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Advocacy Update Jan 20, 2026
IN THIS ISSUE / Jan. 20, 2026 Dr. Bridges selected for Medicare Clinical Lab Diagnostic Laboratory Test Panel AADA asked CMS to ensure Medicare Part D coverage for alopecia areata treatment Dermatology presence strong at AMA State Advocacy Summit Contribute to SkinPAC AADA News Dr. Bridges selected for Medicare Clinical
Attending the masquerade ball with CTCL and alopecia areata
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Feb. 1, 2017 It comes as no surprise to dermatologists that cutaneous T cell lymphoma (CTCL) is associated with alopecia, especially in patients with follicular mucinosis (alopecia mucinosa), but how often does CTCL masquerade as alopecia areata? ... Amin et al reported a 33-year-old female
“Black dot” alopecia areata
By Warren R. Heymann, MD April 16, 2016 This week I had a 35 year old man present with a one month history of a round patch of alopecia. He was told by his PMD that he had tinea and was started on oral terbinafine (which he had been on
Tofacitinib for adolescent alopecia areata: Balancing the risk-benefit ratio
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Jan. 17, 2017 Alopecia areata with patient 4 after 2 months of treatment with 2% tofacitinib in VersaBase cream (A) and after 6 months of treatment with 2% tofacitinib in liposomal base (B). ... Credit: ... JAAD There has been acute interest in utilizing Janus
Adjusting the screen door: Developing a rational approach to assessing for thyroid disease in patients with alopecia areata
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Jan. 11, 2018 Loss of the sideburns and marked frontal-temporal scarring alopecia with lonely hairs. ... Credit: ... JAAD Since my residency, I have been perplexed about how to screen patients with alopecia areata (or vitiligo) for thyroid disease. What tests should (or should not)
Eyeing the use of cryotherapy for eyebrow alopecia areata
By Warren R. Heymann, MD April 5, 2017 I am always looking for alternatives to injecting eyebrow alopecia areata with triamcinolone acetonide (TAC). My protocol, based on the recommendation by Alkhalifah et al, is TAC 2.5 mg/mL, 0.5 mL to each eyebrow, every 4 to 6 weeks, as necessary (1).
New treatments provide more options for people with alopecia areata
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology ... article highlights new ways to restore hair ROSEMONT, Ill. (Aug. 15, 2023) — A study published today in a supplement of the ... Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology titled " ... Alopecia: A New Frontier " reveals that a new
DermWorld Weekly comparing efficacy of JAK inhibitors used in alopecia areata
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 22, 2023 ... Comparing efficacy of JAK inhibitors used in alopecia areata DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Resorcinol’s resourcefulness in hidradenitis suppurativa Derm Coding Consult : CMS Targeted Probe and
Hair
Slivers of skin may diagnose silver hair syndromes Laboratory testing for syphilitic alopecia: Time to renew old habits? Adjusting the screen door: Developing a rational approach to assessing for thyroid disease in patients with alopecia areata Hairdressers’ dermatologic odyssey: From dye to death prevention Alopecia areata incognita in Cronkhite-Canada syndrome
Coming full circle (almost): Low dose oral minoxidil for alopecia
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD January 5, 2022 Vol. 4, No. 1 I presume that virtually every dermatologist reading this commentary has recommended topical minoxidil (TM) for their patients with androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and other alopecias (telogen effluvium, alopecia areata [AA], hair shaft abnormalities, and eyebrow hypotrichosis). I recall
August 11, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Aug. 11, 2021 ... Topical tofacitinib for alopecia areata affecting facial hair DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Monitoring infantile hemangiomas — What’s the score? Is there an effective treatment for skin
I don’t know JAK — but I will! Ruxolitinib improving chilblain lupus erythematosus
By Warren R. Heymann, MD May 31, 2016 The JAK inhibitors are among the current darlings of treating autoimmune diseases. Recent articles about tofacitinib for vitiligo (1) and alopecia areata (2) have been reported in the lay press with considerable fanfare. ... Ruxolitinib (Jakafi) is indicated for treating intermediate to
February 8, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Feb. 8, 2023 ... A review of newer agents for alopecia areata DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : A surgeon’s primary intention is to reduce secondary infection CDC investigating possibility of treatment-resistant
Does the JAK inhibitor baricitinib raise the bar on treating lupus?
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Aug. 20, 2018 Cutaneous lupus in dermatomal distribution. Erythematous papules in a dermatomal distribution along the patient's left lower extremity. ... Credit: ... JAAD Undeniably, the JAK inhibitors have been at the forefront of advances in immunologically-based diseases, including alopecia areata, vitiligo, psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis,
May 25, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 25, 2022 ... Placebo regrowth rate in alopecia areata trials DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : The globalization of monkeypox AADA renews calls for iPLEDGE improvements with IPMG, FDA Seeking comments
May 31, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 31, 2023 ... Cause or cure: Dupilumab and alopecia areata DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Taking it on the shin – part 1 A simplified dermoscopic algorithm for melanoma diagnosis
June 15, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 15, 2022 ... FDA approves first systemic treatment for alopecia areata DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Aluminum can cause allergic contact dermatitis — Allergen of the Year 2022 DermWorld Young
January 11, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Jan. 11, 2023 ... Antihistamines as adjunct therapy for alopecia areata DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Acquisition and loss — A tribute to Jouni Uitto, MD, PhD Lidocaine shortage: Ask the
November 11, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / November 11, 2020 ... How effective are steroid-sparing agents in treating chronic alopecia areata? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Raising a toast to advances in treating alcohol-induced flushing Derm Coding Consult
June 21, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 21, 2023 ... Methotrexate vs. methotrexate plus prednisone in patients with alopecia areata totalis, universalis DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Turning a blind eye on second opinions Nail clipping histopathology
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
What's hot?
What's hot ... March 27, 2018 In this monthly column, members of ... Dermatology World 's Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Edward W. Cowen, MD, MHSc ... Alopecia areata is frustrating to patients, parents, and practitioners, all of whom may be left with unsatisfactory
Atopic dermatitis: Up in smoke!
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Feb. 8, 2017 The etiology of atopic dermatitis (AD) is multifactorial, with genetic mutations of the filaggrin mutations affecting barrier function, immunodysregulation of the TH2 pathway, and environmental triggers being of primary importance. AD has long been associated with autoimmune diseases such as vitiligo and
Platelet rich plasma: Good for whatever ails you?
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Jan. 13, 2017 Hair regrowth in ophiasis-type alopecia areata after platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection. Occipital hair loss before treatment (A) and occipital hair regrowth 3 months after administration of PRP at a concentration 3.5 times above baseline (B). ... Credit: ... JAAD Okay, okay, I
Managing hair loss
What has research revealed about the pathogenesis of androgenetic alopecia, alopecia areata, and central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia as well as new potential therapeutics? ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, assistant managing editor, September 1, 2021 To those outside the world of dermatology, hair is sometimes perceived to be a cosmetic
Yale dermatologist uses innovative treatment to treat child with severe alopecia
American Academy of Dermatology honors Dr. Brett King as National "Patient Care Hero" ROSEMONT, Ill. (April 18, 2022) - Connecticut board-certified dermatologist Brett King MD, PhD, FAAD, was named an American Academy of Dermatology ... Patient Care Hero for pioneering an innovative new treatment for severe dermatologic conditions that are
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
September
Issue ... September January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... I remember the first melanoma I ever saw What's hot ... This month's news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ... Oral minoxidil: A
2022: Best of DermWorld Insights and Inquiries
December 29, 2022 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 2022 — starting with the most popular issue of the year. ... 1. Coming full circle (almost)
May 3, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 3, 2023 ... Oral oxybutyloride for hidradenitis suppurativa patients? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Necrobiosis lipoidica in a Wink Exposure to anesthesia and alopecia areata Do study authors accurately report
My fair-weather therapeutic friends for alopecia areata
By Warren R. Heymann, MD April 25, 2017 Type C clinical pattern of alopecia. A, Patchy hair loss on a background of a diffuse hair loss with (B) occipital involvement in an ophiasis-like pattern. C, Biopsy specimen obtained from the vertex of the scalp. Histopathology of vertical sections shows an
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:
March 10, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 10, 2021 ... Periungual warts: Is intralesional antigen immunotherapy effective? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries: A shot in the dark How does baricitinib fare in alopecia areata? Do calcineurin inhibitors, phototherapy
March 10, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 10, 2021 ... Periungual warts: Is intralesional antigen immunotherapy effective? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries: A shot in the dark How does baricitinib fare in alopecia areata? Do calcineurin inhibitors, phototherapy
February 4, 2026
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Feb. 4, 2026 ... Safety of oral minoxidil in pediatric patients DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Deeper thoughts about acne keloidalis nuchae Perioperative strategies for advanced melanoma, nonmelanoma skin cancers Characteristics
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
February 9, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Feb. 9, 2022 ... Tinted sunscreens: A practical guide to counseling patients DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Lightening the cutaneous and emotional burden of melasma — cysteamine’s role Nemolizumab plus topicals
There’s a “new frontier” of alopecia for you to explore
The Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (JAAD) recently published a new CME supplement, ... "Alopecia: A New Frontier," that can help you differentiate between the various types of alopecia and identify correct treatments and best options so you can feel confident that you’re providing patients with the best
Talk of the town: JAK inhibitors in dermatology
Dermatologists discuss the influx of new JAK inhibitors in dermatology and how they are breaking new ground for the specialty. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, April 1, 2024 Over the last decade, research and development of Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors have exploded. Three years ago, JAK
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
October 25, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Oct. 25, 2023 ... Efficacy of berdazimer gel for molluscum contagiosum clearance DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : A permanent addition to the list of transient neonatal dermatoses — Transient abdominal telangiectasia
July 31, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 31, 2024 ... Does an increase in omega-3 fatty acids improve acne? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Which treatment modality of pyogenic granuloma is worth its weight in salt? Is
June 28, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE/ June 28, 2023 ... A beneficial botanical extract for actinic keratosis? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Dermatologic ergonomics — Straighten up and fly right FDA approves alopecia areata treatment in adults and
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
June 30, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 30, 2021 ... Treating atopic dermatitis with cognitive behavioral therapy: Does it work? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Deep learning in dermatopathology Sublingual tofacitinib for alopecia areata Biologic psoriasis treatments
Hidden in plain sight: Satoyoshi syndrome
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Feb. 19, 2018 I was inspired by the conclusion of a report detailing an 11 year-old boy from India diagnosed Satoyoshi syndrome: "We present this case to emphasize the importance of recognizing Satoyoshi syndrome, which could go unnoticed if not suspected." (1) ... I have
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
August 8, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / August 9, 2023 ... Emerging treatments for itch in atopic dermatitis DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Prior authorization audits and innovations — Are we finally reducing the (PA)in? Adverse events in
Alopecia areata incognita in Cronkhite-Canada syndrome suggests an autoimmune etiology – and that’s the way it is.
