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Erectile dysfunction in dermatology: A silent epidemic
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is associated with chronic inflammatory disorders, including psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis, hidradenitis suppurativa, atopic dermatitis, and others. Dermatologists can help ED patients by acknowledging these associations and assisting them in receiving appropriate therapy.
March 29, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 29, 2023 ... Low-dose isotretinoin for severe seborrheic dermatitis? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Can we chat? Risk of melanoma in patients with BCC Is AD severity correlated with food
Thinking about seborrheic keratoses: A rare event
Can you envision a practice free of seborrheic keratoses (SKs)? How many times a day do you encounter a panicky patient convinced that they have a melanoma, when it is just an SK?
September 27, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Sept. 27, 2023 ... Is roflumilast effective in patients with seborrheic dermatitis? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Diminishing diagnostic cognitive bias — Anchors away JAK inhibitors for granulomatous dermatoses Is there
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
June 17, 2026
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 17, 2026 ... P ractical recommendations for seborrheic dermatitis: An expert consensus DermWorld What’s Hot: Rituximab and concurrent IVIG treatment What therapies show best long-term effectiveness for psoriasis? Long-term efficacy,
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.,
September 2, 2026
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Sept. 2, 2026 ... Minoxidil and risk of malignancy DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Immune checkpoint inhibitor-induced lipodystrophy — Another affront to cancer FDA approves first oral option for dermatomyositis Does
Learning module: Contact dermatitis
The purpose of the contact dermatitis learning module is to help medical students develop a clinical approach to the evaluation and initial management of contact dermatitis.
Learning module: Atopic dermatitis
The purpose of the atopic dermatitis learning module is to help medical students develop a clinical approach to the evaluation and initial management of pediatric atopic dermatitis.
Merkel cell carcinoma in situ: Begin the beguine?
I have to admit, the concept of Merkel cell carcinoma in situ (MCCIS) was “below my radar screen”, until I read the intriguing article, from Jason Lee’s group, questioning whether an intraepidermal proliferation of Merkel cells (MC) within a seborrheic keratosis is MCCIS or MC hyperplasia.
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
4 cradle cap tips from dermatologists
Tips from board-certified dermatologists ROSEMONT, Ill. (August 18, 2022) — Bringing home a new baby is a joyous time for any parent. For first time parents, bringing home a new baby can unlock a wide range of emotions—from excitement to nervousness. As you adjust to parenthood, you’ll notice that your
Learning module: Stasis dermatitis and leg ulcers
The purpose of the stasis dermatitis and leg ulcers learning module is to help medical students develop a clinical approach to the evaluation and initial management of stasis dermatitis and leg ulcers.
Lichenoid and granulomatous dermatitis: Points to ponder
Read the June 10, 2020 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on lichenoid and granulomatous dermatitis.
The 2020 vision for nemolizumab in atopic dermatitis
Read the March 11, 2020 DermWorld Insight and Inquiries on nemolizumab and atopic dermatitis.
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.
Atopic dermatitis: Fantasizing about a dual approach
It has been acknowledged that we are on the cusp of biologic therapy for atopic dermatitis. My cadre of patients with severe atopic dermatitis (AD) are itching for its release – whenever that will be. Is there another pathway to alleviate pruritus? The itch meisters point to IL-31 as
Should dermatologists be anti-antihistamine for atopic dermatitis?
Learn more about Should dermatologists be anti-antihistamine for atopic dermatitis? at aad.org
New data to recall when considering radiation recall dermatitis
Read the September 30, 2020 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on radiation recall dermatitis.
Striving for hard facts about water softening in atopic dermatitis
Read the August 18, 2021 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on water hardness and atopic dermatitis.
Can oral ivermectin cure pediatric periorificial dermatitis? It mite!
Ask any child when how long it is until their next birthday and they can usually give you a precise answer. If I’m treating a child with periorificial dermatitis (POD, also granulomatous POD or perioral dermatitis), I can’t wait until they turn 8, so I can prescribe doxycycline.
Atopic dermatitis clinical guideline
Access information on the Academy's guidelines of care for atopic dermatitis. This page provides convenient, at-a-glance highlights from the full guidelines, providing dermatologists with the most important clinical information.
Dupilumab and the dawn of the biologic era for atopic dermatitis
I have a list of patients with severe, recalcitrant atopic dermatitis (AD) eagerly awaiting the release of dupilumab. I first became aware of this biologic from the article by Beck et al, who noted that dupilumab, a fully humanized monoclonal antibody that blocks IL-4 and IL-13, previously reported to be
For the win! Championing the use of the term “reactive granulomatous dermatitis” in clinical practice
Read the March 8, 2023 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on championing the use of the term “reactive granulomatous dermatitis” in clinical practice.
Teatime for radiation dermatitis (and beyond)
Epigallocatechin-3-gallate, derived from green tea, has many properties with the potential for multiple uses in dermatology when used topically. It may prove especially useful for patients with radiation-induced dermatitis.
Atopic dermatitis hide and seek: The impending role of OX40 inhibition
The OX40/OX40 ligand signaling pathway is involved in the pathogenesis of atopic dermatitis. Current trials using OX40/OX40 ligand inhibitors are underway, which are promising.
Dermatitis
Parabens — A common allergen with lots of hype and no real harm Finding Joy in pediatric phototherapy Should dermatologists be anti-antihistamine for atopic dermatitis? Aha! The iodide paradox now makes sense! Dupilumab’s conjunctivitis conundrum Dupilumab: The first year The medical word to watch in 2018: Dysbiosis Hairdressers’ dermatologic odyssey:
Dermatitis: Improvement in Patient-Reported Itch Severity — Measure 486
Access reporting information for MIPS measure 486: Dermatitis: Improvement in Patient-Reported Itch Severity. Review the maximum points available, the measure type, measure specifications, and much more.
Dermatitis: Improvement in Patient-Reported Itch Severity — Measure 486
Access reporting information for MIPS measure 486: Dermatitis: Improvement in Patient-Reported Itch Severity. Review the maximum points available, the measure type, measure specifications, and much more.
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.
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.
Rituximab therapy for recalcitrant dermatitis herpetiformis: A gut feeling
Recently I “accidentally” diagnosed a severely pruritic man with dermatitis herpetiformis (DH). He had seen leading authorities for his life-altering pruritic dermatosis, that clinically and histologically was an eczematous eruption.
Key messages in social media about eczema
By communicating these key messages on eczema, you can help position the specialty while increasing your credibility and raising the profile of your practice. Review key messages about contact dermatitis and atopic dermatitis.
