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Key messaging in social media about acne
By communicating these key messages on acne, you can help position the specialty while increasing your credibility and raising the profile of your practice. These include the causes of acne, how to care for it, and treatment options.
Acne clinical guideline
Access the Academy's guidelines of care for acne vulgaris. This page provides convenient, at-a-glance highlights from the full guidelines, providing dermatologists with the most important clinical information.
The “rope” sign is knot pathognomonic: Autoimmunity ties the etiologies together
The “rope” sign is a dramatic finding presenting as a linear to curvilinear cords (“cordonifom”) on the lateral chest. It was originally described as an uncommon, but specific feature of Interstitial Granulomatous Dermatitis with Arthritis (IGDA), and has been considered pathognomonic for that disorder. That perspective is no longer tenable.
Stress^2 + Hormones^2 = Acne^2
Learn more about Stress + Hormones = Acne at aad.org
Can topical ketoconazole tip the scales for acne vulgaris?
Read the October 21, 2020 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on topical ketoconazole and acne vulgaris.
Memories of pneumocystis pneumonia and thoughts of prophylaxis
My childhood friend Alan was a rotating surgical resident at Methodist Hospital in Houston when he saw my brother Andrew in the ICU. “Warren, I think you better come here ASAP.” Thirty-six years ago, the first sight of my severely jaundiced brother, with nasal necrosis (presumably mucormycosis), and a chest
JAKne is on the horizon
Read the July 27, 2022 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on JAK and acne.
Got milk? Got acne?
I loved to drink milk as a kid – I would guzzle it. I was on the chunky side, so my mother encouraged me to have skim milk to cut down on the calories. I never really cared for it, but she did the shopping. As a teenager I also
Talking points: Benzene found in acne care products
The Academy has developed key messages for dermatologists regarding the Valisure report that found the chemical benzene in acne products containing benzoyl peroxide.
Learning module: Acne and rosacea
Explore the acne and rosacea learning module. The purpose of the module is to help medical students develop a clinical approach to the evaluation and initial management of patients who present with suspicious lesions.
Think that DIY acne trick is helping? Here’s what dermatologists want you to know
Board-certified dermatologist provides tips for clearer skin ahead of Acne Awareness Month ROSEMONT, Ill. (May 27, 2025) — Acne is one of the most common skin conditions, affecting nearly 85% of people at some point in their lives. With people increasingly turning to social media for skin care advice, at-home
Acne necrotica: A real head-scratcher
Acne necrotica is a puzzling, under-recognized disorder that may be very distressing for afflicted patients. Further research into the pathogenesis of this lymphocytic folliculitis is warranted so that more specific therapies can be developed.
Adherence to acne treatments: Flipped sides of the coin for physicians and patients
It takes a motivated, dedicated patient to adhere to their prescribed acne regimen. According to Moradi Tuchayi et al, primary nonadherence occurs when the medication is not even started.
A novel sebum inhibitor for acne vulgaris: A slick maneuver
What a pleasure it is to think about a novel treatment for acne! Honestly, have you gotten excited learning that the “same old, same old” is now available in a cloth or foam?
An acne vaccine to make patients happy CAMPers?
When walking back to my office after receiving my flu shot, I thought about how wonderful it be to have a preventive therapy for common dermatologic disorders such as acne. That may not be so far-fetched.
Say it ain’t so: Dark chocolate exacerbates acne!
Diet and acne has always been controversial. When I was a child I heard that pizza and chocolate could lead to break-outs; over time that was relegated to be a myth (thank goodness).
Acne supplement
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How to treat acne
Board-certified dermatologist offers skin care advice to help you get the best results from your acne treatment ROSEMONT, Ill. (November 17, 2022) — Acne is the most common skin condition in the United States, affecting up to 50 million Americans annually. As your body’s largest organ, it’s important to take
Acne: The drought is over
After years of recycling the same ingredients, dermatologists have novel acne treatments and formulations available — with more on the horizon. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, assistant managing editor, February 1, 2021 Over the past few years, an incredible amount of innovation has taken place for the treatment of
You’ll want these new, updated acne guidelines from JAAD
As part of its commitment to promote dermatologic research and ensure the highest-quality patient care, the Academy published updated guidelines of care for the management of acne vulgaris on Jan. 30.
Acne/rosacea
Putting muscle into isotretinoin laboratory testing isn’t chopped liver! Stress2 + Hormones2 = Acne2 The rosy reality of coffee Why we do what we do Scarred by dogma: Revising recommendations for surgery and isotretinoin use A novel sebum inhibitor for acne vulgaris: A slick maneuver Got milk? Got acne? Low
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
Clinical guidelines
Access the Academy's resources on clinical guidelines. These include guidelines on acne, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, skin cancers, surgery, and more.
What’s new in the management of acne vulgaris?
Clinical Applications ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, May 1, 2024 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, DermWorld ... Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, talks with John
Learning module: Newborn skin disease: birthmarks
Access the newborn skin disease: birthmarks learning module. The purpose of the module is to help medical students develop a clinical approach to the evaluation and initial management of patients who present with acne and/or rosacea.
Fifty shades of black salve
Diet and acne has always been controversial. When I was a child I heard that pizza and chocolate could lead to break-outs; over time that was relegated to be a myth (thank goodness).
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
How to treat a deep, painful pimple at home
Acne tips from a board-certified dermatologist ROSEMONT, Ill. (October 18, 2023) — Acne can be bothersome, especially when you have a deep, painful pimple, which is caused by nodular or cystic acne. Unlike other forms of acne, such as whiteheads or blackheads, acne nodules and cysts develop deep under your
Burden of Skin Disease briefs
Access briefs on the skin diseases examined in the 2016 Burden of Skin Disease report. These briefs cover a large variety of conditions, including acne, congenital abnormalities, drug eruptions, conditions of the hair and nails, psoriasis, rosocea, skin cancer, wounds, and more.
Forever young with chocolate
Recently we discussed how dark chocolate can exacerbate acne. How many times have you heard a patient complain that it’s just not fair – they’re getting wrinkles and are still breaking out? Here is some good news!
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
Deeper thoughts about acne keloidalis nuchae
DermWorld Insights and Inquiries ... By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD, February 1, 2026 Vol. 8, No. 2 Wallace Clark taught me the truism that thinking often ceases when a diagnosis is rendered. The clinical diagnosis of acne keloidalis nuchae (AKN) is straightforward. Embarrassingly, I had not given much thought
How aligned are Redditor-driven recommendations with the current AAD acne guidelines?
Clinical Applications ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, October 1, 2024 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, DermWorld ... Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, talks with Justin
June 1, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 1, 2022 ... What’s new in adult acne over the last two years? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Granulomatous cheilitis — Back to the Future Derm Coding Consult : Cigna’s
June 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
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
March 5, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 5, 2025 ... Is there a link between oral minoxidil and pericardial effusion? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Giving a NOD2 to Yao syndrome Higher cumulative dose of isotretinoin tied
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
February 25, 2026
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Feb. 25, 2026 ... Acne relapse after isotretinoin treatment DermWorld What’s Hot: cSCC and adjuvant radiation therapy Where to inject botulinum toxin for ‘bunny lines’ Predictors of drug survival of biologics
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
April 8, 2026
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 8, 2026 ... Does oral spironolactone improve acne in women? DermWorld What’s Hot: mRNA COVID vaccine and immune checkpoint inhibitor response Herbal medicines for psoriasis Efficacy of PDT and fractional
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
May 13, 2026
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 13, 2026 ... Beyond isotretinoin: Systemic therapies for acne DermWorld What’s Hot: Difamilast approval for pediatric AD patients UK recommends additional actions to minimize suicide risk from finasteride, dutasteride A
July 1, 2026
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 1, 2026 ... Spironolactone for acne in females: Evidence and recommendations DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Human papillomavirus 42 — Putting a finger on the pathogenesis of digital papillary adenocarcinomas
Idiopathic facial aseptic granuloma — Have we met?
I’m racking my brain wondering if I have ever seen a case of idiopathic facial aseptic granuloma (IFAG)– I know that I never made the diagnosis because I had never heard the term until I read the first reference. I surmise that I have seen and misdiagnosed it as an
What's hot?
What's hot ... August 23, 2018 In this monthly column, members of the ... Dermatology World Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Mallory Abate, MD ... Are you over-checking labs for your acne patients on isotretinoin? An article from the ... JAAD’ s Best of
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
June 2, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 2, 2021 ... Acne and enthesitis: Is there an association? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Touching on contact pemphigus and pemphigus-like eruptions due to imiquimod Derm Coding Consult : Applying
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
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... May 1, 2023 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Avery LaChance, MD, MPH, FAAD Despite previously published studies refuting the risk of inflammatory bowel disease with isotretinoin use, patients and families commonly
March 19, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 19, 2025 ... Association between actinic keratosis treatments and use of antihypertensives? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Mastering dermatology Laser and energy treatments for acne scarring Efficacy of upadacitinib vs.
July 14, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 14, 2021 ... Acne scarring treatments: What’s most effective? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Assessing the significance of a L ong- D eveloped H abit — The role of LDH
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
June 10, 2026
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 10, 2026 ... Suicidality reports in acne patients treated with isotretinoin, antidepressants Academy praises FDA for approving new sunscreen ingredient DermWorld What’s Hot: Treating isotretinoin-induced myalgias Ruxolitinib cream vs. triamcinolone
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
April 16, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 16, 2025 ... Is isotretinoin linked to psychiatric events for acne patients? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : The not-so-full body skin examination What every dermatologist should know about measles Is
May 10, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 10, 2023 ... Is spironolactone use for acne associated with increased risk for venous thromboembolism? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : PRAME sets its eyes on the road to fame How
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
April 19, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 19, 2023 ... Acne scars: Low-dose oral isotretinoin monotherapy vs. combined therapy with picosecond laser DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : No longer flailing with Flegel disease Academy mourns the passing
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
LED light therapy illuminated
The expanding role of LED therapy in acne and alopecia ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Senior Editor , September 1, 2026 LED therapy has stepped firmly into the spotlight. Part of the growing field of photobiomodulation (PBM), which includes low-level laser therapy, light-emitting diodes (LED), and red-light therapy, LED
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 28, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 28, 2021 ... Acne: Clindamycin-tretinoin vs. benzoyl peroxide-adapalene DermWorld Insights and Inquiries: Do not get burned by missing Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome Is daylight photodynamic therapy effective for actinic keratosis?
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
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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
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
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What is being recommended to patients on social media?
Facts at your Fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, October 1, 2023 Social media is abundant with skin care advice. A recent ... JAAD cross-sectional analysis of acne treatments on YouTube found that up to 91% of teens report using social media to access health information. However, who is
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This month's news from across the specialty
What's hot ... October 1, 2021 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Mallory Abate, MD, FAAD We all know how frustrating it can be when a patient’s acne returns after isotretinoin, requiring them to undergo
July 9, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 9, 2025 ... Do at-home LED devices for acne work? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Standard postoperative wound care practice may be all wet Academy mourns the passing of Ronald
Actinic keratosis guideline
Access information on the Academy's guidelines of care for actinic keratosis. This page provides convenient, at-a-glance highlights from the full guidelines, providing dermatologists with the most important clinical information.
Reconstruction after skin cancer resection clinical guideline
Access information on the Academy's guidelines of care for reconstruction after skin cancer resection. The guideline provides evidence-based recommendations for surgical reconstruction after resection of skin cancer once clear margins have been achieved.