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Sept. 14, 2017 Cronkhite–Canada syndrome. A, Onycholysis. B, Alopecia. ... Credit: ... JAAD I have always been intrigued by the mysterious nature of the Cronkhite-Canada syndrome (CCS) — although I have considered the disorder in my differential diagnosis, I have never seen a case. ...
Patient advocate resources
Academy advocacy & patient education resources ... Advocacy priorities ... Online public education on diseases and conditions Prior authorization patient resources Drug pricing and availability Step therapy legislation Patient power ... Read the ... DermWorld feature ... Patient Power: Technology amplifies the patient voice in advocacy groups . ...
November 9, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Nov. 9, 2022 ... Intralesional vs. intramuscular hepatitis B vaccine for common warts DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Hair straighteners and the risk of uterine cancer — More studies are necessary
September 27, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Sept. 27, 2023 ... Is roflumilast effective in patients with seborrheic dermatitis? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Diminishing diagnostic cognitive bias — Anchors away JAK inhibitors for granulomatous dermatoses Is there
May 1, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 1, 2024 ... Consensus statements for the treatment of vitiligo in younger patients DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Eyebrow-raising complications of microblading Role of low-dose oral minoxidil for treatment of
Another door opens?
The potential FDA approval of multiple JAK inhibitors could offer new treatment options for dermatology patients ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, assistant managing editor, May 1, 2021 "It was only six and a half years ago when the first case report was published showing successful treatment of a patient
Striving to alleviate the physical and emotional scars of central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia
By Warren R. Heymann, MD November 4, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 44 More than half a century ago, Drs. Lopresti, Papa, and Kligman coined the term "hot comb alopecia," asserting: "The cause is unmistakable, namely the practice of straightening the hair with a hot comb…" (1). Now known as central
JAKne is on the horizon
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD July 27, 2022 Vol. 4, No. 30 If you are like me, you have read much more about JAK inhibitors (JAKi) than have prescribed them. We are all on a learning curve. The rapid introduction of topical ruxolitinib (Opzelura), oral upadacitinib (Rinvoq), and abrocitinib
Psoriatic alopecia and sebaceous glands: An unfinished symphony
By Warren R. Heymann, MD June 15, 2017 Psoriasis and alopecia after initiation of TNFi. A, Diffuse erythematous pustules on the upper back of patient 1. B, Severe alopecia with mild papules on scalp of patient 4. ... Credit: ... JAAD Every so often, patients with psoriasis would ask me
Mindfulness for the patient and the dermatologist
By Warren R. Heymann, MD ... March 28, 2017 ... While meditation has been present for millennia, the concept of mindfulness has recently come into vogue. Conceptually, mindfulness aims to have a person focus their attention on the present moment by developing coping strategies, such as meditation or deep
December 6, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Dec. 6, 2023 ... iPLEDGE wins: FDA to implement AADA’s recommendations DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Aquagenic pruritus and polycythemia vera: Still valid (and mysterious) after all these years Treatment access
Laboratory testing for syphilitic alopecia: Time to renew old habits?
By Warren R. Heymann, MD June 4, 2018 I’m not sure how this happened. I used to check several laboratory studies in patients presenting with alopecia, including a rapid plasma reagin (RPR) for syphilis (in addition to a CBC, TSH, iron binding studies, ANA and vitamin D; testosterone and DHEAS
Clinical Pearls archive
Clinical Pearls help prepare residents for the future by providing them with top tips from experts about what they should know about specific, key subject areas by the time they complete their residency. ... NEW! Measles ... by John Trinidad, MD, MPH, FAAD ... Access the PDF Alopecia areata by
Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma
Old stains leaving new marks in dermatology Paraneoplastic Sarcoidosis? A Proposal to Revise and Rename the "Sarcoidosis-Lymphoma Syndrome" Brentuximab vedotin update and the #MeToo saga of the Reed-Sternberg cell Attending the masquerade ball with CTCL and alopecia areata ... All content found on Dermatology World Insights and Inquiries, including:
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
Tofacitinib: A JAK inhibitor of all trades
By Warren R. Heymann, MD April 3, 2019 Vol. 1, No. 4 The Janus kinase inhibitors are taking the dermatologic therapeutic world by storm — at least in the literature. By now, most dermatologists are familiar with studies that have demonstrated efficacy in alopecia areata, vitiligo, psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and
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
Frontal fibrosing alopecia: Bewitched, bothered, and bewildered
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Feb. 13, 2017 Women given the diagnosis of frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA) with different severity grades. A, FFA grade I/V in a premenopausal 30-year-old woman, with a less than 1-cm wide area of cicatricial skin produced by the recession of the frontal and temporal hairline.
Widening the circle
AAD’s Camp Discovery is looking to make this meaningful opportunity accessible to even more kids and volunteers in the years to come ... Feature ... By Amy Freed Stalzer, Contributing Writer, November 1, 2022 For nearly 30 years, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) has offered a camp program for
Academy CME opportunities abound
The alopecia frontier is open! In our last issue, we let you know that the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (JAAD) published a new CME supplement, " ... Alopecia: A New Frontier, " that can help you differentiate between the various types of alopecia and identify correct treatments
Hair repigmentation in frontal fibrosing alopecia
By Warren R. Heymann, MD April 25, 2016 One of the major joys of practicing dermatology is that I’m stumped by something every day. Today an 81 year-old woman complained of months of hair loss along the frontal scalp with some loss of eyebrow hair. She had alopecia, follicular prominence,
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.
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
Putting the pieces together
Dermatologist hair experts share insights on what may play a role in frontal fibrosing alopecia and central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, August 1, 2024 Most dermatologists have likely encountered patients with a scarring alopecia like frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA) or central centrifugal
September 8, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Sept. 8, 2021 ... A review of spironolactone for androgenetic alopecia DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Alarming but benign – The enigma of acute hemorrhagic edema of infancy What are the
Differentiating lichen planopilaris from chronic cutaneous lupus may be as easy as 1,2,3 (actually CD123)
By Warren R. Heymann, MD June 4, 2016 My last dermatopathology case of the week was that of a woman with scarring alopecia, which was clearly well advanced. Hardly any follicles remained, and on one section there was a small follicular unit with a peri-infundibular mononuclear infiltrate and slight vacuolar
Vascular abnormalities in FFA, artificial intelligence, and Winston Churchill
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Aug. 23, 2023 Vol. 5, No. 34 If Winston Churchill were a dermatologist, he would say that frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA) is "a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma" (which is how he viewed Russia). Almost 30 years have passed since Kossard
HAIR grants
The Academy is pleased to announce the 2021 inauguration of the AAD Hair Loss and Alopecia Initiative in Research (HAIR) Grant Program. HAIR research grants will be offered to dermatologists, researchers, and trainees in the United States for the completion of basic, translational, and/or clinical research projects that address gaps
December 16, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Dec. 16, 2020 ... What are risk factors for frontal fibrosing alopecia? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : We’re in hot water! Vibrio vulnificus infections are heading north. Vaccine distribution begins: When
January 3, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Jan. 3, 2024 ... Efficacy of minoxidil for cancer treatment–induced hair loss DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Malignant syphilis — History in the making Most effective medications for plaque psoriasis Cardiovascular,
August 3, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Aug. 3, 2022 ... Dutasteride microinjections with oral minoxidil vs. oral minoxidil for androgenetic alopecia DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Infantile digital fibromatosis – Inclusions and exclusions CMS outlines payment changes
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
Key messages for social media about hair loss
Key messages ... Many conditions and diseases can result in hair loss, as can improper hair care. ... The most common cause of hair loss is hereditary thinning or baldness, also known as androgenetic alopecia. (1) This condition affects an estimated 80 million Americans — 50 million men and 30
August 30, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / August 30, 2023 ... Does low-dose oral minoxidil improve hair density in traction alopecia? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : A medal-worthy diagnosis: Medallion-like dermal dendrocyte hamartoma Methotrexate: Drug survival and predicative
Humbled again: Alopecic and aseptic nodules of the scalp
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD November 3, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 44 "To confess ignorance is often wiser than to beat about the bush with a hypothetical diagnosis." - Sir William Osler I confess. I had never heard of alopecic and aseptic nodules of the scalp (AANS) and have
Pediatric diseases in disguise
Dermatologists discuss conditions that may be harder to diagnose in children. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, October 1, 2025 Despite years of rigorous training and experience, even the best dermatologists may miss a pediatric diagnosis, particularly for dermatologists who don’t see as many pediatric patients. Some
January 14, 2026
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Jan. 14, 2026 ... Are light-based therapies effective for hair loss? DermWorld What’s hot : Local recurrence and survival in patients with melanoma in situ Strategies to reduce the risk of
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
January 30
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / January 30, 2019 ... Dermatologists prescribe fewer antibiotics overall, but use increased with surgery CMS updates Open Payments data What causes allergic responses in patients with atopic dermatitis? YouTube videos about
January 5, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Jan. 5, 2022 ... Cicatricial alopecia following ACD from hair dye DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Coming full circle (almost) — Low dose oral minoxidil for alopecia FDA approves atopic dermatitis
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?
