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Learning module: Dermatoses in pregnancy
Access the dermatoses in pregnancy learning module. The purpose of the module is to help medical students develop a clinical approach to the evaluation and initial management of patients presenting with specific dermatoses of pregnancy.
Probing pityriasis rosea in pregnancy
Read the January 19, 2022 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on pityriasis rosea in pregnancy.
Key messaging in social media about acne
By communicating these key messages on acne, you can help position the specialty while increasing your credibility and raising the profile of your practice. These include the causes of acne, how to care for it, and treatment options.
Acne clinical guideline
Access the Academy's guidelines of care for acne vulgaris. This page provides convenient, at-a-glance highlights from the full guidelines, providing dermatologists with the most important clinical information.
Problematic in pregnancy?
Dermatologists discuss the safety of common dermatologic drugs in pregnant patients. ... Feature ... By Jan Bowers, Contributing Writer, June 1, 2023 Few mourned the end of the FDA’s pregnancy risk letter categories for prescription and biologic drug labeling in 2015. In addition to being an oversimplified distillation of available
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
September 13, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Sept. 13, 2023 ... Are psoriasis biologics safe during conception, pregnancy? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Promising therapeutic developments for cutaneous lupus erythematosus: Interfering with interferon – Part II – Focus
Stress^2 + Hormones^2 = Acne^2
Learn more about Stress + Hormones = Acne at aad.org
Acne: The drought is over
After years of recycling the same ingredients, dermatologists have novel acne treatments and formulations available — with more on the horizon. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, assistant managing editor, February 1, 2021 Over the past few years, an incredible amount of innovation has taken place for the treatment of
Can topical ketoconazole tip the scales for acne vulgaris?
Read the October 21, 2020 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on topical ketoconazole and acne vulgaris.
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
Clinical information
See information about measles, including how dermatologists recognize the disease, how contagious it is, risks and complications associated with the disease, and complications of pregnancy.
The pregnant pause in cutaneous lymphoma
Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma during pregnancy presents unique challenges in preventing disease progression and maintaining fetal viability. Many standard therapies used in the non-gravid state are contraindicated; topical steroids, phototherapy, and interferon are considered safe options. A multidisciplinary approach is necessary for optimal management.
Got milk? Got acne?
I loved to drink milk as a kid – I would guzzle it. I was on the chunky side, so my mother encouraged me to have skim milk to cut down on the calories. I never really cared for it, but she did the shopping. As a teenager I also
Talking points: Benzene found in acne care products
The Academy has developed key messages for dermatologists regarding the Valisure report that found the chemical benzene in acne products containing benzoyl peroxide.
Learning module: Acne and rosacea
Explore the acne and rosacea learning module. The purpose of the module is to help medical students develop a clinical approach to the evaluation and initial management of patients who present with suspicious lesions.
Acne necrotica: A real head-scratcher
Acne necrotica is a puzzling, under-recognized disorder that may be very distressing for afflicted patients. Further research into the pathogenesis of this lymphocytic folliculitis is warranted so that more specific therapies can be developed.
Adherence to acne treatments: Flipped sides of the coin for physicians and patients
It takes a motivated, dedicated patient to adhere to their prescribed acne regimen. According to Moradi Tuchayi et al, primary nonadherence occurs when the medication is not even started.
A novel sebum inhibitor for acne vulgaris: A slick maneuver
What a pleasure it is to think about a novel treatment for acne! Honestly, have you gotten excited learning that the “same old, same old” is now available in a cloth or foam?
A potentially effective itsy-bitsy therapy for spider angiomas: Topical timolol
Spider angiomas are common lesions that may be secondary to underlying conditions, notably pregnancy or chronic liver disease. Although destructive modalities such as lasers are highly effective, topical timolol may be a valuable option for those who prefer a nonsurgical approach to therapy.
An acne vaccine to make patients happy CAMPers?
When walking back to my office after receiving my flu shot, I thought about how wonderful it be to have a preventive therapy for common dermatologic disorders such as acne. That may not be so far-fetched.
Say it ain’t so: Dark chocolate exacerbates acne!
Diet and acne has always been controversial. When I was a child I heard that pizza and chocolate could lead to break-outs; over time that was relegated to be a myth (thank goodness).
Acne supplement
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How to treat acne
Board-certified dermatologist offers skin care advice to help you get the best results from your acne treatment ROSEMONT, Ill. (November 17, 2022) — Acne is the most common skin condition in the United States, affecting up to 50 million Americans annually. As your body’s largest organ, it’s important to take
You’ll want these new, updated acne guidelines from JAAD
As part of its commitment to promote dermatologic research and ensure the highest-quality patient care, the Academy published updated guidelines of care for the management of acne vulgaris on Jan. 30.
April 10, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 10, 2024 ... Whey protein consumption and acne severity in men with acne DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Anticipating Iceland — Ice-pack dermatosis Derm Coding Consult : CMS creates permanent
JAKne is on the horizon
Read the July 27, 2022 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on JAK and acne.
Acne/rosacea
Putting muscle into isotretinoin laboratory testing isn’t chopped liver! Stress2 + Hormones2 = Acne2 The rosy reality of coffee Why we do what we do Scarred by dogma: Revising recommendations for surgery and isotretinoin use A novel sebum inhibitor for acne vulgaris: A slick maneuver Got milk? Got acne? Low
Few words make a dermatologist grimace more than ‘iPLEDGE.’
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, August 1, 2024 Since its inception in 2005, the rigorous and often unyielding pregnancy risk mitigation program has made treating cystic acne a true challenge. While we all support safe use
American Academy of Dermatology issues updated guidelines for the management of acne
Both newly approved and well-established treatments recommended ROSEMONT, Ill. (Jan. 31, 2024) — Acne is the most common skin condition in the United States, affecting nearly 50 million Americans each year, with symptoms usually beginning in puberty. Acne affects 85% of adolescents and can also often begin or continue in
Think that DIY acne trick is helping? Here’s what dermatologists want you to know
Board-certified dermatologist provides tips for clearer skin ahead of Acne Awareness Month ROSEMONT, Ill. (May 27, 2025) — Acne is one of the most common skin conditions, affecting nearly 85% of people at some point in their lives. With people increasingly turning to social media for skin care advice, at-home
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
Clinical guidelines
Access the Academy's resources on clinical guidelines. These include guidelines on acne, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, skin cancers, surgery, and more.
What’s new in the management of acne vulgaris?
Clinical Applications ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, May 1, 2024 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, DermWorld ... Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, talks with John
July 2, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 2, 2025 ... Isotretinoin for seborrheic dermatitis DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Turning our attention to melanoma risk in Turner syndrome CMS updates MUE limit for Ameluz — Effective July
February 26, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / February 26, 2025 ... 5-FU in patients with squamous cell carcinoma in situ DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Living with trimethylaminuria — Research awaiting the smell of success Do topical corticosteroids
Learning module: Newborn skin disease: birthmarks
Access the newborn skin disease: birthmarks learning module. The purpose of the module is to help medical students develop a clinical approach to the evaluation and initial management of patients who present with acne and/or rosacea.
Fifty shades of black salve
Diet and acne has always been controversial. When I was a child I heard that pizza and chocolate could lead to break-outs; over time that was relegated to be a myth (thank goodness).
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
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
How to treat a deep, painful pimple at home
Acne tips from a board-certified dermatologist ROSEMONT, Ill. (October 18, 2023) — Acne can be bothersome, especially when you have a deep, painful pimple, which is caused by nodular or cystic acne. Unlike other forms of acne, such as whiteheads or blackheads, acne nodules and cysts develop deep under your
Burden of Skin Disease briefs
Access briefs on the skin diseases examined in the 2016 Burden of Skin Disease report. These briefs cover a large variety of conditions, including acne, congenital abnormalities, drug eruptions, conditions of the hair and nails, psoriasis, rosocea, skin cancer, wounds, and more.
Forever young with chocolate
Recently we discussed how dark chocolate can exacerbate acne. How many times have you heard a patient complain that it’s just not fair – they’re getting wrinkles and are still breaking out? Here is some good news!
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
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
This month's news from across the specialty
What's hot ... October 1, 2021 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Mallory Abate, MD, FAAD We all know how frustrating it can be when a patient’s acne returns after isotretinoin, requiring them to undergo
Full disclosure
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, June 1, 2023 Many of you know that I am married to an ob-gyn, so treating pregnant patients has always been easy for me. Even in the middle of the night,
Deeper thoughts about acne keloidalis nuchae
DermWorld Insights and Inquiries ... By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD, February 1, 2026 Vol. 8, No. 2 Wallace Clark taught me the truism that thinking often ceases when a diagnosis is rendered. The clinical diagnosis of acne keloidalis nuchae (AKN) is straightforward. Embarrassingly, I had not given much thought
iPLEDGE changes
Ask the Expert ... By Apoorva Stull, Senior Manager, Advocacy Communications, April 1, 2024 DermWorld ... interviews John Barbieri, MD, MBA, FAAD, co-chair of the Academy’s Acne Guidelines Workgroup, about important changes to the iPLEDGE program. DermWorld : In a win for the AADA, dermatologists, and their patients, the FDA
November 19, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Nov. 19, 2025 ... Benefits and harms of 42 chronic urticaria interventions DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : The aryl hydrocarbon receptor — Tapinarof is taking off Switching biologics in patients with
How aligned are Redditor-driven recommendations with the current AAD acne guidelines?
Clinical Applications ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, October 1, 2024 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, DermWorld ... Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, talks with Justin
June 1, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 1, 2022 ... What’s new in adult acne over the last two years? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Granulomatous cheilitis — Back to the Future Derm Coding Consult : Cigna’s
What dermatology practices need to know about laws protecting pregnant and lactating employees
Legally Speaking ... Robert M. Portman, JD, MPP, is a health care attorney with Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville, in Washington, D.C. ... By Ben Tesdahl, JD, LLM, Jason Qu, JD, and Rob Portman, JD, MPP, September 1, 2024 Every month , DermWorld ... covers legal issues in "Legally Speaking."
June 14, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 14, 2023 ... Truncal acne in young adults DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Teatime for radiation dermatitis (and beyond) Comorbidities of keloid and hypertrophic scars Misconceptions about biosimilars in dermatology
December 21, 2022 DermWorld Weekly
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Dec. 21, 2022 ... Isotretinoin and the risk of psychiatric events in acne patients DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Holiday greeting 2022 Risk of skin cancer in patients with chronic cutaneous
January 25, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Jan. 25, 2023 ... Is topical spironolactone effective for acne? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : The ironclad promise of ferroptosis Topical lidocaine-prilocaine vs. ice packs for laser hair removal Efficacy of
February 25, 2026
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Feb. 25, 2026 ... Acne relapse after isotretinoin treatment DermWorld What’s Hot: cSCC and adjuvant radiation therapy Where to inject botulinum toxin for ‘bunny lines’ Predictors of drug survival of biologics
August 31, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Aug. 31, 2022 ... Isotretinoin lab monitoring in acne treatment DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Metformin mania — Is it an adequate chemopreventive agent for skin cancer? Monkeypox: A dermatologic primer
June
Issue ... June January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... Full disclosure What’s hot ... This month’s news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ... 2023 Allergen of the year: Lanolin Feature ... Problematic
April 8, 2026
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 8, 2026 ... Does oral spironolactone improve acne in women? DermWorld What’s Hot: mRNA COVID vaccine and immune checkpoint inhibitor response Herbal medicines for psoriasis Efficacy of PDT and fractional
September 4, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / September 4, 2024 ... Most effective treatment for moderate-to-severe acne DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Periocular hypopigmentation of the elderly — A new POTUS dermatosis? Berdazimer gel in patients with molluscum
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
May 17, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 17, 2023 ... What topical psoriasis treatments do patients prefer? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Leadership succession — Sunrise, sunset FDA extends approval of at-home pregnancy tests under iPLEDGE CDC
May 13, 2026
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 13, 2026 ... Beyond isotretinoin: Systemic therapies for acne DermWorld What’s Hot: Difamilast approval for pediatric AD patients UK recommends additional actions to minimize suicide risk from finasteride, dutasteride A
July 1, 2026
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 1, 2026 ... Spironolactone for acne in females: Evidence and recommendations DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Human papillomavirus 42 — Putting a finger on the pathogenesis of digital papillary adenocarcinomas
Changes to iPLEDGE
Moving the needle ... By Victoria Houghton, Managing Editor, November 1, 2021 DermWorld ... breaks down the latest highlights of AADA advocacy activities at the federal and state legislative and regulatory level. As many dermatologists are all too aware, iPLEDGE is a distribution program designed to prevent pregnancies in patients
Idiopathic facial aseptic granuloma — Have we met?
