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Learning module: Hair loss

Goals and objectives ... The purpose of this module is to help learners develop a clinical approach to the evaluation of hair loss. ... After completing this module, the learner should be able to: ... List common causes of hair loss ... Differentiate sudden and gradual hair loss, and common

Academy brings Hair Loss Awareness Month to the forefront

August was Hair Loss Awareness Month in 2024. The Academy uses awareness months as an opportunity to help spread information about skin, hair, and nail conditions to the public all while positioning board-certified dermatologists as the go-to experts. ... The AAD’s ... Hair Loss Resource Center was a top stop

Key messages for social media about hair loss

Key messages ... Many conditions and diseases can result in hair loss, as can improper hair care. ... The most common cause of hair loss is hereditary thinning or baldness, also known as androgenetic alopecia. (1) This condition affects an estimated 80 million Americans — 50 million men and 30

Finding the right treatments for genetic hair loss

Early diagnosis and treatment can prevent hereditary hair loss from worsening and regrow hair, says board-certified dermatologist. VANCOUVER, BC. (July 21, 2022) — Hereditary hair loss, also known as androgenetic alopecia or pattern hair loss, is the most common form of hair loss in both men and women, affecting millions

Hair repigmentation in frontal fibrosing alopecia

By Warren R. Heymann, MD April 25, 2016 One of the major joys of practicing dermatology is that I’m stumped by something every day. Today an 81 year-old woman complained of months of hair loss along the frontal scalp with some loss of eyebrow hair. She had alopecia, follicular prominence,

HAIR grants

The Academy is pleased to announce the 2021 inauguration of the AAD Hair Loss and Alopecia Initiative in Research (HAIR) Grant Program. HAIR research grants will be offered to dermatologists, researchers, and trainees in the United States for the completion of basic, translational, and/or clinical research projects that address gaps

Preventing hair loss in breast cancer patients is very cool

By Warren R. Heymann, MD Feb. 15, 2017 Dramatic change in physical appearance before (A) and 1 month after (B) treatment with paclitaxel and carboplatin. ... Credit: ... JAAD The loss of my late aunt Millie to breast cancer was devastating; it was even harder to bear after learning that

Research suggests connection between hair loss in women and other diseases

Board-certified dermatologist discusses common types of hair loss seen in women with darker skin tones NEW ORLEANS (March 17, 2023) — Hair loss in women can be emotionally devastating and may negatively impact quality of life, and new research suggests that it can also be associated with having other common

Shedding light on treatments for female pattern hair loss

Dermatologist hair experts discuss the efficacy and safety considerations of off-label treatments for female pattern hair loss. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, April 1, 2025 A female patient presents with thinning hair and a reduction in hair density at the top of the scalp. Is it

Managing hair loss

What has research revealed about the pathogenesis of androgenetic alopecia, alopecia areata, and central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia as well as new potential therapeutics? ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, assistant managing editor, September 1, 2021 To those outside the world of dermatology, hair is sometimes perceived to be a cosmetic

Academy presence elevated during awareness months and days

Skin Cancer Awareness Month, Hair Loss Awareness Month shine in particular. ... Part of the Academy’s robust public education involves utilizing various awareness months and days throughout the year to share information with the public that is relevant to the awareness campaign in question. ... Two of the most successful

Psoriatic alopecia and sebaceous glands: An unfinished symphony

By Warren R. Heymann, MD June 15, 2017 Psoriasis and alopecia after initiation of TNFi. A, Diffuse erythematous pustules on the upper back of patient 1. B, Severe alopecia with mild papules on scalp of patient 4. ... Credit: ... JAAD Every so often, patients with psoriasis would ask me

Hair straighteners and the risk of uterine cancer: More studies are necessary to get this straight

By Temitayo Ogunleye, MD, FAAD Nov. 9, 2022 Vol. 4, No. 45 Every time the ... New York Times publishes a dermatology-related article I receive a flurry of text messages from friends and family and messages from patients. The most recent article discussing the ... possible link between the use

New AAD research grant focuses on understudied hair disorders

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... Maria K. Hordinsky, MD, chair of the Academy’s Wen Cy Pres Award Workgroup, and Susan C. Taylor, MD, member of the Wen Cy Pres Award Workgroup, highlight a new and significant opportunity for members to

Academy HAIR Grants take off

AAD distributes another round of hair disorder research grants ... Feature ... By Matthew Walsh, Member Communications Specialist, October 1, 2022 Earlier this year, the AAD awarded seven Hair Loss and Alopecia Initiative in Research (HAIR) grants to dermatologists across the country to help fund their research of hair disorders

December 17, 2025

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Dec. 17, 2025 ... Antiandrogen therapy for female pattern hair loss DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Long COVID has a lot of nerve Hidradenitis suppurativa treatment during pregnancy, lactation The role

Ready to launch

Academy HAIR Grants enable new research on hair loss and skin of color ... Feature ... By Jan Bowers, Contributing Writer, May 1, 2022 A nearly $1.5 million windfall from a class action lawsuit is enabling intensive, multifaceted research of traditionally understudied aspects of hair disorders afflicting diverse populations and

March 4, 2026

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March. 4, 2026 ... Flutamide for hair loss DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Eosinophilic pustular folliculitis — Six decades of progress A novel application of punch excision therapy for keloids Migraine

March 12, 2025

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 12, 2025 ... GLP-1RA medications and hair loss DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Antihypertensive agents and eczema — New data for older patients Combined oral contraceptives may be beneficial for

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

Hair restoration taking root among young people, women

Facts at your Fingertips ... By Megan Bennett, Staff Writer, January 1, 2026 Interest in hair restoration is growing, with women and young adults seeking hair loss surgery at higher rates, according to a member survey from the ... International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery . ... ISHRS — which

April

Issue ... April January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... Wow! What’s hot ... This month’s news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ... What is the carbon footprint of the typical outpatient dermatology

Taking woolly hair to heart

By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD October 27, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 43 Woolly hair (WH) appears as strongly coiled hair — it may be localized or diffuse, with the latter often associated with syndromes affecting the heart, gastrointestinal tract, or central nervous system. ... This commentary will briefly touch

My fair-weather therapeutic friends for alopecia areata

By Warren R. Heymann, MD April 25, 2017 Type C clinical pattern of alopecia. A, Patchy hair loss on a background of a diffuse hair loss with (B) occipital involvement in an ophiasis-like pattern. C, Biopsy specimen obtained from the vertex of the scalp. Histopathology of vertical sections shows an

January 29, 2025

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / January 29, 2025 ... Female pattern hair loss: Topical 17α-ethinyl estradiol with minoxidil vs. topical minoxidil DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Necrotizing infundibular crystalline folliculitis — Not yet crystal clear Treatment

July 16, 2025

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 16, 2025 ... Female pattern hair loss: Is systemic minoxidil effective over the long term? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Pathway to clarity — The new and improved Melanocytic Pathology

October 1, 2025

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Oct. 1, 2025 ... Antiandrogen therapy for the treatment of female pattern hair loss DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Lupus miliaris disseminatus faciei — A Simon and Garfunkel playlist Academy mourns

August 6, 2025

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Aug. 6, 2025 ... Minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride monotherapy for male pattern hair loss DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Further dermatologic observations in cystic fibrosis DermWorld Insights and Inquiries — Another Viewpoint:

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

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

Educating our public — AAD.org provides a comprehensive, reliable resource for your patients

Itch, sunburn, COVID toes. You name it. You treat them all. When questions invariably arise about skin, hair, and nails, the public has a trusted, reliable place to find answers on our site for the public. ... In 2021, we tracked more than 52 million pageviews at ... aad.org/public ,

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

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

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,

January 14, 2026

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Jan. 14, 2026 ... Are light-based therapies effective for hair loss? DermWorld What’s hot : Local recurrence and survival in patients with melanoma in situ Strategies to reduce the risk of

Tressed to impress: tips for keeping your mane magnificent

6 tips for healthier looking and feeling hair from a board-certified dermatologist ROSEMONT, Ill. (Aug. 13, 2024) — Hair is as unique as its wearer, making care an important aspect in one’s overall health and wellness routine. From understanding your hair type to learning the best shampooing technique (yes, there

New treatments provide more options for people with alopecia areata

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology ... article highlights new ways to restore hair ROSEMONT, Ill. (Aug. 15, 2023) — A study published today in a supplement of the ... Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology titled " ... Alopecia: A New Frontier " reveals that a new

January 10, 2024

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Jan. 10, 2024 ... Intralesional MMR vaccine after failure of intralesional Candida antigen in patients with recalcitrant warts DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Beyond disfigurement — The potential for keratinocyte carcinoma

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

Pubic hair grooming: Less means more

By Warren R. Heymann, MD Oct. 14, 2016 It is essential for dermatologists to comprehend current mores that affect our patients’ health. Understanding the trend toward increased genital hair grooming in men and women can help us instruct patients on how to avoid injuries related to hair removal. Indeed, 19-

Platelet rich plasma: Good for whatever ails you?

By Warren R. Heymann, MD Jan. 13, 2017 Hair regrowth in ophiasis-type alopecia areata after platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection. Occipital hair loss before treatment (A) and occipital hair regrowth 3 months after administration of PRP at a concentration 3.5 times above baseline (B). ... Credit: ... JAAD Okay, okay, I

What can dermatologists do to advocate for expanded insurance coverage of wigs for patients with scarring types of alopecia?

Clinical Applications ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, November 1, 2025 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, talks with Michelle Se Won Min, MD, MSci, FAAD, about her recent JAAD ... paper, ‘ Legislative efforts to expand insurance coverage of wigs for individuals with

April 23, 2025

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 23, 2025 ... Recommendations for the use of topical, oral minoxidil DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Adding protothecosis to the protocol FDA approves dupilumab for chronic spontaneous urticaria Long-term effectiveness

Biotin supplementation for hair and nail health: Does it pass the test?

By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD November 17, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 46 When patients ask me about biotin supplementation for their hair or nails, the usual question is what dose they should take, not whether or not it has any value. High dose over-the-counter biotin supplements (≥ 5 mg/day,

Oral minoxidil: A new use for an old drug?

Clinical Applications ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, September 1, 2021 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, talks with Antonella Tosti, MD,

Hair straightening and acute renal injury: The latest data straight up

By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD April 3, 2024 Vol. 6, No. 14 The global hair straightener market has experienced significant growth, with a market size of US$ 587.9 million in 2022, projected to be US$ 759.9 million by 2028. (1) I expected the market to already be in the

June 11, 2025

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 11, 2025 ... Combination oral minoxidil and bicalutamide for the treatment of female pattern hair loss in adolescents DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : From Down Under to all over —

September 22, 2021

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Sept. 22, 2021 ... What treatment is most effective for refractory spontaneous urticaria? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Following up on "A Trend I Cannot Endorse" DermWorld Young Physician Focus :

September 14, 2022

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Sept. 14, 2022 ... Real-world methotrexate use in pediatric patients with plaque psoriasis DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : The ever-changing world of nevus sebaceus New anti-wrinkle injection receives FDA approval FDA

Slivers of skin may diagnose silver hair syndromes

By Warren R. Heymann, MD Jan. 7, 2019 As my hair gets progressively grayer trying to keep up with molecular advances in dermatology, it is refreshing to read how simple tests may help distinguish the rare silver hair syndromes (SHS): Chediak-Higashi (CHS) and Griscelli (GS). ... CHS is an autosomal

Hair

Slivers of skin may diagnose silver hair syndromes Laboratory testing for syphilitic alopecia: Time to renew old habits? Adjusting the screen door: Developing a rational approach to assessing for thyroid disease in patients with alopecia areata Hairdressers’ dermatologic odyssey: From dye to death prevention Alopecia areata incognita in Cronkhite-Canada syndrome

6 curly hair tips from dermatologists

Tips from board-certified dermatologists ROSEMONT, Ill. (June 30, 2022) — As people shed their winter hats in favor of warmer temperatures, letting their hair flow freely, having the right hair care routine is important. According to dermatologists from the American Academy of Dermatology, people with curly or tightly coiled hair

Transform your skin health: diet and lifestyle take center stage at 2025 AAD Annual Meeting

ORLANDO, FL (March 7, 2025) — The 2025 American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting will take place March 7-11 in Orlando. The meeting will feature nearly 300 educational sessions with more than 1,700 speakers discussing the latest research on skin, hair, and nails, including topics on how diet and lifestyle

September

Issue ... September January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... I remember the first melanoma I ever saw What's hot ... This month's news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ... Oral minoxidil: A

Pityriasis rubra pilaris: Check a TSH!

By Warren R. Heymann, MD ... June 10, 2016 ... There are myriad ways to mine the data from the review of 100 cases of PRP by Ross et al, however, one key finding will change the way I will assess these patients — 20% were hypothyroid! (1) ... There

2022 DW Insights and Inquiries archive

Explore ... DermWorld Insights and Inquiries articles by publication date. ... December ... Dec. 28 - 2022: Best of DermWorld Insights and Inquiries Dec. 21 - Holiday Greeting 2022 Dec. 14 - A Frank discussion about earlobe creases Dec. 7 - Xylazine ("Tranq"): The potential for loss of life and

National healthy skin month: dermatologists provide tips on caring for your skin, hair, and nails

Board-certified dermatologists remind patients that skin, hair, and nail care routines are a key to health ROSEMONT, Ill. (October 25, 2022) — In recognition of National Healthy Skin Month in November, board-certified dermatologists are providing their top tips for caring for your skin, hair, and nails. ... These seven tips

Awareness months highlight dermatologist expertise

Public education remains a top AAD priority. ... A key goal of the Academy is to position dermatologists as the experts in skin, hair, and nail health, and awareness months offer a great opportunity to do just that. ... June was Acne Awareness Month, and the Academy’s social media content

Managing Gen Z patients

Answers in Practice ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, March 1, 2023 DermWorld ... talks to Brittany Craiglow, MD, FAAD, from Yale School of Medicine, about tips for managing Gen Z patients — individuals born after 1996. DermWorld: Tell us about your practice. Brittany Craiglow, MD, FAAD ... Dr. Craiglow:

Getting a head up on cutaneous scalp malignancies

By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD May 7, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 18 I’m confident that your alopecic patients with a suspected keratinocyte carcinoma or melanoma of the scalp jokingly ask you to be careful with your biopsy procedure so they do not lose any more hair. While patients and

After 23 years, a syndrome converted me into an eflornithine believer

By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD July 12, 2023 Vol. 5, No. 28 I learned that Vaniqa (eflornithine - ... α -difluoromethylornithine [DFMO]) was discontinued. Topical eflornithine was released in 2000 to reduce facial hirsutism. When the drug was released, I recall being fascinated by the premise of its mechanism.

