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Learning module: Contact dermatitis
Goals and objectives ... The purpose of this module is to help medical students develop a clinical approach to the evaluation and initial management of patients who present with contact dermatitis. ... After completing this module, the learner should be able to: ... Identify and describe the morphology for contact
Learning module: Atopic dermatitis
Goals and objectives ... The purpose of this module is to help medical students develop a clinical approach to the evaluation and initial management of pediatric patients who present with atopic dermatitis. ... After completing this module, the learner should be able to: ... Identify and describe the morphology of
Atopic dermatitis and skin of color
Atopic dermatitis, the most common chronic inflammatory skin disease, is highly prevalent in patients with Black or Brown skin. African American children have an increased risk of atopic dermatitis compared to European American children. ... Atopic dermatitis and skin of color ... Click to view and download the infographic. ...
Atopic dermatitis and autoimmune diseases
Patients with atopic dermatitis, especially those who smoke, are at higher risk for having multiple autoimmune diseases. ... Atopic dermatitis and autoimmune disease ... Click to view and download the infographic. ... Download Source: ... www.healio.com/dermatology/dermatitis/news/online/%7B57200675-2590-4d60-a5d6-f5feba594eab%7D/atopic-dermatitis-significantly-associated-with-several-autoimmune-diseases https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6548682/ More information: ... Eczema Resource Center Help and Chat
Atopic dermatitis and autoimmune diseases
Research indicates that atopic dermatitis is associated with an increased risk of developing several types of infections. ... Atopic dermatitis and infection ... Click to view and download the infographic. ... Download Source: www.healio.com/dermatology/dermatitis/news/online/%7B57200675-2590-4d60-a5d6-f5feba594eab%7D/atopic-dermatitis-significantly-associated-with-several-autoimmune-diseases https://www.acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/M18-2246 More information: Eczema Resource Center Help and Chat
Learning module: Stasis dermatitis and leg ulcers
Goals and objectives ... The purpose of this module is to help medical students develop a clinical approach to the evaluation and initial management of patients who present with stasis dermatitis and leg ulcers. ... After completing this module, the learner should be able to: ... Recognize the clinical presentation
Lichenoid and granulomatous dermatitis: Points to ponder
By Kiran Motaparthi, MD June 10, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 23 Clinical-pathologic correlation is the foundation of dermatologic diagnosis; often this is straightforward, but on occasion, getting to the precise diagnosis requires great thought and sleuthing. If you receive a report from your dermatopathologist with a descriptive diagnosis of "lichenoid
Atopic dermatitis: Fantasizing about a dual approach
By Warren R. Heymann, MD March 9, 2017 Patient photos before and after dupilumab. A, Subject-provided photograph before the start of dupilumab therapy. B, Photograph taken in the clinic 1 year after the patient started dupilumab therapy. ... Credit: ... JAAD It has been acknowledged that we are on the
Dupilumab and the dawn of the biologic era for atopic dermatitis
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Aug. 28, 2016 I have a list of patients with severe, recalcitrant atopic dermatitis (AD) eagerly awaiting the release of dupilumab. I first became aware of this biologic from the article by Beck et al, who noted that dupilumab, a fully humanized monoclonal antibody that
Dermatitis
Parabens — A common allergen with lots of hype and no real harm Finding Joy in pediatric phototherapy Should dermatologists be anti-antihistamine for atopic dermatitis? Aha! The iodide paradox now makes sense! Dupilumab’s conjunctivitis conundrum Dupilumab: The first year The medical word to watch in 2018: Dysbiosis Hairdressers’ dermatologic odyssey:
For the win! Championing the use of the term “reactive granulomatous dermatitis” in clinical practice
By David A. Wetter, MD, FAAD March 8, 2023 Vol. 5, No. 10 Growing up in the 1980s in suburban St. Louis, Missouri, I spent many evenings listening to Cardinals’ baseball on the local AM radio station, KMOX 1120. After the final out of each Cardinals’ victory, the late Hall-of-Fame
Dermatitis: Improvement in Patient-Reported Itch Severity — Measure 486
Dermatitis: Improvement in Patient-Reported Itch Severity ... DESCRIPTION: The percentage of patients, aged 8 years and older, with a diagnosis of dermatitis where at an initial (index) visit have a patient reported itch severity assessments performed, score greater than or equal to 4, and who achieve a score reduction of
Atopic dermatitis clinical guideline by American Academy of Dermatology
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic, pruritic inflammatory skin disease that occurs most frequently in children but also affects many adults. The Academy is publishing a series of updates to the AD guidelines, originally published in 2014. You can see these updates below, or continue past them for the original guidelines.
The 2020 vision for nemolizumab in atopic dermatitis
By Warren R. Heymann, MD March 11, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 10 Over the past decade, I have noticed an inversion of the ratio of patients with severe psoriasis versus atopic dermatitis (AD) in my practice. The biologic revolution has clearly favored those afflicted with psoriasis; although dupilumab has improved
Rituximab therapy for recalcitrant dermatitis herpetiformis: A gut feeling
By Warren R. Heymann, MD March 20, 2017 Dermatitis herpetiformis. Grouped papulovesicles with excoriations on the extensor surface of the shoulder. ... Credit: ... JAAD Recently I "accidentally" diagnosed a severely pruritic man with dermatitis herpetiformis (DH). He had seen leading authorities for his life-altering pruritic dermatosis, that clinically and
Purpuric dermatitis herpetiformis: Itching to know why
By Warren R. Heymann, MD July 24, 2016 Last week my partner, Justin Green MD, asked for my opinion about a man with biopsy-proven dermatitis herpetiformis (neutrophilic abscesses and granular IgA deposition) with negative serologic studies for anti-endomysial antibodies (tissue transglutaminase). He had classical lesions on his elbows (grouped vesicles)
Should dermatologists be anti-antihistamine for atopic dermatitis?
By Sylvia Hsu, MD July 17, 2019 Vol. 1, No. 19 Atopic dermatitis (AD) is characterized by pruritus that results in eczema induced by scratching. Histamine-1 receptor blockers are routinely used to treat the pruritus of AD. Histamine does not seem to play a role in AD through the histamine-1
New data to recall when considering radiation recall dermatitis
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Sept. 30, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 39 I have always been mystified by the diagnosis of radiation recall dermatitis (RRD). RRD was first described in 1959 by D’Angio et al who stated: "Actinomycin D therapy alone can reactivate ‘latent’ radiation effects in normal tissues. For
Striving for hard facts about water softening in atopic dermatitis
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Aug. 18, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 33 With the success of dupilumab in managing atopic dermatitis (AD), and new agents on the horizon (IL-13 inhibitors lebrikizumab and tralokinumab; the IL-31 inhibitor nemolizumab; targeted anti IL-17, IL-22, and TSLP inhibitors; JAK inhibitors; and the PDE4
Atopic dermatitis: Up in smoke!
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Feb. 8, 2017 The etiology of atopic dermatitis (AD) is multifactorial, with genetic mutations of the filaggrin mutations affecting barrier function, immunodysregulation of the TH2 pathway, and environmental triggers being of primary importance. AD has long been associated with autoimmune diseases such as vitiligo and
Atopic dermatitis hide and seek: The impending role of OX40 inhibition
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Sept. 11, 2024 Vol. 6, No. 37 The burden of atopic dermatitis (AD) — for patients, their families, and society — is vast and increasing. AD affects approximately 10% to 30% of children and 2% to 10% of adults in developed countries. (1) Aside
Can oral ivermectin cure pediatric periorificial dermatitis? It mite!
By Warren R. Heymann, MD March 5, 2017 A 13-year-old boy with severe rosacea before (A) and 1 month (B) and 4 months (C) after receiving oral therapy with a single dose of 250 μg/kg ivermectin (case 3). Note the facial desquamation after the first weeks of therapy, not attributable
Does the burden of atopic dermatitis vary by age, race, ethnicity?
Clinical Applications ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, December 1, 2019 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, talks with Jonathan Silverberg, MD, PhD, MPH, about
Ustekinumab: A topic for atopics?
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Jan. 9, 2017 Atopic dermatitis patient shows drastic improvement at week 19 of ustekinumab treatment. ... Credit: ... JAAD If you’re like me, you have a cadre of patients with severe atopic dermatitis (AD) patients who are counting the minutes for the release of
American Academy of Dermatology issues updated guidelines for the management of atopic dermatitis in adults with topical therapies
Both well-established and newer topical treatments addressed ROSEMONT, Ill. (January 11, 2023) — Often called eczema or atopic eczema, atopic dermatitis is a common skin condition, affecting 1 in 10 Americans. Although atopic dermatitis occurs most frequently in children, it also affects adults and can have a significant impact on
Coming clean on chlorhexidine-induced dermatoses
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD March 13, 2024 Vol. 6, No. 11 Dermatologic surgeons use a variety of products that may cause an irritant or allergic contact dermatitis, including antiseptics, anesthetics, gloves, suture materials, tissue adhesives, topical antibiotics, and bandages. Antiseptic agents are the most frequent cause of contact
SkinSerious: Stats and facts
Acne increases depression risk People with acne face a significantly increased risk of depression compared to those without acne. ... Alopecia areata and mental health Alopecia areata patients are more likely than other individuals to have mental health conditions, including anxiety and mood disorders. ... Atopic dermatitis and skin of
Lessons learned from canine atopic dermatitis
What can human and veterinary dermatologists learn from each other in the management and treatment of atopic dermatitis? ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, December 1, 2020 In the past, a single doctor would have been called upon to care for all members of a household — including
Topical crisaborole ointment for atopic dermatitis: Hoping for a painless introduction
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Aug. 13, 2016 Any dermatologist who treats atopic dermatitis (AD) must be eagerly awaiting the introduction of 2% Crisaborole ointment. This is equally true for patients (and their parents!) who are steroid-phobic and uncomfortable with the black box warning for calcineurin inhibitors (despite our reassurances).
Homing in on hornerin: Breaking down the barrier to understand its crucial role in atopic dermatitis
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Oct. 16, 2024 Vol. 6, No. 42 Atopic dermatitis (AD) is characterized by skin barrier dysfunction, inflammation, and chronic pruritus. The etiology of AD, however, is complicated and incompletely understood, with genetic, environmental (soaps, surfactants, stress), and immunological factors causing skin barrier abnormalities and
I have questions about coding for contact dermatitis. Does the Academy have any resources to help?
Asked and Answered ... March 1, 2022 Yes. The Academy offers a selection of quick coding guides covering a variety of topics, including contact dermatitis. The Contact Dermatitis Quick Coder has been recently updated to reflect new 2022 codes for irritant contact dermatitis due to contact with body fluids. ...
Seborrheic Dermatitis Pamphlet
It identifies how seborrheic dermatitis looks on the skin and where it occurs most often.
Aha! The iodide paradox now makes sense!
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Oct. 1, 2018 Dermatitis herpetiformis. Grouped papulovesicles with excoriations on the extensor surface of the shoulder. ... Credit: ... JAAD In the pre-direct immunofluorescence days of yore (before my time in dermatology), the exacerbation of dermatitis herpetiformis (DH) by oral or topical iodides could be
The woolly culprit: Lanolin revealed as an uncommon cause of dermatitis on normal skin
By Christen Mowad, MD, FAAD Nov. 15, 2023 Vol. 5, No. 46 Excitement surrounding the "Allergen of the Year" may only be truly appreciated by those immersed in the field of contact dermatitis and patch testing, but each year the announcement is met with enthusiasm from the wider dermatology specialty.
How is structural racism affecting atopic dermatitis in African American children?
Clinical Applications ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, November 1, 2020 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, talks with Craig Burkhart, MD, MPH, MSBS, about
Perioral Dermatitis Pamphlet
Use this informative pamphlet to explain to your patients what perioral dermatitis is and why dermatologists
Key messages in social media about eczema
Key messages ... Eczema refers to a group of conditions that lead to inflamed skin. Signs of inflamed skin include a rash, itchiness, and excessive dryness. (1) ... There are several types of eczema. Atopic dermatitis is the most common type. ... Eczema is a complex condition. Your genes, immune
What are the financial and treatment access burdens associated with atopic dermatitis comorbidities?
Clinical Applications ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, February 1, 2024 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, DermWorld ... Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, talks with Wendy Smith
PDT for erosive pustular dermatitis of the scalp: Seeing the light (but reaching a different conclusion)
By Warren R. Heymann, MD June 9, 2016 Erosive Pustular Dermatitis of the Scalp (EPDS) is a relative common condition, typically seen on the actinically damaged scalps of the elderly men. Lesions characteristically present as hyperkeratotic, crusted erosions with varying degrees of pustulation. Lesions may become secondarily infected. The etiology
Parsing pediatric contact allergens
Pediatric dermatologists share clues for distinguishing contact dermatitis from atopic dermatitis and discuss noteworthy allergens. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, May 1, 2023 It is a common misconception that allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) is rare in children. It’s estimated that it affects up to 20% of
Bursting at the CME
We keep creating important member-only, free accredited education for you, with a couple of exciting additions in recent months. ... The new course ... AAD Guidelines: Awareness of Comorbidities Associated with Atopic Dermatitis in Adults allows learners to: ... Recognize the prevalent comorbidities associated with atopic dermatitis in adults. ...
Dupilumab: The first year
By Warren R. Heymann, MD ... Jan. 8, 2018 A patient with severe atopic dermatitis has benefited from dupilumab. ... Credit: Warren R Heymann ... When introduced as dermatologist to a new acquaintance, I’m sure you have heard: "Dermatology is a great field — you don’t cure anybody, so
Should systemic steroids be avoided in atopic dermatitis?