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
November 3, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Nov. 3, 2021 ... Facial contact dermatitis from cosmetic allergens DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Humbled again — Alopecic and aseptic nodules of the scalp Derm Coding Consult : Applying 2021
Preventing hair loss in breast cancer patients is very cool
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Feb. 15, 2017 Dramatic change in physical appearance before (A) and 1 month after (B) treatment with paclitaxel and carboplatin. ... Credit: ... JAAD The loss of my late aunt Millie to breast cancer was devastating; it was even harder to bear after learning that
October 12, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Oct. 12, 2022 ... Type 2 diabetes and CCCA severity DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Fixing the concept of the neutrophilic fixed drug eruption What’s the risk of IBD in patients
February 23, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Feb. 23, 2022 ... Frontal fibrosing alopecia: The effects of sunscreens and moisturizers DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : The vexing verruciform xanthoma DermWorld Young Physician Focus : The patient experience —
January 4, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Jan. 4, 2023 ... Frontal fibrosing alopecia, sunscreen, and actinic damage DermWorld Insights and Inquiries: Sniffing out the meaning of perialar intertrigo Topical eye medications causing allergic contact dermatitis Achieving an
July 19, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 19, 2023 ... Use of hair oils to treat androgenetic alopecia DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : The intimate dance of Staphylococcus aureus and cutaneous T-cell lymphoma Imiquimod for management of
February 7, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Feb. 7, 2024 ... Androgenetic alopecia: topical minoxidil vs. low-dose oral minoxidil DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Short anagen syndrome — The long and short of it Skin cancer incidence in
May 6, 2026
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 6, 2026 ... Nutritional, light-based, and lifestyle interventions for androgenetic alopecia DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Granular C3 dermatosis in granular detail Risk of infection with JAK inhibitors Oral vs.
June 5, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 5, 2024 ... Oral minoxidil vs. topical minoxidil for male androgenetic alopecia DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Nailing the diagnosis of the BAP1 tumor predisposition syndrome Clotrimazole-betamethasone dipropionate for nonfungal
November 2, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Nov. 2, 2022 ... Factors that influence platelet rich plasma efficacy in androgenetic alopecia DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Lipodystrophia semicircularis — A lipoatrophy not to get depressed about Underlying conditions
What are treatment recommendations for managing CCCA?
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, August 1, 2024 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, DermWorld ... Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, talks with Susan
March 30, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 30, 2022 ... The rankings are in: Minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride for male androgenetic alopecia DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Bowel-associated dermatosis-arthritis syndrome (BADAS) — The story behind the acronym
September 7, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / S ept. 7, 2022 ... Are concentrations higher than 5% minoxidil of benefit for androgenic alopecia patients? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : BASCULE syndrome: Is something brewing with Bier spots? Emollient
January 19, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Jan. 19, 2022 ... Finasteride: Topical vs. oral for male androgenetic alopecia DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Probing pityriasis rosea in pregnancy Derm Coding Consult : Dermatology benign, premalignant, and malignant
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
August
Issue ... August January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... Few words make a dermatologist grimace more than ‘iPLEDGE.’ What’s hot ... This month’s news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ... What are
May 11, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 11, 2022 ... Sexual dysfunction associated with finasteride use in men with androgenetic alopecia DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Lagging ahead — LAG-3 checkpoint inhibition for advanced melanoma FDA grants
March 15, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 8, 2023 ... Topical cetirizine with minoxidil vs. minoxidil in androgenetic alopecia DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : A checkup on immune checkpoint inhibitor-induced subacute cutaneous lupus DermWorld Young Physician Focus
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
May 15, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 15, 2024 ... Sexual dysfunction with 5-alpha reductase inhibitors for androgenetic alopecia DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Acne necrotica — A real head-scratcher Benzoyl peroxide in acne: Risk of acute
February 14, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Feb. 14, 2024 ... Topical tofacitinib for lichen planopilaris, frontal fibrosing alopecia DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Caveat mTOR revisited — Neurofibromatosis Risk factors for development of tinea pedis, onychomycosis Mpox
May 5, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 5, 2021 ... Is dutasteride an effective treatment for frontal fibrosing alopecia? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Digging deeper into lupus erythematosus panniculitis Which herbal supplements may affect autoimmune skin
September 18, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / September 18, 2024 ... Spironolactone for alopecia: Blood pressure changes DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : The appropriate dermatologic response when considering the capillary malformation-arteriovenous malformation syndrome — Fast flow to referral
April 22, 2026
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 22, 2026 ... Spironolactone and oral minoxidil in women with alopecia DermWorld What’s Hot: Nicotinamide and nonmelanoma skin cancer Infliximab dosing intervals for hidradenitis suppurativa Weekly vs. daily bathing for
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
Is there a genetic basis of CCCA and, if so what is it?
Clinical Applications ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, July 1, 2019 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, talks with Amy McMichael, MD, about her
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
June 3, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 3, 2020 ... COVID-19 and androgenetic alopecia: Is there a link? DW Insights and Inquiries : Clear cell papulosis — Clearly distinctive, clearly underrecognized Register for the Academy’s virtual meeting
March 11, 2026
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 11, 2026 ... Does home-use low-level laser therapy improve androgenetic alopecia? DermWorld What’s Hot: Is an oral IL-23 inhibitor on the way for psoriasis? Safety of the use of concomitant
A new spin
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... Examining the theory behind the use of platelet rich plasma for dermatologic procedures ... Examining the theory behind the use of platelet rich plasma for dermatologic procedures ... By Victoria Houghton, assistant managing editor Professional football players, world-renowned
Getting a head up on cutaneous scalp malignancies
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD May 7, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 18 I’m confident that your alopecic patients with a suspected keratinocyte carcinoma or melanoma of the scalp jokingly ask you to be careful with your biopsy procedure so they do not lose any more hair. While patients and
Anterolateral leg alopecia: An example of a new dermatologic statistic — seen but unrecognized
By Warren R. Heymann, MD March 4, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 9 Aside from my family, my two greatest passions in life are dermatology and baseball. There is an infinite amount to learn in each discipline — for wisdom in each I turn to Bill James (two different people). Most
October 23, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / October 23, 2024 ... Botulinum toxin type A with topical minoxidil vs. topical minoxidil alone in males with androgenetic alopecia DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Shocking news — Heat shock protein
April 1, 2026
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 1, 2026 ... Aesthetic treatment considerations for perimenopausal, menopausal patients DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Cocaine-associated plasma cell orificial mucositis — Anything goes Effects of PRP, minoxidil in patients with
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
August 28, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / August 28, 2024 ... Is the oral contraceptive pill associated with frontal fibrosing alopecia? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Advances in therapy for the Cronkhite-Canada syndrome have increased survival — And
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Nov. 15, 2023 ... Platelet-rich plasma vs. minoxidil in androgenetic alopecia treatment DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : The woolly culprit — Lanolin revealed as an uncommon cause of dermatitis on normal
New AAD research grant focuses on understudied hair disorders
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... Maria K. Hordinsky, MD, chair of the Academy’s Wen Cy Pres Award Workgroup, and Susan C. Taylor, MD, member of the Wen Cy Pres Award Workgroup, highlight a new and significant opportunity for members to
August 14, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / August 14, 2024 ... Potassium monitoring among female acne patients treated with spironolactone DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Taking a hard look at eosinophilic fasciitis on its golden anniversary Allergic contact
September 15, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Sept. 15, 2021 ... Worsening psoriasis after COVID-19 vaccination DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Is ivermectin an old drug with new tricks? Frontal fibrosing alopecia and facial care products Biden administration
Academy HAIR Grants take off
AAD distributes another round of hair disorder research grants ... Feature ... By Matthew Walsh, Member Communications Specialist, October 1, 2022 Earlier this year, the AAD awarded seven Hair Loss and Alopecia Initiative in Research (HAIR) grants to dermatologists across the country to help fund their research of hair disorders
November 10, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Nov. 10, 2021 ... CMS, OSHA release rules expanding workforce vaccination requirements DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Recognizing toxic epidermal necrolysis-like acute cutaneous lupus erythematosus ASAP Prognostic value of lymphovascular invasion
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
March 4, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 4, 2020 ... Academy and NPF release new psoriasis guidelines on systemic therapies DW Insights and Inquiries : Anterolateral leg alopecia Choose a Dermatologist: Participate in the AAD’s new social
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
Shedding light on treatments for female pattern hair loss
Dermatologist hair experts discuss the efficacy and safety considerations of off-label treatments for female pattern hair loss. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, April 1, 2025 A female patient presents with thinning hair and a reduction in hair density at the top of the scalp. Is it
November 13, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / November 13, 2024 ... Risk of pericardial effusions in patients with alopecia on low-dose oral minoxidil DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : The latest dirt on terra firma-forme dermatosis Rate of residual
November 4, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / November 4, 2020 ... FDA approves OTC head lice lotion DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Striving to alleviate the physical and emotional scars of central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia The future of
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 —
Academy brings Hair Loss Awareness Month to the forefront
August was Hair Loss Awareness Month in 2024. The Academy uses awareness months as an opportunity to help spread information about skin, hair, and nail conditions to the public all while positioning board-certified dermatologists as the go-to experts. ... The AAD’s ... Hair Loss Resource Center was a top stop
2020 DW Insights and Inquiries archive
Explore ... DermWorld Insights and Inquiries articles by publication date. ... December ... December 23 - 2020 holiday greeting December 16 - We’re in hot water! Vibrio vulnificus infections are heading north December 9 - Much ado about nothing in dermatopathology December 2 - Pigmented onychomatricoma: Avoid getting nailed by
November
Issue ... November January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... They are hot. What’s hot ... This month’s news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ... What can dermatologists do to advocate for expanded
February 18, 2026
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Feb. 18, 2026 ... Oral finasteride and sexual adverse events DermWorld What’s Hot: Distinguishing persistent nevi from melanoma on histopathology Derm Coding Consult : Coding for surface radiation therapy in dermatology
June 23, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 23, 2021 ... Subcutaneous vs. oral methotrexate for psoriasis patients DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Dermatology and dermatopathology awake — now is the time to embrace the AI revolution Young
Psoriasis
Finding Joy in pediatric phototherapy The newest frontier for biologics and psoriasis may be adherence Coughing up a new warning for ustekinumab Tofacitinib: A JAK inhibitor of all trades Psoriasin: Its other meaning and implications Asking Psoriasis Patients to Open Their Mouths and Say "Ahhh" Dyeing for a "new" topical
Joy in life epitomized by AAD Camp Discovery
Becky Joseph, a medical student from Lubbock, Texas, loved her time at Camp Discovery. Becky's story ... As a medical student with a passion for dermatology and pediatrics, my decision to attend Camp Discovery, organized by the AAD, was driven by the hope of gaining more insights into these fields.
