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Finding Joy in pediatric phototherapy
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Aug. 28, 2019 Vol. 1, No. 25 This commentary is dedicated to Joy, a bright, rambunctious, delightful bundle of energy with (formerly) recalcitrant atopic dermatitis, who taught me a great deal about phototherapy in children. ... The cutaneous effects of ultraviolet (UV) light are by
July 31
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 31, 2019 ... Academy and NPF release new psoriasis phototherapy guidelines DW Insights and Inquiries : A metabolic pathway that may allow dermatologists to run rings around porokeratoses Having trouble
Dyeing for a “new” topical agent for psoriasis? Think indigo
By Warren R. Heymann, MD April 9, 2018 Despite the magnificent revolution of biologics for psoriasis, topical agents remain the cornerstone of treatment, either alone, or in combination with phototherapy or systemic treatments. Patients clamor for "natural" products and are increasingly steroid phobic (please see "Countering Corticophobia with Assistance from
The pregnant pause in cutaneous lymphoma
By Jennifer Villasenor-Park, MD, FAAD Oct. 2, 2024 Vol. 6, No. 40 I first met Anne when she was 30 years old and was experiencing a significant flare of her mycosis fungoides. She had already lived with the disease for 18 years having been diagnosed at the age of 12
Quality education and training
AAD QI education resources ... Intro to QI & Patient Safety in Dermatology: Phototherapy Steps to improve safety and quality in a dermatology practice, initiated from the occurrence of a patient safety event: an in-office phototherapy burn (CME credit). ... AAD Fundamentals of Patient Safety in Dermatology Dermatology-specific case examples
Taking psoriasis by the throat
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Nov. 2, 2016 Once the transient satisfaction of explaining the association of streptococcal infections with psoriasis (guttate, vulgaris, or pustulosis palmaris et plantaris) passes, the reality of treatment must be addressed. Of course we’ll prescribe the usual regimens — topical steroids, phototherapy, retinoids, biologics, etc.,
Psoriasis: Appropriate Assessment & Treatment of Severe Psoriasis — QCDR measure AAD15
Psoriasis: Appropriate Assessment & Treatment of Severe Psoriasis ... DESCRIPTION: Percentage of patients with a diagnosis of severe psoriasis without a documented Body Surface Area (BSA) or a documented BSA greater than 10% for whom phototherapy or an oral systemic or biologic medication was prescribed. ... ... MEASURE ID:
Psoriasis: Appropriate Assessment & Treatment of Severe Psoriasis — QCDR measure AAD15
Psoriasis: Appropriate Assessment & Treatment of Severe Psoriasis ... DESCRIPTION: Percentage of patients with a diagnosis of severe psoriasis without a documented Body Surface Area (BSA) or a documented BSA greater than 10% for whom phototherapy or an oral systemic or biologic medication was prescribed. ... ... MEASURE ID:
October 6, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Oct. 6, 2021 ... A review of oral nail growth supplements DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Granular detail on granular parakeratosis Coding guidance on reporting lesion services Implementation of COVID-19 phototherapy
November 29, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Nov. 29, 2023 ... Effects of probiotic supplementation in adults with atopic dermatitis DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Sweet sounds of the "SKINphony" — Incorporating music into daily dermatologic practice Is
August 28
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / August 28, 2019 ... Dupilumab shows positive results for younger atopic dermatitis patients DW Insights and Inquiries : Finding joy in pediatric phototherapy FDA, UMD seek feedback on compounded drug use
March 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
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
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
Dermatitis
Parabens — A common allergen with lots of hype and no real harm Finding Joy in pediatric phototherapy Should dermatologists be anti-antihistamine for atopic dermatitis? Aha! The iodide paradox now makes sense! Dupilumab’s conjunctivitis conundrum Dupilumab: The first year The medical word to watch in 2018: Dysbiosis Hairdressers’ dermatologic odyssey:
Psoriasis
Finding Joy in pediatric phototherapy The newest frontier for biologics and psoriasis may be adherence Coughing up a new warning for ustekinumab Tofacitinib: A JAK inhibitor of all trades Psoriasin: Its other meaning and implications Asking Psoriasis Patients to Open Their Mouths and Say "Ahhh" Dyeing for a "new" topical
Psoriasis care resources
Psoriasis clinical guidelines ... Evidence-based guidelines on the treatment of psoriasis, and the role of the dermatologist in monitoring and educating patients about benefits and risks that may be associated. ... Psoriasis Clinical Guidelines On-demand courses to implement AAD Guidelines (CME Credit) ... Guidelines of Care for the Treatment of
A heartfelt thank you note to my psoriasis research colleagues
... By Warren R. Heymann, MD May 11, 2017 Dear psoriasis researcher: ... I first met Casey (not his real name) when he was a child, referred to me for awful psoriasis. He was always upbeat and resilient, but clearly the disease adversely affected his life and that of
Pediatric dermatology
Finding Joy in pediatric phototherapy Congenital Juvenile Xanthogranulomas: Born To Be Wild (But Ultimately Mild) Sophie’s choice: Assessing atypical Spitz tumors in the molecular era The real jigsaw puzzle of the Brooke-Spiegler Syndrome: Translating the molecular biology to therapy Sirolumus’s merit for the Kasabach-Merritt phenomenon A future therapeutic Harlequin Romance?
