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October 2, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / October 2, 2024 ... Risk of IBD in patients receiving isotretinoin DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : The pregnant pause in cutaneous lymphoma Hydroxychloroquine in patients with lichen sclerosus Abrocitinib vs. dupilumab
Strong showings and stellar speakers at our 2024 meetings!
AAD in San Diego If you were at the 2024 AAD Annual Meeting in San Diego in March 2024, you were part of history. More than ... 19,800 people joined us in San Diego — almost 1,000 more than the previous record (18,830) set in San Diego in 2018. Medical
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
Practice Management Corner: CMS Released Preliminary 2018 MIPS Participation Data
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Quality Payment Program (QPP) which began in 2017, is in its third performance year. In July 2019, CMS published a blog and released an infographic with preliminary data on the 2018 QPP Merit-based Incentive Payment Program (MIPS) program participation which revealed the
January 22, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / January 22, 2025 ... Considerations regarding GLP-1 receptor agonist use in dermatology DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : An encapsulation of palisaded encapsulated neuromas Pregabalin vs. gabapentin in patients with chronic pruritus
October 16, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / October 16, 2024 ... High levels of benzene detected in OTC acne treatments DermWorld Insights and Inquiries: Homing in on hornerin — Breaking down the barrier to understand its crucial role
Chanarin-Dorfman syndrome: Shifting out of neutral
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Aug. 27, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 34 In nearly all neutrophil, eosinophil and basophil leukocytes and in the monocytes, several clear vacuoles of varying size were observed in the cytoplasm, which after vital staining…revealed a red colour, i.e. contained a fatty substance. The erythrocytes
The pachydermoperiostosis prostaglandin paradigm
By Warren R. Heymann, MD July 10, 2019 Vol. 1, No. 18 Prostaglandins were the rage when I started medical school in 1975; their role in inflammatory dermatoses was considered of paramount importance throughout my residency in the early 1980s. Hours were spent studying the transformation of arachidoinic acid to
Indoor tanning fact sheet
Indoor tanning use ... The global prevalence of indoor tanning in adolescents for 2013-2018 was 6.5%, and 10.4% in adults. (1) ... Though the numbers have been decreasing in recent years, approximately 7.8 million adults in the U.S. still engage in indoor tanning. (2,3) ... Among high school students in
Spilling the tea
In Practice ... Dina Strachan, MD, is a dermatologist in private practice in New York. ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, November 1, 2018 Sometimes all it takes is a little serendipity in the spam folder. Dina Strachan, MD, a dermatologist in private practice in New York, attributes her recurring
Your Dermatologist Knows garners major media hits
Since its launch in October of 2022, the Academy’s Your Dermatologist Knows consumer positioning strategy has seen major successes in the realm of print, TV, and online media. To date, Your Dermatologist Knows-related efforts by the Academy in 2024 have resulted in over ... 4,700 media placements in major publications,
June 12, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 12, 2024 ... Acne in pregnancy: The safest options DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : CXCR4 antagonist therapy based on a WHIM syndrome Nonsteroidal approaches for treating patients with atopic dermatitis
May 24, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 24, 2023 ... Mood changes in adolescent patients taking isotretinoin DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Tinea gone wild — The emergence of Trichophyton indotineae as a global phenomenon Successful dose
August 18, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Aug. 18, 2021 ... Evaluating diagnostic accuracy across Fitzpatrick phototypes, skin of color DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Striving for hard facts about water softening in atopic dermatitis DermWorld Young Physician
AAD’s historical commitment to diversity
The AAD has a rich history in support of diversity and tradition of embracing all members from our multicultural nation. The AAD established a Diversity Task Force in 1994, which later became a committee and launched the Diversity Mentorship Program in 1995 to connect medical students from communities underrepresented in
Free skin cancer screenings at a shelter for displaced and unhoused veterans
Stephanie Choi, a medical student at UMass Memorial Medical Center, sought to bring dermatology care to the underserved. Stephanie Choi's story ... Stephanie Choi (medical student) and others from UMass Memorial Dermatology participated in this skin cancer screening event. ... Homelessness is a pervasive and widespread problem in the United
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
December 20, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Dec. 20, 2023 ... Surgical excision vs. 5-FU vs. PDT in treating Bowen’s disease DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Holiday Greeting 2023 Association between JAK inhibitors and acne Risk of mortality
Checking in on immune checkpoint inhibitors
Immune checkpoint inhibitors offer hope for non-melanoma skin cancer patients ... Feature ... By Heidi Splete, Contributing Writer, July 1, 2022 Patients with advanced non-melanoma skin cancer see new hope on the horizon, thanks to recent developments in the number and effectiveness of new drugs to improve survival. ... "Patients
Truth in advertising in Georgia
Ask the Expert ... February 1, 2024 DermWorld ... interviews Alexander Gross, MD, FAAD, chair of the Academy State PolicyCommittee, about his efforts in advocating for a truth in advertising bill in Georgia. DermWorld : In a win for Georgia dermatologists, the entire medical community in Georgia, as well as
Interstate Medical Licensure Compact
Legally Speaking ... Clifford Warren Lober, MD, JD, presents legal dilemmas in dermatology every other month. He is a dermatologist in practice in Florida and a partner in the law firm Lober, Brown, and Lober. ... By Clifford Warren Lober, MD, JD, October 1, 2018 Carl: Bryan, I recently heard
Empowering physician well-being
Answers in Practice ... By Faiza Wasif, Associate Director, Practice Management, December 1, 2023 Each month, DermWorld ... tackles issues "in practice" for dermatologists. This month, practice management staff explains how to navigate burnout in dermatology. Navigating burnout in dermatology ... Burnout is a term that has become familiar to
Dermatology and dermatopathology awake: now is the time to embrace the artificial intelligence revolution
By Jason B. Lee, MD June 23, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 25 In 1991, the late Dr. A. Bernard Ackerman sounded the alarm about the decline in the interest in dermatopathology by dermatologists in an effort to preserve this foundational subspecialty within dermatology. (1) Although not with the same urgency,
MIPS reporting in 2018
In Practice ... Rachna Chaudhari is the AAD's practice management manager. Her column offers tips in response to common member questions. ... By Rachna Chaudhari, MPH, director of practice management, February 1, 2018 After requiring dermatologists to report one measure one time in 2017 to avoid a 4% penalty in
Dermatologist on the run
In Practice ... Douglas Naversen, MD, is a dermatologist in private practice in Medford, Oregon. ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, August 1, 2018 It takes major motivation to complete a single marathon. Douglas Naversen, MD, has run 25. ... "My personal record is two hours, fifty-five minutes, and thirty-two
Bursting at the CME
We keep creating important member-only, free accredited education for you, with a couple of exciting additions in recent months. ... The new course ... AAD Guidelines: Awareness of Comorbidities Associated with Atopic Dermatitis in Adults allows learners to: ... Recognize the prevalent comorbidities associated with atopic dermatitis in adults. ...
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
October 9, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / October 9, 2024 ... Topical 5-FU/calcipotriene cream for the treatment of squamous cell carcinoma in situ DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Shedding light on tumoral melanosis FDA weighing approval of new
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
April 10, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 10, 2024 ... Whey protein consumption and acne severity in men with acne DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Anticipating Iceland — Ice-pack dermatosis Derm Coding Consult : CMS creates permanent
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
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
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
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
June 29, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 29, 2022 ... Psoriasis treatment adherence: Adalimumab vs. ixekizumab DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : When to see red in linear erythronychia — Malignant onychopapilloma Dermatologist Jack Resneck Jr., MD, FAAD,
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
About DermWorld Insights and Inquiries
Mission statement ... DermWorld Insights and Inquiries provides critical perspectives on current dermatologic literature meant to be used in the clinic today and in the future. ... About the editor ... Dr. Warren R. Heymann is the editor of ... DermWorld Insights & Inquiries . He received his MD degree
Der(mom)atology: Navigating parenthood as a physician
Answers in Practice ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor , November 1, 2023 DermWorld ... talks to Asmaa Chaudhry, MD, FAAD, from Stone Ridge Dermatology in Aldie, Virginia, about her tips for balancing two demanding jobs — physician and parent. Asmaa Chaudhry, MD, FAAD ... DermWorld : Tell us about
Could a metal implant affect your skin?
Board-certified dermatologist weighs in on the role of metal allergies in medical implants NEW ORLEANS (March 17, 2023) — Millions of people in the U.S. report having a metal allergy, and current estimates state that 10 percent of Americans will receive a medical implant during their lifetime ... 1 ...
Three ways group practices have changed
In 1992, Brett Coldiron, MD, left academic practice in dermatology to launch a small group practice in Cincinnati. Since then, it’s grown into The Skin Cancer Center, a nationally renowned practice that has cured more than 50,000 patients of skin cancer. Also in that time, the business of dermatology has
Cash-only dermatology practice: The key to this dermatologist’s success
You have been practicing dermatology for decades. You have stayed up-to-date with the latest advances in the field. Every day, you come in dedicated to giving your patients the best care, but something is standing in the way — insurance companies. ... Madhavi Kandula, MD, found herself in this position
Educating the public — Member media training in spotlight at AAD Annual Meeting
The 2022 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology took place in Boston in March — and that’s big news for more people than just AAD members. ... How big? Coverage of our meeting appeared in more than 120 media stories and was seen more than 81 million times.
SkinSerious: Jennifer Bowers
A dermatologist in Detroit supports emergency department care during the COVID-19 pandemic. ... Dr. Stein Gold's story ... Linda Stein Gold, MD, FAAD, Director of Dermatology Clinical Research, Henry Ford Health System ... Detroit was hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, becoming one of the initial hot spots in the
Three ways small group practices have changed
In 1992, Brett Coldiron, MD, left academic practice in dermatology to launch a small group practice in Cincinnati. Since then, it’s grown into the Skin Cancer Center, a nationally renowned practice that has cured more than 50,000 patients of skin cancer. Also in that time, the business of dermatology has
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
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
Digital strategy for dermatologists
Answers in Practice ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, May 1, 2024 DermWorld ... talks to Lindsey Zubritsky, MD, FAAD, from Premier Dermatology and Skin Cancer Center in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, about tips for building a digital strategy and online presence. Lindsey Zubritsky, MD, FAAD ... DermWorld: Tell us about
Leaders in medicine – Part 1
DermWorld talks to dermatologists in leadership roles in the house of medicine. ... Feature ... By Matthew Walsh, Member Communications Specialist, May 1, 2023 The American Academy of Dermatology is one of hundreds of medical associations in the U.S., each offering opportunities for doctors to assume important leadership positions. Engaged
Defending scope of practice
Academy defeats many scope of practice expansion bills in 2023 with more to follow in 2024. ... Feature ... By Ruth Carol, Contributing Writer, December 1, 2023 If wins are for celebrating, the American Academy of Dermatology Association (AADA) will be doing a lot of that in 2023 as it
Keeping an eye on retinoids as treatment for the ectropion of lamellar ichthyosis
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Nov. 9, 2017 ... Clinical examples of autosomal recessive congenital ichthyosis: harlequin ichthyosis (HI) at birth (A); HI evolves into generalized exfoliating erythrodermic ichthyosis (B and C) (reprinted from "Menschen mit Ichthyose - ein Bildband 2003" courtesy of Selbsthilfe Ichthyose e. V.); collodion membrane with
Flying solo
Dermatologists share their experiences and tips for starting and operating a solo practice. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, August 1, 2025 Physicians are less likely to work in private practice today than 10 years ago due to economic, administrative, and regulatory burdens. According to a 2022
What dermatologists need to know about ongoing telehealth policies in 2025
Implications for dermatology practices and the need for enhanced compliance ... Answers in Practice ... By Oliva Barry, Manager, Practice Management, February 1, 2025 Each month, DermWorld ... tackles issues "in practice" for dermatologists. This month, practice management staff discuss important telehealth updates in 2025. Teledermatology saw a significant surge
The evolution of practice settings
From the President ... Dr. Olbricht served as Academy president from March 2018 to March 2019. ... By Suzanne Olbricht, MD, April 2, 2018 In my ... introductory column as your Academy President, I addressed the many changes facing dermatology and medicine. Over time we have found ourselves adapting to
Setting the tone: Office culture and training administrative staff
In Practice ... In this month's Answers in Practice column, Barry Leshin, MD, talks to ... Dermatology World about how to train administrative staff to fit a practice's culture. ... By Victoria Houghton, assistant managing editor, March 1, 2016 In this month’s Answers in Practice column, ... Dermatology World talks
Koebnerization in Henoch-Schönlein purpura: How does it line up with prognosis?
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Nov. 20, 2017 ... Urticarial hemorrhagic lesions of Henoch-Schönlein purpura in characteristic distribution. Note Koebner phenomenon in lines of scratch. ... Credit: ... JAAD Heinrich Koebner is eponymically known for having first described the phenomenon of developing an existing dermatosis in previously normal skin following
Coming down the payment pike
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... While Medicare reimbursement changes were minimal in 2020, what's in store for dermatology down the road? ... While Medicare reimbursement changes were minimal in 2020, what's in store for dermatology down the road? ... By Melanie Padgett Powers,
Are we there yet?
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... Experts discuss the status of EHR interoperability initiatives ... Experts discuss the status of EHR interoperability initiatives ... By Ruth Carol, contributing writer In an ideal world, physicians could access their patients’ health information from other physicians with
Going green
In Practice ... Drs. Sandra Marchese Johnson and Brad Johnson, MD, opened their practice, Johnson Dermatology, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, in 2006. ... By Victoria Houghton, managing editor, July 1, 2019 Dermatology World talks to Sandra Marchese Johnson, MD, from Johnson Dermatology in Fort Smith, Arkansas, about the green practice
Vicarious liability
Legally Speaking ... Every month, DW covers legal issues in "Legally Speaking." Clifford Warren Lober, MD, JD, presents legal dilemmas in dermatology every other month. He is a dermatologist in practice in Florida and a partner in the law firm Lober, Brown, and Lober. ... By Clifford Warren Lober, MD,
What's hot?