I’m racking my brain wondering if I have ever seen a case of idiopathic facial aseptic granuloma (IFAG)– I know that I never made the diagnosis because I had never heard the term until I read the first reference. I surmise that I have seen and misdiagnosed it as an
What's hot?
What's hot ... August 23, 2018 In this monthly column, members of the ... Dermatology World Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Mallory Abate, MD ... Are you over-checking labs for your acne patients on isotretinoin? An article from the ... JAAD’ s Best of
June 19, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 19, 2024 ... Neuropsychiatric diagnoses after isotretinoin initiation in pediatric acne patients DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Advances in pruritus therapeutics — It’s Greek to us Efficacy of treatment options
June 2, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 2, 2021 ... Acne and enthesitis: Is there an association? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Touching on contact pemphigus and pemphigus-like eruptions due to imiquimod Derm Coding Consult : Applying
July 31, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 31, 2024 ... Does an increase in omega-3 fatty acids improve acne? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Which treatment modality of pyogenic granuloma is worth its weight in salt? Is
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... May 1, 2023 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Avery LaChance, MD, MPH, FAAD Despite previously published studies refuting the risk of inflammatory bowel disease with isotretinoin use, patients and families commonly
March 19, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 19, 2025 ... Association between actinic keratosis treatments and use of antihypertensives? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Mastering dermatology Laser and energy treatments for acne scarring Efficacy of upadacitinib vs.
July 14, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 14, 2021 ... Acne scarring treatments: What’s most effective? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Assessing the significance of a L ong- D eveloped H abit — The role of LDH
May 29, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 29, 2024 ... Isotretinoin plus desloratadine vs. isotretinoin alone in patients with acne DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Reflections on infantile perianal pyramidal protrusion and Hippocrates AADA president delivers powerful
May 15, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 15, 2024 ... Sexual dysfunction with 5-alpha reductase inhibitors for androgenetic alopecia DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Acne necrotica — A real head-scratcher Benzoyl peroxide in acne: Risk of acute
June 10, 2026
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 10, 2026 ... Suicidality reports in acne patients treated with isotretinoin, antidepressants Academy praises FDA for approving new sunscreen ingredient DermWorld What’s Hot: Treating isotretinoin-induced myalgias Ruxolitinib cream vs. triamcinolone
December 13, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Dec. 13, 2023 ... Isotretinoin exposure and risk of adverse male sexual health outcomes in acne patients DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Sparking the interest in Spark nevus Metronidazole for patients
April 16, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 16, 2025 ... Is isotretinoin linked to psychiatric events for acne patients? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : The not-so-full body skin examination What every dermatologist should know about measles Is
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,
May 10, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 10, 2023 ... Is spironolactone use for acne associated with increased risk for venous thromboembolism? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : PRAME sets its eyes on the road to fame How
April 30, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 30, 2025 Efficacy of spironolactone in treating patients with acne DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : A tale of two disorders of hypopigmentation — The potential role of Cutibacterium acnes dysbiosis
April 19, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 19, 2023 ... Acne scars: Low-dose oral isotretinoin monotherapy vs. combined therapy with picosecond laser DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : No longer flailing with Flegel disease Academy mourns the passing
This month's news from across the specialty
What's hot ... November 1, 2020 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Mallory Abate, MD A novel topical antiandrogen, clascoterone cream, has been shown to be effective for the treatment of acne, according to a
LED light therapy illuminated
The expanding role of LED therapy in acne and alopecia ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Senior Editor , September 1, 2026 LED therapy has stepped firmly into the spotlight. Part of the growing field of photobiomodulation (PBM), which includes low-level laser therapy, light-emitting diodes (LED), and red-light therapy, LED
July 10, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 10, 2024 ... Efficacy of probiotics in the treatment of patients with acne DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Vasculitis on the run Cosmetic tattoos, permanent makeup may cause allergic contact
April 28, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 28, 2021 ... Acne: Clindamycin-tretinoin vs. benzoyl peroxide-adapalene DermWorld Insights and Inquiries: Do not get burned by missing Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome Is daylight photodynamic therapy effective for actinic keratosis?
August 14, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / August 14, 2024 ... Potassium monitoring among female acne patients treated with spironolactone DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Taking a hard look at eosinophilic fasciitis on its golden anniversary Allergic contact
May 24, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 24, 2023 ... Mood changes in adolescent patients taking isotretinoin DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Tinea gone wild — The emergence of Trichophyton indotineae as a global phenomenon Successful dose
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October 16, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / October 16, 2024 ... High levels of benzene detected in OTC acne treatments DermWorld Insights and Inquiries: Homing in on hornerin — Breaking down the barrier to understand its crucial role
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What is being recommended to patients on social media?
Facts at your Fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, October 1, 2023 Social media is abundant with skin care advice. A recent ... JAAD cross-sectional analysis of acne treatments on YouTube found that up to 91% of teens report using social media to access health information. However, who is
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
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July 9, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 9, 2025 ... Do at-home LED devices for acne work? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Standard postoperative wound care practice may be all wet Academy mourns the passing of Ronald
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... April 1, 2023 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Mallory Abate, MD, FAAD The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has released updated guidance on the diagnosis and management of head lice (
Actinic keratosis guideline
Access information on the Academy's guidelines of care for actinic keratosis. This page provides convenient, at-a-glance highlights from the full guidelines, providing dermatologists with the most important clinical information.
Reconstruction after skin cancer resection clinical guideline
Access information on the Academy's guidelines of care for reconstruction after skin cancer resection. The guideline provides evidence-based recommendations for surgical reconstruction after resection of skin cancer once clear margins have been achieved.
July 24, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 24, 2024 ... Is there an association between benzoyl peroxide use and increased blood benzene levels? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Pancreatic panniculitis — Getting spooked by ghost cells AADA
Benzene in consumer products
What dermatologists and patients should know. ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, April 1, 2025 From dry shampoo to acne medication — benzene, a known human carcinogen, has been detected in multiple cosmetic and cutaneous products over the past several years. ... The International Agency for Research on
February 23, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Feb. 23, 2022 ... Frontal fibrosing alopecia: The effects of sunscreens and moisturizers DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : The vexing verruciform xanthoma DermWorld Young Physician Focus : The patient experience —
January 6, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Jan. 6, 2021 ... Managing pain in hidradenitis suppurativa patients: A proposed algorithm DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Itching to see if polymerase chain reaction mite be the future of diagnosing
April 13, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 13, 2022 ... Is there an association between isotretinoin and adverse neuropsychiatric outcomes? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Early recognition of rituximab-induced late onset neutropenia is essential 2022 Academy election
February 28, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Feb. 28, 2024 ... Ciclosporin vs. methotrexate for young patients with atopic dermatitis DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Taming toxic erythema of chemotherapy with high-dose vitamin D Moisturizing cream with 20%
Not the usual suspects
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... Drugs you never thought you’d use in dermatology ... Drugs you never thought you’d use in dermatology ... By Jan Bowers, contributing writer ... Young dermatologists quickly become familiar with mainstays of treatment such as antibiotics,
March 3, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 3, 2021 ... The latest on the association between diet and acne DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Time to reassess messing around with steroids and psoriasis Is intralesional 5-FU effective
March 30, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 30, 2022 ... The rankings are in: Minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride for male androgenetic alopecia DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Bowel-associated dermatosis-arthritis syndrome (BADAS) — The story behind the acronym
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
November 29, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Nov. 29, 2023 ... Effects of probiotic supplementation in adults with atopic dermatitis DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Sweet sounds of the "SKINphony" — Incorporating music into daily dermatologic practice Is
July 23, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 23, 2025 ... How to recognize a difficult squamous cell carcinoma DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Sebaceous carcinoma — Double trouble Exploring novel therapies for acne scar treatment Survival after
November 6, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / November 6, 2024 ... Do UV nail lamps increase cancer risk? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries: Lipoid proteinosis’ weak, hoarse cry is crying for targeted therapeutic intervention FDA warns against use or
January 15, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / January 15, 2025 ... Tretinoin vs. other topical therapies for photoaging DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Dupilumab treatment of bullous pemphigoid — Hoping for approval on the double DermWorld Coding Consult:
April 27, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 27, 2022 ... A novel treatment for molluscum contagiosum? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Eye-opening news about oxymetazoline Trends in prescribing spironolactone for acne, HS in adolescents Racial biases in
June 24, 2026
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 24, 2026 ... Skin care ingredients recommended by cosmetic dermatologists DermWorld What’s Hot: Fusion gene rearrangement in advanced melanoma Severe psoriasis relapse following tralokinumab for atopic dermatitis Is timolol gel
May 27, 2026
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 27, 2026 ... 5-fluorouracil and calcipotriene for actinic keratosis, keratinocyte carcinoma DermWorld What’s Hot: Imiquimod vs. radiotherapy for lentigo maligna Oral oxybutynin chloride, biologics for hidradenitis suppurativa Topical metformin vs.
Primary key messages
Whether it’s rashes, wrinkles, psoriasis, or melanoma, skin issues can have a serious impact on your health and well-being. What you see happening with your skin can be a helpful indicator of what’s happening inside your body.
August 5, 2026
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / August 5, 2026 ... Spironolactone for female pattern hair loss in younger women DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : The likely Lilliputian meaning of eosinophils in psoriasis Join AADA President Murad Alam
January 10, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Jan. 10, 2024 ... Intralesional MMR vaccine after failure of intralesional Candida antigen in patients with recalcitrant warts DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Beyond disfigurement — The potential for keratinocyte carcinoma
March 12, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 12, 2025 ... GLP-1RA medications and hair loss DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Antihypertensive agents and eczema — New data for older patients Combined oral contraceptives may be beneficial for
July 5, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 5, 2023 ... Petroleum jelly: Safety, myths, and misconceptions DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Reflections on reflectance confocal microscopy for diagnosing benign lichenoid keratoses Managing CLE with JAK inhibitors Homelessness
August 2, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / August 2, 2023 ... Isotretinoin for seborrheic dermatitis: A review DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Cellular neurothekeoma: A tribute to Barnhill and Mihm and a remembrance of Martin C. Mihm Jr.,
October 21, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / October 21, 2020 ... Can medical scribes boost physician profits? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Can topical ketoconazole tip the scales for acne vulgaris? Providing equitable dermatologic care for people with
February 4, 2026
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Feb. 4, 2026 ... Safety of oral minoxidil in pediatric patients DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Deeper thoughts about acne keloidalis nuchae Perioperative strategies for advanced melanoma, nonmelanoma skin cancers Characteristics
May 6, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 6, 2020 ... What dermatologic hazards are COVID-19 health care workers facing? DW Insights and Inquiries: Working up pernio — How far should you dip your toe in the water?
August 19, 2026
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / August 19, 2026 ... Potassium hydroxide vs. diclofenac for actinic keratosis DermWorld What’s Hot: Increase in tanning for Gen Z Tirzepatide-associated morbilliform drug eruption Energy-based devices for acne in skin of
New treatments for HIV and other STIs provide hope for better quality of life
Dermatologist discusses emerging treatments in LGBTQ+ healthcare SAN DIEGO (March 8, 2024) — LGBTQ+ individuals have unique skin care needs, including concerns about sexually transmitted infections (STI), like HIV, as well as acne and hair growth and removal, especially relating to hormone replacement therapy. With over 14 million U.S. adults
April 6, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 6, 2022 ... A comprehensive review of rosacea treatments DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : "Stepping up" to off-label dosing of biologics Improving itch in prurigo nodularis patients What acne treatments
December 20, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Dec. 20, 2023 ... Surgical excision vs. 5-FU vs. PDT in treating Bowen’s disease DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Holiday Greeting 2023 Association between JAK inhibitors and acne Risk of mortality
Topical minocycline for acne: A good Idea?