Acta Eruditorum ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, July 2, 2018 In this month's Acta Eruditorum column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, talks with Jonathan I. Silverberg, MD, PhD, MPH,
Burden of Skin Disease briefs
Download the briefs using the cards below. ... Acne Burden of Skin Disease: Acne by the numbers ... Atopic dermatitis Burden of Skin Disease: Atopic dermatitis by the numbers ... Bullous diseases Burden of Skin Disease: Bullous diseases by the numbers ... Congenital abnormalities Burden of Skin Disease: Congenital abnormalities
Coming clean on bleach baths for atopic dermatitis
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Oct. 23, 2019 Vol. 1, No. 33 ... Bleach baths have become popularized over the past decade in managing atopic dermatitis (AD). I have been a strong proponent, often telling patients (and their parents) that the procedure would help decolonize the skin and prevent
Filling the medicine cabinet
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... Dupilumab and crisaborole have changed atopic dermatitis treatment — and now more drugs are on the way ... Dupilumab and crisaborole have changed atopic dermatitis treatment — and now more drugs are on the way ... By Victoria
Performance Improvement CME (PI CME) - Atopic Dermatitis
Performance Improvement CME (PI CME) Atopic Dermatitis PI CME is a self-directed, web-based activity
Taking it on the shin: Part one
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD May 31, 2023 Vol. 5, No. 22 I am intentionally skeptical of medical literature that purports "new" entities. Are they novel and distinct or just minor variations of long-recognized dermatoses? This two-part commentary will focus on two disorders that involve the pretibial region —
Performance Improvement CME (PI CME) Atopic Dermatitis - Online
Assess the current system you and your office team use for atopic dermatitis patient management, inclusive
Performance Improvement CME (PI CME) Atopic Dermatitis
Performance Improvement CME (PI CME) Atopic Dermatitis PI CME is a self-directed, web-based activity
Aluminum can cause allergic contact dermatitis: Allergen of the Year 2022
By Christen Mowad, MD, FAAD June 15, 2022 Vol. 4, No. 24 Allergen of the year is an eagerly awaited award for those of us excited by allergic contact dermatitis. It has been given each year for over 20 years to highlight allergens of new and emerging significance and sometimes
You like tomato, I like tomahto, you soak with steroids, I use them dry…
By Warren R. Heymann, MD July 28, 2016 I have been a firm believer in the “Soak and Smear” approach to treating recalcitrant dermatoses, including atopic dermatitis, as detailed by Gutman et al, more than a decade ago. The authors defined soaking and smearing as soaking an affected body part
Is there evidence to suggest a true remittive effect of JAK inhibitors for atopic dermatitis?
Clinical Applications ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, April 1, 2021 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, talks with Jonathan Silverberg, MD, PhD, MPH, about
September 27, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Sept. 27, 2023 ... Is roflumilast effective in patients with seborrheic dermatitis? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Diminishing diagnostic cognitive bias — Anchors away JAK inhibitors for granulomatous dermatoses Is there
Cosmetic conundrums
Contact dermatitis experts discuss key cosmetic allergens and how to investigate which product may be causing a patient’s allergic reaction. ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, September 1, 2023 Thousands of substances can cause an allergic skin reaction, offering a broad lineup of potential "suspects" for contact dermatitis
January 5, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Jan. 5, 2022 ... Cicatricial alopecia following ACD from hair dye DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Coming full circle (almost) — Low dose oral minoxidil for alopecia FDA approves atopic dermatitis
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
April 3
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 3, 2019 ... Can the elimination diet hurt pediatric atopic dermatitis patients? DW Insights and Inquiries : Tofacitinib – a JAK inhibitor of all trades Unity in dermatology starts with
August 4, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Aug. 4, 2021 ... Probiotic supplements improve atopic dermatitis symptoms DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Keeping abreast of drug-induced cutaneous lupus From mentoring LGBT dermatologists, to caring for HIV patients, GALDA
November 3, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Nov. 3, 2021 ... Facial contact dermatitis from cosmetic allergens DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Humbled again — Alopecic and aseptic nodules of the scalp Derm Coding Consult : Applying 2021
August 28
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / August 28, 2019 ... Dupilumab shows positive results for younger atopic dermatitis patients DW Insights and Inquiries : Finding joy in pediatric phototherapy FDA, UMD seek feedback on compounded drug use
March 29, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 29, 2023 ... Low-dose isotretinoin for severe seborrheic dermatitis? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Can we chat? Risk of melanoma in patients with BCC Is AD severity correlated with food
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
Scent-sitive skin
Contact dermatitis experts discuss regulatory complexities of the fragrance industry and share tips for identifying and managing allergens. ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, November 1, 2024 Ask a contact dermatitis expert — what’s one of the toughest allergies to manage? ... "Probably fragrance," said Christen Mowad, MD,
More on a theme
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, May 1, 2023 In our February edition of ... DermWorld , we addressed some of the similarities and differences that should be considered when treating children with biologics, reminding us that kids
Are you a rash whisperer?
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... Patch test. Identify allergens. Avoid them. If only it was that simple to diagnose and treat patients with allergic contact dermatitis. ... Patch test. Identify allergens. Avoid them. If only it was that simple to diagnose and treat
It’s always the gluten
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, November 1, 2020 Gluten is to dermatitis as brown recluse spider bites are to ulcers. Often blamed, but rarely the cause. I run a contact dermatitis clinic, and without fail, at least one
What is the path forward for treating children with severe atopic dermatitis with dupilumab?
Clinical Applications ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, March 1, 2021 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, talks with Amy Paller, MD, about her recent
The “rope” sign is knot pathognomonic: Autoimmunity ties the etiologies together
By Warren R. Heymann, MD July 8, 2016 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
Does the JAK inhibitor baricitinib raise the bar on treating lupus?
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Aug. 20, 2018 Cutaneous lupus in dermatomal distribution. Erythematous papules in a dermatomal distribution along the patient's left lower extremity. ... Credit: ... JAAD Undeniably, the JAK inhibitors have been at the forefront of advances in immunologically-based diseases, including alopecia areata, vitiligo, psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis,
What challenges and barriers exist when patch testing children?
Clinical Applications ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, June 1, 2021 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, talks with JiaDe (Jeff) Yu, MD, about his
What does it mean when all of a patient's patch tests come back negative?
Clinical Applications ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, September 2, 2019 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, talks with Erin Warshaw, MD, MS, about her
Eczema and eye disease
Eczema affects more than your skin. Adults with eczema are at a higher risk of developing ocular diseases. ... Eczema and eye disease ... Click to view and download the infographic. ... Download Sources www.healio.com/dermatology/dermatitis/news/online/%7B39cf915c-23d6-49ac-9f37-10f770c50f9e%7D/atopic-dermatitis-associated-with-ocular-disease-risk www.jaad.org/article/S0190-9622(17)30360-2/fulltext More information Eczema Resource Center Adults with eczema should watch for eye problems Help
The case for comprehensive patch testing
Acta Eruditorum ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, September 3, 2018 In this month’s Acta Eruditorum column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, talks with Jenny E. Murase, MD, about her
Teatime for radiation dermatitis (and beyond)
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD June 14, 2023 Vol. 5, No. 24 I am biased — as a coffee lover, I only believe articles demonstrating coffee’s benefits, while finding flaws in any study deriding its use. I can be more objective about tea — especially green tea — a
New study reveals that some children with common form of eczema should also be tested for allergic reactions
Study author highlights test used to differentiate between two types of eczema ROSEMONT, Ill. (September 26, 2023) — Eczema, which is a group of medical conditions that causes inflamed, irritated, and often itchy skin, affects millions of people worldwide. A new article published in the ... Journal of the American
Perspectives on peristomal pyoderma gangrenosum
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Oct. 28, 2016 Peristomal pyoderma gangrenosum (PPG) is a challenging problem, both physically and emotionally. The diagnosis may be delayed, often being mistaken for an irritant dermatitis or an infection. Barbosa et al have performed an extensive review of their experience in 44 patients
Unmasking the complications of personal protective equipment
By Christen Mowad, MD August 5, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 31 Allergic contact dermatitis and irritant contact dermatitis have long been identified as potential adverse reactions to personal protective equipment (PPE) most commonly due to gloves. The global pandemic caused by COVID-19 has heightened the need to use PPE as
Clinical Pearls archive
Clinical Pearls help prepare residents for the future by providing them with top tips from experts about what they should know about specific, key subject areas by the time they complete their residency. ... NEW! Melanocytic lesions ... by Vikas Shrivastava, MD, FAAD ... Access the PDF Alopecia Areata by
What's causing your child's itchy rash?
A dermatologist addresses the difference between eczema and allergic contact dermatitis BOSTON, MA (March 25, 2022) — Itchy rashes can be very irritating, especially when children get them, and you don’t know what is causing them. While these rashes are often caused by eczema, in some cases they are caused
2022 Allergen of the year: Aluminum
Clinical Applications ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, June 1, 2022 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, talks with Magnus Bruze, MD, PhD,
Acetophenone azine: 2021 allergen of the year
Clinical Applications ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, July 1, 2021 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, talks with Denis Sasseville, MD, and Nadia Raison-Peyron,
January 26, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Jan. 26, 2022 ... Allergens in hand sanitizers DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Eccrine syringofibroadenoma — Sweating over the details Derm Coding Consult : Applying 2021 E/M coding concepts in everyday
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
June 30, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 30, 2021 ... Treating atopic dermatitis with cognitive behavioral therapy: Does it work? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Deep learning in dermatopathology Sublingual tofacitinib for alopecia areata Biologic psoriasis treatments
December 1, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Dec. 1, 2021 ... Risk of COVID-19 infection in atopic dermatitis patients DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : The nexus of VEXAS syndrome Skin and gut microbiome in hidradenitis suppurativa Is imiquimod
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%
January 12, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Jan. 12, 2022 ... Probiotics for atopic dermatitis? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Tarrying for tapinarof Derm Coding Consult : Patch testing unit of service reduction averted Research gap years may
Is your margarita giving you a rash?
Dermatologist shines a light on the latest research in photocontact dermatitis SAN DIEGO (March 8, 2024) — Sun sensitivity and related skin conditions are often misunderstood. Foods, medications, and skincare products can trigger symptoms like itching, redness, blistering, or burning. One of the most common conditions is photocontact dermatitis, a
May
Issue ... May January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... More on a theme What’s hot ... This month’s news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ... A health equity framework for melanoma diagnosis
Topical tacrolimus topics
By Warren R. Heymann, MD August 26, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 34 What were you doing in 2000? Worrying about counting chads in Florida? If you were a dermatologist, you were probably eagerly awaiting the release of topical tacrolimus (Protopic) and pimecrolimus (Elidel) two years later. These topical calcineurin inhibitors
May 18, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 18, 2022 ... Abrocitinib efficacy after switching from dupilumab DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Coming to grips with lymphocytic thrombophilic arteritis DermWorld Young Physician Focus : Protecting dermatologic scope of
DI&I encore: Better than a back scratcher?
By Warren R. Heymann, MD March 30, 2017 The potential toxicity of the combination of topical ketamine/amitriptyline/lidocaine (TKAL) was discussed in a recent entry detailing the encephalopathic findings in an octogenarian Parkinsonian man with atopic dermatitis who was treated with the compound. I concluded: "As our therapeutic options for recalcitrant
This month's news from across the specialty
What's hot ... April 1, 2020 In this monthly column, members of ... Dermatology World 's Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... MALLORY ABATE, MD Interested in some patch testing pearls for your patients with allergic contact dermatitis? In the January issue of ...
How dry I am: The white scale sign of xerosis
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Dec. 22, 2016 When winter approaches my skin dries out. Fortunately, it doesn’t bother me at all. For others, especially in the elderly, xerosis be a predisposing factor for asteototic eczema, nummular dermatitis or dyshidrotic eczema (1). With so many people presenting with dry
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.,
Springtime is tick time
By Warren R. Heymann, MD April 27, 2017 Petechial eruption on palm of child with Rocky Mountain spotted fever. ... Credit: ... JAAD Oh, the majesty of spring’s rejuvenation — a bloom’s aroma, opening day’s first pitch, and romance in the air. For dermatologists, no one will write a
Demodectic eruptions: More than you mite have imagined
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD April 26, 2023 Vol. 5, No. 17 Despite the ongoing debate about the precise role of Demodex in the pathogenesis of multiple dermatoses (pityriasis folliculorum, papulopustular and granulomatous rosacea, perioral dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, blepharitis, and others), few would argue about the association of the
Saving face: The importance of recognizing facial discoid dermatosis
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Feb. 22, 2023 Vol. 5, No. 8 I get excited when astute dermatologists describe and label dermatoses that I have seen but could not adequately diagnose. Two recent examples include acute inflammatory edema and alpha-gal syndrome. I (and presumably you too) have encountered patients
Bringing pigmented lupus to light
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Dec. 7, 2017 ... Cutaneous lupus. Biopsy of the left distal thigh shows interface dermatitis, dyskeratosis, superficial perivascular lymphocytic infiltrate, focal red blood cell extravasation, and pigment incontinence. ... Credit: ... JAAD Lettie (not her real name) was an elderly, charming, courtly, soft-spoken African-American woman
Cannabinoids may elevate therapy for connective tissue diseases to a higher level
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Nov. 2, 2017 Medical "reefer madness" is taking hold in the United States with approximately 10% of cannabis users utilizing it for diverse medical conditions, including dermatologic disorders such as pruritus and atopic dermatitis. To date, at least 28 states allow for the use of
Moving on to snail mucin…
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, October 1, 2023 Last month, we explored the subject of allergic contact dermatitis to cosmetic ingredients. It appears that we may have missed some potential allergens, including snail mucin. While reports of
2024 Allergen of the year: Sulfites
Clinical Applications ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, April 1, 2024 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, DermWorld ... Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, talks with Erin Warshaw,
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
September 26
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / September 26, 2018 ... Drug prices spike after shortages September Access Hero: Dr. Jonathan Silverberg Dupilumab improves adolescent atopic dermatitis, quality of life Drug prices spike after shortages According to a
How should dermatologists manage contact allergies to botanicals?