Topical crisaborole ointment for atopic dermatitis: Hoping for a painless introduction
Any dermatologist who treats atopic dermatitis (AD) must be eagerly awaiting the introduction of 2% Crisaborole ointment. This is equally true for patients (and their parents!) who are steroid-phobic and uncomfortable with the black box warning for calcineurin inhibitors (despite our reassurances).
The aryl hydrocarbon receptor: Tapinarof is taking off
The aryl hydrocarbon receptor plays a key role in inflammation. Understanding its pathophysiology has led to new therapeutic agents such as tapinarof, which is approved for psoriasis and atopic dermatitis, and used off-label in lupus, vitiligo, ichthyotic diseases, and perioral dermatitis.
Purpuric dermatitis herpetiformis: Itching to know why
Last week my partner, Justin Green MD, asked for my opinion about a man with biopsy-proven dermatitis herpetiformis (neutrophilic abscesses and granular IgA deposition) with negative serologic studies for anti-endomysial antibodies (tissue transglutaminase). He had classical lesions on his elbows (grouped vesicles) but the lower extremity lesions were purpuric.
Homing in on hornerin: Breaking down the barrier to understand its crucial role in atopic dermatitis
Maintaining the skin barrier is crucial in managing patients with atopic dermatitis. The pathomechanism(s) of barrier impairment is complex and integrally associated with immune dysregulation. Research on newly discovered proteins in the stratum corneum, such as hornerin, may lead to novel therapeutic interventions.
Coming clean on chlorhexidine-induced dermatoses
Chlorhexidine may induce allergic contact dermatitis or other dermatoses. This should be kept in mind to avoid delay in diagnosis.
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
Ustekinumab: A topic for atopics?
If you’re like me, you have a cadre of patients with severe atopic dermatitis (AD) patients who are counting the minutes for the release of dupilimab (a human monoclonal antibody against interleukin-4 receptor alpha, that inhibits signaling of interleukin-4 and interleukin-13, type 2 cytokines that may be important drivers of
Clinical guidelines
Access the Academy's resources on clinical guidelines. These include guidelines on acne, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, skin cancers, surgery, and more.
Does the burden of atopic dermatitis vary by age, race, ethnicity?
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, December 1, 2019 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, talks with Jonathan Silverberg, MD, PhD, MPH,
PDT for erosive pustular dermatitis of the scalp: Seeing the light (but reaching a different conclusion)
Erosive Pustular Dermatitis of the Scalp (EPDS) is a relative common condition, typically seen on the actinically damaged scalps of the elderly men. Lesions characteristically present as hyperkeratotic, crusted erosions with varying degrees of pustulation. Lesions may become secondarily infected.
American Academy of Dermatology issues updated guidelines for the management of atopic dermatitis in adults with topical therapies
Both well-established and newer topical treatments addressed ROSEMONT, Ill. (January 11, 2023) — Often called eczema or atopic eczema, atopic dermatitis is a common skin condition, affecting 1 in 10 Americans. Although atopic dermatitis occurs most frequently in children, it also affects adults and can have a significant impact on
Taking it on the shin: Part one
This two-part commentary will focus on two disorders that involve the pretibial region — pretibial pruritic papular dermatitis (PPPD) and obesity-associated lymphedematous mucinosis (OALM).
What does it mean when all of a patient's patch tests come back negative?
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, September 2, 2019 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, talks with Erin Warshaw, MD, MS, about
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.
Further dermatologic observations in cystic fibrosis
The Cystic Fibrosis Dermatitis Arthritis Syndrome should be suspected in young (mostly female) cystic fibrosis patients presenting with episodic arthritis and rash.
Aha! The iodide paradox now makes sense!
In the pre-direct immunofluorescence days of yore (before my time in dermatology), the exacerbation of dermatitis herpetiformis (DH) by oral or topical iodides could be used as a diagnostic tool.
You like tomato, I like tomahto, you soak with steroids, I use them dry…
I have been a firm believer in the “Soak and Smear” approach to treating recalcitrant dermatoses, including atopic dermatitis, as detailed by Gutman et al, more than a decade ago.
I have questions about coding for contact dermatitis. Does the Academy have any resources to help?
Asked and Answered ... March 1, 2022 Yes. The Academy offers a selection of quick coding guides covering a variety of topics, including contact dermatitis. The Contact Dermatitis Quick Coder has been recently updated to reflect new 2022 codes for irritant contact dermatitis due to contact with body fluids. ...
Lessons learned from canine atopic dermatitis
What can human and veterinary dermatologists learn from each other in the management and treatment of atopic dermatitis? ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, December 1, 2020 In the past, a single doctor would have been called upon to care for all members of a household — including
Advances in pruritus therapeutics: It’s Greek to us
Recent studies on the oral kappa-opioid receptor difelikefalin demonstrate benefit in treating pruritus in several dermatoses such as atopic dermatitis, notalgia paresthetica, and chronic kidney disease.
High-dose vitamin D may be a ray of sunshine for treating sunburn
High-dose vitamin D, which has shown benefit in toxic erythema of chemotherapy and acute radiation dermatitis, may also be helpful for treating sunburn.
Fire ant stings: From pain to gain — The therapeutic potential of solenopsin
The fire ant venom, solenopsin (and its analogs), has demonstrated anti-inflammatory efficacy in mouse models of atopic dermatitis and psoriasis. Further research is necessary to determine its potential in human disease.
How is structural racism affecting atopic dermatitis in African American children?
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, November 1, 2020 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, talks with Craig Burkhart, MD, MPH, MSBS,
Perspectives on peristomal pyoderma gangrenosum
Peristomal pyoderma gangrenosum (PPG) is a challenging problem, both physically and emotionally. The diagnosis may be delayed, often being mistaken for an irritant dermatitis or an infection.
Does the JAK inhibitor baricitinib raise the bar on treating lupus?
Undeniably, the JAK inhibitors have been at the forefront of advances in immunologically-based diseases, including alopecia areata, vitiligo, psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, atopic dermatitis, graft-versus-host disease, and other disorders.
Most contact dermatitis patients don’t receive patch testing
Data suggests patch testing is largely underused. ... Facts at your Fingertips ... By Megan Bennett, Staff Writer, August 1, 2026 Only one in 10 adults diagnosed with allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) — and even fewer pediatric patients — have undergone patch testing, according to DataDerm™ figures recently published in
What are the financial and treatment access burdens associated with atopic dermatitis comorbidities?
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, February 1, 2024 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, DermWorld ... Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, talks with Wendy
Parsing pediatric contact allergens
Pediatric dermatologists share clues for distinguishing contact dermatitis from atopic dermatitis and discuss noteworthy allergens. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, May 1, 2023 It is a common misconception that allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) is rare in children. It’s estimated that it affects up to 20% of
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
How dry I am: The white scale sign of xerosis
When winter approaches my skin dries out. Fortunately, it doesn’t bother me at all. For others, especially in the elderly, xerosis be a predisposing factor for asteototic eczema, nummular dermatitis or dyshidrotic eczema.