This month's news from across the specialty

What's hot ... February 1, 2022 In this monthly column, members of the  ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty.   ... Craig Burkhart, MD, MPH, MSBS, FAAD Food portion sizes are getting bigger and so are Americans. Obesity is associated with many dermatologic diseases

AAD highlights your expertise during awareness months

Awareness months are a great opportunity to let the public know you’re the experts. ... When a dermatology-related awareness month rolls around, the AAD makes sure to capitalize on the opportunity to let the public know that only a board-certified dermatologist has the expertise necessary to treat skin, hair, and

Frontal fibrosing alopecia: Bewitched, bothered, and bewildered

By Warren R. Heymann, MD Feb. 13, 2017 Women given the diagnosis of frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA) with different severity grades. A, FFA grade I/V in a premenopausal 30-year-old woman, with a less than 1-cm wide area of cicatricial skin produced by the recession of the frontal and temporal hairline.

Looking beyond ‘Ozempic face’

Dermatologists weigh in on cutaneous side effects of GLP-1 agonists. ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Senior Editor, November 1, 2025 Glucagon-like-peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists are an emerging class of medications used to manage type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and weight loss, with demonstrated efficacy in reducing hemoglobin A1c levels, body

Skin and hair legislation: What’s happening?

Experts offer a primer on what dermatologists should keep their eyes on. ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, February 1, 2023 On the heels of the start of the 118th U.S. Congress — which marks the first Republican House-Democratic Senate split in a decade — lawmakers and federal

Feeling stressed? It can show in your skin, hair, and nails

Board-certified dermatologist provides the latest information on how mind body practices can help skin and hair conditions VANCOUVER, BC. (July 21, 2022) — Stress is a part of life. Whether your stressors are small or large, they can impact both your mental and physical well-being. While we can’t completely remove

Educating our public — Millions tune in to Videos of the Month for your tips on skin, hair, and nails

At the close of 2021, our Videos of the Month received over 21 million lifetime views on platforms like YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. ... Our Videos of the Month share your tips to help patients manage their skin, hair, and nail conditions at home. Each video, around a minute

The 2025 Allergen of the Year is to dye for

By Christen Mowad, MD, FAAD Oct. 29, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 43 The "Allergen of the Year" announcement is always much anticipated in the world of contact dermatitis and patch testing. This year the honor has gone to toluene-2,5-diamine sulfate (PTDS). (1) PTDS is an aromatic amide that is used

Responding to a breach

HIPAA requires security measures primarily to prevent breaches of protected health information (PHI). A breach is the theft, loss, or unauthorized access of PHI. When clinicians breach PHI, the law requires notification of both patients and HHS. ... What causes breaches ... Most breaches are caused by human error and

New skin healthy issue distributed to members

Skin Healthy , a magazine printed by the AAD and distributed to members for free as a member benefit, recently published a new edition. Skin Healthy positions board-certified dermatologists as the leading experts in issues affecting the skin, hair, and nails. Members can place copies in their waiting rooms, offering

The future of skin aging may be found in the kitchen: 2026 American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting to highlight latest advancements in skin, hair, and nails

Leading dermatologists to present research and insights into hair health, acne, and chronic inflammatory conditions such as psoriasis and atopic dermatitis DENVER, COLO. (March 27, 2026) — As interest grows in how lifestyle factors can influence people’s appearance, dermatologists are taking a closer look at how diet may affect the

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

Digital media kit: Consumer advertising

Reach interested consumers searching for information on skin, hair, and nail conditions. Tell them about your products while they are looking for answers to their dermatologic concerns. ... AAD.org AAD.org is the most authoritative dermatology website in the world. With more than 3.75M unique visitors and 4.5M total visits monthly,

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

American Academy of Dermatology: Media resources

The American Academy of Dermatology is pleased to offer reporters a variety of resources to assist with their news-gathering efforts. The Academy’s communications staff can provide reporters with referrals to board-certified dermatologists for interviews, as well as background information about all aspects of skin, hair, and nail care and treatment.

Two new skin healthy issues provide valuable information to patients

Two new editions of ... skin healthy magazine were published in 2023. As a member benefit, ... U.S. members receive 50 complimentary copies of each issue of skin healthy, which positions board-certified dermatologists as the leading experts in issues affecting the skin, hair, and nails. Members can place copies in

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

February 3, 2021

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Feb. 3, 2021 ... How effective are oral hair growth supplements? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Going green — The complexities of the green nail syndrome A practical guide for managing

We let everyone know. No one knows skin, hair, and nails like a dermatologist.

Traditional and social media efforts are paying off. ... The Academy’s Your Dermatologist Knows consumer positioning strategy has been a massive success. A multi-pronged approach to let the public know that only a board-certified dermatologist has the knowledge, experience, and expertise necessary to treat skin, hair, and nail conditions, Your

May 14, 2025

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 14, 2025 ... What factors may contribute to premature hair graying? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : The malignant risk in circumscribed palmar or plantar hypokeratosis — Summoning Charles Dickens and

Anterolateral leg alopecia: An example of a new dermatologic statistic — seen but unrecognized

By Warren R. Heymann, MD March 4, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 9 Aside from my family, my two greatest passions in life are dermatology and baseball. There is an infinite amount to learn in each discipline — for wisdom in each I turn to Bill James (two different people). Most

January 11, 2023

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Jan. 11, 2023 ... Antihistamines as adjunct therapy for alopecia areata DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Acquisition and loss — A tribute to Jouni Uitto, MD, PhD Lidocaine shortage: Ask the

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

skin healthy magazine is committed to patient education

The biannual magazine featured over two dozen articles in 2022. The Academy provided U.S. members with more than 50 copies each of the two complimentary issues of ... skin healthy magazine — which provides expert editorial content on common conditions affecting the skin, hair, and nails and the most up-to-date

Exploring the intersection between medicine and the humanities

A solution for physician burnout? ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, October 1, 2022 "Physicians have become small cogs in a humongous machine, and they resent it. That’s not what most of us imagined when we got into medical school," said Salvatore Mangione, MD, associate professor of medicine

August 30, 2023

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / August 30, 2023 ... Does low-dose oral minoxidil improve hair density in traction alopecia? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : A medal-worthy diagnosis: Medallion-like dermal dendrocyte hamartoma Methotrexate: Drug survival and predicative

May 28, 2025

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 28, 2025 ... Efficacy of combination topical finasteride and minoxidil in male androgenetic alopecia DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Loss and legacy — A tribute to Robert F. Duffy, MD

AAD Skin Healthy Magazine Consumer Advertising Opportunities

Published two times per year, Skin Healthy is a print magazine which includes content on skin, hair, and nails for the consumer and is available in patient waiting rooms. ... View the most recent issue . ... Contact ... For more information, please contact MSP Consulting LLC: ... Phone: (917)

Primary key messages

Whether it’s rashes, wrinkles, psoriasis, or melanoma, skin issues can have a serious impact on your health and well-being. ... What you see happening with your skin can be a helpful indicator of what’s happening inside your body. ... In some cases, skin conditions may be a sign of a

Impact Report — Vol 5, Issue 1

Reiterating the value of membership It’s time once again for the Academy’s ... Impact Report to reveal its 2024 advocacy and patient education activities and remind you of your meaningful member benefits from last year. ... Read the latest on how we are advocating for you on Capitol Hill and

AAD letter to the New York Times in response to “3 Medical Routines that Older People May Not Need”

American Academy of Dermatology President Murad Alam, MD, MSCI, MBA, FAAD Letter to the editor originally submitted to the New York Times ... on May 4, 2026 ROSEMONT, Ill. (May 4, 2026) — 3 Medical Routines that Older People May Not Need , by Paula Span, imprudently suggests that patients

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

April 29, 2026

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 29, 2026 ... A timeline for increased hair shedding from topical minoxidil DermWorld What’s Hot: Basal cell nevus syndrome CMS updates Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) form: What practices need to

January 8, 2025

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / January 8, 2025 ... Topical finasteride with minoxidil vs. topical minoxidil alone for male-pattern androgenic alopecia DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : The treatment of systemic juvenile xanthogranulomas matures Academy mourns the

Striving to alleviate the physical and emotional scars of central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia

By Warren R. Heymann, MD November 4, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 44 More than half a century ago, Drs. Lopresti, Papa, and Kligman coined the term "hot comb alopecia," asserting: "The cause is unmistakable, namely the practice of straightening the hair with a hot comb…" (1). Now known as central

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

Adjusting the screen door: Developing a rational approach to assessing for thyroid disease in patients with alopecia areata

By Warren R. Heymann, MD Jan. 11, 2018 Loss of the sideburns and marked frontal-temporal scarring alopecia with lonely hairs. ... Credit: ... JAAD Since my residency, I have been perplexed about how to screen patients with alopecia areata (or vitiligo) for thyroid disease. What tests should (or should not)

Educating the public – Summer meeting coverage

AAD Summer Meeting and dermatologists’ summer skin care tips make the news ... So far, a total of ... 38 news stories covering the ... 2021 AAD Summer Meeting and new dermatologic research impacting patient treatment and care made headlines that have been seen more than 41 million times. ...

Acquisition and loss: A tribute to Jouni Uitto, MD, PhD

By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Jan. 11, 2023 Vol. 5, No. 2 I was stunned and frozen in time and thought when Dr. Sylvia Hsu informed me that Dr. Jouni Uitto had passed away — a similar reaction as I experienced when hearing of President Kennedy’s or John Lennon’s

Suggested dermatology topics by month

At the beginning of every month, consider "pitching" your expertise as a board-certified dermatologist to your local media by sharing a timely story idea that will help educate their audiences. Advocating for our specialty by consistently contributing to the public perception of dermatologists as the leading experts in skin, hair,

January 21, 2026

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Jan. 21, 2026 ... Does finasteride lead to depression, suicide? DermWorld What’s Hot : A tool to modernize, personalize biologic dosing for psoriasis Misdiagnoses of hair, scalp disorders in patients with

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

Vascular abnormalities in FFA, artificial intelligence, and Winston Churchill

By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Aug. 23, 2023 Vol. 5, No. 34 If Winston Churchill were a dermatologist, he would say that frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA) is "a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma" (which is how he viewed Russia). Almost 30 years have passed since Kossard

Managing menopause

Dermatologists discuss dermatologic changes before and during menopause and the dermatoses that may occur. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, December 1, 2025 Menopausal transitions can be stressful. While rapidly declining estrogen levels can wreak havoc internally, many of these changes involve the skin, hair, and vulvar

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

Coming full circle (almost): Low dose oral minoxidil for alopecia

By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD January 5, 2022 Vol. 4, No. 1 I presume that virtually every dermatologist reading this commentary has recommended topical minoxidil (TM) for their patients with androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and other alopecias (telogen effluvium, alopecia areata [AA], hair shaft abnormalities, and eyebrow hypotrichosis). I recall

Educating the public — AAD stories seen over 29 billion times in 2021

2021 was an extremely effective year for our media relations efforts. We encourage the media to educate the public about skin, hair, and nail conditions, with the overarching goal of encouraging the public to seek treatment from licensed dermatologists. ... As a result of our media relations activities, our messages

Yale dermatologist uses innovative treatment to treat child with severe alopecia

American Academy of Dermatology honors Dr. Brett King as National "Patient Care Hero" ROSEMONT, Ill. (April 18, 2022) - Connecticut board-certified dermatologist Brett King MD, PhD, FAAD, was named an American Academy of Dermatology ... Patient Care Hero for pioneering an innovative new treatment for severe dermatologic conditions that are

Media press kits

The AAD media team offers comprehensive press kits designed to support reporting and assist in skin, hair, and nail health research efforts. ... If you don't see what you need, have additional questions, or would like to speak with an expert board-certified dermatologist, please contact ... mediarelations@aad.org . ... Skin

Best of DermWorld Insights and Inquiries

Dec. 26, 2024 We know how much you enjoy Dr. Heymann and the editorial board’s weekly analyses of dermatologic literature, so we’ve created a list of the top 10 most popular issues in 2024 — starting with the most popular issue of the year. ... 1. Weighing in on glucagon-like

Patient education licensing opportunities

Written and vetted by dermatologists, the AAD’s patient education content is accurate, up-to-date, and most importantly easy to understand. ... Doctors are always looking for reliable and accurate patient education resources for their patients. And now, with your support, your company can use this tool to provide the doctors in

Media contacts

The American Academy of Dermatology is pleased to offer reporters a variety of resources to assist with their news-gathering efforts.The Academy’s public relations staff members provide reporters with referrals to board-certified dermatologists for interviews, as well as background information about all aspects of skin, hair and nail care and treatment. 

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

Educating the public — 2020 snapshot

In 2020, we pivoted our communications efforts to better respond to the real-time needs of the public brought on by the pandemic. While we shifted our efforts, our goal of positioning dermatologists as the experts — even during unprecedented times — never changed. By adapting our traditional messaging to resonate

Your Dermatologist Knows sees more strong performance on social media

Since the Your Dermatologist Knows consumer positioning strategy launch in October of 2022, the Academy’s social media accounts have seen staggering levels of engagement, broadcasting to millions that only a board-certified dermatologist has the experience and expertise necessary to treat skin, hair, and nails. ... The strategy involves a robust

Getting a handle on hirsutism

Dermatologists discuss the latest clinical guidance for managing hirsutism ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, February 1, 2022 Far from being simply protein filaments, hair can occupy a central role in a person’s identity, sense of well-being, and overall quality of life. Hirsutism — a condition in

Videos of the Month earn nearly 100 million media impressions

Since January 2022, the AAD has produced ... six Videos of the Month that teach the public how to care for their skin, hair, and nails. Each video is promoted with a press release urging media outlets to share the videos with their audience. To date, this has generated ...