Race for the Case Answers
Diagnose this new case by Haowei Han, DO, and Aysham Chaudry, DO ... A 64-year-old woman presented to the dermatology clinic with a two-year history of a widespread rash involving the scalp and left ear. She reported associated joint pain but denied fevers, fatigue, weight loss, oral ulcers, photosensitivity, or
March 25, 2026
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 25, 2026 ... Finasteride and dutasteride: Depression, suicidal ideation DermWorld What’s Hot: Need for expanded patch testing FDA approves icotrokinra for plaque psoriasis Cutaneous malignancy after biologic therapy Adverse events
Move over Lues: Graft-versus-host disease is the new mimicker king
By Warren R. Heymann, MD May 9, 2016 I have always been intrigued by graft-versus-host disease (GVH). I first learned of the disorder in my college immunology course when it was referred to as a cause of "runting syndrome" in mice. ... In the context of transplant recipients, classical features
An uphill battle
Pediatric dermatologists share struggles and successes obtaining treatments for their patients ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, December 1, 2021 In a perfect world, a dermatologist would diagnose their patient’s condition and prescribe a therapy, and the patient would receive treatment. Unfortunately, in reality, dermatologists diagnose a
Pediatric dermatology
Finding Joy in pediatric phototherapy Congenital Juvenile Xanthogranulomas: Born To Be Wild (But Ultimately Mild) Sophie’s choice: Assessing atypical Spitz tumors in the molecular era The real jigsaw puzzle of the Brooke-Spiegler Syndrome: Translating the molecular biology to therapy Sirolumus’s merit for the Kasabach-Merritt phenomenon A future therapeutic Harlequin Romance?
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
Finding the right treatments for genetic hair loss
Early diagnosis and treatment can prevent hereditary hair loss from worsening and regrow hair, says board-certified dermatologist. VANCOUVER, BC. (July 21, 2022) — Hereditary hair loss, also known as androgenetic alopecia or pattern hair loss, is the most common form of hair loss in both men and women, affecting millions
JAAD
Putting muscle into isotretinoin laboratory testing isn’t chopped liver! The newest frontier for biologics and psoriasis may be adherence Progress for progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy A ‘pregnant pause’ is necessary before concluding on the obstetric risk of vitiligo Dermatologists cannot be lax about acquired cutis laxa Congenital juvenile xanthogranulomas: Born to
When we say we are listening, we mean it
"Member-centric" means that you are the center of AAD’s attention. By listening to your needs, we can provide educational materials on the topics that you’ve told us you need to improve the care you are giving your patients. The AAD Education team asked you which topics you need to improve
This month's news from across the specialty
What's hot ... January 1, 2020 In this monthly column, members of ... Dermatology World 's Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... MALLORY ABATE, MD Is frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA) really caused by sunscreen? A new ... JAAD article reviews the evidence. The rising
Advances in therapy for the Cronkhite-Canada syndrome have increased survival: And that’s the way it is
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Aug. 28, 2024 Vol. 6, No. 35 Part of the folklore at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine when I rotated as a fourth-year medical student in dermatology was that a prior resident made the correct diagnosis of Cronkhite-Canada syndrome (CCS). The constellation of
Medical dermatology
Topical retinoid therapy for acanthosis nigricans: In the thick of it Rituximab and dermatomyositis: Dr. Samitz would be proud The naked truth about total body skin examination: A lesson from Goldilocks and the Three Bears Getting the gist of GIST cutaneous hyperpigmentation disease I never wanted chaperones — until now
Short anagen syndrome: The long and short of it
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Feb. 7, 2024 Vol. 6, No. 6 Have you ever encountered a patient who says that their hair does not grow very much and that they rarely need to cut their hair? I have, and I suppose you have, too. Although considered uncommon, short
British Journal of Dermatology
The pachydermoperiostosis prostaglandin paradigm Tofacitinib: A JAK inhibitor of all trades Focusing attention on X-linked ichthyosis We’ve gotta recognize GATA2 deficiency Sirolumus’s merit for the Kasabach-Merritt phenomenon Aha! The iodide paradox now makes sense! Changing perceptions of pediatric mastocytosis A string of (clinical) pearls about drug-induced linear IgA disease Dupilumab’s
What’s up in Down syndrome?
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD October 13, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 41 Being married to a geneticist has served me well as a dermatologist. Just as dermatologists can instantly diagnose many dermatoses based on pattern recognition, geneticists skilled in dysmorphology can identify many syndromes in a heartbeat. Physicians of
Suggested dermatology topics by month
At the beginning of every month, consider "pitching" your expertise as a board-certified dermatologist to your local media by sharing a timely story idea that will help educate their audiences. Advocating for our specialty by consistently contributing to the public perception of dermatologists as the leading experts in skin, hair,
August 7, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Aug. 7, 2024 ... Is oral minoxidil safe for pediatric patients? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Rounds on pityriasis rotunda Contact allergens in ‘clean’ children’s products Is cumulative methotrexate associated with
July, 28 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 28, 2021 ... OTC hair growth therapies for skin of color patients DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Putting a finger on the diagnosis of Achenbach syndrome Celiac disease: Which skin
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
Dupilumab’s growing pains
By Warren R. Heymann, MD January 8, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 1 Dupilumab has been a valuable addition to dermatologists’ therapeutic palette in managing atopic dermatitis (AD). The biologic agent was released in 2017, indicated for moderate to severe AD, and is now approved for patients who are at least
What can dermatologists do to get appropriate coverage for serious skin conditions deemed cosmetic by payers?
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, August 1, 2023 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, talks with John Barbieri, MD,
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
July 3, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 3, 2024 ... Tazarotene vs. imiquimod in patients with plane warts DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Fire ant stings: From pain to gain — The therapeutic potential of solenopsin Efficacy
September 14, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Sept. 14, 2022 ... Real-world methotrexate use in pediatric patients with plaque psoriasis DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : The ever-changing world of nevus sebaceus New anti-wrinkle injection receives FDA approval FDA
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
The skin and stress connection
Experts explore the underlying mechanisms of the link between the brain and the skin. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, assistant managing editor, December 1, 2020 There is generally no question among dermatologists that psychological stress can affect the skin. This year, more than ever, the heightened stress of living
Skin conditions by the numbers
Acne ... Acne is the most common skin condition in the United States, affecting up to 50 million Americans annually. (1) ... There are different types of acne (blackheads, whiteheads, pimples, acne cysts or nodules), so a one-size-fits-all approach is not the best way to achieve clearer skin. (2) A
December 11, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / December 11, 2024 ... Consensus guidelines for off-label use of oral minoxidil for hair loss DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis joins the pantheon of erythema nodosum-associated disorders Diagnostic
Nailed it!
Nail experts discuss how to diagnose common — and not-so-common — nail disorders. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, January 1, 2025 Diagnosing conditions of the nail can be confounding. Patients may experience delays in treatment due to challenges in diagnosis. While the nail may seem like
Cutaneous complications of immune checkpoint inhibitors
DermWorld highlights some of the common (and not-so-common) skin complications associated with ICIs and shares expert tips for management. ... Feature ... By Heidi Splete, Contributing Writer, March 1, 2024 Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) are a mainstay of immunotherapy for many cancer types — including breast, colon, liver, lung, skin,
Dermatopathology
Cutting giant congenital nevi down to size molecularly Eosinophilic dermatosis of hematologic malignancy: Reality bites Oy, another "Oid" to worry about: Cryptococcoid lesions Biting my nails worrying about atypical presentations of nail unit melanomas Deep penetrating thoughts about deep penetrating nevi Sophie’s choice: Assessing atypical Spitz tumors in the molecular
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... June 1, 2022 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Bryan Carroll, MD, PhD, FAAD A recent study compared lipidomes and transcriptomes of single cell dermal fibroblasts to explore the determinants of cell
AAD.org public content tops search results
One of the many facets of the Your Dermatologist Knows consumer positioning strategy is curating and optimizing the Academy’s public-facing content so that it is easier for people to find, which helps drive traffic to AAD.org and ensures that the information the Academy supports is among the top search results.
April 3, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 3, 2024 ... Safety of DEET insect repellent in children: Do the natural alternatives work? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Hair straightening and acute renal injury — The latest data
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
What's hot?
What's hot ... October 1, 2019 In this monthly column, members of ... Dermatology World 's Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... MALLORY ABATE, MD Should dermatologists be familiar with the effects of climate change? The answer is yes. In July’s issue of ...
I remember the first melanoma I ever saw
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, September 1, 2021 I was a second-year dermatology resident, having somehow made it through my entire first year without ever seeing one. It was such a unique and rather awe-inspiring experience
What's hot?