What's hot ... April 26, 2019 In this monthly column, members of the ... Dermatology World Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Mallory Abate, MD ... Having trouble managing your patients with burning mouth syndrome? In the February edition of ... Dialogues in Dermatology ,
Expert witness
Legally Speaking ... Clifford Warren Lober, MD, JD, presents legal dilemmas in dermatology every other month. He is a dermatologist in practice in Florida and a partner in the law firm Lober, Brown, and Lober. ... By Clifford Warren Lober, MD, JD, April 1, 2019 Question: Why do we need
Managing patient inquiries after hours
Answers in Practice ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, May 1, 2022 DermWorld ... talks to Jennifer Goldwasser, MD, FAAD, from Goldwasser Dermatology in Hartsdale, New York, about how to manage after-hours patient communications while maintaining a good work-life balance. DermWorld: Tell us about your practice. Dr. Goldwasser: I think
Clinical photography in dermatology
Answers in Practice ... By Swapna Pachauri, MPH, Manager, Health Technology & Informatics, February 1, 2022 Each month, DermWorld ... tackles issues "in practice" for dermatologists. This month, practice management staff offer tips on clinical photography in dermatology. Photography plays an increasingly significant role in dermatology, particularly in the way
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
January
Issue ... January January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... From the editor Asked and Answered ... I am on the OLC. Where can I find the JAAD and Dialogues in Dermatology quizzes? What's
Advocacy Update Feb. 4 2025
IN THIS ISSUE / Feb. 4, 2025 Physician champions introduce Medicare physician payment fix in House Academy joins coalition urging less regulatory burdens in Medicare Advantage and Part D program AADA urges CMS to improve MVP framework Become an AADA Advocacy Key Contact Support dermatology champions in Congress through SkinPAC
Protecting patients one state at a time
The AADA advocates for a physician-led, team-based approach to care that ensures both safety and best outcomes for each patient and against state legislation that weakens the quality and safety of specialty care. ... So far in 2025, the Academy has fought against unsafe scope of practice expansion, with the
Skin Cancer Awareness Month campaign reaches billions!
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and in 2024 the Academy once again undertook a robust effort to spread awareness to the general public. Similar content did very well in 2022, did even better in 2023, and shows no signs of stopping in 2024! ... During the month, the Academy
Myths and facts about human trafficking
There are many misconceptions about the nature of human trafficking which can compromise a dermatologist’s ability to recognize it during a patient visit. For example: ... Myth: Human trafficking does not occur in the United States. It only happens in other countries. ... Fact: Human trafficking exists in every country,
2023 AAD meetings roundup
The ... AAD 2023 Annual Meeting in New Orleans in March 2023 was attended by more than ... 17,000 attendees! This included more than 8,500 medical personnel — more than 2,800 international medical personnel and more than 2,200 residents. The AAD offered more than 300 sessions (with more than 50
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
June 19, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 19, 2024 ... Neuropsychiatric diagnoses after isotretinoin initiation in pediatric acne patients DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Advances in pruritus therapeutics — It’s Greek to us Efficacy of treatment options
May 29, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 29, 2024 ... Isotretinoin plus desloratadine vs. isotretinoin alone in patients with acne DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Reflections on infantile perianal pyramidal protrusion and Hippocrates AADA president delivers powerful
September 25
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / September 25, 2019 ... Which biologics cause weight gain in psoriasis patients? DW Insights and Inquiries : I never wanted chaperones — until now Two sides to every story Academy's contribution
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
March 6, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 6, 2024 ... Benzyl benzoate vs. permethrin in treating scabies DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Hemochromatosis — Beyond 50 shades of gray Oral acitretin plus topical triamcinolone vs. topical triamcinolone
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 13, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Dec. 13, 2023 ... Isotretinoin exposure and risk of adverse male sexual health outcomes in acne patients DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Sparking the interest in Spark nevus Metronidazole for patients
November 29, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Nov. 29, 2023 ... Effects of probiotic supplementation in adults with atopic dermatitis DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Sweet sounds of the "SKINphony" — Incorporating music into daily dermatologic practice Is
November 1, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Nov. 1, 2023 ... Can oral nutraceuticals reduce isotretinoin side effects? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Exchanging plasma exchange for a novel approach — The potential of FcRn antagonists in dermatologic
October 18, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Oct. 18, 2023 ... Risk factors for subsequent primary melanoma in patients with previous melanoma DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Wolf’s isotopic response — Where and when Derm Coding Consult :
October 4, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Oct. 4, 2023 ... Dermoscopic predictors of melanoma in small-diameter melanocytic lesions DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : The Venetian antithesis – Treating median canaliform nail dystrophy Risk between history of rosacea
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
June 14, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 14, 2023 ... Truncal acne in young adults DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Teatime for radiation dermatitis (and beyond) Comorbidities of keloid and hypertrophic scars Misconceptions about biosimilars in dermatology
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
March 1, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 1, 2023 ... Isotretinoin: Risk of IBS, ulcerative colitis, and Crohn’s disease? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Seeing red with dupilumab IL-17 inhibitors in psoriasis patients in the real world
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
December 21, 2022 DermWorld Weekly
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Dec. 21, 2022 ... Isotretinoin and the risk of psychiatric events in acne patients DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Holiday greeting 2022 Risk of skin cancer in patients with chronic cutaneous
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
June 1, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 1, 2022 ... What’s new in adult acne over the last two years? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Granulomatous cheilitis — Back to the Future Derm Coding Consult : Cigna’s
January 26, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Jan. 26, 2022 ... Allergens in hand sanitizers DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Eccrine syringofibroadenoma — Sweating over the details Derm Coding Consult : Applying 2021 E/M coding concepts in everyday
December 1, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Dec. 1, 2021 ... Risk of COVID-19 infection in atopic dermatitis patients DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : The nexus of VEXAS syndrome Skin and gut microbiome in hidradenitis suppurativa Is imiquimod
March 23, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 23, 2022 ... Acitretin: A new therapy for onychomycosis? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : A new wrinkle in the diagnosis of cystic fibrosis? Injury and litigation in cutaneous laser surgery
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
August 19, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / August 19, 2020 ... Does topical tacrolimus for AD increase cancer incidence in children? Study says ‘no.’ DW Insights and Inquiries: Juvenile lichen sclerosus — A loss of innocence Derm Coding
March 17, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 17, 2021 ... COVID-19 in melanoma patients DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Hoops and happiness — Having the courage to take a shot DermWorld Young Physician Focus : Forging ahead
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
October 28, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / October 28, 2020 ... Drug may offer prolonged improvement in chronic spontaneous urticaria DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Looking into the whites of the mouth Why will dermatology experience a 2%
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... March 1, 2023 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Bryan Carroll, MD, PhD, FAAD New, but not new, but maybe new, but not good = ... Candida auris is looking worse with
Leaders in medicine – Part 2
DermWorld talks to dermatologists in leadership roles in the house of medicine. ... Feature ... By Matthew Walsh, Member Communications Specialist, June 1, 2023 This is the second part of a series of interviews in which ... DermWorld spoke with nine board-certified dermatologists who serve or have served in important
Deciding the right time for treatment
Experts discuss neoadjuvant vs. adjuvant immunotherapy for melanoma — and recent advances in the neoadjuvant space. ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, May 1, 2025 "The melanoma landscape, especially in the last decade or so, has changed remarkably in ways I never thought I would see in my
February 7
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / FEBRUARY 7, 2018 ... Generic drug prices: What to expect in 2018 February Access Hero: Dr. Brodell CMS expands Extreme and Uncontrollable Circumstances policy Network inaccuracies worsen Fewer physicians opting out
August
Issue ... August January February March April May June July August September View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... 2016 What’s hot ... This month’s news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ... Do acral biopsies in dermatomyositis patients have less-prominent histopathologic findings than biopsies from
March
Issue ... March January February March April May June July August September View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... Flimflammers. What’s hot ... This month’s news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ... What’s the latest on treating cutaneous dermatophyte infections in the era of Trichophyton
December
Issue ... December January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... Up and down. What’s hot ... This month’s news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ... What features in psoriasis patients indicate that the
August
Issue ... August January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... So much has changed What’s hot ... This month’s news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ... What role should dermatologists take in screening
February
Issue ... February January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... From the editor Asked and Answered ... What is the minimum I need to report to meet the MIPS threshold in 2019? What's hot
What is the minimum I need to report to meet the MIPS threshold in 2019?
Asked and Answered ... February 1, 2019 If you or your practice must participate in the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) for 2019 and want to simply avoid the ... 7% penalty (penalty applied in 2021), the ... minimum score to avoid the penalty is 30 points — up from
Presidential citations AAD
Congratulate award winners ... Use our online form to ... congratulate a Presidential Citation Award recipient . ... Presidential Citation Award ... A. Razzaque Ahmed, MD, DSc, MPA, FRCP (Edin.) ... In recognition of your scientific publications and contributions to the literature in the area of autoimmune blistering diseases. ...
February
Issue ... February January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... From the editor What's hot ... What's hot? Cracking the Code ... New Medicare cards are coming — are you ready? Acta Eruditorum ...
Applying the 2021 E/M coding concepts in everyday practice – Part 1
The introduction of the revised 2021 evaluation and management (E/M) coding guidelines has generated a plethora of questions from dermatologists in the application of the concepts used in the ... medical-decision making table (MDM). ... To help members navigate the E/M changes in a simplified and relatable manner in everyday
Global surgical package
Global surgical package: In a nutshell ... Each procedure code includes pre-, intra-, and post-service work that is considered part of that procedural code. ... The work included in the procedure cannot be reported and billed separately in an E/M service, even with modifier 25. ... What is included in
Coding: Modifier 25
Modifier 25: In a nutshell ... Use modifier 25 when ... Billing for a significant, separately identifiable E/M service by the same physician on the same day of a procedure or other service. ... Appending only to the E/M code when reported with a minor procedure. ... Do not use
Considerations for caring for the underinsured
You may find that a cash-only or concierge practice model fits your pathway in dermatology, but you should also consider how this model affects serving the needy. There are additional opportunities to assist the under-served through programs such as Medicaid or servicing under-insured patients. Consider the following resources to help
Creating pathways to navigate patient care
In June, the AAD released an update to its Guidelines of Care for the Management of Actinic Keratosis (AK) to reflect tirbanibulin research. ... The guideline update, published in ... JAAD , focuses on the strongly recommended use of tirbanibulin, a first-in-class microtubule inhibitor recently approved by the FDA to
Impact Report — Spring 2021
Our focus is on supporting members, and we want to be sure to tell you what we are doing for you. So, in addition to the annual printed Impact Report that we sent you in April, we’re going to continue to check in with you through quarterly updates online. Welcome
CMS announces new Place of Service code for telehealth services provided to patients in their homes
CMS has announced a new Place of Service code, POS 10, for use in reporting telehealth services provided to patients who are in their own homes. Additionally, CMS has revised POS 02 for reporting telehealth services provided to patients not located in their own homes. ... Place of Service 02
Mentorship helps the dermatologic career
AAD member Mariam Mafee, MD, FAAD, loved her time in the Academic Dermatology Leadership Program. Dr. Mafee’s story ... Mariam Mafee, MD, FAAD ... I became interested in the Academic Dermatology Leadership Program (ADLP) when I had made a switch from private practice into academics. I was looking for some
Advocacy Update April 30, 2024
IN THIS ISSUE / April 30, 2024 Dermatologists opposed optometry scope expansion in New Hampshire Change Healthcare cyber-attack update Rhode Island dermatologists advocated for medical spa safety SkinPAC reception at ACMS Annual Meeting Scope of Practice Dermatologists opposed optometry scope expansion in New Hampshire ... The AADA and the New
Advocacy Update Nov 12 2024
IN THIS ISSUE / Nov. 12, 2024 Dermatologist Dr. George Hruza victorious in state house bid 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule analysis available Demand that Congress stop 2025 Medicare cut with an inflationary update USP publishes draft buffered lidocaine monograph SkinPAC influences wins in 2024 election Donate to SkinPAC State
Diversity Champions: For faculty dermatologists
Dermatology faculty members play a critical role in improving diversity in dermatology. Faculty members are responsible for selecting the next generation of dermatologists. Use of the strategies included in the Diversity Champion Toolkit by faculty members is likely to result in a more diverse dermatology workforce. ... Diversity Champion Alex
Diversity champions: For community dermatologists
Community dermatologists who serve as Diversity Champions are valuable partners for academic dermatology departments in achieving diversity in dermatology. They can help solve the problem of lack of role models and mentors for underrepresented-in-medicine (UIM) students and help guide these individuals towards a successful career in dermatology. ... Step one:
AAD builds strong relationships with dermatologist social media influencers
Part of the Your Dermatologist Knows strategy involves collaborating with social media influencers to help spread the Academy’s message beyond the reaches of AAD social media accounts. The Academy engaged in a series of influencer engagement activities in 2023 to help build and maintain those important relationships. ... At the
Become a Corporate Partner of the AAD
Partner with the trusted voice in dermatology ... With a membership of more than 20,500 physicians worldwide, the AAD is the largest, most influential, and representative dermatology group in the United States. Founded in 1938, the AAD is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting leadership in dermatology and excellence
For Starling Tolliver, MD, dermatology provided an opportunity to help her community.