July 24, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 24, 2024 ... Is there an association between benzoyl peroxide use and increased blood benzene levels? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Pancreatic panniculitis — Getting spooked by ghost cells AADA
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 23, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Feb. 23, 2022 ... Frontal fibrosing alopecia: The effects of sunscreens and moisturizers DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : The vexing verruciform xanthoma DermWorld Young Physician Focus : The patient experience —
January 6, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Jan. 6, 2021 ... Managing pain in hidradenitis suppurativa patients: A proposed algorithm DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Itching to see if polymerase chain reaction mite be the future of diagnosing
April 13, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 13, 2022 ... Is there an association between isotretinoin and adverse neuropsychiatric outcomes? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Early recognition of rituximab-induced late onset neutropenia is essential 2022 Academy election
February 28, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Feb. 28, 2024 ... Ciclosporin vs. methotrexate for young patients with atopic dermatitis DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Taming toxic erythema of chemotherapy with high-dose vitamin D Moisturizing cream with 20%
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,
March 3, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 3, 2021 ... The latest on the association between diet and acne DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Time to reassess messing around with steroids and psoriasis Is intralesional 5-FU effective
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
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
July 23, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 23, 2025 ... How to recognize a difficult squamous cell carcinoma DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Sebaceous carcinoma — Double trouble Exploring novel therapies for acne scar treatment Survival after
November 6, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / November 6, 2024 ... Do UV nail lamps increase cancer risk? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries: Lipoid proteinosis’ weak, hoarse cry is crying for targeted therapeutic intervention FDA warns against use or
January 15, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / January 15, 2025 ... Tretinoin vs. other topical therapies for photoaging DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Dupilumab treatment of bullous pemphigoid — Hoping for approval on the double DermWorld Coding Consult:
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
June 24, 2026
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 24, 2026 ... Skin care ingredients recommended by cosmetic dermatologists DermWorld What’s Hot: Fusion gene rearrangement in advanced melanoma Severe psoriasis relapse following tralokinumab for atopic dermatitis Is timolol gel
May 27, 2026
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 27, 2026 ... 5-fluorouracil and calcipotriene for actinic keratosis, keratinocyte carcinoma DermWorld What’s Hot: Imiquimod vs. radiotherapy for lentigo maligna Oral oxybutynin chloride, biologics for hidradenitis suppurativa Topical metformin vs.
Primary key messages
Whether it’s rashes, wrinkles, psoriasis, or melanoma, skin issues can have a serious impact on your health and well-being. What you see happening with your skin can be a helpful indicator of what’s happening inside your body.
August 5, 2026
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / August 5, 2026 ... Spironolactone for female pattern hair loss in younger women DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : The likely Lilliputian meaning of eosinophils in psoriasis Join AADA President Murad Alam
January 10, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Jan. 10, 2024 ... Intralesional MMR vaccine after failure of intralesional Candida antigen in patients with recalcitrant warts DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Beyond disfigurement — The potential for keratinocyte carcinoma
March 12, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 12, 2025 ... GLP-1RA medications and hair loss DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Antihypertensive agents and eczema — New data for older patients Combined oral contraceptives may be beneficial for
July 5, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 5, 2023 ... Petroleum jelly: Safety, myths, and misconceptions DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Reflections on reflectance confocal microscopy for diagnosing benign lichenoid keratoses Managing CLE with JAK inhibitors Homelessness
August 2, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / August 2, 2023 ... Isotretinoin for seborrheic dermatitis: A review DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Cellular neurothekeoma: A tribute to Barnhill and Mihm and a remembrance of Martin C. Mihm Jr.,
October 21, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / October 21, 2020 ... Can medical scribes boost physician profits? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Can topical ketoconazole tip the scales for acne vulgaris? Providing equitable dermatologic care for people with
February 4, 2026
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Feb. 4, 2026 ... Safety of oral minoxidil in pediatric patients DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Deeper thoughts about acne keloidalis nuchae Perioperative strategies for advanced melanoma, nonmelanoma skin cancers Characteristics
May 6, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 6, 2020 ... What dermatologic hazards are COVID-19 health care workers facing? DW Insights and Inquiries: Working up pernio — How far should you dip your toe in the water?
August 19, 2026
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / August 19, 2026 ... Potassium hydroxide vs. diclofenac for actinic keratosis DermWorld What’s Hot: Increase in tanning for Gen Z Tirzepatide-associated morbilliform drug eruption Energy-based devices for acne in skin of
New treatments for HIV and other STIs provide hope for better quality of life
Dermatologist discusses emerging treatments in LGBTQ+ healthcare SAN DIEGO (March 8, 2024) — LGBTQ+ individuals have unique skin care needs, including concerns about sexually transmitted infections (STI), like HIV, as well as acne and hair growth and removal, especially relating to hormone replacement therapy. With over 14 million U.S. adults
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
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
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
Topical minocycline for acne: A good Idea?
Concerns about the safety of minocycline have been increasing over the past two decades, with rare, serious adverse immunologic reactions including DRESS syndrome, pneumonitis, nephritis, autoimmune hepatitis, and a lupus-like syndrome.
July 1, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 1, 2020 ... Derm Coding Consult : E/M coding — What has changed? DW Insights and Inquiries : Spironolactone — An increasingly recognized hero in acne therapy Is it ethical
Spironolactone: An increasingly recognized hero in acne therapy
Read the July 1, 2020 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on spironolactone.
The future of skin aging may be found in the kitchen: 2026 American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting to highlight latest advancements in skin, hair, and nails
Leading dermatologists to present research and insights into hair health, acne, and chronic inflammatory conditions such as psoriasis and atopic dermatitis DENVER, COLO. (March 27, 2026) — As interest grows in how lifestyle factors can influence people’s appearance, dermatologists are taking a closer look at how diet may affect the
American Academy of Dermatology statement on Benzoyl Peroxide in OTC Personal Care Products
American Academy of Dermatology President Susan C. Taylor, MD, FAAD ROSEMONT, Ill. (March 24, 2025) — Recent reports have noted that benzoyl peroxide, a common acne-fighting ingredient available by prescription and over the counter, has the potential to break down into benzene. The American Academy of Dermatology is committed to
March 20, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 20, 2024 ... Combination imiquimod and 5-FU for treating AKs DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : San Diego AAD musings Talking points: Benzene found in acne care products Safety of dermatologic
March 13, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 13, 2024 ... Men with androgenetic alopecia may benefit from platelet-rich plasma DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Coming clean on chlorhexidine-induced dermatoses Roflumilast for the treatment of seborrheic dermatitis Potential
September 13, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Sept. 13, 2023 ... Are psoriasis biologics safe during conception, pregnancy? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Promising therapeutic developments for cutaneous lupus erythematosus: Interfering with interferon – Part II – Focus
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
February
Issue ... February January February March April May June July August September October November View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... All you need is love. What’s hot ... This month’s news from across the specialty DermWorld Insights and Inquiries ... Deeper thoughts about acne keloidalis
September
Issue ... September January February March April May June July August September October November View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... Let there be light What’s hot ... This month’s news from across the specialty DermWorld Insights and Inquiries ... Immune checkpoint inhibitor-induced lipodystrophy: Another affront
October
Issue ... October January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... We all know. What’s hot ... This month’s news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ... How aligned are Redditor-driven recommendations with the current
June 8, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 8, 2022 ... The administrative burden of prescribing isotretinoin DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Sweating over acquired idiopathic generalized anhidrosis AADA counters IPMG objections to iPLEDGE improvements Actinic keratosis guidelines
May
Issue ... May January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... Life is not always pretty. What’s hot ... This month’s news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ... What’s new in the management of
iPLEDGE changes
Ask the Expert ... By Apoorva Stull, Senior Manager, Advocacy Communications, April 1, 2024 DermWorld ... interviews John Barbieri, MD, MBA, FAAD, co-chair of the Academy’s Acne Guidelines Workgroup, about important changes to the iPLEDGE program. DermWorld : In a win for the AADA, dermatologists, and their patients, the FDA
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
Read all about it: Dermatology's media impact
Facts at your Fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, April 1, 2019 There’s nothing fake about this news: In 2018, the Academy generated nearly 9 billion media impressions in print and online. Despite the unpredictability of the current media landscape, the specialty’s public impact has remained stable with a
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
Dermatology antibiotic prescription trends
Facts at your fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, November 1, 2019 As antibiotic resistance has increasingly captured the attention of the media and global health organizations, physicians have found themselves under more pressure to monitor their antibiotic prescription habits. Although overall antibiotic prescribing by dermatologists decreased by 36.6%
Dermatology doubles media presence in 2020
Facts at your fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, August 1, 2021 Last year, dermatology-related topics generated a record-breaking 36 billion print, broadcast, and online media impressions — more than double the total coverage in 2019. This sharp increase is likely tied to COVID-19, specifically news items on COVID-related
Dermatology snags the spotlight
Facts at your fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, April 1, 2020 Dermatology remained a hot news topic in 2019, generating a record 13.2 billion print, broadcast, and online media impressions — a 48% increase from last year. Web traffic to public content on the newly updated AAD.org also
An appetite for healthy skin
Take the short quiz below to evaluate your knowledge of diet's impact on the skin. ... November 1, 2020 Diet and the skin ... Can you separate fact from fiction? Put your knowledge to the test. ... Exclusion diets can clear patients' atopic dermatitis. ... True or false? ... Dietary
Academy response to benzene petition on benzoyl peroxide products
ROSEMONT (March 8, 2024) — The American Academy of Dermatology Association is aware of a recent petition filed with the FDA describing formation of benzene in products containing benzoyl peroxide that are exposed to elevated temperatures. The American Academy of Dermatology Association and its members are committed to the health
Dermatology maintains strong media presence
Facts at your fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, June 1, 2022 Last year, dermatology-related topics generated 26.4 billion print, broadcast, and online media impressions. While coverage of skin cancer and acne has historically garnered the most media attention year to year, skin care and medical dermatology emerged as
Journal of Investigative Dermatology
Cutting giant congenital nevi down to size molecularly I never wanted chaperones — until now An acne vaccine to make patients happy CAMPers? The rosy reality of coffee Aha! The iodide paradox now makes sense! A future therapeutic Harlequin Romance? A string of (clinical) pearls about drug-induced linear IgA disease
Educating the public — Your expertise is essential
Last March, COVID-19 shut down the nation. But after 300,000,000 (and counting) COVID-19 vaccinations, we are opening up again; headed in a positive direction. Throughout it all, the public have learned that dermatologists are the experts on new and emerging science relating to the skin manifestations of the coronavirus —
July 8, 2026
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 8, 2026 ... Potassium monitoring in older females taking spironolactone DermWorld What’s Hot: Preoperative antibiotic prophylaxis and penicillin allergy Topical vs. systemic corticosteroids for DRESS syndrome Which JAK inhibitor shows
Few words make a dermatologist grimace more than ‘iPLEDGE.’
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, August 1, 2024 Since its inception in 2005, the rigorous and often unyielding pregnancy risk mitigation program has made treating cystic acne a true challenge. While we all support safe use
Evaluation and management in 2021: Part 2
Cracking the code ... Dr. Miller, who is in private practice in Yorba Linda, California, represents the American Academy of Dermatology on the AMA-CPT Advisory Committee. ... By Alexander Miller, MD, October 1, 2020 Test your knowledge: Evaluation and management in 2021: Part 2 ... Take the quiz to see
Learning about skin health, acne, and sun protection, oh my
Learn how Erica Aukerman, BS, and the Indiana University School of Medicine’s Dermatology Student Interest Group collaborated with Girls’ STEM Institute to teach them about their skin.