Concerns about the safety of minocycline have been increasing over the past two decades, with rare, serious adverse immunologic reactions including DRESS syndrome, pneumonitis, nephritis, autoimmune hepatitis, and a lupus-like syndrome.
July 1, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 1, 2020 ... Derm Coding Consult : E/M coding — What has changed? DW Insights and Inquiries : Spironolactone — An increasingly recognized hero in acne therapy Is it ethical
Spironolactone: An increasingly recognized hero in acne therapy
Read the July 1, 2020 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on spironolactone.
iPLEDGE
Learn more about the mandatory program designed to prevent pregnancies in females taking isotretinoin and to prevent pregnant females from taking isotretinoin, and how to enroll. Apply for an exemption or review the penalties for non-compliance with iPLEDGE.
The future of skin aging may be found in the kitchen: 2026 American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting to highlight latest advancements in skin, hair, and nails
Leading dermatologists to present research and insights into hair health, acne, and chronic inflammatory conditions such as psoriasis and atopic dermatitis DENVER, COLO. (March 27, 2026) — As interest grows in how lifestyle factors can influence people’s appearance, dermatologists are taking a closer look at how diet may affect the
American Academy of Dermatology statement on Benzoyl Peroxide in OTC Personal Care Products
American Academy of Dermatology President Susan C. Taylor, MD, FAAD ROSEMONT, Ill. (March 24, 2025) — Recent reports have noted that benzoyl peroxide, a common acne-fighting ingredient available by prescription and over the counter, has the potential to break down into benzene. The American Academy of Dermatology is committed to
Applying the 2021 E/M coding concepts in everyday practice – Part 4
Part four of the AADA’s clinical vignettes focuses on the application of coding concepts related to E/M encounters. These clinical vignettes demonstrate how chronicity and severity impacts the level of service provided.
iPLEDGE update: Changes ahead
Strong advocacy efforts have prompted new changes to the program. What do they mean for you and your patients? ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, August 1, 2024 Since 2005, isotretinoin has only been available through an FDA-mandated Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) program implemented to monitor
FDA agrees to implement AADA’s iPLEDGE recommendations
Moving the needle ... By Apoorva Stull, Senior Manager, Advocacy Communications, May 1, 2024 DermWorld ... breaks down the latest highlights of AADA advocacy activities at the federal and state legislative and regulatory level. The FDA agreed to require significant Academy-recommended changes to the iPLEDGE program that will alleviate administrative
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
January 31, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Jan. 31, 2024 ... Dupilumab vs. upadacitinib for atopic dermatitis DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Early-onset hypertension associated with extensive capillary malformations — A new worry to raise dermatologists’ blood pressure
February
Issue ... February January February March April May June July August September October November View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... All you need is love. What’s hot ... This month’s news from across the specialty DermWorld Insights and Inquiries ... Deeper thoughts about acne keloidalis
September
Issue ... September January February March April May June July August September October November View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... Let there be light What’s hot ... This month’s news from across the specialty DermWorld Insights and Inquiries ... Immune checkpoint inhibitor-induced lipodystrophy: Another affront
October
Issue ... October January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... We all know. What’s hot ... This month’s news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ... How aligned are Redditor-driven recommendations with the current
June 8, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 8, 2022 ... The administrative burden of prescribing isotretinoin DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Sweating over acquired idiopathic generalized anhidrosis AADA counters IPMG objections to iPLEDGE improvements Actinic keratosis guidelines
May
Issue ... May January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... Life is not always pretty. What’s hot ... This month’s news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ... What’s new in the management of
Read all about it: Dermatology's media impact
Facts at your Fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, April 1, 2019 There’s nothing fake about this news: In 2018, the Academy generated nearly 9 billion media impressions in print and online. Despite the unpredictability of the current media landscape, the specialty’s public impact has remained stable with a
Skin in the news
Facts at your Fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, content specialist, April 2, 2018 In 2017, the Academy generated more than 8.8 billion media impressions in print and online — akin to reaching each person in the United States more than 26 times. Nevertheless, the year’s overall total marked a slight
Dermatology antibiotic prescription trends
Facts at your fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, November 1, 2019 As antibiotic resistance has increasingly captured the attention of the media and global health organizations, physicians have found themselves under more pressure to monitor their antibiotic prescription habits. Although overall antibiotic prescribing by dermatologists decreased by 36.6%
Dermatology doubles media presence in 2020
Facts at your fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, August 1, 2021 Last year, dermatology-related topics generated a record-breaking 36 billion print, broadcast, and online media impressions — more than double the total coverage in 2019. This sharp increase is likely tied to COVID-19, specifically news items on COVID-related
Dermatology snags the spotlight
Facts at your fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, April 1, 2020 Dermatology remained a hot news topic in 2019, generating a record 13.2 billion print, broadcast, and online media impressions — a 48% increase from last year. Web traffic to public content on the newly updated AAD.org also
An appetite for healthy skin
Take the short quiz below to evaluate your knowledge of diet's impact on the skin. ... November 1, 2020 Diet and the skin ... Can you separate fact from fiction? Put your knowledge to the test. ... Exclusion diets can clear patients' atopic dermatitis. ... True or false? ... Dietary
Academy response to benzene petition on benzoyl peroxide products
ROSEMONT (March 8, 2024) — The American Academy of Dermatology Association is aware of a recent petition filed with the FDA describing formation of benzene in products containing benzoyl peroxide that are exposed to elevated temperatures. The American Academy of Dermatology Association and its members are committed to the health
Dermatology maintains strong media presence
Facts at your fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, June 1, 2022 Last year, dermatology-related topics generated 26.4 billion print, broadcast, and online media impressions. While coverage of skin cancer and acne has historically garnered the most media attention year to year, skin care and medical dermatology emerged as
Journal of Investigative Dermatology
Cutting giant congenital nevi down to size molecularly I never wanted chaperones — until now An acne vaccine to make patients happy CAMPers? The rosy reality of coffee Aha! The iodide paradox now makes sense! A future therapeutic Harlequin Romance? A string of (clinical) pearls about drug-induced linear IgA disease
Educating the public — Your expertise is essential
Last March, COVID-19 shut down the nation. But after 300,000,000 (and counting) COVID-19 vaccinations, we are opening up again; headed in a positive direction. Throughout it all, the public have learned that dermatologists are the experts on new and emerging science relating to the skin manifestations of the coronavirus —
July 8, 2026
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 8, 2026 ... Potassium monitoring in older females taking spironolactone DermWorld What’s Hot: Preoperative antibiotic prophylaxis and penicillin allergy Topical vs. systemic corticosteroids for DRESS syndrome Which JAK inhibitor shows
Tailor-made care
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... Experts discuss the benefits of personalized treatment plans for patients with hidradenitis suppurativa ... Experts discuss the benefits of personalized treatment plans for patients with hidradenitis suppurativa ... By Jan Bowers, contributing writer Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) was once
Evaluation and management in 2021: Part 2
Cracking the code ... Dr. Miller, who is in private practice in Yorba Linda, California, represents the American Academy of Dermatology on the AMA-CPT Advisory Committee. ... By Alexander Miller, MD, October 1, 2020 Test your knowledge: Evaluation and management in 2021: Part 2 ... Take the quiz to see
Learning about skin health, acne, and sun protection, oh my
Learn how Erica Aukerman, BS, and the Indiana University School of Medicine’s Dermatology Student Interest Group collaborated with Girls’ STEM Institute to teach them about their skin.
iPLEDGE changes
Ask the Expert ... By Victoria Houghton, Managing Editor, July 1, 2023 DermWorld ... spoke to Stephanie Croney, JD, assistant director of regulatory policy for the American Academy of Dermatology Association (AADA), about the recent FDA advisory committee meeting on recommended changes to the iPLEDGE REMS program. DermWorld : Recently,
Isotretinoin and diabetes: Of familiarity and surprise
Read the July 6, 2022 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on isotretinoin and diabetes.
iPLEDGE advocacy updates
These member communications track the Academy's ongoing advocacy efforts for the dermatology specialty on the iPLEDGE Program, including calls to suspend the program during the transition to new rules.
First joint guidelines of care for hidradenitis suppurativa issued by American Academy of Dermatology and Hidradenitis Suppurativa Foundation
ROSEMONT, Ill. (Oct. 20, 2026) — Over 3 million people have been diagnosed with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) in the United States and today, the ... American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) and the ... Hidradenitis Suppurativa Foundation (HSF) have published the first-ever joint ... guidelines for the management and care of
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.
AAD highlights your expertise during awareness months
When a dermatology-related awareness month rolls around, the AAD makes sure to capitalize on the opportunity to let the public know that only a board-certified dermatologist has the expertise necessary to treat skin, hair, and nail conditions.
This month's news from across the specialty
What's hot ... February 1, 2022 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Craig Burkhart, MD, MPH, MSBS, FAAD Food portion sizes are getting bigger and so are Americans. Obesity is associated with many dermatologic diseases
Does he or doesn’t he? Only his oncologist knows for sure!
By Warren R. Heymann, MD July 17, 2017 Repigmented hair overlying melanoma in situ of scalp. Slowly darkening patch of previously white hair on superior scalp. ... Credit: ... JAAD I’m racking my brain wondering if I have ever seen a case of idiopathic facial aseptic granuloma (IFAG) — I
Essentials of in-office compounding
In Practice ... By Faiza Wasif, MPH, practice management manager and Natasha Pattanshetti, JD, MPH, regulatory policy manager, June 1, 2018 As a dermatologist, you have probably compounded medications at some point during your clinical career. Skin conditions, such as acne, psoriasis, and warts, are often successfully treated using compounded
Malassezia folliculitis: Simultaneously seen and invisible
If a rash could commiserate with Amos, the accused murderess Roxie Hart’s husband in the musical Chicago, Pityrosporum folliculitis (PF) would be a leading candidate. I have diagnosed it, but how many times have I missed it?
State law and teratogenic medications
Patient access to teratogenic medications may be impacted by state abortion access laws. The Academy has resources for members who prescribe teratogenic medications, and for patients who may need access to reproductive health services.
Procedures and the pregnant patient
Dermatologists discuss the risks and benefits of performing dermatologic procedures on pregnant and lactating patients. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Managing Editor, May 1, 2025 With the ethical considerations on conducting clinical trials on pregnant and lactating women — and the often-limited data available on treatment safety — it’s
September 5
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FDA Implements AADA’s iPLEDGE recommendations
Changes alleviate administrative burdens for dermatologists and their patients WASHINGTON (Dec. 5, 2023) — The FDA agreed to require important American Academy of Dermatology’s (AAD) recommended changes to the iPLEDGE program that will alleviate administrative burdens for dermatologists. ... "Because of the AAD’s relentless advocacy over two years, the FDA has
FDA agrees to implement AADA’s iPLEDGE recommendations
The FDA agreed to require significant Academy-recommended changes to the iPLEDGE program that will alleviate administrative burdens for dermatologists. The AADA has been fighting for these changes since 2021 when the FDA transitioned to a new iPLEDGE platform that malfunctioned and disrupted treatment for many patients.
iPLEDGE advocacy
The Academy advocates on behalf of dermatologists and patients for improvements to the iPLEDGE program. The Academy has recommended a number of changes to the program since its relaunch in December 2021. Some of these changes have been adopted, while others remain under discussion.
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)
A ‘pregnant pause’ is necessary before concluding on the obstetric risk of vitiligo
Learn more about A ‘pregnant pause’ is necessary before concluding on the obstetric risk of vitiligo at aad.org
September 18, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / September 18, 2024 ... Spironolactone for alopecia: Blood pressure changes DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : The appropriate dermatologic response when considering the capillary malformation-arteriovenous malformation syndrome — Fast flow to referral
March 13
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Advocacy Update Feb 10, 2026
The AADA, in collaboration with the allergy specialty societies, demanded that the FDA preserve patient access to high-quality patch testing haptens.
Evaluation and management in 2021: Part 4
Cracking the code ... Dr. Miller, who is in private practice in Yorba Linda, California, represents the American Academy of Dermatology on the AMA-CPT Advisory Committee. ... By Alexander Miller, MD, December 1, 2020 Jan. 1, 2021: A new structure for reporting office and other outpatient evaluation and management (E/M)
December 6, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Dec. 6, 2023 ... iPLEDGE wins: FDA to implement AADA’s recommendations DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Aquagenic pruritus and polycythemia vera: Still valid (and mysterious) after all these years Treatment access
AADA pressure on FDA results in iPLEDGE wins
As a result of the Academy’s advocacy efforts, the FDA held a joint advisory committee meeting to discuss ways to minimize the burden of the iPLEDGE REMS program on patients and dermatologists while maintaining safe use of isotretinoin oral capsules for patients.