Dupilumab’s growing pains
By Warren R. Heymann, MD January 8, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 1 Dupilumab has been a valuable addition to dermatologists’ therapeutic palette in managing atopic dermatitis (AD). The biologic agent was released in 2017, indicated for moderate to severe AD, and is now approved for patients who are at least
Treating acrodermatitis continua of hallopeau in 2018? Try guselkumab!
By Warren R. Heymann, MD April 21, 2017 Acrodermatitis continua of Hallopeau (ACH) is a disorder well known to dermatologists, but absolutely mysterious to everyone else. It is now considered a localized form of pustular psoriasis of the digits that may be accompanied by onychodystrophy and osteolysis. ... In my
See the light in reporting phototherapy services
Derm Coding Consult ... By Cynthia Stewart, CPC, CPMA, COC, CPC-I, Manager, Coding and Reimbursement Resources, May 1, 2022 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld Coding Consult. ... Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . AAD/A Coding and Reimbursement staff have received several questions from
Atopic dermatitis clinical guideline by American Academy of Dermatology
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic, pruritic inflammatory skin disease that occurs most frequently in children but also affects many adults. The Academy is publishing a series of updates to the AD guidelines, originally published in 2014. You can see these updates below, or continue past them for the original guidelines.
Psoriasis clinical guideline
Psoriasis is a chronic, inflammatory multisystem disease, which affects up to 3.2% of the U.S. population. The guideline is based on current evidence, emphasizing treatment recommendations and the role of the dermatologist in monitoring and educating patients about benefits as well as risks that may be associated. ... Psoriasis guideline
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 ...
CMS finalizes and implements evaluation and management visit complexity HCPCS add-on code G2211
Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, Manager, Lead Coding and Reimbursement Strategist, May 1, 2024 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld ... Coding Consult. Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . CMS has officially implemented the novel
August 7
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / August 7, 2019 ... What effect has iPLEDGE had on pregnancy rates? DW Insights and Inquiries : Snitching on Schnitzler syndrome — The continuing search for an optimal biomarker U.S. Virgin
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... February 1, 2025 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 Nation’s Health by the American Public Health Association published a ... special report on improving health
Keeping the frontline workers safe
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... DW Weekly talks with Iltefat Hamzavi, MD, a dermatologist at Henry Ford Health System, about his discovery of a new way of sanitizing personal protective equipment to help keep COVID-19 frontline providers safe. DW Weekly
Claim CME and view transcript
Use the American Academy of Dermatology's (AAD) online Continuing Professional Development Transcript (CPD) Program to document your CME to send to a licensing body. This service is a member benefit at no additional fee.* ... With the CPD Transcript Program you can: ... Access and review ... AMA PRA Category
Psoriasis
Key messages ... Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the immune system that develops when the body makes skin cells too quickly, causing skin cells to pile up and form visible patches or spots on the skin. (1-6) ... Psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis can be associated with other diseases
American Academy of Dermatology Issues First-Ever Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis Guidelines, Highlighting Prevention Strategies and Effective Treatments
New evidence-based guidelines establish insufficient evidence or no benefit to dietary or environmental interventions ROSEMONT, Ill. (April 7, 2026) — For the first time in its history, the ... American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) has published guidelines of care for both the ... prevention and ... management of atopic dermatitis
Coding lessons learned in 2022 — update on all of the common coding FAQs
Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, Manager, Lead Coding and Reimbursement Strategist, January 1, 2023 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld ... Coding Consult. Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . 2022 has come to a close
Mucho de Mucha-Habermann
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Dec. 19, 2016 As we approach interview season for our residency program, I try to think of some questions I haven’t asked before. I usually do not discuss dermatologic disorders per se, as I am more concerned about the interviewee as a person knowing how
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
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
November 8, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Nov. 8, 2023 ... Terbinafine for onychomycosis: Continuous- vs. pulse-dose DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : NSA (neutrophilic sebaceous adenitis) secrets revealed AAD releases updated guidelines for atopic dermatitis FDA approves secukinumab