DI&I encore: Better than a back scratcher?
The potential toxicity of the combination of topical ketamine/amitriptyline/lidocaine (TKAL) was discussed in a recent entry detailing the encephalopathic findings in an octogenarian Parkinsonian man with atopic dermatitis who was treated with the compound.
The “rope” sign is knot pathognomonic: Autoimmunity ties the etiologies together
The “rope” sign is a dramatic finding presenting as a linear to curvilinear cords (“cordonifom”) on the lateral chest. It was originally described as an uncommon, but specific feature of Interstitial Granulomatous Dermatitis with Arthritis (IGDA), and has been considered pathognomonic for that disorder. That perspective is no longer tenable.
Expanding the atopic dermatitis playbook
A series of approvals and label expansions is reshaping the AD treatment landscape. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, November 1, 2026 Globally, atopic dermatitis (AD) is the most common chronic inflammatory skin condition, with 10% to 20% of kids affected. ... Before 2017, systemic treatment options
Filling the medicine cabinet
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... Dupilumab and crisaborole have changed atopic dermatitis treatment — and now more drugs are on the way ... Dupilumab and crisaborole have changed atopic dermatitis treatment — and now more drugs are on the way ... By Victoria
Should systemic steroids be avoided in atopic dermatitis?
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, July 2, 2018 In this month's Acta Eruditorum column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, talks with Jonathan I. Silverberg, MD, PhD,
Springtime is tick time
Oh, the majesty of spring’s rejuvenation – a bloom’s aroma, opening day’s first pitch, and romance in the air. For dermatologists, no one will write a sonnet devoted to rhus dermatitis, polymorphous light eruption or Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF)!
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
Coming clean on bleach baths for atopic dermatitis
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Oct. 23, 2019 Vol. 1, No. 33 ... Bleach baths have become popularized over the past decade in managing atopic dermatitis (AD). I have been a strong proponent, often telling patients (and their parents) that the procedure would help decolonize the skin and prevent
Cannabinoids may elevate therapy for connective tissue diseases to a higher level
Medical “reefer madness” is taking hold in the United States with approximately 10% of cannabis users utilizing it for diverse medical conditions, including dermatologic disorders such as pruritus and atopic dermatitis. To date, at least 28 states allow for the use of medical cannabis. (1)
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
Cosmetic conundrums
Contact dermatitis experts discuss key cosmetic allergens and how to investigate which product may be causing a patient’s allergic reaction. ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, September 1, 2023 Thousands of substances can cause an allergic skin reaction, offering a broad lineup of potential "suspects" for contact dermatitis
January 5, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Jan. 5, 2022 ... Cicatricial alopecia following ACD from hair dye DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Coming full circle (almost) — Low dose oral minoxidil for alopecia FDA approves atopic dermatitis
November 29, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Nov. 29, 2023 ... Effects of probiotic supplementation in adults with atopic dermatitis DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Sweet sounds of the "SKINphony" — Incorporating music into daily dermatologic practice Is
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
August 4, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Aug. 4, 2021 ... Probiotic supplements improve atopic dermatitis symptoms DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Keeping abreast of drug-induced cutaneous lupus From mentoring LGBT dermatologists, to caring for HIV patients, GALDA
November 3, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Nov. 3, 2021 ... Facial contact dermatitis from cosmetic allergens DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Humbled again — Alopecic and aseptic nodules of the scalp Derm Coding Consult : Applying 2021
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
2024 Allergen of the year: Sulfites
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, 2024 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, DermWorld ... Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, talks with Erin
Dupilumab: The first year
When introduced as dermatologist to a new acquaintance, I’m sure you have heard: “Dermatology is a great field – you don’t cure anybody, so they keep coming back!” Trust me. It’s no joy to see patients with recalcitrant, severe, life-altering, debilitating diseases such as atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, recalcitrant mycosis fungoides, et
Are you a rash whisperer?
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... Patch test. Identify allergens. Avoid them. If only it was that simple to diagnose and treat patients with allergic contact dermatitis. ... Patch test. Identify allergens. Avoid them. If only it was that simple to diagnose and treat
Scent-sitive skin
Contact dermatitis experts discuss regulatory complexities of the fragrance industry and share tips for identifying and managing allergens. ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, November 1, 2024 Ask a contact dermatitis expert — what’s one of the toughest allergies to manage? ... "Probably fragrance," said Christen Mowad, MD,
More on a theme
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, May 1, 2023 In our February edition of ... DermWorld , we addressed some of the similarities and differences that should be considered when treating children with biologics, reminding us that
Is there evidence to suggest a true remittive effect of JAK inhibitors for atopic dermatitis?
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, April 1, 2021 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, talks with Jonathan Silverberg, MD, PhD, MPH,
Top pediatric allergens by age group
Facts at your Fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, March 1, 2025 Allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) affects approximately 20% of children in the United States (doi: 10.1097/DER.0000000000000214). A 2023 multicenter ... study summarizing the results of the Pediatric Allergic Contact Dermatitis registry from 2016 to 2022 found top allergens
It’s always the gluten
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, November 1, 2020 Gluten is to dermatitis as brown recluse spider bites are to ulcers. Often blamed, but rarely the cause. I run a contact dermatitis clinic, and without fail, at least
January 4, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Jan. 4, 2023 ... Frontal fibrosing alopecia, sunscreen, and actinic damage DermWorld Insights and Inquiries: Sniffing out the meaning of perialar intertrigo Topical eye medications causing allergic contact dermatitis Achieving an
What is the path forward for treating children with severe atopic dermatitis with dupilumab?
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, March 1, 2021 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, talks with Amy Paller, MD, about her
What challenges and barriers exist when patch testing children?
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, June 1, 2021 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, talks with JiaDe (Jeff) Yu, MD, about
New study reveals that some children with common form of eczema should also be tested for allergic reactions
Study author highlights test used to differentiate between two types of eczema ROSEMONT, Ill. (September 26, 2023) — Eczema, which is a group of medical conditions that causes inflamed, irritated, and often itchy skin, affects millions of people worldwide. A new article published in the ... Journal of the American
2022 Allergen of the year: Aluminum
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, 2022 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, talks with Magnus Bruze, MD,
January 26, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Jan. 26, 2022 ... Allergens in hand sanitizers DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Eccrine syringofibroadenoma — Sweating over the details Derm Coding Consult : Applying 2021 E/M coding concepts in everyday
December 18, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / December 18, 2024 ... Combined topical 5-FU and calcipotriene for superficial keratinocyte carcinomas DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Holiday greeting 2025 FDA approves tapinarof cream for atopic dermatitis Upadacitinib vs. dupilumab
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
September 30, 2026
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Sept. 30, 2026 ... Oral finasteride, dutasteride for female pattern hair loss and frontal fibrosing alopecia DermWorld What’s Hot: Finding the right skin cancer screening cadence Academy mourns the passing of
April 2, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 2, 2025 ... Oral vs. topical minoxidil in patients with androgenetic alopecia DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Becoming ‘sensitized’ to the clinical utility of the term "urticarial dermatitis" (a subtype
June 30, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 30, 2021 ... Treating atopic dermatitis with cognitive behavioral therapy: Does it work? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Deep learning in dermatopathology Sublingual tofacitinib for alopecia areata Biologic psoriasis treatments
What's causing your child's itchy rash?