First joint guidelines of care for hidradenitis suppurativa issued by American Academy of Dermatology and Hidradenitis Suppurativa Foundation
ROSEMONT, Ill. (Oct. 20, 2026) — Over 3 million people have been diagnosed with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) in the United States and today, the ... American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) and the ... Hidradenitis Suppurativa Foundation (HSF) have published the first-ever joint ... guidelines for the management and care of
This month's news from across the specialty
What's hot ... February 1, 2022 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Craig Burkhart, MD, MPH, MSBS, FAAD Food portion sizes are getting bigger and so are Americans. Obesity is associated with many dermatologic diseases
Does he or doesn’t he? Only his oncologist knows for sure!
By Warren R. Heymann, MD July 17, 2017 Repigmented hair overlying melanoma in situ of scalp. Slowly darkening patch of previously white hair on superior scalp. ... Credit: ... JAAD I’m racking my brain wondering if I have ever seen a case of idiopathic facial aseptic granuloma (IFAG) — I
Essentials of in-office compounding
In Practice ... By Faiza Wasif, MPH, practice management manager and Natasha Pattanshetti, JD, MPH, regulatory policy manager, June 1, 2018 As a dermatologist, you have probably compounded medications at some point during your clinical career. Skin conditions, such as acne, psoriasis, and warts, are often successfully treated using compounded
Getting a handle on hirsutism
Dermatologists discuss the latest clinical guidance for managing hirsutism ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, February 1, 2022 Far from being simply protein filaments, hair can occupy a central role in a person’s identity, sense of well-being, and overall quality of life. Hirsutism — a condition in
Comprehending the association of orofacial granulomatosis and Crohn disease would be swell
Orofacial granulomatosis (OFG) represents a group of disorders characterized by noncaseating granulomatous inflammation affecting the soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region.
July 29, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 29, 2020 ... COVID-19: The impact on employed dermatologists DW Insights and Inquiries: The profound dermatological manifestations of COVID-19 part VI — Going to the dogs Young Physician Focus :
Race for the Case Answers
Access answers to the most recent Race for the Case, a clinical quiz feature published quarterly in Dermatology World Directions in Residency and on aad.org.
Dermatology appointment leads to life-saving cardiac care
American Academy of Dermatology honors Dr. Christopher Bengson as national "Patient Care Hero" ROSEMONT, Ill. (November 10, 2022) — Christopher Bengson MD, MHS, FAAD, a board-certified dermatologist for the Indian Health Service in Phoenix, Ariz., and a Commander in the U.S. Public Health Service, was named an American Academy of
The skin and stress connection
Experts explore the underlying mechanisms of the link between the brain and the skin. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, assistant managing editor, December 1, 2020 There is generally no question among dermatologists that psychological stress can affect the skin. This year, more than ever, the heightened stress of living
Lupus miliaris disseminatus faciei: A Simon and Garfunkel playlist
Lupus miliaris disseminatus faciei is an idiopathic granulomatous disorder that needs to be treated early to prevent scarring.
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
Hantavirus for the Dermatologist
Hantaviruses are enveloped RNA viruses of the Bunyaviridae family. They are found worldwide and are carried by specific rodent species (mice, rats, and voles,) in each endemic geographic region.
NSA (neutrophilic sebaceous adenitis) secrets revealed
Neutrophilic sebaceous adenitis (NSA) usually manifests as arciform lesions of the face and upper trunk, most frequently in younger men, and often photo-induced. Occasionally there are systemic symptoms. Further research is warranted to understand this possibly underrecognized disorder.
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
Giving a NOD2 to Yao syndrome
There are several autoinflammatory disorders that may present in adults. The number of cases of Yao syndrome due to mutations in NOD2 has been increasing. It should be in the differential diagnosis of patients manifesting recurrent fever, rashes, musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, and sicca-like symptoms.
CMS Pays for Communication Technology-based Services, Effective 2019
Given the recent ubiquitous nature of synchronous audio and video applications available for download and the increased use of patient-facing health portals, the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has determined that a broad range of services can be provided by healthcare professionals via communication technology. ... Remote Evaluation
Choosing wisely: Recommendations about treatments, tests, and procedures
Learn more about 10 evidence-based recommendations that can support conversations between patients and dermatologists about treatments, tests, and procedures that may not be needed.
Diagnosis coding updates for 2026
Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, Senior Manager, Coding and Reimbursement, November 1, 2025 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld ... Coding Consult. Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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
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 repair of contiguous
Clinical information
See information about measles, including how dermatologists recognize the disease, how contagious it is, risks and complications associated with the disease, and complications of pregnancy.
Frozen sections to diagnose epidermolytic ichthyosis: Very cool!
Is there anything more daunting than being called to the neonatal unit confronted by a desquamating, peeling, neonate? The differential diagnosis is broad, ranging from Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome (SSSS), Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN), Epdermolysis Bullosa, Bullous Congenital Ichthyosiform Erythroderma (Epidermolytic Hyperkeratosis, Epidermolytic Ichthyosis), Ichthyosis Bullosa of Siemens, Congenital Candidiasis,
Coughing up a new warning for ustekinumab
Learn more about Coughing up a new warning for ustekinumab at aad.org
Getting steamed over vaping
Read the January 29, 2020 DWII on vaping and the skin.
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
A plasma cell dyscrasia fable: AESOP and POEMS presenting concurrently
There is a moral to every fable. In this commentary, it is that VEGF (vascular endothelial growth factor) may have multiple cutaneous manifestations, even in the same patient.
Paraneoplastic syndromes (PNS) associated with merkel cell carcinoma are analogous to small cell cung Cancer: A comparison to other lung cancers
Merkel cell carcinomas (MCC) are neuroendocrine tumors associated with the Merkel cell carcinoma polyomavirus in greater than 80% of tumors (1). Small cell lung cancer, another neuroendocrine tumor, is associated with paraneoplastic syndromes (PNS) in up to 20% of cases, notably the syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) and Lambert-Eaton
Can topical ketoconazole tip the scales for acne vulgaris?
Read the October 28, 2020 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on looking into the whites of the mouth.
Sweating over sweat gland carcinomas: Part 2 — Eccrine mucin-producing sweat gland carcinoma
Eccrine mucin-producing sweat gland carcinomas are low-grade malignancies that rarely metastasize. They are characterized by mucin and neuroendocrine markers. Immunostaining for insulinoma-associated protein 1 helps to secure the diagnosis.
PRIDE without prejudice
As the use of epidermal growth factor inhibitors expands, dermatologists should be familiar with all aspects of the PRIDE syndrome.
The breathless complications of anti-MDA-5-positive dermatomyositis
Rapidly progressing interstitial lung disease and pneumomediastinum are potentially life-threatening complications of anti-MDA5-postiive dermatomyositis. Dyspneic patients with this disease mandate urgent assessment.
AESOP: The ants and the grasshopper
Dermatologists should consider the diagnosis of AESOP (Adenopathy and Extensive Skin patch Overlying a Plasmactyoma) presented as predominantly truncal erythematous patches or sclerodermoid plaques. A significant number of cases are associated with polyneuropathy and/or POEMS syndrome.
Vitiligo and melanoma: New thoughts on an old observation
I was fortunate that as a resident and fellow I had marvelous attending physicians who would offer their pearls of wisdom. As it is impossible to study every dictum, I would (usually) accept these viewpoints as “facts” and incorporate them into practice. An example is performing a full skin examination
Telangiectasias: When is it TEMPI time?
Read the Oct. 19, 2022 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on telangiectasias.
Collodion babies and endocrine disorders: Another concern
Collodion baby (CB) describes an infant who is born with a cellophane-like, or parchment-like “membrane” resembling collodion. CB is not a specific diagnosis, but rather a phenotype seen in several forms of ichthyosis.
Old stains leaving new marks in dermatology
Dermatologists are often confronted by patients who simply cannot afford prescription medications. Repurposed, inexpensive drugs for new indications are satisfying both medically and economically. The “rediscovery” of gentian violet is such an agent.
Awareness months highlight dermatologist expertise
A key goal of the Academy is to position dermatologists as the experts in skin, hair, and nail health, and awareness months offer a great opportunity to do just that.
Girls that glow
Learn how Good Skin Knowledge led medical student Chrislene Olukoga, BS, to fun and fulfillment.
September 12
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Understanding how skin impacts self-image
Learn how Good Skin Knowledge helped medical students Erika Malana, BMSc, and Meenu Reddy, BS, foster good skin habits for girl scouts.
Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis joins the pantheon of erythema nodosum-associated disorders
Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis (IGM) should be considered in inflammatory dermatoses of the breast in women of reproductive age. The diagnosis is confirmed by ruling out inflammatory, infectious, and malignant conditions that clinically mimic the disease. There are an increasing number of reports of IGM accompanied by extramammary manifestations, notably erythema
The opioid epidemic: Coma blisters and beyond
The opioid crisis in the United States is responsible for at least 90 fatalities every day. This dire situation has been aggravated by the increased availability of very potent synthetic opioids such as fentanyl and carfentanil, which are 50 and 5000 times as potent as heroin, respectively. According to Volkow
National healthy skin month: dermatologists provide tips on caring for your skin, hair, and nails
Board-certified dermatologists remind patients that skin, hair, and nail care routines are a key to health ROSEMONT, Ill. (October 25, 2022) — In recognition of National Healthy Skin Month in November, board-certified dermatologists are providing their top tips for caring for your skin, hair, and nails. ... These seven tips
Scarred by dogma: Revising recommendations for surgery and isotretinoin use
I have had the privilege of prescribing isotretinoin since its release in 1982. Is there any other dermatologic medication that has benefited our patients so greatly?
A dermatologist’s guide to skincare from growing up to glowing up
Board-certified dermatologist (and mom) shares holiday shopping tips for teens and tweens. ROSEMONT, Ill. (Oct. 28, 2025) — As online skincare trends continue to capture the attention of tweens and teens (and major retailers roll out early holiday promotions), an AAD board-certified dermatologist offers guidance to help families cut through
May 9
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Going from student to teacher
Medical student Vanessa Ramos uses Good Skin Knowledge materials to teach local Girl Scouts about their skin.
AAD highlights your expertise during awareness months
When a dermatology-related awareness month rolls around, the AAD makes sure to capitalize on the opportunity to let the public know that only a board-certified dermatologist has the expertise necessary to treat skin, hair, and nail conditions.
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
Skin conditions by the numbers
Find facts and statistics for reporting about dermatology and dermatologic conditions.
October 31
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Building confidence in girls at a young age
Medical student Priya Uppal uses Good Skin Knowledge to introduce STEM to young girls in her community.
January 16
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Glow up
How can dermatologists counsel teens, tweens, and their parents on safe skin care practices? ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, February 1, 2025 With the growing popularity of beauty influencers and viral skin care routines, social media is playing an integral role in shaping how people care for
Components of evaluation and management
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, 2018 Test your knowledge: Components of evaluation and management ... Take the quiz to see if you're
July 13, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 13, 2022 ... Androgenic skin conditions and hormonal IUDs DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : COVID-19 can nail you in so many ways What does Europe’s tattoo ingredient ban mean for
Aleppo to Zika: 2016’s anxieties may lead to 2017’s dermatoses
If you accept the theory that anxiety leads to stress, which, in turn, aggravates dermatoses, then 2016 has been a banner year for potential stressors.