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)
Advocacy Update June 16, 2026
Following ongoing advocacy by AADA over 20 years, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) finalized approval of bemotrizinol, at concentrations up to 6%, to the list of permitted active ingredients for over-the-counter sunscreen products.
Direct-to-consumer telemedicine websites: Caveat emptor, a prediction, and proposal
Two weeks ago, I experienced pain extending from my right groin to my buttock to the degree that I almost could not bear weight. I felt as though I was 90, and if anyone saw my gait, they would have reached that conclusion. If there were an app for my
Pregnant with possibility: Rituximab prophylaxis for pemphigoid gestationis
I was taken aback by the report of anhydramnios in two women with pemphigoid gestationis (PG) resulting in the death of the newborn babies within days of birth. Each child died of sepsis. (1)
April 17
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February 12, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / February 12, 2025 ... Is there an association between metformin use and the risk of nonmelanoma skin cancer? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Making a pitch for the C-reactive protein/albumin ratio
Cut it out!
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, May 1, 2025 For most of us, our first instinct after diagnosing a melanoma is to cut it out quickly and definitively. For thin melanomas, this response is still usually appropriate;
Advocacy Update March 17, 2026
The AADA continues to encourage the FDA to implement the updated changes to the iPLEDGE program and continues to advocate for changes to Medicare Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) governing the use of superficial radiation therapy.
Dermatology World Weekly
An archive of issues of DermWorld Weekly.
August 7
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Resorcinol’s resourcefulness in hidradenitis suppurativa
Read the March 22, 2023 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on resorcinol’s resourcefulness in hidradenitis suppurativa.
Boards Fodder: Medical dermatology
Access PDFs from Board Fodder, which are organized into six categories. This page covers medical dermatology
What are the updated guidelines of care for the management of primary cutaneous melanoma?
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, December 3, 2018 In this month’s Acta Eruditorum column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, talks with Susan M. Swetter, MD, and
The rosy reality of coffee
I have never discouraged caffeine in rosacea patients, because of a brilliant study by Jonathan Wilkin that I read early in my residency.
Post-pandemic checklist
The COVID public health emergency has ended. Experts discuss how dermatologists can stay compliant amid a changing policy landscape. ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, June 1, 2024 COVID-19 is "over" — what’s next? ... In May 2023, the Biden Administration announced the end of the COVID-19 public
October 18, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Oct. 18, 2023 ... Risk factors for subsequent primary melanoma in patients with previous melanoma DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Wolf’s isotopic response — Where and when Derm Coding Consult :
What the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) means for dermatologists
Answers in Practice ... By Faiza Wasif, Associate Director, Practice Management, May 1, 2023 Each month, DermWorld ... tackles issues "in practice" for dermatologists. The Biden Administration announced that the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) will be on May 11, 2023. This announcement is both welcome and
October 11, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Oct. 11, 2023 ... Is clascoterone effective for mild hidradenitis suppurativa? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Dermatologists should not be in the dark about kratom How often does scabies treatment fail?
Family planning in dermatology
Dermatologist parents share factors to consider when deciding the right time to start a family. ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, March 1, 2025 Physician parents agree: There is no perfect time to have a baby. ... Pinpointing the right time to start a family is always a
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... March 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 "Greatest Greetings of Todays Dr. Carroll! Taking this opportunity, we would like to cordially invite you to contribute
Dermatology coding essentials part 2: Reporting dermatology procedures and services
Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, Senior Manager, Coding & Reimbursement, June 1, 2026 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld Coding Consult. ... Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . Current Procedural Terminology (CPT ... ® ...
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... June 1, 2023 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Christen Mowad, MD, FAAD The American Academy of Dermatology SPOT Skin Cancer™ program has been very well received and provides a community service
Shades of Shelley: Azithromycin therapy for erythema annulare centrifugum
When I first arrived in Philadelphia in 1984 for my dermatopathology fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania, the most exciting hours of the week were Thursday mornings at the Duhring Conference. Throngs of Delaware Valley dermatologists would attend, listening to the entertaining (and often iconoclastic) pontifications of dermatologic luminaries such
Melanoma clinical guideline
Access information on the Academy's guidelines of care for melanoma. This page provides convenient, at-a-glance highlights from the full guidelines, providing dermatologists with the most important clinical information.
Going green: Environmental cost savings of teledermatology
Facts at your Fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, June 1, 2023 Research shows that health care is a major global driver of climate change, accounting for 5% of a country’s total environmental footprint. As medicine continues to look for ways to reduce its environmental impact, a recent ...
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
Getting to the heart of neonatal lupus erythematosus
Read the July 21, 2021 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on getting to the heart of neonatal lupus erythematosus.
Can topical ketoconazole tip the scales for acne vulgaris?
Read the October 28, 2020 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on looking into the whites of the mouth.
Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis joins the pantheon of erythema nodosum-associated disorders
Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis (IGM) should be considered in inflammatory dermatoses of the breast in women of reproductive age. The diagnosis is confirmed by ruling out inflammatory, infectious, and malignant conditions that clinically mimic the disease. There are an increasing number of reports of IGM accompanied by extramammary manifestations, notably erythema
Vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome: From rupture to rapture?
Read the February 16, 2022 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on Vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.
I would like to host a free skin cancer screening. Where can I get the forms?
Asked and Answered ... June 1, 2023 Hosting an AAD SPOT Skin Cancer ... ™ ... screening is a great way to demonstrate your commitment and passion to the community and to the specialty. The screening program is the Academy’s longest-standing public health program. Since its inception in 1985, dermatologists
What we have learned about E/M coding and reimbursement in 2021
Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, manager, coding & reimbursement, April 1, 2021 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in Derm Coding Consult. ... Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . On Jan. 1, 2021, changes were implemented to
Telemedicine in the time of COVID-19...and beyond
How a novel virus disrupted and transformed health care delivery ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, assistant managing editor, July 1, 2021 Since its beginnings in the late 1960s, telemedicine has been relegated to the periphery of the health care system. Rigid rules around patient location and eligible services, interstate
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
Predicting malignancies in Sweet syndrome has become sweeter
For a disease that was described more than half a century ago, I find it humbling that controversy still swirls around Sweet syndrome (SS), especially for malignancy-associated cases.
April 5, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 5, 2023 ... What’s the effect of probiotics on skin photoaging? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : An appealing step closer to targeted topical therapies Does nicotinamide prevent keratinocyte cancers in
Awareness months highlight dermatologist expertise
A key goal of the Academy is to position dermatologists as the experts in skin, hair, and nail health, and awareness months offer a great opportunity to do just that.
Girls that glow
Learn how Good Skin Knowledge led medical student Chrislene Olukoga, BS, to fun and fulfillment.
April 1, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 1, 2020 ... What to do with iPLEDGE patients during COVID-19 DW Insights and Inquiries : Knuckling down on knuckle pads Medicare offers physicians advance payments to address COVID-19 cash-flow
September 12
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Understanding how skin impacts self-image
Learn how Good Skin Knowledge helped medical students Erika Malana, BMSc, and Meenu Reddy, BS, foster good skin habits for girl scouts.
Talking to patients about sexually transmitted infections
Dermatologists discuss interview techniques for taking a sexual history and screening for sexually transmitted infections. ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, January 1, 2023 Historically, dermatologists have played a key role in the diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), many of which have skin involvement. What
Varicella-zoster
Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) is a DNA herpesvirus in which primary infection produces varicella (chickenpox).
Scarred by dogma: Revising recommendations for surgery and isotretinoin use
I have had the privilege of prescribing isotretinoin since its release in 1982. Is there any other dermatologic medication that has benefited our patients so greatly?
A dermatologist’s guide to skincare from growing up to glowing up
Board-certified dermatologist (and mom) shares holiday shopping tips for teens and tweens. ROSEMONT, Ill. (Oct. 28, 2025) — As online skincare trends continue to capture the attention of tweens and teens (and major retailers roll out early holiday promotions), an AAD board-certified dermatologist offers guidance to help families cut through
May 9
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Definitions for the medical decision-making elements terminology
Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, manager, coding and reimbursement, February 1, 2021 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in Derm Coding Consult. ... Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . Beginning Jan. 1, 2021, the selection of office
Going from student to teacher
Medical student Vanessa Ramos uses Good Skin Knowledge materials to teach local Girl Scouts about their skin.
May 21, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 21, 2025 ... Factors associated with relapse after isotretinoin treatment DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Fixating on doxycycline-induced fixed drug eruptions Can tattoos increase risk of skin cancer? Methotrexate gel
Skin conditions by the numbers
Find facts and statistics for reporting about dermatology and dermatologic conditions.
October 31
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Building confidence in girls at a young age
Medical student Priya Uppal uses Good Skin Knowledge to introduce STEM to young girls in her community.
2022 DW Insights and Inquiries archive
Explore past issues of DW Insights and Inquiries that were published in 2022.
January 16
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Glow up
How can dermatologists counsel teens, tweens, and their parents on safe skin care practices? ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, February 1, 2025 With the growing popularity of beauty influencers and viral skin care routines, social media is playing an integral role in shaping how people care for
Components of evaluation and management
Cracking the Code ... Dr. Miller, who is in private practice in Yorba Linda, California, represents the American Academy of Dermatology on the AMA-CPT Advisory Committee. ... By Alexander Miller, MD, May 1, 2018 Test your knowledge: Components of evaluation and management ... Take the quiz to see if you're
July 13, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 13, 2022 ... Androgenic skin conditions and hormonal IUDs DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : COVID-19 can nail you in so many ways What does Europe’s tattoo ingredient ban mean for
Aleppo to Zika: 2016’s anxieties may lead to 2017’s dermatoses
If you accept the theory that anxiety leads to stress, which, in turn, aggravates dermatoses, then 2016 has been a banner year for potential stressors.
Support Good Skin Knowledge
Learn about supporting the AAD’s Good Skin Knowledge program, which provides free lesson plans for educators to help teach children important lessons about skin health.
Atopic dermatitis: Up in smoke!
The etiology of atopic dermatitis (AD) is multifactorial, with genetic mutations of the filaggrin mutations affecting barrier function, immunodysregulation of the TH2 pathway, and environmental triggers being of primary importance. AD has long been associated with autoimmune diseases such as vitiligo and alopecia areata.
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... December 1, 2022 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Harry Dao Jr., MD, FAAD One advantage of working in the same practice as your surgeons is the ability to quickly confirm biopsy
Teaching young girls about their skin, and STEM
Learn how medical student Christine Li helped Girl Scouts of Central & Western Massachusetts learn about skin, hair, and nails through Good Skin Knowledge Program.
April 3
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iPLEDGE member feedback
The Academy is collecting member feedback about issues related to the iPLEDGE program.
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,
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
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
Not otherwise specified or not elsewhere classifiable
Learn about the differences in Not Other Specified (NOS) and Not Elsewhere Classifiable (NEC) codes. Understand why you should use one code versus the other in a given scenario.
April 24
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February 10, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Feb. 10, 2021 ... FDA clears device to improve cellulite DermWorld Insights and Inquiries: Leishmania episode 1a — attack of the clones Distance traveled: Dr. Lim’s diversity focus as Academy president
AAD bolsters information about darker skin tones
New and updated content on AAD.org reflects our commitment to providing information for patients across the skin-color spectrum.
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
2023 Allergen of the year: Lanolin
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, June 1, 2023 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, talks with Blair A. Jenkins,
October 21, 2026
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Oct. 21, 2026 ... Adverse events of topical finasteride for androgenetic alopecia DermWorld What’s Hot: Kratom-induced hyperpigmentation AAD member appointed to Physician-Focused Payment Model Technical Advisory Committee AAD releases new HS
The power of teaching
Learn how medical student Jessika Sanz, BS, combined her passion for skin care and teaching.
Self-care starts with skin care
Learn how Meena Reddy, BS, led the Boy Scouts in her community to open up and talk about their skin.