For Starling Tolliver, MD, dermatology provided an opportunity to help her community. Dr. Tolliver’s story ... Starling Tolliver, MD, (left) with her mentor Andrew F. Alexis, MD, FAAD, (right) when participating in the AAD’s Diversity Mentorship Program in 2019. ... I am the youngest of three girls, and grew up
We are your No. 1 high impact journal
For the fourth straight year, the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (JAAD) ranked as the top peer-reviewed journal in its field, according to journal impact factor rankings published by Clarivate’s Journal Citation Reports (JCR) Web of Science Group. With an impact factor of 13.8, JAAD is in the
The Academy goes live with its meetings in 2022
In 2022, the AAD’s Annual Meeting returned as a live event in Boston. The ... 2022 AAD Annual Meeting in Boston was attended by more than ... 15,000 attendees, who took in the Academy’s rich and varied offerings, including more than 7,500 medical personnel, more than 3,000 members, and more
August 7, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / August 8, 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
November 7
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / November 7, 2018 ... Fee Schedule: How will your practice fare in 2019? Adopt-a-Shade: Giving kids a safe place to play Academy releases guidelines for melanoma treatment Are you smarter than
March 8, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 8, 2023 ... Efficacy of various concentrations of retinol in middle-aged women DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : For the win! Championing the use of the term ‘reactive granulomatous dermatitis’ in
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
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
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... September 1, 2024 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Bryan Carroll, MD, PhD, FAAD A novel genetic study that maps mutations in successive stages of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) in mice
Every engine needs a tune-up.
Secretary-Treasurer Report ... By Daniel D. Bennett, MD, FAAD, November 1, 2023 The key to longevity in any endeavor is consistent maintenance. The AAD’s strategic plan is the engine that drives our mission to "advance excellence in dermatology," and like any machine, our strategic plan requires re-examination every so often.
Practicing inclusivity
Answers in Practice ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, July 1, 2024 DermWorld ... talks to Daniel Yanes, MD, FAAD, from MI Skin Dermatology and Laser Center in Washington, D.C., about how to foster a welcoming practice environment for LGBTQ+ patients. Daniel Yanes, MD, FAAD ... DermWorld: Tell us about
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... July 1, 2024 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Mallory Abate, MD, FAAD Is topical 5-fluorouracil toxic to our pets? The answer is yes, as explained by Young et al in their
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
Clear as mud
Pulling back the curtain on PBMs for transparent drug pricing. ... Feature ... By Andrea Niermeier, Contributing Writer, April 1, 2024 When hearing "pay no attention to the man behind the curtain," one might be reminded of a wizard in the Land of Oz. However, those in health care may
Ongoing best practices for HIPAA
Legally Speaking ... Daniel F. Shay, Esq., is a health care attorney at Alice G. Gosfield and Associates, P.C. ... By Daniel F. Shay, Esq., March 1, 2024 DermWorld covers legal issues in "Legally Speaking." This month’s author, Daniel F. Shay, Esq. is a health care attorney at Alice G.
Plantar melanoma and mechanical stress
By Warren R. Heymann, MD June 15, 2016 Acral lentiginous melanoma (ALM) involves the palms, soles, and nail beds. It is the most common type of melanoma in patients of African or Asian descent. Delays in diagnosis result in more advanced disease at the time of diagnosis. Trauma or chronic
DermWorld
Don't call it a comeback Experts review emerging and re-emerging diseases in dermatology. ... Go your own way Dermatologists share experiences and considerations practicing in a variety of practice models. ... Cosmetic complications Dermatologists offer insight and instruction for approaching procedural afflictions. ... Coding Consult Academy coding staff address important
Practicing cosmetic dermatology during COVID-19
Answers in Practice ... By Victoria Houghton, managing editor, November 1, 2020 DermWorld ... talks with Sean Wu, MD, Monica Boen, MD, Douglas C. Wu, MD, PhD, and Mitchel P. Goldman, MD, from Cosmetic Laser Dermatology in San Diego, about best practices for offering cosmetic dermatology during COVID-19. DermWorld: How
Do acral biopsies in dermatomyositis patients have less-prominent histopathologic findings than biopsies from other anatomic locations?
Clinical Applications ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, August 1, 2025 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, talks with Anthony Patrick Fernandez, MD, PhD, FAAD, about his recent Journal of Cutaneous Pathology ... article, ‘ Histopathologic Features of Acral Skin Biopsies in Dermatomyositis Patients
Digging into dermatologist demographics
Facts at your Fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, June 1, 2025 Each year, the Academy releases a snapshot of official membership facts and figures. In 2025, AAD total membership includes 21,400+ dermatologists, representing 96.3% of U.S. American Board of Dermatology-certified dermatologists. ... AAD dermatologists work in all 50
Disease reporting
Dermatologists play a vital role in local and global public health by reporting infectious diseases. ... Feature ... By Andrea Niermeier, Contributing Writer, December 1, 2024 In August 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a global health emergency due to a strain of Mpox that had spread rapidly in
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
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
An old dog with a new trick: High dose intralesional steroids in hidradenitis suppurativa
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD February 2, 2022 Vol. 4, No. 5 Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is hitting its stride academically — deservedly so. In 2000 there were 2 publications about HS in the ... Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology ; in 2010, 9 manuscripts; and, in 2020,
August 15
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / August 15, 2018 ... The good, the bad, and the unknown in CMS E/M proposals DataDerm™: Better your practice, better the specialty AAD Election call for nominations FDA approves new drug
August 29
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / August 29, 2018 ... CMS questions global payment codes Non-physician clinicians bill more dermatologic procedures Can machine learning exacerbate health care disparities in dermatology? Mediterranean diet may help ease psoriasis severity
The expanding horizon of anti-IL-36 therapy
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Sept. 25, 2024 Vol. 6, No. 39 An abridged version of this commentary was published in "A Clinician’s Perspective" in the April 2024 issue of the JAAD ... . We last explored the relationship between IL-36 and generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP) and the use
The modern payer contract
Legally Speaking ... Alice G. Gosfield, Esq. is a health care attorney at Alice G. Gosfield and Associates, P.C. ... By Alice G. Gosfield, Esq., November 1, 2016 Many physicians who have been in practice for a while remember the backlash against managed care in the late 1990s with talk
From the editor
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, March 1, 2018 Change is a recurring theme in this month’s ... Dermatology World . Change seems to be a given these days; perhaps it always was, but it’s hard to imagine a
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.
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... December 1, 2023 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Bryan Carroll, MD, PhD, FAAD Our surgical prep may benefit non-surgical elderly patients. A study of extended bacterial decolonization in 28,956 nursing home
AADA Practice Management Center – Designed to help you run a safe and efficient practice
Answers in Practice ... By Faiza Wasif, Associate Director, Practice Management, February 1, 2023 Each month, DermWorld ... tackles issues "in practice" for dermatologists. Let’s paint a picture of the "perfect" dermatology practice. What does it look like? Is there a hustle and bustle of patients in and out constantly?
AADA Practice Management Center – Designed to help you run a safe and efficient practice
Answers in Practice ... By Faiza Wasif, Associate Director, Practice Management, February 1, 2023 Each month, DermWorld ... tackles issues "in practice" for dermatologists. Let’s paint a picture of the "perfect" dermatology practice. What does it look like? Is there a hustle and bustle of patients in and out constantly?
An important reminder
From the President ... Dr. Kaufmann served as Academy president from March 2022 to March 2023. ... By Mark Kaufmann, MD, FAAD, November 1, 2022 During my presidential year, traveling has become a way of life. I have been to the Annual Meeting in Boston, to the Innovation Academy in
COVID changes to a dermatology practice
Answers in Practice ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, September 1, 2022 DermWorld ... talks to Sarah Jackson, MD, FAAD, from Audubon Dermatology in New Orleans, about how her practice has found its ‘new normal’ in a COVID world. DermWorld: Tell us about your practice. Sarah Jackson, MD, FAAD ...
MIPS requirements for 2022
Answers in Practice ... By Faiza Wasif, MPH, Associate Director, Practice Management, June 1, 2022 Each month, DermWorld tackles issues "in practice" for dermatologists. This month, practice management staff discuss MIPS requirements. CMS published new requirements for the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) for 2022. Review a summary of highlights
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,
Juvenile lichen sclerosus: A loss of innocence
By Warren R. Heymann, MD August 19, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 33 Juvenile lichen sclerosus (LS) is a difficult disorder — symptomatically, emotionally, diagnostically, and therapeutically. During my residency it was "common knowledge" that juvenile LS would abate by adolescence. I am always curious how such perceptions become dogma, only
Topical tacrolimus topics
By Warren R. Heymann, MD August 26, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 34 What were you doing in 2000? Worrying about counting chads in Florida? If you were a dermatologist, you were probably eagerly awaiting the release of topical tacrolimus (Protopic) and pimecrolimus (Elidel) two years later. These topical calcineurin inhibitors
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
Cutaneous green and E-A-G-L-E-S!
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Jan. 25, 2018 Dermatologists will be seeing a lot of green in their offices the next two weeks, especially here in the Delaware Valley, in anticipation of Super Bowl LII in Minneapolis on February 4th, 2018. ... May this serve as a reminder that some
Psoriasiform eruptions during Kawasaki disease (KD): A prognosis that lets the good times roll
By Warren R. Heymann, MD June 27, 2016 Psoriasiform skin changes have been rarely described in the literature in both acute (1-4 weeks) and convalescent phases (4-12 weeks) of KD (1). ... Haddock et al, in their review of 870 cases of KD, identified 11 patients with a psoriasiform eruption
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
Understanding the National Practitioner Data Bank
Legally Speaking ... Clifford Warren Lober, MD, JD, presents legal dilemmas in dermatology every other month. He is a dermatologist in practice in Florida and a partner in the law firm Lober, Brown, and Lober. ... By Clifford Warren Lober, MD, JD, February 1, 2018 Anita: I recently spoke with
Advance directives, living wills, and durable power of attorney
Legally Speaking ... Clifford Warren Lober, MD, JD, presents legal dilemmas in dermatology every other month. He is a dermatologist in practice in Florida and a partner in the law firm Lober, Brown, and Lober. ... By Clifford Warren Lober, MD, JD, August 1, 2018 Carli: Bryan, one of the
Despite concerns, dermatologists retain primary control of their practices
Facts at your Fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, June 3, 2019 Amid ongoing debate about the evolution of dermatology practice settings and the role of equity-backing in the specialty, new AAD survey data indicates that dermatologists have maintained both primary ownership and management of their practices. According to
Dermatologist in disguise
In Practice ... In this month's Balance in Practice, ... Dermatology World talks with M. Alan Menter, MD, about how holiday traditions can build community with colleagues and forge patient bonds. ... By Emily Margosian, content specialist, February 1, 2018 Most people just want to see their dermatologist as soon
Is your EHR high maintenance?
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... Now that electronic health records (EHRs) are a staple in nearly all dermatologists' offices, what is involved in maintaining them? ... Now that electronic health records (EHRs) are a staple in nearly all dermatologists' offices, what is involved
First responders
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... Exploring dermatology's role in identifying and treating public health trends ... Exploring dermatology's role in identifying and treating public health trends ... By Emily Margosian, content specialist The world is a dangerous place. The health impact of natural
October
Issue ... October January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... This year, the ADA celebrates its 30th anniversary What's hot ... This month's news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ... What role can
Watch your back!
Focusing on ergonomics can help dermatologists avoid a career-ending injury. ... Feature ... By Ruth Carol, contributing writer, February 1, 2021 After a long day of seeing patients, performing dermatologic procedures, or reviewing slides, do you have stiffness in your neck, pain in your back, or maybe an aching in
Practice administrators: Behind the scenes
Facts at your fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, December 1, 2020 In 2020, dermatology is solidly a team effort. The specialty’s move toward larger group settings has been well-documented — currently more than half of dermatologists are in group practice, with as many as seven in 10 dermatologists
What's hot?
What's hot ... July 25, 2019 In this monthly column, members of ... Dermatology World 's Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Edward W. Cowen, MD, MHSc ... In a recent study published in the ... Journal of the American Medical Association , investigators at
This month's news from across the specialty
What's hot ... November 1, 2020 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Mallory Abate, MD A novel topical antiandrogen, clascoterone cream, has been shown to be effective for the treatment of acne, according to a
Service animals in your office
Legally Speaking ... Clifford Warren Lober, MD, JD, presents legal dilemmas in dermatology every other month. He is a dermatologist in practice in Florida and a partner in the law firm Lober, Brown, and Lober. ... By Clifford Warren Lober, MD, JD, June 1, 2018 Avalon: Bryan, I just had
Holy dermatology, Batman!
Balance in practice ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, August 1, 2020 Each month, Dermatology World ... addresses issues "in practice" for dermatologists. This month, Philip Latham, MD, talks about his passion for Batman-inspired car remodels. "You can’t just go down and tell the guy at the auto store that
Teledermatology in the COVID-19 era
Cracking the code ... Dr. Miller, who is in private practice in Yorba Linda, California, represents the American Academy of Dermatology on the AMA-CPT Advisory Committee. ... By Alexander Miller, MD, May 1, 2020 Test your knowledge: Teledermatology in the COVID-19 era ... Take the quiz to see if you're
Melanoma incidence continues to rise — but young women inspire hope
Facts at your Fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, content specialist, May 1, 2018 Despite advances in diagnosis and treatment, according to data collected by the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) Program of the National Cancer Institute, melanoma remained the fifth-most-common cancer in the U.S. in 2017, with an estimated
Moving on
Facts at your fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, February 1, 2020 More Americans than ever are leaving their jobs. According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey, annual "quits" reached an all-time peak of 40.1 million last year. Dermatologists have
Lecturing about measles?