X-linked ichthyosis: An affair of the heart
DermWorld Insights and Inquiries ... By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD, November 1, 2026 Vol. 8, No. 11 "What is the most important part of a scientific paper? Is it the methods section, the results, the figures, or the raw data? All of these are crucial elements of any scientific
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
Histologic overreliance on mucin for diagnosis may prove…sticky
I am certain that I would have diagnosed tumid lupus in the patient presented by Gottesman et al – a 31 year-old man with edematous papules and nodules with histologic features demonstrating subtle vacuolar alteration at the epidermal-dermal junction, a superficial and deep perivascular and periadnexal lymphocytic infiltrate, and abundant
Local coverage determinations: what are they good for?
Each MAC publishes a set of LCDs, which are intended to clarify coverage (or non-coverage) criteria for select diagnostic conditions, surgical procedures or laboratory tests.
Support Good Skin Knowledge
Learn about supporting the AAD’s Good Skin Knowledge program, which provides free lesson plans for educators to help teach children important lessons about skin health.
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... December 1, 2022 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Harry Dao Jr., MD, FAAD One advantage of working in the same practice as your surgeons is the ability to quickly confirm biopsy
September 5
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Metformin mania: Is it an adequate chemopreventive agent for skin cancer?
Read the Aug. 31, 2022 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on metformin as a chemopreventive agent for skin cancer.
Teaching young girls about their skin, and STEM
Learn how medical student Christine Li helped Girl Scouts of Central & Western Massachusetts learn about skin, hair, and nails through Good Skin Knowledge Program.
Applying the 2021 E/M coding concepts in everyday practice – Part 4
Part four of the AADA’s clinical vignettes focuses on the application of coding concepts related to E/M encounters. These clinical vignettes demonstrate how chronicity and severity impacts the level of service provided.
April 3
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iPLEDGE member feedback
The Academy is collecting member feedback about issues related to the iPLEDGE program.
Isotretinoin and diabetes: Of familiarity and surprise
Read the July 6, 2022 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on isotretinoin and diabetes.
April 10
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Not otherwise specified or not elsewhere classifiable
Learn about the differences in Not Other Specified (NOS) and Not Elsewhere Classifiable (NEC) codes. Understand why you should use one code versus the other in a given scenario.
April 24
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February 10, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Feb. 10, 2021 ... FDA clears device to improve cellulite DermWorld Insights and Inquiries: Leishmania episode 1a — attack of the clones Distance traveled: Dr. Lim’s diversity focus as Academy president
AAD bolsters information about darker skin tones
New and updated content on AAD.org reflects our commitment to providing information for patients across the skin-color spectrum.
The power of teaching
Learn how medical student Jessika Sanz, BS, combined her passion for skin care and teaching.
Self-care starts with skin care
Learn how Meena Reddy, BS, led the Boy Scouts in her community to open up and talk about their skin.
October 7, 2026
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Oct. 7, 2026 ... Isotretinoin and risk of inflammatory bowel disease DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Nevus lipomatosus superficialis needs deeper understanding Cold-sensitive acral hand lesions FDA expands drug approval to
Suggested dermatology topics by month
Promote dermatologic topics to your local media and social media followers throughout the year. This page provides suggested topics that are timely by month or season, with resources that dermatologists can share with their patients.
What you need to know about minoxidil
Experts discuss the safe and effective use of minoxidil as well as promising new modes of delivery. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, July 1, 2026 Oral minoxidil was first approved by the FDA to treat refractory hypertension. The observation of hypertrichosis in these patients led to
The profound dermatological manifestations of COVID-19: Part IV – Cutaneous features
Read the April 22, 2020 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on COVID-19.
Pathway to reducing medical errors
Although the overall error rate may be low, there are specific areas and opportunities to further reduce errors in the diagnostic pathway. Being vigilant and recognizing steps prone to errors facilitates detecting errors before any potential harm comes to the patient.
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
What’s the latest on treating cutaneous dermatophyte infections in the era of Trichophyton indotineae?
Clinical Applications ... By Sylvia Hsu, MD, FAAD, March 1, 2025 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, DermWorld ... Editorial Advisory Workgroup member Sylvia Hsu, MD, FAAD, talks to Ananta Khurana, MD, Kabir Sardana, MD, and Anuradha Chowdhary, MD, about their JAAD ... paper, ‘ Clinico-mycological and therapeutic updates on
June 5
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Our public-facing AAD.org content performs strongly
One of the many benefits of the Your Dermatologist Knows consumer positioning strategy is driving traffic to the public-facing pages of the AAD.org website. During the first five months of 2023, over 20 million visitors viewed webpages over 28 million times. In the same timeframe, the Academy updated 31 public
New evaluation and management (E/M) coding changes are coming in 2021 – Practical applications of the 2021 E/M coding changes
Selecting the E/M level of service ... Part 3 of the "E/M coding changes are coming in 2021" series will focus on the practical application of the changes to dermatology-specific encounters based on ... medical decision making (MDM) or ... time . (Review ... part 1 and ... part 2
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
Your Dermatologist Knows media wins 2024
A key part of Your Dermatologist Knows is pitching stories to media outlets in hopes they’ll run news stories sharing information about the wide breadth of knowledge dermatologists have to their readership. We consider every new story published as a result of our pitches as a win, regardless of whether
Embrace your appearance!
Learn how medical student, Casey Paul Schukow, helps teach local summer camp kids how to appreciate their skin.
Your Dermatologist Knows continues strong social media performance
In total, Your Dermatologist Knows-related social media content generated 84.2 million impressions, 11.8 million engagements, and nearly 200,000 clicks this summer. Be sure to follow the AAD’s social media accounts and share the content with your own followers!
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
Putting muscle into isotretinoin laboratory testing isn’t chopped liver!
Learn more about Putting muscle into isotretinoin laboratory testing isn’t chopped liver! at aad.org
September 17, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Sept. 17, 2025 ... Is there an association between isotretinoin and sexual dysfunction? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Exploring the gamut of monoclonal gammopathy of cutaneous significance Is there an association
Malassezia folliculitis: Simultaneously seen and invisible
If a rash could commiserate with Amos, the accused murderess Roxie Hart’s husband in the musical Chicago, Pityrosporum folliculitis (PF) would be a leading candidate. I have diagnosed it, but how many times have I missed it?
Advocacy Update Mar. 18, 2025
The AADA is outraged that Congress once again passed a government funding bill that did not include relief to stop this year’s 2.8% Medicare physician payment cut.
Support Good Skin Knowledge
Learn about supporting the AAD’s Good Skin Knowledge program, which provides free lesson plans for educators to help teach children important lessons about skin health.
In Texas the project is always bigger
Learn how Henry Lim and his fellow medical students taught skin health to over 70 children.
Managing menopause
Dermatologists discuss dermatologic changes before and during menopause and the dermatoses that may occur. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, December 1, 2025 Menopausal transitions can be stressful. While rapidly declining estrogen levels can wreak havoc internally, many of these changes involve the skin, hair, and vulvar
March 13
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Getting paid for repeat procedural services — What is the secret ingredient?
Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, Manager, Coding & Reimbursement, March 1, 2022 Dermatologists and non-physician clinicians (NPCs) ... * often come across clinical encounters requiring the use of modifiers to report multiple identical services and/or procedures performed on the same patient
May 28, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 28, 2025 ... Efficacy of combination topical finasteride and minoxidil in male androgenetic alopecia DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Loss and legacy — A tribute to Robert F. Duffy, MD
Rituximab and dermatomyositis: Dr. Samitz would be proud
Read the November 20, 2019 DWII on rituximab and dermatomyositis.
A potentially effective itsy-bitsy therapy for spider angiomas: Topical timolol
Spider angiomas are common lesions that may be secondary to underlying conditions, notably pregnancy or chronic liver disease. Although destructive modalities such as lasers are highly effective, topical timolol may be a valuable option for those who prefer a nonsurgical approach to therapy.
Vitiligo or vitiligo-like lesions and PD1-inhibitors: Which is right?
No one will dispute that depigmented lesions occur in melanoma patients treated with PD-1 inhibitors. What is debatable is whether these lesions are vitiligo or vitiligo-like lesions.
COVID-19
COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) is caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), an enveloped single-stranded RNA betacoronavirus that sparked a global pandemic in late 2019, with hundreds of millions to billions of cases worldwide to date. A wide variety of cutaneous manifestations have been reported in widely varying
Teaching the beauty of individuality
Learn why medical student Diana Quach, MS, enjoyed teaching the Good Skin Knowledge lesson plans to her local girl scout troop.
Support system
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... Dermatologists step in to treat cutaneous side effects of cancer treatments so patients can complete their therapy ... Dermatologists step in to treat cutaneous side effects of cancer treatments so patients can complete their therapy ... By Ruth
June 20
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Sharing Good Skin Knowledge
Learn why medical student Charissa Obeng-Nyarko, MS, knows the importance of educating youth.
AAD.org public content tops search results
One of the many facets of the Your Dermatologist Knows consumer positioning strategy is curating and optimizing the Academy’s public-facing content so that it is easier for people to find, which helps drive traffic to AAD.org and ensures that the information the Academy supports is among the top search results.
An appetite for healthy skin
Can diet affect dermatologic health? Experts weigh in on the evidence. ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, November 1, 2020 You are what you eat — more than just a mantra, the phrase encapsulates a growing public desire for food-based solutions to targeted health outcomes. However, mixed media
Sniffing out the meaning of perialar intertrigo
Read the Jan. 4, 2023 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on the meaning of perialar intertrigo.
One Toker over the line: Clarifying Toker cell hyperplasia in Zuska disease and its relationship to hidradenitis suppurativa
Read the April 20, 2022 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on Zuska disease and its relationship to hidradenitis suppurativa.
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 ,
Pediatric dermatology
Finding Joy in pediatric phototherapy Congenital Juvenile Xanthogranulomas: Born To Be Wild (But Ultimately Mild) Sophie’s choice: Assessing atypical Spitz tumors in the molecular era The real jigsaw puzzle of the Brooke-Spiegler Syndrome: Translating the molecular biology to therapy Sirolumus’s merit for the Kasabach-Merritt phenomenon A future therapeutic Harlequin Romance?
Spreading the mission of Good Skin Knowledge
Learn how medical student Katie O’Connell enjoys the opportunity to teach Good Skin Knowledge virtually to AAD Camp Discovery participants and Hornets’ Nest troop members in North Carolina.
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Bringing dermatologic knowledge to young students
Marina Handal, a third-year medical student and and her sister, Jenna Handal, partnered with the AAD’s Good Skin Knowledge program to teach young students in Boca Raton, Florida about skin health and safe sun habits.
March 16, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 16, 2022 ... Comparing four cSCC staging systems DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Mind the gap DermWorld Young Physician Focus : Talking points Potassium monitoring in women on spironolactone Using
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
The profound dermatological manifestations of COVID-19
Read the March 18, 2020 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on COVID-19.
Drain, pare, snip
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, December 1, 2019 Test your knowledge: Drain, pare, snip ... Take the quiz to see if you're up to
An uphill battle
Pediatric dermatologists share struggles and successes obtaining treatments for their patients ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, December 1, 2021 In a perfect world, a dermatologist would diagnose their patient’s condition and prescribe a therapy, and the patient would receive treatment. Unfortunately, in reality, dermatologists diagnose a
Using passion about dermatology to impact community
Therese Anne Limbana, a fourth-year medical student at New York College of Osteopathic Medicine partnered with the AAD’s Good Skin Knowledge program to teach the Glen Cove Boys and Girls Club about skin care and sun protection.
Dermatology World Weekly
An archive of issues of DermWorld Weekly.
What's hot?