March 8, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 8, 2023 ... Efficacy of various concentrations of retinol in middle-aged women DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : For the win! Championing the use of the term ‘reactive granulomatous dermatitis’ in
Scratching below the surface for the etiology of lichen amyloidosis — no sweat?
By Warren R. Heymann, MD July 10, 2017 Lichen amyloidosis reveals multiple hyperkeratotic papules on anterior leg. ... Credit: ... JAAD We have all confronted patients with maddeningly pruritic, recalcitrant cases of lichen amyloidosis (LA). Establishing the diagnosis is easier than treating the disorder; understanding its pathogenesis is even more
Quality Resources Provided by the AAD
Quality Measures ... AAD continues to develop ... dermatology-specific measures available to dermatologists . Dermatology measures are needed to meet CMS reporting requirements, can be used to drive quality improvement, and may be required by additional organizations. ... Learn more about quality measures available for reporting, a ... measure selection
Key messages in social media about eczema
Key messages ... Eczema refers to a group of conditions that lead to inflamed skin. Signs of inflamed skin include a rash, itchiness, and excessive dryness. (1) ... There are several types of eczema. Atopic dermatitis is the most common type. ... Eczema is a complex condition. Your genes, immune
What's hot?
What's hot ... August 23, 2018 In this monthly column, members of the ... Dermatology World Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Mallory Abate, MD ... Are you over-checking labs for your acne patients on isotretinoin? An article from the ... JAAD’ s Best of
Where can I find updated guidance on teledermatology?
Asked and Answered ... May 1, 2022 The Academy has recently launched an updated teledermatology toolkit for AAD members, including more in-depth information on: ... Starting teledermatology ... Workflow advice for small practices ... How to prepare staff for offering teledermatology ... Up-to-date coding and reimbursement information ... Advice on
U.S. cancer projections: As nationwide rates increase, skin cancer incidence falls
Facts at your fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, May 1, 2022 While the long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on public health is still being calculated, the latest data from the American Cancer Society (ACS) projects a slight increase in new cancer cases and deaths in the year
Member benefits
From residency to retirement, you can rely on us for premier educational opportunities, as a hub for innovation in patient care, and for the latest information impacting the specialty. ... Gold standard of education ... Created by dermatologists for dermatologists, our educational resources help you stay up to date on
Member benefits
From residency to retirement, you can rely on us for premier educational opportunities, as a hub for innovation in patient care, and for the latest information impacting the specialty. ... Gold standard of education ... Created by dermatologists for dermatologists, our educational resources help you stay up to date on
Clinical Pearls archive
Clinical Pearls help prepare residents for the future by providing them with top tips from experts about what they should know about specific, key subject areas by the time they complete their residency. ... NEW! Measles ... by John Trinidad, MD, MPH, FAAD ... Access the PDF Alopecia areata by
Ultraviolet light, adipose tissue, and fantasies of summer
... By Warren R. Heymann, MD April 2, 2018 As I am preparing this commentary, the second Nor’easter within a week is in its frenzy. (Since that time there have been two more and it’s snowing today!) My longing for summer, enjoying the warm breezes enveloping our shore home
March 20, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 20, 2024 ... Combination imiquimod and 5-FU for treating AKs DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : San Diego AAD musings Talking points: Benzene found in acne care products Safety of dermatologic
AADA prevents Medicare cuts in 2022
Moving the needle ... By Victoria Houghton, Managing Editor, May 1, 2022 DermWorld ... breaks down the latest highlights of AADA advocacy activities at the federal and state legislative and regulatory level. In 2021, the specialty was facing Medicare payment cuts of up to 10% due to the policy changes
Your Academy CME roundup: Highlights from 2022
By now you know that the AAD offers its members a variety of options to earn CME. You can access more than 60 hours of convenient CME, simply by being a member of the Academy. You also have access to more than 110 hours of discounted CME through your Academy
Aiming to hit the target in cutaneous granulomatous diseases
DermWorld discusses the latest treatment strategies for granulomatous skin diseases, and clinical advice for how to manage patients in the absence of approved therapies. ... Feature ... By Heidi Splete, Contributing Writer, February 1, 2026 Approved treatments for granulomatous skin diseases are lacking, but a growing number of case series
