delivered is below. Please see ... the list of extraordinary dermatologists who received this award in the
Advocacy Update Sept 9, 2025
IN THIS ISSUE / Sept. 9, 2025 Members speak up for Medicare physician payment reform at 2025 Legislative Conference AADA meets with CMS to advance Medicare payment reform and patient access Support SkinPAC Medicare physician payment reform Members speak up for Medicare physician payment reform at 2025 Legislative Conference ...
July 2, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 2, 2025 ... Isotretinoin for seborrheic dermatitis DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Turning our attention to melanoma risk in Turner syndrome CMS updates MUE limit for Ameluz — Effective July
New coding content offers expert advice
AAD members get free access to practical tips on common coding issues. ... The Academy continues to add to its expansive list of its coding resources. ... So far in 2025, new content includes: ... CMS releases 2025 first and second quarter NCCI edits More payers implementing evaluation and management
Future leaders in the AAD
AAD member Kelly Tyler, MD, FAAD, was inspired by the Leadership Institute offerings. Dr. Tyler’s story ... Kelly Tyler, MD, FAAD ... A colleague of mine at Ohio State University’s Department of Dermatology, who had previously attended the AAD Leadership Forum, encouraged me to apply back in 2022. As the
How can I access Dialogues in Dermatology?
Asked and Answered ... January 1, 2025 Your member benefits have never sounded so good! Your 2025 AAD membership now unlocks access to our popular ... Dialogues in Dermatology podcast. No subscription is required, just an active membership. ... Visit ... Your Account page to start listening, learning, and earning
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
Digital media kit: DermWorld print advertising
DermWorld content matters ... DermWorld provides unmatched coverage of dermatology practice issues and goes beyond the news to provide analysis and valued interpretation of what issues mean to dermatologists and their practice. We are the ... voice of dermatologists , mailing to all AAD members in the United States. ...
Telehealth policy changes take effect; shutdown impacts Medicare claims processing
In the ... Medicare Learning Network (MLN) Update on Medicare Operations: Telehealth, Claims Processing, and Medicare Administrative Contractors Status During the Shutdown of Oct. 1, 2025, CMS announced that significant changes to Medicare telehealth services that took effect on Oct. 1, 2025, may impact the processing of Medicare telehealth claims.
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
Upcoming events for Advisory Board representatives
The Advisory Board shall hold General Business Meetings biannually in conjunction with the AAD Annual and Innovation Academy Meetings. The AADA holds a yearly Legislative Conference to help tell Congress the issues Dermatologist are facing. ... Advisory Board Representatives are expected to attend these meetings. View Parliamentary Procedures at a
The 2025 Allergen of the Year is… toluene-2,5-diamine sulfate!
Clinical Applications ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, July 1, 2025 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, talks with Amber Reck Atwater, MD, FAAD, and Nina Botto MD, FAAD, about their recent Dermatitis ... paper, ‘ Toluene-2,5-Diamine Sulfate: Allergen of the Year 2025. ’
Wow!
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, April 1, 2025 Attendance at the 2025 Annual Meeting in Orlando last month broke our all-time record with over 20,000 attendees! I hope you were one of the many who enjoyed
Where can I find updated information on MIPS reporting requirements for 2025?
Asked and Answered ... September 1, 2025 Members can find a summary of changes to the ... MIPS program for the 2025 reporting year . ... To access a step-by-step guide on reporting for MIPS in 2025, visit the ... Academy’s Practice Management Center . This three-step guide can help
Accolades pile up for Academy publications
2025 was another strong year for Academy publications, which won a litany of professional awards and continued to lead the field in terms of impact and citations. ... The July 2024 issue of ... DermWorld won the APEX Award in the highly competitive "Magazines, Journals, & Tabloids" category. The APEX
Susan C. Taylor, MD, FAAD, elected American Academy of Dermatology president for 2025
Rosemont, Ill. (April 10, 2023) – Philadelphia-based board-certified dermatologist Susan C. Taylor, MD, FAAD, has been elected to lead the American Academy of Dermatology. She will be installed as President-elect in March 2024 and hold the office of President for one year beginning in March 2025. ... As president, Dr.
Advocacy Update Jun 10, 2025
IN THIS ISSUE / June 10, 2025 AADA President advocates for Medicare payment reform at House Doctors Caucus Roundtable AADA continues advocating on CLIA lab director requirements Attention Residents: Scholarships available for 2025 Legislative Conference Join your colleagues and contribute to SkinPAC Medicare physician payment reform AADA President advocates for
Skin cancer incidence and related deaths projected to increase in 2025
Facts at your Fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, May 1, 2025 The latest data from the American Cancer Society (ACS) are in — offering new insights into the impact of skin cancer on public health in the United States. Each year, the ACS estimates the number of new
Transform your skin health: diet and lifestyle take center stage at 2025 AAD Annual Meeting
ORLANDO, FL (March 7, 2025) — The 2025 American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting will take place March 7-11 in Orlando. The meeting will feature nearly 300 educational sessions with more than 1,700 speakers discussing the latest research on skin, hair, and nails, including topics on how diet and lifestyle
How do I update my disclosures of interest (DOI)? How often do I need to update my DOI?
Asked and Answered ... March 1, 2025 For the Academy to operate most effectively, it is important that its decisions and actions not be unduly influenced by any special interests of individual members. The Academy has adopted a ... formal system for the disclosure and evaluation of actual and potential
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
Monthly highlights from Your Dermatologist Knows
Your Dermatologist Knows is a consumer positioning strategy designed for the long term. You can see monthly highlights from the content we’re sharing below. This archive will grow over time. Selecting an image will open the relevant social media platform. Or you can visit our ... Pinterest , ... Instagram
Advocacy Update May 6, 2025
IN THIS ISSUE / May 6, 2025 AADA meets with CMS on revising CLIA laboratory director requirements Minnesota dermatologists oppose allowing optometrists to perform injections New York dermatologists host Advocacy Symposium Keep pressure on Congress and register for 2025 Legislative Conference Contribute to SkinPAC Regulatory Affairs AADA meets with CMS
AAD Media Kit
DermWorld ... Events ... Podcasts ... AAD.org ... Advertise with the AAD ... About the AAD In a world of many advertising choices, the AAD is the distinct leader to reach the dermatology community. Build brand awareness, launch a new product, or make connections – AAD gives you the best
How can I post a job listing at my practice?
Asked and Answered ... November 1, 2025 Visit the ... Academy’s staffing and HR webpages for a wealth of resources on managing a practice, including information the fundamentals of recruiting, hiring, and retaining high-quality staff. ... AAD members can post job openings at their practice online through ... AADCareerCompass .
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
CMS releases 2025 third and fourth quarter NCCI edits
Derm Coding Consult ... By Tiffany E. McFarland, RHIT, CPCD, CRCR Analyst, Coding & Reimbursement, March 1, 2026 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld ... Coding Consult. Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . CMS has released the third and fourth quarter updates to the
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
Digital media kit: About the AAD
The AAD difference In a world of many advertising choices, the AAD is the distinct leader to reach the dermatology community. Build brand awareness, launch a new product, or make connections – AAD gives you the best results. ... Audience & demographics DermWorld is the voice of the American Academy
Advocacy Update Aug 19, 2025
IN THIS ISSUE / Aug. 19, 2025 Academy addresses Cigna’s new E/M billing policy AADA member selected for Partnership for Quality Measurement’s Pre-Rulemaking Measure Review Clinician Committee AADA presents at FDA Advisory Panel on dermal fillers Contribute to SkinPAC Payer Advocacy Academy addresses Cigna’s new E/M billing policy ... On
AAD’s Your Dermatologist Knows maintains strong traditional media presence
Traditional media relations, targeting print, broadcast, and online media, are a cornerstone of the AAD’s successful Your Dermatologist Knows consumer positioning strategy, and 2025 was an exceptional year for those efforts. The Academy secured more than 16,000 placements in high-profile outlets with a reach of 100,000 or more, reinforcing dermatologists’
Statement on the FDA Safety Briefing about Radiofrequency Microneedling Risks
Statement from Susan C. Taylor, MD, FAAD, President, American Academy of Dermatology ROSEMONT, Ill. (Oct. 16, 2025) — The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) is aware of the FDA’s recent safety communication regarding potential risks associated with certain uses of radiofrequency (RF) microneedling. ... Patient safety is the top priority
Former officers of the AAD
This page provides a list of former officers of the AAD, including former presidents, vice presidents, and secretary-treasurers. ... * Indicates deceased members Former presidents ... 1938 ... Howard Fox, MD* ... 1984 ... Richard L. Dobson, MD* ... 1939 ... Paul A. O’Leary, MD* ... 1985 ... Clayton E.
American Academy of Dermatology Association Statement on Final 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
Congress must act now to protect patients’ health care access in the face of consecutive cuts ... American Academy of Dermatology President Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD WASHINGTON, DC (Nov. 1, 2024) — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) again finalized cuts to the physician fee schedule for 2025
What is the Learning Center app? How can I download it?
Asked and Answered ... June 1, 2025 You’ve asked for it, and it’s here! The new ... AAD Learning Center app is an easy way for members to participate in Learning Center courses on the go! The app is available in both the Apple and Android app stores under the
Loss and legacy: A tribute to Robert F. Duffy, MD
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD May 28, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 21 On Thursday, May 15, 2025, while seeing patients with my residents, I received a text from one of my partners requesting that I call her ASAP. I assumed it was an urgent practice-related problem, but I was
AAD Leadership Institute teaches skills, provides knowledge
AAD member Sandra M. Johnson, MD, learned a lot at the AAD Leadership Institute. Dr. Johnson’s story ... Sandra M. Johnson, MD, FAAD ... I love the American Academy of Dermatology and all that the AAD does for us as dermatologists. I was fortunate to attend the first-ever AAD Leadership
December 17, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Dec. 17, 2025 ... Antiandrogen therapy for female pattern hair loss DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Long COVID has a lot of nerve Hidradenitis suppurativa treatment during pregnancy, lactation The role
May 7, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 7, 2025 ... Low-dose oral minoxidil vs. combination therapy with dutasteride or finasteride DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Getting a head up on cutaneous scalp malignancies Academy mourns the passing
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
September 10, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Sept. 10, 2025 ... Most effective monotherapy for androgenetic alopecia DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Twenty-first century pellagra Is there an association between JAKis and malignancy risk in alopecia areata? PRP
DataDerm delivers: Platform growth fuels dermatology science and quality
Facts at your Fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, Senior Editor, August 1, 2025 Nearly a decade after its launch, the Academy’s DataDerm is the largest clinical registry of dermatologic patients in the world, containing data from over 15.2 million unique patients as of Dec. 31, 2023 (doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2025.03.083). ... Each
May 28, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 28, 2025 ... Efficacy of combination topical finasteride and minoxidil in male androgenetic alopecia DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Loss and legacy — A tribute to Robert F. Duffy, MD
August 6, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Aug. 6, 2025 ... Minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride monotherapy for male pattern hair loss DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Further dermatologic observations in cystic fibrosis DermWorld Insights and Inquiries — Another Viewpoint:
2025 AADA Legislative Conference: Program and agenda
Lace up your shoes and join us for Skin Cancer, Take a Hike! during the AAD Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C. This energizing, community-driven event supports skin cancer prevention and early detection efforts led by the American Academy of Dermatology. The hike will take place on Monday morning of the
July 16, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 16, 2025 ... Female pattern hair loss: Is systemic minoxidil effective over the long term? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Pathway to clarity — The new and improved Melanocytic Pathology
2025 CPT coding updates
Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, Manager, Lead Coding and Reimbursement Strategist, December 1, 2024 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld ... Coding Consult. Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . The American Medical Association (AMA) has
AAD Cares
AAD programs and services make a difference in the lives of thousands of individuals across the country and around the world. Our community outreach initiatives positively impact children and underserved communities, as well as raise awareness of skin cancer prevention and detection and the importance of seeing a dermatologist. Your
April 2, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 2, 2025 ... Oral vs. topical minoxidil in patients with androgenetic alopecia DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Becoming ‘sensitized’ to the clinical utility of the term "urticarial dermatitis" (a subtype
2026 AAD Innovation Academy: Resource Center
Your one stop for all things AAD! ... Come to the AAD Resource Center during the 2026 AAD Innovation Academy and get exclusive meeting discounts on products for the entire practice and talk one-on-one with expert staff about the wealth of resources and perks available to you ... . Don’t
June 11, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 11, 2025 ... Combination oral minoxidil and bicalutamide for the treatment of female pattern hair loss in adolescents DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : From Down Under to all over —
October 22, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Oct. 22, 2025 ... Do dutasteride and finasteride increase mood disorder risk in men with androgenetic alopecia? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : A potentially effective itsy-bitsy therapy for spider angiomas —
November 12, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Nov. 12, 2025 ... Efficacy of OTC androgenetic alopecia therapies vs. FDA-approved monotherapies DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : JAK inhibitors battle in the heavyweight class Is there increased psoriasis risk in
Digital Media Kit: Audience and demographics
DermWorld is the voice of the American Academy of Dermatology. We have the audience you seek, the reputation you value, and the integrity you deserve. ... Our members are engaged, avid readers who rely upon the Academy for information on everything from patient care to advocacy to practice management. ...
June 4, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 4, 2025 ... Are nail products safe? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : High-dose vitamin D may be a ray of sunshine for treating sunburn Fatty acid supplements and atopic dermatitis?
July 23, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 23, 2025 ... How to recognize a difficult squamous cell carcinoma DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Sebaceous carcinoma — Double trouble Exploring novel therapies for acne scar treatment Survival after
What is Life Membership? How do I apply?