Clinical Applications ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, June 1, 2024 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, DermWorld ... Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, talks with Mark Denis
September 19
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / September 19, 2018 ... More than 25% of Americans surveyed think psoriasis is contagious Atopic dermatitis associated with depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation Have you joined the JAAD Journal Club yet?
Glucose monitors: Not as sweet as they seem
By Christen M. Mowad, MD Oct. 9, 2019 Vol. 1, No. 31 ... The next contact allergen of the year has been announced early by the American Contact Dermatitis Society and it is an acrylate, isobornyl acrylate. (1) This chemical is a photopolymerizable monomer that has been used in industrial
July 19, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 19, 2023 ... Use of hair oils to treat androgenetic alopecia DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : The intimate dance of Staphylococcus aureus and cutaneous T-cell lymphoma Imiquimod for management of
June 10, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 10, 2020 ... Where is teledermatology most useful? Patient web searches may provide clues. DW Insights and Inquiries : Lichenoid and granulomatous dermatitis — Points to ponder During the COVID-19
2023 Allergen of the year: Lanolin
Clinical Applications ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, June 1, 2023 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, talks with Blair A. Jenkins, MD,
Seeing red with dupilumab
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD March 1, 2023 Vol. 5, No. 9 Since its release in 2017, dupilumab (a fully humanized monoclonal antibody that blocks IL-4 and IL-13) has transformed the therapeutic landscape for managing atopic dermatitis (AD) and other eczematous disorders, bullous pemphigoid, Kimura disease, etc. when used
PDF of Seborrheic dermatitis
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY SKIN DISEASE BRIEFS Seborrheic dermatitis by the numbers Seborrheic
July 17, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 17, 2024 ... Risk of breast, gynecologic malignancies in women using spironolactone for dermatologic conditions? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Reassuring patients with sclerosing lymphangitis of the penis that they
July 10, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 10, 2024 ... Efficacy of probiotics in the treatment of patients with acne DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Vasculitis on the run Cosmetic tattoos, permanent makeup may cause allergic contact
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
June 15, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 15, 2022 ... FDA approves first systemic treatment for alopecia areata DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Aluminum can cause allergic contact dermatitis — Allergen of the Year 2022 DermWorld Young
Becoming whipped up over flagellate dermatoses
By Warren R. Heymann, MD ... July 13, 2017 ... A, A 44-year-old male patient with characteristic flagellate dermatitis after ingestion of shiitake. B, Same patient 4 days after balneo PUVA therapy. ... Credit: ... JAAD The literature on flagellate dermatoses has been whipped into frenzy. The initial description
Talk of the town: JAK inhibitors in dermatology
Dermatologists discuss the influx of new JAK inhibitors in dermatology and how they are breaking new ground for the specialty. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, April 1, 2024 Over the last decade, research and development of Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors have exploded. Three years ago, JAK
January 30
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / January 30, 2019 ... Dermatologists prescribe fewer antibiotics overall, but use increased with surgery CMS updates Open Payments data What causes allergic responses in patients with atopic dermatitis? YouTube videos about
NIAID guidelines for food allergy
2017 NIAID Addendum Guidelines for the Prevention of Peanut Allergy in the United States ... View key messages from the 2017 guidelines and 2010 addendum guidelines for peanut allergy below. ... Key messages ... This update to the 2010 NIAID food allergy guidelines addresses the prevention of peanut allergy and
Parabens — A common allergen with lots of hype and no real harm
By Christen M. Mowad, MD Sept. 4, 2019 Vol. 1, No. 26 Every year for the past 20 years, the American Contact Dermatitis Society (ACDS) has highlighted an allergen. Most often the particular allergen is selected because it is new and emerging, such as methylisothiazolinone in 2013. (1) Sometimes, it
January 4, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Jan. 4, 2023 ... Frontal fibrosing alopecia, sunscreen, and actinic damage DermWorld Insights and Inquiries: Sniffing out the meaning of perialar intertrigo Topical eye medications causing allergic contact dermatitis Achieving an
August 8
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / August 8, 2018 ... August Access Hero: Cory Simpson, MD USP publishes proposed revisions to chapter on compounded sterile preparations CDC offers infection prevention guide as patient infection incidents increase Severity
CLE raises risk of depression
More health care workers are reporting occupationally induced skin conditions related to the use of personal protective equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic, including contact/irritant dermatitis, pressure-related skin injuries, acne, and moisture-associated skin irritation. ... COVID-19 and PPE ... Click to view and download the infographic. ... Download Source www.jaad.org/article/S0190-9622(20)30863-X/fulltext More
DermWorld Weekly comparing efficacy of JAK inhibitors used in alopecia areata
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 22, 2023 ... Comparing efficacy of JAK inhibitors used in alopecia areata DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Resorcinol’s resourcefulness in hidradenitis suppurativa Derm Coding Consult : CMS Targeted Probe and
What are the public health and safety implications of using home acrylic nail kits?
Clinical Applications ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, November 1, 2024 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, DermWorld ... Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, talks with Brandon Adler,
PDF of Contact dermatitis
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February 13
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / February 13, 2019 ... Do biologics have more adverse events than conventional therapies? Researchers say 'No.' ... AAD Strategic Plan driven by member feedback Feedback requested: AAD/ASPS joint guideline for reconstruction
Dupilumab’s growing pains
By Warren R. Heymann, MD January 8, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 1 Dupilumab has been a valuable addition to dermatologists’ therapeutic palette in managing atopic dermatitis (AD). The biologic agent was released in 2017, indicated for moderate to severe AD, and is now approved for patients who are at least
Dupilumab’s conjunctivitis conundrum
By Warren R. Heymann, MD June 11, 2018 Having worn glasses since kindergarten, and being virtually helpless without them, I am particularly sympathetic to patients with eye disorders. ... Ocular disease in atopic dermatitis (AD) may manifest in a variety of ways. Conjunctivitis, a predisposition to keratoconus, and anterior subcapsular
First Coast Service Options/Novitas Solutions patch testing unit of service reduction averted
In 2021, two Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs), First Coast Service Options (FCSO) and Novitas Solutions, published proposed Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) with recommendations to reduce the skin patch testing units for allergic and other contact dermatitis from 80 to 65 units. In a combined effort, the American Academy of Dermatology
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
December 6, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Dec. 6, 2023 ... iPLEDGE wins: FDA to implement AADA’s recommendations DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Aquagenic pruritus and polycythemia vera: Still valid (and mysterious) after all these years Treatment access
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
August 18, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Aug. 18, 2021 ... Evaluating diagnostic accuracy across Fitzpatrick phototypes, skin of color DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Striving for hard facts about water softening in atopic dermatitis DermWorld Young Physician
March 8, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 8, 2023 ... Efficacy of various concentrations of retinol in middle-aged women DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : For the win! Championing the use of the term ‘reactive granulomatous dermatitis’ in
September 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
February 27
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / February 27, 2019 ... FDA approves new neurotoxin for frown lines Breaking down the FDA’s new sunscreen proposal Update on Anthem instituting new modifier 25 payment policy A new way to
February 20
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / February 20, 2019 ... Biologics may help fight heart disease in psoriasis patients AAD mourns the passing of Richard L. Dobson, MD Feedback requested: AAD joint guideline for reconstruction after skin
Difficulty differentiating palmar psoriasis from eczema: Can dermatopathologists lend a Hand?
By Warren R. Heymann, MD July 2, 2017 Clinical manifestations of palmar skin lesions. A, Palmar psoriasis appeared as scattered hyperkeratotic scaly round patches over the entire palm. B, Hand eczema appeared as scaly patches on the palm and phalanges. C, Hyperkeratotic hand dermatitis appeared as sharply demarcated areas of
May 8
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 8, 2019 ... Skin scratching and intestinal changes: What’s the link? DW Insights and Inquiries : Progress for progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy Sunscreen study supports FDA call for additional data New
2023 DW Insights and Inquiries archive
Explore ... DermWorld Insights and Inquiries articles by publication date. ... December ... Dec. 20 - DWI&I Holiday Greeting 2023 Dec. 13 - Sparking the interest in Spark nevus Dec. 6 - Aquagenic pruritus and polycythemia vera: Still valid (and mysterious) after all these years November ... Nov. 29 -
Finding Joy in pediatric phototherapy
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Aug. 28, 2019 Vol. 1, No. 25 This commentary is dedicated to Joy, a bright, rambunctious, delightful bundle of energy with (formerly) recalcitrant atopic dermatitis, who taught me a great deal about phototherapy in children. ... The cutaneous effects of ultraviolet (UV) light are by
October 2, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / October 2, 2024 ... Risk of IBD in patients receiving isotretinoin DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : The pregnant pause in cutaneous lymphoma Hydroxychloroquine in patients with lichen sclerosus Abrocitinib vs. dupilumab
May 26, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 26, 2021 ... Managing itch: Wearable sensor quantifies symptoms DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Stevens-Johnson Syndrome-toxic epidermal necrolysis — The aftermath Bringing diversity to Academy committees and task forces Is
December
Issue ... December January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... Thank you, Alex What's hot ... This month's news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ... Why does COVID-19 result in multisystem inflammatory syndrome
PDF of BDS Atopic dermatitis
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY SKIN DISEASE BRIEFS Atopic dermatitis/ eczema by the numbers Atopic
November 13, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / November 13, 2024 ... Risk of pericardial effusions in patients with alopecia on low-dose oral minoxidil DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : The latest dirt on terra firma-forme dermatosis Rate of residual
Blasé about the acronym BLAISE (Blaschko Linear Acquired Inflammatory Skin Eruptions)
By Warren R. Heymann, MD April 29, 2017 Lichen striatus. A, Erythematous, scaly, papular eruption following the lines of Blaschko on the right leg. B, Detail of lichenoid lymphocytic interface dermatitis. C, Lymphocytic infiltrate involving eccrine gland coils (B and C, Hematoxylin-eosin stain; original magnifications: ×100). ... Credit: ... JAAD
PDF of BSD Contact dermatitis
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY SKIN DISEASE BRIEFS Contact dermatitis by the numbers Contact dermatitis
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Nov. 15, 2023 ... Platelet-rich plasma vs. minoxidil in androgenetic alopecia treatment DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : The woolly culprit — Lanolin revealed as an uncommon cause of dermatitis on normal
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
November 8, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Nov. 8, 2023 ... Terbinafine for onychomycosis: Continuous- vs. pulse-dose DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : NSA (neutrophilic sebaceous adenitis) secrets revealed AAD releases updated guidelines for atopic dermatitis FDA approves secukinumab
February 2, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Feb. 2, 2022 ... A high-fiber diet may affect immunotherapy response for melanoma patients DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : An old dog with a new trick — High dose intralesional steroids
Advocating for patch testing units
Ask the Expert ... By Victoria Houghton, Managing Editor, February 1, 2022 DermWorld ... spoke to Cynthia Stewart, CPC, COC, CPMA, CPC-I, manager of coding and reimbursement resources for the American Academy of Dermatology Association (AADA), about the Academy’s successful efforts to advocate for increased patch testing units in Local
September 20, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Sept. 20, 2023 ... Reliable, rapid identification of terbinafine resistance in dermatophytic nail and skin infections DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Can tocilizumab deep six recalcitrant morphea? Trends in hair, skin,
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
August 8, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / August 9, 2023 ... Emerging treatments for itch in atopic dermatitis DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Prior authorization audits and innovations — Are we finally reducing the (PA)in? Adverse events in
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
May 25, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 25, 2022 ... Placebo regrowth rate in alopecia areata trials DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : The globalization of monkeypox AADA renews calls for iPLEDGE improvements with IPMG, FDA Seeking comments
June 9, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 9, 2021 ... Merkel cell carcinoma survival by anatomic site DermWorld Insights and Inquiries: Insult to injury — COVID-19-associated mucormycosis Microneedling with topical therapies for melasma Photosensitivity reaction from benzodiazepines
March 11, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 11, 2020 ... A guide to managing coronavirus in dermatology clinics DW Insights and Inquiries : The 2020 vision for nemolizumab in atopic dermatitis Feedback requested: AAD/NPF draft guidelines for
July 17
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 17, 2019 ... Isotretinoin, depression, and suicide: What’s the connection? DW Insights and Inquiries : Should dermatologists be anti-antihistamine for atopic dermatitis? 2018 MIPS performance feedback, final score, and targeted
4 cradle cap tips from dermatologists
Tips from board-certified dermatologists ROSEMONT, Ill. (August 18, 2022) — Bringing home a new baby is a joyous time for any parent. For first time parents, bringing home a new baby can unlock a wide range of emotions—from excitement to nervousness. As you adjust to parenthood, you’ll notice that your
Learning module: Adult fungal infections
Goals and objectives ... The purpose of this module is to help medical students develop a clinical approach to the evaluation and initial management of patients who present with cutaneous fungal infections. ... After completing this module, the learner should be able to: ... Identify and describe the morphologies of superficial
Learning module: Dermatologic therapies
Goals and objectives ... The purpose of this module is to help medical students gain familiarity with common dermatologic treatments. ... After completing this module, the learner should be able to: ... Estimate the amount of topical medication needed for therapy based on frequency of application and body surface area
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
October 23, 2019
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / October 23, 2019 ... Treating molluscum contagiosum: Ingenol mebutate vs. imiquimod DW Insights and Inquiries: Coming clean on bleach baths for atopic dermatitis Ancestry launches consumer genetic health testing CMS offers
How to treat eczema at home
Tips from board-certified dermatologists ROSEMONT, Ill. (October 27, 2022) — Eczema, or atopic dermatitis, is a common skin condition affecting 1 in 10 Americans. Patients with eczema often experience itchy, dry, raw, and sensitive patches of skin, which greatly impacts their quality of life. As we wrap up Eczema Awareness
PDF of Contact dermatitis allergens
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Young Physician Focus: February 2023
Weighing our options for pediatric care ... By Bridget McIlwee, DO, FAAD, ... DermWorld young physician advisor ... Pediatric atopic dermatitis (AD) and psoriasis have significant, long-lasting negative effects on the quality of life (QOL) of both children and their families. These diseases are a good reminder that the dermatologic
September 30, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / September 30, 2020 ... Private equity in dermatology, health care grows DermWorld Insights and Inquiries: New data to recall when considering radiation recall dermatitis Young Physician Focus : Prepping for round
Meaningful benefits — Quick coding guides
So many codes, so little time ... Not sure how to code for that insect bite or sting? We’ve got you covered. Need a photodynamic therapy code right now? We have that info too. Your Academy coding staff knows how busy you are in your practice, so we’ve developed several
What's new in pediatric dermatology?