Asking psoriasis patients to open their mouths and say “Ahhh”

By Warren R. Heymann, MD March 5, 2018 Classification based on the pattern of tongue fissures. A, Central longitudinal pattern. B, Central transverse pattern. C, Lateral longitudinal pattern. D, Branching pattern. E, Diffuse pattern. ... Credit: ... JAAD A thorough cutaneous examination includes the hair, nails, and mucous membranes (lips,

Your Dermatologist Knows launches with smashing success

In October, the Academy launched ... Your Dermatologist Knows , the new consumer positioning strategy meant to maintain board-certified dermatologists’ position as the undisputed experts in skin, hair, and nails. ... Through the end of November, our content has generated ... 56 million views and 3.4 million engagements across Facebook,

Dermatologists educate the public and media during National Healthy Skin Month

The AAD’s National Healthy Skin Month key messages highlighting dermatologists as the skin health experts were seen 2.6 billion times across the country. ... AAD worked alongside dermatologists, the media, and members of Congress to amplify key messages on dermatologist-approved tips for healthy skin, remind the public that skinhealth can

Teaching young girls about their skin, and STEM

Medical student Christine Li helped Girl Scouts of Central & Western Massachusetts learn about skin, hair, and nails through Good Skin Knowledge Program. Christine's story ... Over the past 6 months, with the support of the AAD, I and other UMass Medical School students were able to teach over 50

Educating our public — skin healthy: educating your patients in waiting rooms and on the go

The AAD’s ... skin healthy, a print and digital magazine featuring your expert insight, made its debut in 2020. Last year, the Academy disseminated over 950,000 issues to dermatology offices across the country, which helped educate patients about common skin conditions that dermatologists treat and offered your recommendations for protecting

Your Dermatologist Knows media wins

If one of your patients has a compelling story about a skin, hair, or nail condition that would resonate with the national media and your patient would be willing to share their personal story with reporters, ... please ask them to fill out this patient consent form , which you

September 6, 2023

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Sept. 6, 2023 ... Chemoprevention of keratinocyte carcinoma with imiquimod, 5-FU, and tretinoin DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Paraneoplastic Merkel cell carcinoma: Searchin' for my lost shaker of salt Vitiligo patients

Pediatric diseases in disguise

Dermatologists discuss conditions that may be harder to diagnose in children. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, October 1, 2025 Despite years of rigorous training and experience, even the best dermatologists may miss a pediatric diagnosis, particularly for dermatologists who don’t see as many pediatric patients. Some

Your Dermatologist Knows see major traditional media successes

As the success of Your Dermatologist Knows continues into its third year, so too do the efforts of the Academy’s media relations team to spread the word about the knowledge and expertise that only a board-certified dermatologist has on skin, hair, and nail conditions. ... This summer, the Academy successfully

Does he or doesn’t he? Only his oncologist knows for sure!

By Warren R. Heymann, MD July 17, 2017 Repigmented hair overlying melanoma in situ of scalp. Slowly darkening patch of previously white hair on superior scalp. ... Credit: ... JAAD I’m racking my brain wondering if I have ever seen a case of idiopathic facial aseptic granuloma (IFAG) — I

New treatments for HIV and other STIs provide hope for better quality of life

Dermatologist discusses emerging treatments in LGBTQ+ healthcare SAN DIEGO (March 8, 2024) — LGBTQ+ individuals have unique skin care needs, including concerns about sexually transmitted infections (STI), like HIV, as well as acne and hair growth and removal, especially relating to hormone replacement therapy. With over 14 million U.S. adults

Recognizing drivers and assessing well-being

Physician burnout is defined as a chronic state of stress characterized by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and a diminished sense of personal accomplishment ... 1 ... . Physicians are considered among some of the most resilient people in the world because they are accustomed to making sacrifices, working long hours, and

Become an Academy Social Media Correspondent

As part of the Academy’s ongoing Your Dermatologist Knows ... specialty positioning strategy, the Academy is seeking a new group of members to serve as Social Media Correspondents. In this role, you’d be the face of our mission to show the public that board-certified dermatologists are the skin, hair, and

Supplement secrets unveiled: debunking common myths about beauty boosters

Board-certified dermatologist discusses what to consider before taking three common supplements ROSEMONT, Ill. (Sept. 17, 2024) — Nutritional supplements offer a convenient way to easily increase your daily intake of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients without making significant lifestyle changes. Despite their growing popularity for achieving thicker hair and better

Join the Media Expert Team

Become a Media Voice for Dermatology ... Apply to the AAD Media Expert Team to help shape how the public understands skin, hair, and nail health and position dermatologists as the leading experts in care. ... What You’ll Do ... Respond to media interview requests provided by the Academy’s Media

Educating the public – Videos of the month

And…action! AAD Videos of the Month reach the public wherever they are ... Every month we debut a new Video of the Month on our YouTube channel to help subscribers/viewers manage skin, hair, and nail conditions at home — positioning dermatologists as the skin, hair, and nail experts and providing

Messaging and guidance for PR

Through its media relations and public education efforts, the Academy encourages the public to care for their skin, hair, and nails and see a board-certified dermatologist when appropriate. In addition, it provides members with the tools they need to communicate the Academy’s messages to their patients, policymakers, communities, and local

Resident Quality Improvement Award project presentations 2021

The recipients of the 2021 Resident Quality Improvement Award present their quality improvement projects. ... Reliable Sample Tracking: QI project to prevent pathway sample loss ... Sungat K. Grewel, MD ... Ensuring follow-up for patients who cancel or "no-show" skin cancer excision appointments ... Connie Shi, MD ... Post-visit informational

Educating the public — AAD launches Darker Skin Tones Hub

Dermatologists know that a "one-size-fits-all" approach is not an effective way to treat conditions affecting skin, hair, and nails. In particular, some skin diseases present differently or more frequently in people with darker skin tones, which could also require different treatment regimens. ... The American Academy of Dermatology launched the

Patients who lose their insurance: To treat or not to treat?

Legally Speaking ... Robert M. Portman, JD, MPP, is a health care attorney with Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville, in Washington, D.C. ... By Robert M. Portman, JD, MPP, and Christina L. Krysinski, JD, January 1, 2018 Recent proposals in Congress to repeal the Affordable Care Act have raised the

Your new Skin of Color Curriculum is here

The AAD Learning Center is one of the Academy’s top member benefits and one of the newest online resources is the ... Skin of Color Curriculum . ... A host of expert dermatologists in all subspecialties contributed to making the Skin of Color Curriculum a complete and definitive in-patient and

October 30, 2024

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / October 30, 2024 ... Breast health outcomes in women on oral 5-alpha reductase inhibitors D ermWorld Insights and Inquiries : The breathless complications of anti-MDA-5-positive dermatomyositis What symptoms are most significantly

The Academy’s impact

Through AAD humanitarian programs, we carry out our commitment to support and enhance patient care because skin, hair, and nail conditions can have a serious impact on health and well-being. Additionally, we recognize the importance our employees place on their ability to give back to their communities and to charities

About the Academy

Headquartered in Rosemont, Illinois, the American Academy of Dermatology, founded in 1938, is the largest, most influential, and most representative of all dermatologic associations. ... With a membership of more than 21,000 physicians worldwide, the AAD is committed to advancing the diagnosis and medical, surgical, and cosmetic treatment of the

Lipodystrophia semicircularis: A lipoatrophy not to get depressed about

By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Nov. 2, 2022 Vol. 4, No. 44 A colleague asked me if I could evaluate his 26-year-old daughter while she was briefly on break from her graduate studies in Barcelona. He was concerned that she had developed lipodystrophy. Of course, I agreed, without his

Advances in therapy for the Cronkhite-Canada syndrome have increased survival: And that’s the way it is

By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Aug. 28, 2024 Vol. 6, No. 35 Part of the folklore at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine when I rotated as a fourth-year medical student in dermatology was that a prior resident made the correct diagnosis of Cronkhite-Canada syndrome (CCS). The constellation of

March 31, 2021

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 31, 2021 ... Studies show skin rashes are highly predictive of positive COVID-19 results DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Netherton syndrome — From apex to nether New AAD research grant

The Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (JAAD) 

The ... Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (JAAD) is the official scholarly publication of the American Academy of Dermatology. Known popularly as "The Blue Journal," ... JAAD’s mission is focused on "Helping dermatologists improve patient outcomes." ... About ... JAAD JAAD  receives more than 3,000 manuscripts annually and

Your Dermatologist Knows continues to show strong results

Launched in October 2022, the ... Your Dermatologist Knows consumer positioning strategy has been successful in its effort to share messages that position board-certified dermatologists as the go-to experts for conditions affecting skin, hair, and nails. The strategy take a multi-channel approach to share messages across platforms. ... As of

June 23, 2021

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 23, 2021 ... Subcutaneous vs. oral methotrexate for psoriasis patients DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Dermatology and dermatopathology awake — now is the time to embrace the AI revolution Young

Two new skin healthy issues put information directly into patients’ hands

Winter, summer editions were full of useful tips. ... Since the last update, the Academy published two new issues of ... skin healthy magazine. ... skin healthy provides expert editorial content on common conditions affecting the skin, hair, and nails, and up-to-date recommendations on keeping skin healthy year-round. ... skin

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

May 19, 2021

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 19, 2021 ... Differentiating early squamous cell carcinoma from actinic keratosis DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Epidemic of melanoma or epidemic of scrutiny? AAD Board selects Keyvan Nouri, MD, MBA,

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,

2021: Best of DermWorld Insights and Inquiries

December 30, 2021 We know how much you enjoy Dr. Heymann and the editorial board’s weekly analyses of dermatologic literature, so we’ve created a list of the top 10 most popular issues in 2021 — starting with the most popular issue of the year. ... 1. Biotin supplementation for hair

Showcase of Your Dermatologist Knows Social Media

Social media is a core component of the Academy’s Your Dermatologist Knows strategy. Working with specially selected social media correspondents, we publish content across social media platforms that have an audience of millions. Our posts all share the message that a board-certified dermatologist is the go-to expert for skin, hair,

Top dermatologist concerns during COVID

Facts at your fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, June 1, 2021 As the long-term impact of COVID-19 on schools, businesses, and the medical system has continued to unfold, dermatologists have grappled with high-pressure concerns ranging from staff safety to the overall financial stability of their practice. In May

Key messages: Media tips

The American Academy of Dermatology has developed these key messages to help you educate the public about the specialty. In addition to providing tips for media interviews, these key messages provide clear, consistent talking points on the skin, hair, and nail topics most commonly requested by the media. ... The

December 7, 2022

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Dec. 7, 2022 ... Recommendations for follow-up of patients with nonmelanoma skin cancer DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Xylazine ("Tranq") — The potential for loss of life and limb Using apremilast

A sweeter approach to treating scleroderma?

By Warren R. Heymann, MD March 14, 2017 Scleroderma fingernail changes. A, Longitudinal ridging and pitting. B, Brachyonychia. C, Trachyonychia. D, Thickened and enlarged cuticles. E, Thickened, enlarged, and irregular cuticles. F, Nailfold capillaroscopy: presence of enlarged and giant capillaries. G, Nailfold capillaroscopy: presence of enlarged and giant capillaries,

Community outreach toolkit: Good Skin Knowledge

What is this program? ... Good Skin Knowledge is the American Academy of Dermatology’s youth education program. The goal is to teach school-age and young teens, ages 8-13, the facts about common skin, hair, and nail conditions. Misunderstanding can lead to teasing and bullying, which is associated with anxiety and

Keeping an eye on melanoma

By Warren R. Heymann, MD April 7, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 14 If your practice bears any resemblance to mine, a significant portion of your schedule is devoted to patients following up because of their history of melanoma. Prior to seeing the patient, our medical assistant runs through a focused

August 11, 2021

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Aug. 11, 2021 ... Topical tofacitinib for alopecia areata affecting facial hair DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Monitoring infantile hemangiomas — What’s the score? Is there an effective treatment for skin

Why we do what we do

By Warren R. Heymann, MD June 19, 2018 The relentless drumbeat of dictates, regulations, prior authorizations, audits, and social media reviews is taking its toll on physicians’ psyche. Combined with downward reimbursement, narrow insurance networks, pressure to be increasingly productive, and far too many clicks on the electronic medical record,

Best practices for social media

In addition to keeping up with family and friends, social media sites offer several professional benefits and opportunities to dermatologists: ... Stay current on the latest news and research. ... Connect with colleagues. ... Share educational information with patients. ... Promote your practice. ... Position board-certified dermatologists as the experts

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

Race for the Case Answers

Diagnose this new case by Haowei Han, DO, and Aysham Chaudry, DO ... A 64-year-old woman presented to the dermatology clinic with a two-year history of a widespread rash involving the scalp and left ear. She reported associated joint pain but denied fevers, fatigue, weight loss, oral ulcers, photosensitivity, or

May 22, 2024

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 22, 2024 ... Dermatologic findings associated with semaglutide use DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Striving to avoid an amebic nightmare — Recognizing cutaneous Balamuthia mandrillaris infection Characteristics and treatment of

They are hot.

From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, November 1, 2025 It is hard to think of another class of drugs that has generated such excitement from the general public as the GLP-1 agonists. While originally designed (and still

We all know.

From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, October 1, 2024 Ask any of us and we will confidently claim that no one knows more about skin, hair, and nails than a board-certified dermatologist. Unfortunately, social media offers an

Cellular neurothekeoma: A tribute to Barnhill and Mihm and a remembrance of Martin C. Mihm Jr., MD

By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Aug. 2, 2023 Vol. 5, No. 31 The profound sense of loss prompting people to endure waiting over 24 hours in a queue to pay their final respect to Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Hall was an astonishing sight last year. The overwhelming majority

Best of DermWorld Insights and Inquiries

Dec. 31, 2025 We know how much you enjoy Dr. Heymann and the editorial board’s weekly analyses of dermatologic literature, so we’ve created a list of the top 10 most popular issues in 2025 — starting with the most popular issue of the year.  ... 1. Loss and legacy: A

Impact Report — Summer 2022

Hello, members! It’s time once again for the Academy’s Impact Report to reveal its latest advocacy and patient education activities and remind you of your meaningful member benefits. ... Read the latest on how we are advocating for you on Capitol Hill and state houses to protect your patients and

DWI&I Holiday greeting 2025

By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Dec. 24, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 50 Dear ... DWI&I Devotee: ... I am writing this year’s holiday greeting with conflicting emotions ranging from exhilaration and gratitude to anxiousness and consternation. ... Aside from the tragic loss of my colleague and friend, ... Dr.

Your Dermatologist Knows

An update on the Academy’s successful consumer positioning strategy. ... Feature ... By Matt Walsh, Specialist, Member Communications, December 1, 2025 2026 will be the fourth full year of the Academy’s revolutionary push to position board-certified dermatologists as the experts in skin, hair, and nail health. Since launching in October

Not just for boys: X-linked erythropoietic protoporphyria

By Warren R. Heymann, MD Sept. 7, 2017 I was anxiously awaiting the results of erythrocyte protoporphyrin levels obtained from a 4 year-old boy who avoids sunlight because his "skin hurts" when not in the shade. Until I read the article by Balwani, et al (1), I was unaware of

April 3, 2024

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 3, 2024 ... Safety of DEET insect repellent in children: Do the natural alternatives work? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Hair straightening and acute renal injury — The latest data

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

Pancreatic panniculitis: Getting spooked by ghost cells

By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD July 24, 2024 Vol. 6, No. 30 I am at the age where the diagnosis of pancreatic cancer is a looming fear, punctuated by the loss of my dear aunt Helen and two friends who have succumbed to the ravages of this vicious malignancy.

How to treat dandruff

Board-certified dermatologist’s tips ROSEMONT, Ill. (Dec. 12, 2023) — Dandruff, a common scalp condition, affects people of all ages, especially in the cold winter months. If you notice small pieces of dry skin flaking from your scalp or persistent itching, it may be time to seek treatment options. ... "It is

How to prevent razor bumps

Tips from board-certified dermatologists ROSEMONT, Ill. (October 4, 2022) — There are many ways to get rid of unwanted facial and body hair, but shaving with a razor is one of the most common and inexpensive methods. Unfortunately, using a razor sometimes can lead to razor bumps, also called shaving

The 2025 Allergen of the Year is… toluene-2,5-diamine sulfate!