What's hot ... May 31, 2019 In this monthly column, members of the ... Dermatology World Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Edward W. Cowen, MD, MHSc ... There are several FDA-approved options available for field therapy for the treatment of multiple actinic keratoses, including
February 3, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Feb. 3, 2021 ... How effective are oral hair growth supplements? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Going green — The complexities of the green nail syndrome A practical guide for managing
Hemochromatosis: Beyond 50 shades of gray
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD March 6, 2024 Vol. 6, No. 10 As a medical student, I was enamored by the term "bronze diabetes" as a depiction of hemochromatosis; ever since I have been magnetically attracted to the disease. Hereditary (primary) hemochromatosis is a common autosomal-recessive disorder, with a
Seeing red with dupilumab
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD March 1, 2023 Vol. 5, No. 9 Since its release in 2017, dupilumab (a fully humanized monoclonal antibody that blocks IL-4 and IL-13) has transformed the therapeutic landscape for managing atopic dermatitis (AD) and other eczematous disorders, bullous pemphigoid, Kimura disease, etc. when used
Mogamulizumab for CTCL: Targeted therapy and immunotherapy crossing paths
By Ellen Kim , MD August 12, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 32 Preserving the host-immune system for as long as possible has been one of the guiding principles for me in treating patients with mycosis fungoides/Sezary Syndrome (MF/SS) subtypes of CTCL. As a CTCL clinical trial researcher, it has been
Research rebound
Steady funding fuels dermatologic research after pandemic paralysis. ... Feature ... By Jan Bowers, Contributing Writer, December 1, 2022 With the exception of the lifesaving mRNA vaccines developed at remarkable speed, many non-COVID-related research projects ground to a halt as the pandemic seized the nation. "Our laboratories shut down for
September 6, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Sept. 6, 2023 ... Chemoprevention of keratinocyte carcinoma with imiquimod, 5-FU, and tretinoin DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Paraneoplastic Merkel cell carcinoma: Searchin' for my lost shaker of salt Vitiligo patients
December 15, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Dec. 15, 2021 ... Female-pattern hair loss: Effect of bicalutamide on minoxidil-induced hypertrichosis DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Speculating on spicules — Our incomplete knowledge of trichodysplasia spinulosa DermWorld Young Physician
July 31
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 31, 2019 ... Academy and NPF release new psoriasis phototherapy guidelines DW Insights and Inquiries : A metabolic pathway that may allow dermatologists to run rings around porokeratoses Having trouble
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... March 1, 2026 In this monthly column, members of the DermWorld ... Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. Harry Dao Jr., MD, FAAD Injectable biologics remain the gold standard for achieving optimal clinical responses in psoriasis, but fear of injections leads many
Does he or doesn’t he? Only his oncologist knows for sure!
By Warren R. Heymann, MD July 17, 2017 Repigmented hair overlying melanoma in situ of scalp. Slowly darkening patch of previously white hair on superior scalp. ... Credit: ... JAAD I’m racking my brain wondering if I have ever seen a case of idiopathic facial aseptic granuloma (IFAG) — I
A single case report has the potential to change the world: Could JAK inhibition alter the trajectory of multicentric reticulohistiocytosis?
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD July 20, 2022 Vol. 4, No. 29 One of the joys of practicing in the Delaware Valley is participating in the Philadelphia Dermatological Society (PDS). The local institutions each provide superlative patient presentations and lectures — the range of case presentations is stunning. For
October 19, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Oct. 19, 2022 ... Safety of minoxidil for hair disorders in pediatric patients DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Telangiectasias: When is it TEMPI time? DermWorld Young Physician Focus : Revisiting physician
2021
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, December 1, 2021 Another year done. It probably wasn’t the year we had all hoped for, as we failed to tame the COVID beast, but we have seen progress with rising
Transplantation dermatology: Race matters
By Warren R. Heymann, MD June 21, 2017 African American man with generalized vitiligo. Medial aspect of foot before (A) and 5 months after (B) melanocyte-keratinocyte transplantation procedure. ... Credit: ... JAAD December 3rd, 2017 will mark the 50th anniversary of the first human-to-human heart transplant performed by the late
Making a pitch for the C-reactive protein/albumin ratio
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Feb. 12, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 6 Studying the PhanaVision jumbotron at Citizens Bank Park on a warm Friday evening in June, I realized that when analyzing baseball data, I am "old school." In my youth, the critical measure of a pitcher’s success was
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
Deeper thoughts about acne keloidalis nuchae
DermWorld Insights and Inquiries ... By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD, February 1, 2026 Vol. 8, No. 2 Wallace Clark taught me the truism that thinking often ceases when a diagnosis is rendered. The clinical diagnosis of acne keloidalis nuchae (AKN) is straightforward. Embarrassingly, I had not given much thought
Getting a handle on hirsutism
Dermatologists discuss the latest clinical guidance for managing hirsutism ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, February 1, 2022 Far from being simply protein filaments, hair can occupy a central role in a person’s identity, sense of well-being, and overall quality of life. Hirsutism — a condition in
Ready to launch
Academy HAIR Grants enable new research on hair loss and skin of color ... Feature ... By Jan Bowers, Contributing Writer, May 1, 2022 A nearly $1.5 million windfall from a class action lawsuit is enabling intensive, multifaceted research of traditionally understudied aspects of hair disorders afflicting diverse populations and
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome-Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis: The aftermath
By Warren Heymann, MD May 26, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 21 The American Academy of Dermatology’s SkinSerious ... ® ... campaign highlights how dermatologists treat serious diseases. Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) top the list. (1) Justifiably, all attention focuses on the immediate issues in an attempt
April 24, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 24, 2024 ... False negatives: How biotin can interfere with lab tests DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans recurrence — Size matters Risk of paradoxical eczema in patients receiving
Nailing the diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Oct. 30, 2017 ... A to E, Patient with psoriatic arthritis. A, Dactylitis of 4th toe. B, Enthesitis of Achilles tendon. C, X-Ray of dactylitis of 4th toe. D, Severe nail dystrophy. E, Large discoid plaques on elbows. ... Credit: ... JAAD Nail psoriasis (NP)
July 27, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 27, 2022 ... Facial hyperhidrosis: Botulinum toxin A injection vs. topical glycopyrrolate DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : JAKne is on the horizon Dupilumab for chronic prurigo, chronic idiopathic pruritus Safety
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
November 30, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Nov. 30, 2022 ... Chemotherapeutics for treating actinic keratosis DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Palmar Pagetoid dyskeratosis — A sheep in wolf’s clothing A guide to transitioning to JAK inhibitors for
How can physicians better understand and communicate the risks associated with medications and treatments?
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, January 1, 2024 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, DermWorld ... Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, talks with John
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
Olmsted syndrome patients can finally put their foot down
By Warren R. Heymann, MD January 20, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 3 Reading Olmsted’s seminal paper entitled "Keratodermia Palmaris et Plantaris Congenitalis" is captivating reading on multiple levels. In that era of descriptive dermatology, there is an allure in how he differentiates his patient from keratodermas described by the giants
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... February 1, 2024 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Craig Burkhart, MD, MS, MPH, FAAD ChatGPT is a readily accessible and widely available artificial intelligence tool mainly used by physicians for administrative
A ‘pregnant pause’ is necessary before concluding on the obstetric risk of vitiligo
... By Warren R. Heymann, MD April 17, 2019 Vol. 1, No. 6 ... Vitiligo affects approximately 1% of the worldwide population of all racial/ethnic groups, equally affecting male and female patients. As neither immune nor non-immune mechanisms in isolation can sufficiently explain all parts of this complex disease,
April 3
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 3, 2019 ... Can the elimination diet hurt pediatric atopic dermatitis patients? DW Insights and Inquiries : Tofacitinib – a JAK inhibitor of all trades Unity in dermatology starts with
This month's news from across the specialty
What's hot ... January 1, 2022 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Sylvia Hsu, MD, FAAD Diagnostic conundrums are often presented at dermatology teaching conferences in which the presenter asks the audience for a differential
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... September 1, 2023 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Craig Burkhart, MD, MS, MPH, FAAD The HPV vaccine is a safe and effective method of preventing cancer, but parental hesitancy toward vaccine
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
September 20, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Sept. 20, 2023 ... Reliable, rapid identification of terbinafine resistance in dermatophytic nail and skin infections DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Can tocilizumab deep six recalcitrant morphea? Trends in hair, skin,
December 7, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Dec. 7, 2022 ... Recommendations for follow-up of patients with nonmelanoma skin cancer DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Xylazine ("Tranq") — The potential for loss of life and limb Using apremilast
September 5
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / September 5, 2018 ... CMS values virtual appointments AMA House of Delegates votes on critical health policy resolutions High drug costs send patients seeking foreign medications FDA approves tretinoin lotion for
Obituaries
Obituaries ... By Jerry Graff, MD, March 1, 2020 The Academy recently learned with sorrow of the passing of the following members of the dermatologic community. ... ALGIE C. BROWN, MD, of Roswell, Georgia, May 14, 2018, at age 82. Trained in dermatology at Johns Hopkins followed by a fellowship
New data to recall when considering radiation recall dermatitis
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Sept. 30, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 39 I have always been mystified by the diagnosis of radiation recall dermatitis (RRD). RRD was first described in 1959 by D’Angio et al who stated: "Actinomycin D therapy alone can reactivate ‘latent’ radiation effects in normal tissues. For
Strategies to improve cardiovascular disease prevention among psoriatic patients
Clinical Applications ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, April 1, 2022 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, talks with Joel M. Gelfand,
Research suggests connection between hair loss in women and other diseases
Board-certified dermatologist discusses common types of hair loss seen in women with darker skin tones NEW ORLEANS (March 17, 2023) — Hair loss in women can be emotionally devastating and may negatively impact quality of life, and new research suggests that it can also be associated with having other common
September 2, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / September 2, 2020 ... What role can dermatologists play in developing a COVID-19 vaccine? DW Insights and Inquiries : Dermatopathology’s taste of honey Non-discrimination protections change under ACA Skin of color
Learning to be bold
Twelve-year-old Silas DeHaven, from DeWitt, Iowa, enjoyed his fourth year at Camp Discovery. Silas's story ... Since he was 8 years old, Silas has enjoyed attending Camp Discovery every year. ... My name is Silas, and I like going to Camp Discovery. It’s nice to see other kids like me,
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 media wins 2024
A key part of Your Dermatologist Knows is pitching stories to media outlets in hopes they’ll run news stories sharing information about the wide breadth of knowledge dermatologists have to their readership. We consider every new story published as a result of our pitches as a win, regardless of whether
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
Educating the public — AAD launches Darker Skin Tones Hub
Dermatologists know that a "one-size-fits-all" approach is not an effective way to treat conditions affecting skin, hair, and nails. In particular, some skin diseases present differently or more frequently in people with darker skin tones, which could also require different treatment regimens. ... The American Academy of Dermatology launched the
Turning our attention to melanoma risk in Turner syndrome
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD July 2, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 26 "…at the endocrine clinic and in private practice, I had seen a few young girls who had not matured, and they were short in stature and they had short necks with a low hair line and increased
Support system
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... Dermatologists step in to treat cutaneous side effects of cancer treatments so patients can complete their therapy ... Dermatologists step in to treat cutaneous side effects of cancer treatments so patients can complete their therapy ... By Ruth
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
This month's news from across the specialty
What's hot ... April 1, 2020 In this monthly column, members of ... Dermatology World 's Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... MALLORY ABATE, MD Interested in some patch testing pearls for your patients with allergic contact dermatitis? In the January issue of ...