October 7, 2026
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Oct. 7, 2026 ... Isotretinoin and risk of inflammatory bowel disease DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Nevus lipomatosus superficialis needs deeper understanding Cold-sensitive acral hand lesions FDA expands drug approval to
Suggested dermatology topics by month
Promote dermatologic topics to your local media and social media followers throughout the year. This page provides suggested topics that are timely by month or season, with resources that dermatologists can share with their patients.
June 5
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Our public-facing AAD.org content performs strongly
One of the many benefits of the Your Dermatologist Knows consumer positioning strategy is driving traffic to the public-facing pages of the AAD.org website. During the first five months of 2023, over 20 million visitors viewed webpages over 28 million times. In the same timeframe, the Academy updated 31 public
New evaluation and management (E/M) coding changes are coming in 2021 – Practical applications of the 2021 E/M coding changes
Selecting the E/M level of service ... Part 3 of the "E/M coding changes are coming in 2021" series will focus on the practical application of the changes to dermatology-specific encounters based on ... medical decision making (MDM) or ... time . (Review ... part 1 and ... part 2
July 17, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 17, 2024 ... Risk of breast, gynecologic malignancies in women using spironolactone for dermatologic conditions? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Reassuring patients with sclerosing lymphangitis of the penis that they
Your Dermatologist Knows media wins 2024
A key part of Your Dermatologist Knows is pitching stories to media outlets in hopes they’ll run news stories sharing information about the wide breadth of knowledge dermatologists have to their readership. We consider every new story published as a result of our pitches as a win, regardless of whether
Embrace your appearance!
Learn how medical student, Casey Paul Schukow, helps teach local summer camp kids how to appreciate their skin.
Your Dermatologist Knows continues strong social media performance
In total, Your Dermatologist Knows-related social media content generated 84.2 million impressions, 11.8 million engagements, and nearly 200,000 clicks this summer. Be sure to follow the AAD’s social media accounts and share the content with your own followers!
Putting muscle into isotretinoin laboratory testing isn’t chopped liver!
Learn more about Putting muscle into isotretinoin laboratory testing isn’t chopped liver! at aad.org
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
Collodion babies and endocrine disorders: Another concern
Collodion baby (CB) describes an infant who is born with a cellophane-like, or parchment-like “membrane” resembling collodion. CB is not a specific diagnosis, but rather a phenotype seen in several forms of ichthyosis.
Rubella
Rubella virus is an enveloped, positive-stranded RNA virus classified as a Rubivirus in the Matonaviridae family.
Advocacy Update Oct. 27, 2026
AADA member appointed to federal Payment Model Technical Advisory Committee.
September 17, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Sept. 17, 2025 ... Is there an association between isotretinoin and sexual dysfunction? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Exploring the gamut of monoclonal gammopathy of cutaneous significance Is there an association
Advocacy Update Mar. 18, 2025
The AADA is outraged that Congress once again passed a government funding bill that did not include relief to stop this year’s 2.8% Medicare physician payment cut.
Support Good Skin Knowledge
Learn about supporting the AAD’s Good Skin Knowledge program, which provides free lesson plans for educators to help teach children important lessons about skin health.
In Texas the project is always bigger
Learn how Henry Lim and his fellow medical students taught skin health to over 70 children.
Managing menopause
Dermatologists discuss dermatologic changes before and during menopause and the dermatoses that may occur. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, December 1, 2025 Menopausal transitions can be stressful. While rapidly declining estrogen levels can wreak havoc internally, many of these changes involve the skin, hair, and vulvar
Teaching the beauty of individuality
Learn why medical student Diana Quach, MS, enjoyed teaching the Good Skin Knowledge lesson plans to her local girl scout troop.
June 20
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Sharing Good Skin Knowledge
Learn why medical student Charissa Obeng-Nyarko, MS, knows the importance of educating youth.
AAD.org public content tops search results
One of the many facets of the Your Dermatologist Knows consumer positioning strategy is curating and optimizing the Academy’s public-facing content so that it is easier for people to find, which helps drive traffic to AAD.org and ensures that the information the Academy supports is among the top search results.
An appetite for healthy skin
Can diet affect dermatologic health? Experts weigh in on the evidence. ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, November 1, 2020 You are what you eat — more than just a mantra, the phrase encapsulates a growing public desire for food-based solutions to targeted health outcomes. However, mixed media
Sniffing out the meaning of perialar intertrigo
Read the Jan. 4, 2023 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on the meaning of perialar intertrigo.
One Toker over the line: Clarifying Toker cell hyperplasia in Zuska disease and its relationship to hidradenitis suppurativa
Read the April 20, 2022 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on Zuska disease and its relationship to hidradenitis suppurativa.
What's hot?
What's hot ... April 26, 2019 In this monthly column, members of the ... Dermatology World Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Mallory Abate, MD ... Having trouble managing your patients with burning mouth syndrome? In the February edition of ... Dialogues in Dermatology ,
Pediatric dermatology
Finding Joy in pediatric phototherapy Congenital Juvenile Xanthogranulomas: Born To Be Wild (But Ultimately Mild) Sophie’s choice: Assessing atypical Spitz tumors in the molecular era The real jigsaw puzzle of the Brooke-Spiegler Syndrome: Translating the molecular biology to therapy Sirolumus’s merit for the Kasabach-Merritt phenomenon A future therapeutic Harlequin Romance?
Spreading the mission of Good Skin Knowledge
Learn how medical student Katie O’Connell enjoys the opportunity to teach Good Skin Knowledge virtually to AAD Camp Discovery participants and Hornets’ Nest troop members in North Carolina.
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Becoming “sensitized” to the clinical utility of the term “urticarial dermatitis” (a subtype of the dermal hypersensitivity reaction pattern)
Consider using the term “urticarial dermatitis” in your dermatologic practice. This can help guide your diagnostic evaluation, enhance therapeutic relationships, and set expectations for prognosis.
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
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
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 —
Parvovirus infections: What’s relevant?
Parvovirus B19 is a single-stranded DNA virus that affects both adults and children; The majority of those infected with Parvovirus B19 are asymptomatic or have mild, nonspecific flulike symptoms.
Advocacy Update Feb 17, 2026
The AADA submitted a statement highlighting the need for Medicare physician payment reform to the Senate Special Committee on Aging.
Bringing dermatologic knowledge to young students
Marina Handal, a third-year medical student and and her sister, Jenna Handal, partnered with the AAD’s Good Skin Knowledge program to teach young students in Boca Raton, Florida about skin health and safe sun habits.
March 16, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 16, 2022 ... Comparing four cSCC staging systems DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Mind the gap DermWorld Young Physician Focus : Talking points Potassium monitoring in women on spironolactone Using
September 11, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / September 11, 2024 ... Safety of low-dose oral minoxidil for hair loss in patients receiving antihypertensive medications DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Atopic dermatitis hide and seek — The impending role
Drain, pare, snip
Cracking the Code ... Dr. Miller, who is in private practice in Yorba Linda, California, represents the American Academy of Dermatology on the AMA-CPT Advisory Committee. ... By Alexander Miller, MD, December 1, 2019 Test your knowledge: Drain, pare, snip ... Take the quiz to see if you're up to
An uphill battle
Pediatric dermatologists share struggles and successes obtaining treatments for their patients ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, December 1, 2021 In a perfect world, a dermatologist would diagnose their patient’s condition and prescribe a therapy, and the patient would receive treatment. Unfortunately, in reality, dermatologists diagnose a
Using passion about dermatology to impact community
Therese Anne Limbana, a fourth-year medical student at New York College of Osteopathic Medicine partnered with the AAD’s Good Skin Knowledge program to teach the Glen Cove Boys and Girls Club about skin care and sun protection.
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
February 16, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Feb. 16, 2022 ... A review of calcipotriol plus 5-fluorouracil for actinic keratosis DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome: From rupture to rapture? Delayed complications for FDA-approved HA dermal
Moving in to first place: Antimalarials for treating generalized granuloma annulare
At a University of Pennsylvania Duhring Conference years ago, an inquiring dermatologist asked Jim Leyden how he knew the patient had generalized granuloma annulare (GGA). “It’s easy” Jim replied. “It just looks like somebody poured a box of Cheerios on them, and they stuck”. I have never seen a patient
Considering palmar erythema requires memory (and lane)
I cannot imagine how many patients I have seen with palmar erythema (PE) during my career. It is usually asymptomatic, and when present, is often in the context of a known medical problem such as liver disease, connective tissue disease, or an endocrinopathy such as Graves disease.
Mpox
Mpox is a zoonotic orthopoxvirus infection with two major strains (clades): Central African (clade I, more virulent) and West African (clade II, less virulent).
JAAD
Putting muscle into isotretinoin laboratory testing isn’t chopped liver! The newest frontier for biologics and psoriasis may be adherence Progress for progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy A ‘pregnant pause’ is necessary before concluding on the obstetric risk of vitiligo Dermatologists cannot be lax about acquired cutis laxa Congenital juvenile xanthogranulomas: Born to
A mixed bag
A burgeoning style of dermatologic care that combines traditional medicine with evidence-based alternatives is taking shape ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, assistant managing editor, August 1, 2021 As a child, Peter Lio, MD, FAAD, was an enthusiast for all things mysterious — telepathy, Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster. Despite
Boards Fodder: Pediatrics
Access PDFs from Board Fodder, which are organized into six categories. This page covers pediatrics.
Learning module: Dermatologic therapies
Access this learning module. The purpose of the module is to help medical students gain familiarity with common dermatologic treatments.
Photobiomodulation: Seeing the light
DermWorld highlights the most popular (and effective) applications of red-light therapies, and how to advise patients about the proliferation of products for at-home use. ... Feature ... By Heidi Splete, Contributing Writer, December 1, 2025 Photobiomodulation (PBM) — including low-level laser therapy, low-light therapy, or red-light therapy — involves the
San Diego AAD musings
What an outstanding meeting! The weather was perfect (compared to a prior San Diego AAD meeting hampered by biblical deluges), and the atmosphere civil, convivial, and (hallelujah) mask-free.
Doxycycline as prophylaxis for EGFR-induced folliculitis: Is a pound of cure worth an ounce of prevention?
Epidermal Growth Factor Inhibitors (EGFRI) may cause acneiform eruptions that characteristically appear within a few weeks of their administration. These appear in greater than 50% of cases treated with EGFRI and in up to 100% of those cases treated with cetuximab.
Choosing wisely: Recommendations about treatments, tests, and procedures
Learn more about 10 evidence-based recommendations that can support conversations between patients and dermatologists about treatments, tests, and procedures that may not be needed.
Best of DermWorld Insights and Inquiries
We know how much you enjoy Dr. Heymann and the editorial board’s weekly analyses of dermatologic literature, so we’ve created a list of the top 10 most popular issues in 2024 — starting with the most popular issue of the year.
2020 DW Insights and Inquiries archive
Explore past issues of DW Insights and Inquiries that were published in 2020.
Can dermatology employers require employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccine?