Clinical Applications ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, July 1, 2025 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, talks with Amber Reck Atwater, MD, FAAD, and Nina Botto MD, FAAD, about their recent Dermatitis ... paper, ‘ Toluene-2,5-Diamine Sulfate: Allergen of the Year 2025. ’

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

Nom de plume: Affaire risquée

By Warren R. Heymann, MD ... Dec. 28, 2016 ... Performing laser surgery is risky business for the patient and the laser surgeon. Potential hazards may be due to the beam itself causing ocular or cutaneous injury. Nonbeam hazards may arise from the laser device or its interaction with

Tofacitinib for adolescent alopecia areata: Balancing the risk-benefit ratio

By Warren R. Heymann, MD Jan. 17, 2017 Alopecia areata with patient 4 after 2 months of treatment with 2% tofacitinib in VersaBase cream (A) and after 6 months of treatment with 2% tofacitinib in liposomal base (B). ... Credit: ... JAAD There has been acute interest in utilizing Janus

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

January 25, 2023

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Jan. 25, 2023 ... Is topical spironolactone effective for acne? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : The ironclad promise of ferroptosis Topical lidocaine-prilocaine vs. ice packs for laser hair removal Efficacy of

New skin healthy touts your expertise

The Academy published a new issue of ... skin healthy this summer. Members receive 50 free issues of ... skin healthy and can place them in their waiting rooms and around their offices. ... Each issue of ... skin healthy features articles that directly quote members, so your patients receive

Expert dermatologists present latest information at 2022 AAD Annual Meeting

ROSEMONT, Ill. (March 23, 2022) — The 2022 American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting is back. The meeting will take place March 25-29 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center in Boston. The meeting will feature 300 educational sessions on the latest information on skin, hair and nails, presented by

November 17, 2021

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Nov. 17, 2021 ... Intralesional acyclovir for cutaneous warts DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Biotin supplementation for hair and nail health — Does it pass the test? DermWorld Young Physician Focus

Educating our public — You helped us tell the public why they should #ChooseADermatologist

In the fall of last year, we launched our #ChooseADermatologist campaign, which gave you access to resources and tools to share with patients on your social media channels. By showing your patients and the public why you are the skin, hair, and nail experts, you educated the public one post

Statement on the FDA Safety Briefing about Radiofrequency Microneedling Risks

Statement from Susan C. Taylor, MD, FAAD, President, American Academy of Dermatology ROSEMONT, Ill. (Oct. 16, 2025) — The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) is aware of the FDA’s recent safety communication regarding potential risks associated with certain uses of radiofrequency (RF) microneedling.   ... Patient safety is the top priority

Mark D. Kaufmann, MD, FAAD, assumes presidency of the American Academy of Dermatology

BOSTON (March 25, 2022) — At the close of the American Academy of Dermatology’s (AAD) Annual Meeting, board-certified dermatologist Mark D. Kaufmann, MD, FAAD, will begin his one-year term as president of the AAD. ... As president, Dr. Kaufmann will lead the world’s largest dermatologic society, representing more than 20,500

Terrence A. Cronin Jr., MD, FAAD, assumes presidency of the American Academy of Dermatology

New Orleans (March 17, 2023) – Board-certified dermatologist Terrence A. Cronin Jr., MD, FAAD, will begin his one-year term as president of the American Academy of Dermatology at the close of the Academy’s Annual Meeting. ... Dr. Cronin will lead the world’s largest dermatologic society that represents more than 20,800

Andrew H. Weinstein, MD, MPH, FAAD, elected American Academy Of Dermatology president for 2027

ROSEMONT, Ill. (March 31, 2025) — Florida-based board-certified dermatologist and Mohs surgeon Andrew H. Weinstein, MD, MPH, FAAD, has been elected to lead the American Academy of Dermatology. He will be installed as president-elect in March 2026 and hold the office of president for one year beginning in March 2027.

Murad Alam, MD, MSCI, MBA, FAAD, assumes presidency of the American Academy of Dermatology

DENVER, COLO. (March 27, 2026) — Chicago-based board-certified dermatologist Murad Alam, MD, MSCI, MBA, FAAD, will begin his one-year term as president of the American Academy of Dermatology at the close of the AAD’s Annual Meeting. ... Dr. Alam will lead the world’s largest dermatologic society that represents more than

October 27, 2021

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Oct. 27, 2021 ... COVID-19 and nails: A review of clinical findings DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Taking woolly hair to heart Derm Coding Consult : CMS revises Advance Beneficiary Notice

Murad Alam, MD, FAAD, elected American Academy of Dermatology president for 2026

Rosemont, Ill. (April 1, 2024) – Chicago-based board-certified dermatologist Murad Alam, MD, FAAD, has been elected to lead the American Academy of Dermatology. He will be installed as president-elect in March 2025 and hold the office of president for one year beginning in March 2026. ... As president, Dr. Alam

Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD, elected American Academy of Dermatology president for 2024

ROSEMONT, Ill. (April 18, 2022) — Texas-based board-certified dermatologist Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD, has been elected to lead the American Academy of Dermatology. He will be installed as president-elect in March 2023 and hold the office of president for one year beginning in March 2024. ... As president, Dr.

Susan C. Taylor, MD, FAAD, elected American Academy of Dermatology president for 2025

Rosemont, Ill. (April 10, 2023) – Philadelphia-based board-certified dermatologist Susan C. Taylor, MD, FAAD, has been elected to lead the American Academy of Dermatology. She will be installed as President-elect in March 2024 and hold the office of President for one year beginning in March 2025. ... As president, Dr.

Jane Grant-Kels, MD, FAAD, elected American Academy of Dermatology president for 2028

ROSEMONT, Ill. (April 8, 2026) — Connecticut-based board-certified dermatologist Jane Grant-Kels, MD, FAAD, has been elected to lead the American Academy of Dermatology. She will be installed as president-elect in March 2027 and will hold the office of president for one year beginning in March 2028. ... As president, Dr.

American Academy of Dermatology statement on Benzoyl Peroxide in OTC Personal Care Products

American Academy of Dermatology President Susan C. Taylor, MD, FAAD ROSEMONT, Ill. (March 24, 2025) —  Recent reports have noted that benzoyl peroxide, a common acne-fighting ingredient available by prescription and over the counter, has the potential to break down into benzene. The American Academy of Dermatology is committed to

Your Dermatologist Knows continues strong popularity on social media

You’re the experts, we’re proving it to the public. ... The AAD maintains a robust social media presence as one of the key aspects of the successful Your Dermatologist Knows consumer positioning strategy. Through collaborations between the Academy’s social media team and AAD Social Media Correspondents and AAD Ambassadors, Your

The importance of spreading skin cancer awareness

From the President ... Dr. Alam is the Academy’s current president. ... By Murad Alam, MD, FAAD, May 1, 2026 Dear members, ... The Academy is dedicated to public education and takes its role as one of the largest sources of skin, hair, and nail health care information seriously. As

Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD, assumes presidency of the American Academy of Dermatology

SAN DIEGO (March 8, 2024 )  ... — Dallas-based board-certified dermatologist Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD, will begin his one-year term as president of the American Academy of Dermatology at the close of the AAD’s Annual Meeting. ... Dr. Desai will lead the world’s largest dermatologic society that represents nearly

Susan C. Taylor, MD, FAAD, assumes presidency of the American Academy of Dermatology

 ORLANDO, FL (March 7, 2025) — Philadelphia-based board-certified dermatologist Susan C. Taylor, MD, FAAD, will begin her one-year term as president of the American Academy of Dermatology at the close of the AAD’s Annual Meeting. ... Dr. Taylor will lead the world’s largest dermatologic society that represents nearly 21,000 physicians

Download the AAD Fellow or International Fellow designation

Your expertise and skills as a board-certified dermatologist are life-changing for patients impacted by skin, hair, and nail conditions. Make sure your patients and the public know the profound difference in the advanced training for dermatologists versus others claiming to be "skin experts." ... Download the designation ... Accept terms

American Academy of Dermatology installs new officers, board members

New Orleans (March 17, 2023) – Three new officers and four new board members will be installed immediately upon conclusion of the 2023 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology, the world’s largest dermatologic society. The officers and board members are all board-certified dermatologists and members of the AAD,

Frequently asked questions

Learn more about Your Dermatologist Knows by selecting from the frequently asked questions below. ... What is Your Dermatologist Knows? ... Your Dermatologist Knows is the Academy’s successful and comprehensive consumer positioning strategy. The strategy’s singular focus is to position our members as the experts in skin, hair, and nails,

Your Dermatologist Knows

You’re the experts. We’re proving it to the public. ... The Academy’s successful Your Dermatologist Knows consumer positioning strategy reimagines the AAD’s public relations efforts, with the singular focus of positioning you, the dermatologist, as the expert. The strategy engages the public with questions on their health and wellness, putting

2021 DW Insights and Inquiries archive

Explore ... DermWorld Insights and Inquiries articles by publication date. ... December ... Dec. 29 - 2021: Best of DermWorld Insights and Inquiries Dec. 22 - DWI&I Holiday Greeting 2021 Dec. 15 - Speculating on spicules: Our incomplete knowledge of trichodysplasia spinulosa Dec. 8 - Propranolol and neutrophilic dermatoses: Can

Turning our attention to melanoma risk in Turner syndrome

By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD July 2, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 26 "…at the endocrine clinic and in private practice, I had seen a few young girls who had not matured, and they were short in stature and they had short necks with a low hair line and increased

Impact Report — Vol 6, Issue 1

Your membership in action From fighting for your patients and practice against payment cuts and scope-of-practice expansions, to securing major media wins that position you as the authorities in skin, hair, and nails, see how your Academy is working for you. Plus, explore the latest member benefits, including new CME

Tips for interviews

Media interviews provide an excellent opportunity for you to educate the public about the importance of skin, hair and nail health. No matter who the reporter is (i.e., local or national) or how the interview is conducted (i.e., in person, by phone or over email), keep the following tips in

American Academy of Dermatology elects new officers, board members

ROSEMONT, Ill. (April 18, 2022) — The American Academy of Dermatology has announced the results of its annual election. The Academy’s new officers and board members will lead the world’s largest dermatologic society, representing more than 20,500 physicians who specialize in the diagnosis and medical, surgical, and cosmetic treatment of

American Academy of Dermatology installs new officers, board members

DENVER, COLO. (March 27, 2026) — Two new officers and four new board members will be installed upon the conclusion of the 2026 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology. The officers and board members are all board-certified dermatologists and members of the AAD, the world’s largest dermatologic society

Confidence redefined: permanent makeup can empower individuals with skin and hair conditions

New study by dermatologists highlights what to look for when considering permanent makeup ROSEMONT, Ill. (June 18, 2024) — Permanent makeup, also called cosmetic tattooing, is a popular form of tattooing that can be used to replace or enhance a person’s makeup application or help them camouflage certain medical conditions.

August

Issue ... August January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... Few words make a dermatologist grimace more than ‘iPLEDGE.’ What’s hot ... This month’s news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ... What are

American Academy of Dermatology installs new officers, board members

SAN DIEGO (March 8, 2024 )  ... — Two new officers and five new board members will be installed immediately upon conclusion of the 2024 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology. The officers and board members are all board-certified dermatologists and members of the AAD, the world’s largest

American Academy of Dermatology elects new officers, board members

Rosemont, Ill. (April 10, 2023) – The American Academy of Dermatology has announced the results of its annual election. The Academy’s new officers and board members will lead the world’s largest dermatologic society, representing more than 20,800 physicians who specialize in the diagnosis and medical, surgical, and cosmetic treatment of

American Academy of Dermatology elects new officers, board members

Rosemont, Ill. (April 1, 2024) – The American Academy of Dermatology has announced the results of its annual election. The Academy’s new officers and board members will lead the world’s largest dermatologic society, representing more than 20,800 physicians who specialize in the diagnosis and medical, surgical, and cosmetic treatment of

American Academy of Dermatology elects new officers, board members

ROSEMONT, Ill. (March 31, 2025) — The American Academy of Dermatology has announced the results of its annual election. The Academy’s new officers and board members will lead the world’s largest dermatologic society, representing more than 21,000 physicians who specialize in the diagnosis and medical, surgical, and cosmetic treatment of

American Academy of Dermatology installs new officers, board members

ORLANDO, FL (March 7, 2025) — Four new officers and four new board members will be installed immediately upon conclusion of the 2025 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology. The officers and board members are all board-certified dermatologists and members of the AAD, the world’s largest dermatologic society

American Academy of Dermatology elects new officers, board members

ROSEMONT, Ill. (April 8, 2026) — The American Academy of Dermatology has announced the results of its annual election. The Academy’s new officers and board members will lead the world’s largest dermatologic society, representing more than 21,500 physicians who specialize in the diagnosis and medical, surgical, and cosmetic treatment of

Boards Fodder: Pathology and dermoscopy

Select a title below to access the Boards Fodder PDF. ... NEW! Promontory sign microscopic differential diagnosis ... Access the PDF Common hair trichoscopy structures Dermatopathologic external agents and artifacts Dermoscopic approach to melanocytic lesions of volar skin Dermoscopic structures and their correlations Dermoscopy buzzwords and phrases Dermpath buzzwords Direct

2026 AAD Innovation Academy: Media resources

The ... 2026 AAD Innovation Academy will be held July 16-19, 2026, at the New York Hilton Midtown in New York City. The meeting features a unique program packed with the latest breakthroughs in the diagnosis and medical, surgical, and cosmetic treatment of skin, hair, and nail conditions. ... While

Weighing in on glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists in dermatology

By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD April 17, 2024 Vol. 6, No. 16 Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists — your patients are on them, and perhaps you are too (or at least have thought about it). In 2023, more than 500 million people worldwide were afflicted with obesity and type

Dermatologists are more than skin experts

From the President ... Dr. Hruza served as Academy president from March 2019 to March 2020. ... By George Hruza, MD, MBA, February 1, 2020 It is no great secret that dermatology is a small specialty. However, what some people may not know is that dermatology’s reach in the medical

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 ... 2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 Access articles by clinical area ... Dermatologic surgery Dermatopathology Medical dermatology Pediatric dermatology Access articles by condition

Eyebrow-raising complications of microblading

By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD May 1, 2024 Vol. 6, No. 18 One of the most significant challenges of being a medical dermatologist is that patients assume you are well-versed in all aspects of dermatology, including cosmetic procedures. It is a reasonable expectation that dermatologists have at least a

Diabetes and your skin

Dermatologist explains how diabetes affects the skin and the importance of proper skin care ROSEMONT, Ill. (November 2, 2022) — Your skin is a window to your overall health, and what happens on your skin is often an indicator of what’s happening inside your body. Skin, hair, and nail conditions

Educating the public – Choose a derm

Choose A Dermatologist campaign increases public awareness of dermatology ... Every month, our public education social posts are seen by 1.75 million people on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook! Through the Choose A Dermatologist campaign, we empower you to communicate the value of choosing a dermatologist on your individual channels so

AAD launches Your Digital Health

There is a lot of noise in the health app world, but nothing can replace the expertise of a dermatologist. To help patients understand the landscape and sort online misinformation from reality, over the summer, the Academy launched ... Your Digital Health . This is a new public-facing web hub

JAAD Case Reports

JAAD Case Reports ... JAAD Case Reports  is an open access, online-only journal that focuses on short, single-point articles.  ... JAAD Case Reports  is dedicated to publishing case reports and addressing issues related to diseases of the skin, hair, and nails. ... Access JAAD Case Reports About ... JAAD Case

Digital media kit: AAD online advertising

Reach the dermatology community with impactful digital advertising on AAD.org ... AAD.org is a premier, award-winning resource that draws over 3.75 million unique visitors each month. Known for its exclusive, interactive features, the site goes beyond delivering news to offer practical tools and in-depth resources that cater to the needs

Promoting your practice on social and traditional media

Social media best practices Access the Academy's guidance on best practices for social media, how to handle negative reviews, and other social media issues for dermatologists. ... Dermatology issues in the news Stay up-to-date on hot topics with this quick reference tool, from issues around sunscreen, to skin cancer awareness,

Boards Fodder: Procedural dermatology

Select a title below to access the Boards Fodder PDF. ... NEW! A guide to actinic keratosis treatments ... Access the PDF NEW! Mohs micrographic surgery ... Access the PDF Alopecia areata treatment Antiseptics and sterilization methods Approach to longitudinal melanonychia Atopic dermatitis treatment Biopsy techniques Chemical peels Cosmeceuticals CPT

Acne clinical guideline

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

Eosinophilic pustular folliculitis: Six decades of progress

DermWorld Insights and Inquiries ... By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD, March 1, 2026 Vol. 8, No. 3 Eosinophilic pustular folliculitis (EPF) is a quizzical disorder. In 1965, Ise and Ofuji described the case of a 42-year-old woman who "repeatedly developed crops of small pustules on the face, the trunk,

Who do you turn to?