Choosing wisely: Recommendations about treatments, tests, and procedures
The ABIM Foundation’s Choosing Wisely ... ® ... campaign is focused on encouraging physicians and patients to talk about medical tests and procedures that may be unnecessary, and in some instances, can cause harm. To join, a medical society must provide expert guidance on five medical tests or treatments commonly used in its field.
State law and teratogenic medications
Patient access to teratogenic medication may be impacted by state abortion access laws. The Academy has resources for members who prescribe teratogenic medications. ... Patient access to reproductive resources ... Do you have questions about changes to state laws since the Supreme Court decision overturning ... Roe v Wade? Do
Becoming “sensitized” to the clinical utility of the term “urticarial dermatitis” (a subtype of the dermal hypersensitivity reaction pattern)
By David A. Wetter, MD, FAAD April 2, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 13 I suspect many of us have been confounded when confronted with a patient presenting with cutaneous findings suggestive of a "dermal hypersensitivity reaction." What is the cause? How should it be evaluated and treated? What do we
A seasoned approach to treating the “salt and pepper” dyspigmentation of systemic sclerosis
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Feb. 1, 2023 Vol. 5, No. 5 It only takes a nanosecond for a dermatologist to recognize the "salt and pepper" dyspigmentation (SPD) of systemic sclerosis (SSc), but a lifetime to understand and manage it. Of all the cutaneous signs of SSc (sclerodactyly, telangiectasias,
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
Strategies to improve cardiovascular disease prevention among psoriatic patients
Clinical Applications ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, April 1, 2022 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, talks with Joel M. Gelfand,
2019 DW Insights and Inquiries archive
Explore Dermatology World Insights and Inquiries articles by publication date. ... December ... December 18 - DWI&I holiday greeting 2020: Eyeing dermatology’s future December 11 - Topical retinoid therapy for acanthosis nigricans: In the thick of it December 4 - Beware: Discordance abounds among pathologists in the diagnosis of melanocytic
Academy CME opportunities abound
The alopecia frontier is open! In our last issue, we let you know that the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (JAAD) published a new CME supplement, " ... Alopecia: A New Frontier, " that can help you differentiate between the various types of alopecia and identify correct treatments
This month's news from across the specialty
What's hot ... September 1, 2020 In this monthly column, members of ... Dermatology World 's Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... HARRY DAO JR., MD Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) ranks high on my list of tough conditions to manage. In 2015, adalimumab’s new status
Spot on! Lentigines in resolved psoriatic plaques
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Nov. 30, 2016 Having treated psoriatic patients throughout my career, there have been innumerable occasions where patients were concerned about pigmentary changes following successful treatment of the plaques. I have usually reassured them that these are postinflammatory pigmentary alterations that should abate with time. Recently,
From the editor
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, July 1, 2019 Happy New Year! Those of us in academic medicine run on a somewhat different calendar than does the rest of the world. We fondly say our goodbyes to our
Shedding light on the hydroa vacciniforme-like lymphoproliferative disorder
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Sept. 1, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 35 Hydroa vacciniforme (HV) has always mystified me in every respect — its clinical presentation, pathophysiology, prognosis, and even its name. I understand "vacciniforme" because residual scars may resemble those of smallpox. I was surprised to learn that
Weighing the options
As biologic therapies expand indications to children and adolescents, what do dermatologists need to know about balancing the risks and benefits? ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, February 1, 2023 Over the past five years, younger patients have steadily gained access to a range of FDA-approved targeted
The medium is the message
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, May 1, 2022 It probably wouldn’t surprise many of our younger members if I admit that prior to reading our feature article this month, I had never actually looked at a
December 10, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Dec. 10, 2025 ... Hydrocolloid dressing vs. petroleum for scar appearance after dermatologic surgery DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : The illusions of IgG4-related skin disease Recovering from SJS and TEN Vitamin
Why use AAD measures
What are the different types of measures for MIPS reporting? ... There are two different categories of quality measures for reporting: MIPS measures and QCDR measures. Both can be used for MIPS reporting. ... MIPS measures are measures that are approved by CMS to be included in the Quality Payment