Asked and Answered ... July 1, 2025 If you are currently retired, or plan to retire later this year or the first half of next year, you may be eligible for Life Membership. ... Life Membership is a category of AAD membership. Life Members are no longer required to pay
AADA fights unsafe scope expansions and misleading advertising
In 2025, the Academy took on several scope expansion and truth-in-advertising bills in partnership with state dermatology and medical societies. The AADA advocates for a physician-led, team-based approach to care that ensures the safety and best outcomes for each patient. We fight against state legislation that weakens the quality and
Advocacy Update 2025 archive
Explore ... Advocacy Update articles by publication date. ... 2026 ... May ... May 5 - Advocacy win: United Healthcare delays referral program penalties. ... April ... April 21 - As a direct result of AADA advocacy, BCBS Michigan pauses its modifier 25 payment reduction policy. ... April 7 -
AAD Teledermatology Program stories
The AAD Teledermatology Program provides dermatologic expertise to underserved populations through telemedicine. ... Learn more about the impact of this volunteer program by reading the stories below. ... Giving back provides joy and purpose Karolyn Wanat, MD, FAAD, loves that she can volunteer using telemedicine. ... AAD teledermatology program helps
CLIA in 2025: What dermatology practices need to know now about the updated laboratory requirements
Answers in Practice ... By Faiza Wasif, MPH, Associate Director, Practice Management, August 1, 2025 Each month, DermWorld ... tackles issues "in practice" for dermatologists. This month, practice management staff discuss what dermatology practices need to know about the updated laboratory requirements. Whether your office does potassium hydroxide (KOH) preps,
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 12, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / February 12, 2025 ... Is there an association between metformin use and the risk of nonmelanoma skin cancer? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Making a pitch for the C-reactive protein/albumin ratio
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
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
July 9, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 9, 2025 ... Do at-home LED devices for acne work? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Standard postoperative wound care practice may be all wet Academy mourns the passing of Ronald
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 8, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Oct. 8, 2025 ... KOH vs. diclofenac for the treatment of actinic keratosis DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Injecting ideas (and therapies) in digital mucous cysts FDA approves remibrutinib for chronic
August 20, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Aug. 20, 2025 ... Oral vs. topical finasteride: Sexual, neuropsychiatric AEs DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Sweating over sweat gland carcinomas: Part 2 — Eccrine mucin-producing sweat gland carcinoma Are topical
April 9, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 9, 2025 ... Finasteride: Risk of depression and suicide? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Till death do us part — Love, marriage, and cutaneous oncology Adding oral minoxidil to standard
Become a Corporate Partner of the AAD
Partner with the trusted voice in dermatology ... With a membership of more than 20,500 physicians worldwide, the AAD is the largest, most influential, and representative dermatology group in the United States. Founded in 1938, the AAD is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting leadership in dermatology and excellence
Gen Z’s indifference to sun damage is heating up their risk of skin cancer
Facts at your Fingertips ... By Megan Bennett, Staff Writer, March 1, 2026 In an AAD survey of 1,000 U.S. adults, released in May 2025 in conjunction with Skin Cancer Awareness Month, half of the ... Gen Z responders reported getting sunburned in 2024 . About 10% reported having sunburns
2025 AADA Legislative Conference: Legislative asks
Medicare Physician Payment Reform: Ensure Medicare stability for patients and physicians ... Medicare physician payment has failed to keep up with inflation, threatening the viability of medical practices. The current payment structure has contributed to consolidation and increased hospital ownership of physician practices, which are more costly, reduce competition, and
June 25, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 25, 2025 ... Safety of low-dose oral minoxidil in older patients DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Metastatic uveal melanoma — Tebentafusp unobfuscated New focused atopic dermatitis guidelines update available FDA
2025 AADA Legislative Conference: Legislative asks
Medicare Physician Payment Reform: Ensure Medicare stability for patients and physicians ... Medicare physician payment has failed to keep up with inflation, threatening the viability of medical practices. The current payment structure has contributed to consolidation and increased hospital ownership of physician practices, which are more costly, reduce competition, and
October
Issue ... October January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... We all know. What’s hot ... This month’s news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ... How aligned are Redditor-driven recommendations with the current
AAD Prior Authorization Appeal Letter Tool
Prior Authorization Appeal Letter Tool ... Content revised annually by AAD members ... Provides robust clinical documentation ... Currently supports over 70 drugs ... New FDA-approved drugs added regularly ... Create a Letter Member login required | ... Request practice staff access Streamline appeals for over 70 dermatology drugs with
Relationships support our strength
From the President ... Dr. Taylor is the Academy’s former president. ... By Susan C. Taylor, MD, FAAD, June 1, 2025 Taking care of dermatologists so that they can take care of their patients...and their practices Dear members, ... I am extraordinarily proud of how effectively the AAD takes care
November 19, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Nov. 19, 2025 ... Benefits and harms of 42 chronic urticaria interventions DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : The aryl hydrocarbon receptor — Tapinarof is taking off Switching biologics in patients with
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
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
Advocacy Update Feb. 11 2025
IN THIS ISSUE / Feb. 11, 2025 Act now to stop Medicare payment cut AADA urges members to oppose physician assistant independent practice legislation AADA opposes Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield payment reduction Dermatologists demand Aetna cover psoriasis treatment AADA insists CMS retain MA plan measures on appeals Contribute to
April 23, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 23, 2025 ... Recommendations for the use of topical, oral minoxidil DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Adding protothecosis to the protocol FDA approves dupilumab for chronic spontaneous urticaria Long-term effectiveness
August 27, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Aug. 27, 2025 ... A tool to assess patients at high-risk for cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Chanarin-Dorfman syndrome — Shifting out of neutral Carbon dioxide laser
Measles resource center
Welcome to the American Academy of Dermatology’s hub for measles. Measles is a vaccine-preventable disease; the information below is on the current measles outbreak (2025-2026) in the U.S. This page provides resources to help recognize measles, clinical and vaccine information, office preparedness, and other resources. The AAD Emerging Diseases Task
The AAD’s unwavering commitment to expanding access to care
From the President ... Dr. Taylor is the Academy’s former president. ... By Susan C. Taylor, MD, FAAD, August 1, 2025 Taking care of dermatologists so that they can take care of their patients...and their practices Dear members, ... As physicians, our foremost priority is helping patients. Many patients struggle
Advocacy Update Nov 4, 2025
IN THIS ISSUE / Nov. 4, 2025 ICYMI: Medicare finalizes slight payment increase for 2026 Shutdown Update: Telehealth remains the exception in Medicare claims Members report difficulty obtaining Kenalog ASDS annual meeting SkinPAC fundraiser Contribute to SkinPAC Medicare Physician Payment ICYMI: Medicare finalizes slight payment increase for 2026 ... Dermatologists
Advocacy Update Mar. 25, 2025
IN THIS ISSUE / Mar. 25, 2025 AADA backs dermatologists on CLIA lab director requirements Next steps for Medicare physician payment reform MedPAC recommends physician pay tied to inflation, Academy urges full MEI update AADA supports tax-free sunscreen proposal in New Jersey Support the second-largest physician PAC and dermatology champions
Your Dermatologist Knows continues strong popularity on social media
You’re the experts, we’re proving it to the public. ... The AAD maintains a robust social media presence as one of the key aspects of the successful Your Dermatologist Knows consumer positioning strategy. Through collaborations between the Academy’s social media team and AAD Social Media Correspondents and AAD Ambassadors, Your
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
Firefighter Skin Cancer Check program providing care to community heroes
The AAD’s ... Firefighter Skin Cancer Checks Program is continuing its nationwide expansion. The initiative was launched last year in partnership with the Firefighter Cancer Support Network and is designed to support a population that is at a significantly higher risk of melanoma and skin cancer than the general public.
DWI&I Holiday Greeting 2025
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Dec. 18, 2024 Vol. 6, No. 50 Dear ... DWI&I Devotee: ... How are you now that 2024 is about to conclude? I’m sure there are many emotions, from relief to anxiety, and from hope to despair. I concluded my holiday greetings in 2023
Support AAD Shade Structures
AAD Shade Structures provide permanent outdoor shade in areas that are not protected from the sun. With shade structures in almost every state in the U.S., including a growing number of large outdoor community locations such as city zoos and piers, the number of people being shaded is increasing every
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
December 10, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Dec. 10, 2025 ... Hydrocolloid dressing vs. petroleum for scar appearance after dermatologic surgery DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : The illusions of IgG4-related skin disease Recovering from SJS and TEN Vitamin
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
Advocacy Update Oct 14, 2025
IN THIS ISSUE / Oct. 14, 2025 Ongoing government shutdown may delay Medicare reimbursement 2026 Advocate of the Year nominations open Cigna delays implementation of controversial downcoding policy in California Learn to advocate for Medicare physician payment reform Support dermatology champions through SkinPAC Federal News Ongoing government shutdown may delay
Advocacy Update May 20, 2025
IN THIS ISSUE / May 20, 2025 Draft House budget reconciliation bill remains in flux AADA hosts 11th annual Capitol Hill Skin Cancer Check and Health Fair AADA joins coalition to reduce regulatory burden on data registries Michigan dermatologists oppose nurse practitioner independent practice AADA offers assistance for CLIA lab
Dermatologists fight for Medicare physician payment reform
Over 200 dermatologists and patient advocates gathered in Washington, D.C., for the 2025 AADA Legislative Conference and asked Congress to reform Medicare physician payment — the AADA’s sole congressional advocacy priority. ... Members met with their federal legislators to advocate for Medicare payment reform that includes a positive annual inflation
Advocacy Update Jul 29, 2025
IN THIS ISSUE / July 29, 2025 AADA VP-elect pushes for Medicare payment reform through SkinPAC AADA releases impact tables for 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule AADA outlines Medicare Advantage concerns in statement for House Ways & Means Subcommittees hearing CMS clarifies CLIA lab director requirements favorable to
Building our future leaders
From the President ... Dr. Taylor is the Academy’s former president. ... By Susan C. Taylor, MD, FAAD, July 1, 2025 Taking care of dermatologists so that they can take care of their patients...and their practices Dear members, ... A strong dermatology specialty requires strong dermatologist leaders. I am extremely
ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding updates for 2025
Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, Manager, Lead Coding and Reimbursement Strategist, October 1, 2024 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
Your Dermatologist Knows secures traditional media wins
Thousands of stories feature dermatologists’ expertise. ... Since its launch in October 2022, the AAD’s Your Dermatologist Knows consumer positioning strategy has garnered major print, TV, and online media successes. As of Aug. 30, 2025, Your Dermatologist Knows-related efforts by the Academy have resulted in over ... 8,100 media placements
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
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
August 13, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Aug. 13, 2025 ... Effects of GLP-1RA on inflammatory skin diseases DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Sweating over sweat gland carcinomas: Part 1 — Squamoid eccrine ductal carcinoma Beta-HPV virus can
AAD Image Collection End User Agreement
The American Academy of Dermatology ("AAD") has created an Image Collection (the "Collection") for use by AAD members exclusively for professional educational purposes. Your use of the AAD Image Collection, including personally accessing and reviewing the Collection through AAD’s online portal and/or any subsequent use of Collection content for permitted
San Diego AAD musings
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD March 20, 2024 Vol. 6, No. 12 Pre-AAD ... Carlos Vieira, our second-year resident, was too polite to ask directly, so he sent our faculty an email stating the time and place of his first AAD presentation ("Tapinarof-induced acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis" at the
Advocacy Update Aug 26, 2025
IN THIS ISSUE / Aug. 26, 2025 AADA opposes pharmacist scope expansion FDA public workshop: Improving patch test access for contact dermatitis Still accepting applications for state advocacy grants Editor’s note: Next issue of Advocacy Update will be Sept. 9 Support SkinPAC to elect dermatology champions Scope of Practice AADA
Advocacy Update Jul 15, 2025
IN THIS ISSUE / July 15, 2025 Congress passed 2026 Medicare physician payment increase in budget reconciliation legislation CMS clarifies updated CLIA lab director policy Cigna implementing new policy on E/M billing codes CMS announces new Medicare prior authorization model in select states AADA and DermCAC support subcutaneous immunotherapy for
Murad Alam, MD, FAAD, elected American Academy of Dermatology president for 2026
Rosemont, Ill. (April 1, 2024) – Chicago-based board-certified dermatologist Murad Alam, MD, FAAD, has been elected to lead the American Academy of Dermatology. He will be installed as president-elect in March 2025 and hold the office of president for one year beginning in March 2026. ... As president, Dr. Alam
More than just avocado toast
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... How to recruit and retain millennial doctors ... How to recruit and retain millennial doctors ... By Emily Margosian, content specialist Rose gold iPhones aside, millennials are making waves in health care. Currently the largest living generation —
Advocacy Update Sept 23, 2025
IN THIS ISSUE / Sept. 23, 2025 Academy calls on CMS to maintain a robust portfolio of quality measures FDA workshop: Improving patch test access for contact dermatitis Final reminder: State Advocacy Grant applications due Sept. 30 Join your colleagues and contribute to SkinPAC Quality Payment Program Academy calls on
AAD Learning Center app
Access your favorite AAD educational activities easily from your mobile device. Get Question of The Week, ... Dialogues in Dermatology podcasts, ... JAAD CME quizzes, and On-Demand courses no matter where you are. ... AAD Learning Center app ... The Learning Center is now available as a mobile app for
2027 AAD Annual Meeting
Save the Date - March 19-23, 2027 in San Francisco, California ... 2027 AAD Annual Meeting is bridging dermatology education and community. ... The 2027 AAD Annual Meeting heads to San Francisco and is your gateway to the highest standard of dermatology education, meaningful networking, and discovery. Bringing together comprehensive,
Changing the narrative: The AAD and education
by Melanie Tolley Hall Chief Communications and Marketing Officer, AAD In our ... first article , AAD Board member Abby VanVoorhees, MD, shared that the AAD will unveil its new brand in September. Having done branding work throughout my career in diverse institutions including Fortune 500 companies and hospital health
Are you part of our AAD Clinical Community?
Launched earlier this year, your new online ... AAD Clinical Community is living up to its name and growing into a large, vibrant community! This new member benefit provides AAD members a moderated space to collaborate on clinical cases, advance medical skills and knowledge, and participate in a forum to
What to know about coding dermatology encounters after the Public Health Emergency (PHE) and beyond
Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, Manager, Lead Coding and Reimbursement Strategist, January 1, 2025 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld ... Coding Consult. Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . Editor ’s Note: The online version
Advocacy Update Apr. 8, 2025
IN THIS ISSUE / Apr. 8, 2025 AADA asks FDA to continue collaboration on AI-enabled medical devices guidance New Jersey expands children’s access to sunscreen Support the second-largest physician PAC and federal dermatology champions Regulatory Affairs AADA asks FDA to continue collaboration on AI-enabled medical devices guidance ... On April
2027 AAD Annual Meeting: Exhibitor resources
Join us March 19-23, in San Francisco for the 2027 AAD Annual Meeting and bridge the gap between your solutions and the dermatology community. Connect with key decision-makers in a high-impact exhibit space built to drive meaningful interaction and real business outcomes. ... Exhibitor planning ... Exhibitor prospectus (PDF) ...