Experts break down diagnoses you didn't know about 10 years ago ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, April 1, 2022 The world looked different in 2012, particularly in the world of medicine. Among the many changes of the last decade, new diagnoses have emerged within the field of
Taking it on the shin: Part two
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD June 7, 2023 Vol. 5, No. 23 Last week ... pretibial pruritic papular dermatitis was reviewed as an underrecognized entity on the shins. Today the focus is on obesity-associated lymphedematous mucinosis (OALM), another disorder that you have likely seen, but perhaps did not recognize.
Learning module: Newborn skin disease: rashes
Goals and objectives ... The purpose of this module is to help learners develop a clinical approach for rashes in newborns. ... By completing this module, the learner will be able to: ... Identify the morphology, distribution, and characteristic timing of erythema toxicum, transient neonatal pustular melanosis, miliaria, seborrheic dermatitis,
February
Issue ... February January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... Treat the patient who has the disease, not just the disease. What’s hot ... This month’s news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ...
Tofacitinib: A JAK inhibitor of all trades
By Warren R. Heymann, MD April 3, 2019 Vol. 1, No. 4 The Janus kinase inhibitors are taking the dermatologic therapeutic world by storm — at least in the literature. By now, most dermatologists are familiar with studies that have demonstrated efficacy in alopecia areata, vitiligo, psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and
September 29, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Sept. 29, 2021 ... Is HPV vaccination associated with clearance of common warts? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Positively perplexing — Determining the meaning of CD30 positivity FDA proposes new guidance
November
Issue ... November January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... Any month is a good month to give thanks. What’s hot ... This month’s news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ... What are
atopic dermatitis infection infographic
ATOPIC DERMATITIS AND INFECTION PATIENTS WITH ATOPIC DERMATITIS ARE more likely THAN OTHERS TO DEVELOP
What is an AAD Expert Resource Group (ERG)? Do I need to be an expert to join?
Asked and Answered ... December 1, 2023 The Academy’s Expert Resource Groups (ERGs) are made up of individuals who come together to share information and knowledge about a particular topic, usually specific diseases or issues relevant to dermatology. ... You do not need to be an expert on an ERG’s
What are AAD Expert Resource Groups (ERGs) and how can I get involved?
Asked and Answered ... January 1, 2022 The Academy’s Expert Resource Groups (ERGs) are made up of individuals who come together to share information and knowledge about a particular topic, usually specific diseases or issues relevant to dermatology. ... You do not need to be an expert on an ERG’s
January 18, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Jan. 18, 2023 ... Have cutaneous manifestations of COVID-19 changed during Delta, Omicron waves? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Complications of silicone injections – persistence, stigma, and treatment AAD releases updated
Dermatologic surgery
Transplantation dermatology: Race matters Breaking up (with habits) is hard to do: The role of platelet transfusions when performing skin biopsies on profoundly thrombocytopenic patients Angiosarcomas and morbid obesity: An enormous problem Nom de plume: Affaire risquée A surgical pearl (in waiting) for the medical dermatologist Patients’ (mis)understanding of their
What is an Academy Expert Resource Group, and do I need to be an expert to join?
Asked and Answered ... December 1, 2019 Great question! The Academy’s Expert Resource Groups (ERGs) are made up of individuals who come together to share information and knowledge about a particular topic, usually specific diseases or issues relevant to dermatology. ... You do not need to be an expert on
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
DW Insights and Inquiries archive
Explore hundreds of ... DermWorld Insights and Inquiries articles by clinical area, specific condition, or medical journal source. ... Access articles by publication date ... 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 Access articles by clinical area ... Dermatologic surgery Dermatopathology Medical dermatology Pediatric dermatology Access articles by condition or medical
July
Issue ... July January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... From the editor What's hot ... What's hot? Cracking the Code ... Key components of evaluation and management: Physical examination Acta Eruditorum ... Should
Move over Lues: Graft-versus-host disease is the new mimicker king
By Warren R. Heymann, MD May 9, 2016 I have always been intrigued by graft-versus-host disease (GVH). I first learned of the disorder in my college immunology course when it was referred to as a cause of "runting syndrome" in mice. ... In the context of transplant recipients, classical features
August
Issue ... August January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... From the editor What's hot ... What's hot? Cracking the Code ... Key components of evaluation and management: Medical decision making Acta Eruditorum ...
Advocacy — Improving access to patch testing units
Streamlining your patients’ care ... When payer policies on patch testing didn’t allow you to deliver high-quality care for your patients, you alerted us, and we worked together for a solution. The AADA stepped in when two Medicare Administrative Contractors (MAC) — Novitas Solutions and First Coast Service — threatened
Diagnosing atypical hand, foot, and mouth disease by routine microscopy
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Dec. 15, 2016 Hand, foot, and mouth (HFM) disease is childhood exanthem usually caused by Coxsackie A16; enterovirus 71 has been implicated in cases of HFM complicated by encephalitis, flaccid paralysis, myocarditis and pulmonary edema. Coxsackie A6 has recently been associated with severe, atypical episodes
The prescience of Bernie Ackerman: The road from “pseudoleukemia cutis” to “intralymphatic proliferation of T-cell lymphoid blasts (IPTCLBs)”
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Dec. 13, 2016 Hand, foot, and mouth (HFM) disease is childhood exanthem usually caused by Coxsackie A16; enterovirus 71 has been implicated in cases of HFM complicated by encephalitis, flaccid paralysis, myocarditis and pulmonary edema. Coxsackie A6 has recently been associated with severe, atypical episodes
Weighing the options
As biologic therapies expand indications to children and adolescents, what do dermatologists need to know about balancing the risks and benefits? ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, February 1, 2023 Over the past five years, younger patients have steadily gained access to a range of FDA-approved targeted
December 15, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Dec. 15, 2021 ... Female-pattern hair loss: Effect of bicalutamide on minoxidil-induced hypertrichosis DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Speculating on spicules — Our incomplete knowledge of trichodysplasia spinulosa DermWorld Young Physician
Quick coding guides
Download these coding tip sheets for practical guidance on common coding. All of the links are PDFs. ... ICD-10 tip sheets ICD-10-CM Quick Coder Contact Dermatitis Quick Coder Insect Bites and Stings Quick Coder E/M coding tip sheet E/M Quick Coder Ancillary checklists Definitions for the MDM Elements Terminology CPT
November
Issue ... November January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... It’s always the gluten What's hot ... This month's news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ... How is structural racism affecting atopic dermatitis
December
Issue ... December January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... They never taught us how to fail What's hot ... This month's news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ... Does the burden of
Boards Fodder: Procedural dermatology
Select a title below to access the Boards Fodder PDF. ... NEW! Surgical complications part 1: Acute and sub-acute complications of cutaneous surgery ... Access the PDF NEW! Surgical complications part 2: Long-term complications of cutaneous surgery ... Access the PDF Alopecia areata treatment Antiseptics and sterilization methods Atopic dermatitis
Prurigo pigmentosa as the “keto rash”: I’m a believer
By Warren R. Heymann, MD February 5, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 5 Patients are attuned to their diets — healthy, unhealthy, or trendy. Unquestionably, certain foods exacerbate specific dermatoses — just ask any dermatitis herpetiformis patient how they fare with a slice of Sicilian pizza. More often the situation is
April
Issue ... April January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... Crowdsourcing What's hot ... This month's news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ... Is there evidence to suggest a true remittive effect of
March
Issue ... March January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... March is a strange month What's hot ... This month's news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ... What is the path forward for
PDF of Clinical Pearls on atopic dermatitis
presence of AD: seborrheic dermatitis, stasis dermatitis, We often treat AD as a “gut” diagnosis — you
2025 AAD Annual Meeting: Session spotlight
Expand your knowledge at the AAD Annual Meeting! ... Join us for an unparalleled educational experience at the AAD Annual Meeting, where you’ll have access to a wealth of knowledge from leading experts in dermatology. This year’s program features an exciting lineup of new and highly attended sessions that promise
Member benefits — So many codes, so little time. Yet…
Your Academy coding staff knows how busy you are in your practice. Here’s a quick summary of what we’ve been doing to keep you ahead of the coding curve. ... Quick coding guides ... We continue to build out our series of ... downloadable quick coding guides for common (and
American Academy of Dermatology | Members
Earn & claim CME ... Member dues ... Find a member ... JAAD ... Final Rule for 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Learn more about the Nov. 1 final rule and its impact on dermatology. ... MIPS 2025 highlights Read our overview of MIPS 2025, including updates to thresholds and
PDF of contact dermatitis coder for ICD-10
Unspecified* Requirements Documentation for reporting Animal Dander L23.81 L24.89 L25.8 contact dermatitis
Oy, another “Oid” to worry about: Cryptococcoid lesions
By Warren R. Heymann, MD July 3, 2019 Vol. 1, No. 17 The suffix "oid" m ... eans "resembling." There is a plethora of "oids" in dermatology — lichenoid, Pagetoid, rupioid, targetoid, to name a few. (My favorite is "oid-oid" disease, aka Sulzberger-Garbe disease, or exudative discoid and lichenoid chronic
This month's news from across the specialty
What's hot ... September 1, 2021 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Bryan Carroll, MD, PhD, FAAD The parable of the blind men and the elephant speaks to the limitations of an individual’s perception in
Eruptive nevi: Trying to connect the dots
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Sept. 15, 2016 Eruptive nevi are striking — they may appear after a variety of disorders, including Stevens-Johnson/toxic epidermal necrolysis, primary blistering diseases, trauma, immunosuppression (from disease or iatrogenically-induced), PUVA therapy, or idiopathically. There are also several reports in the literature for eruptive Spitz nevi
PDF of draft atopic dermatitis comorbidities guideline
studies with partial/full funding from 70 pharmaceutical companies on atopic dermatitis or atopic dermatitis
A nurse and a camper went to Camp Discovery
Traci Sprecht, a nurse, volunteered at Camp Discovery when her son Aiden attended as a first-time camper. Traci’s story ... Traci was with a group of female campers she loved spending time with. ... I’m a nurse, and I worked in a dermatology office for awhile. I actually did practicum
When to Use (or Not Use) Antibiotics on Your Skin
Tips from board-certified dermatologists ROSEMONT, Ill. (Feb. 15, 2022) — Cold weather can be hard on your skin. When your skin becomes dry, as often happens in the winter, it can easily crack and bleed. When caring for a cut or other wound, it might seem logical to apply an
Impact Report — Vol 4, Issue 1
Celebrating a year of big wins at the Academy From critical changes to iPLEDGE, to new CME learning opportunities on actinic keratosis, alopecia, and atopic dermatitis, to enhanced coding and practice management tools, the Academy was here for you in 2023. Our successes are a direct result of the strong
Necrobiosis lipoidica in a Wink
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD May 3, 2023 Vol. 5, No. 18 Ninety years have transpired since Urbach coined the term ... necrobiosis lipoidica diabeticorum (NLD) for the granulomatous disorder first described by Oppenheim in 1929 as ... dermatitis atrophicans lipoidica diabetica . (1) Early authors observed sclerotic plaques
PDF of the supplement to the draft atopic dermatitis comorbidities guideline
Atopic Dermatitis and Comorbidity. Healthcare (Basel) 2020;8. 2.