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
June 26, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 26, 2024 ... Finasteride vs. minoxidil for female pattern hair loss DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Pathway to reducing medical errors Cutaneous drug reactions to psychedelics and hallucinogens Trichophyton indotineae
Clinical and therapeutic judgment regarding confluent and reticulated papillomatosis of Gougerot and Carteaud
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Feb. 5, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 5 Congratulations to Aaron Judge for setting the American League seasonal record in 2023 for the most home runs — 62 — a remarkable feat. I was only six years old when Roger Maris* slammed his 61st home
What role can dermatologists play in developing a COVID-19 vaccine?
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, October 1, 2020 DermWorld ... talks to Adnan Nasir, MD, PhD, medical director of dermatology research at Wake Research Associates at
May 22, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 22, 2024 ... Dermatologic findings associated with semaglutide use DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Striving to avoid an amebic nightmare — Recognizing cutaneous Balamuthia mandrillaris infection Characteristics and treatment of
Impact Report — Vol 3, Issue 2
Seen, heard, valued. It all adds up. Whether it’s advocating for you on the Hill, supplementing our coding resources, positioning the specialty, or enhancing and adding to your member benefits, it all builds something bigger and stronger for dermatology. ... Read about our most current advocacy efforts, specialty positioning initiatives,
After 23 years, a syndrome converted me into an eflornithine believer
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD July 12, 2023 Vol. 5, No. 28 I learned that Vaniqa (eflornithine - ... α -difluoromethylornithine [DFMO]) was discontinued. Topical eflornithine was released in 2000 to reduce facial hirsutism. When the drug was released, I recall being fascinated by the premise of its mechanism.
Looking beyond ‘Ozempic face’
Dermatologists weigh in on cutaneous side effects of GLP-1 agonists. ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Senior Editor, November 1, 2025 Glucagon-like-peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists are an emerging class of medications used to manage type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and weight loss, with demonstrated efficacy in reducing hemoglobin A1c levels, body
September 21, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Sept. 21, 2022 ... Does low-dose oral minoxidil affect blood pressure, heart rate? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : The emergence of rituximab-induced pyoderma gangrenosum — An alert to dermatologists DermWorld Young
Pediatric dermatology toolbox
Advocacy groups and innovators provide key resources for patients and physicians — learn where to get help. ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, February 1, 2024 Pediatric dermatology care is in demand. Studies estimate that 10-30% of pediatric primary care visits include a skin-related problem. However, historically, pediatricians
A new chapter in vitiligo management
Recent advances in vitiligo treatment and research open doors for physicians and patients. ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, March 1, 2024 Since the Bronze Age, humans have recorded cases of vitiligo — and attempted to cure it. ... "3,400 years ago, ancient Indian texts called the ...
April 17, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 17, 2024 ... Does low-dose oral minoxidil improve short anagen syndrome? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Weighing in on glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists in dermatology CDC investigates counterfeit botox: AAD
AAD bolsters information about darker skin tones
New and updated content on AAD.org reflects our commitment to providing information for patients of all skin tones. ... The Academy launched a ... Darker Skin Tones resource center in 2022, which included updates on 11 conditions that affect people with darker skin tones more frequently or more severely. It
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
Chronic Skin Conditions: Patient Reported Quality-of-Life — QCDR measure AAD8
Chronic Skin Conditions: Patient Reported Quality-of-Life ... DESCRIPTION: The percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a chronic skin condition whose self-assessed quality-of-life was recorded at least once in the medical record within the measurement period. ... ... MEASURE ID: ... AAD8 ... ... Type:
April 29, 2026
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 29, 2026 ... A timeline for increased hair shedding from topical minoxidil DermWorld What’s Hot: Basal cell nevus syndrome CMS updates Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) form: What practices need to
Oral minoxidil: A new use for an old drug?
Clinical Applications ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, September 1, 2021 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, talks with Antonella Tosti, MD,
Few words make a dermatologist grimace more than ‘iPLEDGE.’
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, August 1, 2024 Since its inception in 2005, the rigorous and often unyielding pregnancy risk mitigation program has made treating cystic acne a true challenge. While we all support safe use
The medium is the message
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, May 1, 2022 It probably wouldn’t surprise many of our younger members if I admit that prior to reading our feature article this month, I had never actually looked at a
What's hot?
What's hot ... April 26, 2018 In this monthly column, members of ... Dermatology World 's Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Simon Ritchie, MD ... Over the past several years we have seen the introduction of several groundbreaking drugs for the treatment of metastatic
January 21, 2026
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Jan. 21, 2026 ... Does finasteride lead to depression, suicide? DermWorld What’s Hot : A tool to modernize, personalize biologic dosing for psoriasis Misdiagnoses of hair, scalp disorders in patients with
March 4, 2026
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March. 4, 2026 ... Flutamide for hair loss DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Eosinophilic pustular folliculitis — Six decades of progress A novel application of punch excision therapy for keloids Migraine
Chronic Skin Conditions: Patient Reported Quality-of-Life — QCDR measure AAD8
Chronic Skin Conditions: Patient Reported Quality-of-Life ... DESCRIPTION: The percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a chronic skin condition whose self-assessed quality-of-life was recorded at least once in the medical record within the measurement period. ... ... MEASURE ID: ... AAD8 ... ... Type:
DW Insights & Inquiries
Granular C3 dermatosis in granular detail Granulomatous C3 dermatosis is a dermatitis herpetiformis-like disorder whose pathogenesis remains an enigma. The precise relationship between GCD and celiac disease is yet to be defined. ... Cocaine-associated plasma cell orificial mucositis This recently described ulcerative disorder of the nose and upper lip is
September 11, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / September 11, 2024 ... Safety of low-dose oral minoxidil for hair loss in patients receiving antihypertensive medications DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Atopic dermatitis hide and seek — The impending role
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
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 .
A checkup on immune checkpoint inhibitor-induced subacute cutaneous lupus
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD March 15, 2023 Vol. 5, No. 11 Keeping up with the expanding indications and adverse reactions to immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) can be a full-time job. These drugs are anti-neoplastic because of cytotoxic T-cell activation. ICIs include the anti-cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated antigen-4 (CTLA-4) agent ipilimumab,
DataDerm™: The power of data
Academy members discuss how data from dermatology’s largest clinical data registry is being used to improve patient care and support the specialty. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, October 1, 2023 Fact: Physicians are busy. Dermatologists have jam-packed patient schedules, an increase in administrative tasks, and ever-changing
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).
October 30, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / October 30, 2024 ... Breast health outcomes in women on oral 5-alpha reductase inhibitors D ermWorld Insights and Inquiries : The breathless complications of anti-MDA-5-positive dermatomyositis What symptoms are most significantly
Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp must no longer be dermatology’s secret
By Warren R. Heymann, MD May 30, 2017 As dermatologists, we get used to discussing disorders that are foreign to other physicians. A typical story would be someone with classic notalgia paresthetica whose primary care physician does not believe that cervical arthritis is responsible for the maddening scapular pruritus. "My
Journal of Investigative Dermatology
Cutting giant congenital nevi down to size molecularly I never wanted chaperones — until now An acne vaccine to make patients happy CAMPers? The rosy reality of coffee Aha! The iodide paradox now makes sense! A future therapeutic Harlequin Romance? A string of (clinical) pearls about drug-induced linear IgA disease
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
Becoming pro-geriatric by understanding progeria
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Aug. 13, 2018 A fifteen-year-old boy with Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome. ... Credit: ... JAAD I have never seen a case of Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome (HGPS). You probably haven’t either, given its incidence of 1 in 4 million. Why comment on a disease that will likely
Learning and having fun at AAD Camp Discovery
Medical student Dane Markham loved his first time volunteering at Camp Discovery. Dane's story ... Dane Markham, medical student at Mayo Clinic Jacksonville. ... I am a medical student at Mayo Clinic and will be applying to dermatology this application cycle. I learned of the opportunity to volunteer at Camp
This month's news from across the specialty
What's hot ... July 1, 2020 In this monthly column, members of ... Dermatology World 's Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... MALLORY ABATE, MD What are COVID toes? Lindy Fox, MD, professor of dermatology at UCSF, weighed in with her expert opinion on
The journey of focal dermal hypoplasia: From description to inspired therapy
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Oct. 9, 2017 The dermatologic community lost a giant in 2014 with the passing of Robert W. Goltz, MD at the age of 90. Dr. Goltz was not only responsible for describing focal dermal hypoplasia (FDH), but also multicentric reticulohistiocytosis, generalized elastolysis, and the nevoid
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
Filling the medicine cabinet
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... Dupilumab and crisaborole have changed atopic dermatitis treatment — and now more drugs are on the way ... Dupilumab and crisaborole have changed atopic dermatitis treatment — and now more drugs are on the way ... By Victoria
Voriconazole prophylaxis mandates cutaneous prophylaxis – and communication
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Sept. 28, 2017 The utilization of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) has been increasing dramatically. According to the Health Resources and Services Administration, 92,784 procedures were performed between 2010 and 2014. ... Invasive fungal infections (IFIs) following allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation HSCT remain
Confidence redefined: permanent makeup can empower individuals with skin and hair conditions
New study by dermatologists highlights what to look for when considering permanent makeup ROSEMONT, Ill. (June 18, 2024) — Permanent makeup, also called cosmetic tattooing, is a popular form of tattooing that can be used to replace or enhance a person’s makeup application or help them camouflage certain medical conditions.
What’s new at Annual Meeting? What can I expect from Annual Meeting 2024?