January 29, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / January 29, 2025 ... Female pattern hair loss: Topical 17α-ethinyl estradiol with minoxidil vs. topical minoxidil DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Necrotizing infundibular crystalline folliculitis — Not yet crystal clear Treatment
April 16, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 16, 2025 ... Is isotretinoin linked to psychiatric events for acne patients? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : The not-so-full body skin examination What every dermatologist should know about measles Is
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
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
Advocacy Update Jul 22, 2025
IN THIS ISSUE / July 22, 2025 AADA nominates dermatologist for CDC Advisory Committee Aetna expanding E/M downcoding policy Dermatologists urge Massachusetts lawmakers to pass truth in advertising legislation Step therapy reform enacted in Alaska AADA submits comments to HHS on Medicare payment reform and drug shortages Contribute to SkinPAC
February 26, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / February 26, 2025 ... 5-FU in patients with squamous cell carcinoma in situ DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Living with trimethylaminuria — Research awaiting the smell of success Do topical corticosteroids
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.
January 22, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / January 22, 2025 ... Considerations regarding GLP-1 receptor agonist use in dermatology DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : An encapsulation of palisaded encapsulated neuromas Pregabalin vs. gabapentin in patients with chronic pruritus
Unity and inspiration: A new year of advancing dermatology
From the President ... Dr. Desai served as Academy president from March 2024 to March 2025. ... By Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD, April 1, 2024 I’d like to begin my first column by sincerely thanking everyone for trusting me to serve as your president. This is the honor of
March 5, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 5, 2025 ... Is there a link between oral minoxidil and pericardial effusion? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Giving a NOD2 to Yao syndrome Higher cumulative dose of isotretinoin tied
May 21, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 21, 2025 ... Factors associated with relapse after isotretinoin treatment DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Fixating on doxycycline-induced fixed drug eruptions Can tattoos increase risk of skin cancer? Methotrexate gel
Advocacy Update Jun 17, 2025
IN THIS ISSUE / June 17, 2025 Rhode Island dermatologists advocate for medical spa safety standards AADA recommends Medicare reforms to reduce regulatory burden MedPAC proposes changes to Medicare physician payment AADA pressures CMS to correct CLIA lab director oversight; CMS to work directly with dermatologists Support dermatology congressional champions
Advocacy Update Jun 24, 2025
IN THIS ISSUE / June 24, 2025 AADA advocacy results in CMS suspending CLIA lab director restrictions AADA urges Senate to act on House-passed Medicare payment reform Aetna to revise claims review program, reduce burdens to physicians Join SkinPAC in Chicago during Innovation Academy Regulatory affairs AADA advocacy results in
Advocacy Update Nov 11, 2025
IN THIS ISSUE / Nov. 11, 2025 AADA opposed efficiency adjustment in 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule: Dermatology impact tables available AADA urges Congress to repeal physician-owned hospital restrictions Members report difficulty obtaining Kenalog ASDSA annual meeting SkinPAC event Support dermatology champions in Congress
AAD Meetings: First-time exhibitor information
Reserve your booth space today and join us for an AAD meeting! ... The American Academy of Dermatology invites you to exhibit at one of our upcoming meetings. Take advantage of meeting with the most dedicated dermatology experts and decision makers from around the world. As an exhibitor at an
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AAD Election
AAD Election Important dates ... June 18, 2026: Call for nominations, 2027 AAD Election ... March 19, 2027: AAD Election opens ... March 23, 2027: AAD Election closes ... March 24, 2027: AAD Election results ... View the AAD’s current ... Board of Directors . ... Help and Chat
AAD education: The Gold Standard
From the President ... Dr. Taylor is the Academy’s former president. ... By Susan C. Taylor, MD, FAAD, November 1, 2025 Taking care of dermatologists so that they can take care of their patients...and their practices Dear members, ... The AAD’s educational programming sets the gold standard for dermatologic education.
American Academy of Dermatology elects new officers, board members
ROSEMONT, Ill. (March 31, 2025) — The American Academy of Dermatology has announced the results of its annual election. The Academy’s new officers and board members will lead the world’s largest dermatologic society, representing more than 21,000 physicians who specialize in the diagnosis and medical, surgical, and cosmetic treatment of
September 24, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Sept. 24, 2025 ... Is red light PDT with ALA effective for the treatment of BCC? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : The 21st Century Cures Act — What a difference a
Win back time with AAD’s top-rated prior authorization tool
Answers in Practice ... By Olivia Barry, Manager, Practice Management, October 1, 2025 Each month, DermWorld ... tackles issues "in practice" for dermatologists. This month, practice management staff discuss what dermatology practices need to know about the Academy’s prior authorization tool. For busy dermatology practices, navigating prior authorizations can feel
2026 AAD Innovation Academy: Childcare
Balance learning and family time in New York ... Childcare ... We are pleased to offer childcare services at 2026 AAD Innovation Academy in New York this summer. Our childcare service offers a safe and entertaining environment for children ages 6 months to 12 years. ... In partnership with KiddieCorp,
2023 AAD meetings roundup
The ... AAD 2023 Annual Meeting in New Orleans in March 2023 was attended by more than ... 17,000 attendees! This included more than 8,500 medical personnel — more than 2,800 international medical personnel and more than 2,200 residents. The AAD offered more than 300 sessions (with more than 50
AAD Inclusivity Toolkit
The AAD offers educational resources in its online Learning Center to support dermatologists in delivering unbiased, evidence-based, and compassionate care to patients from all backgrounds. ... The ... Skin of Color Curriculum is a comprehensive inpatient and outpatient curriculum focused on the diagnosis and effective treatment of dermatologic conditions that
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
Changing the narrative: The AAD and member centricity
by Melanie Tolley Hall Chief Communications and Marketing Officer, AAD In my previous articles on the AAD rebrand, I touched on two areas of strength the Academy demonstrates: ... education for dermatologists and ... advocacy on behalf of the specialty. This month, I want to shift gears and address member-centricity,
Advocacy Update Jul 1, 2025
IN THIS ISSUE / July 1, 2025 Senate advances reconciliation bill with 2026 Medicare Physician Payment increase RFK pledges to work with Rep. Joyce on Medicare physician reimbursement CMS suspends CLIA lab director restrictions AADA and DermCAC support inclusion of dermatologists in SRT Local Coverage Determinations Build a relationship with
Advocacy Update Aug 5, 2025
IN THIS ISSUE / August 5, 2025 AADA endorses sunscreen reform legislation AADA nominates dermatologists for FDA Advisory Committee Contribute to SkinPAC Legislative affairs AADA endorses sunscreen reform legislation ... The AADA recently joined members of the SUNucate Coalition in ... endorsing a bipartisan bill (PDF) that would streamline the
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
A dermatologist’s guide to skincare from growing up to glowing up
Board-certified dermatologist (and mom) shares holiday shopping tips for teens and tweens. ROSEMONT, Ill. (Oct. 28, 2025) — As online skincare trends continue to capture the attention of tweens and teens (and major retailers roll out early holiday promotions), an AAD board-certified dermatologist offers guidance to help families cut through
Advocacy Update archive
Explore ... Advocacy Update articles by publication year. ... 2026 2025 Help and Chat
Advocacy Update Oct 7, 2025
IN THIS ISSUE / Oct. 7, 2025 Government shutdown impact on Medicare claims and telehealth visits Truth in advertising win in California Support dermatology champions through SkinPAC Federal News Government shutdown impact on Medicare claims and telehealth visits ... Despite the ongoing government shutdown, Medicare will continue processing and paying
AAD Shade Structure stories
AAD Shade Structures provide permanent outdoor shade in areas such as playgrounds, pools, or recreation spaces that are not protected from the sun. ... Learn more about the impact of this grant program by reading the stories below. ... Providing shade for the underserved Milagro Center is an after-school and
Create your legacy at the AAD - Make a planned gift
The future of dermatology depends on you ... Establish your legacy by including the AAD in your will, life insurance, or other estate planning documents. This gift does not cost you anything during your lifetime, yet it allows you to ensure the AAD continues to provide a lifetime of benefits
AAD Donor Social Media Kit
Thank you for being an AAD supporter. We’re proud of the impact we are able to make in our local communities thanks to you. We invite you to proudly display one of our donor badges on your website or share a post on social media to show your contribution to
Advocacy Update Nov 18, 2025
IN THIS ISSUE / Nov. 18, 2025 Government shutdown ends with a bill including sunscreen and telehealth policies AADA fights physician assistant independent practice bill in Wisconsin Get Involved: Become an AADA Advocacy Key Contact Support SkinPAC Federal Advocacy Government shutdown ends with a bill including sunscreen and telehealth policies
Your AAD membership includes our CPD Transcript Program
We made it easier for you: AAD’s online Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Transcript Program tracks credits claimed in AAD CME-certified educational activities, Continuing Certification points, or credits for participation in American Board of Dermatology approved activities, and the ability to self-report participation in other educational activities. ... What this means
2026 AAD Innovation Academy: Exhibitor resources
Showcase your brand at 2026 AAD Innovation Academy, July 16–19 in NewYork, and connect with the dermatology community. Take advantage of a dynamic exhibit space designed to maximize visibility, build relationships, and engage with key decision-makers in the field. ... Access exhibitor resources below including the technical exhibit prospectus, booth
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
Advocacy Update Sept 30, 2025
IN THIS ISSUE / Sept. 30, 2025 Government shutdown impacts on dermatology Arizona dermatologists advocate for changes to medical assistants’ use of local anesthetics AADA urges Department of Defense to address military shaving waiver concerns Support SkinPAC Federal News Government shutdown impacts on dermatology ... With the potential failure of
AAD Clinical Community surpasses 10 million views
In 2022, we launched the AAD Clinical Community — a free, secure forum by dermatologists for dermatologists to discuss clinical issues and more. ... In 2023, the Community surpassed 10 million views on discussions. 80% of all discussions in the AAD Clinical Community have received a response from a dermatology
Advocacy Update Feb. 25, 2025
IN THIS ISSUE / Feb. 25, 2025 Advocacy victory: Regence BCBS rescinds modifier 25 payment policy AADA ensures access to patch testing AADA urged Nebraska legislators to support prior authorization reform Get involved as an AADA Key Contact Support dermatology congressional champions through SkinPAC Payer Advocacy Advocacy victory: Regence BCBS
Advocacy Update Oct 21, 2025
IN THIS ISSUE / Oct. 21, 2025 ICYMI: CMS reverses decision to hold Medicare payments Dermatology and others opposed dental hygienist Botox use in Oregon AADA supports Administration’s sunscreen initiative; explores innovative promotion efforts AADA addressed key payment issues with Aetna Support SkinPAC Government Shutdown ICYMI: CMS reverses decision to
Doing fun activities and making friends | AAD Camp Discovery
Delaney McKeon loved her time as a camper at Camp Discovery. Delaney’s story ... Delaney loved participating in summer camp activities such as fishing. ... I heard about AAD Camp Discovery from an AAD member dermatologist. Dr. Ruth Ann Vleugels, who is my dermatologist at Boston Children’s Hospital, recommended Camp
Advocacy Update Apr. 22, 2025
IN THIS ISSUE / Apr. 22, 2025 AADA urges CMS to amend CLIA lab director requirements Dermatologists support truth in advertising bill in North Carolina AADA advocates for reduced regulatory burden through information requests AADA offers support, encourages CMS collaboration following Administrator Oz’s appointment Join your colleagues and contribute to
Advocacy Update Dec 16, 2025
IN THIS ISSUE / Dec. 16, 2025 AADA advocacy paved the way for a proposed new sunscreen ingredient AADA opposed HIPAA Security proposed rule that would increase administrative burdens Dr. Derick reappointed to Florida Board of Medicine SkinPAC raises over $1 million to support dermatology champions Sunscreen Access AADA advocacy
Advocacy Update Apr. 1, 2025
IN THIS ISSUE / Apr. 1, 2025 HHS announced major department restructuring Senate confirms Drs. Bhattacharya to lead NIH and Makary to head FDA Step therapy reform bill headed to New Jersey governor Contribute to SkinPAC Regulatory Affairs HHS announced major department restructuring ... On March 27, the Department of
A February reflection on love — Love of dermatology, community, and family
From the President ... Dr. Desai served as Academy president from March 2024 to March 2025. ... By Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD, February 1, 2025 As we enter February, the month traditionally devoted to love, I find it an especially meaningful time to reflect on the things that bind
AAD Skin Cancer Awareness Month
Every year in May, Melanoma Monday ... ® ... launches the AAD’s month-long, national Skin Cancer Awareness Campaign. It’s the time of year when the AAD advances this public education effort to position you as the experts in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer. In addition, the AAD creates
Impact Report
The power of AAD comes from you, our members ... In our Impact Report you can see your membership dues at work and in action, enhancing the specialty: advocating for you, educating for you, innovating for you. ... Our power is enhanced by the diverse voices of many, so we
December 18, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / December 18, 2024 ... Combined topical 5-FU and calcipotriene for superficial keratinocyte carcinomas DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Holiday greeting 2025 FDA approves tapinarof cream for atopic dermatitis Upadacitinib vs. dupilumab
Flying solo
Dermatologists share their experiences and tips for starting and operating a solo practice. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, August 1, 2025 Physicians are less likely to work in private practice today than 10 years ago due to economic, administrative, and regulatory burdens. According to a 2022
Advocacy Update Jan. 21 2025
IN THIS ISSUE / Jan. 21, 2025 MedPAC recommends 2026 Medicare payment update linked to inflation Advocacy win: FTC releases second report on egregious PBM practices AADA urges UnitedHealthcare to rescind laser policy for vitiligo Dr. Green hosts Rep. Elfreth to discuss Medicare physician payment reform SkinPAC hosts breakfast for
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 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 Jun 3, 2025
IN THIS ISSUE / June 3, 2025 AADA advocates for revisions to CLIA lab director requirements AADA urges DOJ to tackle Medicare payment reforms and CLIA lab director restrictions Advocacy win: Step therapy reform law enacted in New Jersey Become an AADA Advocacy Key Contact Support SkinPAC to elect dermatology
2026 AAD Innovation Academy: Exhibitors, advertisers, sponsors, and media
Exhibitor resources Access exhibitor resources, including the technical prospectus, booth specifications, and space application, along with advertising and sponsorship opportunities. ... Advertising opportunities Find information about advertising opportunities at the 2026 AAD Innovation Academy. ... Help and Chat
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... September 1, 2025 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Harry Dao Jr., MD, FAAD News flash: As of June 20, 2025, ... dupilumab is officially FDA-approved as the first targeted treatment for
Flimflammers.