JAKne is on the horizon
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD July 27, 2022 Vol. 4, No. 30 If you are like me, you have read much more about JAK inhibitors (JAKi) than have prescribed them. We are all on a learning curve. The rapid introduction of topical ruxolitinib (Opzelura), oral upadacitinib (Rinvoq), and abrocitinib
Applying the 2021 E/M coding concepts in everyday practice – Part 5
Part five of the AADA’s clinical vignettes focuses on the application of coding concepts related to E/M encounters. These clinical vignettes demonstrate how data ordered outside or between encounters contributes to the Data to be Reviewed or Analyzed MDM element in the next encounter. Missed the previous articles? Review them
Mpox: Treating severe lesions
Wound care ... Accurate diagnosis of lesions is crucial and should start with an assessment of the patient and potential risk factors for mpox (monkeypox), disease severity, and complications. Risk factors for mpox include history of known or possible exposure, relevant travel and sexual behaviors (e.g., sex associated with commercial
On the cusp of extraordinary advances in extramammary Paget disease
By Warren R. Heymann, MD May 27, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 21 I always include extramammary Paget disease (EMPD) and Bowen disease in my differential diagnosis of anogenital rashes for fear of missing them. It is good form to biopsy such lesions should they not respond to standard therapies for
Why you should hear about the red ear syndrome
By Warren R. Heymann, MD July 22, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 29 Is it my imagination that the "by the way" comments at the presumed end of a patient encounter cause the most angst? Usually, it’s something like "Oh, I forgot to mention that I’m losing my hair!" Recently, at
Sweating over acquired idiopathic generalized anhidrosis
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD June 8, 2022 Vol. 4, No. 23 As I am composing this commentary, I find myself daydreaming about the warmth that will envelop the Delaware Valley later this week — it has been a long, cold, lonely COVID-19 winter. Rising temperatures mean outdoor exercise
Clinical guidelines
The Academy is dedicated to promoting and encouraging dermatology research and the application of these findings to improving patient care. This includes the development of rigorous, evidence-based guidelines of care for dermatologic conditions. ... Learn more about the guideline development process . ... Review current clinical guidelines, those in development,
Widening the circle
AAD’s Camp Discovery is looking to make this meaningful opportunity accessible to even more kids and volunteers in the years to come ... Feature ... By Amy Freed Stalzer, Contributing Writer, November 1, 2022 For nearly 30 years, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) has offered a camp program for
Fire ant stings: From pain to gain — The therapeutic potential of solenopsin
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD July 3, 2024 Vol. 6, No. 27 Fire ant stings are nasty. Lesions usually occur on the lower extremities after the disruption of a nest, causing a large number of ants to swarm and attack. The most common presentation is a wheal and flare
Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis joins the pantheon of erythema nodosum-associated disorders
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Dec. 11, 2024 Vol. 6, No. 49 Patients often ask me, "Doctor, is my disease rare?" I’m never quite sure how to respond — while most patients are relieved to know that they are not alone ("misery loves company"), some relish the experience of
Advances in pruritus therapeutics: It’s Greek to us
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD June 19, 2024 Vol. 6, No. 25 Every dermatologist encounters maddeningly pruritic patients at their wit’s end. Our deficient understanding of and treating dermatology’s essential symptom is even more exasperating. The following is the abstract from the incisive article by Vander Does et al,
Periocular hypopigmentation of the elderly: A new POTUS dermatosis?
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Sept. 4, 2024 Vol. 6, No. 36 Editorial Note: DermWorld Insights and Inquiries provides commentaries on issues in dermatology. This editorial was composed before the assassination attempt of former President Trump, President Biden’s decision not to seek a second term, and the nomination of
PDF of Clinical Pearls on Patch testing
The as atopic dermatitis (AD), seborrheic dermatitis, stasis benefits of using an extended series patch
Sniffing out the meaning of perialar intertrigo
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Jan. 4, 2023 Vol. 5, No. 1 The first sentence in the abstract by Sanchez et al intrigued me: "We observed isolated cases of perialar intertrigo in children and teenagers that did not appear to correspond to any known clinical entity." They further state:
PDF of Herbal supplements in dermatology
Allergic contact dermatitis.
AM22 International Eczema Council Agenda
Diagnosis and Management of Non-Atopic Forms of Dermatitis in Atopic Dermatitis Patients Global Education
July 2016 Dialogues in Dermatology Issue
Includes 3 Interviews: Atopic Dermatitis Guidelines ... by Lawrence Eichenfield, MD and Robert Sidbury
PS-Nickel Sensitivity
North American Contact Dermatitis Group Patch Test Results: 2017-2018.
Slammed by slime
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Sept. 16, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 37 Visiting Nickelodeon Studios in Orlando, Florida in the early 1990s was a religious experience for my family. Watching a live recording of ... Double Dare, my daughters were fervently praying to be among the chosen few to be
A guide to preventing and treating occupationally induced dermatologic conditions during COVID-19
Both irritant contact dermatitis and allergic contact dermatitis can develop in response to frequent
October 2018 Dialogues in Dermatology Issue
Includes 3 Interviews: Atopic Dermatitis in Adults: Not Just Your Big Kids Jonathan Silverberg, MD, interviewed
What's hot?
What's hot ... August 27, 2019 In this monthly column, members of ... Dermatology World 's Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Bryan Carroll, MD, PhD ... Identifying the origin of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma of an unknown primary can inform prognosis and
PDF of MIPS 486 documentation tips
MIPS 486: Dermatitis – Improvement in Patient – Reported Itch Severity 2024 Documentation
PS-Chemical Identity of Fragrances
Contact Dermatitis 1997 Feb; 36\(2\: 57-86.
PDF of Quality measure AAD10 documentation tips
AAD 10: Dermatitis – Improvement in Patient – Reported Itch Severity 2020 Documentation
Hairdressers’ dermatologic odyssey: From dye to death prevention
... By Warren R. Heymann, MD Dec. 18, 2017 My younger daughter Deborah was destined to be a hair stylist. When she was a camper in the Poconos, I received an urgent call from the staff about her. Assuming the worst, my heart palpitating in fear, all I could
2025 AAD Annual Meeting Global Education Day | International Eczema Council Agenda
International Eczema Council Session title * Converging Pathways: Atopic Dermatitis and Alopecia
PDF of pearls on eczema
He is also or under-appreciation of the severity of eczematous Dermatitis in Skin of Color: Clinical
PDF of draft guideline on AD topical therapies
The treatment of other forms of dermatitis, such as irritant 165 dermatitis and allergic contact dermatitis
The blister beetle and beyond
Pediatric dermatologists discuss what’s new — and unchanged — in treating molluscum contagiosum. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, July 1, 2024 Molluscum contagiosum (MC), a virus of the ... Poxviridae family, is a common viral cutaneous infection that primarily affects children, immunocompromised patients, and sexually active
Another door opens?
The potential FDA approval of multiple JAK inhibitors could offer new treatment options for dermatology patients ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, assistant managing editor, May 1, 2021 "It was only six and a half years ago when the first case report was published showing successful treatment of a patient
This month's news from across the specialty
What's hot ... September 1, 2020 In this monthly column, members of ... Dermatology World 's Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... HARRY DAO JR., MD Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) ranks high on my list of tough conditions to manage. In 2015, adalimumab’s new status
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
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... April 1, 2024 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Mallory Abate,MD, FAAD Melasma is a phenotype of photodamage with a complex and multifaceted etiology involving UV radiation, visible light, hormones, and genetics,
What's hot?
What's hot ... January 29, 2019 In this monthly column, members of the ... Dermatology World Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Edward W. Cowen, MD, MHSc ... Many of us struggle with patients with refractory pruritus who have tried many combinations of antihistamine, tricyclic,
PDF of proposed guidelines on AD and phototherapy
, seborrheic dermatitis, eczema”) varicose eczema, discoid eczema; infected atopic dermatitis Intervention
PDF of Sidbury CV
Pediatric Dermatology AREAS OF INTEREST Pediatric dermatology Atopic dermatitis ACADEMIC
Choosing wisely: Recommendations about treatments, tests, and procedures
The ABIM Foundation’s Choosing Wisely ... ® ... campaign is focused on encouraging physicians and patients to talk about medical tests and procedures that may be unnecessary, and in some instances, can cause harm. To join, a medical society must provide expert guidance on five medical tests or treatments commonly used in its field.
PDF of CV and question for Robert Sidbury, MD, MPH, FAAD
Atopic dermatitis ACADEMIC AFFILIATIONS University of Washington School of Medicine CLINICAL
ALDY and the redemptive power of “I don’t know”
... By Warren R. Heymann, MD Jan. 28, 2017 When I started my residency 37 years ago, I never would have imagined that nearly four decades later, I would be baffled by patients and their rashes every day. When I’m stumped diagnostically, I admit it (to myself and the
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
PS-Temporary Black Henna Tattoos
containing paraphenylenediamine used in some henna tattoo preparations may lead to allergic contact dermatitis
Multinucleated keratinocytes: A real histologic finding in factitial dermatoses
By Warren R. Heymann, MD ... Jan. 7, 2019 ... Patients presenting with factitial dermatoses are challenging on every level, and proving the diagnosis may be very difficult because of patient (or parental) denial of the situation. Recently, there have been a few reports of a histologic finding that
PDF of AD topical therapies comment supplemental appendices
A short-term trial of tacrolimus ointment for atopic dermatitis.
What's hot?
What's hot ... July 24, 2018 In this monthly column, members of the ... Dermatology World Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Edward W. Cowen, MD, MHSc ... The first human retrovirus, identified in 1980, was not HIV, but human T-cell lymphotrophic virus-1 (HTLV-1). It
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
October 2, 2019
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / October 2, 2019 ... Does gluten increase risk for psoriasis and AD in women? DW Insights and Inquiries : Cutting giant congenital nevi down to size molecularly Upcoming coding changes: Differentiating
PDF of AAD8 documentation tip sheet
Diagnosis of Atopic Dermatitis (ICD-10-CM): L20.82, L20.84, L20.89, L20.9
PDF of Quality measure AAD8 documentation tips
Diagnosis of Atopic Dermatitis (ICD-10-CM): L20.82, L20.84, L20.89, L20.9
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
PDF of industry expert sessions for theater 1.
Location: Exhibit Hall 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM – Theater 1 Title: Atopic Dermatitis: as Unique as the
What's hot?
What's hot ... September 18, 2018 In this monthly column, members of the ... Dermatology World Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Edward W. Cowen, MD, MHSc ... The clock is TICKing on emerging vectorborne diseases. Lyme disease, famously named for its endemicity in Old
PDF of AD guidelines on phototherapy supplement
Recombinant interferon gamma therapy for atopic dermatitis.
February 5, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Feb. 5, 2020 ... Legislators aim to prevent sunscreen bans DW Insights and Inquiries : Prurigo pigmentosa as the "keto rash": I’m a believer Correction issued to pediatric psoriasis treatment guidelines
January 17, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Jan. 17, 2024 ... Risk of skin cancers in patients with actinic keratoses DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : A cold abscess remains a cold case — Multiple neonatal staphylococcal cold abscesses
Countering corticophobia
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Oct. 19, 2017 "I don’t want to use steroids on my baby! I’m really afraid of the side effects! I see what they’ve done to athletes. Can’t you prescribe something natural?" ... I am amazed people think that applying 2.5% hydrocortisone cream can pump up
2015 Summer Academy Meeting On-Demand Bundle
Interesting Cases and Controversies in Contact Dermatitis ...
October 13, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Oct. 13, 2021 ... How does wearing occlusive gloves impact hand eczema? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : What’s up in Down syndrome? Relief funds available for health care providers, including some
Skin conditions by the numbers
Acne ... Acne is the most common skin condition in the United States, affecting up to 50 million Americans annually. ... 1 ... Acne usually begins in puberty and affects many adolescents and young adults. ... Approximately 85 percent of people between the ages of 12 and 24 experience at
2025 AAD Annual Meeting Global Education Day | Global Asthma and Allergy Excellence Network Agenda
Session title * Global Asthma and Allergy Excellence Network - Updates in Atopic Dermatitis and Urticaria
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
December 9, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Dec. 9, 2020 ... What are the effects of OTC moisturizers on skin barrier function? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Much ado about nothing in dermatopathology CMS fails to prevent Medicare
This month's news from across the specialty
What's hot ... March 1, 2020 In this monthly column, members of ... Dermatology World 's Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... BRYAN CARROLL, MD, PHD There are relationships of psoriasis lesions with candida, staph aureus, and now bacteriophages. Our understanding of the interplay
PDF of Parasites
P. urticulus tentacles Chironex fleckeri Envenomation of nematocysts on Jelly fish dermatitis Carybdea
September 25, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / September 25, 2024 ... Cyclosporine vs. dupilumab vs. methotrexate for patients with AD DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : The expanding horizon of anti-IL-36 therapy FDA approves new treatment for immune-mediated vasculitis
PDF of DIR Summer 2022
The as atopic dermatitis (AD), seborrheic dermatitis, stasis benefits of using an extended series patch
The medical word to watch in 2018: Dysbiosis
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Jan. 4, 2018 With increasing rapidity, new words enter the dermatological lexicon, reflecting concepts that change our perceptions of disease and treatment. Recent examples include "comorbidities," "programmed cell death inhibition," and "teledermatology". The word to watch in 2018 is "dysbiosis." ... The microbiome has been
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
August 2018 Dialogues in Dermatology Issue
Psoriasis and Atopic Dermatitis: Advances in Therapy and Comorbidities by Jashin Wu, MD, interviewed
November 2016 Dialogues in Dermatology Issue
Includes 3 Interviews: Treating Alopecia Areata, Vitiligo and Atopic Dermatitis: JAK Inhibitors, Something
This month's news from across the specialty
What's hot ... June 1, 2021 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Bryan Carroll, MD, PhD The debate over the curative benefit of radiotherapy for aggressive cutaneous invasive squamous cell carcinoma continues. The inflection point
Burden of skin disease
In 2016, the AAD embarked on a research study that looked at the effects of having skin disease on the United States patient population, and to provide an up-to-date analysis of the burden of skin disease that reflects these recent changes in the practice of medicine. ... Burden of Skin
PDF of ICD-10 quick coder
For example “atopic dermatitis” is listed but not “dermatitis – atopic”.
Cutaneous complications of immune checkpoint inhibitors
DermWorld highlights some of the common (and not-so-common) skin complications associated with ICIs and shares expert tips for management. ... Feature ... By Heidi Splete, Contributing Writer, March 1, 2024 Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) are a mainstay of immunotherapy for many cancer types — including breast, colon, liver, lung, skin,
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
More than just poison ivy...
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... Identification and treatment of hazardous plant exposures ... Identification and treatment of hazardous plant exposures ... By Emily Margosian, content specialist For most, knowledge of hazardous plants is limited to the phrase, “leaves of three, leave them be.”
When we say we are listening, we mean it
"Member-centric" means that you are the center of AAD’s attention. By listening to your needs, we can provide educational materials on the topics that you’ve told us you need to improve the care you are giving your patients. The AAD Education team asked you which topics you need to improve
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... March 1, 2023 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Bryan Carroll, MD, PhD, FAAD New, but not new, but maybe new, but not good = ... Candida auris is looking worse with
November 28
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / November 28, 2018 ... A biologic for adolescent AD patients: Coming soon? MIPS in 2019: Changes are coming CMS seeks to implement real-time drug pricing widgets FDA attempting to get out
February 9, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Feb. 9, 2022 ... Tinted sunscreens: A practical guide to counseling patients DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Lightening the cutaneous and emotional burden of melasma — cysteamine’s role Nemolizumab plus topicals
What's hot?