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, January 1, 2020 Why would a dermatologist lecture about measles? Several years ago, I put together a grand rounds talk titled, "Measles: will you know it when you see it?" Like most of
Melanoma controversies
Screening, biopsy practices questioned as incidence rate increases ... Feature ... By Jan Bowers, contributing writer, September 1, 2021 At first glance, dermatologists would seem to be wildly successful in their decades-long effort to detect and remove cutaneous melanoma lesions before they can metastasize and become deadly. According to the
Community care
Considerations for dermatologists when treating patients experiencing homelessness ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, July 1, 2021 Every January, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) conducts a point-in-time count across the country to gauge the rate of homelessness in the United States. In 2019, HUD identified
Focus on Mohs surgery
Cracking the code ... Dr. Miller, who is in private practice in Yorba Linda, California, represents the American Academy of Dermatology on the AMA-CPT Advisory Committee. ... By Alexander Miller, MD, August 1, 2020 Take the quiz to see if you're up to date. ... You receive a CBR report
Augmented intelligence in dermatology
Answers in Practice ... By Swapna Pachauri, MPH, manager, Health Technology & Informatics, August 1, 2021 Each month DermWorld ... tackles issues "in practice" for dermatologists. This month Swapna Pachauri, MPH, the Academy’s Health Technology & Informatics manager, discusses the potential role of augmented intelligence in dermatology. How does augmented
Dermatology: A memoir
First Person ... By Walter Larsen, MD, May 1, 2021 In July 1961, Sylvi and I drove from San Francisco to Portland, Oregon for my residency in dermatology. We were married three months before in San Francisco. We packed up all our earthly possessions into our 1957 Chevrolet including a
Find truth-in-advertising legislation in your state
Click on the map below to access truth-in-advertising legislation in your state. The Academy's position on physician-led care ... The Academy strongly supports the physician-led, team-based model of health care delivery and recognizes the vital role all providers play in the health care delivery system. However, ambiguous provider nomenclature, misleading
JAAD ranks no. 1 among dermatology journals
The Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology’s impact factor remains #1 in field ROSEMONT, Ill. (July 2, 2024) — The ... Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology remains the top peer-reviewed journal in its field, according to the 2023 journal impact factor rankings recently published by Clarivate’s Journal
American Academy of Dermatology issues updated guidelines for the management of acne
Both newly approved and well-established treatments recommended ROSEMONT, Ill. (Jan. 31, 2024) — Acne is the most common skin condition in the United States, affecting nearly 50 million Americans each year, with symptoms usually beginning in puberty. Acne affects 85% of adolescents and can also often begin or continue in
JAAD ranks no. 1 among dermatology journals
The Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology’s impact factor remains #1 in field ROSEMONT, Ill. (July 5, 2023) — The ... Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology remains the top peer-reviewed journal in its field, according to the 2022 journal impact factor rankings recently published by Clarivate’s Journal
Your Dermatologist Knows garners solid traditional media placements
Since its launch in October 2022, the AAD’s Your Dermatologist Knows consumer positioning strategy has seen major successes in the realm of print, TV, and online media, and this year is not an exception. To date in 2025, Your Dermatologist Knows-related efforts by the Academy have resulted in over ...
New AAD Clinical Image Collection helps enhance patient care
This year, the Academy launched the latest free member benefit, the ... AAD Clinical Image Collection . With the help of our members, this collection was developed in response to the lack of images of darker skin in professional education, which had been identified as a roadblock to proper treatment
History and current status
1. What is the history of measles in the U.S.? ... Measles is a vaccine-preventable disease. ... Pre-vaccine era ... Measles was first identified as an infectious agent from blood samples collected in 1757 and became a nationally notifiable disease in the US in 1912. ... 1 ... An average
Pathways: Inclusivity in Dermatology
Pathways: Inclusivity in Dermatology ... The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) and American Academy of Dermatology Association (AADA), in collaboration with Johnson & Johnson and Kenvue, are launching "Pathways: Inclusivity in Dermatology" to increase the number of practicing dermatologists who are underrepresented minorities (URiM) in medicine over the next five
Skin cancer fact sheet
Incidence rates ... Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. (1,2) ... Current estimates are that one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. (3) ... It is estimated that approximately 9,500 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with skin cancer every day.
The Academy’s impact
Through AAD humanitarian programs, we carry out our commitment to educate the public about healthy skin, hair, and nails in an effort to motivate them to take positive action in improving their quality of life, and in the case of skin cancer, save lives. Additionally, we recognize the importance our
Lila and Murray Gruber Memorial Cancer Research Award and Lectureship
The Lila and Murray Gruber Memorial Cancer Research Award is one of the largest and most prestigious medical awards, made possible by a gift from Murray Gruber in memory of his wife. ... The purpose of this award is to encourage participation in cancer research and to provide a forum
AAD settled into Seattle for Innovation Academy
The AAD held its latest Innovation Academy meeting Aug. 1-4 in Seattle. Attendees heard from innovators, visionaries, entrepreneurs, and problem solvers who are changing the practice of dermatology, or medicine in general. ... In addition to many informative sessions and events, Innovation Academy featured a talk by famed swimmer Diana
It’s JAAD, again, of course!
For the ... fifth year in a row, ... JAAD has retained its position as the #1 most impactful journal out of 94 dermatology journals measured in Clarivate’s 2023 Journal Citations Report (JCR) Web of Science. ... Here are the details: ... JAAD ’s impact factor is 12.8 ... JAAD
Returns and exchanges
What is the AAD's return or exchange policy? ... Returns ... The AAD takes great pride in the quality of its products. You may return products for any reason for a full refund within 30 days of receiving your shipment if the items are in their original condition and unopened.
Preferentially expressed antigen in melanoma (PRAME)
By Jason B. Lee, MD, FAAD May 10, 2023 Vol. 5, No. 19 In 1980, the discovery of S100 protein expression in cultured metastatic melanoma cell lines (1) stirred excitement in the pathology community for its potential role as a diagnostic marker for melanoma. The excitement was short-lived once it
What you read in 2024: AAD publications roundup
JAAD still making an impact For the ... fifth year in a row, ... JAAD retained its position as the #1 most impactful journal out of 94 dermatology journals measured in Clarivate’s 2023 Journal Citations Report (JCR) Web of Science. ... Here are the details: ... JAAD ’s impact factor
DermWorld ascends to the “Apex” of publications
DermWorld recently earned an ... APEX Grand Award in publishing for its outstanding content. ... Of the 1,101 entries, the October 2023 issue of ... DermWorld won an APEX Grand Award in the "Magazines, Journals, and Tabloids" category, a highly competitive area. ... The APEX Grand Award is an exceptional
2024 MIPS and telehealth highlights
Eligibility criteria ... The low volume threshold remains the same as in 2023 and includes three aspects of covered professional services: ... Allowed charges ... Number of Medicare patients who receive services ... Number of services provided ... You must participate in MIPS (unless otherwise exempt) if, in both 12-month segments
Advocacy Update Aug. 6 2024
IN THIS ISSUE / Aug. 6 ... , 2024 AADA advocacy delivers Senate Medicare payment reform bill Dermatologist input encouraged on Comparative Billing Reports Meet with your member of Congress in your home district Help SkinPAC elect dermatology champions Medicare physician payment reform AADA advocacy delivers Senate Medicare payment reform
Resident Quality Improvement Award project presentations 2022
The recipients of the 2022 Resident Quality Improvement Award present their quality improvement projects. ... Improving Quality of Care for Spanish-Speaking Patients in a Dermatology Clinic ... Afton Metkowski, MD ... Vaccination Rates in Patients on Biologic Therapy ... Carolyn Opene, MD ... Using DataDerm For Custom QI Metrics Challenges
Member benefits – JAAD
Are you reading ... JAAD ? Of course you are. ... In fact, the ... entire world is reading it. The ... Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology ( ... JAAD ) is the most widely read dermatology journal in the world, according to Kantar Media. Recently, ... JAAD
Key Contacts registration form
Thank you for your interest in becoming a Key Contact with the American Academy of Dermatology Association (AADA). At least two of the following activities per year are the minimum expectations for participation: ... Respond to AADA Action Alerts ... Contribute to SkinPAC if legally eligible ... Meet with legislators
These codes are no secret
The Academy’s ... DermWorld is committed to developing robust resources to help you navigate your practice and patient care. ... In recognition of the high-quality content that’s a must-read for the specialty, ... DermWorld received awards from four different organizations in five categories this year, including: ... Folio – Folio
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
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:
October 2, 2019
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / October 2, 2019 ... Does gluten increase risk for psoriasis and AD in women? DW Insights and Inquiries : Cutting giant congenital nevi down to size molecularly Upcoming coding changes: Differentiating
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
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
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
June 11, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 11, 2025 ... Combination oral minoxidil and bicalutamide for the treatment of female pattern hair loss in adolescents DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : From Down Under to all over —
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
May 14, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 14, 2025 ... What factors may contribute to premature hair graying? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : The malignant risk in circumscribed palmar or plantar hypokeratosis — Summoning Charles Dickens and
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
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
February 26, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Feb. 26, 2020 ... Plantar warts: Shave with PDT or cryotherapy? DW Insights and Inquiries : A niche with NICH Legislators seek to expand sunscreen ingredient ban Young Physician Focus :
February 19, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Feb. 19, 2020 ... Study raises concerns about skin cancer detection apps DW Insights and Inquiries : Men in the twilight Zoon STD medical claims in the U.S. soar Does tobacco
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
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
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
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
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
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
July 17, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 17, 2024 ... Risk of breast, gynecologic malignancies in women using spironolactone for dermatologic conditions? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Reassuring patients with sclerosing lymphangitis of the penis that they
July 10, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 10, 2024 ... Efficacy of probiotics in the treatment of patients with acne DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Vasculitis on the run Cosmetic tattoos, permanent makeup may cause allergic contact
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
January 31, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Jan. 31, 2024 ... Dupilumab vs. upadacitinib for atopic dermatitis DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Early-onset hypertension associated with extensive capillary malformations — A new worry to raise dermatologists’ blood pressure
January 24, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Jan. 24, 2024 ... Micrographic vs. conventional excision: Reducing rates of BCC, SCC DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Senile gluteal dermatosis — The term ‘senile’ is getting old and should be
January 17, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Jan. 17, 2024 ... Risk of skin cancers in patients with actinic keratoses DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : A cold abscess remains a cold case — Multiple neonatal staphylococcal cold abscesses
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,
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
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
December 14, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Dec. 14, 2022 ... Are nutritional supplements effective for hair loss? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : A Frank discussion about earlobe creases DermWorld Young Physician Focus : Zoonotic dermatoses – When
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
November 16, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Nov. 16, 2022 ... Novel treatments for chronic spontaneous urticaria DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Unrestricted fascination with restrictive dermopathy DermWorld Young Physician Focus : Academy staff offer refresher on top
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
April 10
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 10, 2019 ... ‘Inactive’ ingredients in pills may cause allergic reaction DW Insights and Inquiries: Is there a best approach to widespread actinic keratoses? What’s the optimal way to perform
August 31, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Aug. 31, 2022 ... Isotretinoin lab monitoring in acne treatment DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Metformin mania — Is it an adequate chemopreventive agent for skin cancer? Monkeypox: A dermatologic primer
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 —
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
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
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
May 18, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 18, 2022 ... Abrocitinib efficacy after switching from dupilumab DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Coming to grips with lymphocytic thrombophilic arteritis DermWorld Young Physician Focus : Protecting dermatologic scope of
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
September 30, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / September 30, 2020 ... Private equity in dermatology, health care grows DermWorld Insights and Inquiries: New data to recall when considering radiation recall dermatitis Young Physician Focus : Prepping for round
September 19
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / September 19, 2018 ... More than 25% of Americans surveyed think psoriasis is contagious Atopic dermatitis associated with depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation Have you joined the JAAD Journal Club yet?
September 12
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / September 12, 2018 ... CMS continues to tinker with MIPS in 2019 proposal Experimental acne vaccine targets skin bacteria Call for nominations deadline is Oct. 1 Hospitals launch generic drug company
April 6, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 6, 2022 ... A comprehensive review of rosacea treatments DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : "Stepping up" to off-label dosing of biologics Improving itch in prurigo nodularis patients What acne treatments
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
June 20
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / JUNE 20, 2018 ... Robots in health care are coming, but at what cost? June Access Hero: Dr. Colven Does benzoyl peroxide stain all fabrics? CMS launches new Medicare Card search
April 21, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 21, 2021 ... Do hydrolyzed collagen supplements affect skin aging? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Nailing down the treatment for ungual melanoma in situ Young Physician Focus : A little
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
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
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
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
August 4, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Aug. 4, 2021 ... Probiotic supplements improve atopic dermatitis symptoms DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Keeping abreast of drug-induced cutaneous lupus From mentoring LGBT dermatologists, to caring for HIV patients, GALDA
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
May 12, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 12, 2021 ... Telogen effluvium diagnosis during the COVID-19 pandemic DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : For patients with erythropoietic protoporphyria the tide has come in Derm Coding Consult : How
April 7, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 7, 2021 ... Applying 2021 E/M coding concepts in everyday practice – Part 2 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Keeping an eye on melanoma AAD collaborates with OM1 to enhance
March 11, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 11, 2020 ... A guide to managing coronavirus in dermatology clinics DW Insights and Inquiries : The 2020 vision for nemolizumab in atopic dermatitis Feedback requested: AAD/NPF draft guidelines for
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
January 20, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Jan. 20, 2020 ... Natural supplements in dermatology: What drugs do they interact with? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries: Olmsted syndrome patients can finally put their foot down Derm Coding Consult :
November 14
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / November 14, 2018 ... 2019 Fee Schedule – You asked. DWW answers. November Patient Care Hero: Jessica Burgy, MD Are you smarter than DataDerm™? CMS conducting new survey on post-op visits
October 3
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / October 3, 2018 ... Budget bill includes wins for dermatology AAD updates "Find a Dermatologist" tool — have you updated your profile? Are you smarter than DataDerm™? Did CMS miscalculate your
September 9, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / September 9, 2020 ... What are the cutaneous side effects associated with drugs prescribed for COVID-19? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Mentorship mentation — Bringing out the best of us! Derm
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
Managing dermatologic care in a COVID-19 hot zone
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... ... Dermatology World Weekly talked to Bobby Buka MD, JD, from The Dermatology Specialists in New York City, about his efforts to keep his practices afloat in a coronavirus "hot zone." This interview reflects
FTC narrowly passes final rule prohibiting non-compete clauses
Legally Speaking ... Robert M. Portman, JD, MPP, is a health care attorney with Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville, in Washington, DC, and serves as legal counsel for the AAD and AADA. ... By Natalie Lorenz, JD, Ben Tesdahl, JD, LLM, and Robert M. Portman, JD, MPP, June 1, 2024
Do skin cancer rates differ by transplanted organ type and patient age?