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, March 1, 2025 My new favorite word for 2025. As much as I would love to take credit for this perfect word, I must thank our esteemed ... DermWorld Editorial Advisor
Advocacy Update Apr. 29, 2025
IN THIS ISSUE / Apr. 29, 2025 AADA urges CMS to address No Surprises Act burden requirements for good faith estimates Colorado allows dental hygienists to administer fillers, Botox despite dermatologist opposition AADA and DermCAC highlight dermatologists’ qualifications for superficial radiation therapy AADA members appointed to RUC workgroups and subcommittees
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 Apr. 15, 2025
IN THIS ISSUE / Apr. 15, 2025 Leading medical societies call for action on Medicare physician payment reform AADA continues pressing CMS on CLIA Lab Director requirements CIGNA participating dermatologists: Check your specialty designations CMS declines Medicare Advantage AI guardrails in 2026 MA and Part D final rule AADA invites
Clinical Guidelines app
Providing up-to-date clinical guidelines is an important function of the AAD and one of the top benefits for AAD members, but it can be difficult to quickly refer to them during a patient encounter. ... Thanks to the new AAD Clinical Guidelines app, available as an AAD member benefit, you
Widespread coverage of 2023 AAD Annual Meeting
In March, the Academy’s media relations team hosted dozens of journalists in our press office in New Orleans during the 2023 AAD Annual Meeting and promoted several news releases related to topics being discussed during the meeting. ... As a result, coverage of the 2023 AAD Annual Meeting garnered ...
What dermatologists need to know about workplace disability accommodations under the ADA
Legally Speaking ... Robert M. Portman, JD, MPP, is a health care attorney with Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville, in Washington, D.C. ... By Jason Qu, JD, and Robert M. Portman, JD, MPP, January 1, 2025 Every month, DermWorld ... covers legal issues in "Legally Speaking." This month’s authors are
It’s a great time to catch a code
Coding updates and practice management remain a high priority and we’re on it! ... We know your practice relies on knowing which codes to use, and how and when to use them. ... DermWorld published more than a dozen coding titles in 2024. Some examples are listed below. Catch these
2026 AAD Innovation Academy: Registration fees
Registration fees ... The chart below details the registration fees for the 2026 Innovation Academy. ... Important note ... Please verify that your registration category is correct before completion of your registration. If a category adjustment is required, a $100 category adjustment fee will be applied. ... REGISTRATION CATEGORY ...
Educating the public — Member media training in spotlight at AAD Annual Meeting
The 2022 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology took place in Boston in March — and that’s big news for more people than just AAD members. ... How big? Coverage of our meeting appeared in more than 120 media stories and was seen more than 81 million times.
Dermatology Daily Advertising
Dermatology Daily is the official e-Newsletter of AAD, prepared each weekday by BulletinHealthcare, and keeps AAD members informed about medical news affecting dermatologists. ... Dermatology Daily is sent to 9,500 U.S. AAD members who have opted in and boasts an average open rate of 53%, making it an effective and
Boards Fodder: Procedural dermatology
Select a title below to access the Boards Fodder PDF. ... NEW! A guide to actinic keratosis treatments ... Access the PDF NEW! Mohs micrographic surgery ... Access the PDF Alopecia areata treatment Antiseptics and sterilization methods Approach to longitudinal melanonychia Atopic dermatitis treatment Biopsy techniques Chemical peels Cosmeceuticals CPT
Sun exposure taking a toll: new AAD survey shows sharp increase in sun damage across the U.S.
Practice safe sun ahead of Melanoma Monday (May 5) ROSEMONT, Ill. (April 29, 2025) — A recent survey of more than 1,000 U.S. adults showed that nearly all Americans believe sun protection is important, with 1 in 4 citing the influence of a dermatologist as the reason. However, Americans have
New year, new horizons
From the President ... Dr. Desai served as Academy president from March 2024 to March 2025. ... By Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD, January 1, 2025 First and foremost, I want to start off by simply wishing all of our members a happy New Year! I hope that you and
What is the AAD Innovation Academy? Is it replacing the AAD Summer Meeting?
Asked and Answered ... July 1, 2022 AAD Innovation Academy is the new meeting program being held this summer, taking the place of Summer Meeting. AAD Innovation Academy will highlight innovation and entrepreneurial practices and provide the latest information on the most popular topic areas, while maintaining some of the
Always remember we are stronger when we are UNITED
From the President ... Dr. Desai served as Academy president from March 2024 to March 2025. ... By Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD, March 1, 2025 Dear members, ... As my term as president of the American Academy of Dermatology draws to a close, I am filled with immense gratitude
Attestation for Image Submission
Patient consent form ... Download a patient consent form to submit images with identifiable marks. ... Download Form I understand that the image(s) and accompanying information I submit to the AAD Image Collection will (i) be published on www.aad.org or an AAD-designed platform for members to access for educational purposes
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
2026 AAD Innovation Academy Meeting: Housing
Registration is open! ... Spend a summer weekend learning the latest in dermatology! ... Register now Hotel reservations ... The hotel reservation deadline is ... Monday, June 22, 2026, at 12 p.m. (CT). Don’t forget to register and reserve your hotel as soon as possible. Rooms in New York City
2026 AAD Innovation Academy: Education and program
Search sessions Search the program of educational sessions offered at the 2026 AAD Innovation Academy and plan your customized educational experience. ... Schedule-at-a-glance Get a snapshot of the educational program, designed with minimal overlap so you can attend the sessions that matter most to you. ... Derm Tank and Scientific
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
Support the AAD Teledermatology Program
Throughout the U.S., there are many underserved areas where primary care physicians do not have easy access to dermatologists. Through the ... AAD Teledermatology Program , these physicians can easily consult with volunteer dermatologists and better serve patients in need. As more clinics sign up and physicians become trained to
What is the AAD Clinical Community?
Asked and Answered ... August 1, 2024 In 2022, the Academy launched the AAD Clinical Community — a secure online forum by dermatologists for dermatologists to discuss a range of clinical issues, based on members’ areas of interest. The forum is secure, organized, and moderated. It is also free to
Quality (30%)
The quality category makes up 30% of the total MIPS score. Points are earned by submitting performance on quality measures. ... Reporting quality measures ... In 2025, achieving the minimum score required to avoid penalties is not possible without an electronic health record (EHR) or an exemption for the Promoting
AAD Clinical Image Collection
Advancing dermatology with diverse images ... The American Academy of Dermatology is proud to introduce this new free member benefit, our very own library of diverse skin images, the AAD Clinical Image Collection. In dermatology, where images are critical for diagnoses, the lack of images of darker skin in professional
Highlight of summer | AAD Camp Discovery
Medical student Savannah Fakhouri was happy to volunteer at AAD Camp Discovery . Savannah’s story ... Savannah Fakhouri, medical student at University of California, San Diego-School of Medicine. ... The summer after my first year of medical school at University of California San Diego I had the privilege of volunteering
Download the AAD Fellow or International Fellow designation
Your expertise and skills as a board-certified dermatologist are life-changing for patients impacted by skin, hair, and nail conditions. Make sure your patients and the public know the profound difference in the advanced training for dermatologists versus others claiming to be "skin experts." ... Download the designation ... Accept terms
Beef tallow for eczema: Grade A prime or just another bum steer?
By Andrew C. Krakowski, MD, FAAD June 18, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 24 As a pediatric dermatologist, I have seen skin care trends come and go faster than a cow fleeing a branding iron. Lately, social media — especially herd-mentality platforms like TikTok — has been bullish on beef tallow
The aryl hydrocarbon receptor: Tapinarof is taking off
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Nov. 19, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 46 In his outstanding lecture identifying drivers of lupus, presented at the 2025 meeting of the Medical Dermatology Society, Jaehyuk Choi MD, PhD, explained that interferon — the well-known nemesis of lupus — controls the production of T
Long COVID has a lot of nerve
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Dec. 17, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 49 The profound medical and socioeconomic trauma of the COVID-19 pandemic may seem as though it is in the rearview mirror, but it is not. As of April 15, 2025, the CDC estimated that COVID-19 infections are growing
What we do
AAD cares about the future of the specialty ... Your generosity helps ensure the future of the specialty remains strong. From providing leadership training to help make dermatologists successful, to mentoring opportunities that allow invaluable knowledge and expertise to be passed along, AAD programs and services support dermatologists for their
2026 AAD Innovation Academy: Networking and special events
Experience Hub ... The unique energy of 2026 AAD Innovation Academy comes to life in the Experience Hub. Designed as the pulse of the meeting, it brings together exhibits, scientific posters, additional learning, and dedicated networking opportunities that spark conversation and new ideas. From the Welcome Reception to informal meetups
Giving back as a leader
Leadership training increased the confidence of AAD member Matthew C. Willett, MD, FAAD. Dr. Willett’s story ... Matthew C. Willett, MD, FAAD ... Attending the American Academy of Dermatology’s Leadership Forum greatly increased the confidence I had in my leadership potential and strengthened my resolve to continue to contribute to
AAD settled into Seattle for Innovation Academy
The AAD held its latest Innovation Academy meeting Aug. 1-4 in Seattle. Attendees heard from innovators, visionaries, entrepreneurs, and problem solvers who are changing the practice of dermatology, or medicine in general. ... In addition to many informative sessions and events, Innovation Academy featured a talk by famed swimmer Diana
AAD survey: half of Gen Z got sunburned in 2024 — and many still don’t know the risks
Board-certified dermatologist provides practical tips for proper sun protection ROSEMONT, Ill. (May 20, 2025) — A recent American Academy of Dermatology survey of more than 1,000 U.S. adults reveals a troubling reality — many Americans are unwittingly increasing their skin cancer risk due to a lack of sun protection knowledge.
AAD Exhibit Opportunities
Exhibit with the AAD ... The Academy's annual and summer scientific meetings offer unprecedented access to thousands of dermatologists attending high-profile continuing medical education events. ... We are excited to offer your company the opportunity to exhibit at an upcoming Academy meeting and take advantage of the high impact exhibit
Digital media kit: Recruitment and direct mail advertising
The Academy offers a number of recruitment opportunities and mailing list rentals that allow you to reach the prospects you need in a timely and results-oriented fashion. ... DermWorld Classifieds Reach over 16,000 U.S. dermatologists with your recruitment ad. ... JAAD Classifieds Reach the full AAD membership with your recruitment
Learning Center App puts CME at your fingertips
More than 2,200 using the new platform. ... To help dermatologists earn CME credits easier, the AAD recently launched the AAD Learn app. Since launch, over 2,200 users have taken advantage of the app and are taking AAD Learning Center courses at their convenience. ... Among the multitude of available
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... March 1, 2025 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Bryan Carroll, MD, PhD, FAAD "Greatest Greetings of Todays Dr. Carroll! Taking this opportunity, we would like to cordially invite you to contribute
AAD Cochrane Scholarship
This award program is founded on the goal of expanding the training in — and reach of — evidence-based medicine in dermatology. ... Award: Two Cochrane Scholars will be awarded annually to develop a systematic review on a topic that supports clinical practice guideline development. Applicants may select a topic
What is the difference between the AAD and the AADA?
Asked and Answered ... February 1, 2026 The AAD is a 501c3 nonprofit organization, meaning it operates primarily for educational, scientific, and charitable purposes. This includes offering opportunities in professional development, continuing medical education, and patient and public education. The AAD also hosts networking events like Innovation Academy and the
2026 AAD Innovation Academy: Official housing provider
Maritz Global Events (MGE) is the ONLY official registration and housing provider for AAD. ... Maritz Global Events (eventshq) is the ... ONLY official registration and housing provider for AAD. Look for the official meeting provider designation when visiting organization sites affiliated with the AAD. ... Maritz Global Events (MGE)
About the Advisory Board
What is the Advisory Board? ... The Advisory Board (AB) is a committee of the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Academy of Dermatology Association (AAD/A) Boards of Directors. As such, the AB operates under the auspices of the AAD/A Boards of Directors in accordance with the AAD/A Bylaws,
Impact Report — Vol 5, Issue 3
Your Academy continues to protect and advance our specialty where it matters most. We advocated for fair payment, defended against inappropriate step therapy protocols, raised the visibility of dermatology, expanded CME access, and strengthened our member community. ... This issue of the ... Impact Report highlights the measurable results of
2026 Innovation Academy: Exhibits, networking & special events
Networking and special events Be a part of the engaging and unique experiences this year at 2026 AAD Innovation Academy. We’ve infused innovation into every aspect of this meeting including the Experience Hub and Welcome Reception. ... AAD Resource Center Stop by the AAD Resource Center and get exclusive meeting
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
AAD preferred vendors and discounts
Made possible through partnerships with some of the most prestigious and well-respected companies in their respective industries, the AAD is pleased to bring you this carefully crafted collection of programs and services that have been specially negotiated with our members in mind. ... The AAD’s preferred providers offer members practical,
The AAD and innovation
Image for changing the narrative innovation ... by Melanie Tolley Hall Chief Communications and Marketing Officer, AAD Over the last three articles, I’ve highlighted the AAD’s brand pillars to provide perspective on how the AAD is evolving to respond to the changing health care environment and member needs. ... Education
AAD education goes digital
Facts at your fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, November 1, 2020 In June, the AAD launched its first-ever virtual meeting experience — ... AAD VMX — to reflect the evolving needs of a post-COVID world. As many organizations have pivoted to digital learning models, a recent study from
Advisory Board considers five resolutions at General Business Meeting
The American Academy of Dermatology’s Advisory Board met on March 10 at its General Business Meeting during the 2024 AAD Annual Meeting in San Diego and considered five member-submitted resolutions. ... The Advisory voted to not adopt the following resolutions, and they will not move forward for consideration by the
2026 AAD Innovation Academy: Showcase your work
Be a part of Innovation Academy! ... Step into a forum designed for ideas that move dermatology forward. 2026 AAD Innovation Academy offers a unique opportunity to share your perspective, engage directly with leaders across the specialty, and help shape what comes next through open discussion and forward-thinking concepts. ...