What's hot ... January 2, 2019 In this monthly column, members of the ... Dermatology World Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Mallory Abate, MD ... Many dermatologists still check baseline labs prior to prescribing oral terbinafine or griseofulvin for adults and children with dermatophyte
Diminishing diagnostic cognitive bias: Anchors away
All dermatologists are subject to cognitive biases that could result in diagnostic and therapeutic errors. Embrace metacognition (self-analysis) as a pathway to determine how to be a more effective clinician.
Modifier 25 and E/M coding in 2021
Derm Coding Consult ... By Cynthia Stewart, CPC, COC, CPMA, CPC-I, manager, coding & reimbursement resources, March 1, 2021 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in Derm Coding Consult. ... Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . The recently released 2021 CPT ... ® ... office or
Raising a toast to advances in treating alcohol-induced flushing
Read the November 11, 2020 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on advances in treating alcohol-induced flushing
Varicella-zoster
Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) is a DNA herpesvirus in which primary infection produces varicella (chickenpox).
JAAD
Putting muscle into isotretinoin laboratory testing isn’t chopped liver! The newest frontier for biologics and psoriasis may be adherence Progress for progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy A ‘pregnant pause’ is necessary before concluding on the obstetric risk of vitiligo Dermatologists cannot be lax about acquired cutis laxa Congenital juvenile xanthogranulomas: Born to
A mixed bag
A burgeoning style of dermatologic care that combines traditional medicine with evidence-based alternatives is taking shape ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, assistant managing editor, August 1, 2021 As a child, Peter Lio, MD, FAAD, was an enthusiast for all things mysterious — telepathy, Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster. Despite
Boards Fodder: Pediatrics
Access PDFs from Board Fodder, which are organized into six categories. This page covers pediatrics.
Learning module: Dermatologic therapies
Access this learning module. The purpose of the module is to help medical students gain familiarity with common dermatologic treatments.
Photobiomodulation: Seeing the light
DermWorld highlights the most popular (and effective) applications of red-light therapies, and how to advise patients about the proliferation of products for at-home use. ... Feature ... By Heidi Splete, Contributing Writer, December 1, 2025 Photobiomodulation (PBM) — including low-level laser therapy, low-light therapy, or red-light therapy — involves the
San Diego AAD musings
What an outstanding meeting! The weather was perfect (compared to a prior San Diego AAD meeting hampered by biblical deluges), and the atmosphere civil, convivial, and (hallelujah) mask-free.
Doxycycline as prophylaxis for EGFR-induced folliculitis: Is a pound of cure worth an ounce of prevention?
Epidermal Growth Factor Inhibitors (EGFRI) may cause acneiform eruptions that characteristically appear within a few weeks of their administration. These appear in greater than 50% of cases treated with EGFRI and in up to 100% of those cases treated with cetuximab.
Best of DermWorld Insights and Inquiries
We know how much you enjoy Dr. Heymann and the editorial board’s weekly analyses of dermatologic literature, so we’ve created a list of the top 10 most popular issues in 2024 — starting with the most popular issue of the year.
2020 DW Insights and Inquiries archive
Explore past issues of DW Insights and Inquiries that were published in 2020.
DW Insights and Inquiries archive
Learn more about DW Insights and Inquiries archive at aad.org
Evaluation and management in 2021: Part 4
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, December 1, 2020 Jan. 1, 2021: A new structure for reporting office and other outpatient evaluation and management (E/M)
March 27, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 27, 2024 ... Spironolactone: Risk of breast, gynecologic malignancies? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Always another worry for patients with hidradenitis suppurativa — Amyloid A amyloidosis FDA approves spesolimab for
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... May 1, 2024 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Craig Burkhart, MD, MPH, MSBS, FAAD Researchers at the University of Virginia showed that ... utilization of telemedicine by pediatric specialists in one
Research suggests connection between hair loss in women and other diseases
Board-certified dermatologist discusses common types of hair loss seen in women with darker skin tones NEW ORLEANS (March 17, 2023) — Hair loss in women can be emotionally devastating and may negatively impact quality of life, and new research suggests that it can also be associated with having other common
The many uses of microneedling
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... How it works, potential applications, and what patients should know ... How it works, potential applications, and what patients should know ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor Once an experimental treatment pioneered through the use of tattoo pistols
Applying the 2021 E/M coding concepts in everyday practice – Part 3
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 practice, the
Let there be light
From the Editor ... Dr. Heymann is the physician editor of ... DermWorld . ... By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD, September 1, 2026 The 18th-century "Age of Enlightenment" celebrated the power of humans to understand the universe and improve their own condition. In the 21st century, dermatologists have benefited
Fooled again: Misdiagnosing cutaneous follicle center lymphoma
Learn more about Fooled again: Misdiagnosing cutaneous follicle center lymphoma at aad.org
Chronic Skin Conditions: Patient Reported Quality-of-Life — QCDR measure AAD8
Access reporting information for QCDR measure AAD8: Chronic Skin Conditions: Patient Reported Quality-of-Life. Review the maximum points available, the measure type, measure specifications, and much more.
Member benefits — 2022 AAD Annual Meeting: Unparalleled educational experiences
More than 15,000 showed up at the Boston Convention Center for the 2022 AAD Annual Meeting, including more than 7,500 medical personnel, more than 3,000 members, and more than 2,000 residents/fellows, many of whom were experiencing their first AAD Meeting. There were also more than 1,900 non-medical personnel in attendance.
Redefining necessity
Experts discuss efforts to obtain coverage for skin conditions that payers classify as "cosmetic." ... Feature ... By Ruth Carol, Contributing Writer, August 1, 2026 When insurance companies categorize skin conditions as "cosmetic," they aren’t considering the psychological impact, physical discomfort, and functional impairment that are often associated with the
Seeing eye to eye
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... When insurance doesn't cover standard of care treatments, who pays the price and what can be done about it? ... When insurance doesn't cover standard of care treatments, who pays the price and what can be done about
Learning module: Newborn skin disease: rashes
Access the newborn skin disease: rashes learning module. The purpose of the module is to help learners develop a clinical approach for rashes in newborns.
Learning Center adds dozens of hours of free CME credit
The AAD Learning Center continues to release exciting new courses to help you continue your medical education.
ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding updates for 2022
Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, manager, coding & reimbursement, September 1, 2021 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in Derm Coding Consult. ... Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) within
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... March 1, 2024 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Bryan Carroll, MD, PhD, FAAD Palliative medicine assists patients with balancing their goals of care with multiple physicians. The shared decision-making with patients
Reflections on reflectance confocal microscopy for diagnosing benign lichenoid keratoses
Reflectance confocal microscopy may obviate the need for biopsies of benign lichenoid keratoses (and other lesions).
The malignant risk in circumscribed palmar or plantar hypokeratosis: Summoning Charles Dickens and Freddie Mercury
There is a small risk for developing keratinocyte carcinomas in circumscribed palmar or plantar hypokeratosis. Patients require long-term monitoring.
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
Knowledge is power: Creating hands-on opportunities for learning
Medical student Jessica Kern encourages children and teens to learn about their skin. Jessica’s story ... Jessica Kern (center, top) and fellow medical students practice making skin models to teach their students about the three layers of the skin. ... Good Skin Knowledge enables children and adolescents to understand good
Media contacts
Members of the media can access this page to contact the Academy regarding any of the issues listed. Only members of the media should use this contact information, for expert assistance with editorial content on dermatology issues.
Everyone needs guidelines…on demand!
The AAD has published more high-yield, evidence-based guidelines on a variety of topics in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology to help members ensure they’re providing the best and most up-to-date care for their patients.
Your Dermatologist Knows continues strong popularity on social media
The AAD maintains a robust social media presence as one of the key aspects of the successful Your Dermatologist Knows consumer positioning strategy.
2026 DW Insights and Inquiries archive
Explore past issues of DW Insights and Inquiries that were published in 2026.
Tailor-made care
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... Experts discuss the benefits of personalized treatment plans for patients with hidradenitis suppurativa ... Experts discuss the benefits of personalized treatment plans for patients with hidradenitis suppurativa ... By Jan Bowers, contributing writer Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) was once
Coding for office visit evaluation and management (E/M) in 2021 and beyond: Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Dermatology practices are encouraged to use these examples to get familiar with and understand how to apply the new coding guidelines. The 2021 office and other outpatient evaluation and management (E/M) coding guidelines were used to determine the appropriate E/M level of service.
The bigger picture
AAD’s Clinical Image Collection furthers knowledge of treating all skin tones. ... Feature ... By Megan Bennett, Staff Writer, February 1, 2026 The appearance of several common skin conditions and diseases vary depending on patients’ skin color. However, overwhelmingly, clinical images in dermatologic literature and other professional educational resources represent
What can dermatologists do to get appropriate coverage for serious skin conditions deemed cosmetic by payers?
Clinical Applications ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, August 1, 2023 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, talks with John Barbieri, MD,
We let everyone know. No one knows skin, hair, and nails like a dermatologist.
Traditional and social media efforts are paying off. The Academy’s Your Dermatologist Knows consumer positioning strategy has been a massive success. A multi-pronged approach to let the public know that only a board-certified dermatologist has the knowledge, experience, and experience necessary to treat skin, hair, and nail conditions, Your Dermatologist
Chronic Skin Conditions: Patient Reported Quality-of-Life — QCDR measure AAD8
Access reporting information for QCDR measure AAD8: Chronic Skin Conditions: Patient Reported Quality-of-Life. Review the maximum points available, the measure type, measure specifications, and much more.
Survey: Americans worry about premature aging, still behind on sunscreen use
Facts at your Fingertips ... By Megan Bennett, Staff Writer, February 1, 2026 Despite concerns about premature skin aging, many Americans are still in the dark about the importance of sunscreen, according to a recent AAD survey. ... The AAD survey of 1,000 U.S. adults revealed that half worry about
Dermatology drugs with the highest cost burden
Facts at your Fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, October 1, 2024 Rising prescription drug costs continue to put an escalating financial strain on the U.S. health care system, creating affordability challenges for patients. According to HHS, between January 2022 to January 2023, more than 4,200 drug products had
Educating our public — skin healthy: educating your patients in waiting rooms and on the go
The AAD’s skin healthy, a print and digital magazine featuring your expert insight, made its debut in 2020.
Open your mind, expand your knowledge — and earn CME
The Academy offered many new educational opportunities in 2024. Evidence-based guidelines and a series of CME offerings are free to Academy members.
Our videos for the public garner millions of views
As part of the Your Dermatologist Knows launch, the Videos of the Month were rebranded to align with the new strategy and are now known as Your Dermatologist Knows Videos. However, this change was in name only; the quality of the video information presented remains high and they are as
How can I post a job listing at my practice?
Asked and Answered ... October 1, 2024 Visit the Academy’s Practice Management Center at ... www.aad.org/practice for a wealth of resources on managing a practice, including information on the fundamentals of recruiting, hiring, and retaining high-quality staff. ... AAD members can post job openings at their practice online through ...
New skin healthy issue distributed to members
skin healthy positions board-certified dermatologists as the leading experts in issues affecting the skin, hair, and nails.
Public content on AAD.org tops 46 million page views
The website received over 46 million page views from over 33 million unique visitors. The website’s Domain Authority, a score that predicts how likely a website is to rank in search engine result pages, increased from 77 to 79. A score of 77 indicates that a website is highly authoritative
Two new skin healthy issues put information directly into patients’ hands
Since the last update, the Academy published two new issues of skin healthy magazine.
Eye-opening news about oxymetazoline
Read the April 27, 2022 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on eye-opening news about oxymetazoline.