A dermatologist addresses the difference between eczema and allergic contact dermatitis BOSTON, MA (March 25, 2022) — Itchy rashes can be very irritating, especially when children get them, and you don’t know what is causing them. While these rashes are often caused by eczema, in some cases they are caused
Acetophenone azine: 2021 allergen of the year
Clinical Applications ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, July 1, 2021 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, talks with Denis Sasseville, MD, and Nadia
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
December 1, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Dec. 1, 2021 ... Risk of COVID-19 infection in atopic dermatitis patients DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : The nexus of VEXAS syndrome Skin and gut microbiome in hidradenitis suppurativa Is imiquimod
January 12, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Jan. 12, 2022 ... Probiotics for atopic dermatitis? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Tarrying for tapinarof Derm Coding Consult : Patch testing unit of service reduction averted Research gap years may
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%
May
Issue ... May January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... More on a theme What’s hot ... This month’s news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ... A health equity framework for melanoma diagnosis
May 18, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 18, 2022 ... Abrocitinib efficacy after switching from dupilumab DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Coming to grips with lymphocytic thrombophilic arteritis DermWorld Young Physician Focus : Protecting dermatologic scope of
Is your margarita giving you a rash?
Dermatologist shines a light on the latest research in photocontact dermatitis SAN DIEGO (March 8, 2024) — Sun sensitivity and related skin conditions are often misunderstood. Foods, medications, and skincare products can trigger symptoms like itching, redness, blistering, or burning. One of the most common conditions is photocontact dermatitis, a
This month's news from across the specialty
What's hot ... April 1, 2020 In this monthly column, members of ... Dermatology World 's Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... MALLORY ABATE, MD Interested in some patch testing pearls for your patients with allergic contact dermatitis? In the January issue of ...
Moving on to snail mucin…
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, October 1, 2023 Last month, we explored the subject of allergic contact dermatitis to cosmetic ingredients. It appears that we may have missed some potential allergens, including snail mucin. While reports
American Academy of Dermatology issues first-ever pediatric atopic dermatitis guidelines, highlighting prevention strategies and effective treatments
New evidence-based guidelines establish insufficient evidence or no benefit to dietary or environmental interventions ROSEMONT, Ill. (April 7, 2026) — For the first time in its history, the ... American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) has published guidelines of care for both the ... prevention and ... management of atopic dermatitis
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... July 1, 2026 In this monthly column, members of the DermWorld ... Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. Chris Mowad, MD, FAAD For all the contact dermatitis patch testing enthusiasts out there, this hot topic is about the Allergen of the Year
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... April 1, 2024 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Mallory Abate,MD, FAAD Melasma is a phenotype of photodamage with a complex and multifaceted etiology involving UV radiation, visible light, hormones, and genetics,
Sniffing out the meaning of perialar intertrigo
Read the Jan. 4, 2023 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on the meaning of perialar intertrigo.
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.
Clinical Pearls archive
Access the Clinical Pearl archives of DermWorld Directions in Residency. Get top tips from experts about the key information residents should know about a topic before they begin their careers in practice.
The case for comprehensive patch testing
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, September 3, 2018 In this month’s Acta Eruditorum column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, talks with Jenny E. Murase, MD, about
July 19, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 19, 2023 ... Use of hair oils to treat androgenetic alopecia DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : The intimate dance of Staphylococcus aureus and cutaneous T-cell lymphoma Imiquimod for management of
June 10, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 10, 2020 ... Where is teledermatology most useful? Patient web searches may provide clues. DW Insights and Inquiries : Lichenoid and granulomatous dermatitis — Points to ponder During the COVID-19
How should dermatologists manage contact allergies to botanicals?
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, 2024 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, DermWorld ... Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, talks with Mark
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,
July 10, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 10, 2024 ... Efficacy of probiotics in the treatment of patients with acne DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Vasculitis on the run Cosmetic tattoos, permanent makeup may cause allergic contact
June 12, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 12, 2024 ... Acne in pregnancy: The safest options DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : CXCR4 antagonist therapy based on a WHIM syndrome Nonsteroidal approaches for treating patients with atopic dermatitis
June 15, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 15, 2022 ... FDA approves first systemic treatment for alopecia areata DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Aluminum can cause allergic contact dermatitis — Allergen of the Year 2022 DermWorld Young
Talk of the town: JAK inhibitors in dermatology
Dermatologists discuss the influx of new JAK inhibitors in dermatology and how they are breaking new ground for the specialty. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, April 1, 2024 Over the last decade, research and development of Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors have exploded. Three years ago, JAK
April 22, 2026
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 22, 2026 ... Spironolactone and oral minoxidil in women with alopecia DermWorld What’s Hot: Nicotinamide and nonmelanoma skin cancer Infliximab dosing intervals for hidradenitis suppurativa Weekly vs. daily bathing for
April 29, 2026
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 29, 2026 ... A timeline for increased hair shedding from topical minoxidil DermWorld What’s Hot: Basal cell nevus syndrome CMS updates Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) form: What practices need to
Keeping score
From the Editor ... Dr. Heymann is the physician editor of ... DermWorld . ... By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD, November 1, 2026 As the baseball postseason has now come to a close, I eagerly look forward to next year, hoping that it will be a good one for
DermWorld Weekly comparing efficacy of JAK inhibitors used in alopecia areata
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 22, 2023 ... Comparing efficacy of JAK inhibitors used in alopecia areata DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Resorcinol’s resourcefulness in hidradenitis suppurativa Derm Coding Consult : CMS Targeted Probe and
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
September 9, 2026
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Sept. 9, 2026 ... Does estrogen therapy affect menopausal hair loss? DermWorld What’s Hot: Discordance in diagnosis of melanocytic neoplasms Derm Coding Consult : VA announces new precertification requirement for Regions
What are the public health and safety implications of using home acrylic nail kits?