Video update from AAD President Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD
Halfway through his term as AAD president, Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD, offers members an update on the work being done on their behalf. Click below to view a video message from Dr. Desai about the Academy’s achievements so far in 2024. ... Help and Chat
AAD Board of Directors shed light on the strategic plan’s impact on members
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... Throughout the course of a five-week series, members of the AAD Board of Directors share their thinking on Academy programs that are meaningful and initiatives that might need improvement. In their dynamic, yet transparent Q&As,
2025 MIPS Categories
MIPS is comprised of four program categories, namely Quality, Promoting Interoperability (PI), Improvement Activities (IA), and Cost. The relative weights, objectives, and participation thresholds change each year, so participants should analyze program changes with each new program year. CMS usually publishes the next year's parameters in November of the preceding
Impact Report — Vol 4, Issue 1
Celebrating a year of big wins at the Academy From critical changes to iPLEDGE, to new CME learning opportunities on actinic keratosis, alopecia, and atopic dermatitis, to enhanced coding and practice management tools, the Academy was here for you in 2023. Our successes are a direct result of the strong
Cut it out!
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, May 1, 2025 For most of us, our first instinct after diagnosing a melanoma is to cut it out quickly and definitively. For thin melanomas, this response is still usually appropriate;
Gaining experience face-to-face
Brittany Valk, DO, was able to attend her very first in-person AAD Annual Meeting. Dr. Valk’s story ... Brittany Valk, DO, PGY-3 at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. ... I had the privilege of attending the 2022 AAD Annual Meeting in Boston this past spring. Due to the
Creating pathways to navigate patient care
In June, the AAD released an update to its Guidelines of Care for the Management of Actinic Keratosis (AK) to reflect tirbanibulin research. ... The guideline update, published in ... JAAD , focuses on the strongly recommended use of tirbanibulin, a first-in-class microtubule inhibitor recently approved by the FDA to
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... November 1, 2025 In this monthly column, members of the DermWorld ... Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. Bryan Carroll, MD, PhD, FAAD I don’t see an important word — ‘teledermatology’ — in the title of a recent publication about 3D total-body
Diagnosis coding updates for 2026
Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, Senior Manager, Coding and Reimbursement, November 1, 2025 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld ... Coding Consult. Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Directions in Residency archive
Download PDF versions of each issue ... Spring (PDF) ... Feature: Financial planning in residency: Frequently asked questions — Part 2 by David B. Mandell, JD, MBA ... Race for the Case: Spring 2026 by Marita Yaghi, MD, Uros Rakita, MD, and Stanley Skopit, DO, MSE, FAOCD, FAAD ... Boards
2026 AAD Innovation Academy: Schedule at-a-glance
Experience the energy of dermatology’s latest advancements in New York this summer! ... 2026 AAD Innovation Academy arrives in New York City with just as much momentum and energy as the city itself. Explore a future focused program featuring high-impact sessions, standout speakers, and immersive learning experiences designed to keep
Dermatologist workforce mobility
Facts at your Fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, April 1, 2025 How often do dermatologists separate from their practices? A recent ... JAMA Dermatology study sought to answer this question and identify characteristics associated with practice separation (doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2021.5862). The cross-sectional study collected data from archived versions of the
Corporate partner guidelines
The Academy’s Corporate Partner Circle Program offers engaging benefits in addition to the recognition of supported programs and services. It recognizes the company’s total annual commitment to AAD programs/services, including sponsorships and grants, starting at $25,000. ... Diamond: $500,000+ ... Sapphire: $250,000 - $499,999 ... Ruby: $100,000 - $249,999 ...
AAD garners widespread media coverage
Many of the Academy’s members offer their expertise for features we pitch to the media on a wide variety of topics, and the AAD makes an effort to get these features placed in media outlets across the country to ensure your expertise is recognized and valued. ... So far in
Member benefits — Smarter, not harder: your new AAD Learning Center
We recently gave the ... AAD Learning Center a facelift and you’ve been reporting an improved and enhanced learning experience. ... Members can see new and relevant content like the Skin of Color Curriculum, the Biologics for Psoriasis course, Hands-on at Home, and the Career Launch Bootcamp Collection. Plus, your
Everyone needs guidelines…on demand!
The AAD has published more high-yield, evidence-based guidelines on a variety of topics in the ... Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology to help members ensure they’re providing the best and most up-to-date care for their patients. ... A recent ... DermWorld Academy Insider interview with Peggy A. Wu,
GenAI can help simplify medical jargon in discharge notes, study finds
Facts at your Fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, February 1, 2025 Can artificial intelligence humanize patient discharge summaries? By law, patients have the right to immediate access to discharge notes in their medical records. However, technical language and abbreviations can make notes difficult to understand for the average
The AAD Clinical Community
Introducing the AAD Clinical Community ... The Academy is excited to introduce its online Clinical Community, a forum for dermatologists to discuss clinical issues and more. The forum is secure, organized, and moderated. It is also free to members of the Academy. ... The first two clinical areas the Academy
Feeling supported provides peace of mind
Akua P. Sarfo, MD, PhD, was able to attend her first AAD Annual Meeting without it being financially stressful . Dr. Sarfo's story ... Akua P. Sarfo, MD, PhD, (right) and co-resident Melissa Levoska, MD, enjoyed attending the AAD Annual Meeting. ... The AAD’s Resident Education Grant for the Annual
AAD Teledermatology Standards
Download a PDF version ... These ... AAD Teledermatology Standards are also available as a PDF. ... The standards below were developed by the Academy’s Teledermatology Committee at the direction of the Board of Directors. These standards expand upon the appropriate use of telemedicine and create a core set of
A year in review!
From the President ... Dr. Desai served as Academy president from March 2024 to March 2025. ... By Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD, December 1, 2024 2024 has certainly been one of the most important years of my entire career. As the year winds down, and we’re set to close
2026 AAD Innovation Academy: Session highlights
Curated education for every attendee ... Stay ahead with the latest in dermatology at the 2026 AAD Innovation Academy.Tailor your schedule to fit your needs and create a personalized agenda to maximize your learning. earchable program to build your personalized learning experience. ... Search program Explore curated session recommendations tailored
Taking care of dermatologists so that they can take care of their patients
From the President ... Dr. Taylor is the Academy’s former president. ... By Susan C. Taylor, MD, FAAD, April 1, 2025 Dear members, ... It was great seeing so many of you in person at the Annual Meeting as I began my term as president. For those of you I
Fellow logo
AAD Fellow logo ... As a Fellow member of the American Academy of Dermatology in good standing, you are encouraged to use the AAD Fellow Logo as a means of promoting your private practice. ... Download logo Help and Chat
AAD Licensing program
High quality content that can't be found elsewhere ... An unbiased source of scientifically accurate, reliable and up-to-date content from respected experts in the dermatology field, as well as clinical and market data representing 93% of all U.S. dermatologists. ... Need the AAD's expertise? No problem. ... Launch your dermatological
January 7, 2026
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Jan. 07, 2026 ... Is beef tallow effective for dermatologic conditions? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Cannabis arteritis — Getting higher on the differential diagnosis list of ulcerative lesions GLP-1s in
May 13, 2026
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 13, 2026 ... Beyond isotretinoin: Systemic therapies for acne DermWorld What’s Hot: Difamilast approval for pediatric AD patients UK recommends additional actions to minimize suicide risk from finasteride, dutasteride A
Resident Quality Improvement Award
The AAD is offering financial support to residents engaged in quality improvement projects that help meet requirements for ACGME accreditation. ... Receive up to $2,000 and recognition for the valuable work that is a required part of today’s training. Funds can help cover expenses of data collection, materials and supplies,
The AAD’s robust public education strategy
Taking care of dermatologists so that they can take care of their patients...and their practices. ... From the President ... Dr. Taylor is the Academy’s former president. ... By Susan C. Taylor, MD, FAAD, May 1, 2025 Dear members, ... As you may know, the Academy’s public education efforts successfully
MIPS reporting guide: 2025 or 2026?
2026 MIPS reporting guide Access the Academy’s 2026 guide to MIPS reporting. ... Help and Chat
Your Dermatologist Knows content remains popular on social media
One of the key aspects of the Your Dermatologist Knows strategy is the AAD’s robust social media presence. The Academy’s social media team works with a team of ... member social media correspondents and social media ambassadors to generate and distribute paid and organic content. ... To date, the Academy’s
Unity: Our guiding principle
From the President ... Dr. Desai served as Academy president from March 2024 to March 2025. ... By Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD, October 1, 2024 Dear members, ... Last month, I attended — along with many of our fellow members —the AADA’s Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C. Fighting for
We have a front-row seat
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, September 1, 2025 Just as the skin offers a window into the health of an individual patient, the pattern of diseases we see in our patients can tell us a lot
How do I claim CME credits from the AAD Annual Meeting?
Asked and Answered ... April 1, 2023 This year, AAD Annual Meeting attendees have two options for claiming CME credit. ... To claim CME credit for the 2023 AAD Annual Meeting: ... Open the official AAD Mobile Meeting app or visit the ... AAD website for AM23 . ... Log
Advancing our advocacy agenda
From the President ... Dr. Taylor is the Academy’s former president. ... By Susan C. Taylor, MD, FAAD, September 1, 2025 Taking care of dermatologists so that they can take care of their patients...and their practices Dear members, ... A strong advocacy agenda is one of the core tenets of
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... June 1, 2025 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Bryan Carroll, MD, PhD, FAAD The balancing of the efficacy against the toxicities of immunotherapy for melanoma remains a vigorous point of debate
AAD membership at a glance
Facts at your Fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, content specialist, June 1, 2018 Which way are the winds of dermatology blowing? AAD membership data may serve as a bellwether. In 2018, overall membership surpassed 20,000 dermatologists, but beyond hitting the 20K mark, other demographic changes regarding gender and practice type
Quality Resources Provided by the AAD
Quality Measures ... AAD continues to develop ... dermatology-specific measures available to dermatologists . Dermatology measures are needed to meet CMS reporting requirements, can be used to drive quality improvement, and may be required by additional organizations. ... Learn more about quality measures available for reporting, a ... measure selection
Pathways: AAD-SID Gap Year Fellowship
Medical students may take a research gap year after their second or third year of medical school. This research gap year provides an opportunity to demonstrate research skills, giving these students an edge in admission to residency programs. Yet there are many barriers — social, cultural, and economic — that
How can I post a job listing at my practice?
Asked and Answered ... October 1, 2024 Visit the Academy’s Practice Management Center at ... www.aad.org/practice for a wealth of resources on managing a practice, including information on the fundamentals of recruiting, hiring, and retaining high-quality staff. ... AAD members can post job openings at their practice online through ...
Resident Education Grant stories
The resident education grants help give dermatology residents the opportunity to attend the AAD Annual Meeting and experience all that it offers. ... Learn more about the impact of this grant program by reading the stories below. ... Feeling supported provides peace of mind Akua P. Sarfo, MD, PhD, was
DW Insights and Inquiries archive
Explore hundreds of ... DermWorld Insights and Inquiries articles by clinical area, specific condition, or medical journal source. ... Access articles by publication date ... 2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 Access articles by clinical area ... Dermatologic surgery Dermatopathology Medical dermatology Pediatric dermatology Access articles by condition
Member benefits — AAD store
Is that empty feeling your AAD shopping cart? ... Maybe now’s the time for a refresh with the new and enhanced shopping cart experience at the ... AAD store . It’s been redesigned and revamped with member needs in mind, with all the bells, whistles, and pamphlets you’ve asked for.
From Down Under to all over: Kava-induced cutaneous adverse reactions
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD June 11, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 23 Firmly ensconced in my bucket-list travel time, I eagerly anticipate our trip to New Zealand, Tasmania, and mainland Australia in January 2025. ... (Editor’s note: This piece was written prior to the trip.) As a dermatologist, I
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
December
Issue ... December January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... What do syphilis and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever have in common? What’s hot ... This month’s news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ...
Atopic dermatitis clinical guideline by American Academy of Dermatology
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic, pruritic inflammatory skin disease that occurs most frequently in children but also affects many adults. The Academy is publishing a series of updates to the AD guidelines, originally published in 2014. You can see these updates below, or continue past them for the original guidelines.
September
Issue ... September January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... We have a front-row seat What’s hot ... This month’s news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ... Does HPV vaccination change the burden
State society community outreach toolkit: Shade structure program
What is this program? ... The AAD’s Shade Structure Grant Program awards grants to public schools and non-profit organizations for installing permanent shade structures for outdoor locations that are not protected from the sun, such as playgrounds, pools, or recreation spaces. In addition, the AAD also provides a permanent sign
Does the AAD offer discounts on lab coats and medical supplies?
Asked and Answered ... August 1, 2023 Yes — and more. Made possible through relationships with some of the most prestigious and well-respected companies in their respective industries, the AAD is pleased to bring you a carefully crafted collection of programs and services that have been specially negotiated with our
Opportunities widened thanks to support for residents
Senior resident Adam Swigost, MD, receives the opportunity to attend the 2022 AAD Annual Meeting. Dr. Swigost's story ... Adam Swigost, MD, a third-year dermatology resident at The MedStar Health—Washington Hospital Center. ... I was fortunate to receive a stipend through the American Academy of Dermatology in order to attend
Malpractice insurance 101
Experts offer advice on navigating malpractice insurance policies. ... Feature ... By Andrea Niermeier, Contributing Writer, February 1, 2025 While medical malpractice suits first regularly appeared in the United States in the 1800s, the frequency of claims has only increased since the 1960s, with lawsuits relatively common today. Medical malpractice
Despite economic uncertainty, demand for minimally invasive cosmetic procedures rises among Gen X and Millennials
Facts at your Fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, Senior Editor, September 1, 2025 New data released by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) show a consistent demand for cosmetic procedures, with a growing preference for minimally invasive options. ... 2023 ASPS data highlight a 5% increase from 2022 in
Digital media kit: Print advertising
DermWorld and ... JAAD - A winning combination ... AAD print member publications, ... DermWorld and ... JAAD , give you all the exposure you need to maximize your brand. Our members refer to ... JAAD for clinical content and rely on ... DermWorld content for information they need daily.