Clinical Applications ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, March 1, 2023 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, talks with Lee Wheless, MD, PhD,
Benzene in consumer products
What dermatologists and patients should know. ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, April 1, 2025 From dry shampoo to acne medication — benzene, a known human carcinogen, has been detected in multiple cosmetic and cutaneous products over the past several years. ... The International Agency for Research on
February 20
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / February 20, 2019 ... Biologics may help fight heart disease in psoriasis patients AAD mourns the passing of Richard L. Dobson, MD Feedback requested: AAD joint guideline for reconstruction after skin
December 18, 2019
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / December 18, 2019 ... Which physicians were sued most in 2019? DW Insights and Inquiries: Holiday greeting 2020 — eyeing dermatology’s future New DW Academy Insider coming in 2020 Does teledermatology
Dermatology practice staff by the numbers
Facts at your Fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, July 2, 2018 Nurses, aestheticians, billers — who’s most likely to be spotted working in the average dermatology practice? Aside from dermatologists, medical assistants and practice administrators are the most widely employed across all practice settings, according the 2017 AAD Practice Profile
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... February 1, 2023 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Craig Burkhart, MD, MPH, MSBS, FAAD Is the customer always right? Rude behavior by consumers toward frontline workers in all industries is on
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... October 1, 2022 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Mallory Abate, MD, FAAD With growing media hype, "rule-out monkeypox" consults with dermatologists are increasing. So, as a dermatologist, what do you need
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... April 1, 2022 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Mallory Abate, MD, FAAD There are so many great podcasts available through the AAD’s ... Dialogues in Dermatology . These podcasts offer short,
1984: Dermatologically revisited
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Aug. 22, 2018 George Orwell published ... Nineteen Eighty-Four in 1949. I started my dermatopathology fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania in 1984. I decided to review ... Archives of Dermatology (now ... JAMA Dermatology ), looking back 34 years to see how the dermatologic
Time for a Churchillian approach to idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis?
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Jan. 22, 2018 Limbs of patient with idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis lesions. ... Credit: ... JAAD I was only 10 years old when Winston Churchill died, but even as a child I was aware of his inspirational abilities. I was reminded his gift watching Gary
Paving the way
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... The history of African Americans in medicine and the diversity challenges that remain ... The history of African Americans in medicine and the diversity challenges that remain ... By Victoria Houghton, assistant managing editor In the early 1720s,
Warning signs
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... Screening and treating patients with body dysmorphic disorder ... Screening and treating patients with body dysmorphic disorder ... By Ruth Carol, contributing writer Patients routinely come in for cosmetic procedures, but how do you know if the patient
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,
Links in the care chain
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... Dermatologists are key providers in multispecialty care of melanoma, serious skin disease ... Dermatologists are key providers in multispecialty care of melanoma, serious skin disease ... By Jan Bowers, contributing writer A diagnosis of advanced melanoma marks the
Equal opportunity for all?
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... How to take steps to address implicit bias in health care hiring ... How to take steps to address implicit bias in health care hiring ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor What do male receptionists and female department
Monthly Archives
Issue ... September January February March April May June July August September View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... We have a front-row seat What’s hot ... This month’s news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ... Does HPV vaccination change the burden of disease in
September
Issue ... September January February March April May June July August September View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... We have a front-row seat What’s hot ... This month’s news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ... Does HPV vaccination change the burden of disease in
December
Issue ... December January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... What do syphilis and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever have in common? What’s hot ... This month’s news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ...
November
Issue ... November January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... Who knew? What’s hot ... This month’s news from across the specialty Feature ... Your Dermatologist Knows One year since launch, where do things
March
Issue ... March January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... It is hard to compete with the Annual Meeting. What’s hot ... This month’s news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ... How can
June
Issue ... June January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... Full disclosure What’s hot ... This month’s news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ... 2023 Allergen of the year: Lanolin Feature ... Problematic
May
Issue ... May January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... From the editor Asked and Answered ... How do I claim CME credits from the Annual Meeting? What's hot ... What's hot? Acta Eruditorum
June
Issue ... June January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... From the editor What's hot ... What's hot? Cracking the Code ... Components of evaluation and management 2 Acta Eruditorum ... New urticaria guidelines
What are the latest advances in the diagnosis of autoimmune bullous dermatoses?
Clinical Applications ... Dr. Hsu is a member of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup. ... By Sylvia Hsu, MD, February 1, 2021 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, DermWorld ... Editorial Advisory Workgroup member Sylvia Hsu, MD, talks with Kiran Motaparthi, MD, about his Clinics in Dermatology ... paper,
Evaluation and management in 2021: Part 1
Cracking the code ... Dr. Miller, who is in private practice in Yorba Linda, California, represents the American Academy of Dermatology on the AMA-CPT Advisory Committee. ... By Alexander Miller, MD, September 1, 2020 Test your knowledge: Evaluation and management in 2021: Part 1 ... Take the quiz to see
Maximizing your retirement wealth
Money Matters ... David B. Snyder, JD, CLU ... ® ... , is an attorney, author, and financial advisor at the wealth management firm OJM Group. He covers financial issues for dermatologists in this quarterly ... Dermatology World column. ... By David B. Synder, JD, CLU, December 3, 2018 For
A new understanding of itch and eczema
Acta Eruditorum ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, May 1, 2018 In this month's Acta Eruditorum, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, talks with Brian Kim, MD, MTR, about his recent
Should systemic steroids be avoided in atopic dermatitis?
Acta Eruditorum ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, July 2, 2018 In this month's Acta Eruditorum column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, talks with Jonathan I. Silverberg, MD, PhD, MPH,
Is there a genetic basis of CCCA and, if so what is it?
Clinical Applications ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the 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 recent
Biopsy coding in 2019: Part 3
Cracking the Code ... Dr. Miller, who is in private practice in Yorba Linda, California, represents the American Academy of Dermatology on the AMA-CPT Advisory Committee. ... By Alexander Miller, MD, January 1, 2019 Test your knowledge: Biopsy coding in 2019 — Part 3 ... Take the quiz to see
Incident to, revisited
Cracking the Code ... Dr. Miller, who is in private practice in Yorba Linda, California, represents the American Academy of Dermatology on the AMA-CPT Advisory Committee. ... By Alexander Miller, MD, October 1, 2018 Test your knowledge: Incident to, revisited ... Take the quiz to see if you're up to
Can proteasome inhibitors effectively treat rosacea?
Clinical Applications ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, October 1, 2021 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, talks with Jack Arbiser, MD, PhD,
What role does commensal bacteria play in triggering autoimmunity in lupus?
Acta Eruditorum ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, January 1, 2019 In this month’s Acta Eruditorum column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, talks with Teri Greiling, MD, PhD, about her
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 ...
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
Academy presence elevated during awareness months and days
Skin Cancer Awareness Month, Hair Loss Awareness Month shine in particular. ... Part of the Academy’s robust public education involves utilizing various awareness months and days throughout the year to share information with the public that is relevant to the awareness campaign in question. ... Two of the most successful
May
Issue ... May January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... From the editor What's hot ... What's hot? Cracking the Code ... Components of evaluation and management Acta Eruditorum ... A new understanding of
Dermatology World Directions in Residency
DermWorld Directions in Residency is published quarterly by the Academy. The publication includes features that will help you make the most of your residency experience and prepare you for the next stages of your career. ... Download latest issue in PDF Residents: Do you have good content for ... DermWorld
Reporting Quality for MIPS
The tracking of quality measures and the implementation of improvement activities can help to lead to improved outcomes in patient care and care processes. ... Quality measures ... AAD continues to expand the number and type of dermatology-specific measures for reporting to CMS. Access a complete list of MIPS measures
JAAD wins again!
JAAD has retained the #1 position as the most impactful journal in dermatology according to the 2024 Clarivate Journal Impact Factor (JIF). ... JAAD is No. 1 in the field of dermatology for the sixth year in a row, with a JIF of 11.8 and 38,702 total citations. ... But
AAD Corporate Partners
Thank you to the Academy’s Corporate Partners! ... The Academy’s Corporate Partner Circle Program offers engaging benefits in addition to the recognition of supported programs and services. It recognizes the company’s total annual commitment to AAD programs/ services, including sponsorships and grants, starting at $25,000. ... 2025 Corporate Partner Circle
2025 MIPS and telehealth highlights
Eligibility criteria ... The low volume threshold remains the same as in 2025 and includes three aspects of covered professional services: ... Allowed charges ... Number of Medicare patients who receive services ... Number of services provided ... You must participate in MIPS (unless otherwise exempt) if, in both 12-month
March
Issue ... March January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... In Practice ... Setting the tone: Office culture and training administrative staff
Burden of skin disease
In 2016, the AAD embarked on a research study that looked at the effects of having skin disease on the United States patient population, and to provide an up-to-date analysis of the burden of skin disease that reflects these recent changes in the practice of medicine. ... Burden of Skin
Office-based surgery clinical guidelines
Office-based surgery guideline ... Access the full office-based surgery guideline from JAAD (free access). ... Go to the guideline Guideline highlights ... Addresses the clinical use and safety of local anesthetics (topical, infiltrative, and infiltrative tumescent) commonly used in office-based dermatologic surgery for adult and pediatric patients. ... While anxiolytics,
Questions and answers: Evaluation and management (E/M) guidelines
Working with the AMA, the AAD’s coding experts are here to provide you with insightful solutions to your most common inquiries. In this informative question-and-answer article previously published in AMA CPT ... ® ... Assistant FAQ of August 2023, our coding team delves into the intricacies of coding for the
Documenting the specificity of ICD-10-CM
The key to successfully coding ICD-10-CM: In a nutshell ... ICD-10-CM codes have greater specificity than previous coding sets. ... Coding the highest level of specificity requires documentation that captures the necessary details identified in the code description. ... Failing to document specific information in the medical record results in
Using time to select the level for E/M services
Using time to determine the level of service: In a nutshell ... The level of service can be selected based on total time spent by the dermatologist or other qualified non-physician clinician on the date of the encounter. ... Time spent by clinical staff is not included in calculation of
Modifier 59: Common issues
Modifiers and the NCCI edits: In a nutshell ... There are two distinct tables included in the National Correct Coding Initiatives (NCCI) that play an essential role in modifier usage; Procedure-to-Procedure (PTP) and Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE). ... Consult the NCCI PTP edits to determine when and which procedure code
Appropriate use of modifier 59
Modifier 59: In a nutshell ... Modifier 59 is used when you perform two or more distinct procedures in one visit. ... It is one of the most misused modifiers and can result in not getting paid for your services. ... You should only use modifier 59 if no other
Alternative payment models
Most dermatologists will not participate in Advanced Alternative Payment Models (APMs), except for those practicing in large academic centers or large multi-specialty group settings. To qualify, you must meet benchmarks for the number of patients you see or the amount of payment you receive through the APM. Learn more about
Advocacy Update Aug. 20 2024
IN THIS ISSUE / Aug. 20, 2024 Take Action: Ask Senators to stabilize Medicare physician reimbursement AADA advises FDA to include dermatologists in advisory boards Dr. Knight appointed to Florida Board of Medicine Modifier 25 advocacy podcast available Meet with your member of Congress in your district Support dermatology champions
Your new Skin of Color Curriculum is here
The AAD Learning Center is one of the Academy’s top member benefits and one of the newest online resources is the ... Skin of Color Curriculum . ... A host of expert dermatologists in all subspecialties contributed to making the Skin of Color Curriculum a complete and definitive in-patient and
Advocating for you — We prevented Medicare cuts in 2022
In 2021, the specialty was facing Medicare payment cuts of up to 10% due to the policy changes with the evaluation and management (E/M) codes, sequestration, and the budget rules associated with the Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010. The AADA focused on averting the steep cuts — looking for long-term solutions
Advocating for you — Keeping you in the driver’s seat with step therapy reform
Too often, step therapy protocols interfere with patient care and create unwanted burdens on dermatology practices. Thanks to the AADA’s advocacy efforts over the years, dozens of states have enacted step therapy reform laws. With more than half of the country recognizing the value of a physician’s medical judgment, we
Advocating for you — Putting patient safety first by preventing scope creep
We continue to fight against non-physician scope of practice expansion efforts across the country that jeopardize patient safety. But even with the rise in non-physician clinicians attempting to add dermatology to their services, we know that board-certified dermatologists know the specialty best. ... The AADA advocates against state legislation that
Gaining experience face-to-face
Brittany Valk, DO, was able to attend her very first in-person AAD Annual Meeting. Dr. Valk’s story ... Brittany Valk, DO, PGY-3 at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. ... I had the privilege of attending the 2022 AAD Annual Meeting in Boston this past spring. Due to the
AAD’s DEI Statement of Intent
The AAD Board of Directors approved the AAD’s DEI statement of intent, found below, on March 28, 2022. The American Academy of Dermatology recognizes diversity, equity, and inclusion as a pathway to excellence in delivering dermatologic care. The Academy believes in creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all its
Leadership competencies
The Academy considers the following competencies important to the success of its governance structure. Residents, members, committee chairpersons, and directors alike should strive for excellence in these general areas. Progressive growth is encouraged with ongoing service to the Academy and at successive levels of seniority. ... Members interested in participating