From the President ... Dr. Cronin served as Academy president from March 2023 to March 2024. ... By Terrence A. Cronin Jr., MD, FAAD, June 1, 2023 Dr. Cronin speaking at the Plenary at the 2023 Annual Meeting in New Orleans. ... When you need financial advice where do you

Educating the Public — FAAD

The AAD Fellow (FAAD) designation — a member benefit available exclusively for fellows of the AAD — assures your patients and the public that you are the leader in diagnosing and treating skin, hair, and nail conditions. If you’re one of our 2,900 members using the FAAD designation to promote

November 7

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / November 7, 2018 ... Fee Schedule: How will your practice fare in 2019? Adopt-a-Shade: Giving kids a safe place to play Academy releases guidelines for melanoma treatment Are you smarter than

Board of Directors

The Academy’s officers and board members lead the world’s largest dermatologic society, representing more than 20,000 physicians specializing in the diagnosis and medical, surgical, and cosmetic treatment of skin, hair, and nail conditions. ... Email the ... Board of Directors . ... Please note: The Academy cannot provide personalized medical

What is the AAD Fellow (FAAD) designation and why should I use it?

Asked and Answered ... December 1, 2020 In a health care environment where non-clinician physicians and others claim to be "skin experts," it is increasingly important to make sure dermatology patients and the public know the profound difference in the advanced training that dermatologists receive. Use the new AAD Fellow

Meet the correspondents

Social media is a core component of the Academy’s Your Dermatologist Knows strategy. Working with specially selected social media correspondents, we publish content across social media platforms that have an audience of millions. Our posts all share the message that a board-certified dermatologist is the go-to expert for skin, hair,

Clinical care

The Academy provides a wealth of clinical resources to help optimize patient care. ... DermWorld Insights & Inquiries DWI&I offers perspectives on current dermatologic literature that are meant to be used in the clinic. ... JAAD Access JAAD, which is designed to meet the clinical and continuing education needs of

Your Dermatologist Knows: Media wins

The media remains hungry for stories about skin health and to advance our ... Your Dermatologist Knows goals, the Academy works together with members of the Media Expert Team to pitch stories to traditional media and online outlets to ensure the message that board-certified dermatologists are the experts in skin,

Cosmetic crackdown

FDA to be granted greater authority over cosmetic regulations in 2024. ... Feature ... By Andrea Niermeier, Contributing Writer, October 1, 2023 Social media has opened the door for cosmetic brands to use new and innovative ways to connect with consumers. Instead of walking the aisles of their favorite store,

2022: Best of DermWorld Insights and Inquiries

December 29, 2022 We know how much you enjoy Dr. Heymann and the editorial board’s weekly analyses of dermatologic literature, so we’ve created a list of the top 10 most popular issues in 2022 — starting with the most popular issue of the year. ... 1. Coming full circle (almost)

Where can I find the AAD Fellow logo and how can I use it to promote my practice?

Asked and Answered ... May 1, 2024 In a health care environment where non-physician clinicians and others claim to be "skin experts," it is increasingly important to make sure dermatology patients and the public know the profound difference in the advanced training that dermatologists receive. Use the AAD Fellow (FAAD)

Myth busting

The Academy’s Your Dermatologist Knows campaign counters trending misinformation on skin, hair, and nail health. ... Feature ... By Matthew Walsh, Member Communications Specialist, October 1, 2024 It has been two years since the launch of ... Your Dermatologist Knows , a consumer positioning strategy the Academy developed in direct

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

Support Good Skin Knowledge

Misunderstanding about skin conditions common to children ages 8-13, such as acne, can lead to teasing and bullying. ... Good Skin Knowledge helps combat this by providing free resources to educators. These fun, easy-to-use lesson plans teach children important lessons about skin health and help build self-confidence about their skin.

Don't break the bank!

Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... How to do the math before adopting new technology ... How to do the math before adopting new technology ... By Victoria Houghton, assistant managing editor From iPads, to hair-removal devices, to patient portals, there’s no shortage of

Cosmetic treatments

Key messages ... The results you see after any cosmetic treatment depend largely on the skills and training of the person performing the treatment. That’s why the American Academy of Dermatology urges patients considering a cosmetic treatment to choose a board-certified dermatologist to get optimal results and consider their overall

Payer advocacy: Modifier 25

Skin, hair, and nail issues are often obvious to patients because they are visible, and patients typically present with multiple concerns due to their ability to see changes. Dermatologists frequently use  ... modifier 25  to bill for both an evaluation and management or E/M service and an unrelated procedure in

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

Public health programs

Public health programs ... Many dermatologists offer their time, expertise and financial resources to help enrich the lives of people throughout the world. Their efforts make a difference for children and adults with skin, hair and nail disorders, many of which are life-threatening and impact patients’ quality of life. ...

AAD’s Your Dermatologist Knows maintains strong traditional media presence

Traditional media relations, targeting print, broadcast, and online media, are a cornerstone of the AAD’s successful Your Dermatologist Knows consumer positioning strategy, and 2025 was an exceptional year for those efforts. The Academy secured more than 16,000 placements in high-profile outlets with a reach of 100,000 or more, reinforcing dermatologists’

The AAD’s robust public education strategy

Taking care of dermatologists so that they can take care of their patients...and their practices. ... From the President ... Dr. Taylor is the Academy’s former president. ... By Susan C. Taylor, MD, FAAD, May 1, 2025 Dear members, ... As you may know, the Academy’s public education efforts successfully

The AAD’s unwavering commitment to expanding access to care

From the President ... Dr. Taylor is the Academy’s former president. ... By Susan C. Taylor, MD, FAAD, August 1, 2025 Taking care of dermatologists so that they can take care of their patients...and their practices Dear members, ... As physicians, our foremost priority is helping patients. Many patients struggle

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

So, you want to be on the AAD board of directors?

From the President ... Dr. Kaufmann served as Academy president from March 2022 to March 2023. ... By Mark Kaufmann, MD, FAAD, July 1, 2022 I can certainly understand why (and relate). The AAD’s ... officers and Board members lead the world’s largest dermatologic society, representing more than 20,000 physicians

American Academy of Dermatology installs new officers, board members

BOSTON (March 25, 2022) — Immediately following the American Academy of Dermatology’s Annual Meeting, three new officers and four new board members will be installed to help lead the world’s largest dermatologic society and represent more than 20,500 physicians who specialize in the diagnosis and medical, surgical, and cosmetic treatment

Is there a genetic basis of CCCA and, if so what is it?

Clinical Applications ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, July 1, 2019 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, talks with Amy McMichael, MD, about her

AAD EpiDerm Awards 2021

From the President ... Dr. Tomecki served as Academy president from March 2021 to March 2022. ... By Kenneth Tomecki, MD, FAAD, January 1, 2022 "Lights, camera, action…" Now is that time for the Academy EpiDerm awards which recognize significant achievement in the specialty during the last year or two

Alopecia areata incognita in Cronkhite-Canada syndrome suggests an autoimmune etiology – and that’s the way it is.

By Warren R. Heymann, MD Sept. 14, 2017 Cronkhite–Canada syndrome. A, Onycholysis. B, Alopecia. ... Credit: ... JAAD I have always been intrigued by the mysterious nature of the Cronkhite-Canada syndrome (CCS) — although I have considered the disorder in my differential diagnosis, I have never seen a case. ...

Loss and legacy: A tribute to Robert F. Duffy, MD

By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD May 28, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 21 On Thursday, May 15, 2025, while seeing patients with my residents, I received a text from one of my partners requesting that I call her ASAP. I assumed it was an urgent practice-related problem, but I was

The ever-changing world of nevus sebaceus

By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Sept. 14, 2022 Vol. 4, No. 37 The aphorism in medical education that half of what you learn in medical school will prove to be wrong could use the nevus sebaceus (sebaceous) of Jadassohn as its poster child. ... First described by Jadassohn in

Your Dermatologist Knows secures traditional media wins

Thousands of stories feature dermatologists’ expertise. ... Since its launch in October 2022, the AAD’s Your Dermatologist Knows consumer positioning strategy has garnered major print, TV, and online media successes. As of Aug. 30, 2025, Your Dermatologist Knows-related efforts by the Academy have resulted in over ... 8,100 media placements

Start the presses!

Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... Experts offer advice on how to successfully manage media relations ... Experts offer advice on how to successfully manage media relations ... By Victoria Houghton, assistant managing editor When Anne Chapas, MD, arrived in New York City and

Wow!

From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, April 1, 2025 Attendance at the 2025 Annual Meeting in Orlando last month broke our all-time record with over 20,000 attendees! I hope you were one of the many who enjoyed

October 12, 2022

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Oct. 12, 2022 ... Type 2 diabetes and CCCA severity DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Fixing the concept of the neutrophilic fixed drug eruption What’s the risk of IBD in patients

Attending the masquerade ball with CTCL and alopecia areata

By Warren R. Heymann, MD Feb. 1, 2017 It comes as no surprise to dermatologists that cutaneous T cell lymphoma (CTCL) is associated with alopecia, especially in patients with follicular mucinosis (alopecia mucinosa), but how often does CTCL masquerade as alopecia areata? ... Amin et al reported a 33-year-old female

September 8, 2021

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Sept. 8, 2021 ... A review of spironolactone for androgenetic alopecia DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Alarming but benign – The enigma of acute hemorrhagic edema of infancy What are the

What’s new at Annual Meeting? What can I expect from Annual Meeting 2024?

Asked and Answered ... January 1, 2024 This year’s Annual Meeting is headed to San Diego! Get ready to expand your expertise through hundreds of expert-led sessions and form lasting connections with your peers. ... You’ll always experience the gold-standard of education during an AAD meeting, and this year attendees

February 4, 2026

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Feb. 4, 2026 ... Safety of oral minoxidil in pediatric patients DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Deeper thoughts about acne keloidalis nuchae Perioperative strategies for advanced melanoma, nonmelanoma skin cancers Characteristics

Laboratory testing for syphilitic alopecia: Time to renew old habits?

By Warren R. Heymann, MD June 4, 2018 I’m not sure how this happened. I used to check several laboratory studies in patients presenting with alopecia, including a rapid plasma reagin (RPR) for syphilis (in addition to a CBC, TSH, iron binding studies, ANA and vitamin D; testosterone and DHEAS

December 3, 2025

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Dec. 3, 2025 ... GLP-1s and telogen effluvium DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Pityriasis rosea and pityriasis rosea-like eruptions — A Christmas tale Combination oral minoxidil and baricitinib for alopecia areata

April 30, 2025

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 30, 2025 Efficacy of spironolactone in treating patients with acne DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : A tale of two disorders of hypopigmentation — The potential role of Cutibacterium acnes dysbiosis

Skin conditions by the numbers

Acne ... Acne is the most common skin condition in the United States, affecting up to 50 million Americans annually. (1) ... There are different types of acne (blackheads, whiteheads, pimples, acne cysts or nodules), so a one-size-fits-all approach is not the best way to achieve clearer skin. (2) A

September 15, 2021

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Sept. 15, 2021 ... Worsening psoriasis after COVID-19 vaccination DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Is ivermectin an old drug with new tricks? Frontal fibrosing alopecia and facial care products Biden administration

May 7, 2025

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 7, 2025 ... Low-dose oral minoxidil vs. combination therapy with dutasteride or finasteride DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Getting a head up on cutaneous scalp malignancies Academy mourns the passing

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 ... 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 ...