What's hot ... May 29, 2018 In this monthly column, members of the ... Dermatology World Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Edward W. Cowen, MD, MHSc ... You may be surprised to learn that a ... new organ’ in the skin was recently identified.
What's hot?
What's hot ... May 31, 2019 In this monthly column, members of the ... Dermatology World Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Edward W. Cowen, MD, MHSc ... There are several FDA-approved options available for field therapy for the treatment of multiple actinic keratoses, including
PDF of Plants
boards’ fodder Plants By Cynthia Chen, DO ALLERGIC CONTACT DERMATITIS Common Name Formal Name Inciting
'Stepping up' to off-label dosing of biologics
By David A. Wetter, MD, FAAD April 6, 2022 Vol. 4, No. 14 It is an exciting time to be a medical dermatologist, with the ongoing development of numerous safe and effective systemic treatments for several complex medical dermatologic diseases. For example, both the American and British guidelines for the
From the editor
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, August 1, 2018 Don't miss this edition of ... Dermatology World . Summer is almost over and, hopefully, you are taking a little time for yourselves and family before the long days start
Thank you, Alex
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, December 1, 2020 We end 2020 on a bittersweet note: Eight years and 96 columns later, ... Dr. Alex Miller ends his incredible run as author of our all-time, most popular column Cracking
Our clinical education benefits continue to grow
We offer you the updated resources you need to stay current on clinical and quality advances that optimize patient care. ... AAD Clinical Community ... Last year, we launched the AAD Clinical Community — a free, secure forum by dermatologists for dermatologists to discuss clinical issues and more. The forum
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
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
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... June 1, 2022 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Bryan Carroll, MD, PhD, FAAD A recent study compared lipidomes and transcriptomes of single cell dermal fibroblasts to explore the determinants of cell
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
How climate change and wildfire smoke can impact the skin
Studies show California wildfires led to an increase in the number of patients visiting dermatologists for flares in skin conditions NEW ORLEANS (March 17, 2023) — New research ... 1,2,3 ... shows that as wildfires are increasing in frequency, intensity and extent, and affecting air quality across the U.S., they
2020 DW Insights and Inquiries archive
Explore ... DermWorld Insights and Inquiries articles by publication date. ... December ... December 23 - 2020 holiday greeting December 16 - We’re in hot water! Vibrio vulnificus infections are heading north December 9 - Much ado about nothing in dermatopathology December 2 - Pigmented onychomatricoma: Avoid getting nailed by
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
Dermatology: A memoir
First Person ... By Walter Larsen, MD, May 1, 2021 In July 1961, Sylvi and I drove from San Francisco to Portland, Oregon for my residency in dermatology. We were married three months before in San Francisco. We packed up all our earthly possessions into our 1957 Chevrolet including a
CMS finalizes and implements evaluation and management visit complexity HCPCS add-on code G2211
Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, Manager, Lead Coding and Reimbursement Strategist, May 1, 2024 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld ... Coding Consult. Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . CMS has officially implemented the novel
PDF of MDM terminology guidance
, Alopecia, Atopic Dermatitis, Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC), Irritant Dermatitis, Seborrheic Keratosis
Tackling itch
Understanding and treating chronic itch ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, April 1, 2022 Itch, or pruritus, is a common symptom (and condition) that is considered one of the 50 most prevalent conditions worldwide — an estimated 15% of the population suffers from chronic pruritus. Speak to
January 3, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Jan. 3, 2024 ... Efficacy of minoxidil for cancer treatment–induced hair loss DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Malignant syphilis — History in the making Most effective medications for plaque psoriasis Cardiovascular,
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... September 1, 2023 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Craig Burkhart, MD, MS, MPH, FAAD The HPV vaccine is a safe and effective method of preventing cancer, but parental hesitancy toward vaccine
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
PDF of measure AAD8 documentation template
• Psoriasis • Hidradenitis suppurativa • Dermatitis • Alopecia • Acne • Vitiligo • Rosacea
PDF of Directions in Residency Winter 2022
presence of AD: seborrheic dermatitis, stasis dermatitis, We often treat AD as a “gut” diagnosis — you
PDF of Acquired keratodermas
testing eczematous plaques often involving water, detergents, irritants or allergens for chronic dermatitis
PDF of Immunodeficiencies
MANIFESTATIONS X-linked Agamma- • X-linked Gram-positive • Absent IgM, A, D, E Lympho-reticular Atopic dermatitis
Transplantation dermatology: Race matters
By Warren R. Heymann, MD June 21, 2017 African American man with generalized vitiligo. Medial aspect of foot before (A) and 5 months after (B) melanocyte-keratinocyte transplantation procedure. ... Credit: ... JAAD December 3rd, 2017 will mark the 50th anniversary of the first human-to-human heart transplant performed by the late
October 23, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / October 23, 2024 ... Botulinum toxin type A with topical minoxidil vs. topical minoxidil alone in males with androgenetic alopecia DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Shocking news — Heat shock protein
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
Dermatology World Weekly
DermWorld Weekly is a brief, concise digest of the latest news, hand-picked by ... DW’s editorial team with analysis of why it matters to dermatologists. ... Each week editors review the landscape of health care news in ... DermWorld's core areas of practice management, policy, and patient care, and highlight
PDF of Teeth
palate, sparse hair Ankyloblepharon filiforme adenatum-Ectoder- SAM domain of p63 Erosive scalp dermatitis
What's hot?
What's hot ... January 30, 2018 In this monthly column, members of ... Dermatology World 's Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Lakshi Aldredge, MSN, ANP-BC ... It seems like everywhere you turn, there is a new comorbidity associated with psoriasis. This is especially important
Scratching from A Hard Day’s Night? Meet the beetles!
By Warren R. Heymann, MD May 17, 2016 One of my least favorite encounters in dermatology is telling patients that it looks like they have insect bites. The usual responses are: "From what?" "I haven’t been outside," "My vet says my dog doesn’t have fleas," "My wife doesn’t have any
PDF of AAD8 Documentation Template
• Psoriasis • Hidradenitis suppurativa • Dermatitis • Alopecia • Acne • Vitiligo • Rosacea • Keloids
2025 AAD Annual Meeting: Global Education Day
Global Educational Day of Dermatology at the 2025 AAD Annual Meeting is an opportunity for international societies who are member organizations of the International League of Dermatological Societies (ILDS) to hold an independent educational session the day before the official start of the AAD Annual Meeting on Thursday, March 6,
Checking in on the adverse reactions to checkpoint inhibitors
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Oct. 17, 2016 Earlier this year there have been two posts devoted to adverse reactions of checkpoint inhibitors ("Thinking of Discontinuing the PD-1 Inhibitor Because of a Lichenoid Eruption? Don’t do it!" published on May 21st and "Joining the Bullae Pulpit: PD-1 inhibitors" posted on
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
PDF of Nutritional diseases
conjunctivitis Kristina Burke, MD, is Vitamin B3 deficiency Alcoholics, corn-rich diet, 3 D’s: dermatitis
This month's news from across the specialty
What's hot ... December 1, 2019 In this monthly column, members of ... Dermatology World 's Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... BRYAN CARROLL, MD, PhD X marks the spot — PRAME expression for marking melanoma. PRAME ( ... PR eferentially expressed ... A
Paradoxical biological reactions and Grandma Dora’s waterbed
By Warren R. Heymann, MD January 22, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 3 My late maternal grandmother Dora — a real ... balabusta (Yiddish for "mistress of the house") — was the first person I knew to get a waterbed. That raised eyebrows, until I explained that it comforted her octogenarian
This month's news from across the specialty
What's hot ... December 1, 2021 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Bryan Carroll, MD, PhD, FAAD Being a fan of the Cleveland Browns football team, I am very familiar with organizational dysfunction. It’s not
A revelation: Drug-induced pseudoglucagonoma syndrome
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Aug. 21, 2016 Although only having diagnosed the glucagonoma syndrome (GS) once, I have always been fascinated by necrolytic migratory erythema (NME), and conditions that mimic NME, the so-called pseudoglucagonoma syndrome (PGS). ... PGS has been reported with the following conditions: liver disease, inflammatory bowel
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
PDF of resident & fellows abstract
Contact Dermatitis 1993;29:175-179. 15. Cheng CL, Koo MW.
The profound dermatological manifestations of COVID-19 Part VI: Going to the dogs
By Warren R. Heymann, MD July 29, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 30 Disclaimers: This commentary was written on July 12, 2020 for a publication date of July 29, 2020. The issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic are changing rapidly. The content included in this commentary may no longer be factual
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
Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp must no longer be dermatology’s secret
By Warren R. Heymann, MD May 30, 2017 As dermatologists, we get used to discussing disorders that are foreign to other physicians. A typical story would be someone with classic notalgia paresthetica whose primary care physician does not believe that cervical arthritis is responsible for the maddening scapular pruritus. "My
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
July 3, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 3, 2024 ... Tazarotene vs. imiquimod in patients with plane warts DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Fire ant stings: From pain to gain — The therapeutic potential of solenopsin Efficacy
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
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... September 1, 2022 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Bryan Carroll, MD, PhD, FAAD What’s Hot? Capsaicin! The popular spice has been shown to decrease inflammation through a mechanism that is independent
Getting steamed over vaping
By Danielle DeHoratius, MD January 29, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 4 Danielle DeHoratius, MD ... To call vaping an epidemic is an understatement. As of Oct. 15, 2019, the CDC has confirmed 33 deaths among the 1,479 lung injuries associated with the use of e-cigarettes (1). Every state but Alaska
PDF of the Academy position on cost-effective dermatology
Seborrheic dermatitis was correctly diagnosed by only 29 percent of non-dermatologists (vs. 93 percent
2019 DW Insights and Inquiries archive
Explore Dermatology World Insights and Inquiries articles by publication date. ... December ... December 18 - DWI&I holiday greeting 2020: Eyeing dermatology’s future December 11 - Topical retinoid therapy for acanthosis nigricans: In the thick of it December 4 - Beware: Discordance abounds among pathologists in the diagnosis of melanocytic
Pseudomolluscoid papules: A more accurate description than pseudoverrucous papules
By Warren R. Heymann, MD April 28, 2016 When patients ask me how I made their diagnosis so quickly, I politely tell them that if any particular lesion takes more than 25 milliseconds to diagnose, they really do have a problem. ... Today I saw a patient that made me
Wolf’s isotopic response: Where and when
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Oct. 18, 2023 Vol. 5, No. 42 Wolf’s isotopic response (WIR) has been a mysterious and controversial dermatological sign for almost 40 years. In 1984, the Doctors Wolf (Ronni and Danny) described two cases — a 52-year-old man and a 12-year-old girl — both
What’s up in Down syndrome?
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD October 13, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 41 Being married to a geneticist has served me well as a dermatologist. Just as dermatologists can instantly diagnose many dermatoses based on pattern recognition, geneticists skilled in dysmorphology can identify many syndromes in a heartbeat. Physicians of
Mogamulizumab for CTCL: Targeted therapy and immunotherapy crossing paths
By Ellen Kim , MD August 12, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 32 Preserving the host-immune system for as long as possible has been one of the guiding principles for me in treating patients with mycosis fungoides/Sezary Syndrome (MF/SS) subtypes of CTCL. As a CTCL clinical trial researcher, it has been
What's hot?
What's hot ... March 28, 2019 In this monthly column, members of the ... Dermatology World Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Edward W. Cowen, MD, MHSc ... The title says it all: ... Lack of a U.S. Food and Drug Administration indication should not
Granular detail on granular parakeratosis
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD October 6, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 40 After attending a clinic at the University of Pennsylvania 30 years ago, I recall relaxing in the cafeteria, coffee in one hand and ... JAAD in the other, being impressed with an article by Northcutt et al
Biopsy coding: Pathology particulars
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, February 1, 2019 Test your knowledge: Biopsy coding —pathology particulars ... Take the quiz to see if you're up
Calcineurin inhibitors under occlusion – I could’ve had a V8!
By Warren R. Heymann, MD June 6, 2017 I have used topical steroids under occlusion for as long I have been in dermatology. What a fabulous maneuver this is for difficult to treat dermatoses such as lichen simplex chronicus, recalcitrant psoriasis, or hypertrophic lichen planus, etc. I recommend Saran wrap
February 22, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Feb. 22, 2023 ... How effective are field treatments for actinic keratosis? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Saving face — The importance of recognizing facial discoid dermatosis A systematic review of
November 9, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Nov. 9, 2022 ... Intralesional vs. intramuscular hepatitis B vaccine for common warts DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Hair straighteners and the risk of uterine cancer — More studies are necessary
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
July, 28 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 28, 2021 ... OTC hair growth therapies for skin of color patients DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Putting a finger on the diagnosis of Achenbach syndrome Celiac disease: Which skin
February 12, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Feb. 12, 2020 ... FDA prioritizes drug shortages with new approval policy DW Insights and Inquiries : Twenty years of imiquimod taking its toll on lentigo maligna: Where are we? CMS
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... December 1, 2023 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Bryan Carroll, MD, PhD, FAAD Our surgical prep may benefit non-surgical elderly patients. A study of extended bacterial decolonization in 28,956 nursing home
This month's news from across the specialty
What's hot ... January 1, 2022 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Sylvia Hsu, MD, FAAD Diagnostic conundrums are often presented at dermatology teaching conferences in which the presenter asks the audience for a differential
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... May 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 Prior authorization (PA) is purportedly designed to promote evidence-based care and prevent overuse of health services that
2022 Innovation Academy's educational schedule-at-a-glance
Parallel Sessions • Technical Exhibits, Industry Expert • Contact Dermatitis Sessions, Theater, Learning
From the editor
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, January 1, 2019 Happy 2019! Another year is upon us. The years seem to fly by these days — a hazard, I understand, of growing older. I suspect that many of you who
Any month is a good month to give thanks.