Secukinumab for pityriasis rubra pilaris: Tread lightly
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Nov. 17, 2016 Every dermatology resident preparing for their board examination can rattle off Griffiths’ classification of pityriasis rubra pilaris (PRP) — Type I (Classical Adult), Type II (Atypical Adult), Type III (Classic Juvenile), Type IV (Circumscribed Juvenile), and Type V (Atypical Juvenile). Type VI,
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... September 1, 2025 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Harry Dao Jr., MD, FAAD News flash: As of June 20, 2025, ... dupilumab is officially FDA-approved as the first targeted treatment for
Are you at risk for pityriasis rubra type V? It’s in the cards!
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Feb. 1, 2017 Characteristic facial involvement in caspase recruitment domain family member 14 gene (CARD14)-associated papulosquamous eruption. Symmetric and geometric pink, scaly patches or plaques involving the cheeks, upper cutaneous lip, and chin with sparing of the infralabial region is highly characteristic of CARD14-associated papulosquamous
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
A tale of two disorders of hypopigmentation: The potential role of Cutibacterium acnes dysbiosis in progressive macular hypomelanosis and lichen striatus
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD April 30, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 17 The human microbiome of the skin, gastrointestinal tract, and airways comprises distinct populations of bacteria, fungi, viruses, and mites and plays an essential role in homeostasis. The skin microbiome represents the totality of microbial genes within the
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
September 11, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / September 11, 2024 ... Safety of low-dose oral minoxidil for hair loss in patients receiving antihypertensive medications DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Atopic dermatitis hide and seek — The impending role
April 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
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
New study reveals that some children with common form of eczema should also be tested for allergic reactions
Study author highlights test used to differentiate between two types of eczema ROSEMONT, Ill. (September 26, 2023) — Eczema, which is a group of medical conditions that causes inflamed, irritated, and often itchy skin, affects millions of people worldwide. A new article published in the ... Journal of the American
Treatment options for pregnant women living with eczema and psoriasis
Board-certified dermatologist discusses considerations for pregnant women with common skin conditions NEW ORLEANS (March 17, 2023) — Psoriasis and eczema affect men and women differently, with women needing to take extra precautions when considering treatments if they’re planning for pregnancy. A board-certified dermatologist at the American Academy of Dermatology’s Annual
The latest in sun protection
New sunscreens now match a person’s skin tone without leaving a visible white film on the skin BOSTON, MA (March 25, 2022) — Throughout the years, sunscreens have evolved to meet the public’s needs. These innovations have included improved protection from sunburn and skin aging, as well as specific formulas
September 15, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Sept. 15, 2021 ... Worsening psoriasis after COVID-19 vaccination DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Is ivermectin an old drug with new tricks? Frontal fibrosing alopecia and facial care products Biden administration
September 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
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
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
November 12, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Nov. 12, 2025 ... Efficacy of OTC androgenetic alopecia therapies vs. FDA-approved monotherapies DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : JAK inhibitors battle in the heavyweight class Is there increased psoriasis risk in
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
June 12, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 12, 2024 ... Acne in pregnancy: The safest options DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : CXCR4 antagonist therapy based on a WHIM syndrome Nonsteroidal approaches for treating patients with atopic dermatitis
October 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
October 2, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / October 2, 2024 ... Risk of IBD in patients receiving isotretinoin DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : The pregnant pause in cutaneous lymphoma Hydroxychloroquine in patients with lichen sclerosus Abrocitinib vs. dupilumab
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
January 8, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / January 8, 2020 ... FDA’s biotin warning: Was it enough to educate physicians, patients about the risks? DW Insights and Inquiries : Dupilumab’s growing pains 2020 kicks off with revised ICR
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 ...