Asked and Answered ... January 1, 2024 This year’s Annual Meeting is headed to San Diego! Get ready to expand your expertise through hundreds of expert-led sessions and form lasting connections with your peers. ... You’ll always experience the gold-standard of education during an AAD meeting, and this year attendees
Boards Fodder: Medical dermatology
Select a title below to access the Boards Fodder PDF. The Medical dermatology category has 17 subsections, in alphabetical order by subject. At the end, find a subsection labeled "Other" for additional subjects. ... Benign and malignant tumors NEW! Keloids ... Access the PDF Angiosarcoma Atypical Fibroxanthoma Cutaneous smooth muscle
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.
Here comes summer (and sunscreen conversations)!
By Warren R. Heymann, MD April 29, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 17 As the summer solstice approaches, days will lengthen, as will patient-related conversations regarding sunscreen use. In this anxiety-ridden age, with all the information overload, patients’ questions have expanded beyond what sunscreen we recommend. Concerns for safety — both
Rituximab and dermatomyositis: Dr. Samitz would be proud
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Nov. 20, 2019 Vol. 1, No. 37 The gifted dermatologist clinician-educator Morris H Samitz, MD, has been honored with an annual lectureship at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania for the past 44 years. Dr. Samitz passed away in 1993, but
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.
A revelation: Drug-induced pseudoglucagonoma syndrome
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Aug. 21, 2016 Although only having diagnosed the glucagonoma syndrome (GS) once, I have always been fascinated by necrolytic migratory erythema (NME), and conditions that mimic NME, the so-called pseudoglucagonoma syndrome (PGS). ... PGS has been reported with the following conditions: liver disease, inflammatory bowel
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
Acquired acrodermatitis enteropathica from “total” parenteral nutrition: Still crazy after all these years
By Warren R. Heymann, MD ... May 26, 2016 ... Last week I concluded my introductory dermatology lecture to the first year medical students at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University with the case that convinced me that dermatology would be a great career. During my dermatology elective under the
Photobiomodulation: Seeing the light
DermWorld highlights the most popular (and effective) applications of red-light therapies, and how to advise patients about the proliferation of products for at-home use. ... Feature ... By Heidi Splete, Contributing Writer, December 1, 2025 Photobiomodulation (PBM) — including low-level laser therapy, low-light therapy, or red-light therapy — involves the
What's hot?
What's hot ... May 29, 2018 In this monthly column, members of the ... Dermatology World Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Edward W. Cowen, MD, MHSc ... You may be surprised to learn that a ... new organ’ in the skin was recently identified.
Journal of Cutaneous Pathology
Eosinophilic dermatosis of hematologic malignancy: Reality bites Oy, another "Oid" to worry about: Cryptococcoid lesions Biting my nails worrying about atypical presentations of nail unit melanomas Deep penetrating thoughts about deep penetrating nevi Sophie’s choice: Assessing atypical Spitz tumors in the molecular era Develop a nose for suspecting angiosarcoma Granulomatous
2022 DW Insights and Inquiries archive
Explore ... DermWorld Insights and Inquiries articles by publication date. ... December ... Dec. 28 - 2022: Best of DermWorld Insights and Inquiries Dec. 21 - Holiday Greeting 2022 Dec. 14 - A Frank discussion about earlobe creases Dec. 7 - Xylazine ("Tranq"): The potential for loss of life and
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
Safety first
From the Editor ... Dr. Heymann is the physician editor of ... DermWorld . ... By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD, March 1, 2026 Anyone who has taken a cruise knows the drill: Before heading to the pool, casino, or bar, you must learn to put on your life vest
Prognosticating folliculotropic mycosis fungoides: Everything old is new again
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Sept. 16, 2016 I was dermatology resident in 1980 learning about mycosis fungoides when the late Peter Allen was in his glory singing "Everything Old is New Again". The universe of cutaneous T cell lymphoma was simultaneously more confusing (how would you differentiate poikiloderma
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)
March 18, 2026
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 18, 2026 ... Oral hyaluronic acid supplement: Does it improve skin aging? DermWorld What’s Hot: Insurance denial of ‘cosmetic’ conditions Is topical urea beneficial for onychomycosis? Does the application of
Fooled again: Misdiagnosing cutaneous follicle center lymphoma
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Nov. 9, 2016 I had never been so happy to misdiagnose a lesion. The patient was an 88 year-old man who I had known for years, as he is a life-long friend of my mother in-law. When he was examined for a variety of skin
Mental health cases in pediatric dermatology
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... Experts discuss the cutaneous manifestations of Munchausen by proxy, child abuse, and eating disorders ... Experts discuss the cutaneous manifestations of Munchausen by proxy, child abuse, and eating disorders ... By Barbara Boughton, contributing writer While most dermatologists
Not the usual suspects
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... Drugs you never thought you’d use in dermatology ... Drugs you never thought you’d use in dermatology ... By Jan Bowers, contributing writer ... Young dermatologists quickly become familiar with mainstays of treatment such as antibiotics,
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
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
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
The darkness of lichen planus pigmentosus
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Oct. 24, 2016 Darkness defines lichen planus pigmentosus (LPP) — lesional morphology, the patient’s mood about their appearance, and our ability to understand or treat it. Both patient and physician are literally in the dark. ... The following abstract by Ghosh and Coondoo (1) is
Managing menopause
Dermatologists discuss dermatologic changes before and during menopause and the dermatoses that may occur. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, December 1, 2025 Menopausal transitions can be stressful. While rapidly declining estrogen levels can wreak havoc internally, many of these changes involve the skin, hair, and vulvar
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
The bigger picture
AAD’s Clinical Image Collection furthers knowledge of treating all skin tones. ... Feature ... By Megan Bennett, Staff Writer, February 1, 2026 The appearance of several common skin conditions and diseases vary depending on patients’ skin color. However, overwhelmingly, clinical images in dermatologic literature and other professional educational resources represent
July 29, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 29, 2020 ... COVID-19: The impact on employed dermatologists DW Insights and Inquiries: The profound dermatological manifestations of COVID-19 part VI — Going to the dogs Young Physician Focus :
January 25, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Jan. 25, 2023 ... Is topical spironolactone effective for acne? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : The ironclad promise of ferroptosis Topical lidocaine-prilocaine vs. ice packs for laser hair removal Efficacy of
November 20, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... DermWorld Weekly will not be published next week in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. It will resume Wednesday, Dec. 4. IN THIS ISSUE / November 20, 2024 ... Is there an association between treatment with
July 13, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 13, 2022 ... Androgenic skin conditions and hormonal IUDs DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : COVID-19 can nail you in so many ways What does Europe’s tattoo ingredient ban mean for
December 4, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / December 4, 2024 ... What’s the best treatment for squamous cell carcinoma in situ? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Darier disease is rough clinically and therapeutically. MEK inhibition may offer a
April 8, 2026
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 8, 2026 ... Does oral spironolactone improve acne in women? DermWorld What’s Hot: mRNA COVID vaccine and immune checkpoint inhibitor response Herbal medicines for psoriasis Efficacy of PDT and fractional
The Year in Review — aka ‘That was the Year That Was’
From the President ... Dr. Tomecki served as Academy president from March 2021 to March 2022. ... By Kenneth Tomecki, MD, FAAD, February 1, 2022 2021…The first year of the third decade of the 21st century has ended. In retrospect, it was a year in limbo for many of us,
The heartrending aspects of incontinentia pigmenti
By Warren R. Heymann, MD March 12, 2018 Incontinentia pigmenti (IP, aka Bloch-Sulzberger syndrome) provides lessons in genetics, immunology, and neuroectodermal development. Frankly, I have never given much (if any) thought about its cardiovascular manifestations. Albeit rare, they are part of the spectrum of IP. ... IP is a rare
August 23, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / August 23, 2023 ... Efficacy of upadacitinib in patients with recalcitrant vitiligo DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Vascular abnormalities in FFA, artificial intelligence, and Winston Churchill Efficacy of tretinoin cream in
March 16, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 16, 2022 ... Comparing four cSCC staging systems DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Mind the gap DermWorld Young Physician Focus : Talking points Potassium monitoring in women on spironolactone Using
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
Melanoma: A family affair
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Nov. 4, 2016 It has now been 5 years since I was diagnosed with melanoma. Six years ago, my wife Ronnie found a tick on my back; when she noted a lesion in the same region a year later, I remember asking her "What did
August 21
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / August 21, 2019 ... FDA grants breakthrough therapy designation to advanced melanoma treatment DW Insights and Inquiries : Rejecting preconceived notions of squamous cell carcinomas in patients experiencing transplant rejections Quality
April 27, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 27, 2022 ... A novel treatment for molluscum contagiosum? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Eye-opening news about oxymetazoline Trends in prescribing spironolactone for acne, HS in adolescents Racial biases in
May 4, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 4, 2022 ... Plantar warts: Local hyperthermia vs. cryotherapy DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Eruptive pseudoangiomatosis is real Intralesional methotrexate vs. triamcinolone acetonide for nail matrix psoriasis Report shows physician
April 12, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 12, 2023 ... Perioperative imaging for high-stage cutaneous SCC may guide management DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Triskaidekaphobia legitimized: Fatal Factor XIII deficiency Contact allergens in nail products DataDerm™: 2022
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
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
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
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
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
October 30, 2019
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / October 30, 2019 ... Potential treatment for chronic urticaria may offer complete control DW Insights and Inquiries: Can chowing down improve pseudoxanthoma elasticum? Advances in medical technology: friend or foe? Do
Shawna Flanagan, MD, FAAD
As a Blue Visionary Donor, Dr. Flanagan shows that philanthropy can begin at home ... Donor Spotlight ... By Dean Monti, Managing Editor, Special Publications, August 1, 2024 In this column, DermWorld ... highlights individual members who have gone above and beyond with their Academy contributions. Shawna Flanagan, MD, FAAD
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... August 1, 2023 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Craig Burkhart, MD, MS, MPH, FAAD SARMs is a growing and dangerous social media trend. ... The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Dermatology issues in the news
Talking points: FDA proposal on new sunscreen ingredient ... The American Academy of Dermatology Association applauds the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for taking the first steps in more than two decades to provide more safe and effective sunscreen options to the American public. ... The agency announced that they
March 31, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 31, 2021 ... Studies show skin rashes are highly predictive of positive COVID-19 results DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Netherton syndrome — From apex to nether New AAD research grant
July 26, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 26, 2023 ... Intralesional HPV vaccine may clear recalcitrant warts DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Cycling back to doxycycline’s roots as therapy for bullous pemphigoid FDA approves first molluscum contagiosum
November 18, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / November 18, 2020 ... Hydrogen peroxide and the common wart: Phase 2 results are in DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Granulomatous slack skin — More than one type of mimicry FDA
March 20, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 20, 2024 ... Combination imiquimod and 5-FU for treating AKs DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : San Diego AAD musings Talking points: Benzene found in acne care products Safety of dermatologic
March 27, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 27, 2024 ... Spironolactone: Risk of breast, gynecologic malignancies? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Always another worry for patients with hidradenitis suppurativa — Amyloid A amyloidosis FDA approves spesolimab for
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
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
PD1 blockade: The next step for aggressive basal cell carcinomas?
