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AAD | Tool Drugs and Diseases

See a list of available drugs and dermatologic conditions available in the tool. ... Drug name ... 4% minocycline foam (Amzeeq®) ... Class 1 steroid ... Infliximab (Remicade®) ... Spesolimab (Spevigo®) ... 5-fluorouracil (Efudex®) ... Class 2 steroid ... Isotretinoin ... Sulfacetamide sodium-sulfur ... Abrocitinib (Cibinqo®) ... Clobetasaol ... Isotretinoin

April 28, 2021

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 28, 2021 ... Acne: Clindamycin-tretinoin vs. benzoyl peroxide-adapalene DermWorld Insights and Inquiries: Do not get burned by missing Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome Is daylight photodynamic therapy effective for actinic keratosis?

May 9

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / MAY 9, 2018 ... FDA grants lidocaine HCL 1% approval to Spectra Medical AAD Board selects Daniel D. Bennett, MD, as next assistant secretary-treasurer Hawaii passes legislation banning sunscreen with oxybenzone

Keeping an eye on retinoids as treatment for the ectropion of lamellar ichthyosis

By Warren R. Heymann, MD Nov. 9, 2017 ... Clinical examples of autosomal recessive congenital ichthyosis: harlequin ichthyosis (HI) at birth (A); HI evolves into generalized exfoliating erythrodermic ichthyosis (B and C) (reprinted from "Menschen mit Ichthyose - ein Bildband 2003" courtesy of Selbsthilfe Ichthyose e. V.); collodion membrane with

Topical retinoid therapy for acanthosis nigricans: In the thick of it

By Warren R. Heymann, MD Dec. 11, 2019 Vol. 1, No. 39 At the risk of overgeneralizing, in my experience there are two types of patients with acanthosis nigricans (AN) — those who are devastated by it, and those are unaware that they have it. ... This commentary will focus

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

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

Acne clinical guideline

Acne guideline ... Access the full acne guideline from JAAD. ... Go to the guideline Acne vulgaris is a common skin condition occurring when hair follicles become clogged with oil and dead skin cells, leading to bacterial overgrowth and inflammation. Acne is one of the most common diseases worldwide, affecting

Talking points: Benzene found in acne care products

Primary key messages ... The Academy has developed key messages for dermatologists regarding reports that have found the chemical benzene in acne products containing benzoyl peroxide. ... Benzoyl peroxide, a common acne-fighting ingredient available by prescription and over the counter, has the potential to break down into benzene. ... In

Speculating on spicules: Our incomplete knowledge of trichodysplasia spinulosa

By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD December 15, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 49 For inexplicable reasons, there are certain differential diagnoses that I find particularly satisfying, one being disorders responsible for facial follicular spicules: follicular mucinosis (1), pityriasis folliculorum ... (Demodex folliculorum) (2), follicular hyperkeratotic spicules (myeloma immunoglobulin or cryoglobulin)

April 10, 2024

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 10, 2024 ... Whey protein consumption and acne severity in men with acne DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Anticipating Iceland — Ice-pack dermatosis Derm Coding Consult : CMS creates permanent

How to treat a deep, painful pimple at home

Acne tips from a board-certified dermatologist ROSEMONT, Ill. (October 18, 2023) — Acne can be bothersome, especially when you have a deep, painful pimple, which is caused by nodular or cystic acne. Unlike other forms of acne, such as whiteheads or blackheads, acne nodules and cysts develop deep under your

Acne: The drought is over

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

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

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

February 28, 2024

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Feb. 28, 2024 ... Ciclosporin vs. methotrexate for young patients with atopic dermatitis DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Taming toxic erythema of chemotherapy with high-dose vitamin D Moisturizing cream with 20%

September 4, 2024

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

June 1, 2022

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 1, 2022 ... What’s new in adult acne over the last two years? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Granulomatous cheilitis — Back to the Future Derm Coding Consult : Cigna’s

June 12, 2024

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 12, 2024 ... Acne in pregnancy: The safest options DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : CXCR4 antagonist therapy based on a WHIM syndrome Nonsteroidal approaches for treating patients with atopic dermatitis

March 13, 2024

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

State law and teratogenic medications

Patient access to teratogenic medication may be impacted by state abortion access laws. The Academy has resources for members who prescribe teratogenic medications. ... Patient access to reproductive resources ... Do you have questions about changes to state laws since the Supreme Court decision overturning ... Roe v Wade? Do

Can topical ketoconazole tip the scales for acne vulgaris?

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

Topical isotretinoin for ichthyoses: Striving for an “A” grade

By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Nov. 20, 2024 Vol. 6, No. 47 Two meaningful events changed my life in 1982 — my marriage and the introduction of isotretinoin. Forty-two years later, both remain front and center. Attending the focus session "Think like an expert about ichthyosis" at the AAD

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

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

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

Glow up

How can dermatologists counsel teens, tweens, and their parents on safe skin care practices? ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, February 1, 2025 With the growing popularity of beauty influencers and viral skin care routines, social media is playing an integral role in shaping how people care for

Optimizing melasma management

Experts discuss treatment strategy, new insights into pathogenesis, and emerging therapies. ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Senior Editor, March 1, 2026 Pigmentary disorders represent some of the most common cutaneous concerns globally. In the U.S. alone, melasma affects more than 5 million people (doi:10.1016/j.jaad.2010.12.046). ... While primarily a cosmetic

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