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 10, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Aug. 10, 2022 ... Tetracyclines may pose greater hyperpigmentation risk DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Forty years of marriage, dermatology, inequities, and gratitude Registry now accepting monkeypox cases AAD statement on
How can I safely run my practice and limit potential exposures during COVID-19?
Asked and Answered ... February 1, 2021 The AAD offers a step-by-step guide on running a dermatology practice during COVID-19, including advice on how to: ... Assess your community’s COVID-19 prevalence and operate at an appropriate capacity ... Clean and disinfect your practice ... Reorganize your practice to minimize patient
Educating the public — AAD launches Darker Skin Tones Hub
Dermatologists know that a “one-size-fits-all” approach is not an effective way to treat conditions affecting skin, hair, and nails. In particular, some skin diseases present differently or more frequently in people with darker skin tones, which could also require different treatment regimens.
Your Dermatologist Knows sees more strong performance on social media
Since the Your Dermatologist Knows consumer positioning strategy launch in October of 2022, the Academy’s social media accounts have seen staggering levels of engagement, broadcasting to millions that only a board-certified dermatologist has the experience and expertise necessary to treat skin, hair, and nails.
Dealing with difficult patients
Answers in Practice ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, May 1, 2021 DermWorld ... talks to Sara Dill, MD, from Luminous Dermatology in Santa Barbara, California, about her tips for improving communication with patients. DermWorld: Tell us about your practice. Dr. Dill: I’m in private practice on the West Coast
Necrotizing infundibular crystalline folliculitis: Not yet crystal clear
Necrotizing infundibular (ostial) crystalline folliculitis is an underrecognized disorder characterized by folliculocentric waxy papules in the seborrheic areas of adult patients. An increasing number of cases are drug related. The diagnosis requires histopathologic confirmation demonstrating intrafollicular filamentous birefringent crystalline deposits.
2026 CPT coding updates
Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, Senior Manager, Coding and Reimbursement, January 1, 2026 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld ... Coding Consult. Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Further dermatologic observations in cystic fibrosis
The Cystic Fibrosis Dermatitis Arthritis Syndrome should be suspected in young (mostly female) cystic fibrosis patients presenting with episodic arthritis and rash.
Coming to grips with lymphocytic thrombophilic arteritis
Read the May 18, 2022 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on lymphocytic thrombophilic arteritis.
Wolf’s isotopic response: Where and when
Although the nature of Wolf’s isotopic response may be debated among dermatologists, clinicians must recognize that new rashes and tumors may appear in sites of previously healed sites from other disorders, most frequently herpes zoster.
New Skin Biopsy Codes: It’s All About the Technique!
Learn about new skin biopsy codes for 2019.
AAD publishes two new Skin Healthy issues to inform your patients
Spring, winter editions were full of useful tips. Two new issues of skin healthy, the Academy’s public-facing magazine, were published in 2024. AAD members received 50 copies of each of the spring and winter issues to place in their waiting rooms for patients to read.
An old dog with a new trick: High dose intralesional steroids in hidradenitis suppurativa
Read the February 2, 2022 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on high dose intralesional steroids in hidradenitis suppurativa.
July 17
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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
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
Clinical education licensing opportunities
AAD's clinical education content is perfect for educating and training physicians as well as new clinical staff.
What is the difference between the AAD and the AADA?
Asked and Answered ... February 1, 2026 The AAD is a 501c3 nonprofit organization, meaning it operates primarily for educational, scientific, and charitable purposes. This includes offering opportunities in professional development, continuing medical education, and patient and public education. The AAD also hosts networking events like Innovation Academy and the
Dermatology extends its reach on Capitol Hill
Facts at your fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, February 1, 2021 In the midst of a contentious election year and global health crises, the AADA held its first virtual Legislative Conference this past September. Despite these challenges, a record-breaking number of physicians, residents, select medical students, dermatology nurses,
Using teledermatology for those with limited access
Learn how AAD member Paul S. Yamauchi, MD, PhD, FAAD, finds teledermatology to be a helpful tool.
AAD adds even more courses to robust Learning Center library
The AAD’s Learning Center frequently releases new content to ensure that Academy members always have the opportunity to receive high-quality, up-to-date education on a variety of important topics.
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
Measuring physician mental health
Facts at your Fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, May 1, 2024 May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and its message continues to be of growing importance among the medical community. In 2022, over half (53%) of physicians reported burnout according to Medscape’s 2023 Burnout & Depression Report —
Pharm-to-table
The rise of direct-to-consumer and app-based care — implications for dermatologists and patients. ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Senior Editor, July 1, 2026 From billboard campaigns to controversial Super Bowl ads, the popularity of direct-to-consumer (DTC) and app-based telehealth companies has exploded in recent years. ... Telehealth companies such
August 25, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Aug. 25, 2021 ... TNF inhibitors vs. IL-17/IL-23 inhibitors for psoriasis and PsA DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Immediate pathology report release to patients — Is the 21st Century CURES Act
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... August 1, 2023 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Craig Burkhart, MD, MS, MPH, FAAD SARMs is a growing and dangerous social media trend. ... The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Key messages about rosacea for social media
By communicating these key messages on rosacea, you can help position the specialty while increasing your credibility and raising the profile of your practice. Rosacea affects 16 million Americans. Learn key messages here.
Transform your skin health: diet and lifestyle take center stage at 2025 AAD Annual Meeting
ORLANDO, FL (March 7, 2025) — The 2025 American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting will take place March 7-11 in Orlando. The meeting will feature nearly 300 educational sessions with more than 1,700 speakers discussing the latest research on skin, hair, and nails, including topics on how diet and lifestyle
Quality education and training
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British Journal of Dermatology
The pachydermoperiostosis prostaglandin paradigm Tofacitinib: A JAK inhibitor of all trades Focusing attention on X-linked ichthyosis We’ve gotta recognize GATA2 deficiency Sirolumus’s merit for the Kasabach-Merritt phenomenon Aha! The iodide paradox now makes sense! Changing perceptions of pediatric mastocytosis A string of (clinical) pearls about drug-induced linear IgA disease Dupilumab’s
How can I access Dialogues in Dermatology?
Asked and Answered ... January 1, 2025 Your member benefits have never sounded so good! Your 2025 AAD membership now unlocks access to our popular ... Dialogues in Dermatology podcast. No subscription is required, just an active membership. ... Visit ... Your Account page to start listening, learning, and earning
Where can I find the AAD Fellow logo and how can I use it to promote my practice?
Asked and Answered ... May 1, 2024 In a health care environment where non-physician clinicians and others claim to be "skin experts," it is increasingly important to make sure dermatology patients and the public know the profound difference in the advanced training that dermatologists receive. Use the AAD Fellow (FAAD)
One less headache to worry about: Using Isotretinoin in patients with a history of pseudotumor cerebri
I have been prescribing isotretinoin since it was first introduced over thirty years ago, having encountered just a few patients with truly suspect pseudotumor cerebri (PTC).
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.
ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding updates for 2024
Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, Manager, Lead Coding and Reimbursement Strategist, September 1, 2023 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld ... Coding Consult. Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . The CDC and the National Center
iPLEDGE update: Changes ahead
Strong advocacy efforts have prompted new changes to the program. What do they mean for you and your patients? ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, August 1, 2024 Since 2005, isotretinoin has only been available through an FDA-mandated Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) program implemented to monitor
July 4
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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
Keeping an eye on retinoids as treatment for the ectropion of lamellar ichthyosis
In patients afflicted with several variants of ichthyosis, ocular complications, such as ectropion, lagophthalmos (the inability to close the eyes completely), and exposure keratopathy can be observed.
Burden of skin disease
Access the Academy's burden of skin disease report. This page includes a summary of the report along with links to the full report published in JAAD.
Your Dermatologist Knows continues to show strong results
Launched in October 2022, the Your Dermatologist Knows consumer positioning strategy has been successful in its goal of increasing awareness of the specialty and positioning board-certified dermatologists as the go-to experts for conditions affecting skin, hair, and nails. There are two main components of the strategy: social media and traditional
Two new skin healthy issues provide valuable information to patients
Two new editions of skin healthy magazine were published in 2023. As a member benefit, U.S. members receive 50 complimentary copies of each issue of skin healthy, which positions board-certified dermatologists as the leading experts in issues affecting the skin, hair, and nails.
Visualizing the importance of healthy sun habits
Learn how medical students Jayci Givens and Joanne Jacob used Good Skin Knowledge to teach healthy skin habits to Girl Scout troops across Houston.
AAD | Tool Drugs and Diseases
Access a list of dermatologic drugs and diseases available in the prior authorization appeal letter tool. Dermatologists can consult with this list to determine whether the Academy's prior authorization appeal letter tool can help meet their needs for particular patients, given their disease and medications.
San Francisco dermatologist advances innovative treatment on FDA committee
American Academy of Dermatology honors Dr. Kenneth Katz as National "Patient Care Hero" ROSEMONT, Ill. (April 11, 2022) - San Francisco board-certified dermatologist Kenneth Katz, MD, MSc, MSCE, FAAD, was named an American Academy of Dermatology ... Patient Care Hero for his work leading a national advisory committee at the
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... June 1, 2026 In this monthly column, members of the DermWorld ... Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. Emily Chu, MD, PhD, FAAD Genetic alterations underpinning melanoma have been increasingly well characterized over the last two decades — most notably point mutations
December 12
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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
iPLEDGE
Learn more about the mandatory program designed to prevent pregnancies in females taking isotretinoin and to prevent pregnant females from taking isotretinoin, and how to enroll. Apply for an exemption or review the penalties for non-compliance with iPLEDGE.
Providing consistent quality care requires due diligence.
From the President ... Dr. Olbricht served as Academy president from March 2018 to March 2019. ... By Suzanne Olbricht, MD, July 2, 2018 Sometimes the news makes me cringe, especially reports about a physician or their non-physician providers making questionable treatment decisions. Even though the stories are usually about
What’s new at Annual Meeting? What can I expect from Annual Meeting 2024?
Asked and Answered ... January 1, 2024 This year’s Annual Meeting is headed to San Diego! Get ready to expand your expertise through hundreds of expert-led sessions and form lasting connections with your peers. ... You’ll always experience the gold-standard of education during an AAD meeting, and this year attendees
Low dose isotretinoin for recalcitrant rosacea: I pledge to use it sporadically
While rosacea can usually be reasonably managed with a combination of topical agents (metronidazole, azelaic acid, ivermectin, sulfacetamide, brimonidine), oral antibiotics (the tetracycline family), vascular lasers, intense pulsed light and surgery (for phymatous disease), some cases are recalcitrant to standard therapy.
Claim CME and view transcript
Use the American Academy of Dermatology's (AAD) online Continuing Professional Development Transcript (CPD) Program to document your CME and MOC activities to send to a licensing body.
Can dermatologists modulate the microbiome?
New research reveals how the microbiome is reshaping care for inflammatory skin conditions and skin cancer. ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Senior Editor , October 1, 2026 Over the last decade, a growing body of research has begun to transform how dermatologists understand and treat inflammatory skin diseases and
Propranolol for infantile hemangiomas: Start to finish
Propranolol is first-line therapy for patients with infantile hemangiomas that warrant therapeutic intervention. Studies suggest that starting at the targeted dose and maintaining therapy until age 13 months and 3 months after the lesion has regressed may be appropriate management guidelines.
A seasoned approach to treating the “salt and pepper” dyspigmentation of systemic sclerosis
Read the Feb. 1, 2023 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on treating the “salt and pepper” dyspigmentation of systemic sclerosis.