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
Diagnosing the primary cutaneous SMARCA4-deficient cutaneous tumor: You don’t know what you got ‘til it’s gone
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Nov. 5, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 44 Understandably, dermatologists are often surprised to receive a histopathologic diagnosis of Merkel cell carcinoma, given the relatively nondescript clinical features that suggest a basal cell carcinoma or inflamed cyst. The purpose of this commentary is to introduce
Building a climate-smart practice
Answers in Practice ... By Emily Margosian, Senior Editor, September 1, 2025 DermWorld ... talks to Eva Parker, MD, DTMH, FAAD, about tips for building a sustainable, climate-smart practice. DermWorld: Tell us about your practice. Dr. Parker: I am an academic dermatologist, and I practice at Vanderbilt University Medical Center
American Academy of Dermatology Statement on the Importance of Sun Protection
Statement from Susan C. Taylor, MD, FAAD, President, American Academy of Dermatology ROSEMONT, Ill. (May 20, 2025) — Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S., affecting an estimated one in five Americans in their lifetime. Every day, nearly 20 Americans die from melanoma, the deadliest form of
Annual Meeting resident stipends program
The American Academy of Dermatology offers grants/stipends to eligible U.S./Canadian dermatology residents to attend the AAD 2026 Annual Meeting, Denver, Colorado, March 27-31. Each qualifying resident is eligible to receive a stipend check of $500 U.S. dollars to assist with expenses. ... * No application/form is required. Residency programs will
They are hot.
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, November 1, 2025 It is hard to think of another class of drugs that has generated such excitement from the general public as the GLP-1 agonists. While originally designed (and still
Dermatologists continue fight for Medicare physician payment reform
Throughout 2024, the AADA lobbied Congress to avert all Medicare payment cuts, making this our sole federal legislative advocacy priority. ... Unfortunately, Congress failed to stop the 2.8% Medicare physician payment cut by Dec. 31, 2024, and the cuts took effect on Jan 1. 2025. The Academy is frustrated and
Improvement activities (15%)
In this performance category, clinicians are rewarded for care focused on care coordination, beneficiary engagement, and patient safety. For 2025 MIPS reporting, this category is worth 15% of the MIPS score with a maximum of 40 points available. There are 77 dermatology-relevant practice improvement activities (IAs) to choose from. ...
Giving back to make an impact
AAD member Franziska Ringpfeil, MD, FAAD, knows what a challenge skin disease can be for children. Dr. Ringpfeil’s story ... Franziska Ringpfeil, MD, FAAD ... I became aware of Camp Discovery years ago while in residency. During our annual AAD meeting, the outgoing president showed pictures of Camp Discovery, and
What can be done to reduce misplaced waste in regulated medical waste containers?
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, February 1, 2025 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, DermWorld ... Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, talks with Jenny
Andrew H. Weinstein, MD, MPH, FAAD, elected American Academy Of Dermatology president for 2027
ROSEMONT, Ill. (March 31, 2025) — Florida-based board-certified dermatologist and Mohs surgeon Andrew H. Weinstein, MD, MPH, FAAD, has been elected to lead the American Academy of Dermatology. He will be installed as president-elect in March 2026 and hold the office of president for one year beginning in March 2027.
Member benefits — Asked and answered: Serving as your support lifeline
No question is too tough, and no question goes unanswered when the mighty AAD Member Resource Center (MRC) team is on the job. ... Their main objective is to provide AAD members with high-quality service and solutions. As you might imagine, they had a particularly busy year in 2021, but
August 21, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / August 21, 2024 ... Botulinum toxin in males with androgenetic alopecia DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : AESOP — The ants and the grasshopper FDA approves nemolizumab for prurigo nodularis 2025 Medicare
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... April 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 Kaiser Family Foundation Health News reported on the very large and growing advertising spending by direct-to-consumer health
10 tips for surviving payer audits
Derm Coding Consult ... By Tiffany E. McFarland, RHIT, Analyst, Coding & Reimbursement, April 1, 2025 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld ... Coding Consult. Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . In the complex world of health care, payer audits are an inevitable reality
American Academy of Dermatology Association Statement on FDA Proposal for New Sunscreen Ingredient
Statement from Susan C. Taylor, MD, FAAD, President, American Academy of Dermatology ROSEMONT, Ill. (Dec. 11, 2025) — The American Academy of Dermatology Association applauds the Food and Drug Administration for taking the first steps in more than two decades to provide more safe and effective sunscreen options to the
DermWorld physician editor search
The American Academy of Dermatology’s award-winning monthly magazine, ... DermWorld , seeks candidates to serve as its next paid physician editor. ... Position overview ... The Physician Editor is appointed for an initial four-year term beginning Jan. 1, 2026, which may be renewed for a second four-year term with the
AAD’s historical commitment to inclusivity
The AAD has a rich history in support of inclusivity and a tradition of embracing all members from our multicultural nation. In 1994, The Academy established a Diversity Task Force, which later became a committee and launched the Mentorship Program in 1995 to connect medical students from communities with limited
I missed AAD VMX. How can I access it on-demand?
Asked and Answered ... July 1, 2020 If you missed the live premiere of the AAD ... Virtual Meeting Experience (AAD VMX), the event can be accessed online through Dec. 31, 2020. ... AAD VMX on-demand benefits include: ... Opportunities to receive CME credits ... More than a dozen robust
2016
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, August 1, 2025 This was the year I first lectured on measles. Fueled by a growing trend of "vaccine hesitancy," several outbreaks of measles had been observed across the U.S. in
Don’t call it a comeback
Experts review emerging and re-emerging diseases in dermatology. ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Senior Editor, September 1, 2025 Natural disaster, climate change, shifting health norms, and global travel. All are contributing factors to the emergence and re-emergence of disease. ... "It’s always worthwhile to remind dermatologists of our role
Digital media kit: Podcasts
Dialogues in Dermatology podcasts ... Exclusive opportunity! Short form audio content – reminder style ads. 30-second script is submitted to the AAD to be recorded and played at the beginning of each non-CME episode. Six practice management focused episodes will be released throughout the year as topics are needed. ...
Lupus miliaris disseminatus faciei: A Simon and Garfunkel playlist
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Oct. 1, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 39 William Tilbury Fox (1836-1879) was a brilliant dermatologist, the first in the United Kingdom to have a post in a teaching hospital. With Erasmus Wilson, he resurrected the prominence of British dermatology nearly half a century after
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... May 1, 2025 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Emily Y. Chu, MD, PhD, FAAD Dermatopathologists always welcome clues to help make diagnoses, especially ones that suggest a specific culprit medication in
Donate to the AAD
Thank you for supporting the American Academy of Dermatology! ... From gold-star education and practice management expertise to free skin cancer screenings and children’s programs, your support helps ensure the AAD’s critical community programs and services continue to improve the lives of patients, educate the public, and advance the specialty.
Donate to the AAD
Thank you for supporting the American Academy of Dermatology! ... From gold-star education and practice management expertise to free skin cancer screenings and children’s programs, your support helps ensure the AAD’s critical community programs and services continue to improve the lives of patients, educate the public, and advance the specialty.
Susan C. Taylor, MD, FAAD, assumes presidency of the American Academy of Dermatology
ORLANDO, FL (March 7, 2025) — Philadelphia-based board-certified dermatologist Susan C. Taylor, MD, FAAD, will begin her one-year term as president of the American Academy of Dermatology at the close of the AAD’s Annual Meeting. ... Dr. Taylor will lead the world’s largest dermatologic society that represents nearly 21,000 physicians
Survey finds dermatologists still have questions about biosimilars
Facts at your Fingertips ... By Megan Bennett, Staff Writer , November 1, 2025 According to a study published in the ... Journal of Drugs in Dermatology , dermatologists are not embracing biosimilars over biologic agents to treat psoriasis and hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), citing safety concerns and other uncertainties (doi:10.36849/JDD.7755).
July 24, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 24, 2024 ... Is there an association between benzoyl peroxide use and increased blood benzene levels? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Pancreatic panniculitis — Getting spooked by ghost cells AADA
It was simpler back then.
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, February 1, 2025 Skin care in my youth was not a big deal. We washed our face with soap or Noxzema, cleansed our pores with astringent-soaked cotton balls (Sea Breeze was
How can institutions ensure that dermatology residents are competent with both light microscopy and digital pathology?
Clinical Applications ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, May 1, 2025 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, talks with Carilyn Wieland, MD, FAAD, about her American Journal of Dermatopathology ... paper, ‘ Comparison of digital pathology and light microscopy among dermatology residents: A reappraisal
Find a member
Use this page to select between our Member directory and Find a Dermatologist. The Member directory is available only to AAD members, while Find a Dermatologist is designed for the public. ... Member directory Make sure your contact info is up to date in our new directory. This listing is
How can I get involved with Camp Discovery?
Asked and Answered ... December 1, 2025 There are several ways to support Camp Discovery, the Academy’s free summer camp for kids (ages 8-16) with moderate and severe skin conditions. ... Refer a camper: Camp Discovery needs participants to ensure its ongoing success. Dermatologists and parents can make referrals using
New resources and information on drug-resistant dermatophytes, plus a new registry
The AAD has assembled resources on ... Trichophyton indotineae and other severe or antimicrobial-resistant dermatophytes. These resources include information sheets on disease recognition, diagnosis, and treatment options.* ... Additionally, the AAD has developed a ... registry for emerging dermatophytes . The information you and other members provide will help improve
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
Transitions and resolutions
From the Editor ... Dr. Heymann is the physician editor of ... DermWorld . ... By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD, January 1, 2026 New Year’s Day is a time of transition, allowing us to reflect on the past and look forward to a brighter future. ... I am honored
Community outreach toolkit: Skin Cancer Checks Program
What is this program? ... The AAD’s Skin Cancer Check Program is an opportunity for states to promote members as the leading experts in skin cancer detection and treatment. The AAD provides a digital ... platform for AAD members to conduct skin check events as well as guidance on planning
How do I claim CME credit from the AAD Annual Meeting?
Asked and Answered ... April 1, 2024 This year, AAD Annual Meeting attendees have two options for claiming CME credit. ... To claim CME credit for the 2024 AAD Annual Meeting: ... Open the official AAD Annual Meeting app or visit ... www.aad.org/member/meetings-education/am24 . ... Log in using your registration
American Academy of Dermatology statement on Benzoyl Peroxide in OTC Personal Care Products
American Academy of Dermatology President Susan C. Taylor, MD, FAAD ROSEMONT, Ill. (March 24, 2025) — Recent reports have noted that benzoyl peroxide, a common acne-fighting ingredient available by prescription and over the counter, has the potential to break down into benzene. The American Academy of Dermatology is committed to
The value of in-person learning
Thanks to receiving the Resident Education Grant, Joseph Aleshaki, DO, was happy to participate in hands-on activities during the AAD Annual Meeting. Dr. Aleshaki's story ... Joseph Aleshaki, DO, PG-4 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Ann Arbor and Livingston. ... I was happy to attend the AAD’s 2022 Annual Meeting
Recent health care enforcement trends and risk areas for physicians and their practices
Legally Speaking ... Alexandra Volpe, JD, and John Kelly, JD, are health care attorneys with Barnes & Thornburg LLP. ... By Alexandra Volpe, JD, and John Kelly, JD, September 1, 2025 DermWorld ... covers legal issues in "Legally Speaking." This month’s authors are health care attorneys with Barnes & Thornburg
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... August 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 Researchers at the Clear Clinical Communications group at the University of Minnesota ... studied children’s understanding of
A potentially effective itsy-bitsy therapy for spider angiomas: Topical timolol
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Oct. 22, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 42 The joys of compressing the central arteriole of a spider angioma (SA), letting go, and watching the peripheral vessels fill have never diminished. I can reassure patients that the lesion is benign, tell them it may resolve
How can I avoid meeting fraud and verify an AAD/A event is legitimate?
Asked and Answered ... February 1, 2023 As the Academy’s 2023 Annual Meeting in New Orleans approaches next month, members can follow a few simple steps to stay safe when registering for AAD/A events. ... Most meeting fraud can be avoided by verifying the authenticity of a registration/housing site before
Can't stop won't stop
AAD member Mary E. Maloney, MD, FAAD knows the importance of leadership skills and mentorship. Dr. Maloney’s story ... Mary E. Maloney, MD, FAAD, Founding Chair of Dermatology at University of Massachusetts Memorial Health Medical Group. ... I attended the very first Leadership Forum and don’t think I have missed
Claim CME and view transcript
Use the American Academy of Dermatology's (AAD) online Continuing Professional Development Transcript (CPD) Program to document your CME to send to a licensing body. This service is a member benefit at no additional fee.* ... With the CPD Transcript Program you can: ... Access and review ... AMA PRA Category
The AAD’s international presence
From the President ... Dr. Taylor is the Academy’s former president. ... By Susan C. Taylor, MD, FAAD, December 1, 2025 Taking care of dermatologists so that they can take care of their patients...and their practices Dear members, ... As a reflection of the Academy’s commitment to advancing dermatology worldwide
Impact Report — Vol 6, Issue 1
Your membership in action From fighting for your patients and practice against payment cuts and scope-of-practice expansions, to securing major media wins that position you as the authorities in skin, hair, and nails, see how your Academy is working for you. Plus, explore the latest member benefits, including new CME
Academy continues to fight for Medicare physician payment reform
The Academy made Medicare physician payment reform its sole legislative advocacy focus and will continue to do so in 2026. Our goal is to stop annual payment cuts and for Congress to pass legislation that guarantees an annual update based on inflation. ... In 2025, we saw a small first
Academy secures wins with private payers
The Academy works with private payers to alleviate administrative burdens for dermatologists, maintain appropriate reimbursement for furnished services, and ensure patients can access covered quality care. ... In 2025, the Academy secured wins on several payer policies: ... Modifier 25: Regence BCBS ... As a direct result of AADA advocacy,
Injecting ideas (and therapies) in digital mucous cysts
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Oct. 8, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 40 I am almost embarrassed to admit it, but I go on clinical autopilot when it comes to digital mucous (myxoid) cysts (DMCs). I offer a brief explanation, reassure the patient that the lesion is benign, refer the
Digital pathology coding and documentation requirements in dermatology
Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, Senior Manager, Coding and Reimbursement, May 1, 2025 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld ... Coding Consult. Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . Digital pathology has transformed dermatologists’ and dermatopathologists’
CMS releases 2024 third and fourth quarter NCCI edits
Derm Coding Consult ... By Tiffany E. McFarland, RHIT, Analyst, Coding & Reimbursement, February 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 third and fourth quarter updates to the 2024 National
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... February 1, 2025 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Craig Burkhart, MD, MS, MPH, FAAD The Nation’s Health by the American Public Health Association published a ... special report on improving health
The illusions of IgG4-related skin disease
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Dec. 10, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 48 "The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance; it is the illusion of knowledge." – Stephen Hawking Prior to researching this commentary, I had illusions that I grasped the fundamental concepts of IgG4-related disease (IgG4-RD); after writing
AAD Annual Meeting Registration Scholarship Program
The AAD’s International Affairs Committee offers attendance scholarships to international dermatologists to encourage their participation at the Academy’s Annual Meeting. Dermatologists from all countries (with the exception of the United States and Canada) are eligible to apply, with a limit of two applicants per country. ... Apply for the scholarship ...