February 18, 2026

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Feb. 18, 2026 ... Oral finasteride and sexual adverse events DermWorld What’s Hot: Distinguishing persistent nevi from melanoma on histopathology Derm Coding Consult : Coding for surface radiation therapy in dermatology

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

Social media skin care trends: Dermatologists reveal the facts

Board-certified dermatologists provide tips for healthy skin ROSEMONT, Ill. (Oct. 29, 2024) — With the growing popularity of beauty influencers and viral skin care routines, social media is playing an integral role in shaping how people care for their skin. Popular trends like the glass-skin look, the Russian manicure, and

Your Dermatologist Knows media wins 2024

A key part of Your Dermatologist Knows is pitching stories to media outlets in hopes they’ll run news stories sharing information about the wide breadth of knowledge dermatologists have to their readership. We consider every new story published as a result of our pitches as a win, regardless of whether

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

January 19, 2022

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Jan. 19, 2022 ... Finasteride: Topical vs. oral for male androgenetic alopecia DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Probing pityriasis rosea in pregnancy Derm Coding Consult : Dermatology benign, premalignant, and malignant

December 4, 2024

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / December 4, 2024 ... What’s the best treatment for squamous cell carcinoma in situ? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Darier disease is rough clinically and therapeutically. MEK inhibition may offer a

Juvenile lichen sclerosus: A loss of innocence

By Warren R. Heymann, MD August 19, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 33 Juvenile lichen sclerosus (LS) is a difficult disorder — symptomatically, emotionally, diagnostically, and therapeutically. During my residency it was "common knowledge" that juvenile LS would abate by adolescence. I am always curious how such perceptions become dogma, only

This month's news from across the specialty

What's hot ... July 1, 2020 In this monthly column, members of  ... Dermatology World 's Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty.   ... MALLORY ABATE, MD What are COVID toes? Lindy Fox, MD, professor of dermatology at UCSF, weighed in with her expert opinion on

May

Issue ... May January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... The medium is the message What’s hot ... This month’s news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ... New CDC treatment guidelines for sexually

February 19, 2025

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / February 19, 2025 ... Red and green LED light therapy in individuals with androgenetic alopecia DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Treatments for renal IgA vasculitis are beginning to flow Safety of

I remember the first melanoma I ever saw

From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, September 1, 2021 I was a second-year dermatology resident, having somehow made it through my entire first year without ever seeing one. It was such a unique and rather awe-inspiring experience

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

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

April 2, 2025

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 2, 2025 ... Oral vs. topical minoxidil in patients with androgenetic alopecia DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Becoming ‘sensitized’ to the clinical utility of the term "urticarial dermatitis" (a subtype

Your Dermatologist Knows continues strong social media performance

The social media element of the Your Dermatologist Knows strategy continued its success in the summer of 2024. ... The Academy’s social media team works with the ... social media correspondents and several social media ambassadors to generate and distribute paid and organic content on the AAD’s ... Instagram ,

The role of GLP-1s in dermatology

Dermatologists discuss how the use of GLP-1s has offered potential new avenues for patients with chronic inflammatory skin diseases. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, January 1, 2026 Over the past five years, the approvals of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1s), particularly semaglutide and tirzepatide, have sparked

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

AAD Statement on USPSTF Recommendation on Skin Cancer Screening

Statement from Terrence Cronin Jr., MD, FAAD, President, American Academy of Dermatology ROSEMONT, Ill. (April 18, 2023) — "In its Recommendation Statement on Screening for Skin Cancer, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force — a group that provides guidance for primary care physicians — has determined that there is not

August 27, 2025

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Aug. 27, 2025 ... A tool to assess patients at high-risk for cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Chanarin-Dorfman syndrome — Shifting out of neutral Carbon dioxide laser

October 29, 2025

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Oct. 29, 2025 ... Does nicotinamide supplementation prevent skin cancer? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : The 2025 Allergen of the Year is to dye for GLP-1 receptor agonists and isotretinoin Adalimumab

Hidden in plain sight: Satoyoshi syndrome

By Warren R. Heymann, MD Feb. 19, 2018 I was inspired by the conclusion of a report detailing an 11 year-old boy from India diagnosed Satoyoshi syndrome: "We present this case to emphasize the importance of recognizing Satoyoshi syndrome, which could go unnoticed if not suspected." (1) ... I have

April 9, 2025

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 9, 2025 ... Finasteride: Risk of depression and suicide? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Till death do us part — Love, marriage, and cutaneous oncology Adding oral minoxidil to standard

Xylazine (“Tranq”): The potential for loss of life and limb

By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Dec. 7, 2022 Vol. 4, No. 48 The U.S. overdose crisis continues its exponential growth, although the landscape of responsible substances has changed over the past two decades — cocaine (2000-2006) to prescription opioids (2007-2013), heroin (2014-2015), and illicitly-manufactured fentanyl (2016-present). (1) ... Xylazine

A new spin

Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... Examining the theory behind the use of platelet rich plasma for dermatologic procedures ... Examining the theory behind the use of platelet rich plasma for dermatologic procedures ... By Victoria Houghton, assistant managing editor Professional football players, world-renowned

AAD builds strong relationships with dermatologist social media influencers

Part of the Your Dermatologist Knows strategy involves collaborating with social media influencers to help spread the Academy’s message beyond the reaches of AAD social media accounts. The Academy engaged in a series of influencer engagement activities in 2023 to help build and maintain those important relationships. ... At the

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February 14, 2024

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Feb. 14, 2024 ... Topical tofacitinib for lichen planopilaris, frontal fibrosing alopecia DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Caveat mTOR revisited — Neurofibromatosis Risk factors for development of tinea pedis, onychomycosis Mpox

March 15, 2023

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 8, 2023 ... Topical cetirizine with minoxidil vs. minoxidil in androgenetic alopecia DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : A checkup on immune checkpoint inhibitor-induced subacute cutaneous lupus DermWorld Young Physician Focus

This month’s news from across the specialty

What’s hot ... April 1, 2025 In this monthly column, members of the  ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty.   ... Craig Burkhart, MD, MPH, MSBS, FAAD Kaiser Family Foundation Health News reported on the very large and growing advertising spending by direct-to-consumer health

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

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

Measuring member satisfaction

Facts at your fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, September 1, 2021 In 2019, Academy leadership unveiled a new strategic plan to ensure all the work undertaken by the AAD/A on behalf of its members, their patients, and the public are guided by a clear vision, core values, and

June 4, 2025

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 4, 2025 ... Are nail products safe? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : High-dose vitamin D may be a ray of sunshine for treating sunburn Fatty acid supplements and atopic dermatitis?

April 22, 2026

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 22, 2026 ... Spironolactone and oral minoxidil in women with alopecia DermWorld What’s Hot: Nicotinamide and nonmelanoma skin cancer Infliximab dosing intervals for hidradenitis suppurativa Weekly vs. daily bathing for

Dermatologist workforce mobility

Facts at your Fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, April 1, 2025 How often do dermatologists separate from their practices? A recent ... JAMA Dermatology study sought to answer this question and identify characteristics associated with practice separation (doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2021.5862). The cross-sectional study collected data from archived versions of the

Caring for transgender patients

Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... Experts discuss cultural and medical competencies of providing care for transgender patients ... Experts discuss cultural and medical competencies of providing care for transgender patients ... By Victoria Houghton, assistant managing editor Cyndi Yag-Howard, MD, vividly remembers the

June 18, 2025

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 18, 2025 ... Incidence of keratinocyte carcinoma with use of acitretin DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Beef tallow for eczema — Grade A prime or just another bum steer? Academy mourns

Photobiomodulation: Seeing the light

DermWorld highlights the most popular (and effective) applications of red-light therapies, and how to advise patients about the proliferation of products for at-home use. ... Feature ... By Heidi Splete, Contributing Writer, December 1, 2025 Photobiomodulation (PBM) — including low-level laser therapy, low-light therapy, or red-light therapy — involves the

Where can I find information on the reporting requirements for MIPS 2021?

Asked and Answered ... September 1, 2021 Visit the AADA Practice Management Center for a ... step-by-step guide on reporting for the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) Program in 2021. This five-step guide can help you learn how to avoid the 9% penalty or earn an incentive in 2023 when

How do I claim CME credit from the AAD Annual Meeting?

Asked and Answered ... April 1, 2025 Use the American Academy of Dermatology’s (AAD) online Continuing Professional Development Transcript (CPD) Program to document your CME and CCP activities to send to a licensing body. This service is a member benefit at no additional fee.* ... With the CPD Transcript Program

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

The real jigsaw puzzle of the Brooke-Spiegler Syndrome: Translating the molecular biology to therapy

By Warren R. Heymann, MD Oct. 22, 2018 Residents jump for joy when they see the characteristic "jigsaw puzzle" appearance of cylindromas under the microscope. Histopathology, however, takes us only so far. The future lies in elucidating the molecular pathways of these tumors that lead to therapy. Who could have

It’s October already

From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, October 1, 2022 It’s that month that starts the time warp into the new year. Somehow, the three months ending each year seem to be compressed into a much shorter amount

Children are not just little adults

From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, February 1, 2023 This teaching point was drilled into me many years ago during my medical school pediatric rotation. Caring for children with skin diseases over the years allowed me to

August 3, 2022

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Aug. 3, 2022 ... Dutasteride microinjections with oral minoxidil vs. oral minoxidil for androgenetic alopecia DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Infantile digital fibromatosis – Inclusions and exclusions CMS outlines payment changes

March 5, 2025

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 5, 2025 ... Is there a link between oral minoxidil and pericardial effusion? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Giving a NOD2 to Yao syndrome Higher cumulative dose of isotretinoin tied

June 3, 2026

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 3, 2026 ... Risk of cardiovascular events with 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors in androgenetic alopecia DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : A potential roadMAP for treating malignant atrophic papulosis Yellow nail syndrome: Diagnosis

August 20, 2025

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Aug. 20, 2025 ... Oral vs. topical finasteride: Sexual, neuropsychiatric AEs DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Sweating over sweat gland carcinomas: Part 2 — Eccrine mucin-producing sweat gland carcinoma Are topical

Moving the needle: Biosimilar substitution

Moving the needle ... By Victoria Houghton, managing editor, September 1, 2021 DermWorld ... breaks down the latest highlights of AADA advocacy activities at the federal and state legislative and regulatory level. Over the last decade, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved several dozen biosimilar products, with

So many questions. So little time.

Experts offer best practices on efficiently addressing patients’ questions about sunscreen. ... Feature ... By Andrea Niermeier, April 1, 2023 Aisles of products, numerous social media top 10 lists, and abundant information on the internet: Consumers can be quickly overwhelmed with sunscreen questions related to types, usage, and safety —

Five unsafe skin care trends to avoid

Advice from board-certified dermatologists to keep your skin healthy ROSEMONT, Ill. (Nov. 1, 2023) — Social media platforms are rife with skin care advice from a variety of sources, which can make it difficult to know how to approach the recommendations you find online. In recognition of National Healthy Skin

Educating the public – AAD online

Two years strong, AAD.org/public remains a prime, credible source for the public ... Two years after relaunching AAD.org/public, we have seen trends in content popularity and adapted our content strategy to meet the needs of the public, particularly during the ... COVID-19 pandemic . ... Resources and public content on

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

March 18, 2026

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 18, 2026 ... Oral hyaluronic acid supplement: Does it improve skin aging? DermWorld What’s Hot: Insurance denial of ‘cosmetic’ conditions Is topical urea beneficial for onychomycosis? Does the application of

Mental health cases in pediatric dermatology

Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... Experts discuss the cutaneous manifestations of Munchausen by proxy, child abuse, and eating disorders ... Experts discuss the cutaneous manifestations of Munchausen by proxy, child abuse, and eating disorders ... By Barbara Boughton, contributing writer While most dermatologists

September 10, 2025

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Sept. 10, 2025 ... Most effective monotherapy for androgenetic alopecia DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Twenty-first century pellagra Is there an association between JAKis and malignancy risk in alopecia areata? PRP

This month’s news from across the specialty

What’s hot ... November 1, 2025 In this monthly column, members of the  DermWorld ... Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty.   Bryan Carroll, MD, PhD, FAAD I don’t see an important word — ‘teledermatology’ — in the title of a recent publication about 3D total-body

Your Dermatologist Knows media wins 2024

A key part of Your Dermatologist Knows is pitching stories to media outlets in hopes they’ll run news stories sharing information about the wide breadth of knowledge dermatologists have to their readership. We consider every new story published as a result of our pitches as a win, regardless of whether

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 7, 2024

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Aug. 7, 2024 ... Is oral minoxidil safe for pediatric patients? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Rounds on pityriasis rotunda Contact allergens in ‘clean’ children’s products Is cumulative methotrexate associated with

November 4, 2020

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / November 4, 2020 ... FDA approves OTC head lice lotion DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Striving to alleviate the physical and emotional scars of central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia The future of

October 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

Impact Report — Vol 4, Issue 3

At the Academy, our number one priority is to support our members. To do that, we are consistently evaluating our initiatives and programs to ensure you are getting the most from your membership. See how we support you through advocacy, read about our success in positioning your expertise with the

June 5, 2024

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 5, 2024 ... Oral minoxidil vs. topical minoxidil for male androgenetic alopecia DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Nailing the diagnosis of the BAP1 tumor predisposition syndrome Clotrimazole-betamethasone dipropionate for nonfungal

August 21, 2024

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / August 21, 2024 ... Botulinum toxin in males with androgenetic alopecia DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : AESOP — The ants and the grasshopper FDA approves nemolizumab for prurigo nodularis 2025 Medicare

The Year in Review — aka ‘That was the Year That Was’

From the President ... Dr. Tomecki served as Academy president from March 2021 to March 2022. ... By Kenneth Tomecki, MD, FAAD, February 1, 2022 2021…The first year of the third decade of the 21st century has ended. In retrospect, it was a year in limbo for many of us,

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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

Not the usual suspects

Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... Drugs you never thought you’d use in dermatology ... Drugs you never thought you’d use in dermatology ... By Jan Bowers, contributing writer   ... Young dermatologists quickly become familiar with mainstays of treatment such as antibiotics,

Netherton syndrome: From apex to nether

By Warren R. Heymann, MD March 31, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 13 If you are a dermatologist preparing for your board exam, I’ll wager that you can rattle off the classical features of Netherton syndrome (NS, aka Comel-Netherton syndrome) in a heartbeat. The more important question — would you recognize

February 5, 2025

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / February 5, 2025 ... PRP, microneedling, and topical minoxidil for refractory severe androgenetic alopecia DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Clinical and therapeutic judgment regarding confluent and reticulated papillomatosis of Gougerot and

This month's news from across the specialty

What's hot ... January 1, 2020 In this monthly column, members of  ... Dermatology World 's Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty.   ... MALLORY ABATE, MD Is frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA) really caused by sunscreen? A new ... JAAD article reviews the evidence. The rising

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

April 24, 2024

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 24, 2024 ... False negatives: How biotin can interfere with lab tests DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans recurrence — Size matters Risk of paradoxical eczema in patients receiving

November 5, 2025

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Nov. 5, 2025 ... An OTC finasteride alternative? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Diagnosing the primary cutaneous SMARCA4 deficient cutaneous tumor — You don’t know what you got ‘til it’s gone

Skin reactions to COVID-19 and its vaccines

Board-certified dermatologist provides the latest information on how COVID and its vaccines affect people’s skin BOSTON, MA (March 25, 2022) —When the pandemic began, everything about COVID-19 was new and unknown, including the correlation between COVID and the skin. Thanks to a comprehensive COVID-19 dermatology registry, dermatologists now have gathered

October 22, 2025

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Oct. 22, 2025 ... Do dutasteride and finasteride increase mood disorder risk in men with androgenetic alopecia? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : A potentially effective itsy-bitsy therapy for spider angiomas —

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

April 17, 2024

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 17, 2024 ... Does low-dose oral minoxidil improve short anagen syndrome? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Weighing in on glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists in dermatology CDC investigates counterfeit botox: AAD

Transitions and resolutions

From the Editor ... Dr. Heymann is the physician editor of ... DermWorld . ... By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD, January 1, 2026 New Year’s Day is a time of transition, allowing us to reflect on the past and look forward to a brighter future. ... I am honored

Embrace your appearance!