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, November 1, 2024 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, DermWorld ... Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, talks with Brandon
March 12, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 12, 2025 ... GLP-1RA medications and hair loss DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Antihypertensive agents and eczema — New data for older patients Combined oral contraceptives may be beneficial for
December 6, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Dec. 6, 2023 ... iPLEDGE wins: FDA to implement AADA’s recommendations DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Aquagenic pruritus and polycythemia vera: Still valid (and mysterious) after all these years Treatment access
October 25, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Oct. 25, 2023 ... Efficacy of berdazimer gel for molluscum contagiosum clearance DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : A permanent addition to the list of transient neonatal dermatoses — Transient abdominal telangiectasia
June 4, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 4, 2025 ... Are nail products safe? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : High-dose vitamin D may be a ray of sunshine for treating sunburn Fatty acid supplements and atopic dermatitis?
August 18, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Aug. 18, 2021 ... Evaluating diagnostic accuracy across Fitzpatrick phototypes, skin of color DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Striving for hard facts about water softening in atopic dermatitis DermWorld Young Physician
The AAD is at the forefront of clinical guidance
From the President ... Dr. Alam is the Academy’s current president. ... By Murad Alam, MD, FAAD, November 1, 2026 Dear Fellow AAD Members, ... As part of the Academy’s ongoing commitment to ensuring optimal patient care and access to therapies for those who need them, AAD members work with
March 26, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 26, 2025 ... What’s the best way to dissolve fillers with hyaluronidase? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Propranolol for infantile hemangiomas — Start to finish 2025 Allergen of the Year
Hot coding topics from the field
Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, Senior Manager, Coding and Reimbursement, July 1, 2025 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld ... Coding Consult. Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . Navigating the complexities of dermatology coding can
September 11, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / September 11, 2024 ... Safety of low-dose oral minoxidil for hair loss in patients receiving antihypertensive medications DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Atopic dermatitis hide and seek — The impending role
The 2025 Allergen of the Year is… toluene-2,5-diamine sulfate!
Clinical Applications ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, July 1, 2025 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, talks with Amber Reck Atwater, MD, FAAD, and Nina Botto MD, FAAD, about their recent Dermatitis ... paper, ‘ Toluene-2,5-Diamine Sulfate: Allergen of the Year 2025. ’
March 8, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 8, 2023 ... Efficacy of various concentrations of retinol in middle-aged women DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : For the win! Championing the use of the term ‘reactive granulomatous dermatitis’ in
August 12, 2026
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / August 12, 2026 ... Intralesional acyclovir vs. cryotherapy for plantar warts DermWorld What’s Hot: 5-FU/calcipotriol for AKs, keratinocyte carcinomas Is routine antihistamine use recommended for atopic dermatitis? Efficacy of conventional, biologic
Pediatric atopic dermatitis guideline
These guidelines are the AAD’s first guidelines specific to the management of pediatric AD, published with the objectives of appraising the evidence and providing recommendations on the primary prevention of AD, appraising the evidence for the association between AD in children and adolescents and comorbid conditions, and addressing the management
November 12, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Nov. 12, 2025 ... Efficacy of OTC androgenetic alopecia therapies vs. FDA-approved monotherapies DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : JAK inhibitors battle in the heavyweight class Is there increased psoriasis risk in
June 25, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 25, 2025 ... Safety of low-dose oral minoxidil in older patients DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Metastatic uveal melanoma — Tebentafusp unobfuscated New focused atopic dermatitis guidelines update available FDA
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
February 18, 2026
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Feb. 18, 2026 ... Oral finasteride and sexual adverse events DermWorld What’s Hot: Distinguishing persistent nevi from melanoma on histopathology Derm Coding Consult : Coding for surface radiation therapy in dermatology
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
What is an Academy Expert Resource Group, and do I need to be an expert to join?
Asked and Answered ... December 1, 2019 Great question! The Academy’s Expert Resource Groups (ERGs) are made up of individuals who come together to share information and knowledge about a particular topic, usually specific diseases or issues relevant to dermatology. ... You do not need to be an expert on
An appetite for healthy skin
Take the short quiz below to evaluate your knowledge of diet's impact on the skin. ... November 1, 2020 Diet and the skin ... Can you separate fact from fiction? Put your knowledge to the test. ... Exclusion diets can clear patients' atopic dermatitis. ... True or false? ... Dietary
Learning module: Adult fungal infections
Access the adult fungal infections 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 cutaneous fungal infections.
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Nov. 15, 2023 ... Platelet-rich plasma vs. minoxidil in androgenetic alopecia treatment DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : The woolly culprit — Lanolin revealed as an uncommon cause of dermatitis on normal
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.
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
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
The likely Lilliputian meaning of eosinophils in psoriasis
DermWorld Insights and Inquiries ... By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD, August 1, 2026 Vol. 8, No. 8 "Drugs and bugs" are the default responses of dermatopathologists when eosinophils are observed on histopathological sections. That may be correct in many circumstances, but not all. This commentary focuses on newer literature
December
Issue ... December January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... Thank you, Alex What's hot ... This month's news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ... Why does COVID-19 result in multisystem inflammatory syndrome
May 26, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 26, 2021 ... Managing itch: Wearable sensor quantifies symptoms DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Stevens-Johnson Syndrome-toxic epidermal necrolysis — The aftermath Bringing diversity to Academy committees and task forces Is
February 2, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Feb. 2, 2022 ... A high-fiber diet may affect immunotherapy response for melanoma patients DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : An old dog with a new trick — High dose intralesional steroids
November 8, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Nov. 8, 2023 ... Terbinafine for onychomycosis: Continuous- vs. pulse-dose DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : NSA (neutrophilic sebaceous adenitis) secrets revealed AAD releases updated guidelines for atopic dermatitis FDA approves secukinumab
September 18, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / September 18, 2024 ... Spironolactone for alopecia: Blood pressure changes DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : The appropriate dermatologic response when considering the capillary malformation-arteriovenous malformation syndrome — Fast flow to referral
November 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
September 20, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Sept. 20, 2023 ... Reliable, rapid identification of terbinafine resistance in dermatophytic nail and skin infections DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Can tocilizumab deep six recalcitrant morphea? Trends in hair, skin,
March 11, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 11, 2020 ... A guide to managing coronavirus in dermatology clinics DW Insights and Inquiries : The 2020 vision for nemolizumab in atopic dermatitis Feedback requested: AAD/NPF draft guidelines for
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
June 9, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 9, 2021 ... Merkel cell carcinoma survival by anatomic site DermWorld Insights and Inquiries: Insult to injury — COVID-19-associated mucormycosis Microneedling with topical therapies for melasma Photosensitivity reaction from benzodiazepines
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
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
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
June 14, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 14, 2023 ... Truncal acne in young adults DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Teatime for radiation dermatitis (and beyond) Comorbidities of keloid and hypertrophic scars Misconceptions about biosimilars in dermatology
October 23, 2019
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / October 23, 2019 ... Treating molluscum contagiosum: Ingenol mebutate vs. imiquimod DW Insights and Inquiries: Coming clean on bleach baths for atopic dermatitis Ancestry launches consumer genetic health testing CMS offers
August 8, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / August 9, 2023 ... Emerging treatments for itch in atopic dermatitis DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Prior authorization audits and innovations — Are we finally reducing the (PA)in? Adverse events in
September 30, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / September 30, 2020 ... Private equity in dermatology, health care grows DermWorld Insights and Inquiries: New data to recall when considering radiation recall dermatitis Young Physician Focus : Prepping for round
Advocating for patch testing units
Ask the Expert ... By Victoria Houghton, Managing Editor, February 1, 2022 DermWorld ... spoke to Cynthia Stewart, CPC, COC, CPMA, CPC-I, manager of coding and reimbursement resources for the American Academy of Dermatology Association (AADA), about the Academy’s successful efforts to advocate for increased patch testing units in Local
November
Issue ... November January February March April May June July August September October November View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... Keeping score What’s hot ... This month’s news from across the specialty DermWorld Insights and Inquiries ... X-linked ichthyosis: An affair of the heart Feature
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.