By Warren R. Heymann, MD April 19, 2017 I was about to start the weekend, relishing that delightful TGIF feeling, with one final task — go through lab reports in my bin. My mood became morose when I read the follow-up letter about Sue (not her real name). She
Rejecting preconceived notions of squamous cell carcinomas in patients experiencing transplant rejections
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Aug. 21, 2019 Vol. 1, No. 24 Dermatologists are keenly aware of immunosuppression’s profound biologic effects. Whether by disease or iatrogenic means, clinical vigilance is mandated because of an elevated risk of malignancy, infection, or inflammatory dermatoses. ... In a study of 177 organ transplant
January 10, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Jan. 10, 2024 ... Intralesional MMR vaccine after failure of intralesional Candida antigen in patients with recalcitrant warts DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Beyond disfigurement — The potential for keratinocyte carcinoma
April 5, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 5, 2023 ... What’s the effect of probiotics on skin photoaging? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : An appealing step closer to targeted topical therapies Does nicotinamide prevent keratinocyte cancers in
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
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... November 1, 2024 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Craig Burkhart, MD, MS, MPH, FAAD Researchers in Amsterdam used karaoke to study the well-known, but poorly understood subtype of facial erythema known
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
The changing face of care
DermWorld discusses digital pharmacies and direct-to-consumer (DTC) teledermatology platforms. ... Feature ... By Ruth Carol, Contributing Writer, February 1, 2023 Patients have more ways than ever to obtain medications and "care" to treat dermatologic conditions as digital pharmacies and direct-to-consumer (DTC) teledermatology websites continue to proliferate. First and foremost, these
May 19, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 19, 2021 ... Differentiating early squamous cell carcinoma from actinic keratosis DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Epidemic of melanoma or epidemic of scrutiny? AAD Board selects Keyvan Nouri, MD, MBA,
Diminishing diagnostic cognitive bias: Anchors away
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Sept. 27, 2023 Vol. 5, No. 39 We have all been there, probably daily. You’re an hour behind schedule, and the patient in front of you has a laundry list of complaints demanding that you address them. You shift to autopilot, using your keen
What's hot?
What's hot ... July 24, 2018 In this monthly column, members of the ... Dermatology World Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Edward W. Cowen, MD, MHSc ... The first human retrovirus, identified in 1980, was not HIV, but human T-cell lymphotrophic virus-1 (HTLV-1). It
Much ado about nothing in dermatopathology
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Dec. 9, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 48 In a utopian dermatology practice, an astute dermatologist will establish an exacting differential diagnosis, biopsy the most revealing lesion utilizing a technique providing an optimal sample, label the bottle correctly, fill out a requisition form with care and
Sulzberger Institute Grant
The Sulzberger Institute for Dermatologic Education, part of the American Academy of Dermatology, provides grant support for innovative initiatives in education and technology. Grants typically provide funds to help dermatologists begin projects that will improve patient care. Apply below! There is also a ... separate award for a lectureship .
Taking woolly hair to heart
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD October 27, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 43 Woolly hair (WH) appears as strongly coiled hair — it may be localized or diffuse, with the latter often associated with syndromes affecting the heart, gastrointestinal tract, or central nervous system. ... This commentary will briefly touch
What is the impact of shaving waivers on promotions for Black/African American U.S. airmen?
Clinical Applications ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, October 1, 2022 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, talks with Lt. Col. Simon
Recognizing toxic epidermal necrolysis-like acute cutaneous lupus erythematosus ASAP
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD November 10, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 45 ASAP, the well-recognized acronym for "as soon as possible," takes on special significance for dermatologists confirming the diagnosis of toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN). In 2004, Ting et al introduced an alternative definition of the ASAP acronym —
Biotin supplementation for hair and nail health: Does it pass the test?
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD November 17, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 46 When patients ask me about biotin supplementation for their hair or nails, the usual question is what dose they should take, not whether or not it has any value. High dose over-the-counter biotin supplements (≥ 5 mg/day,
The breathless complications of anti-MDA-5-positive dermatomyositis
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Oct. 30, 2024 Vol. 6, No. 44 Dermatologists are familiar with the spectrum of dermatomyositis (DM) — classic DM, juvenile DM, amyopathic DM, and cancer-associated DM. Clinically, amyopathic DM is a form in which the patients typically develop characteristic cutaneous features of DM [heliotrope
Lipoid proteinosis’ weak, hoarse cry is crying for targeted therapeutic intervention
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Nov. 6, 2024 Vol. 6, No. 45 Having recently participated in the excellent conference devoted to antisemitism in medicine organized by Heather Milbar at the University of Pennsylvania, I reacquainted myself with Erich Urbach, who described lipoid proteinosis (LP, Urbach-Wiethe disease) with the otolaryngologist
Can we chat?
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD March 29, 2023 Vol. 5, No. 13 Flying back from the annual AAD meeting in New Orleans, I reflected on the past few days with newly acquired knowledge, joy (how wonderful it was to see my mentors, mentees, colleagues, and friends), pain (sore feet
Skin and hair legislation: What’s happening?
Experts offer a primer on what dermatologists should keep their eyes on. ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, February 1, 2023 On the heels of the start of the 118th U.S. Congress — which marks the first Republican House-Democratic Senate split in a decade — lawmakers and federal
Hair straightening and acute renal injury: The latest data straight up
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD April 3, 2024 Vol. 6, No. 14 The global hair straightener market has experienced significant growth, with a market size of US$ 587.9 million in 2022, projected to be US$ 759.9 million by 2028. (1) I expected the market to already be in the
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.
Periocular hypopigmentation of the elderly: A new POTUS dermatosis?
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Sept. 4, 2024 Vol. 6, No. 36 Editorial Note: DermWorld Insights and Inquiries provides commentaries on issues in dermatology. This editorial was composed before the assassination attempt of former President Trump, President Biden’s decision not to seek a second term, and the nomination of
Spotlight on Sub-Saharan dermatology
U.S. dermatologists share lessons learned from across the globe ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, January 1, 2021 While the U.S. health care system is far from perfect, many dermatologists and their patients are not struck by the financial burden of a simple biopsy — or even access
A new frontier?
Experts discuss the role of technology in clinical trials and what the future may or may not hold for dermatology ... Feature ... By Ruth Carol, contributing writer, July 1, 2021 The physical exam is at the heart of clinical trials in dermatology...or is it? ... In the future, clinical
Weighing in on glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists in dermatology
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD April 17, 2024 Vol. 6, No. 16 Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists — your patients are on them, and perhaps you are too (or at least have thought about it). In 2023, more than 500 million people worldwide were afflicted with obesity and type
Eyebrow-raising complications of microblading
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD May 1, 2024 Vol. 6, No. 18 One of the most significant challenges of being a medical dermatologist is that patients assume you are well-versed in all aspects of dermatology, including cosmetic procedures. It is a reasonable expectation that dermatologists have at least a
Behind the lens
DermWorld takes a look at training and research gaps that impact skin of color patients ... Feature ... By Stacia Johnston, member communications specialist, January 1, 2021 From pavements-turned-murals to White Coats for Black Lives — a bold declaration by physicians to dismantle racism in medicine — the Black Lives
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
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,
A simple stripe or a red flag?
Experts share advice for the often-tricky triage of nail pigmentation. ... Feature ... By Heidi Splete, Contributing Writer, November 1, 2025 Lines or streaks on the nails are not uncommon, but deducing the cause of these discolorations is essential for separating benign melanonychia from nail unit melanoma (NUM). ... Melanonychia,
Sunscreen highlights
DermWorld offers updates on efficacy, regulations, and controversies. ... Feature ... By Megan Bennett, Staff Writer, March 1, 2026 As skin cancer diagnoses steadily rise in the U.S., the need for regularly applied, adequately protective sunscreen (along with other sun-safe practices) is more important than ever. ... Data on Americans’
Problematic in pregnancy?
Dermatologists discuss the safety of common dermatologic drugs in pregnant patients. ... Feature ... By Jan Bowers, Contributing Writer, June 1, 2023 Few mourned the end of the FDA’s pregnancy risk letter categories for prescription and biologic drug labeling in 2015. In addition to being an oversimplified distillation of available
A team effort
COVID has fast-tracked crowdsourcing in health care — how will it affect future medical research? ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, April 1, 2021 Although the term "crowdsourcing" was officially coined by ... Wired in 2006, the practice has long had deep roots within science. One of the
23andDermatology
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... What are the dermatologic implications of direct-to-consumer DNA tests? ... What are the dermatologic implications of direct-to-consumer DNA tests? ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor Spit, swab, drop DNA in the mail. Since genetic tests were first offered
No longer on display
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... After a resurgence of syphilis, dermatologists find themselves as syphilologists...once again ... After a resurgence of syphilis, dermatologists find themselves as syphilologists...once again ... By Allison Evans, assistant managing editor Christopher Columbus. Oscar Wilde. Al Capone. What do
Breaking through
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... Advances in disease pathogenesis and treatments offer new promise for patients with connective tissue disease ... Advances in disease pathogenesis and treatments offer new promise for patients with connective tissue disease ... By Allison Evans, assistant managing editor