Medical student Casey Paul Schukow helps teach local summer camp kids how to appreciate their skin. Casey's story ... Casey Schukow is currently a fourth-year medical student at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (MSUCOM). ... "I learned about the dermis today," one of the campers stated after a

Incysting on understanding pilar cysts

By Warren R. Heymann, MD July 15, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 28 Chances are you will see patients with at least one pilar cyst today. You will reassure them of their benignity, stating that the risk of their becoming cancerous is infinitesimal, and perhaps you will excise some lesions. Inquisitive

August 28, 2024

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / August 28, 2024 ... Is the oral contraceptive pill associated with frontal fibrosing alopecia? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Advances in therapy for the Cronkhite-Canada syndrome have increased survival — And

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

An uphill battle

Pediatric dermatologists share struggles and successes obtaining treatments for their patients ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, December 1, 2021 In a perfect world, a dermatologist would diagnose their patient’s condition and prescribe a therapy, and the patient would receive treatment. Unfortunately, in reality, dermatologists diagnose a

Stevens-Johnson Syndrome-Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis: The aftermath

By Warren Heymann, MD May 26, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 21 The American Academy of Dermatology’s SkinSerious ... ® ... campaign highlights how dermatologists treat serious diseases. Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) top the list. (1) Justifiably, all attention focuses on the immediate issues in an attempt

May 12, 2021

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 12, 2021 ... Telogen effluvium diagnosis during the COVID-19 pandemic DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : For patients with erythropoietic protoporphyria the tide has come in Derm Coding Consult : How

March 30, 2022

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 30, 2022 ... The rankings are in: Minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride for male androgenetic alopecia DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Bowel-associated dermatosis-arthritis syndrome (BADAS) — The story behind the acronym

February 21, 2024

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Feb. 14, 2024 ... Treating keloids, hypertrophic scars with dupilumab DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Alaskapox — The beat goes on Cosmetic dermatologic procedures performed by physicians vs. non-physicians FDA approves

May 6, 2026

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 6, 2026 ... Nutritional, light-based, and lifestyle interventions for androgenetic alopecia DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Granular C3 dermatosis in granular detail Risk of infection with JAK inhibitors Oral vs.

This month’s news from across the specialty

What’s hot ... August 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 You have likely noticed an increase in online reviews of yourself and your practice over the last

Hemochromatosis: Beyond 50 shades of gray

By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD March 6, 2024 Vol. 6, No. 10 As a medical student, I was enamored by the term "bronze diabetes" as a depiction of hemochromatosis; ever since I have been magnetically attracted to the disease. Hereditary (primary) hemochromatosis is a common autosomal-recessive disorder, with a

June 25, 2025

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 25, 2025 ... Safety of low-dose oral minoxidil in older patients DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Metastatic uveal melanoma — Tebentafusp unobfuscated New focused atopic dermatitis guidelines update available FDA

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

Impact Report — Vol 3, Issue 1

We are building a brighter tomorrow, today. Our bright tomorrow is forged and reinforced by the work we do all year to make the Academy strong. The efforts and successes involve AAD staff, working alongside leadership and, importantly, members like you. It’s a powerful collaboration. ... In this edition of

May 11, 2022

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 11, 2022 ... Sexual dysfunction associated with finasteride use in men with androgenetic alopecia DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Lagging ahead — LAG-3 checkpoint inhibition for advanced melanoma FDA grants

March 27, 2024

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 27, 2024 ... Spironolactone: Risk of breast, gynecologic malignancies? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Always another worry for patients with hidradenitis suppurativa — Amyloid A amyloidosis FDA approves spesolimab for

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

Erosion of administrative support in dermatology

What has caused it, and what resources can help? ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, November 1, 2023 A successful dermatology office is characterized not only by quality patient care, but also efficient administrative practices. However, current data indicate that the administrative burden placed on physicians and their

July 13, 2022

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 13, 2022 ... Androgenic skin conditions and hormonal IUDs DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : COVID-19 can nail you in so many ways What does Europe’s tattoo ingredient ban mean for

March 25, 2026

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 25, 2026 ... Finasteride and dutasteride: Depression, suicidal ideation DermWorld What’s Hot: Need for expanded patch testing FDA approves icotrokinra for plaque psoriasis Cutaneous malignancy after biologic therapy Adverse events

All politics is local

From the President ... Dr. Tomecki served as Academy president from March 2021 to March 2022. ... By Kenneth Tomecki, MD, FAAD, September 1, 2021 "All politics is local" is a storied term often linked to former House Speaker Tip O’Neill, implying a need for local skills to win elections,

Taking care of dermatologists so that they can take care of their patients

From the President ... Dr. Taylor is the Academy’s former president. ... By Susan C. Taylor, MD, FAAD, April 1, 2025 Dear members, ... It was great seeing so many of you in person at the Annual Meeting as I began my term as president. For those of you I

Advocacy Update May 5, 2026

IN THIS ISSUE / May 5, 2026 Advocacy win: United Healthcare delays referral program penalties Dr. Gross attends political event on behalf of SkinPAC New Medicare physician payment reform legislative efforts AADA presents at FDA nonprescription drugs access public meeting Payer Advocacy Advocacy win: United Healthcare delays referral program penalties

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

November 11, 2020

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / November 11, 2020 ... How effective are steroid-sparing agents in treating chronic alopecia areata? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Raising a toast to advances in treating alcohol-induced flushing Derm Coding Consult

This month’s news from across the specialty

What’s hot ... September 1, 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

PRIDE without prejudice

By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD July 30, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 30 As the years march on, I am bemused by having witnessed once-novel findings become mainstream affairs. I recall my excitement describing the development of paronychia in a 76-year-old woman with metastatic colon carcinoma who was participating in

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

March 10, 2021

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 10, 2021 ... Periungual warts: Is intralesional antigen immunotherapy effective? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries: A shot in the dark How does baricitinib fare in alopecia areata? Do calcineurin inhibitors, phototherapy

March 10, 2021

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 10, 2021 ... Periungual warts: Is intralesional antigen immunotherapy effective? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries: A shot in the dark How does baricitinib fare in alopecia areata? Do calcineurin inhibitors, phototherapy

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

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

Here comes summer (and sunscreen conversations)!

By Warren R. Heymann, MD April 29, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 17 As the summer solstice approaches, days will lengthen, as will patient-related conversations regarding sunscreen use. In this anxiety-ridden age, with all the information overload, patients’ questions have expanded beyond what sunscreen we recommend. Concerns for safety — both

Your Dermatologist Knows

One year since launch, where do things stand with the AAD’s new consumer positioning strategy? ... Feature ... By Matthew Walsh, Member Communications Specialist, November 1, 2023 With social media’s ever-growing prevalence in day-to-day life, an all-too-common occurrence is a patient learning some new "trick" from a viral video and

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 7, 2023

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 7, 2023 ... Treatments for pseudofolliculitis barbae DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Taking it on the shin – part two Efficacy of abrocitinib for the treatment of lichen sclerosus? Scientists

Dermatomyositis takes your breath away!

By Warren R. Heymann, MD Feb. 22, 2017 Anti-MDA5–associated DM. Eroded violaceous papules and plaques covered by scale and crust over the palmar joint creases and digital tips. ... Credit: ... JAAD The dermatopulmonary syndrome (DPS) is a newly recognized subset of dermatomyositis (DM) associated with anti-MDA5 (melanoma differentiation-associated gene

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

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

Out of bounds

How to protect against the unauthorized practice of dermatology and false advertising by non-physicians. ... Feature ... By Ben Tesdahl, JD, LLM, and Jason Qu, JD, Contributing Writers, April 1, 2025 Dermatologists face increasing competition from non-physicians offering various types of skin care services. Provided that such services do not

Directions in Residency archive

Download PDF versions of each issue ... Spring (PDF) ... Feature: Financial planning in residency: Frequently asked questions — Part 2 by David B. Mandell, JD, MBA ... Race for the Case: Spring 2026 by Marita Yaghi, MD, Uros Rakita, MD, and Stanley Skopit, DO, MSE, FAOCD, FAAD ... Boards

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

A new chapter in vitiligo management

Recent advances in vitiligo treatment and research open doors for physicians and patients. ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, March 1, 2024 Since the Bronze Age, humans have recorded cases of vitiligo — and attempted to cure it. ... "3,400 years ago, ancient Indian texts called the ...

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

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

This month’s news from across the specialty

What’s hot ... August 1, 2023 In this monthly column, members of the  ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty.   ... Craig Burkhart, MD, MS, MPH, FAAD SARMs is a growing and dangerous social media trend. ... The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Write in a skin, hair, or nail condition that you treat and take a photo with the sign.

Speaking the same language

Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... How cultural competency can improve communication — and care outcomes ... How cultural competency can improve communication — and care outcomes ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor Sometimes a seemingly innocent gesture can have unintended consequences. In 2012,

June 28, 2023

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE/ June 28, 2023 ... A beneficial botanical extract for actinic keratosis? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Dermatologic ergonomics — Straighten up and fly right FDA approves alopecia areata treatment in adults and

A nail-biting commentary

By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Feb. 15, 2023 Vol. 5, No. 7 Reading advice columns has been a lifelong habit, having been enamored as a youth by the practical wisdom offered by "Dear Abby" (Pauline Esther Friedman Phillips) and her twin sister "Ann Landers" (Esther Pauline Friedman Lederer). Another

Firefighter Skin Cancer Checks

The AAD’s Firefighter Skin Cancer Checks Program gives dermatologists a chance to help the heroes who keep our communities safe by providing skin checks to firefighters at elevated occupational risk. To reach firefighters, the AAD has partnered with the ... Firefighter Cancer Support Network (FCSN) , but we still need

Sunscreen highlights

DermWorld offers updates on efficacy, regulations, and controversies. ... Feature ... By Megan Bennett, Staff Writer, March 1, 2026 As skin cancer diagnoses steadily rise in the U.S., the need for regularly applied, adequately protective sunscreen (along with other sun-safe practices) is more important than ever. ... Data on Americans’

November 18, 2020

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / November 18, 2020 ... Hydrogen peroxide and the common wart: Phase 2 results are in DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Granulomatous slack skin — More than one type of mimicry FDA

June 3, 2020

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 3, 2020 ... COVID-19 and androgenetic alopecia: Is there a link? DW Insights and Inquiries : Clear cell papulosis — Clearly distinctive, clearly underrecognized Register for the Academy’s virtual meeting

What's new in dermatology?

Experts break down diagnoses you didn't know about 10 years ago ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, March 1, 2022 The history of medical diagnosis traces back to ancient Egypt, where the first recorded examples can be found in the writings of Imhotep dating 2630–2611 BC. In the

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

Diagnosing the primary cutaneous SMARCA4-deficient cutaneous tumor: You don’t know what you got ‘til it’s gone

By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Nov. 5, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 44 Understandably, dermatologists are often surprised to receive a histopathologic diagnosis of Merkel cell carcinoma, given the relatively nondescript clinical features that suggest a basal cell carcinoma or inflamed cyst. The purpose of this commentary is to introduce

The pressure to prevent pressure ulcers

By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Aug. 24, 2022 Vol. 4, No. 34 Pressure ulcers (PUs, aka decubitus ulcers, pressure sores, bed sores) are due to prolonged pressure, characteristically over bony prominences such as the sacrum, occiput, ischial tuberosities, greater trochanters, heels, and lateral malleoli. (1,2) Interestingly, in the COVID-19

August 13, 2025

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Aug. 13, 2025 ... Effects of GLP-1RA on inflammatory skin diseases DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Sweating over sweat gland carcinomas: Part 1 — Squamoid eccrine ductal carcinoma Beta-HPV virus can

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

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

This month's news from across the specialty

What's hot ... July 1, 2021 In this monthly column, members of the  ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty.   ... Mallory Abate, MD The FDA has approved the first treatment for progeria (Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome). As we all know, progeria is a rare

Learning to be bold

Twelve-year-old Silas DeHaven, from DeWitt, Iowa, enjoyed his fourth year at Camp Discovery. Silas's story ... Since he was 8 years old, Silas has enjoyed attending Camp Discovery every year. ... My name is Silas, and I like going to Camp Discovery. It’s nice to see other kids like me,

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

Research rebound

Steady funding fuels dermatologic research after pandemic paralysis. ... Feature ... By Jan Bowers, Contributing Writer, December 1, 2022 With the exception of the lifesaving mRNA vaccines developed at remarkable speed, many non-COVID-related research projects ground to a halt as the pandemic seized the nation. "Our laboratories shut down for

Merged practice

Best for: Dermatologists looking to expand geographic reach, diversify services, and increase access to capital by combining practices. ... Quick summary: Merge your practice with another to achieve economies of scale, expand your service offerings, and access greater financial resources. Ideal for those ready to grow or transition while managing

What is the impact of shaving waivers on promotions for Black/African American U.S. airmen?

Clinical Applications ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, October 1, 2022 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, talks with Lt. Col. Simon

Behind the lens

DermWorld takes a look at training and research gaps that impact skin of color patients ... Feature ... By Stacia Johnston, member communications specialist, January 1, 2021 From pavements-turned-murals to White Coats for Black Lives — a bold declaration by physicians to dismantle racism in medicine — the Black Lives

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

April 1, 2026

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 1, 2026 ... Aesthetic treatment considerations for perimenopausal, menopausal patients DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Cocaine-associated plasma cell orificial mucositis — Anything goes Effects of PRP, minoxidil in patients with

From "slugging" to snail mucin

Dermatologists discuss popular social media trends impacting the skin. ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, October 1, 2023 Social media and the skin have a long history together. For over 15 years, social media has been an ever-growing presence in nearly all facets of life: politics, commerce —

What are treatment recommendations for managing CCCA?

Clinical Applications ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, August 1, 2024 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, DermWorld ... Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, talks with Susan

“Black dot” alopecia areata

By Warren R. Heymann, MD April 16, 2016 This week I had a 35 year old man present with a one month history of a round patch of alopecia. He was told by his PMD that he had tinea and was started on oral terbinafine (which he had been on

Trichobacteriosis: A salute to the Shelleys

By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Sept. 3, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 35 Indelible memories form in youth. I couldn’t wait to get my New York driver’s license — within a year of that milestone the 1973 oil embargo hit, and most drives were limited to the gas station to

This month’s news from across the specialty

What’s hot ... October 1, 2024 In this monthly column, members of the  ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty.   ... Mallory Abate, MD, FAAD How highly hereditable is melanoma? Prior studies have estimated that genetic predisposition is rare, with as few as 2.5%

See how well it works

You’re the experts. We’re proving it to the public. ... Since its launch in October of 2022, the Academy’s Your Dermatologist Knows consumer positioning strategy has successfully moved the needle regarding public perception of dermatologists, especially when compared to non-physician clinicians. A survey conducted in the summer of 2024 reflects

Interfering with interferon Gamma: The mechanisms behind acquired resistance to PD-1 inhibitors for melanoma

By Warren R. Heymann, MD Sept. 4, 2016 Astounding major advances in targeted therapies for melanoma, most notably by PD-1 blockade, have given hope and life to patients with metastatic melanoma. Approximately 30 % of advanced melanoma patients experience tumor responses from checkpoint blockade monotherapy, with better clinical responses seen

In the Know

The AMA and UHC Collaborate to Develop Social Determinant Diagnosis Codes ... Did you know that United Healthcare (UHC) and the American Medical Association (AMA) are proposing to develop 23 new ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes that address social barriers to care? ... Developed by UHC and endorsed by the AMA, they

What's hot?