Legally Speaking ... Robert M. Portman, JD, MPP, is a health care attorney with Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville, in Washington, D.C. ... By Ben Tesdahl, JD, LL.M, Megan La Suer, JD, MHA, and Rob Portman, JD, MPP, April 1, 2021 Every month, DermWorld ... covers legal issues in "Legally
The profound dermatological manifestations of COVID-19: Part III
Read the April 8, 2020 DermWorld Insight and Inquiries on the profound dermatological manifestations of COVID-19: Part III
DW Insights and Inquiries archive
Learn more about DW Insights and Inquiries archive at aad.org
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... July 1, 2022 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Mallory Abate, MD, FAAD Social media can be a very useful tool for practices to grow their practice population, and has become a
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
Striae due to bartonella is a stretch
I met a woman in her early 20’s who is being treated for chronic Lyme disease and Bartonella infections with multiple courses of antibiotics. During my examination, I noted several old white atrophic striae on her hip and leg. Her mother, who was accompanying her, stated matter-of-factly, “Those are due
March 27, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 27, 2024 ... Spironolactone: Risk of breast, gynecologic malignancies? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Always another worry for patients with hidradenitis suppurativa — Amyloid A amyloidosis FDA approves spesolimab for
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... May 1, 2024 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Craig Burkhart, MD, MPH, MSBS, FAAD Researchers at the University of Virginia showed that ... utilization of telemedicine by pediatric specialists in one
Research suggests connection between hair loss in women and other diseases
Board-certified dermatologist discusses common types of hair loss seen in women with darker skin tones NEW ORLEANS (March 17, 2023) — Hair loss in women can be emotionally devastating and may negatively impact quality of life, and new research suggests that it can also be associated with having other common
The many uses of microneedling
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... How it works, potential applications, and what patients should know ... How it works, potential applications, and what patients should know ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor Once an experimental treatment pioneered through the use of tattoo pistols
Applying the 2021 E/M coding concepts in everyday practice – Part 3
The introduction of the revised 2021 evaluation and management (E/M) coding guidelines has generated a plethora of questions from dermatologists in the application of the concepts used in the medical-decision making table (MDM). To help members navigate the E/M changes in a simplified and relatable manner in everyday practice, the
Let there be light
From the Editor ... Dr. Heymann is the physician editor of ... DermWorld . ... By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD, September 1, 2026 The 18th-century "Age of Enlightenment" celebrated the power of humans to understand the universe and improve their own condition. In the 21st century, dermatologists have benefited
Fooled again: Misdiagnosing cutaneous follicle center lymphoma
Learn more about Fooled again: Misdiagnosing cutaneous follicle center lymphoma at aad.org
Chronic Skin Conditions: Patient Reported Quality-of-Life — QCDR measure AAD8
Access reporting information for QCDR measure AAD8: Chronic Skin Conditions: Patient Reported Quality-of-Life. Review the maximum points available, the measure type, measure specifications, and much more.
Member benefits — 2022 AAD Annual Meeting: Unparalleled educational experiences
More than 15,000 showed up at the Boston Convention Center for the 2022 AAD Annual Meeting, including more than 7,500 medical personnel, more than 3,000 members, and more than 2,000 residents/fellows, many of whom were experiencing their first AAD Meeting. There were also more than 1,900 non-medical personnel in attendance.
Redefining necessity
Experts discuss efforts to obtain coverage for skin conditions that payers classify as "cosmetic." ... Feature ... By Ruth Carol, Contributing Writer, August 1, 2026 When insurance companies categorize skin conditions as "cosmetic," they aren’t considering the psychological impact, physical discomfort, and functional impairment that are often associated with the
Seeing eye to eye
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... When insurance doesn't cover standard of care treatments, who pays the price and what can be done about it? ... When insurance doesn't cover standard of care treatments, who pays the price and what can be done about
Learning module: Newborn skin disease: rashes
Access the newborn skin disease: rashes learning module. The purpose of the module is to help learners develop a clinical approach for rashes in newborns.
Learning Center adds dozens of hours of free CME credit
The AAD Learning Center continues to release exciting new courses to help you continue your medical education.
ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding updates for 2022
Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, manager, coding & reimbursement, September 1, 2021 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in Derm Coding Consult. ... Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) within
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... March 1, 2024 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Bryan Carroll, MD, PhD, FAAD Palliative medicine assists patients with balancing their goals of care with multiple physicians. The shared decision-making with patients
Knowledge is power: Creating hands-on opportunities for learning
Medical student Jessica Kern encourages children and teens to learn about their skin. Jessica’s story ... Jessica Kern (center, top) and fellow medical students practice making skin models to teach their students about the three layers of the skin. ... Good Skin Knowledge enables children and adolescents to understand good
Media contacts
Members of the media can access this page to contact the Academy regarding any of the issues listed. Only members of the media should use this contact information, for expert assistance with editorial content on dermatology issues.
Everyone needs guidelines…on demand!
The AAD has published more high-yield, evidence-based guidelines on a variety of topics in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology to help members ensure they’re providing the best and most up-to-date care for their patients.
Your Dermatologist Knows continues strong popularity on social media
The AAD maintains a robust social media presence as one of the key aspects of the successful Your Dermatologist Knows consumer positioning strategy.
Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993
Legally Speaking ... Clifford Warren Lober, MD, JD, presents legal dilemmas in dermatology every other month. He is a dermatologist in practice in Florida and a partner in the law firm Lober, Brown, and Lober. ... By Clifford Warren Lober, MD, JD, February 1, 2019 Question: My office manager is
A lifetime of leadership in the house of medicine
Ask the Expert ... By Georgia Tuttle, MD, FAAD, June 1, 2023 In this special edition of Ask the Expert, DermWorld ... asked Georgia Tuttle, MD, FAAD, to discuss her involvement in medical leadership, including her service on the AMA Board of Trustees. Georgia Tuttle, MD, FAAD ... The flame
All aboard
Answers in Practice ... By Victoria Houghton, Managing Editor, June 1, 2023 DermWorld ... talks to Vermont dermatologist Steven Shama, MD, MPH, FAAD, who recently directed a session on managing office politics at the 2023 AAD Annual Meeting, about strategies to onboard new employees. DermWorld: Tell us about your practice.
Key messages for social media about hair loss
By communicating these key messages on hair loss, you can help position the specialty while increasing your credibility and raising the profile of your practice. Review key messages on causes of hair loss, the psychosocial impacts, and treatment options.
Itching to prescribe the right treatment for scabies: Topical permethrin or oral ivermectin?
Three weeks after confirming the diagnosis of crusted scabies on an HIV-positive patient, I started to scratch while driving in the parking lot at Cooper University Hospital. I didn’t give it much thought until the next day, when this stinging-itching sensation wouldn’t relent (interestingly the scratching felt soooo gooood). I
Naltrexone therapy for Hailey-Hailey disease: Confirming my addiction to evidence-based medicine
I was fascinated by a presentation at the recent World Congress of Pediatric Dermatology discussing improvement of epidermolysis bullosa wounds with topical CBD (cannabis) oil. I asked the presenter how he came up with his hypothesis. He acknowledged that the idea was not his – it came from EB families
2026 DW Insights and Inquiries archive
Explore past issues of DW Insights and Inquiries that were published in 2026.
Coding for office visit evaluation and management (E/M) in 2021 and beyond: Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Dermatology practices are encouraged to use these examples to get familiar with and understand how to apply the new coding guidelines. The 2021 office and other outpatient evaluation and management (E/M) coding guidelines were used to determine the appropriate E/M level of service.
The bigger picture
AAD’s Clinical Image Collection furthers knowledge of treating all skin tones. ... Feature ... By Megan Bennett, Staff Writer, February 1, 2026 The appearance of several common skin conditions and diseases vary depending on patients’ skin color. However, overwhelmingly, clinical images in dermatologic literature and other professional educational resources represent
What can dermatologists do to get appropriate coverage for serious skin conditions deemed cosmetic by payers?
Clinical Applications ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, August 1, 2023 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, talks with John Barbieri, MD,
We let everyone know. No one knows skin, hair, and nails like a dermatologist.
Traditional and social media efforts are paying off. The Academy’s Your Dermatologist Knows consumer positioning strategy has been a massive success. A multi-pronged approach to let the public know that only a board-certified dermatologist has the knowledge, experience, and experience necessary to treat skin, hair, and nail conditions, Your Dermatologist
Chronic Skin Conditions: Patient Reported Quality-of-Life — QCDR measure AAD8
Access reporting information for QCDR measure AAD8: Chronic Skin Conditions: Patient Reported Quality-of-Life. Review the maximum points available, the measure type, measure specifications, and much more.
Survey: Americans worry about premature aging, still behind on sunscreen use
Facts at your Fingertips ... By Megan Bennett, Staff Writer, February 1, 2026 Despite concerns about premature skin aging, many Americans are still in the dark about the importance of sunscreen, according to a recent AAD survey. ... The AAD survey of 1,000 U.S. adults revealed that half worry about
Dermatology drugs with the highest cost burden
Facts at your Fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, October 1, 2024 Rising prescription drug costs continue to put an escalating financial strain on the U.S. health care system, creating affordability challenges for patients. According to HHS, between January 2022 to January 2023, more than 4,200 drug products had
Educating our public — skin healthy: educating your patients in waiting rooms and on the go
The AAD’s skin healthy, a print and digital magazine featuring your expert insight, made its debut in 2020.
Open your mind, expand your knowledge — and earn CME
The Academy offered many new educational opportunities in 2024. Evidence-based guidelines and a series of CME offerings are free to Academy members.
Our videos for the public garner millions of views
As part of the Your Dermatologist Knows launch, the Videos of the Month were rebranded to align with the new strategy and are now known as Your Dermatologist Knows Videos. However, this change was in name only; the quality of the video information presented remains high and they are as
How can I post a job listing at my practice?
Asked and Answered ... October 1, 2024 Visit the Academy’s Practice Management Center at ... www.aad.org/practice for a wealth of resources on managing a practice, including information on the fundamentals of recruiting, hiring, and retaining high-quality staff. ... AAD members can post job openings at their practice online through ...
New skin healthy issue distributed to members
skin healthy positions board-certified dermatologists as the leading experts in issues affecting the skin, hair, and nails.
Public content on AAD.org tops 46 million page views
The website received over 46 million page views from over 33 million unique visitors. The website’s Domain Authority, a score that predicts how likely a website is to rank in search engine result pages, increased from 77 to 79. A score of 77 indicates that a website is highly authoritative
Two new skin healthy issues put information directly into patients’ hands
Since the last update, the Academy published two new issues of skin healthy magazine.
Eye-opening news about oxymetazoline
Read the April 27, 2022 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on eye-opening news about oxymetazoline.
August 10, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Aug. 10, 2022 ... Tetracyclines may pose greater hyperpigmentation risk DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Forty years of marriage, dermatology, inequities, and gratitude Registry now accepting monkeypox cases AAD statement on
This month's news from across the specialty
What's hot ... October 1, 2020 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... ED COWEN, MD Why do a small percentage of young and apparently healthy patients with COVID-19 develop life-threatening infection or a Kawasaki syndrome-like
March 24, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 24, 2021 ... Derm Coding Consult : Applying 2021 E/M coding concepts in everyday practice — Part 1 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Lipschütz ulcers — Not only for women
A permanent addition to the list of transient neonatal dermatoses: Transient abdominal telangiectasia of the newborn
Pediatric dermatologists must carefully assess any neonate with dermatologic findings. Many are benign and transient. A new neonatal entity has been described — transient abdominal telangiectasia of the newborn (TANT). TANT is a benign disorder. Ultrasound imaging to rule out intrabdominal pathology is indicated if abdominal distention is observed.
It's time for a CLIA refresher!
In Practice ... Faiza Wasif, MPH, is the AAD's practice management manager. Her column offers tips on an area she commonly receives questions about from members. ... By Faiza Wasif, MPH, August 1, 2019 What comes to mind when you hear CLIA? Probably that it’s just another burdensome federal regulation
Biting my nails worrying about atypical presentations of nail unit melanomas
Learn more about Biting my nails worrying about atypical presentations of nail unit melanomas at aad.org
How can I safely run my practice and limit potential exposures during COVID-19?
Asked and Answered ... February 1, 2021 The AAD offers a step-by-step guide on running a dermatology practice during COVID-19, including advice on how to: ... Assess your community’s COVID-19 prevalence and operate at an appropriate capacity ... Clean and disinfect your practice ... Reorganize your practice to minimize patient
Educating the public — AAD launches Darker Skin Tones Hub
Dermatologists know that a “one-size-fits-all” approach is not an effective way to treat conditions affecting skin, hair, and nails. In particular, some skin diseases present differently or more frequently in people with darker skin tones, which could also require different treatment regimens.
Dealing with difficult patients
Answers in Practice ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, May 1, 2021 DermWorld ... talks to Sara Dill, MD, from Luminous Dermatology in Santa Barbara, California, about her tips for improving communication with patients. DermWorld: Tell us about your practice. Dr. Dill: I’m in private practice on the West Coast
Necrotizing infundibular crystalline folliculitis: Not yet crystal clear
Necrotizing infundibular (ostial) crystalline folliculitis is an underrecognized disorder characterized by folliculocentric waxy papules in the seborrheic areas of adult patients. An increasing number of cases are drug related. The diagnosis requires histopathologic confirmation demonstrating intrafollicular filamentous birefringent crystalline deposits.