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.
2025 AADA Legislative Conference: Legislative asks
Keynote speaker ... Alex Azar, 24th Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services ... Monday, Sept. 14, 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Alex Azar was the 24th secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. He was the architect of Operation Warp Speed, delivering COVID-19 vaccines
2025 AADA Legislative Conference: Legislative asks
Legislative ask ... AADA members became dermatologists for the joy of making a difference in patients’ lives. But dwindling Medicare payments for our practices are eroding our ability to focus on patients, driving burnout among physicians, and threatening our ability to practice. At the AADA Legislative Conference, you will help
Leadership Forum shines a light on next generation of dermatologists
AAD member Kristen Lo Sicco, MD, found common ground with fellow up and coming dermatologists at the Leadership Forum. Dr. Lo Sicco’s story ... Born and raised in New York, Kristen I. Lo Sicco, MD, FAAD, is happy to be providing care at NYU Langone Health. ... The AAD’s Leadership
Top-selling U.S. baby moisturizers and pediatric sunscreens: Data on price, allergens, and marketing claims
Facts at your Fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, Senior Editor, July 1, 2025 Public perception of pediatric skin care products often centers on concerns about ingredient safety, with a preference for formulations that are fragrance-free, hypoallergenic, and endorsed by medical professionals. ... In a recent study, the top 50 best-selling
2026 AAD Innovation Academy: Group housing
Fraud warning ... Several companies unaffiliated with the AAD or Maritz Global Events (MGE), have been posing as the ... official registration and housing provider for the 2026 Innovation Academy. These companies may contact you directly to offer registration and/or housing for Innovation Academy through websites designed to deceive visitors
Monkeypox health crisis resources
The Academy takes its duty to report important information to the public very seriously. Monkeypox was recently declared a national and global health emergency, and the AAD has you covered. ... The AAD website ... features an article in which Esther E. Freeman , MD, PhD, FAAD, explains various aspects
We have said it before, but it bears repeating
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, October 1, 2025 Kids are not just little adults. This is certainly important to remember when treating skin diseases in children, but it turns out making the diagnosis of even some
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
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
March
Issue ... March January February March April May View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... Safety first What’s hot ... This month’s news from across the specialty DermWorld Insights and Inquiries ... Eosinophilic pustular folliculitis: Six decades of progress Feature ... Optimizing melasma management Experts discuss
Do acral biopsies in dermatomyositis patients have less-prominent histopathologic findings than biopsies from other anatomic locations?
Clinical Applications ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, August 1, 2025 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, talks with Anthony Patrick Fernandez, MD, PhD, FAAD, about his recent Journal of Cutaneous Pathology ... article, ‘ Histopathologic Features of Acral Skin Biopsies in Dermatomyositis Patients
Seeing the full spectrum
Answers in Practice ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, May 1, 2025 DermWorld ... talks to Charlene Lam, MD, MPH, FAAD, about how recognizing different personality types in the workplace can help mediate conflict and improve team communication. DermWorld: Tell us about your practice. Charlene Lam, MD, MPH, FAAD ...
2024 DW Insights and Inquiries archive
Explore ... DermWorld Insights and Inquiries articles by publication date. ... December ... Dec. 17 - DWI&I Holiday Greeting 2025 Dec. 11 - Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis joins the pantheon of erythema nodosum-associated disorders Dec. 4 - Darier disease is rough clinically and therapeutically. MEK inhibition may offer a smoother future
July
Issue ... July January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... One disease. What’s hot ... This month’s news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ... The 2025 Allergen of the Year is… toluene-2,5-diamine sulfate!
MIPS reporting tools and resources
Additional helpful resources for MIPS ... MIPS FAQs Review a list of frequently asked questions, including how to avoid the penalty, eligible exemptions, and more ... MIPS archives Access MIPS highlights from the previous years. ... 2026 MIPS reporting options for small and large practices (PDF) ... Access 2025 MIPS
Where there’s smoke, there’s fire…
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, June 1, 2025 And now dermatologists have a new concern to watch for regarding smoke: skin cancer. Epidemiologic studies have linked environmental exposure to chemicals in smoke with exacerbations of skin
Reporting wound repair using simple, intermediate, or complex repairs (12001 - 13160)
As dermatologists continue to face ongoing payer reimbursement challenges for wound repair services — whether reported as simple, intermediate, or complex repairs — misinterpretation of established coding guidance by some payers has led to unintended and, at times, inappropriate documentation expectations. ... To support accurate reporting and reinforce proper coding
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 ( ...
AAD/A committee participation and ethical conduct: Policies and procedures
Legally Speaking ... By Megan La Suer, JD, MHA, and Robert M. Portman, JD, MPP, January 1, 2020 Every month, ... Dermatology World covers legal issues in "Legally Speaking." This month’s authors are health care attorneys with Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville in Washington, DC. Portman is also general counsel
How can I avoid meeting fraud and verify the AAD/A event I’m registering for is legitimate?
Asked and Answered ... February 1, 2024 As the Academy’s 2024 Annual Meeting in San Diego approaches, members can follow a few simple steps to stay safe when registering for AAD/A events. ... Most meeting fraud can be avoided by verifying the authenticity of a registration/housing site before providing any
How can I avoid meeting fraud and verify the AAD/A event I’m registering for is legitimate?
Asked and Answered ... February 1, 2022 Most meeting fraud can be avoided by verifying the authenticity of a registration site before providing any personal or financial information. ... Registration for official AAD/A meetings should only be done through the Academy’s website and the AAD’s legitimate registration and housing partner,
What is the carbon footprint of the typical outpatient dermatology practice?
Clinical Applications ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, April 1, 2025 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, talks with Misha Rosenbach, MD, FAAD, and Genevieve Silva, BS, about their JAMA Dermatology ... paper, ‘ Carbon Footprint Analysis of an Outpatient Dermatology Practice at an
Midterm check-in: How I’ve been helping support dermatologists so they can help their patients
From the President ... Dr. Taylor is the Academy’s former president. ... By Susan C. Taylor, MD, FAAD, October 1, 2025 Taking care of dermatologists so that they can take care of their patients...and their practices Dear members, ... Last month, I officially moved into the second half of my
AAD publishes two new Skin Healthy issues to inform your patients
Spring, winter editions were full of useful tips. ... Two new issues of ... skin healthy, the Academy’s public-facing magazine, were published in 2024. AAD members received 50 copies of each of the spring and winter issues to place in their waiting rooms for patients to read. ... The summer
Medicare physician payment update
Ask the Expert ... By Apoorva Stull, Senior Manager, Advocacy Communications, October 1, 2025 DermWorld ... talks with Government Affairs and Health Policy Council Chair Melissa Piliang, MD, FAAD, about the one-year Medicare physician payment increase, the potential impact of the proposed 2026 Medicare physician fee schedule, and what the
Success at the states
Academy works hand in surgical glove with state societies. ... Feature ... By Ruth Carol, Contributing Writer, March 1, 2025 From preventing scope of practice creep to overturning modifier 25 policies, the Academy partners with state dermatology societies to ensure dermatologists’ ability to provide the best care possible for their
Sweating over sweat gland carcinomas: Part 2 — Eccrine mucin-producing sweat gland carcinoma
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Aug. 20, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 33 As I write this commentary, March Madness is underway. According to the NCAA, the odds of predicting all 63 NCAA tournament games correctly are approximately 1 in 9.2 quintillion (a quintillion is 10 to the 18th power).
American Academy of Dermatology survey: half of Americans worry about skin aging, but many still skip sunscreen
Board-certified dermatologist encourages public to incorporate sun protection into daily skin care routine ROSEMONT, Ill. (May 6, 2025) — A recent American Academy of Dermatology survey of more than 1,000 U.S. adults found that half worry about premature skin aging and only half use sunscreen regularly, while nearly 1 in
Procedures and the pregnant patient
Dermatologists discuss the risks and benefits of performing dermatologic procedures on pregnant and lactating patients. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Managing Editor, May 1, 2025 With the ethical considerations on conducting clinical trials on pregnant and lactating women — and the often-limited data available on treatment safety — it’s
Veterans face heightened risk of melanoma, nonmelanoma skin cancer
Facts at your Fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, Senior Editor, October 1, 2025 The increasing incidence of skin cancer in the United States has raised new concerns about occupational associations, particularly those in professions with significant chemical or sun exposure. ... Read more about occupational associations of skin cancer .
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
Dermatology World Weekly
DermWorld Weekly is a brief, concise digest of the latest news, hand-picked by ... DW’s editorial team with analysis of why it matters to dermatologists. ... Each week editors review the landscape of health care news in ... DermWorld's core areas of practice management, policy, and patient care, and highlight
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... October 1, 2025 In this monthly column, members of the DermWorld ... Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. Rosalie Elenitsas, MD, FAAD Pathologists and dermatopathologists frequently encounter poorly differentiated tumors that fail to reveal a defined lineage. In cutaneous specimens, these are
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
No pain, no gain?
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, January 1, 2025 It may be true for sports (although I remain skeptical), but pain associated with doing our jobs does not bode well for a long and happy career in
One disease.
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, July 1, 2025 If you had a magic wand and could cure one disease, what would you pick? Over the years, caring for patients with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) has made me
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
The Academy Advisory Board: An Overview
DermWorld spotlights the Academy’s Advisory Board and how members can get involved. ... Feature ... By Matthew Walsh, Member Communications Specialist, June 1, 2025 The American Academy of Dermatology/Association’s Advisory Board is a critical part of the Academy governance structure and has a major role in navigating the Academy through
Sweating over sweat gland carcinomas: Part 1 — Squamoid eccrine ductal carcinoma
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Aug. 13, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 32 A highlight of my week is leisurely reading the ... Philadelphia Inquirer on quiet Sunday mornings, skimming over the troubling headlines, and concentrating on positive happenings in the Delaware Valley. My bliss was rudely interrupted by a
Erectile dysfunction in dermatology: A silent epidemic
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Oct. 15, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 41 Editor’s Note: A modified version of this commentary appeared as "A Clinician’s Perspective" in JAAD ... . A privilege of being a physician is having intimate conversations with patients that would never occur in any other circumstances.
What can dermatologists do to advocate for expanded insurance coverage of wigs for patients with scarring types of alopecia?
Clinical Applications ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, November 1, 2025 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, talks with Michelle Se Won Min, MD, MSci, FAAD, about her recent JAAD ... paper, ‘ Legislative efforts to expand insurance coverage of wigs for individuals with
Opportunities abound
DermWorld discusses the many ways dermatologists can get involved in the Academy. ... Feature ... By Matthew Walsh, Member Communications Specialist, May 1, 2025 The Academy offers a litany of benefits for members to take advantage of, ranging from reading ... DermWorld and the ... Journal of the American Academy
Vaccines, maintenance, and PEP
The information below is provided for informational purposes only and does not represent treatment or vaccine guidelines from the AAD. Please refer to your local, state, or national guidelines for treatment and vaccine guidelines. ... 1. What are the guidelines for routine MMR vaccination? ... 1,2 ... The routine vaccination
Strauss and Katz World Congress Fund Scholarship
This scholarship offers Annual Meeting scholarships to dermatologists from low-income economies, as specified below. The goal of the Strauss and Katz World Congress Fund Scholarship Program is to bring young dermatologists, including those still in training, to the AAD Annual Meeting for educational and networking opportunities. ... Strauss & Katz World Congress
Giving thanks
From the President ... Dr. Desai served as Academy president from March 2024 to March 2025. ... By Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD, November 1, 2024 Dear members, ... I hope everyone is enjoying their autumn so far! ... Last month kept me busy doing one of my favorite things:
Protecting patients one state at a time
The AADA advocates for a physician-led, team-based approach to care that ensures both safety and best outcomes for each patient and against state legislation that weakens the quality and safety of specialty care. ... So far in 2025, the Academy has fought against unsafe scope of practice expansion, with the
AAD Donor Societies
Your gift strengthens the future of our specialty, brings dermatologic care to communities, and allows us to address emerging issues in the field. Now, it’s our turn to say thanks with an all-new donor recognition program. ... The Giving Pathway ... Derm Nation ... It all starts here - a
Race for the Case
Race for the Case is a clinical quiz feature published quarterly in ... DermWorld Directions in Residency — and right here! ... Answer the questions below to enter. Looking for the Winter 2025 answers? ... Review them now . To submit cases and questions, email Emily Margosian at ... emargosian@aad.org
Medicare physician payment updates
The statements to members below track ongoing advocacy efforts to address Medicare physician payment by the Academy’s Ad Hoc Task Force on Sustaining Physician Practices for Senior Citizen Care. ... July 23, 2025 ... Academy announces new task force on Medicare physician payments ... Susan Taylor, MD, FAAD ... Dear
Till death do us part: Love, marriage, and cutaneous oncology
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD April 9, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 14 "What’s that on your back?" ... My wife asked me that question a year after finding a tick at the same site. This time, the dark lesion was a thin melanoma. I hadn’t a clue that a
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:
Giving dermatology a boost
From the President ... Dr. Desai served as Academy president from March 2024 to March 2025. ... By Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD, June 1, 2024 Dear members, ... With Skin Cancer Awareness Month wrapping up and summer starting soon, I think this is a perfect time to reflect on
Study connects skin disease and sleep, mental health struggles in children
Facts at your Fingertips ... By Megan Bennett, Staff Writer, December 1, 2025 Kids with inflammatory skin conditions have increased risk of also developing sleep and psychological issues. A recent study in the ... Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology breaks down the risk by disease and their comorbidities
Top pediatric allergens by age group
Facts at your Fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, March 1, 2025 Allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) affects approximately 20% of children in the United States (doi: 10.1097/DER.0000000000000214). A 2023 multicenter ... study summarizing the results of the Pediatric Allergic Contact Dermatitis registry from 2016 to 2022 found top allergens
The Academy goes live with its meetings in 2022
In 2022, the AAD’s Annual Meeting returned as a live event in Boston. The ... 2022 AAD Annual Meeting in Boston was attended by more than ... 15,000 attendees, who took in the Academy’s rich and varied offerings, including more than 7,500 medical personnel, more than 3,000 members, and more
Awareness months highlight dermatologist expertise
Public education remains a top AAD priority. ... A key goal of the Academy is to position dermatologists as the experts in skin, hair, and nail health, and awareness months offer a great opportunity to do just that. ... June was Acne Awareness Month, and the Academy’s social media content
Your Academy’s educational content is unmatched.