How to treat eczema at home
Tips from board-certified dermatologists ROSEMONT, Ill. (October 27, 2022) — Eczema, or atopic dermatitis, is a common skin condition affecting 1 in 10 Americans. Patients with eczema often experience itchy, dry, raw, and sensitive patches of skin, which greatly impacts their quality of life. As we wrap up Eczema Awareness
February
Issue ... February January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... Treat the patient who has the disease, not just the disease. What’s hot ... This month’s news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ...
September 29, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Sept. 29, 2021 ... Is HPV vaccination associated with clearance of common warts? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Positively perplexing — Determining the meaning of CD30 positivity FDA proposes new guidance
November
Issue ... November January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... Any month is a good month to give thanks. What’s hot ... This month’s news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ... What are
Granular C3 dermatosis in granular detail
DermWorld Insights and Inquiries ... By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD, May 1, 2026 Vol. 8, No. 5 Except for straightforward cases of bullous pemphigoid, my ability to predict direct immunofluorescence (DIF) results in cases of presumed autoimmune blistering diseases leaves much to be desired. Recently, my humility in this
What’s up in Down syndrome?
Read the October 13, 2021 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on developments in Down syndrome.
What's new in pediatric dermatology?
Experts break down diagnoses you didn't know about 10 years ago ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, April 1, 2022 The world looked different in 2012, particularly in the world of medicine. Among the many changes of the last decade, new diagnoses have emerged within the field of
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.
January 18, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Jan. 18, 2023 ... Have cutaneous manifestations of COVID-19 changed during Delta, Omicron waves? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Complications of silicone injections – persistence, stigma, and treatment AAD releases updated
Saving face: The importance of recognizing facial discoid dermatosis
Read the Feb. 22, 2023 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on recognizing facial discoid dermatosis.
Dermatologic surgery
Transplantation dermatology: Race matters Breaking up (with habits) is hard to do: The role of platelet transfusions when performing skin biopsies on profoundly thrombocytopenic patients Angiosarcomas and morbid obesity: An enormous problem Nom de plume: Affaire risquée A surgical pearl (in waiting) for the medical dermatologist Patients’ (mis)understanding of their
December 15, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Dec. 15, 2021 ... Female-pattern hair loss: Effect of bicalutamide on minoxidil-induced hypertrichosis DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Speculating on spicules — Our incomplete knowledge of trichodysplasia spinulosa DermWorld Young Physician
July
Issue ... July January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... From the editor What's hot ... What's hot? Cracking the Code ... Key components of evaluation and management: Physical examination Acta Eruditorum ... Should
August
Issue ... August January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... From the editor What's hot ... What's hot? Cracking the Code ... Key components of evaluation and management: Medical decision making Acta Eruditorum ...
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.
Can topical ketoconazole tip the scales for acne vulgaris?
Read the October 21, 2020 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on topical ketoconazole and acne vulgaris.
What is an AAD Expert Resource Group (ERG)? Do I need to be an expert to join?
Asked and Answered ... December 1, 2023 The Academy’s Expert Resource Groups (ERGs) are made up of individuals who come together to share information and knowledge about a particular topic, usually specific diseases or issues relevant to dermatology. ... You do not need to be an expert on an ERG’s
What are AAD Expert Resource Groups (ERGs) and how can I get involved?
Asked and Answered ... January 1, 2022 The Academy’s Expert Resource Groups (ERGs) are made up of individuals who come together to share information and knowledge about a particular topic, usually specific diseases or issues relevant to dermatology. ... You do not need to be an expert on an ERG’s
Weighing the options
As biologic therapies expand indications to children and adolescents, what do dermatologists need to know about balancing the risks and benefits? ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, February 1, 2023 Over the past five years, younger patients have steadily gained access to a range of FDA-approved targeted
November
Issue ... November January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... It’s always the gluten What's hot ... This month's news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ... How is structural racism affecting atopic dermatitis
December
Issue ... December January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... They never taught us how to fail What's hot ... This month's news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ... Does the burden of
April
Issue ... April January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... Crowdsourcing What's hot ... This month's news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ... Is there evidence to suggest a true remittive effect of
March
Issue ... March January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... March is a strange month What's hot ... This month's news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ... What is the path forward for
Study connects skin disease and sleep, mental health struggles in children
Facts at your Fingertips ... By Megan Bennett, Staff Writer, December 1, 2025 Kids with inflammatory skin conditions have increased risk of also developing sleep and psychological issues. A recent study in the ... Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology breaks down the risk by disease and their comorbidities
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
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.
This month's news from across the specialty
What's hot ... September 1, 2021 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Bryan Carroll, MD, PhD, FAAD The parable of the blind men and the elephant speaks to the limitations of an individual’s perception in
We have said it before, but it bears repeating
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, October 1, 2025 Kids are not just little adults. This is certainly important to remember when treating skin diseases in children, but it turns out making the diagnosis of even some
When to Use (or Not Use) Antibiotics on Your Skin
Tips from board-certified dermatologists ROSEMONT, Ill. (Feb. 15, 2022) — Cold weather can be hard on your skin. When your skin becomes dry, as often happens in the winter, it can easily crack and bleed. When caring for a cut or other wound, it might seem logical to apply an
Antihypertensive agents and eczema: New data for older patients
Antihypertensive agents, especially diuretics and calcium channel blockers, may cause eczematous dermatoses in older patients.
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
Demodectic eruptions: More than you mite have imagined
Read the April 26, 2023 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on Demodectic eruptions. Although the precise role of Demodex mites remains to be defined in disorders such as rosacea, these mites could play a role in other diseases, the most under-recognized possibly being so-called pigmented demodicidosis.