January 30
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January 29, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / January 29, 2020 ... Patients are using YouTube to get information on isotretinoin. Here’s what you need to know. DW Insights and Inquiries: Getting steamed over vaping Derm Coding Consult: A
Topical retinoid therapy for acanthosis nigricans: In the thick of it
Read the December 11, 2019 DWII on topical retinoid therapy for acanthosis nigricans.
FDA agrees to implement AADA’s iPLEDGE recommendations
Moving the needle ... By Apoorva Stull, Senior Manager, Advocacy Communications, May 1, 2024 DermWorld ... breaks down the latest highlights of AADA advocacy activities at the federal and state legislative and regulatory level. The FDA agreed to require significant Academy-recommended changes to the iPLEDGE program that will alleviate administrative
Medical dermatology
Topical retinoid therapy for acanthosis nigricans: In the thick of it Rituximab and dermatomyositis: Dr. Samitz would be proud The naked truth about total body skin examination: A lesson from Goldilocks and the Three Bears Getting the gist of GIST cutaneous hyperpigmentation disease I never wanted chaperones — until now
Strategies to improve cardiovascular disease prevention among psoriatic patients
Clinical Applications ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, April 1, 2022 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, talks with Joel M. Gelfand,
Cosmetic or not, will this be covered?
Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, Manager, Lead Coding and Reimbursement Strategist, February 1, 2024 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld ... Coding Consult. Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . Dermatologists play a crucial role in
2019 DW Insights and Inquiries archive
Explore past issues of DW Insights and Inquiries that were published in 2019.
Why we do what we do
The relentless drumbeat of dictates, regulations, prior authorizations, audits, and social media reviews is taking its toll on physicians’ psyche. Combined with downward reimbursement, narrow insurance networks, pressure to be increasingly productive, and far too many clicks on the electronic medical record, it is not surprising many physicians have questioned
2022: Best of DermWorld Insights and Inquiries
December 29, 2022 We know how much you enjoy Dr. Heymann and the editorial board’s weekly analyses of dermatologic literature, so we’ve created a list of the top 10 most popular issues in 2022 — starting with the most popular issue of the year. ... 1. Coming full circle (almost)
Good skin knowledge is needed every day
Michel Ntiri, Liz Ramos, and Joel Ntiri partnered with the AAD’s Good Skin Knowledge program to teach underprivileged youth in Camden, New Jersey about skin health and how to properly care for their skin.
Melanoma fact sheet | AAD
Find facts and statistics for reporting about melanoma skin cancer.
Telemedicine in the time of COVID-19...and beyond
How a novel virus disrupted and transformed health care delivery ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, assistant managing editor, July 1, 2021 Since its beginnings in the late 1960s, telemedicine has been relegated to the periphery of the health care system. Rigid rules around patient location and eligible services, interstate
Reimagining the Rolodex
Experts offer advice on how to build stronger patient and referral networks. ... Feature ... By Andrea Neirmeier, Contributing Writer, November 1, 2025 Before digital address books and smartphones, a full Rolodex on the corner of a desk symbolized a large professional network. Today, along with basic marketing, social media,
Keeping a cool head in July
From the Editor ... Dr. Heymann is the physician editor of ... DermWorld . ... By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD, July 1, 2026 While July is typically the hottest month of the year, there are other issues that can make a dermatologist hot under the collar, such as delayed
Can proteasome inhibitors effectively treat rosacea?
Clinical Applications ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, October 1, 2021 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, talks with Jack Arbiser, MD,
Appropriate use of modifier 59
Modifier 59 is used when you perform two or more distinct procedures in one visit, or more than once in one day. It is one of the most misused modifiers and can result in not getting paid for your services. Learn how to use modifier 59 appropriately.
AADA advocacy at a state level
From the President ... Dr. Taylor is the Academy’s former president. ... By Susan C. Taylor, MD, FAAD, February 1, 2026 Taking care of dermatologists so that they can take care of their patients...and their practices Dear members, ... Advocacy is a key mission of the Academy. On the federal
All you need is love.
From the Editor ... Dr. Heymann is the physician editor of ... DermWorld . ... By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD, February 1, 2026 In February 1979, the month before my match in internal medicine, I was struck by Cupid’s arrow during my dermatology elective, which changed the trajectory of
We all know.
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, October 1, 2024 Ask any of us and we will confidently claim that no one knows more about skin, hair, and nails than a board-certified dermatologist. Unfortunately, social media offers an
Keeping up is hard to do
From the Editor ... Dr. Heymann is the physician editor of ... DermWorld . ... By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD, August 1, 2026 I’m sorry, Taylor, but I cannot "shake it off." I am still saddened by the recent passing of the prodigiously talented Neil Sedaka at age 86.
Go with your gut
From the Editor ... Dr. Heymann is the physician editor of ... DermWorld . ... By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD, October 1, 2026 Going with your gut means relying on your intuition, even amid cognitive dissonance. As scientific as we strive to be, the art of medicine, practice administration,
Reflections on vacation and terrorism impacting continuing medical education
This commentary was composed over the Atlantic Ocean, returning from a cruise sponsored by the Alabama Dermatology Society. For anyone who has toured Europe, it is easy to relate to the “If it’s Tuesday, it’s Belgium” effect.
What you read in 2024: AAD publications roundup
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.
Coding and documentation — Your best defense
Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, Senior Manager, Coding and Reimbursement, October 1, 2025 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld ... Coding Consult. Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . Accurate and thorough documentation in the medical
Skin health for the ages
Dermatologists specializing in geriatric care discuss considerations for understanding and treating aging skin. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, August 1, 2026 The World Health Organization estimates that by the year 2030, one in six people will be over 60 years old, and patients over 65 account
Standard postoperative wound care practice may be all wet
Water exposure in the immediate postoperative period does not increase the risk of infection and allows the patient to continue their water-related hygiene routines.
Eradicating ectoparasites
Experts discuss treatment options and tips for successfully diagnosing and treating lice and scabies ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, October 1, 2022 Pediculosis (head, body, or pubic lice infestation) and scabies are caused by ectoparasites that are found to some degree in all human populations, with
Working up pernio: How far should you dip your toe in the water?
By David A. Wetter, MD May 6, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 18 Dermatologists are rapidly becoming reacquainted with pernio (chilblains), given the increasing reports of pernio-like acral eruptions (and other dermatologic manifestations) occurring in association with COVID-19. (1, 2) This raises an important clinical question: under normal (non-COVID-19) circumstances, what
We’re in hot water! Vibrio vulnificus infections are heading north
Read the December 16, 2020 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on Vibrio vulnificus infections.
Dermatology coding essentials part 2: Reporting dermatology procedures and services
Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, Senior Manager, Coding & Reimbursement, June 1, 2026 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld Coding Consult. ... Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . Current Procedural Terminology (CPT ... ® ...
Patient safety must come first
From the President ... Dr. Thiers served as Academy president from March 2020 to March 2021. ... By Bruce Thiers, MD, February 1, 2021 Ask almost any dermatologist what health care issue bugs them the most, and they will likely cite unsafe scope of practice expansions by non-physician clinicians. Indeed,
December 24, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Dec. 24, 2025 ... Warts: Local hyperthermia with hydrogen peroxide DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Holiday greeting 2025 Academy mourns the passing of Alfred W. Kopf, MD FDA alert flags cosmetic
March 18, 2026
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 18, 2026 ... Oral hyaluronic acid supplement: Does it improve skin aging? DermWorld What’s Hot: Insurance denial of ‘cosmetic’ conditions Is topical urea beneficial for onychomycosis? Does the application of
2024 DW Insights and Inquiries archive
Explore past issues of DW Insights and Inquiries that were published in 2024.
A big, fat lie
The statistics on obesity are staggering. According to the CDC, the percent of adults aged 20 and over with obesity is 39.8% (2015-2016).
Hidradenitis suppurativa and socioeconomic status: Food for thought (and benefit)
We see many patients with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), especially in our Camden practice. I am certainly not surprised by the well-documented comorbidities of obesity and smoking, which may play a role in the pathogenesis of the disease.
Research rebound
Steady funding fuels dermatologic research after pandemic paralysis. ... Feature ... By Jan Bowers, Contributing Writer, December 1, 2022 With the exception of the lifesaving mRNA vaccines developed at remarkable speed, many non-COVID-related research projects ground to a halt as the pandemic seized the nation. "Our laboratories shut down for
What role should dermatologists take in screening for comorbidities in HS patients?
Clinical Applications ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, August 1, 2022 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, talks with Amit Garg, MD,
2021
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, December 1, 2021 Another year done. It probably wasn’t the year we had all hoped for, as we failed to tame the COVID beast, but we have seen progress with rising
28 days
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, February 1, 2021 February is short this year. Kind of seems unfair that our extra February day happened in 2020, probably the one year none of us wanted extended, even if only
Life is not always pretty.
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, May 1, 2024 I have been a doctor for more than 30 years and have practiced in a wide variety of regions, ranging from a small rural community to a larger
Resistance is futile.
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, June 1, 2024 Perhaps, if one is fighting the Borg. (If you don’t understand the reference, my apologies, but you are truly missing out.) Hopefully, we still have a chance to
How to prevent keloid scars
Board-certified dermatologist shares tips to reduce your risk ROSEMONT, Ill. (Dec. 6, 2023) — Keloids are a type of raised scar that can occur after an injury, and over time they can grow much larger than the wound itself. Although keloids are not dangerous to a person’s health, they can
Supplements and the skin
Are nutritional supplements aimed at skin care helpful, harmful, or simply a placebo for patients? ... Feature ... By Heidi Splete, Contributing Writer, July 1, 2023 Nutritional supplements appeal to many individuals as an alternative or additive treatment for skin and hair ailments, but evidence to support the effectiveness of
Caring for transgender patients
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... Experts discuss cultural and medical competencies of providing care for transgender patients ... Experts discuss cultural and medical competencies of providing care for transgender patients ... By Victoria Houghton, assistant managing editor Cyndi Yag-Howard, MD, vividly remembers the
Hot coding topics to keep you cool this summer
Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, manager, coding & reimbursement, June 1, 2021 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in Derm Coding Consult. ... Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . Think back to the world a year ago:
Real-time patient data transforms the practice and improves care
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Making a pitch for the C-reactive protein/albumin ratio
The C-reactive protein/albumin ratio (CAR) is a new measure for assessing disease severity and prognosis in inflammatory and neoplastic disorders. Dermatologists will increasingly encounter the CAR in daily practice.
Danger in the workplace
Occupational associations of skin cancer ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, March 1, 2023 In 1775, English physician Sir Percivall Pott made history, publishing the first report of cancer caused by occupational exposure. Pott had noted an unusually high incidence of skin sores on men working as chimney
ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding updates for 2025
Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, Manager, Lead Coding and Reimbursement Strategist, October 1, 2024 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld ... Coding Consult. Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . The Centers for Disease Control and
iPLEDGE changes
Ask the Expert ... By Victoria Houghton, Managing Editor, July 1, 2023 DermWorld ... spoke to Stephanie Croney, JD, assistant director of regulatory policy for the American Academy of Dermatology Association (AADA), about the recent FDA advisory committee meeting on recommended changes to the iPLEDGE REMS program. DermWorld : Recently,
March 9, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 9, 2022 ... Eight misconceptions about photoprotection in skin of color DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : IL-36 and generalized pustular psoriasis — L’chaim! Derm Coding Consult : Novitas revises shave
August 17, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Aug. 17, 2022 ... Do dietary exclusions improve atopic dermatitis? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Promising therapeutic developments for cutaneous lupus erythematosus — Interfering with interferon Derm Coding Consult : Dermatology
January 7, 2026
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Jan. 07, 2026 ... Is beef tallow effective for dermatologic conditions? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Cannabis arteritis — Getting higher on the differential diagnosis list of ulcerative lesions GLP-1s in
July 15, 2026
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 15, 2026 ... Oral minoxidil: 2.5 mg vs. 5 mg for male androgenetic alopecia DermWorld What’s Hot: Use of compounded sterile preparations Malignancy risk with biologics vs. topical therapy for
August 26, 2026
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / August 26, 2026 ... Do collagen peptides affect skin aging? DermWorld What’s Hot: Saline for plantar warts Second-generation antihistamines in dermatology A treatment for dark circles? Impact of weight-loss interventions on
Vitamin C as treatment of basal cell carcinoma: Is it fruitful?