Is there a best approach to widespread actinic keratoses?
By Deirdre Connolly, MD and Naomi Lawrence, MD April 10, 2019 Vol. 1, No. 5 Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology Volume 72, Issue 2, Pages e57-e59 (February 2015) ... Widespread actinic keratoses (AKs) are problematic to both patients and physicians, not only because of their pre-cancerous nature, but
Clawing to understand lichen nitidus
By Warren R. Heymann, MD April 5, 2018 Lichen nitidus: dermoscopic images. A, In the first patient, dermoscopic findings of the left plantar lesions revealed that linear scales in parallel (thick arrows) were discontinued by oval, well-defined depressions surrounded by ring-shaped, silvery white scales (thin arrows). Long axis of the
The alphabetization of lymphomatoid papulosis: Focus on “F”
By Warren R. Heymann, MD April 3, 2017 Follicular lymphomatoid papulosis. Recurrent papulonodular lesions on face (A to C). Patient had similar lesions on extremities. ... Credit: ... JAAD Seven years ago, today (April 3rd, 2010) my wife purchased an iPad on its inaugural release date. The only choices to
Granulomatous pigmented purpuric dermatosis revisited: Lessons learned from a rejected manuscript
By Warren R. Heymann, MD May 14, 2018 ... Nonpalpable pigmented purpuric eruption seen on lower aspect of right leg. ... Credit: ... JAAD In 1982, I was a second-year dermatology resident fascinated by a woman with a history of hyperlipidemia who developed a pigmented purpuric dermatosis (PPD) on her
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
April 6, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 6, 2022 ... A comprehensive review of rosacea treatments DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : "Stepping up" to off-label dosing of biologics Improving itch in prurigo nodularis patients What acne treatments
March 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
Changing perceptions of pediatric mastocytosis
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Sept. 3, 2018 I have always been disquieted by mastocytosis. Its constellation of clinical presentations from childhood to adulthood, spectrum of systemic involvement, variable prognoses, and therapeutic challenges, never allow for complacency or certainty. ... Even when the diagnosis is straightforward with an excellent prognosis,
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... May 1, 2022 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Craig Burkhart, MD, MPH, MSBS, FAAD Prior authorization (PA) is purportedly designed to promote evidence-based care and prevent overuse of health services that
Out of the (check) box
Dermatologists break down how to make quality and practice improvement activities manageable while benefiting their practice and patients. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, December 1, 2022 Quality improvement (QI) efforts are increasingly tied to reimbursement. Reporting measures in the quality category of the Merit-based Incentive Payment
Quality assured
Engaging in quality improvement activities can boost patient outcomes, practice efficiencies, and satisfaction all around ... Feature ... By Ruth Carol, Contributing Writer, November 1, 2021 Quality improvement (QI) efforts can boost reimbursement but engaging in QI activities can have an even more positive impact on a dermatology practice’s overall
Forming ranks
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... On the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic, dermatologists stand with their medical colleagues to help where most needed ... On the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic, dermatologists stand with their medical colleagues to help where most needed ...