2026 CPT coding updates
Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, Senior Manager, Coding and Reimbursement, January 1, 2026 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld ... Coding Consult. Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
AAD publishes two new Skin Healthy issues to inform your patients
Spring, winter editions were full of useful tips. Two new issues of skin healthy, the Academy’s public-facing magazine, were published in 2024. AAD members received 50 copies of each of the spring and winter issues to place in their waiting rooms for patients to read.
An old dog with a new trick: High dose intralesional steroids in hidradenitis suppurativa
Read the February 2, 2022 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on high dose intralesional steroids in hidradenitis suppurativa.
July 17
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October 30, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / October 30, 2024 ... Breast health outcomes in women on oral 5-alpha reductase inhibitors D ermWorld Insights and Inquiries : The breathless complications of anti-MDA-5-positive dermatomyositis What symptoms are most significantly
July 27, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 27, 2022 ... Facial hyperhidrosis: Botulinum toxin A injection vs. topical glycopyrrolate DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : JAKne is on the horizon Dupilumab for chronic prurigo, chronic idiopathic pruritus Safety
Clinical education licensing opportunities
AAD's clinical education content is perfect for educating and training physicians as well as new clinical staff.
What is the difference between the AAD and the AADA?
Asked and Answered ... February 1, 2026 The AAD is a 501c3 nonprofit organization, meaning it operates primarily for educational, scientific, and charitable purposes. This includes offering opportunities in professional development, continuing medical education, and patient and public education. The AAD also hosts networking events like Innovation Academy and the
Dermatology extends its reach on Capitol Hill
Facts at your fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, February 1, 2021 In the midst of a contentious election year and global health crises, the AADA held its first virtual Legislative Conference this past September. Despite these challenges, a record-breaking number of physicians, residents, select medical students, dermatology nurses,
Using teledermatology for those with limited access
Learn how AAD member Paul S. Yamauchi, MD, PhD, FAAD, finds teledermatology to be a helpful tool.
AAD adds even more courses to robust Learning Center library
The AAD’s Learning Center frequently releases new content to ensure that Academy members always have the opportunity to receive high-quality, up-to-date education on a variety of important topics.
Kathleen Welsh, MD, FAAD
Donor Spotlight ... By Dean Monti, Managing Editor, Special Publications, June 1, 2023 In this new column, DermWorld ... highlights individual members who have gone above and beyond with their Academy contributions. A determined stride ... Kathleen Welsh, MD, FAAD ... When she’s not practicing as a physician and leading
Time to reassess messing around with steroids and psoriasis
Read the March 3, 2021 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on reassessing steroids and psoriasis.
Life is just a bowl of cherry angiomas
Learn more about Life is just a bowl of cherry angiomas at aad.org
Community care
Considerations for dermatologists when treating patients experiencing homelessness ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, July 1, 2021 Every January, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) conducts a point-in-time count across the country to gauge the rate of homelessness in the United States. In 2019, HUD identified
Measuring physician mental health
Facts at your Fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, May 1, 2024 May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and its message continues to be of growing importance among the medical community. In 2022, over half (53%) of physicians reported burnout according to Medscape’s 2023 Burnout & Depression Report —
Pharm-to-table
The rise of direct-to-consumer and app-based care — implications for dermatologists and patients. ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Senior Editor, July 1, 2026 From billboard campaigns to controversial Super Bowl ads, the popularity of direct-to-consumer (DTC) and app-based telehealth companies has exploded in recent years. ... Telehealth companies such
August 25, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Aug. 25, 2021 ... TNF inhibitors vs. IL-17/IL-23 inhibitors for psoriasis and PsA DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Immediate pathology report release to patients — Is the 21st Century CURES Act
Key messages about rosacea for social media
By communicating these key messages on rosacea, you can help position the specialty while increasing your credibility and raising the profile of your practice. Rosacea affects 16 million Americans. Learn key messages here.
Comprehending the association of orofacial granulomatosis and Crohn disease would be swell
Orofacial granulomatosis (OFG) represents a group of disorders characterized by noncaseating granulomatous inflammation affecting the soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region.
Transform your skin health: diet and lifestyle take center stage at 2025 AAD Annual Meeting
ORLANDO, FL (March 7, 2025) — The 2025 American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting will take place March 7-11 in Orlando. The meeting will feature nearly 300 educational sessions with more than 1,700 speakers discussing the latest research on skin, hair, and nails, including topics on how diet and lifestyle
Quality education and training
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British Journal of Dermatology
The pachydermoperiostosis prostaglandin paradigm Tofacitinib: A JAK inhibitor of all trades Focusing attention on X-linked ichthyosis We’ve gotta recognize GATA2 deficiency Sirolumus’s merit for the Kasabach-Merritt phenomenon Aha! The iodide paradox now makes sense! Changing perceptions of pediatric mastocytosis A string of (clinical) pearls about drug-induced linear IgA disease Dupilumab’s
Everyday practice compliance made easier
Answers in Practice ... By Olivia Barry, Manager, Practice Management, June 1, 2026 Each month, DermWorld ... tackles issues "in practice" for dermatologists. This month, practice management staff discuss practical compliance tips for day-to-day dermatology operations. Compliance should not be an afterthought or something your practice only thinks about when
What dermatologists need to know about workplace disability accommodations under the ADA
Legally Speaking ... Robert M. Portman, JD, MPP, is a health care attorney with Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville, in Washington, D.C. ... By Jason Qu, JD, and Robert M. Portman, JD, MPP, January 1, 2025 Every month, DermWorld ... covers legal issues in "Legally Speaking." This month’s authors are
Phacing the future: When patients with PHACE syndrome grow up
Read the June 24, 2020 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on PHACE syndrome.
How can I access Dialogues in Dermatology?
Asked and Answered ... January 1, 2025 Your member benefits have never sounded so good! Your 2025 AAD membership now unlocks access to our popular ... Dialogues in Dermatology podcast. No subscription is required, just an active membership. ... Visit ... Your Account page to start listening, learning, and earning
Where can I find the AAD Fellow logo and how can I use it to promote my practice?
Asked and Answered ... May 1, 2024 In a health care environment where non-physician clinicians and others claim to be "skin experts," it is increasingly important to make sure dermatology patients and the public know the profound difference in the advanced training that dermatologists receive. Use the AAD Fellow (FAAD)
One less headache to worry about: Using Isotretinoin in patients with a history of pseudotumor cerebri
I have been prescribing isotretinoin since it was first introduced over thirty years ago, having encountered just a few patients with truly suspect pseudotumor cerebri (PTC).
AAD builds strong relationships with dermatologist social media influencers
Part of the Your Dermatologist Knows strategy involves collaborating with social media influencers to help spread the Academy’s message beyond the reaches of AAD social media accounts. The Academy engaged in a series of influencer engagement activities in 2023 to help build and maintain those important relationships.
July 4
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Keeping an eye on retinoids as treatment for the ectropion of lamellar ichthyosis
In patients afflicted with several variants of ichthyosis, ocular complications, such as ectropion, lagophthalmos (the inability to close the eyes completely), and exposure keratopathy can be observed.
Burden of skin disease
Access the Academy's burden of skin disease report. This page includes a summary of the report along with links to the full report published in JAAD.
Your Dermatologist Knows continues to show strong results
Launched in October 2022, the Your Dermatologist Knows consumer positioning strategy has been successful in its goal of increasing awareness of the specialty and positioning board-certified dermatologists as the go-to experts for conditions affecting skin, hair, and nails. There are two main components of the strategy: social media and traditional
Two new skin healthy issues provide valuable information to patients
Two new editions of skin healthy magazine were published in 2023. As a member benefit, U.S. members receive 50 complimentary copies of each issue of skin healthy, which positions board-certified dermatologists as the leading experts in issues affecting the skin, hair, and nails.
Visualizing the importance of healthy sun habits
Learn how medical students Jayci Givens and Joanne Jacob used Good Skin Knowledge to teach healthy skin habits to Girl Scout troops across Houston.
AAD | Tool Drugs and Diseases
Access a list of dermatologic drugs and diseases available in the prior authorization appeal letter tool. Dermatologists can consult with this list to determine whether the Academy's prior authorization appeal letter tool can help meet their needs for particular patients, given their disease and medications.
San Francisco dermatologist advances innovative treatment on FDA committee
American Academy of Dermatology honors Dr. Kenneth Katz as National "Patient Care Hero" ROSEMONT, Ill. (April 11, 2022) - San Francisco board-certified dermatologist Kenneth Katz, MD, MSc, MSCE, FAAD, was named an American Academy of Dermatology ... Patient Care Hero for his work leading a national advisory committee at the
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... June 1, 2026 In this monthly column, members of the DermWorld ... Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. Emily Chu, MD, PhD, FAAD Genetic alterations underpinning melanoma have been increasingly well characterized over the last two decades — most notably point mutations
December 12
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March 1, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 1, 2023 ... Isotretinoin: Risk of IBS, ulcerative colitis, and Crohn’s disease? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Seeing red with dupilumab IL-17 inhibitors in psoriasis patients in the real world
Providing consistent quality care requires due diligence.
From the President ... Dr. Olbricht served as Academy president from March 2018 to March 2019. ... By Suzanne Olbricht, MD, July 2, 2018 Sometimes the news makes me cringe, especially reports about a physician or their non-physician providers making questionable treatment decisions. Even though the stories are usually about
What’s new at Annual Meeting? What can I expect from Annual Meeting 2024?
Asked and Answered ... January 1, 2024 This year’s Annual Meeting is headed to San Diego! Get ready to expand your expertise through hundreds of expert-led sessions and form lasting connections with your peers. ... You’ll always experience the gold-standard of education during an AAD meeting, and this year attendees
Low dose isotretinoin for recalcitrant rosacea: I pledge to use it sporadically
While rosacea can usually be reasonably managed with a combination of topical agents (metronidazole, azelaic acid, ivermectin, sulfacetamide, brimonidine), oral antibiotics (the tetracycline family), vascular lasers, intense pulsed light and surgery (for phymatous disease), some cases are recalcitrant to standard therapy.
Claim CME and view transcript
Use the American Academy of Dermatology's (AAD) online Continuing Professional Development Transcript (CPD) Program to document your CME and MOC activities to send to a licensing body.
Can dermatologists modulate the microbiome?
New research reveals how the microbiome is reshaping care for inflammatory skin conditions and skin cancer. ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Senior Editor , October 1, 2026 Over the last decade, a growing body of research has begun to transform how dermatologists understand and treat inflammatory skin diseases and
January 30
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January 29, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / January 29, 2020 ... Patients are using YouTube to get information on isotretinoin. Here’s what you need to know. DW Insights and Inquiries: Getting steamed over vaping Derm Coding Consult: A
Topical retinoid therapy for acanthosis nigricans: In the thick of it
Read the December 11, 2019 DWII on topical retinoid therapy for acanthosis nigricans.
Hot coding topics from the field
Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, Manager, Lead Coding and Reimbursement Strategist, June 1, 2023 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld ... Coding Consult. ... Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . Payer denials for adjacent tissue
Psoriasis clinical guideline
Access information on the Academy's guidelines of care for psoriasis. This page provides convenient, at-a-glance highlights from the full guidelines, providing dermatologists with the most important clinical information.
Medical dermatology
Topical retinoid therapy for acanthosis nigricans: In the thick of it Rituximab and dermatomyositis: Dr. Samitz would be proud The naked truth about total body skin examination: A lesson from Goldilocks and the Three Bears Getting the gist of GIST cutaneous hyperpigmentation disease I never wanted chaperones — until now
Strategies to improve cardiovascular disease prevention among psoriatic patients
Clinical Applications ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, April 1, 2022 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, talks with Joel M. Gelfand,
Cosmetic or not, will this be covered?
Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, Manager, Lead Coding and Reimbursement Strategist, February 1, 2024 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld ... Coding Consult. Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . Dermatologists play a crucial role in
2019 DW Insights and Inquiries archive
Explore past issues of DW Insights and Inquiries that were published in 2019.
Why we do what we do
The relentless drumbeat of dictates, regulations, prior authorizations, audits, and social media reviews is taking its toll on physicians’ psyche. Combined with downward reimbursement, narrow insurance networks, pressure to be increasingly productive, and far too many clicks on the electronic medical record, it is not surprising many physicians have questioned
Good skin knowledge is needed every day
Michel Ntiri, Liz Ramos, and Joel Ntiri partnered with the AAD’s Good Skin Knowledge program to teach underprivileged youth in Camden, New Jersey about skin health and how to properly care for their skin.