For those of us who learned that taking mega dose vitamin C for the common cold, as advocated by the late Nobel Laureate Linus Pauling, was truly something to sneeze at, I always approach studies lauding the effects of nutrient-based therapies with a mega dose of skepticism.
Direct-to-consumer telemedicine websites: Caveat emptor, a prediction, and proposal
Two weeks ago, I experienced pain extending from my right groin to my buttock to the degree that I almost could not bear weight. I felt as though I was 90, and if anyone saw my gait, they would have reached that conclusion. If there were an app for my
Advocacy Update May 5, 2026
In response to advocacy by the AADA and other specialty societies, UnitedHealth Care will delay any adverse payment decisions related to Medicare Advantage referral requirements starting on May 1.
Dermatologists warn people about the reliability of online symptom checkers
Research shows that online symptom checkers inaccurately diagnose skin rashes ROSEMONT, Ill. (October 12, 2022) — Thanks to the internet, we have the world at our fingertips, and with just a few clicks, we can easily enter our medical symptoms into websites and apps to self-diagnose illnesses. However, a new
American Academy of Dermatology installs new officers, board members
BOSTON (March 25, 2022) — Immediately following the American Academy of Dermatology’s Annual Meeting, three new officers and four new board members will be installed to help lead the world’s largest dermatologic society and represent more than 20,500 physicians who specialize in the diagnosis and medical, surgical, and cosmetic treatment
A tale of two disorders of hypopigmentation: The potential role of Cutibacterium acnes dysbiosis in progressive macular hypomelanosis and lichen striatus
The human (and skin) microbiome is intricately involved in health and disease. Recent studies suggest that dysbiosis may be pathogenic in disorders of hypopigmentation, such as progressive macular hypomelanosis and lichen striatus.
Six hours too many
Answers in Practice ... By Faiza Wasif, MPH, Associate Director, Practice Management, February 1, 2026 Each month, DermWorld ... tackles issues "in practice" for dermatologists. This month, practice management staff discuss EHR documentation, burnout, and the tools to reclaim your time. Six extra hours of electronic health record (EHR) documentation
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
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
February 12, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / February 12, 2025 ... Is there an association between metformin use and the risk of nonmelanoma skin cancer? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Making a pitch for the C-reactive protein/albumin ratio
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 17, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Dec. 17, 2025 ... Antiandrogen therapy for female pattern hair loss DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Long COVID has a lot of nerve Hidradenitis suppurativa treatment during pregnancy, lactation The role
April 1, 2026
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 1, 2026 ... Aesthetic treatment considerations for perimenopausal, menopausal patients DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Cocaine-associated plasma cell orificial mucositis — Anything goes Effects of PRP, minoxidil in patients with
October 1, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Oct. 1, 2025 ... Antiandrogen therapy for the treatment of female pattern hair loss DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Lupus miliaris disseminatus faciei — A Simon and Garfunkel playlist Academy mourns
October 29, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Oct. 29, 2025 ... Does nicotinamide supplementation prevent skin cancer? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : The 2025 Allergen of the Year is to dye for GLP-1 receptor agonists and isotretinoin Adalimumab
Advocacy Update Oct 28, 2025
After weeks of confusion, CMS allowed MACs to begin processing most claims with dates of service on or after Oct. 1, 2025.
Platelet rich plasma: Good for whatever ails you?
Okay, okay, I admit it. The first time I ever heard of injecting autologous platelet rich plasma (PRP) for pattern alopecia, my suspicion was that it was being sold by the proverbial snake-oil salesman. I did my utmost to ignore it, but increasingly its use is being reported, and patients
Countering corticophobia
Topical corticosteroid phobia (TCP, aka “corticosteroid phobia”, “corticophobia”) describes exaggerated concerns, fears, worries, anxiety, doubts, reservations, reluctance or skepticism regarding corticosteroid use in patients, their caregivers, or health care professionals
7 Rosacea skin care tips
Board-certified dermatologist weighs in ROSEMONT, Ill. (Apr. 9, 2024) — Rosacea is a common skin condition that affects at least 14 million U.S. adults and commonly appears as a tendency to blush or flush more easily than others. While treatable, symptoms, such as skin thickening and eye problems, can often
Feeling stressed? It can show in your skin, hair, and nails
Board-certified dermatologist provides the latest information on how mind body practices can help skin and hair conditions VANCOUVER, BC. (July 21, 2022) — Stress is a part of life. Whether your stressors are small or large, they can impact both your mental and physical well-being. While we can’t completely remove
Supplement secrets unveiled: debunking common myths about beauty boosters
Board-certified dermatologist discusses what to consider before taking three common supplements ROSEMONT, Ill. (Sept. 17, 2024) — Nutritional supplements offer a convenient way to easily increase your daily intake of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients without making significant lifestyle changes. Despite their growing popularity for achieving thicker hair and better
Tackling Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis: Part 1
Diagnosis and common mimickers. ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Senior Editor, May 1, 2026 Among serious diseases treated by dermatologists, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) often top the list. ... Rare disorders of the skin and mucous membranes, SJS and TEN are thought to be clinically
Pediatric diseases in disguise
Dermatologists discuss conditions that may be harder to diagnose in children. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, October 1, 2025 Despite years of rigorous training and experience, even the best dermatologists may miss a pediatric diagnosis, particularly for dermatologists who don’t see as many pediatric patients. Some
Managing hair loss
What has research revealed about the pathogenesis of androgenetic alopecia, alopecia areata, and central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia as well as new potential therapeutics? ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, assistant managing editor, September 1, 2021 To those outside the world of dermatology, hair is sometimes perceived to be a cosmetic
Beyond bedside basics
Dermatologists and physician experts discuss bedside manner tips and trends, and how to strengthen the physician-patient relationship. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, February 1, 2025 Imagine you are sitting at a table on the opposite end from the patient with the problem in the middle. What
Teatime for radiation dermatitis (and beyond)
Epigallocatechin-3-gallate, derived from green tea, has many properties with the potential for multiple uses in dermatology when used topically. It may prove especially useful for patients with radiation-induced dermatitis.
Demodectic eruptions: More than you mite have imagined
Read the April 26, 2023 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on Demodectic eruptions. Although the precise role of Demodex mites remains to be defined in disorders such as rosacea, these mites could play a role in other diseases, the most under-recognized possibly being so-called pigmented demodicidosis.
Pathway to clarity simplified: Melanocytic Pathology Assessment Tool and Hierarchy for Diagnosis (MPATH-Dx) version 2.0
Melanocytic Pathology Assessment Tool and Hierarchy for Diagnosis (MPATH-Dx) is a diagnostic-treatment schema designed to standardize the classification, reporting, and treatment of melanocytic neoplasms. The success of the schema depends on the continual engagement and contribution of clinicians and pathologists by sharing their insights and expertise.
Resorcinol’s resourcefulness in hidradenitis suppurativa
Read the March 22, 2023 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on resorcinol’s resourcefulness in hidradenitis suppurativa.
Volunteerism
From the President ... Dr. Tomecki served as Academy president from March 2021 to March 2022. ... By Kenneth Tomecki, MD, May 1, 2021 'Volunteer,’ (n)...person who performs/gives his/her services of own free will; (v)...to give/offer to give on one’s own initiative. To volunteer, to be a volunteer, is indeed
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
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 ...
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
August 21
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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
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
November 13, 2019
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / November 13, 2019 ... New recommendations for detecting noninvasive melanoma published DW Insights and Inquiries: The naked truth about total body skin examination — A lesson from Goldilocks and the Three
September 15, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Sept. 15, 2021 ... Worsening psoriasis after COVID-19 vaccination DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Is ivermectin an old drug with new tricks? Frontal fibrosing alopecia and facial care products Biden administration
December 11, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / December 11, 2024 ... Consensus guidelines for off-label use of oral minoxidil for hair loss DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis joins the pantheon of erythema nodosum-associated disorders Diagnostic
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 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
February 17, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Feb. 17, 2021 ... FDA approves cemiplimab for advanced BCC DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Honing in on diffuse dermal angiomatosis New JAK inhibitor shows notable PASI score improvement Physician perceptions
May 31, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 31, 2023 ... Cause or cure: Dupilumab and alopecia areata DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Taking it on the shin – part 1 A simplified dermoscopic algorithm for melanoma diagnosis
September 3, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Sept. 3, 2025 ... Comparison of botulinum toxin A formulations for treating glabellar strain DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Trichobacteriosis — A salute to the Shelleys Academy mourns the passing of
November 12, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Nov. 12, 2025 ... Efficacy of OTC androgenetic alopecia therapies vs. FDA-approved monotherapies DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : JAK inhibitors battle in the heavyweight class Is there increased psoriasis risk in
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Navigating "natural" medicine
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... How to meet patients' desire for alternative medicine with evidence-based care ... How to meet patients' desire for alternative medicine with evidence-based care ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor "We are clearly past the ‘golden age’ where, by
Smoke and the skin
Experts discuss the cutaneous impact of occupational and natural exposure to smoke. ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Senior Editor, June 1, 2025 From wildfires to cigarettes, smoke drifts through every corner of life. ... Nearly 90% of the world’s population lives with unhealthy air caused by smoke, according to
Cosmetic complications
Dermatologists offer insight and instruction for approaching procedural afflictions. ... Feature ... By Laura Vernaci, Contributing Writer, September 1, 2025 It goes without saying that dermatologists do everything in their power to keep their patients safe and avoid complications or adverse events. However, stay in the business long enough and
What to know about coding dermatology encounters after the Public Health Emergency (PHE) and beyond
Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, Manager, Lead Coding and Reimbursement Strategist, January 1, 2025 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld ... Coding Consult. Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . Editor’s Note: The online version of
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... February 1, 2026 In this monthly column, members of the DermWorld ... Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. Craig Burkhart, MD, MPH, MSBS, FAAD Gawey et al. reviewed the current state of sunscreen regulation in the United States and the process of
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... October 1, 2024 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Mallory Abate, MD, FAAD How highly hereditable is melanoma? Prior studies have estimated that genetic predisposition is rare, with as few as 2.5%
Win back time with AAD’s top-rated prior authorization tool
Answers in Practice ... By Olivia Barry, Manager, Practice Management, October 1, 2025 Each month, DermWorld ... tackles issues "in practice" for dermatologists. This month, practice management staff discuss what dermatology practices need to know about the Academy’s prior authorization tool. For busy dermatology practices, navigating prior authorizations can feel
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
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
October 25, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Oct. 25, 2023 ... Efficacy of berdazimer gel for molluscum contagiosum clearance DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : A permanent addition to the list of transient neonatal dermatoses — Transient abdominal telangiectasia
February 1, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Feb. 1, 2023 ... Are topical AK treatments associated with increased risk of SCC? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : A seasoned approach to treating the ‘salt and pepper’ dyspigmentation of systemic