January 9
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / January 9, 2019 ... Smartphone app improves treatment adherence for psoriasis patients AAD mourns the passing of Stephen I. Katz, MD, PhD Submit your comments on psoriasis draft guidelines The Academy
Shades of Shelley: Azithromycin therapy for erythema annulare centrifugum
By Warren R. Heymann, MD April 12, 2018 The front (A1) and back (A2) portions of his upper thigh show signs of severe Erythema Annulare Centrifugum. ... Credit: ... JAAD When I first arrived in Philadelphia in 1984 for my dermatopathology fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania, the most exciting
For patients with erythropoietic protoporphyria the tide has come in
By Warren Heymann, MD May 12, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 19 Oct. 8, 2019, was an eventful day for patients with erythopoietic protoporphyria (EPP) in the United States, when the FDA announced its approval of afamelanotide (Scenesse). (1) The drug was first approved in Italy in 2010. (2) ... Patients
The Term “Dermal Hyperneury” Hits a Nerve
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Dec. 21, 2017 ... A, On hematoxylin-eosin stain, the borders of this nerve bundle are sharply demarcated from the surrounding connective tissue with no associated inflammation or fibrosis. A thin layer of epithelium can be seen encapsulating the intersecting fascicles of nerve fibers. Within the
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
Coming to terms with Louis Brocq and his diagram: Pityriasis lichenoides 2018
By Warren R. Heymann, MD July 16, 2018 ... A and B, Pityriasis lichenoides chronica–like drug eruption. The lower legs show several, 3- to 4-mm, red-brown, thin papules with centrally adherent micaceous scale and intermixed erosions. ... Credit: ... JAAD As a first-year dermatology resident in 1980, I struggled with
Paradoxical biological reactions and Grandma Dora’s waterbed
By Warren R. Heymann, MD January 22, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 3 My late maternal grandmother Dora — a real ... balabusta (Yiddish for "mistress of the house") — was the first person I knew to get a waterbed. That raised eyebrows, until I explained that it comforted her octogenarian
What's hot?
What's hot ... December 30, 2017 In this monthly column, members of ... Dermatology World 's Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Annie Chiu, MD ... Body contouring is not only in demand among patients but presents a unique challenge for physicians to achieve consistent
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
New CDC treatment guidelines for sexually transmitted infections
Clinical Applications ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, May 1, 2022 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, talks with Kimberly A. Workowski,
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
Breaking the terbinafine laboratory habit for onychomycosis
By Warren R. Heymann, MD May 22, 2019 Vol. 1, No. 11 ... Are you a creature of habit when it comes checking laboratory tests for certain prescriptions? I am. I get nervous if the quantiferon TB test is not checked annually for patients on biologics. If my patient is
January 16
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / January 16, 2019 ... Isotretinoin may change bacteria levels on skin of acne patients We want your feedback: Psoriasis draft guidelines Cochrane collection gathers new diagnostic test accuracy reviews for skin
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
Brentuximab vedotin update and the #MeToo saga of the Reed-Sternberg cell
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Jan. 1, 2018 Myxoinflammatory fibroblastic sarcoma. High-power view showing large Reed-Sternberg–like cells (A) and mitotic figures (B). ... Credit: ... JAAD There has been increasing dermatological literature about the use of brentuximab vedotin (BV) for a variety of CD30+ cutaneous lymphomas. The thrust of this
Dupilumab: The first year
By Warren R. Heymann, MD ... Jan. 8, 2018 A patient with severe atopic dermatitis has benefited from dupilumab. ... Credit: Warren R Heymann ... When introduced as dermatologist to a new acquaintance, I’m sure you have heard: "Dermatology is a great field — you don’t cure anybody, so
Probing pityriasis rosea in pregnancy
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD January 19, 2022 Vol. 4, No. 3 I have always been captivated by pityriasis rosea (PR). As a second-year medical student, my late brother Andrew (presumably) developed it. I was clueless when he showed me his rash. He immediately told my father that money
From mentor to mentee: Two perspectives on overcoming imposter syndrome
Answers in Practice ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, September 1, 2024 DermWorld ... talks to William James, MD, FAAD, and Paige Porter, MD, about what drives imposter syndrome in medicine and how to implement mentoring strategies to overcome it. DermWorld: Tell us about your practice. William D. James, MD,
Managing patient inquiries after hours
Answers in Practice ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, May 1, 2022 DermWorld ... talks to Jennifer Goldwasser, MD, FAAD, from Goldwasser Dermatology in Hartsdale, New York, about how to manage after-hours patient communications while maintaining a good work-life balance. DermWorld: Tell us about your practice. Dr. Goldwasser: I think
Atopic dermatitis hide and seek: The impending role of OX40 inhibition