Advocacy Update June 11, 2024
IN THIS ISSUE / June 11, 2024 AADA physician leaders meet with federal legislators Advocacy win: Blue Shield of California to rescind Modifier 25 policy Advocacy win: HHS clarifies regulatory obligations on Change Healthcare data breach in favor of physicians Advocacy win: EviCore changes Immunohistochemistry policy California dermatologists urge pharmacy
Your Dermatologist Knows media wins 2023
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
Advocacy Update April 2, 2024
IN THIS ISSUE / April 2, 2024 CMS implements new conversion factor; updated payment information Advocacy Win: Wisconsin Dermatological Society strengthens tanning ban Resources for dermatologists impacted by the Change Healthcare cyberattack AADA supports truth in advertising in Tennessee AADA urges Wisconsin governor to veto NP independent practice bill AAD
Diversity Mentorship Program: Become a mentor
The Academy invites current members to volunteer as mentors in the ... Diversity Mentorship Program , a program offered to first- through fourth-year medical students who are underrepresented in medicine.* ... Program description: Through this one-on-one mentorship program, volunteer mentors provide medical students with hands-on exposure in the field of
Learning to meet patients where they are
Christa Slaught, MD, has a life-changing experience through the Resident International Grant Program Dr. Slaught’s story ... Dr. Slaught at Princess Marina Hospital with Principal Registered Nurse Malebogo Ralethaka. ... The month I spent in Botswana was absolutely incredible! Participating in the Resident International Grant Program to care for and
Resident International Grant
International Travel ... The Academy reserves the right to modify or cancel the Resident International Travel Grant Program or specific grants made under this program based on circumstances in particular cities, regions, or countries. ... The fall 2023 application cycle for rotations July-December 2024 has been cancelled. Please check back
Advisory Board Call for Nominations
Two Advisory Board Executive Committee seats will be open at the conclusion of the 2025 Annual Meeting. This is a great opportunity to become involved in a leadership position on the Advisory Board! ... You’re eligible to seek a seat on the Executive Committee if you are a Fellow in
Diversity Champion toolkit
Multiple studies have shown that a diverse medical workforce is more effective in reducing healthcare disparities. A Diversity Champion is a dermatologist who is committed to improving diversity in dermatology and gets involved in activities to achieve this goal. ... Diversity Champion Dr. Nkanyezi Ferguson, MD, FAAD ... Local fourth
Boards Fodder: Drugs and drug reactions
Select a title below to access the Boards Fodder PDF. ... NEW! JAK inhibitors ... Access the PDF Advanced and immuno-therapies Adverse events from immune checkpoint inhibitors Biologics update 2019 Chemotherapy-specific cutaneous reactions Clinically relevant drug interactions in dermatology Drug interactions in dermatology, part 2 Disorders of hyperpigmentation Drug eruptions
Current state: Human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation
Human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation are global problems that currently affect more than 40 million people. While human trafficking can be divided into labor trafficking and sex trafficking, commercial sexual exploitation is a broader term that encompasses a range of crimes, including sex trafficking, prostitution, sex tourism, pornography, forced
Patient safety is our priority
In 2023, we defeated several scope expansion bills in partnership with state dermatology and medical societies. The AADA continues to advocate against state legislation that weakens the quality and safety of specialty care. ... In partnership with state dermatology and medical societies, we defeated scope expansion bills in: ... Alabama:
AAD's Teledermatology Program
Volunteer to join AAD’s philanthropic teledermatology program, designed to deliver dermatologic expertise to underserved populations. ... The program: Engages board-certified, AAD member dermatologists and residents in training in providing safe and secure telemedicine consultations to underserved communities in their state. ... Provides a telemedicine platform free of charge to eligible
Rewarding on every level
Dermatologist Anthony B. Mak, MD, PhD, FRCPC, DABD was so thankful to take part in the Resident International Grant Program and travel to Botswana to provide dermatologic care. Dr. Mak’s story ... Anthony B. Mak, MD, PhD, FRCPC, DABD ... Through funding from the American Academy of Dermatology and support
Your AAD membership includes our CPD Transcript Program
We made it easier for you: AAD’s online Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Transcript Program tracks credits claimed in AAD CME-certified educational activities, Continuing Certification points, or credits for participation in American Board of Dermatology approved activities, and the ability to self-report participation in other educational activities. ... What this means
Putting patient safety first
This year, we have defeated several scope expansion bills in partnership with state dermatology and medical societies. The AADA continues to advocate against state legislation that weakens the quality and safety of specialty care. ... In the first half of 2023, in partnership with state dermatology and medical societies, we
Learning module: HIV dermatology
Goals and objectives for module ... The purpose of this module is to help medical students develop a clinical approach to the evaluation and initial management of HIV-positive patients presenting with skin disease. ... After completing this module, the learner should be able to: ... Identify and describe the morphology
Fighting detrimental Medicare payment cuts
As our top federal legislative priority, your Academy fought all year against Medicare payment cuts of 8.5% or more that were scheduled to begin on Jan. 1, 2023. ... As a result, in late December, President Biden signed into law an omnibus spending package that included partial relief from the
skin healthy magazine is committed to patient education
The biannual magazine featured over two dozen articles in 2022. The Academy provided U.S. members with more than 50 copies each of the two complimentary issues of ... skin healthy magazine — which provides expert editorial content on common conditions affecting the skin, hair, and nails and the most up-to-date
Highlighting the specialty in the nation’s capital
The Academy’s advocacy power comes from the voices of our members. At the Academy, we make it easy for your voice to be heard on the issues that matter most to your patients and practices. ... In 2022, the AADA Legislative Conference returned in-person to Capitol Hill, giving dermatologists the
Putting patient safety first by preventing scope creep
We continue to see dangerous non-physician scope of practice expansion efforts across the country, jeopardizing patient safety. But even with the rise in non-physician clinicians attempting to add dermatology to their services, we know that ... board-certified dermatologists know the specialty best. The AADA continues to advocate against state legislation
The value of in-person learning
Thanks to receiving the Resident Education Grant, Joseph Aleshaki, DO, was happy to participate in hands-on activities during the AAD Annual Meeting. Dr. Aleshaki's story ... Joseph Aleshaki, DO, PG-4 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Ann Arbor and Livingston. ... I was happy to attend the AAD’s 2022 Annual Meeting
About the Academy
Headquartered in Rosemont, Illinois, the American Academy of Dermatology, founded in 1938, is the largest, most influential, and most representative of all dermatologic associations. ... With a membership of more than 20,500 physicians worldwide, the AAD is committed to: advancing the diagnosis and medical, surgical, and cosmetic treatment of the
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
September 4, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / September 4, 2024 ... Most effective treatment for moderate-to-severe acne DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Periocular hypopigmentation of the elderly — A new POTUS dermatosis? Berdazimer gel in patients with molluscum
June 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
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
October 5, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Oct. 5, 2022 ... Is there an association between low-dose methotrexate and melanoma? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Optimizing the dermatologist-patient encounter FDA approves first treatment for prurigo nodularis Perioperative practices
March 2, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 2, 2022 ... Biotin beware: Physician, patient knowledge about lab interference DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : The rhythm of RIME Infections in children treated with dupilumab Cutaneous adverse events are
September 23, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / September 23, 2020 ... Nail manifestation and COVID-19: The red half-moon sign DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : The profound dermatologic manifestations of COVID-19: Part VII — Who was that masked man?
Caring for their own
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... Brooklyn, New York, was particularly hard hit by the pandemic. The New York State Governor quickly mandated that SUNY Downstate Medical Center become a designated coronavirus referral center, one of only three in the tristate
From mentor to mentee: Two perspectives on overcoming imposter syndrome
Answers in Practice ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, September 1, 2024 DermWorld ... talks to William James, MD, FAAD, and Paige Porter, MD, about what drives imposter syndrome in medicine and how to implement mentoring strategies to overcome it. DermWorld: Tell us about your practice. William D. James, MD,
DataDerm annual report: Demonstrating the power of data
Facts at your Fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, August 1, 2024 Since its launch in 2016, the Academy’s DataDerm™ has evolved to be the largest clinical registry of dermatologic patients in the world, capturing information about their course of disease, associated therapeutic interventions, and health outcomes. As of
Few words make a dermatologist grimace more than ‘iPLEDGE.’
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the 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 of
More than skin deep
Dermatologists discuss cutaneous complications of tattoos — and their complex regulatory status. ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, July 1, 2024 Humans have been tattooing since the Stone Age. The oldest discovery to date of tattooed human skin is on the body of Ötzi the Iceman, dating back
Bring your own device: Legal risks and responses
Legally Speaking ... Daniel F. Shay, Esq., is a health care attorney at Alice G. Gosfield and Associates, P.C. ... By Daniel F. Shay, Esq., March 1, 2023 DermWorld ... covers legal issues in "Legally Speaking." This month’s author, Daniel F. Shay, Esq. is a health care attorney at Alice
The great resignation
Dermatologists and practice management experts share strategies for minimizing staff turnover. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, April 1, 2023 In 2021, 20% of health care workers left their jobs — more than doubling the pre-pandemic rate. According to a survey conducted by the American Medical Association,
Strengthening the chain of care
Dermatologists discuss their experiences with the Academy’s DEI initiatives, which help propel the specialty toward more comprehensive care for all patients. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, December 1, 2023 The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) has taken an active role in addressing health inequities by increasing
Donning many hats
Dermatology hospitalists work in several roles to deliver quality expert care. ... Feature ... By Andrea Niermeier, Contributing Writer, March 1, 2024 As medicine is constantly evolving, so are the roles of physicians providing the latest treatments to patients. Dermatology is no exception: before it became its own specialty in
Successful documentation tips that withstand an audit
Derm Coding Consult ... By Cynthia Stewart, CPC, CPMA, COC, CPC-I, August 1, 2021 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in Derm Coding Consult. ... Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . The core purpose of documenting the services and procedures that dermatologists and non-physician clinicians (NPC)
Proliferating tests for proliferative nodules of congenital melanocytic nevi
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Oct. 19, 2016 Proliferative nodules (PN) arising in congenital melanocytic nevi (CMN) require differentiation from melanoma. These are disconcerting, if not frightening, lesions to contend with. Do new techniques help in differential process? ... The standard assessment involves clinical-pathologic correlation. PNs far more commonly arise
Being aware of the “Chik” sign in the current arbovirus renaissance
By Warren R. Heymann, MD ... April 24, 2016 ... As the world focuses its attention on the Zika virus, with its profound complications of microcephaly in neonates and Guillain-Barré in adults, we cannot ignore other arboviruses that may cause devastating illness – Dengue Fever and Chikungunya Fever. ... All
Mee too: More than just arsenic
By Warren R. Heymann, MD June 11, 2016 Mee’s lines is the eponym for linear leukonychia, presenting as transverse white bands of the nail plate. It is due to interrupted growth of the nail matrix, resulting in parakeratosis of the nail plate. These lesions grow out with the nail and
DW Insights & Inquiries
Twenty-first century pellagra Pellagra due to niacin deficiency still exists as a primary disorder in less developed countries and as a secondary disorder in industrialized countries. ... Trichobacteriosis: A salute to the Shelleys Trichobacteriosis is the more accurate name for the corynebacterial infection with the misnomer of trichomycosis axillaris. ...
Cosmetic complications
Dermatologists offer insight and instruction for approaching procedural afflictions. ... Feature ... By Laura Vernaci, Contributing Writer, September 1, 2025 It goes without saying that dermatologists do everything in their power to keep their patients safe and avoid complications or adverse events. However, stay in the business long enough and
We have a front-row seat
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, September 1, 2025 Just as the skin offers a window into the health of an individual patient, the pattern of diseases we see in our patients can tell us a lot about
Malpractice insurance 101
Experts offer advice on navigating malpractice insurance policies. ... Feature ... By Andrea Niermeier, Contributing Writer, February 1, 2025 While medical malpractice suits first regularly appeared in the United States in the 1800s, the frequency of claims has only increased since the 1960s, with lawsuits relatively common today. Medical malpractice
CLIA in 2025: What dermatology practices need to know now about the updated laboratory requirements
Answers in Practice ... By Faiza Wasif, MPH, Associate Director, Practice Management, August 1, 2025 Each month, DermWorld ... tackles issues "in practice" for dermatologists. This month, practice management staff discuss what dermatology practices need to know about the updated laboratory requirements. Whether your office does potassium hydroxide (KOH) preps,
Appropriate use of skin substitutes in dermatology: Documentation and coding guidance
Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, Senior Manager, Coding and Reimbursement, August 1, 2025 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld ... Coding Consult. Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . Skin substitutes are a diverse group of
Skin in the game
Innovating at the intersection of dermatology and business. ... Feature ... By Andrea Niermeier, Contributing Writer, July 1, 2025 Cheryl Burgess, MD, FAAD, medical director of the Center for Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery and the Professional Aesthetic Image Center, remembers getting ready to go to prom and facing limited options
OSHA compliance: More important than ever
Answers in Practice ... By Faiza Wasif, MPH, May 1, 2020 Each month DermWorld ... tackles issues "in practice" for dermatologists. This month Faiza Wasif, MPH, the Academy’s practice management manager, explains OSHA. Established in 1970, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) ensures safe and healthy working conditions for
What is the Learning Center app? How can I download it?
Asked and Answered ... June 1, 2025 You’ve asked for it, and it’s here! The new ... AAD Learning Center app is an easy way for members to participate in Learning Center courses on the go! The app is available in both the Apple and Android app stores under the
Seeing the full spectrum
Answers in Practice ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, May 1, 2025 DermWorld ... talks to Charlene Lam, MD, MPH, FAAD, about how recognizing different personality types in the workplace can help mediate conflict and improve team communication. DermWorld: Tell us about your practice. Charlene Lam, MD, MPH, FAAD ...