From the President ... Dr. Desai served as Academy president from March 2024 to March 2025. ... By Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD, August 1, 2024 Dear members, ... I hope everyone is enjoying their summer. I’m sure a lot of you reading this have kids who wish their summers
AAD | Corporate Partner Opportunities
Partner with the Academy and continue to advance dermatologic care through education, research, and advocacy. ... Our current support opportunities are listed below: ... 2026 Corporate Partnership Opportunities Meet our partners ... The AAD proactively listens and responds to the evolving needs of patients and our members who serve them.
JAK inhibitors battle in the heavyweight class
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Nov. 12, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 45 Editor’s Note: A modified version of this commentary appeared as "A Clinician’s Perspective" in JAAD ... . JAK inhibitors (JAKi) have catapulted to such prominence in dermatologic therapeutics that I could write a weekly commentary about them.
Which specialties spend the most time in EHR?
Facts at your Fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, January 1, 2025 The introduction of electronic health records (EHR) has radically changed the nature of care delivery, occupying much of physicians’ scheduled (and unscheduled) in-office time. Across all specialties, physicians spent a mean of 5.8 hours per eight patient-care
Study outlines average frequency, timing of skin cancer diagnoses
Facts at your Fingertips ... By Megan Bennett, Staff Writer, April 1, 2026 More than 40% of skin cancer patients will develop skin cancer at least once more in their lifetime, according to a 2025 JAAD study that analyzed millions of patients over more than 20 years (doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2024.12.047). ...
How can I tell if the AAD/A event I'm registering for is legitimate?
Asked and Answered ... October 1, 2019 Excellent question! ... Fake medical conferences and instances of meeting fraud are on the rise, and the ability to spot fakes from the real deal can save dermatologists headaches, time, and money. ... Registration for official AAD/A meetings and events should only be
Digital media kit: Contacts
DermWorld - Print & digital ... Bridget Blaney ... Ascend Media ... National Account Manager ... Phone: (773) 259-2825 ... Email: ... bblaney@ascendmedia.com JAAD - Print & digital ... Bill Hipple ... Formedics ... Email: ... bill.hipple@formedics.com Joe Skey ... Formedics ... Phone: (856) 278-8654 ... Email: ... joe.skey@formedics.com AAD.org
Recognize your mentor
Make a donation in honor of your mentor and let them know what they mean to you. It’s a great way to show you are thankful or to stay in touch.It’s easy to give. Simply make your gift online and send a personalized ecard to your mentor. Your gift supports
Office preparedness
The information below is provided for informational purposes only and is not an AAD guideline. Please refer to your local, state, or national guidelines for infection control regulations. ... 1. How can I prepare my practice for a patient with suspected measles? ... If your office does not have an
How do I claim my CME credits from AAD VMX?
Asked and Answered ... June 1, 2022 CME credits can be claimed within the AAD VMX platform. ... Learn more or access VMX . ... Attendees can claim CME credits immediately after viewing a session or at a later date, but please note — on demand access to VMX will
AADA Advocacy Win: CMS suspends CLIA lab director enforcement policy
June 23, 2025 Advocacy News Alert As a direct result of advocacy by the AADA, CMS will exercise enforcement discretion on several provisions of its revised CLIA laboratory director policy that had excluded board-certified dermatologists from directing moderate- and high-complexity laboratories. Specifically, CMS will: ... Allow for individuals qualified as
Young Investigator Awards
The AAD Young Investigator Awards are given annually by the Academy to young dermatology researchers in the United States and Canada who demonstrate the potential to become established, independently funded investigators in the field. The purpose of the award is to recognize significant research advances in the science and practice
Academy culture and benefits
You’re going to love it here! ... The AAD is proud to work with a supportive staff that creates a purpose-driven and growth-oriented environment that values integrity and fosters creativity. Our management style promotes open communication and collaboration while providing teams with the guidance needed to ensure everyone’s success. You’ll
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... July 1, 2025 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Michael A. Marchetti, MD, FAAD Although management options for chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) improved with the introduction of the anti-IgE monoclonal antibody omalizumab
Congress passes one-year increase to Medicare physician payment in budget bill
July 3, 2025 Advocacy News Alert Today the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Senate’s version of the budget reconciliation legislation, which includes a one-year 2.5% increase for the proposed 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule to account for sustained cuts as Congress continues to work toward long-term payment reform. ...
Cosmetic complications
Dermatologists offer insight and instruction for approaching procedural afflictions. ... Feature ... By Laura Vernaci, Contributing Writer, September 1, 2025 It goes without saying that dermatologists do everything in their power to keep their patients safe and avoid complications or adverse events. However, stay in the business long enough and
What is the AAD Fellow (FAAD) designation and why should I use it?
Asked and Answered ... December 1, 2020 In a health care environment where non-clinician physicians and others claim to be "skin experts," it is increasingly important to make sure dermatology patients and the public know the profound difference in the advanced training that dermatologists receive. Use the new AAD Fellow
This month is an extremely important month for advocacy.
From the President ... Dr. Desai served as Academy president from March 2024 to March 2025. ... By Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD, September 1, 2024 Dear members, ... I hope everyone has had a wonderful summer. Sadly, September means the end of summer and the beginning of the colder,
Educate the public and boost our status
From the President ... Dr. Desai served as Academy president from March 2024 to March 2025. ... By Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD, July 1, 2024 Dear members, ... I hope that as you read this month's column, you and your loved ones are in the midst of enjoying a
Reimagining the Rolodex
Experts offer advice on how to build stronger patient and referral networks. ... Feature ... By Andrea Neirmeier, Contributing Writer, November 1, 2025 Before digital address books and smartphones, a full Rolodex on the corner of a desk symbolized a large professional network. Today, along with basic marketing, social media,
Go your own way
Dermatologists share experiences and considerations practicing in a variety of practice models. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, September 1, 2025 Whether you’re embarking on your career path, or you’re simply ready for a reset, there are a multitude of practice models to investigate. Each path offers
Shade Structure Program
The AAD Shade Structure Grant Program awards grants of up to $8,000 to public schools and non-profit organizations for installing permanent shade structures for outdoor locations that are not protected from the sun, such as playgrounds, pools, or recreation spaces. In addition to the grant, the AAD also provides a permanent sign
Think that DIY acne trick is helping? Here’s what dermatologists want you to know
Board-certified dermatologist provides tips for clearer skin ahead of Acne Awareness Month ROSEMONT, Ill. (May 27, 2025) — Acne is one of the most common skin conditions, affecting nearly 85% of people at some point in their lives. With people increasingly turning to social media for skin care advice, at-home
American Academy of Dermatology elects new officers, board members
Rosemont, Ill. (April 1, 2024) – The American Academy of Dermatology has announced the results of its annual election. The Academy’s new officers and board members will lead the world’s largest dermatologic society, representing more than 20,800 physicians who specialize in the diagnosis and medical, surgical, and cosmetic treatment of
Genuine leaders will help keep our specialty strong.
From the President ... Dr. Desai served as Academy president from March 2024 to March 2025. ... By Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD, May 1, 2024 Dear members, ... I hope everyone has been enjoying their spring so far! As we look forward to warm summer weather, I’d like to
I attended AAD VMX. How do I claim my CME credits?
Asked and Answered ... September 1, 2020 CME credits can only be claimed within the AAD VMX platform. Access ... AAD VMX to claim CME or learn more about the program. ... Attendees can claim CME credits immediately after viewing a session or at a later date. All applicable CME
Give your practice the tech boost it needs to thrive!
Answers in Practice ... By Faiza Wasif, MPH, Associate Director, Practice Management, June 1, 2025 Each month, DermWorld ... tackles issues "in practice" for dermatologists. This month, practice management staff discuss how to optimize technology solutions to best suit your practice. Running a successful dermatology practice today requires more than
AAD advertising policies
Download a PDF of the AAD advertising policies . ... Advertising acceptance ... All advertising must comply with the Academy’s Advertising Standards. Acceptance of all advertising is subject to ad review and approval by the Academy. Ads which have not previously appeared in any Academy publications must be submitted for
Out of bounds
How to protect against the unauthorized practice of dermatology and false advertising by non-physicians. ... Feature ... By Ben Tesdahl, JD, LLM, and Jason Qu, JD, Contributing Writers, April 1, 2025 Dermatologists face increasing competition from non-physicians offering various types of skin care services. Provided that such services do not
Further dermatologic observations in cystic fibrosis
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Aug. 6, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 31 Watson: And yet I believe that my eyes are as good as yours. Holmes: Quite so. You see, but you do not observe... – Sherlock Holmes in "A Scandal in Bohemia" (1891, written by Sir Arthur Conan
Exploring the gamut of monoclonal gammopathy of cutaneous significance
By David A. Wetter, MD, FAAD Sept. 17, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 37 One of our favorite board-review books during my dermatology residency was ... Dermatology Quick Glance , authored by Drs. Saeed Jaffer and Abrar Qureshi in 2004. My coresidents and I would periodically meet during the few months
The 21st Century Cures Act: What a difference a day makes
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Sept. 24, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 38 The 21st Century Cures Act (Cures Act, CA) was signed into law on Dec. 13, 2016. (1) In April 2021, the Information Blocking Rule (IBR) of the CA went into effect, giving patients immediate access to notes,
High-dose vitamin D may be a ray of sunshine for treating sunburn
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD June 4, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 22 Rightly or wrongly, I attribute my melanoma to a blistering sunburn at the Sahara Hotel in Miami Beach in 1958. I recall my mother shmearing Noxzema on my back — the distinctive smell of Noxzema (from eucalyptus,
AAD Camp Discovery Stories
Camp Discovery provides children with chronic skin conditions a sense of community and fun. Campers make friends, find acceptance, and are free to be themselves. ... Learn more about the impact of this summer camp program by reading the stories below. ... Doing fun activities and making friends Delaney McKeon
We’ve got new AK guidelines with CME credit
The AAD recently released a course to help members implement new guidelines of care for the management of actinic keratosis (AK). The on-demand, online learning will help you: ... Identify the appropriate background assessments needed before starting topical, cryosurgery, photodynamic, or combination therapy for adult actinic keratosis. ... Recognize the
A second set of eyes
As states consider new chaperone rules for skin checks, what do they mean for your patients and practice? ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Senior Editor, July 1, 2025 In dermatology, the physical exam is a core part of nearly every patient encounter, requiring mutual trust between patient and physician.
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
A closer, more sensitive look
The AAD has developed a new digital course for you focusing on ... genital skin exams . ... The course designers understood that during full-body exams, a significant number of patients decline cutaneous exam of their genitalia. Residents are sometimes asked to leave the room during genital skin exams, decreasing
Chanarin-Dorfman syndrome: Shifting out of neutral
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Aug. 27, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 34 In nearly all neutrophil, eosinophil and basophil leukocytes and in the monocytes, several clear vacuoles of varying size were observed in the cytoplasm, which after vital staining…revealed a red colour, i.e. contained a fatty substance. The erythrocytes
The not-so-full body skin examination
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD April 16, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 15 It is not my imagination. With every passing year, an increasing number of new patients schedule an appointment for a full (or total) body skin examination (FBSE, TBSE) to be checked (or, as some patients say, "scanned")
Leading when you’re not the practice owner
Answers in Practice ... By Megan Bennett, Staff Writer, November 1, 2025 DermWorld ... talks to Sama Carley, MD, FAAD, chief of dermatologic surgery at Sharp Rees-Stealy in San Diego, about exhibiting leadership qualities even when you don’t lead the practice. DermWorld: Tell us about your practice. Dr. Carley: The
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Earn & claim CME ... Your account ... Find a member ... JAAD ... Call for applications Every year, hundreds of dermatologists serve the AAD/A through its governance structure of councils, committees, and task forces. ... Fight for Medicare reform Join us in the fight for Medicare reform by using
The billing company relationship: A most significant ‘other’
Legally Speaking ... Alice G. Gosfield, Esq. is a health care attorney at Alice G. Gosfield and Associates, P.C. ... By Alice G. Gosfield, Esq., July 1, 2025 Every month, DermWorld ... covers legal issues in "Legally Speaking." This month’s author is a health care attorney at Alice G. Gosfield
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
Finding your fit
Answers in Practice ... By Faiza Wasif, MPH, Associate Director, Practice Management, December 1, 2025 Each month, DermWorld ... tackles issues "in practice" for dermatologists. This month, practice management staff discuss how to find the right practice model for you. How your dermatology practice is structured and operates can shape
Mentor, sponsor, and lifelong friend
Mentorship changed the course of AAD member Olayemi Sokumbi, MD, FAAD’s career . Dr. Sokumbi’s story ... The Academic Dermatology Leadership Program (ADLP) was career changing for me. I was fortunate to have a friend who had participated in the program the previous year suggest that I apply for it.
You’ve been using the AAD’s Diversity Toolkit
The AAD is continuing to expand on offerings in its ... Diversity Toolkit . If you don’t know about it, you should. ... The ... Skin of Color Curriculum is a complete, definitive inpatient and outpatient curriculum for the diagnosis and effective treatment of skin of color diseases and conditions
Understanding and managing vulvovaginal itching
Clinical Applications ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, October 1, 2025 In this month's Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, talks with Gil Yosipovitch, MD, FAAD, and Kayla D. Mashoudy, MD, about their American Journal of Clinical Dermatology ... paper, ' Scratching the Surface: A Comprehensive Guide
American Academy of Dermatology elects new officers, board members
Rosemont, Ill. (April 10, 2023) – The American Academy of Dermatology has announced the results of its annual election. The Academy’s new officers and board members will lead the world’s largest dermatologic society, representing more than 20,800 physicians who specialize in the diagnosis and medical, surgical, and cosmetic treatment of
Advisory Board
The Advisory Board is a committee of the AAD and AADA (AAD/A) Boards of Directors, and as such, operates under the auspices of the AAD/A Boards of Directors in accordance with the AAD/A Bylaws, Administrative Regulations, and Board Governance Policies. ... About the Advisory Board Learn more about the board