The woolly culprit: Lanolin revealed as an uncommon cause of dermatitis on normal skin
Lanolin is the 2023 Allergen of the Year and is present in many personal care and industrial products. For those who have a positive patch test to lanolin, it is important to remember the “lanolin paradox” where patients have a positive patch test but tolerate lanolin on normal skin.
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?
Aluminum can cause allergic contact dermatitis: Allergen of the Year 2022
Read the June 15, 2022 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on aluminum as Allergen of the Year 2022.
January 17, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Jan. 17, 2024 ... Risk of skin cancers in patients with actinic keratoses DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : A cold abscess remains a cold case — Multiple neonatal staphylococcal cold abscesses
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
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
October 15, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Oct. 15, 2025 ... Do new psoriasis biologics have better safety profiles than adalimumab? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Erectile dysfunction in dermatology — A silent epidemic AAD seeks member comments
There’s a nutrient for that
Help patients navigate how diet affects dermatoses and aging. ... Feature ... By Laura Vernaci, contributing Writer, September 1, 2026 There may be something missing from your dermatology patients’ therapeutic regimen: proper nutrition. What people put into their bodies — or fail to — can have a considerable, lasting impact
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
Incident to, revisited
Cracking the Code ... Dr. Miller, who is in private practice in Yorba Linda, California, represents the American Academy of Dermatology on the AMA-CPT Advisory Committee. ... By Alexander Miller, MD, October 1, 2018 Test your knowledge: Incident to, revisited ... Take the quiz to see if you're up to
Widening the circle
AAD’s Camp Discovery is looking to make this meaningful opportunity accessible to even more kids and volunteers in the years to come ... Feature ... By Amy Freed Stalzer, Contributing Writer, November 1, 2022 For nearly 30 years, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) has offered a camp program for
Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp must no longer be dermatology’s secret
As dermatologists, we get used to discussing disorders that are foreign to other physicians. A typical story would be someone with classic notalgia paresthetica whose primary care physician does not believe that cervical arthritis is responsible for the maddening scapular pruritus. “My doctor never heard of such a thing!” patients
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.
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
Transplantation dermatology: Race matters
December 3rd, 2017 will mark the 50th anniversary of the first human-to-human heart transplant performed by the late South African cardiothoracic surgeon, Christaan Barnard.
February 22, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Feb. 22, 2023 ... How effective are field treatments for actinic keratosis? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Saving face — The importance of recognizing facial discoid dermatosis A systematic review of
Topical tacrolimus topics
Read the August 26, 2020 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on topical tacrolimus.
November 1, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Nov. 1, 2023 ... Can oral nutraceuticals reduce isotretinoin side effects? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Exchanging plasma exchange for a novel approach — The potential of FcRn antagonists in dermatologic
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
Living with LCDs
Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) exist for the purpose of defining coverage, billing, and documentation criteria for a variety of defined diagnoses or procedures.
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... February 1, 2024 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Craig Burkhart, MD, MS, MPH, FAAD ChatGPT is a readily accessible and widely available artificial intelligence tool mainly used by physicians for administrative
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
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
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... July 1, 2023 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Mallory Abate, MD, FAAD Need a refresher on optimizing CPT coding and documentation? At this year’s AAD Annual Meeting lecture on Coding and
Modifier 25 and E/M coding in 2021
Derm Coding Consult ... By Cynthia Stewart, CPC, COC, CPMA, CPC-I, manager, coding & reimbursement resources, March 1, 2021 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in Derm Coding Consult. ... Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . The recently released 2021 CPT ... ® ... office or
When ads subtract
“Could the skin lesion you’re seeing…actually be a deadly blood cancer?….Blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm (BPDCN) is an aggressive and deadly hematologic cancer with skin lesions that may be mistaken for other skin disorders…When biopsying skin lesions, ask your pathologist to test for CD 123. Refer patients early.”
Granular detail on granular parakeratosis
Read the October 6, 2021 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on granular parakeratosis.
Modifier 25, revisited
Cracking the Code ... Dr. Miller, who is in private practice in Yorba Linda, California, represents the American Academy of Dermatology on the AMA-CPT Advisory Committee. ... By Alexander Miller, MD, March 1, 2018 Test your knowledge: Modifier 25, revisited ... Take the quiz to see if you're up to
Terra Firma-Forme Dermatosis
Terra firma-forme dermatosis is diagnosed by a simple alcohol wipe. Recognition of this disorder may ease fears and embarrassment and avoid unnecessary diagnostic tests.
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
Malassezia folliculitis: Simultaneously seen and invisible
If a rash could commiserate with Amos, the accused murderess Roxie Hart’s husband in the musical Chicago, Pityrosporum folliculitis (PF) would be a leading candidate. I have diagnosed it, but how many times have I missed it?
Advocacy Update Jan. 28 2025
The Academy asked the Trump Administration to work with Congress and CMS to prioritize Medicare payment reform and develop a solution to stabilize the physician payment system.
April 26, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 26, 2023 ... Paroxetine for refractory erythema of rosacea? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Demodectic eruptions — More than you mite have imagined Nonthermal atmospheric plasma for molluscum and verruca
Skin health for the ages
Dermatologists specializing in geriatric care discuss considerations for understanding and treating aging skin. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, August 1, 2026 The World Health Organization estimates that by the year 2030, one in six people will be over 60 years old, and patients over 65 account
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
Coding lessons learned from frequently asked questions in 2023
Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, Manager, Lead Coding and Reimbursement Strategist, December 1, 2023 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld ... Coding Consult. Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . 2023 has come to a close
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
The profound dermatological manifestations of COVID-19 Part VI: Going to the dogs
Read the July 29, 2020 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on the COVID-19 pandemic.
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
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)
COVID-19 skin care and hygiene kits for the homeless
DW Weekly spoke with Tufts University medical student Haya Raef, and Jennifer Tan, MD, dermatology faculty member at Massachusetts General Hospital about their efforts to create COVID-19 skin care and hygiene kits for individuals experiencing homelessness in the Boston and Portland, Maine area.
June 3, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 3, 2020 ... COVID-19 and androgenetic alopecia: Is there a link? DW Insights and Inquiries : Clear cell papulosis — Clearly distinctive, clearly underrecognized Register for the Academy’s virtual meeting
What are keratoacanthomatous lesions of the legs in mature women?
I have an increasing number of patients asking me questions about proliferating keratoacanthoma-like lesions on their shins. “Why am I getting these? Are they cancer? Why do more of them appear after surgery?”
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.
Local coverage determinations: what are they good for?