What's hot ... March 27, 2018 In this monthly column, members of ... Dermatology World 's Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Edward W. Cowen, MD, MHSc ... Alopecia areata is frustrating to patients, parents, and practitioners, all of whom may be left with unsatisfactory

Don’t let negative patient reviews bring down your practice

Answers in Practice ... By Olivia Barry, Manager, Practice Management, October 1, 2022 Each month, DermWorld ... tackles issues "in practice" for dermatologists. This month, practice management staff offer tips for managing online patient reviews. Online reviews can be one of the most influential factors when prospective patients choose a

10 tips for surviving payer audits

Derm Coding Consult ... By Tiffany E. McFarland, RHIT, Analyst, Coding & Reimbursement, April 1, 2025 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld ... Coding Consult. Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . In the complex world of health care, payer audits are an inevitable reality

How to treat acne

Board-certified dermatologist offers skin care advice to help you get the best results from your acne treatment ROSEMONT, Ill. (November 17, 2022) — Acne is the most common skin condition in the United States, affecting up to 50 million Americans annually. As your body’s largest organ, it’s important to take

This month’s news from across the specialty

What’s hot ... June 1, 2025 In this monthly column, members of the  ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty.   ... Bryan Carroll, MD, PhD, FAAD The balancing of the efficacy against the toxicities of immunotherapy for melanoma remains a vigorous point of debate

An association of rosacea with risk of glioma? More research please!

By Warren R. Heymann, MD May 9, 2016 Egeberg A, et al. Association of rosacea with risk for glioma in a Danish nationwide cohort study. JAMA Dermatology 2016; 152: 541-545. ... A nationwide cohort study of the Danish population of all citizens older than 18 over a 14-year period (1997-2011),

HIT resources for paper-based practices

The Academy offers many resources that can help paper-based practices reduce their administrative burdens. ... Prior authorization Useful apps Teledermatology Patient portals MIPS If you are part of a paper-based practice that has not adopted an EHR, the time may be coming to adopt one. CMS has made it difficult

Practicing with a purpose

Answers in Practice ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, September 1, 2021 DermWorld ... talks to Vinh Chung, MD, FAAD, from Vanguard Skin Specialists in Colorado Springs, Colorado, about the value of promoting meaning and purpose at work. DermWorld: Tell us about your practice. Dr. Chung: Vanguard started out with

What is the carbon footprint of the typical outpatient dermatology practice?

Clinical Applications ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, April 1, 2025 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, talks with Misha Rosenbach, MD, FAAD, and Genevieve Silva, BS, about their JAMA Dermatology ... paper, ‘ Carbon Footprint Analysis of an Outpatient Dermatology Practice at an

Become an Academy Social Media Correspondent

Want insider access to social media content ideas, plus unique opportunities to amplify your voice and position the specialty of dermatology? ... This is your invitation to step behind the scenes and become a key voice in the Academy’s Your Dermatologist Knows consumer positioning strategy. Designed to position dermatologists as

What role can dermatologists play in diagnosing a cancer syndrome like BAP1?

Acta Eruditorum ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, March 1, 2018 In this month's Acta Eruditorum column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, talks with Hensin Tsao, MD, PhD, and

Peace of mind

Finding the right insurance coverage to protect your practice. ... Feature ... By Andrea Niermeier, Contributing Writer, September 1, 2024 While the adage goes, "By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail," this simple witticism has grown complicated for dermatologists looking to protect themselves, their practices, and their patients.

AAD letter to the Wall Street Journal in response to “$500,000 Pay, Predictable Hours: How Dermatology Became the ‘It’ Job in Medicine”

American Academy of Dermatology President Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD Letter to the editor originally submitted to the  Wall Street Journal  ... on Nov. 20, 2024 ROSEMONT, Ill. (Dec. 2, 2024) — On behalf of the American Academy of Dermatology and its 21,000 members, I am writing to express very serious concerns

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

Cutaneous green and E-A-G-L-E-S!

By Warren R. Heymann, MD Jan. 25, 2018 Dermatologists will be seeing a lot of green in their offices the next two weeks, especially here in the Delaware Valley, in anticipation of Super Bowl LII in Minneapolis on February 4th, 2018. ... May this serve as a reminder that some

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

Your Dermatologist Knows guides public with helpful content across all platforms

2023 was the first full year of the Your Dermatologist Knows consumer positioning strategy and it garnered strong results. The strategy has two main prongs: social media and traditional media.  ... Social media ... Your Dermatologist Knows-related social media content was shared far and wide in 2023. The Academy posted

Start the new year off with a fresh start (and skin)

Advice from a board-certified dermatologist on seeking cosmetic treatments ROSEMONT, Ill. (January 9, 2024) — With a rise in both public accessibility and visibility, cosmetic treatments are more popular than ever. Whether your New Year’s resolution is to improve your health or to look and feel your best, the most

October

Issue ... October January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... It’s October already What’s hot ... This month’s news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ... What is the impact of shaving waivers on

Nailed it!

Nail experts discuss how to diagnose common — and not-so-common — nail disorders. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, January 1, 2025 Diagnosing conditions of the nail can be confounding. Patients may experience delays in treatment due to challenges in diagnosis. While the nail may seem like

IL-36 and generalized pustular psoriasis: L’chaim!

By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD March 9, 2022 Vol. 4, No. 10 In 1910, Leo Ritter von Zumbusch meticulously detailed the clinical course of "psoriasis pustulosa generalisata" (referred to herein as generalized pustular psoriasis, GPP) in a brother and sister, pondering if this was a variant of psoriasis or

Genuine leaders will help keep our specialty strong.

From the President ... Dr. Desai served as Academy president from March 2024 to March 2025. ... By Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD, May 1, 2024 Dear members, ... I hope everyone has been enjoying their spring so far! As we look forward to warm summer weather, I’d like to

Incretin-based therapy for diabetes and dermatology: Promise and peril

By Warren R. Heymann, MD Oct. 23, 2017 In a given day, how many of your patients are diabetic? According to the American Diabetes Association, in 2015, 9.4% of the US population (30.3 million) were diabetic; 29 million of this group had type 2 diabetes. ... Incretin hormones refer to

Virtual credit card payments

Electronic funds transfer (EFT) is a secure and efficient payment method used by health care organizations. EFTs enable direct deposits of funds from insurance companies into bank accounts, reducing administrative hassles. In contrast, virtual credit card (VCC) payments are made by insurance companies issuing single-use credit card numbers to physicians.

Signs your rash needs medical attention

Board-certified dermatologist’s tips ROSEMONT, Ill. (Jan. 23, 2024) — Rashes take many forms, may spread across the body, and affect people of all ages. To the untrained eye, rashes may look alike, and while some are treatable with over-the-counter medications, other rashes can be a sign of a more serious condition.

American Academy of Dermatology Association statement on FDA iPLEDGE changes reducing burdens on both prescribers and patients

Statement from Susan C. Taylor, MD, FAAD, President, American Academy of Dermatology ROSEMONT, Ill. (Feb. 10, 2026) — The American Academy of Dermatology Association applauds the Food and Drug Administration for approving significant changes to the iPLEDGE Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) program. These changes will reduce substantial administrative

February 7, 2024

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Feb. 7, 2024 ... Androgenetic alopecia: topical minoxidil vs. low-dose oral minoxidil DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Short anagen syndrome — The long and short of it Skin cancer incidence in

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

December 16, 2020

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Dec. 16, 2020 ... What are risk factors for frontal fibrosing alopecia? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : We’re in hot water! Vibrio vulnificus infections are heading north. Vaccine distribution begins: When

How to examine your skin for skin cancer

Board-certified dermatologist shares 5 skin cancer exam tips ROSEMONT, Ill. (May 31, 2023) — Last year, 69-year-old Isabel Lievano's board-certified dermatologist diagnosed the persistent black spot under her nail as melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. Though she lost her nail, she was thrilled that her dermatologist was able

Academy response to benzene petition on benzoyl peroxide products

ROSEMONT (March 8, 2024) — The American Academy of Dermatology Association is aware of a recent petition filed with the FDA describing formation of benzene in products containing benzoyl peroxide that are exposed to elevated temperatures. The American Academy of Dermatology Association and its members are committed to the health

American Academy of Dermatology statement on skin cancer misinformation

American Academy of Dermatology President Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD ROSEMONT, Ill. (Sept. 4, 2024) —  With the summer drawing to a close, the American Academy of Dermatology has noticed an increase in online and media misinformation regarding skin cancer risk and sun protection. It is critically important for the

Necrotizing infundibular crystalline folliculitis: Not yet crystal clear

By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Jan. 29, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 4 Time and exposure to several articles are necessary to crystallize a novel clinicopathological correlation in my mind. Such is the case with necrotizing infundibular crystalline folliculitis (NICF). I suspect that I have seen this condition but have

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 ... 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

Senile gluteal dermatosis: The term “senile” is getting old and should be retired

By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Jan. 24, 2024 Vol. 6, No. 4 As my patients and I get older, inevitably I think more about geriatric dermatology. (1) There is a disorder I have seen on the gluteal region in mostly thin, older, sedentary patients — my recommendations of off-loading

Optimizing your patient portal

Answers in Practice ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, July 1, 2022 DermWorld ... talks to Laura Houk, MD, FAAD, from MaineHealth Medical Group in Portland, Maine, about her tips on how to effectively manage your patient portal. DermWorld: Tell us about your practice. Dr. Houk: I work at MaineHealth

How to care for dry, cracked heels

Tips from board-certified dermatologists ROSEMONT, Ill. (Feb. 1, 2022) — With the winter in full swing and the cold nipping at your skin, it’s easy for your feet to become dry and cracked. While this may seem like something you have to live with until spring, dermatologists from the American

How to care for a new piercing

Board-certified dermatologist’s aftercare tips ROSEMONT, Ill. (Sept. 20, 2023) — Piercings can be a fun way for people to enhance their personal style. While people may get piercings on different parts of the body, some piercings, like earlobe piercings, are more common and can be less risky. However, all body

Finding the right words

In Practice ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, February 1, 2020 Each month, Dermatology World ... addresses issues "in practice" for dermatologists. This month Dermatology World ... talks with Aisha Sethi, MD, about how the practices of dermatology and poetry intersect. Aisha Sethi, MD ... "It’s similar to how some

Collodion babies and endocrine disorders: Another concern

By Warren R. Heymann, MD June 23, 2017 Collodion baby. Tight, shiny film or dried collodion reminiscent of the skin of a sausage covers the entire surface of this 2-day-old neonate whose mother was treated with infliximab throughout her pregnancy. ... Credit: ... JAAD Collodion baby (CB) describes an infant

Proliferating tests for proliferative nodules of congenital melanocytic nevi

By Warren R. Heymann, MD Oct. 19, 2016 Proliferative nodules (PN) arising in congenital melanocytic nevi (CMN) require differentiation from melanoma. These are disconcerting, if not frightening, lesions to contend with. Do new techniques help in differential process? ... The standard assessment involves clinical-pathologic correlation. PNs far more commonly arise

Protecting Electronic Health Information During Disasters

Dermatology practices must protect all of the patient health information they store through their electronic health record (EHR), even if there is a disaster or emergency. Make sure that your staff and patients are compliant with the HIPAA Security Rule, as it requires medical practices to develop a contingency plan

September 3, 2025

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Sept. 3, 2025 ... Comparison of botulinum toxin A formulations for treating glabellar strain DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Trichobacteriosis — A salute to the Shelleys Academy mourns the passing of

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

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

How to relieve hives at home

Tips from board-certified dermatologists ROSEMONT, Ill. (Feb. 11, 2022) — Hives are a common skin reaction that causes itchy bumps or raised, swollen-looking patches to appear on the skin. If you have a darker skin tone, hives are often the same color as your skin, or slightly darker or lighter.

How to make melasma less noticeable

Tips from a board-certified dermatologist ROSEMONT, Ill. (Sept. 12, 2023) — Melasma is a skin condition that causes patches or freckle-like spots on the face that are darker than a person’s natural skin color. Melasma has many causes, including sun exposure, pregnancy, stress, a medical condition, or taking certain medications,

How to relieve itchy psoriasis

Board-certified dermatologist shares four tips to ease the itch ROSEMONT, Ill. (March 23, 2023) — Skin issues can have a serious impact on your health and well-being. For the 7.5 million Americans1 living with psoriasis, itch can be the most bothersome part of their condition because it can make it

Stop itchy skin in its tracks

5 tips for relief from a board-certified dermatologist ROSEMONT, Ill. (Sept. 24, 2024) — Itchy skin can be irritating, especially an itch that doesn’t go away. There are many potential causes for itchy skin like common skin conditions such as eczema, shingles, hives, psoriasis, or bug bites, or it could

About the Academy

Advancing excellence in dermatology ... The American Academy of Dermatology (Academy or AAD) is a non-profit medical specialty association that was founded in 1938. All the work we undertake on behalf of our members, their patients, and the public is guided by our clear ... vision of ensuring healthy skin

Humbled again: Alopecic and aseptic nodules of the scalp

By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD November 3, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 44 "To confess ignorance is often wiser than to beat about the bush with a hypothetical diagnosis." - Sir William Osler I confess. I had never heard of alopecic and aseptic nodules of the scalp (AANS) and have

American Academy of Dermatology Statement on the Importance of Sun Protection

Statement from Susan C. Taylor, MD, FAAD, President, American Academy of Dermatology ROSEMONT, Ill. (May 20, 2025) — Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S., affecting an estimated one in five Americans in their lifetime. Every day, nearly 20 Americans die from melanoma, the deadliest form of

Two long years

From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, February 1, 2022 Some days, it does not seem possible that almost two years have elapsed since we first heard about this worrisome new virus. Other days, it is hard to

How to care for skin with vitiligo

Board-certified dermatologist’s tips to prevent vitiligo from spreading ROSEMONT, Ill. (June 13, 2023) — Vitiligo is a disease that causes the skin to lose its natural color, resulting in light or white patches of skin. This condition, which affects people of all ages and ethnicities, not only affects patients’ skin,

Joint statement from the American Academy of Dermatology Association and the New York State Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery on New York City Council medspa investigation

Statement from the American Academy of Dermatology Association and the New York State Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery ROSEMONT, Ill. (Jan. 6, 2026) — In light of a recent ... investigation by the New York City Council into improperly licensed medical spas (medspas) in NYC, the American Academy of