Skin cancer incidence and related deaths projected to increase in 2025
Facts at your Fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, May 1, 2025 The latest data from the American Cancer Society (ACS) are in — offering new insights into the impact of skin cancer on public health in the United States. Each year, the ACS estimates the number of new
Alleviate the ouch
Experts share best practices and review the latest on safety concerns for anesthesia use in children. ... Feature ... By Heidi Splete, Contributing Writer, May 1, 2024 Use of anesthesia can be tricky in adults, but even trickier in children. The use of local or general anesthesia in pediatric dermatology
What dermatologists need to know about workplace disability accommodations under the ADA
Legally Speaking ... Robert M. Portman, JD, MPP, is a health care attorney with Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville, in Washington, DC, and serves as legal counsel for the AAD and AADA. ... By Jason Qu, JD, and Robert M. Portman, JD, MPP, January 1, 2025 Every month, DermWorld ...
Dermatology at a 'disadvantage'
Enrollment in Medicare Advantage continues to grow. What does it mean for you and your patients? ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, December 1, 2024 Over 67 million people in the United States receive health care coverage through Medicare. ... However, a growing number have begun to defect
A near miss
Dermatologists discuss patient safety issues in procedural dermatology. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, December 1, 2024 The 2000 landmark report by the Institute of Medicine, ... To Err Is Human: Building a Safer Health System ushered in the patient safety movement in the modern era, bringing
The Venetian antithesis: Treating median canaliform nail dystrophy
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Oct. 4, 2023 Vol. 5, No. 40 Tony Bennett may have left his heart in San Francisco, but mine remains in Venice. ... (The editorial staff of DWI&I offer our sincerest condolences to the families of those who perished, and our prayers for recovery
Promising therapeutic developments for cutaneous lupus erythematosus: Interfering with interferon – Part II – Focus on Anifrolumab
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Sept. 13, 2023 Vol. 5, No. 37 This is an exciting time for cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE). Recently published findings from three clinical trials show substantial progress in developing more targeted, efficacious, and better-tolerated medications for patients with CLE, particularly by inhibiting the production
No longer flailing with Flegel disease
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD April 19, 2023 Vol. 5, No. 16 I was a toddler in 1958 when Heinz Flegel described ... hyperkeratosis lenticularis perstans (HLP) a 50-year-old man with persistent lesions on his dorsal feet and lower extremities. (1) In the ensuing decades, other than the clinical
Complications of silicone injections: persistence, stigma, and treatment
By Howa Yeung, MD, MSc, FAAD Jan. 18, 2023 Vol. 5, No. 3 Walking in with a cane and reporting his severe skin pain, a patient of mine recalled travelling with their friend to get buttock injections in a hotel room in another state over a decade ago. ... The
Researching therapeutic reformation of the capillary malformation: Arteriovenous Malformation Syndrome
By Warren R. Heymann, MD June 17, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 24 Small cutaneous lesions may have profound systemic implications. Astute dermatologists will recognize these lesions and assess patients accordingly, often to the surprise of referring physicians and patients alike. ... The Capillary Malformation – Arteriovenous Malformation (CM-AVM) syndrome was
The 2020 vision for nemolizumab in atopic dermatitis
By Warren R. Heymann, MD March 11, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 10 Over the past decade, I have noticed an inversion of the ratio of patients with severe psoriasis versus atopic dermatitis (AD) in my practice. The biologic revolution has clearly favored those afflicted with psoriasis; although dupilumab has improved
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
AAD Board of Directors shed light on the strategic plan’s impact on members
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... Throughout the course of a five-week series, members of the AAD Board of Directors share their thinking on Academy programs that are meaningful and initiatives that might need improvement. In their dynamic, yet transparent Q&As,
March 7
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / MARCH 7, 2018 ... Is MIPS a burden? Tell CMS and get full credit in 2018. Academy election results announced ABD requests Mohs subspecialty certification AAD relocates headquarters Conversion therapy still
Diversifying the specialty can result in high quality access to dermatologic care
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... Diversifying the specialty can result in high-quality access to dermatologic care Providing access to dermatologic care continues to present challenges in dermatology with demand for services outstripping supply in many locations nationwide. As such, access
Joint position statement educates policymakers on safe in-office preparation of buffered lidocaine by dermatologists
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... The scrutiny dermatology continues to face when it comes to the safe in-office preparation of buffered lidocaine (and other in-office preparations) is daunting for the specialty-at-large. To help advocate for the continued practice of safe
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
Sebaceous carcinoma — Double trouble
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD July 23, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 29 Sebaceous carcinoma (SC, aka sebaceous gland carcinoma) is double trouble — the cancer itself and its potential association with the Muir-Torre syndrome (MTS). ... SC is an aggressive malignancy that develops from the sebaceous glands. SC is
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
Topical isotretinoin for ichthyoses: Striving for an “A” grade
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Nov. 20, 2024 Vol. 6, No. 47 Two meaningful events changed my life in 1982 — my marriage and the introduction of isotretinoin. Forty-two years later, both remain front and center. Attending the focus session "Think like an expert about ichthyosis" at the AAD
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
Pathway to reducing medical errors
By Jason B. Lee, MD, FAAD June 26, 2024 Vol. 6, No. 26 The 2000 landmark report by the Institute of Medicine ... To Err Is Human: Building a Safer Health System ushered in the patient safety movement in the modern era. (1) The report highlighted nearly 98,000 hospital deaths
Reflections on infantile perianal pyramidal protrusion and Hippocrates
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD May 29, 2024 Vol. 6, No. 22 Patient safety and quality improvement have been at the forefront of medical care since the publication of "To Err is Human: Building a Safer Health System" by the Institute of Medicine, which estimated that as many as
Caveat mTOR revisited: Neurofibromatosis
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Feb. 14, 2024 Vol. 6, No. 7 An abridged version of this commentary was published in "A Clinician's Perspective" in the April 2023 issue of the JAAD. ... It is understandable how dermatologists may forget about many details of rare genodermatoses after taking their
Navigating drug shortages and more: Strategies and solutions
Answers in Practice ... By Olivia Barry, Manager, Practice Management, February 1, 2024 Each month, DermWorld ... tackles issues "in practice" for dermatologists. This month, practice management staff explains how to navigate drugs shortages and more. Prescription drug shortages are a persistent and complex challenge across dermatology. What is the
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
In the event of an emergency: Be prepared
Answers in Practice ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, January 1, 2024 DermWorld ... talks to Kevin Crawford, MD, FAAD, from Forefront Dermatology in Seymour, Indiana, about office preparedness planning for emergency events. DermWorld: Tell us about your practice. Dr. Crawford: I practice medicine in the state of Indiana and
FTC proposed rule on non-compete clauses: What are the implications for dermatologists?
Legally Speaking ... Robert M. Portman, JD, MPP, is a health care attorney with Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville, in Washington, DC, and serves as legal counsel for the AAD and AADA. ... By Natalie Lorenz, JD, Ben Tesdahl, JD, and Robert M. Portman, JD, MPP, January 1, 2024 Every
Medical malpractice stress syndrome
Legally Speaking ... Clifford Warren Lober, MD, JD, presents legal dilemmas in dermatology every other month. He is a dermatologist in practice in Florida and a partner in the law firm Lober, Brown, and Lober. ... By Clifford Warren Lober, MD, JD, August 1, 2019 Question: What is medical malpractice
All over the map
Biosimilar substitution laws passed in 50 states, but details vary ... Feature ... By Jan Bowers, Contributing Writer, March 1, 2022 When the Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act, also known as the Biosimilars Act, was signed into law in 2010, it was supposed to usher in an era of
Examining the monograph
Dissecting the FDA’s proposed rule on the over-the-counter sunscreen monograph and what dermatologists might expect in the coming years. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, assistant managing editor, November 1, 2020 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been regulating sunscreen since the beginning of the monograph system in
Surviving and thriving after a natural disaster
Answers in Practice ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, September 1, 2023 DermWorld ... talks to Mary Lupo, MD, FAAD, from the Lupo Center for Aesthetic and General Dermatology in New Orleans, about how to prepare your practice for a natural disaster. Mary Lupo, MD, FAAD ... DermWorld: Tell us
In the health care loop
Answers in Practice ... By Victoria Houghton, Managing Editor, July 1, 2023 Randa Khoury, MD, FAAD ... DermWorld ... talks to Randa Khoury, MD, FAAD, a dermatologist with the Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group (MAPMG), about what it’s like to work in a single-payer model health care system. DermWorld: Tell us
Is your practice ready for coding in 2023 and beyond?
Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, Manager, Lead Coding and Reimbursement Strategist, March 1, 2023 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld ... Coding Consult. Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . As health care continues to evolve,
Challenging patient scenarios
Answers in Practice ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, January 1, 2023 DermWorld ... talks to Melissa Mauskar, MD, FAAD, associate professor of dermatology and obstetrics and gynecology at UT Southwestern Medical Center, about how to approach difficult conversations with patients. DermWorld: Tell us about your practice. Melissa Mauskar, MD,
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... January 1, 2023 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Mallory Abate, MD, FAAD In October’s ... Dialogues in Dermatology , Dr. Scott Elman, double board-certified internist and dermatologist, discusses important "new medications
AADA members and their patients bring key dermatologic issues to the Hill
Facts at your Fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, January 1, 2023 The AADA Legislative Conference returned in-person to Capitol Hill this past September, bringing critical dermatologic issues before members of Congress. Attendees included physicians, patients, patient advocates, and dermatology practice administrators. ... AADA members unable to attend the
Preventing payment appeals
Cracking the Code ... Dr. Miller, who is in private practice in Yorba Linda, California, represents the American Academy of Dermatology on the AMA-CPT Advisory Committee. ... By Alexander Miller, MD, October 3, 2016 Prior Cracking the Code columns have focused upon common billing errors and appeals strategies. However, a
Addressing online misinformation with patients
Answers in Practice ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor , November 1, 2022 DermWorld ... talks to Karan Lal, DO, MS, FAAD, from Affiliated Dermatology in Scottsdale, Arizona, about how to discuss online misinformation with patients. DermWorld: Tell us about your practice. Dr. Lal: I work at Affiliated Dermatology in
Re-examining physician mental health
Facts at your Fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, September 1, 2022 According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), approximately 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. has experienced a mental illness in the past year, with an increase in observed prevalence over the last decade. Additional
Is ivermectin an old drug with new tricks?
By Temitayo Ogunleye, MD, FAAD Sept. 15, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 37 Most of us are familiar with the use of oral ivermectin in the setting of treating extensive or resistant scabetic or lice infestations, or more rarely (in the United States but very commonly globally) for conditions such as
Keeping abreast of drug-induced cutaneous lupus
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Aug. 4, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 31 Tom Hanks, as Commander Jim Lovell in the movie ... Apollo 13, lamented that the world was not watching their onboard video, compared to Neil Armstrong’s moon landing a year earlier. Reality dictates that the seminal breakthroughs
Nailing down the treatment for ungual melanoma in situ
By Adam Rubin, MD April 21, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 16 In the recent ... Dermatologic Surgery manuscript "Nail Unit Melanoma In Situ Treated with Mohs Micrographic Surgery" (1), Dr. Divya Srivastava and her colleagues at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center demonstrated the effectiveness of the combination of
For patients with erythropoietic protoporphyria the tide has come in
By Warren Heymann, MD May 12, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 19 Oct. 8, 2019, was an eventful day for patients with erythopoietic protoporphyria (EPP) in the United States, when the FDA announced its approval of afamelanotide (Scenesse). (1) The drug was first approved in Italy in 2010. (2) ... Patients
Studying skin aging never gets old: The potential role of oxytocin
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Oct. 14, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 41 Every day, dermatologists address patient concerns about their aging skin — whether they are presenting for medical, surgical, or cosmetic problems. Extrinsic factors such as ultraviolet light and smoking resulting in a leathery, coarsely wrinkled appearance are well
Spironolactone: An increasingly recognized hero in acne therapy
By David A. Wetter, MD July 1, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 26 In 1983, Bonnie Tyler released the catchy and powerful anthem, "Holding Out for a Hero." Emotion exudes from the lyrics: ... I need a hero I’m holding out for a hero ‘til the morning light He’s gotta be
Home at last
... By Warren R. Heymann, MD Jan. 20, 2018 (This is a continuation of posts about my mother. Please see "Happy 95th Birthday Mom! A Birthday Wish in the Era of ‘Value-Based’ Healthcare" June 5, 2016 and "Medical Ego Inflation and a Lesson from Mom" October 31, 2016) ...