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, November 1, 2024 However, there is something special about November — other than the obvious day of Thanksgiving — that encourages me to think about the good things in my life. November
Haven’t we all felt it?
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, September 1, 2023 Imposter syndrome. Those pervasive feelings of inadequacy that sneak up on you, convincing you somehow that everyone in the room is better than you. Surely, they made a mistake
Cosmeceuticals & Your Skin Pamphlet
Includes important information about allergic contact dermatitis as well as top tips for selecting and
MPQRS11
Atopic dermatitis ... Biopsy PI CME: Coming soon! ...
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
PDF of DIR Winter 2020
Seborrheic dermatitis in skin of color can present with hypopigmented patches with- References: out
Atrophic tinea versicolor: Knowledge about its pathogenesis is hypertrophying
By Warren R. Heymann, MD April 12, 2017 In the entry "Atrophic Tinea Versicolor: More Than a Mirage" (April 22, 2016), I learned that the atrophic appearance of some cases of tinea versicolor is not just an optical illusion. The case of a 35-year-old man with depressed brown lesions on
Getting a leg up on squamous cell carcinomas of the teratoacanthoma type
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Oct. 8, 2016 I thought it was my imagination, but apparently not — there is distinct subset of patients, mostly mature women, with squamous cell carcinomas (SCC) of the keratoacanthoma type (KA) usually presenting on the anterior distal lower extremities. ... These patients are not
What does the research say about the use of cannabinoids for the treatment of itch?
Clinical Applications ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, May 1, 2020 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, talks with Mark Bechtel, MD, about his recent
Chronic Skin Conditions: Patient Reported Quality-of-Life — QCDR measure AAD8
Chronic Skin Conditions: Patient Reported Quality-of-Life ... DESCRIPTION: The percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a chronic skin condition whose self-assessed quality-of-life was recorded at least once in the medical record within the measurement period. ... ... MEASURE ID: ... AAD8 ... ... Type:
August 7, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / August 8, 2024 ... Is oral minoxidil safe for pediatric patients? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Rounds on pityriasis rotunda Contact allergens in ‘clean’ children’s products Is cumulative methotrexate associated with
March 2, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 2, 2022 ... Biotin beware: Physician, patient knowledge about lab interference DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : The rhythm of RIME Infections in children treated with dupilumab Cutaneous adverse events are
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... June 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 An interventional study of aging in mice points to a new paradigm for rejuvenation ( ... Nature. 2024.
Oncolytic virotherapy and the dermatologist
By Warren R. Heymann, MD March 8, 2018 My late British cousin Tim, a brilliant, kind, benevolent husband, father, gastroenterologist, and MBA, lost his battle with glioblastoma in 2016 at age 55.* I was hoping that he might be able to get into a trial using an oncolytic virus (OV),
July 7, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 7, 2021 ... OTC eczema products with high prevalence of potentially allergenic ingredients DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Progress in pemphigus — Solidifying rituximab’s role Share your comments on the
AAD bolsters information about darker skin tones
New and updated content on AAD.org reflects our commitment to providing information for patients of all skin tones. ... The Academy launched a ... Darker Skin Tones resource center in 2022, which included updates on 11 conditions that affect people with darker skin tones more frequently or more severely. It
VMX 2021 Attendee Guide
Beiersdorf, USA • Johnson & Johnson - Neutrogena • Sun Pharma • Burt’s Bees • LEO Pharma Atopic Dermatitis
Topical amelioration of neuropathic pain and pruritus leading to painful consequences
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Dec. 26, 2016 Increasingly, compounded amitriptyline and ketamine have been utilized for the management of neuropathic pain and pruritus. A review of PubMed reveals its utility in erythomelalgia and diverse neuropathic disorders (peripheral neuropathy, radiation-induced neuropathy, chemotherapy-induced neuropathy, post-herpetic neuralgia, proctodynia, and pain associated with
2024 DW Insights and Inquiries archive
Explore ... DermWorld Insights and Inquiries articles by publication date. ... December ... Dec. 4 - Darier disease is rough clinically and therapeutically. MEK inhibition may offer a smoother future November ... Nov. 20 - Topical isotretinoin for ichthyoses: Striving for an "A" grade Nov. 13 - Terra firma-forme dermatosis
Is VMX going away?
Asked and Answered ... May 1, 2023 With the return of live meetings, AAD VMX will not be offered in 2023. ... What virtual learning opportunities is the AAD offering in its place? ... In its place, this year the AAD will be offering a virtual component to the AAD
The expanding horizon of anti-IL-36 therapy
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Sept. 25, 2024 Vol. 6, No. 39 An abridged version of this commentary was published in "A Clinician’s Perspective" in the April 2024 issue of the JAAD ... . We last explored the relationship between IL-36 and generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP) and the use
July 20, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 20, 2022 ... FDA approves first vitiligo treatment for skin repigmentation DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : A single case report has the potential to change the world — Could JAK
May 5, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 5, 2021 ... Is dutasteride an effective treatment for frontal fibrosing alopecia? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Digging deeper into lupus erythematosus panniculitis Which herbal supplements may affect autoimmune skin
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
January
Issue ... January January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... From the editor Asked and Answered ... I am on the OLC. Where can I find the JAAD and Dialogues in Dermatology quizzes? What's
Your Dermatologist Knows garners major media hits
Since its launch in October of 2022, the Academy’s Your Dermatologist Knows consumer positioning strategy has seen major successes in the realm of print, TV, and online media. To date, Your Dermatologist Knows-related efforts by the Academy in 2024 have resulted in over ... 4,700 media placements in major publications,
The darkness of lichen planus pigmentosus
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Oct. 24, 2016 Darkness defines lichen planus pigmentosus (LPP) — lesional morphology, the patient’s mood about their appearance, and our ability to understand or treat it. Both patient and physician are literally in the dark. ... The following abstract by Ghosh and Coondoo (1) is
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
Joining forces
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... Collaboration and diverse expertise strengthen clinical practice guidelines ... Collaboration and diverse expertise strengthen clinical practice guidelines ... By Jan Bowers, contributing writer Dermatologists look to the AAD’s clinical practice guidelines to serve as a roadmap for providing
Can topical ketoconazole tip the scales for acne vulgaris?
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Oct. 21, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 42 "Now trending." How often have you seen that phrase when you go online? When it comes to trends in treating acne vulgaris (AV), despite the new addition of oral sarecycline and the release of topical minocycline foam, there
This month's news from across the specialty
What's hot ... March 1, 2022 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Bryan Carroll, MD, PhD, FAAD If we can get ahead of the variants through testing and new treatment regimens, we should be able
PDF of Histologic bodies
seen) Sporotrichosis Civatte/Colloid Bodies Apoptotic keratinocytes which may be found Interface Dermatitis
PDF of BSD Vitiligo
152,105 0 WOUNDS CONTACT VITILIGO NON-CANCEROUS VIRAL AND CUTANEOUS FUNGAL INFECTIONS AND BURNS DERMATITIS
PDF of BSD Rocacea
1,613,610 0 WOUNDS CONTACT ROSACEA NON-CANCEROUS VIRAL CUTANEOUS AND FUNGAL INFECTIONS AND BURNS DERMATITIS
PDF of BSD Psoriasis
1,596,981 0 WOUNDS CONTACT PSORIASIS NON-CANCEROUS VIRAL CUTANEOUS AND FUNGAL INFECTIONS AND BURNS DERMATITIS
PDF of BSD Hair and nails
WOUNDS CONTACT HAIR AND NAIL NON-CANCEROUS VIRAL CUTANEOUS AND FUNGAL INFECTIONS AND BURNS DERMATITIS
PDF of BSD Acne
5,000,000 0 WOUNDS CONTACT ACNE NON-CANCEROUS VIRAL CUTANEOUS AND FUNGAL INFECTIONS AND BURNS DERMATITIS
Red genitals: New roads to recovery
By Warren R. Heymann, MD July 23, 2018 ... Red scrotum syndrome. Sharp border between the erythematous skin and the normal scrotum skin in a 65-year-old male patient. ... Credit: ... JAAD I searched PubMed for Quality of Life (QoL) studies on the Red Scrotum Syndrome (RSS) and Red Vulva
Dermatomyositis oddities: Could one be responsible for the other?
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Sept. 19, 2016 So much about dermatomyositis (DM) has intrigued me since medical school. Over the years, I have probably read more about this disease than any other malady. I am always amazed how I much more there is to learn. ... There were two
Of strife and SDRIFE
By Warren R. Heymann, MD May 17, 2017 Patient 3. SDRIFE. Frontal view (A) and right lateral view (B) with erythema and blanching papules coalescing into plaques with vesicles on back, abdomen, and bilateral inframammary and inguinal folds. ... Credit: ... JAAD A conceivable Yelp review: I was so uncomfortable
Getting within a hair’s breadth of understanding prurigo pigmentosa
By Warren R. Heymann, MD March 2, 2017 Prurigo pigmentosa is an uncommon, acquired inflammatory disorder with a predilection for young adults of Asian descent. A 30-year-old Chinese man presented with reticulated erythematous and hyperpigmented papules on his back and shoulders (A and B). The eruption was present for 2
November 20, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... DermWorld Weekly will not be published next week in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. It will resume Wednesday, Dec. 4. IN THIS ISSUE / November 20, 2024 ... Is there an association between treatment with
June 26, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 26, 2024 ... Finasteride vs. minoxidil for female pattern hair loss DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Pathway to reducing medical errors Cutaneous drug reactions to psychedelics and hallucinogens Trichophyton indotineae
JAMA Dermatology
Life is just a bowl of cherry angiomas Breaking the terbinafine laboratory habit for onychomycosis Coughing up a new warning for ustekinumab The rosy reality of coffee The real jigsaw puzzle of the Brooke-Spiegler Syndrome: Translating the molecular biology to therapy Old stains leaving new marks in dermatology A future
December 22, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Dec. 22, 2021 ... Can COVID-19 be transmitted through the skin? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Holiday greeting 2021 Derm Coding Consult : Anthem updates virtual visit policies No Surprises Act
Could a metal implant affect your skin?
Board-certified dermatologist weighs in on the role of metal allergies in medical implants NEW ORLEANS (March 17, 2023) — Millions of people in the U.S. report having a metal allergy, and current estimates state that 10 percent of Americans will receive a medical implant during their lifetime ... 1 ...
March
Issue ... March January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... I called a colleague the other day to discuss a patient What's hot ... This month's news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ...
2024 AAD Annual Meeting Global Education Day - Academia Española de Dermatología y Venereología agenda
Romero MD Vicepresidenta de la AEDV 16:00H José Luis López Estebaranz MD Presidente del CILAD Dermatitis
September
Issue ... September January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... Haven’t we all felt it? What’s hot ... This month’s news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ... What do you need to know
Dermatology Self-Assessment Program (DSAP) Medical & General - Online
and dermatomyositis and medical dermatology such as pemphigus vulgaris, mycosis fungoides, and dermatitis
What common dermatologic diseases can be attributed to therapeutic and cosmetic cultural practices?
Acta Eruditorum ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, November 1, 2018 In this month’s Acta Eruditorum column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, talks with Nicole Patzelt, MD, and Neelam A.
Tarrying for tapinarof
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD January 12, 2022 Vol. 4, No. 2 Today we held our first round of interviews for our dermatology residency program for 2023. Meeting dermatology resident applicants is a delight — they are brilliant, engaging, and a source of pride for our discipline. We started
Directions in Residency archive
Download PDF versions of each issue ... 2024 Fall (PDF) ... Feature: Tackling special site biopsies – what residents need to know by Paloma Madrigal, MD, Amylee Martin, MD, and Ashley Elsensohn, MD, MPH, FAAD ... Race for the Case: Fall 2024 by Chiara Rosenbaum, DO, MS ... Boards Fodder:
PDF of Clinical Pearls on Inpatient dermatology
Common missed diagnoses are stasis keep your differential broad and include the dermatitis, contact
PDF of BSD Bullous diseases
142,740 0 WOUNDS CONTACT BULLOUS NON-CANCEROUS VIRAL AND CUTANEOUS FUNGAL INFECTIONS AND BURNS DERMATITIS
Scratching below the surface for the etiology of lichen amyloidosis — no sweat?