Reimagining the Rolodex
Experts offer advice on how to build stronger patient and referral networks. ... Feature ... By Andrea Neirmeier, Contributing Writer, November 1, 2025 Before digital address books and smartphones, a full Rolodex on the corner of a desk symbolized a large professional network. Today, along with basic marketing, social media,
Evaluation and management: Selecting the codes
Cracking the Code ... Dr. Miller, who is in private practice in Yorba Linda, California, represents the American Academy of Dermatology on the AMA-CPT Advisory Committee. ... By Alexander Miller, MD, September 3, 2018 You have evaluated a patient, and now it is time to select an appropriate level of
Keeping a cool head in July
From the Editor ... Dr. Heymann is the physician editor of ... DermWorld . ... By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD, July 1, 2026 While July is typically the hottest month of the year, there are other issues that can make a dermatologist hot under the collar, such as delayed
Can proteasome inhibitors effectively treat rosacea?
Clinical Applications ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, October 1, 2021 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, talks with Jack Arbiser, MD,
Appropriate use of modifier 59
Modifier 59 is used when you perform two or more distinct procedures in one visit, or more than once in one day. It is one of the most misused modifiers and can result in not getting paid for your services. Learn how to use modifier 59 appropriately.
Which treatment modality of pyogenic granuloma is worth its weight in salt?
There are many modalities to treat pyogenic granulomas. If removal of the lesion is impractical, and salt is as effective as preliminary studies suggest, it will be worth its weight in salt, indeed.
Biotin supplementation for hair and nail health: Does it pass the test?
Read the November 17, 2021 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on biotin supplementation for hair and nail health.
Lightening the cutaneous and emotional burden of melasma: Cysteamine’s role
Read the February 9, 2022 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on cysteamine’s role in melasma.
AADA advocacy at a state level
From the President ... Dr. Taylor is the Academy’s former president. ... By Susan C. Taylor, MD, FAAD, February 1, 2026 Taking care of dermatologists so that they can take care of their patients...and their practices Dear members, ... Advocacy is a key mission of the Academy. On the federal
All you need is love.
From the Editor ... Dr. Heymann is the physician editor of ... DermWorld . ... By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD, February 1, 2026 In February 1979, the month before my match in internal medicine, I was struck by Cupid’s arrow during my dermatology elective, which changed the trajectory of
We all know.
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, October 1, 2024 Ask any of us and we will confidently claim that no one knows more about skin, hair, and nails than a board-certified dermatologist. Unfortunately, social media offers an
Keeping up is hard to do
From the Editor ... Dr. Heymann is the physician editor of ... DermWorld . ... By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD, August 1, 2026 I’m sorry, Taylor, but I cannot "shake it off." I am still saddened by the recent passing of the prodigiously talented Neil Sedaka at age 86.
Go with your gut
From the Editor ... Dr. Heymann is the physician editor of ... DermWorld . ... By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD, October 1, 2026 Going with your gut means relying on your intuition, even amid cognitive dissonance. As scientific as we strive to be, the art of medicine, practice administration,
Reflections on vacation and terrorism impacting continuing medical education
This commentary was composed over the Atlantic Ocean, returning from a cruise sponsored by the Alabama Dermatology Society. For anyone who has toured Europe, it is easy to relate to the “If it’s Tuesday, it’s Belgium” effect.
What you read in 2024: AAD publications roundup
For the fifth year in a row, JAAD retained its position as the #1 most impactful journal out of 94 dermatology journals measured in Clarivate’s 2023 Journal Citations Report (JCR) Web of Science.
Patient safety must come first
From the President ... Dr. Thiers served as Academy president from March 2020 to March 2021. ... By Bruce Thiers, MD, February 1, 2021 Ask almost any dermatologist what health care issue bugs them the most, and they will likely cite unsafe scope of practice expansions by non-physician clinicians. Indeed,
December 24, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Dec. 24, 2025 ... Warts: Local hyperthermia with hydrogen peroxide DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Holiday greeting 2025 Academy mourns the passing of Alfred W. Kopf, MD FDA alert flags cosmetic
March 18, 2026
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 18, 2026 ... Oral hyaluronic acid supplement: Does it improve skin aging? DermWorld What’s Hot: Insurance denial of ‘cosmetic’ conditions Is topical urea beneficial for onychomycosis? Does the application of
2024 DW Insights and Inquiries archive
Explore past issues of DW Insights and Inquiries that were published in 2024.
A big, fat lie
The statistics on obesity are staggering. According to the CDC, the percent of adults aged 20 and over with obesity is 39.8% (2015-2016).
Hidradenitis suppurativa and socioeconomic status: Food for thought (and benefit)
We see many patients with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), especially in our Camden practice. I am certainly not surprised by the well-documented comorbidities of obesity and smoking, which may play a role in the pathogenesis of the disease.
Research rebound
Steady funding fuels dermatologic research after pandemic paralysis. ... Feature ... By Jan Bowers, Contributing Writer, December 1, 2022 With the exception of the lifesaving mRNA vaccines developed at remarkable speed, many non-COVID-related research projects ground to a halt as the pandemic seized the nation. "Our laboratories shut down for
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,
Telangiectasias: When is it TEMPI time?
Read the Oct. 19, 2022 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on telangiectasias.
Directions in Residency archive
Access the Directions in Residency archive. Directions in Residency is published each quarter. This archive includes issues going back to 2016. Users can download PDF versions of Directions in Residency.
What role should dermatologists take in screening for comorbidities in HS patients?
Clinical Applications ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, August 1, 2022 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, talks with Amit Garg, MD,
2021
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, December 1, 2021 Another year done. It probably wasn’t the year we had all hoped for, as we failed to tame the COVID beast, but we have seen progress with rising
28 days
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, February 1, 2021 February is short this year. Kind of seems unfair that our extra February day happened in 2020, probably the one year none of us wanted extended, even if only
Life is not always pretty.
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, May 1, 2024 I have been a doctor for more than 30 years and have practiced in a wide variety of regions, ranging from a small rural community to a larger
Resistance is futile.
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, June 1, 2024 Perhaps, if one is fighting the Borg. (If you don’t understand the reference, my apologies, but you are truly missing out.) Hopefully, we still have a chance to
How to prevent keloid scars
Board-certified dermatologist shares tips to reduce your risk ROSEMONT, Ill. (Dec. 6, 2023) — Keloids are a type of raised scar that can occur after an injury, and over time they can grow much larger than the wound itself. Although keloids are not dangerous to a person’s health, they can
Supplements and the skin
Are nutritional supplements aimed at skin care helpful, harmful, or simply a placebo for patients? ... Feature ... By Heidi Splete, Contributing Writer, July 1, 2023 Nutritional supplements appeal to many individuals as an alternative or additive treatment for skin and hair ailments, but evidence to support the effectiveness of
Caring for transgender patients
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... Experts discuss cultural and medical competencies of providing care for transgender patients ... Experts discuss cultural and medical competencies of providing care for transgender patients ... By Victoria Houghton, assistant managing editor Cyndi Yag-Howard, MD, vividly remembers the
Hot coding topics to keep you cool this summer
Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, manager, coding & reimbursement, June 1, 2021 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in Derm Coding Consult. ... Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . Think back to the world a year ago:
Real-time patient data transforms the practice and improves care
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Making a pitch for the C-reactive protein/albumin ratio
The C-reactive protein/albumin ratio (CAR) is a new measure for assessing disease severity and prognosis in inflammatory and neoplastic disorders. Dermatologists will increasingly encounter the CAR in daily practice.
ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding updates for 2025
Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, Manager, Lead Coding and Reimbursement Strategist, October 1, 2024 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld ... Coding Consult. Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . The Centers for Disease Control and
July 29, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 29, 2020 ... COVID-19: The impact on employed dermatologists DW Insights and Inquiries: The profound dermatological manifestations of COVID-19 part VI — Going to the dogs Young Physician Focus :
March 9, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 9, 2022 ... Eight misconceptions about photoprotection in skin of color DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : IL-36 and generalized pustular psoriasis — L’chaim! Derm Coding Consult : Novitas revises shave
August 17, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Aug. 17, 2022 ... Do dietary exclusions improve atopic dermatitis? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Promising therapeutic developments for cutaneous lupus erythematosus — Interfering with interferon Derm Coding Consult : Dermatology
January 7, 2026
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Jan. 07, 2026 ... Is beef tallow effective for dermatologic conditions? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Cannabis arteritis — Getting higher on the differential diagnosis list of ulcerative lesions GLP-1s in
July 15, 2026
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 15, 2026 ... Oral minoxidil: 2.5 mg vs. 5 mg for male androgenetic alopecia DermWorld What’s Hot: Use of compounded sterile preparations Malignancy risk with biologics vs. topical therapy for
August 26, 2026
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / August 26, 2026 ... Do collagen peptides affect skin aging? DermWorld What’s Hot: Saline for plantar warts Second-generation antihistamines in dermatology A treatment for dark circles? Impact of weight-loss interventions on
Vitamin C as treatment of basal cell carcinoma: Is it fruitful?
For those of us who learned that taking mega dose vitamin C for the common cold, as advocated by the late Nobel Laureate Linus Pauling, was truly something to sneeze at, I always approach studies lauding the effects of nutrient-based therapies with a mega dose of skepticism.
Advocacy Update May 5, 2026
In response to advocacy by the AADA and other specialty societies, UnitedHealth Care will delay any adverse payment decisions related to Medicare Advantage referral requirements starting on May 1.
Dermatologists warn people about the reliability of online symptom checkers
Research shows that online symptom checkers inaccurately diagnose skin rashes ROSEMONT, Ill. (October 12, 2022) — Thanks to the internet, we have the world at our fingertips, and with just a few clicks, we can easily enter our medical symptoms into websites and apps to self-diagnose illnesses. However, a new
American Academy of Dermatology installs new officers, board members
BOSTON (March 25, 2022) — Immediately following the American Academy of Dermatology’s Annual Meeting, three new officers and four new board members will be installed to help lead the world’s largest dermatologic society and represent more than 20,500 physicians who specialize in the diagnosis and medical, surgical, and cosmetic treatment
Periocular hypopigmentation of the elderly: A new POTUS dermatosis?
Periocular hypopigmentation of the elderly (POHE) is a diagnosis of exclusion after vitiligo, post-inflammatory hypopigmentation to due contact dermatitis, or medication-induced hypopigmentation are ruled out. POHE is likely due to a combination of actinic damage and intrinsic ageing in those with lighter complexions.
A tale of two disorders of hypopigmentation: The potential role of Cutibacterium acnes dysbiosis in progressive macular hypomelanosis and lichen striatus
The human (and skin) microbiome is intricately involved in health and disease. Recent studies suggest that dysbiosis may be pathogenic in disorders of hypopigmentation, such as progressive macular hypomelanosis and lichen striatus.
Six hours too many
Answers in Practice ... By Faiza Wasif, MPH, Associate Director, Practice Management, February 1, 2026 Each month, DermWorld ... tackles issues "in practice" for dermatologists. This month, practice management staff discuss EHR documentation, burnout, and the tools to reclaim your time. Six extra hours of electronic health record (EHR) documentation
August 23, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / August 23, 2023 ... Efficacy of upadacitinib in patients with recalcitrant vitiligo DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Vascular abnormalities in FFA, artificial intelligence, and Winston Churchill Efficacy of tretinoin cream in
November 16, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Nov. 16, 2022 ... Novel treatments for chronic spontaneous urticaria DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Unrestricted fascination with restrictive dermopathy DermWorld Young Physician Focus : Academy staff offer refresher on top
February 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
April 1, 2026
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 1, 2026 ... Aesthetic treatment considerations for perimenopausal, menopausal patients DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Cocaine-associated plasma cell orificial mucositis — Anything goes Effects of PRP, minoxidil in patients with
October 1, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Oct. 1, 2025 ... Antiandrogen therapy for the treatment of female pattern hair loss DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Lupus miliaris disseminatus faciei — A Simon and Garfunkel playlist Academy mourns
October 29, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Oct. 29, 2025 ... Does nicotinamide supplementation prevent skin cancer? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : The 2025 Allergen of the Year is to dye for GLP-1 receptor agonists and isotretinoin Adalimumab