Holiday wishes, Darwin, and dermatology
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Dec. 21, 2018 In 1835, Charles Darwin visited the Galápagos Islands for only 5 weeks as a naturalist on the HMS Beagle; it was his perceptive assessment of finches that congealed his view of natural selection, which was published in 1859 in ... On the
Dermatologists will increasingly meet mammalian meat allergy
By Warren R. Heymann, MD March 20, 2019 Vol 1, No. 2 It has been a decade since Van Nunen et al detailed 25 patients living in a tick-endemic region of Sydney, Australia, who developed a red meat allergy following large, local reactions to tick bites. (1) Tick-induced mammalian meat
Dermatologists cannot be lax about acquired cutis laxa
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Jan. 28, 2019 Acral localized acquired cutis laxa. Loose, redundant skin on the volar finger pads bilaterally that gave them a flat, rounded appearance. ... Credit: ... JAAD From the time I was a medical student, I have always been fascinated by the "little old
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,
41’s gracious contribution to skin cancer awareness
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Dec. 1, 2018 Skin lesions are observed on photographs, television, and in the movies. Whether it is Bill Clinton’s rosacea, Richard Gere’s Becker’s nevus, or Mikhail Gorbachev’s port wine stain, I have to consciously ignore these conditions to concentrate on why I am watching them
Happy 4th of July from DI&I
By Warren R. Heymann, MD July 3, 2018 George Washington contracted smallpox when he was 19 years old. Although he nearly succumbed to the disease, he survived with pockmark scars and life-long immunity. (1) He and other founders recognized the severity of smallpox and its threat to their independence and
Dermatopathology reports about basal cell carcinoma margins cannot be marginal
By Warren R. Heymann, MD July 30, 2018 ... Significant portions of residual basal cell carcinoma can be missed in the dermis (A) or subcutaneous fat (B). Small nests are highly unlikely to be detected by serial cross-sections (C). The line from the transparency is visible in A and B
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
Hallelujah! A negative comorbidity study: Putting comorbidities in perspective
By Warren R. Heymann, MD July 30, 2016 Upon reading the title "Assessment of the risk of cardiovascular disease in patients with rosacea," I was braced for yet another reason why we should invest in cardiac nuclear scans in our dermatology office instead of a new laser. ... Recently, we
An association of rosacea with risk of glioma? More research please!
By Warren R. Heymann, MD May 9, 2016 Egeberg A, et al. Association of rosacea with risk for glioma in a Danish nationwide cohort study. JAMA Dermatology 2016; 152: 541-545. ... A nationwide cohort study of the Danish population of all citizens older than 18 over a 14-year period (1997-2011),
A burning question: Should patients receive the zoster vaccine after an episode of shingles?
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Oct. 26, 2016 The question as to whether a patient should receive the vaccine after having had herpes zoster (HZ) has been asked since the initial release of the vaccine. There has been remarkably little data to help guide the clinician. ... The importance of
The risk of melanoma in adults with giant pigmented nevi
By Warren R. Heymann, MD May 27, 2016 Giant pigmented nevi (GPN, defined in reference 1 as > 20 cm in an adult) are among the most challenging lesions from so many perspectives. When diagnosed in childhood, questions from parents regarding the risk of melanoma, approach to monitoring, managing, and
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
Could human polyomaviruses cause grover disease?
By Warren R. Heymann, MD May 5, 2017 Clinical images of a man with Grover disease. A, papulovesicular rash on the trunk evolving to crusts and keratotic erosions. B, Zoomed-in image. ... Credit: ... JAAD My profound dermatologic experience in 1970 was the embarrassment I endured abruptly leaving Vincent Chiarello’s
Sirolimus for microcystic lymphatic malformations: Caviar for frog spawn
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Jan. 23, 2017 Recently, our understanding of lymphatic malformations (LMs) has vastly expanded. Genetic advances have focused on the PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway allowing the use of mTOR inhibitors for those lesions involved in this pathway. As noted in a previous post (Rapalogs for vascular lesions: Caveat
Generalized multinucleate cell angiohistiocytomas and thoughts on diagnostic first impressions
By Warren R. Heymann, MD April 1, 2017 I became aware of multinucleate cell angiohistiocytomas (MCA) when I learned of an article published by friends who reported the first cases in the United States (1). The following abstract by Smolle et al (2) accurately described the entity, and my concept
Here’s looking at you, KID
By Warren R. Heymann, MD April 7, 2017 Late skin findings in lethal keratitis-ichthyosis-deafness syndrome. Intertriginous hyperkeratosis and denudation in a patient with GJB2 p.A88V mutation. ... Credit: ... JAAD Keratitis, ichthyosis, and deafness (KID) syndrome is a rare genodermatosis associated with mutations in the GJB2 gene, which encodes connexin
Long-term care planning
Money Matters ... David B. Snyder, JD, CLU ... ® ... , is an attorney, author, and financial advisor at the wealth management firm OJM Group. He covers financial issues for dermatologists in this quarterly ... Dermatology World column. ... By David B. Snyder, JD, CLU, March 1, 2019 What
Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993
Legally Speaking ... Clifford Warren Lober, MD, JD, presents legal dilemmas in dermatology every other month. He is a dermatologist in practice in Florida and a partner in the law firm Lober, Brown, and Lober. ... By Clifford Warren Lober, MD, JD, February 1, 2019 Question: My office manager is
Provider playbook
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... Nurse practitioners intensify efforts to expand scope of practice ... Nurse practitioners intensify efforts to expand scope of practice ... By Jan Bowers, contributing writer When the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the U.S. in 2020, nurse practitioners (NPs)
Side gig
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... What can physicians do in addition to clinical services, and how do you get started? ... What can physicians do in addition to clinical services, and how do you get started? ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor While
June
Issue ... June January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... I’m tired What's hot ... This month's news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ... Understanding the dermatologic manifestations of COVID-19 Feature ... CBD:
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Issue ... December January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... Thank you, Alex What's hot ... This month's news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ... Why does COVID-19 result in multisystem inflammatory syndrome
November
Issue ... November January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... It’s always the gluten What's hot ... This month's news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ... How is structural racism affecting atopic dermatitis
Practical steps to an environmentally friendly office
Answers in Practice ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, March 1, 2021 DermWorld ... talks to David Fivenson, MD, — founder of Fivenson Dermatology in Ann Arbor, Michigan — about steps his practice has taken to reduce its carbon footprint. DermWorld: Tell us about your practice. Dr. Fivenson: I’ve been
Summary of MIPS 2021 changes
Answers in Practice ... By Faiza Wasif, MPH, manager, practice management, February 1, 2021 Each month DermWorld ... tackles issues "in practice" for dermatologists. This month Faiza Wasif, MPH, the Academy’s Practice Management manager, offers a summary of MIPS changes in 2021. CMS released the final Quality Payment Program (QPP)
Dermatologists remain divided on artificial intelligence
Facts at your fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, January 1, 2021 Once limited to the realm of sci-fi, artificial intelligence (AI) and augmented intelligence (AuI) tools are now in early stages of development. While AI and AuI tools in dermatology may have assistive and efficiency potential, they also
Why does COVID-19 result in multisystem inflammatory syndrome in some children and adolescents?
Clinical Applications ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, December 1, 2020 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, talks with Adrienne Randolph, MD, MS, about her
Evaluation and management in 2021: Part 3
Cracking the code ... Dr. Miller, who is in private practice in Yorba Linda, California, represents the American Academy of Dermatology on the AMA-CPT Advisory Committee. ... By Alexander Miller, MD, November 1, 2020 Test your knowledge: Evaluation and management in 2021: Part 3 ... Take the quiz to see
EHR optimization 101
What should you be doing to make the most out of your electronic health record (EHR) system? ... Answers in Practice ... By Swapna Bhatia, MPH, manager, Health Technology & Informatics , August 1, 2020 Each month Dermatology World ... tackles issues "in practice" for dermatologists. This month Swapna Bhatia,
Transitioning to teledermatology over night
Answers in Practice ... By Victoria Houghton, managing editor, July 1, 2020 Sara Perkins, MD ... Dermatology World ... talked to Sara Perkins, MD, from Yale School of Medicine’s Department of Dermatology, about the successful transition of the ambulatory practice from a completely office-based practice to a primarily teledermatology model.
Cutaneous findings of COVID-19 in a pandemic hot zone
Clinical Applications ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, July 1, 2020 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Dermatology World ... talked to Joanna Harp, MD, director of the inpatient dermatology
Employment-related legal considerations during COVID-19: Part II
Legally Speaking ... Robert M. Portman, JD, MPP, is a health care attorney with Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville, in Washington, DC, and serves as legal counsel for the AAD and AADA. ... By Megan La Suer, JD, MHA, Rob Portman, JD, MPP, and Ben Tesdahl, JD, June 1, 2020
Finding Zen in medicine
Balance in practice ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, May 1, 2020 "It’s something I would have never thought I’d do," recalls Adam Rotunda, MD, assistant clinical professor of dermatology at the University of California, Irvine and a Mohs surgeon in private practice, in Newport Beach, California. Several years prior,
Workplace violence
Legally Speaking ... Clifford Warren Lober, MD, JD, presents legal dilemmas in dermatology every other month. He is a dermatologist in practice in Florida and a partner in the law firm Lober, Brown, and Lober. ... By Clifford Warren Lober, MD, JD, June 3, 2019 Question: What is workplace violence?
Skin in the news
Facts at your Fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, content specialist, April 2, 2018 In 2017, the Academy generated more than 8.8 billion media impressions in print and online — akin to reaching each person in the United States more than 26 times. Nevertheless, the year’s overall total marked a slight
This month's news from across the specialty
What's hot ... February 1, 2020 In this monthly column, members of ... Dermatology World 's Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... EDWARD COHEN, MD, MHSc Apremilast, an oral inhibitor of phosphodiesterase 4, was approved in 2014 for the treatment of psoriasis and psoriatic
Sexual harassment
Legally Speaking ... Clifford Warren Lober, MD, JD, presents legal dilemmas in dermatology every other month. He is a dermatologist in practice in Florida and a partner in the law firm Lober, Brown, and Lober. ... By Clifford Warren Lober, MD, JD, February 1, 2020 Question: What is sexual harassment?
You suspect a colleague is committing health care fraud. What next?
Legally Speaking ... Robert M. Portman, JD, MPP, is a health care attorney with Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville, in Washington, DC, and serves as legal counsel for the AAD and AADA. ... By Christina L. Krysinski, JD, and Robert M. Portman, JD, May 1, 2019 Fraudulent billing practices cause
The evolution of education
From the President ... Dr. Olbricht served as Academy president from March 2018 to March 2019. ... By Suzanne Olbricht, MD, November 1, 2018 Notecards, notepads, pens, card catalogs, and textbooks. These are the objects I used in order to study in medical school and residency as I sat in
Trialing it out
In Practice ... Craig Leonardi, MD, from Central Dermatology in St. Louis, specializes in treatment of moderate to severe psoriasis and other dermatologic diseases. He is also an adjunct professor of dermatology at St. Louis University Medical School. ... By Victoria Houghton, assistant managing editor, July 2, 2018 Dermatology World
Taking the pain out of prior authorization denials
Answers in Practice ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, January 1, 2020 Dermatology World talks with Martina Porter, MD, at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, about how she has mastered the prior authorization appeal process. Dr. Porter is co-director of the Clinical Laboratory for Epidemiology and Applied Research in Skin
Expanding your cosmetic services
In Practice ... Beth Santmyire-Rosenberger, MD, PhD, is the owner of Appalachian Spring Dermatology, PLLC, in Fairmont, West Virginia. ... By Victoria Houghton, managing editor, May 1, 2019 Dermatology World talks with Beth Santmyire-Rosenberger, MD, PhD, from Appalachian Spring Dermatology, PLLC, in Fairmont, West Virginia, about how to expand the
Dermatology heads to Capitol Hill
Facts at your Fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, December 3, 2018 The contentious midterm election season has concluded, but the impact from the 2018 AADA Legislative Conference is still going strong. In July, physicians, patients, patient advocates, dermatology nurses, and dermatology practice administrators gathered in Washington, D.C. to
Key components of evaluation and management: Physical examination
Cracking the Code ... Dr. Miller, who is in private practice in Yorba Linda, California, represents the American Academy of Dermatology on the AMA-CPT Advisory Committee. ... By Alexander Miller, MD, July 1, 2018 There are three "key components" used to determine levels of Evaluation and Management (E/M) services. The
Evaluation and management: Selecting the codes
Cracking the Code ... Dr. Miller, who is in private practice in Yorba Linda, California, represents the American Academy of Dermatology on the AMA-CPT Advisory Committee. ... By Alexander Miller, MD, September 3, 2018 You have evaluated a patient, and now it is time to select an appropriate level of
MUE, MAI, and you
Cracking the Code ... Dr. Miller, who is in private practice in Yorba Linda, California, represents the American Academy of Dermatology on the AMA-CPT Advisory Committee. ... By Alexander Miller, MD, June 3, 2019 Test your knowledge: MUE, MAI, and you ... Take the quiz to see if you're up
Obituaries
Obituaries ... By Jerry Graff, MD, June 3, 2019 The Academy recently learned with sorrow of the passing of the following members of the dermatologic community. ... JON GARRY BEIDLER, MD, of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, Dec. 30, 2018, at age 82. Trained in dermatology at University of Pennsylvania and practiced in
Refusal of medical treatment
Legally Speaking ... Clifford Warren Lober, MD, JD, presents legal dilemmas in dermatology every other month. He is a dermatologist in practice in Florida and a partner in the law firm Lober, Brown, and Lober. ... By Clifford Warren Lober, MD, October 1, 2019 Question: When can a patient refuse
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 ...
Wait no more
In Practice ... By Victoria Houghton, managing editor, September 3, 2018 Dermatology World talks with Benjamin Chong, MD, MSCS service chief of dermatology at Parkland Health and Hospital System in Dallas about how he addressed long wait times. ... Dermatology World: Describe the access issues with the dermatology clinic at
U.S. cancer projections: As nationwide rates increase, skin cancer incidence falls
Facts at your fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, May 1, 2022 While the long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on public health is still being calculated, the latest data from the American Cancer Society (ACS) projects a slight increase in new cancer cases and deaths in the year
What's new in pediatric dermatology?
Experts break down diagnoses you didn't know about 10 years ago ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, April 1, 2022 The world looked different in 2012, particularly in the world of medicine. Among the many changes of the last decade, new diagnoses have emerged within the field of
Demonstrating the value of dermatologic care to state legislators
Ask the Expert ... By Victoria Houghton, Managing Editor, April 1, 2022 DermWorld ... spoke to Victoria Pasko, assistant director of State Policy for the American Academy of Dermatology Association (AADA), about the Academy’s participation in the National Conference of State Legislatures. DermWorld: The AADA recently participated in the National