By Warren R. Heymann, MD July 10, 2017 Lichen amyloidosis reveals multiple hyperkeratotic papules on anterior leg. ... Credit: ... JAAD We have all confronted patients with maddeningly pruritic, recalcitrant cases of lichen amyloidosis (LA). Establishing the diagnosis is easier than treating the disorder; understanding its pathogenesis is even more
April 18
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / APRIL 18, 2018 ... Getting too many calls from pharmacists? It could get worse. April Access Hero: Dr. Van Voorhees 2019 committee appointment application now open Not sure you’re eligible for
Your Dermatologist Knows media wins 2023
A key part of Your Dermatologist Knows is pitching stories to media outlets in hopes they’ll run news stories sharing information about the wide breadth of knowledge dermatologists have to their readership. We consider every new story published as a result of our pitches as a win, regardless of whether
Incident to, revisited
Cracking the Code ... Dr. Miller, who is in private practice in Yorba Linda, California, represents the American Academy of Dermatology on the AMA-CPT Advisory Committee. ... By Alexander Miller, MD, October 1, 2018 Test your knowledge: Incident to, revisited ... Take the quiz to see if you're up to
Raising a toast to advances in treating alcohol-induced flushing
By Warren R. Heymann, MD November 11, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 45 Whether with pride or embarrassment, we have all blushed. Also known as flushing, the process is defined as a visible reddening of the skin accompanied by a sensation of warmth, characteristically affecting the face, ears, neck, and upper
PDF of Ibero Latin American College of Dermatology AM2020 presentation
disease Panama 02:15 Lupi, Omar “The jungle on the skin: the crucial role of microbiome in atopic dermatitis
Psoriasis care resources
Psoriasis clinical guidelines : Evidence-based guidelines on the treatment of psoriasis, and the role of the dermatologist in monitoring and educating patients about benefits and risks that may be associated. ... Tools to implement guidelines recommendations into clinical practice: Clinical Guideline Flowchart for Treating Psoriasis Patients Using Biologics Supplementary Table
GP - ERG Policies and Procedures
specific diseases, conditions, or therapeutic modalities, such as the Task Forces on Acne, Contact Dermatitis
PDF of BSD Cutaneous lymphona
56,243 0 WOUNDS CONTACT CUTANEOUS NON-CANCEROUS VIRAL AND CUTANEOUS FUNGAL INFECTIONS AND BURNS DERMATITIS
PDF of BSD Congenital abnormalities
961,089 0 WOUNDS CONTACT CONGENITAL NON-CANCEROUS VIRAL CUTANEOUS AND FUNGAL INFECTIONS AND BURNS DERMATITIS
November 1, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Nov. 1, 2023 ... Can oral nutraceuticals reduce isotretinoin side effects? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Exchanging plasma exchange for a novel approach — The potential of FcRn antagonists in dermatologic
October 18, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Oct. 18, 2023 ... Risk factors for subsequent primary melanoma in patients with previous melanoma DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Wolf’s isotopic response — Where and when Derm Coding Consult :
August 5, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / August 5, 2020 ... COVID-19 and employed physicians: Contracts, furloughs, and termination DW Insights and Inquiries: Unmasking the complications of personal protective equipment AAD-NPF release psoriasis guidelines on topical treatments Participate
This month's news from across the specialty
What's hot ... May 1, 2020 In this monthly column, members of ... Dermatology World 's Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... EDWARD W. COWEN, MD, MHSc Hair color is a result of melanin pigment produced by melanocytes at the base of the hair
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... July 1, 2023 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Mallory Abate, MD, FAAD Need a refresher on optimizing CPT coding and documentation? At this year’s AAD Annual Meeting lecture on Coding and
A list of published and in-progress analyses based on the COVID-19 Dermatology Registry.
Collaboration with PsoProtect (Psoriasis COVID-19 Registry) o Collaboration with SECURE-AD (Atopic Dermatitis
PDF of Modifier 25 Educational Tool
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A menagerie of zoonoses
Common and emerging zoonotic disease in dermatology ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, December 1, 2022 From the Black Death to Avian Flu, throughout history, humans have been plagued by epidemics of infectious disease that originated from animals. Zoonoses represent a major public health problem around the world
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
Short anagen syndrome: The long and short of it
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Feb. 7, 2024 Vol. 6, No. 6 Have you ever encountered a patient who says that their hair does not grow very much and that they rarely need to cut their hair? I have, and I suppose you have, too. Although considered uncommon, short
World Congress Fund Poster Abstract eBook
RECIPIENTS TSCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTSABLE OF CONTENTS 2020 WORLD CONGRESS FUND SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS ACNE DERMATITIS
PDF of Vaccines in dermatology
months of age each flu Lichen planus, linear IgA, papular acro- season (children 6 months-8 years dermatitis
Putting the pieces together
Dermatologist hair experts share insights on what may play a role in frontal fibrosing alopecia and central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, August 1, 2024 Most dermatologists have likely encountered patients with a scarring alopecia like frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA) or central centrifugal
Coding for office visit evaluation and management (E/M) in 2021 and beyond: Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
The following scenarios of dermatology encounters have been developed by the American Academy of Dermatology Association (AAD/A) coding team. The 2021 office and other outpatient evaluation and management (E/M) coding guidelines were used to determine the appropriate E/M level of service. Dermatology practices are encouraged to use these examples to
PDF of Autoinflammatory Syndrome with Skin Involvement
. pustulosis, acne, NSAIDs syndrome Osteomyelitis Lipin-2 mandibular), congenital neutrophilic dermatitis
PDF of BSD Skin ulcers wounds and burns
3,103,128 0 WOUNDS CONTACT ULCERS NON-CANCEROUS VIRAL CUTANEOUS AND FUNGAL INFECTIONS AND BURNS DERMATITIS
PDF of BSD Skin cancer
3,663,144 0 WOUNDS CONTACT SKIN NON-CANCEROUS VIRAL CUTANEOUS AND FUNGAL INFECTIONS AND BURNS DERMATITIS
PDF of BSD Non-cancerous skin growths
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PDF of BSD Drug eruptions
773,369 0 WOUNDS CONTACT DRUG NON-CANCEROUS VIRAL AND CUTANEOUS FUNGAL INFECTIONS AND BURNS DERMATITIS
PDF of BSD Connective tissue diseases
1,169,094 0 WOUNDS CONTACT CONNECTIVE NON-CANCEROUS VIRAL CUTANEOUS AND FUNGAL INFECTIONS AND BURNS DERMATITIS
PDF of Cosmoceuticals
polysaccharides and aloesin dermatologist in private release by keratinocytes May cause allergic contact dermatitis
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
December 14, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Dec. 14, 2022 ... Are nutritional supplements effective for hair loss? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : A Frank discussion about earlobe creases DermWorld Young Physician Focus : Zoonotic dermatoses – When
November 30, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Nov. 30, 2022 ... Chemotherapeutics for treating actinic keratosis DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Palmar Pagetoid dyskeratosis — A sheep in wolf’s clothing A guide to transitioning to JAK inhibitors for
October 19, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Oct. 19, 2022 ... Safety of minoxidil for hair disorders in pediatric patients DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Telangiectasias: When is it TEMPI time? DermWorld Young Physician Focus : Revisiting physician
September 7, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / S ept. 7, 2022 ... Are concentrations higher than 5% minoxidil of benefit for androgenic alopecia patients? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : BASCULE syndrome: Is something brewing with Bier spots? Emollient
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... February 1, 2024 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Craig Burkhart, MD, MS, MPH, FAAD ChatGPT is a readily accessible and widely available artificial intelligence tool mainly used by physicians for administrative
January 8, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / January 8, 2020 ... FDA’s biotin warning: Was it enough to educate physicians, patients about the risks? DW Insights and Inquiries : Dupilumab’s growing pains 2020 kicks off with revised ICR
August 19, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / August 19, 2020 ... Does topical tacrolimus for AD increase cancer incidence in children? Study says ‘no.’ DW Insights and Inquiries: Juvenile lichen sclerosus — A loss of innocence Derm Coding
August 26, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / August 26, 2020 ... Navigating immunosuppression during a pandemic: A guide for the dermatologist DW Insights and Inquiries : Topical tacrolimus topics Derm Coding Consult : Proposed Medicare fee schedule includes
March 28
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / MARCH 28, 2018 ... The burden of prior authorizations: Is it really that bad? Take the ABMS survey on MOC Help wanted: AAD Pruritus Measure Testing Project FDA approves new psoriasis
Intro to ICD-10
The International Classification of Diseases (ICD) is used worldwide to identify health trends and statistics. ICD-10 is the most current U.S. version. It is a set of diagnostic codes that provides information for clinical, research, and reimbursement purposes — the information that Medicare and other payers need to justify medical
AAD | Tool Drugs and Diseases
See a list of available drugs and dermatologic conditions available in the tool. ... Drug name ... 4% minocycline foam (Amzeeq®) ... Class 2 steroid ... Isotretinoin ... Tavaborole (Kerydin®) ... 5-fluorouracil (Efudex®) ... Clobetasaol ... Isotretinoin with enhanced absorption (Absorica®) ... Tazarotene (Tazorac®) ... Abrocitinib (Cibinqo®) ... Corticosteroid (spray
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.
The Venetian antithesis: Treating median canaliform nail dystrophy
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Oct. 4, 2023 Vol. 5, No. 40 Tony Bennett may have left his heart in San Francisco, but mine remains in Venice. ... (The editorial staff of DWI&I offer our sincerest condolences to the families of those who perished, and our prayers for recovery
PDF of Antiseptics and sterilization methods
dermatology resident at OhioHealth Abbreviations: Riverside Methodist ACD = Allergic contact dermatitis
PDF of BSD Skin infections
5,000,000 0 WOUNDS CONTACT HPV/ NON-CANCEROUS VIRAL CUTANEOUS AND FUNGAL INFECTIONS AND BURNS DERMATITIS
PDF of Phototherapy
decreased better color match); minimally perceptible ing; carcinogene- cellular proliferation, Atopic dermatitis
April 11
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / APRIL 11, 2018 ... How did you fare with MIPS? Take a look. Help wanted: AAD Pruritus Measure Testing Project Indoor tanning bed users not getting screened What is the economic
PDF of Dowlati CV
Insulin quantification in patients with seborrheic dermatitis. Arch Derm. 134:1043-1045.
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
PDF of candidate letter
am a dermatologist specializing in inflammatory skin diseases including psoriasis and atopic dermatitis
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?
Caring for their own
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... Brooklyn, New York, was particularly hard hit by the pandemic. The New York State Governor quickly mandated that SUNY Downstate Medical Center become a designated coronavirus referral center, one of only three in the tristate
Dermatology Self-Assessment Program (DSAP) Medical & General
and dermatomyositis and medical dermatology such as pemphigus vulgaris, mycosis fungoides, and dermatitis
Impact Report — Vol 4, Issue 2
Assessing, acting, accomplishing. The Academy does a lot for members by listening to you, assessing your needs, and keeping on the pulse of your interests. We follow through with action. In this ... Impact Report , read about our continued efforts to advocate for you and your practice on Capitol
Dermatologists pioneer cutting-edge treatments
Dermatologists are at the forefront of innovative therapies that help patients like Matthew address health problems, transforming their lives. ... Tony and Jamie Riccardi's story ... Matthew Riccardi, patient ... Our son, Matthew, was always a carefree, confident child until one summer we noticed a small patch of hair missing.
Impact Report — Fall 2021
As we close out another successful year, the Academy is already looking ahead. Our work is not static or short term, but an enduring commitment to progress, built on the successes of the past, for each member and for dermatology at large. All our membership benefits and advocacy and patient
PDF of Neonatal ichthyosis infectious dermatoses
Netherton AR linearis circumflexa, atopic infections; elevated IgE; eczematous syndrome SPINK5 dermatitis
PDF of Boards Fodder Non-surgical scar revision
sation of oxygen/ massage for 10 irritation, contact month nutrient supply, minutes, one to two dermatitis
Terra Firma-Forme Dermatosis
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Nov. 13, 2024 Vol. 6, No. 46 The renowned gastroenterologist was rounding with his fellows when he summoned me to his patient’s bedside to impress me with his astute diagnosis of malignant acanthosis nigricans, having admitted his patient for an extensive endoscopic work-up for
PDF of Vleugels optional letter
Email: rvleugels@bwh.harvard.edu Director, Connective Tissue Disease Clinics Director, Atopic Dermatitis
Learning about proton pump inhibitor-induced dermatologic adverse reactions is ulcerogenic
By Warren R. Heymann, MD June 7, 2016 How many of your patients are on protein pump inhibitors (PPI) such as Nexium [esomeprazole], Prevacid [lansoprazole], or Prilosec [omeprazole] for GERD? Let me rephrase the question. How many of your patients are NOT on PPIs? ... Alkeraye et al reported two
They never taught us how to fail
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, December 1, 2019 Physicians are high performers and success is the norm. In our safety-conscious world of medicine, we learn about errors and are given tools to analyze the root cause in hopes
PDF of skin care for dermatologists
Both irritant and allergic contact dermatitis may result from increased exposure to soaps, 3.
What are the effects of nemolizumab treatment in prurigo nodularis patients?
Clinical Applications ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, July 1, 2024 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, DermWorld ... Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, talks with Shawn G.
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
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. This service is a member benefit at no additional fee.* ... With the CPD Transcript Program you can: ... Access and review ...
Boards Fodder: Medical dermatology
Select a title below to access the Boards Fodder PDF. The Medical dermatology category has 17 subsections, in alphabetical order by subject. At the end, find a subsection labeled "Other" for additional subjects. ... Benign and malignant tumors NEW! Angiosarcoma ... Access the PDF Atypical Fibroxanthoma Cutaneous smooth muscle tumors
PDF of Hypertrichosis
tissue --> hypertrichosis]: dermal cyst or sinus, myelomeningocele, ectodermal origin a Contact Dermatitis
CBD: Potential or placebo?
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... Potential applications and concerns regarding the use of cannabinoids in dermatology ... Potential applications and concerns regarding the use of cannabinoids in dermatology ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor This recent Mother’s Day holiday, shoppers may have observed
PDF of Infestations: scabies and pediculosis
endocarditis ing for new Boards (Bartonella quintana) Fodder charts for Abbreviations: AD: atopic dermatitis
PDF of Inborn errors of metabolism
urine (musty odor) tyrosine) blue eyes), pseudoscleroderma, - Screened for at birth eczematous dermatitis
Men in the Twilight Zoon
By Warren R. Heymann, MD February 19, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 7 It is a dimension as vast as space and as timeless as infinity. It is the middle ground between light and shadow, between science and superstition, and it lies between the pit of man's fears and the summit
Fake news, predatory journals, case reports, biostatistics, and other journalistic musings
By Warren R. Heymann, MD March 17, 2017 We live in an era of information excess delivered by print, digital devices, webcasts, podcasts, and tweets. Time for reflection is minimal. One of the major precipitants of physician burnout is the endless electronically documenting data, which has replaced speaking to and