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Sept. 11, 2024 Vol. 6, No. 37 The burden of atopic dermatitis (AD) — for patients, their families, and society — is vast and increasing. AD affects approximately 10% to 30% of children and 2% to 10% of adults in developed countries. (1) Aside
Insult to injury: COVID-19-associated mucormycosis
By Warren Heymann, MD June 9, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 23 As America unmasks this Memorial Day, COVID-19 is ravaging India. The scenes of desperation stemming from the overwhelmed heath system, poverty, and funeral pyres are almost unfathomable. In the midst of the devastation, doctors in India have observed an
Joining forces
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... Collaboration and diverse expertise strengthen clinical practice guidelines ... Collaboration and diverse expertise strengthen clinical practice guidelines ... By Jan Bowers, contributing writer Dermatologists look to the AAD’s clinical practice guidelines to serve as a roadmap for providing
Aquagenic pruritus and polycythemia vera: Still valid (and mysterious) after all these years
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Dec. 6, 2023 Vol. 5, No. 48 It was thrilling to deliver the introductory dermatology lecture to our first-year medical students this year because most of the class was ... in person and fully engaged with the material. I am approaching the half-century mark
Antihypertensive agents and eczema: New data for older patients
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD March 12, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 10 "Anyone who recalls the 1971 Loving Care commercial exclaiming, ‘You’re not getting older. You’re getting better!’ is getting older. America is graying — in 2019, people older than 65 years accounted for 16% of the population; in
A slippery slope
Non-physician providers seek authority to perform cosmetic medical procedures, threatening patient safety and the value of specialty medical training ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, May 1, 2022 The Academy has been monitoring and responding to a variety of proposals and bills in the aesthetic arena that
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,
The impact of AI on coding and documentation in dermatology
Derm Coding Consult ... By Tiffany E. McFarland, RHIT, Analyst, Coding & Reimbursement, March 1, 2025 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld ... Coding Consult. Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the health care industry, and its impact
Checking in on immune checkpoint inhibitors
Immune checkpoint inhibitors offer hope for non-melanoma skin cancer patients ... Feature ... By Heidi Splete, Contributing Writer, July 1, 2022 Patients with advanced non-melanoma skin cancer see new hope on the horizon, thanks to recent developments in the number and effectiveness of new drugs to improve survival. ... "Patients
Telemedicine in the age of COVID-19: What’s happened and what’s to come
Legally Speaking ... By Megan La Suer, JD, MHA, and Robert M. Portman, JD, MPP, March 1, 2022 Every month, DermWorld covers legal issues in Legally Speaking. This month’s authors are health care attorneys with Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville in Washington, D.C. Portman is also general counsel for the
What to know about coding dermatology encounters after the Public Health Emergency (PHE) and beyond
Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, Manager, Lead Coding and Reimbursement Strategist, January 1, 2025 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld ... Coding Consult. Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . Editor ’s Note: The online version
Pityriasis rosea and pityriasis rosea-like eruptions: A Christmas tale
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Dec. 3, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 47 Santa Claus waving from his sleigh on Central Park West on Black Friday traditionally commenced the Christmas holiday season. That "official" start now occurs after the last trick-or-treater devours their Hershey bar on Halloween. Realistically, it is
#DermTok
TikTok as a tool to engage with public health and promote dermatologic expertise ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, May 1, 2022 For a fleeting moment, there were few questions more pressing than, "Is it a Bones Day?" ... Last fall, Noodle, a 13-year-old pug, shot to stardom
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
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
Cutaneous complications of immune checkpoint inhibitors
DermWorld highlights some of the common (and not-so-common) skin complications associated with ICIs and shares expert tips for management. ... Feature ... By Heidi Splete, Contributing Writer, March 1, 2024 Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) are a mainstay of immunotherapy for many cancer types — including breast, colon, liver, lung, skin,
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
Putting care into context
Considerations for navigating social drivers of health in general and pediatric dermatology. ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Senior Editor, January 1, 2026 A hot shower, reliable transportation, private living space. More than just everyday needs, these factors can have a serious impact on individual health. ... Literature suggests social,
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