Each MAC publishes a set of LCDs, which are intended to clarify coverage (or non-coverage) criteria for select diagnostic conditions, surgical procedures or laboratory tests.
November 11, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / November 11, 2020 ... How effective are steroid-sparing agents in treating chronic alopecia areata? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Raising a toast to advances in treating alcohol-induced flushing Derm Coding Consult
Tag, you’re it!
Read the Sept. 28, 2022 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on Tag, you’re it!
Coding for preventive skin examination in 2021 and beyond
To understand the new evaluation and management (E/M) coding guidance, the AAD/A recommends reviewing and applying the coding guidelines holistically. When coding is based on medical decision making (MDM), documentation for the encounter must meet or exceed two of the three elements as described in the E/M Office Visit Level
May 27, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 27, 2020 ... How to classify COVID-19 rashes DW Insights and Inquiries : On the cusp of extraordinary advances in extramammary Paget disease Derm Coding Consult : Telephone code Medicare
On the cusp of extraordinary advances in extramammary Paget disease
Read the May 27, 2020 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on EMPD.
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October 10
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Vitiligo or vitiligo-like lesions and PD1-inhibitors: Which is right?
No one will dispute that depigmented lesions occur in melanoma patients treated with PD-1 inhibitors. What is debatable is whether these lesions are vitiligo or vitiligo-like lesions.
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
Getting a head up on cutaneous scalp malignancies
Cutaneous scalp malignancies are common in patients with alopecia. Research suggests hair prevents carcinogenesis by physically blocking ultraviolet light and other mechanisms.
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:
Probing pityriasis rosea in pregnancy
Read the January 19, 2022 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on pityriasis rosea in pregnancy.
Reassuring patients with sclerosing lymphangitis of the penis that they will not get shafted
Sclerosing lymphangitis of the penis may be anxiety-provoking but is a self-limited disorder that characteristically resolves within weeks without residual complications.
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
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.
Acquisition and loss: A tribute to Jouni Uitto, MD, PhD
Read the Jan. 11, 2023 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on acquisition and loss, a tribute to Jouni Uitto, MD, PhD.
Can computer algorithms improve dermatologists’ accuracy when diagnosing melanoma?
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, January 1, 2021 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, talks with Michael A. Marchetti, MD, about
CMS Pays for Communication Technology-based Services, Effective 2019
Given the recent ubiquitous nature of synchronous audio and video applications available for download and the increased use of patient-facing health portals, the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has determined that a broad range of services can be provided by healthcare professionals via communication technology. ... Remote Evaluation
Eradicating ectoparasites
Experts discuss treatment options and tips for successfully diagnosing and treating lice and scabies ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, October 1, 2022 Pediculosis (head, body, or pubic lice infestation) and scabies are caused by ectoparasites that are found to some degree in all human populations, with
January 29, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / January 29, 2025 ... Female pattern hair loss: Topical 17α-ethinyl estradiol with minoxidil vs. topical minoxidil DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Necrotizing infundibular crystalline folliculitis — Not yet crystal clear Treatment
Determining the appropriate lesion destruction code — benign or premalignant
Derm Coding Consult ... By Tiffany McFarland, RHIT, Analyst, Coding & Reimbursement, April 1, 2024 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld ... Coding Consult. Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . The distinctions of code choice for lesion destruction — either benign, premalignant, or malignant
Sézary syndrome and Shakespeare: What’s in a name?
O Sézary, Sézary! Wherefore art thou Sézary? Deny thy erythema and refuse thy name Or, if thou wilt not, but sworn by biome, And you’ll no longer be a syndrome. Dermatologists have contended with entities such as zoster sine herpete and aleukemic leukemia cutis, but now reports of Sézary syndrome (SS) without erythroderma challenge
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
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
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.
April 14, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 14, 2021 ... Pulsed dye laser versus ablative fractional CO2 laser for hypertrophic scars DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : LIDA rose the insulin requirement Actinic keratosis clinical guideline published Do
January 28, 2026
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Jan. 28, 2026 ... Topical estrogens for skin aging DermWorld What’s Hot: Driver of psoriatic itch Outcomes across JAK inhibitors in prurigo nodularis Anticholinergic treatments for hyperhidrosis Assessment of GPT-4 vision
Dermatology coding essentials part 4: Pearls, pitfalls, and best practices
Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, Senior Manager, Coding & Reimbursement, October 1, 2026 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld Coding Consult. ... Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . As we continue sharing pearls, pitfalls, and
Reflections on infantile perianal pyramidal protrusion and Hippocrates
Dermatologists must recognize infantile perianal pyramidal protrusion (and its clinical variants) to avoid inappropriate diagnostic and therapeutic measures.
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,
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
Red alert: Avoid brimonidine and oxymetazoline as hemostatic agents
As a youth, I recall that “rosy cheeks” were a sign of good health and would watch amusingly as my late aunt Hilda would excuse herself to put on her rouge. No more. In 2017, it’s time to get the red out, whether masked by green-tinted makeup, treated by intense
Darier disease is rough clinically and therapeutically. MEK inhibition may offer a smoother future
MEK inhibition may be a new therapeutic pathway to treat disorders demonstrating focal acantholytic dyskeratosis, including Darier disease and Grover disease.
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
Dermatology benign, premalignant, and malignant destruction code utilization
The AADA coding team continues to educate dermatologists on the code utilization indicators for services provided in a dermatology setting. As a follow-up to the first in the series, How does your benign and malignant excision code utilization compare to the average in dermatology, the coding team has researched dermatology
When plants attack (the skin)
Experts share botanical best practices for plant-based skin problems. ... Feature ... By Heidi Splete, Contributing Writer, November 1, 2026 The danger from a plant can be as over-the-top as the Little Shop of Horrors’ omnivorous Audrey II, but the cause is often more subtle, and the diagnosis takes some
Glucose monitors: Not as sweet as they seem
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Unmasking the complications of personal protective equipment
Read the August 5, 2020 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on PPE during COVID-19.
Seeing red with dupilumab
Read the March 1, 2023 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on seeing red with dupilumab.
Slammed by slime
Read the September 16, 2020 DWII on "slime" and its dermatological impacts.
Speaking the same language
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... How cultural competency can improve communication — and care outcomes ... How cultural competency can improve communication — and care outcomes ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor Sometimes a seemingly innocent gesture can have unintended consequences. In 2012,
Should dermatologists fear machine learning?
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... Specialists say rumors of their impending obsolescence are greatly exaggerated ... Specialists say rumors of their impending obsolescence are greatly exaggerated ... By Jan Bowers, contributing writer Dermatologists could be forgiven for feeling a little blindsided when a
Becoming whipped up over flagellate dermatoses
The literature on flagellate dermatoses has been whipped into frenzy.
What's hot?
What's hot ... August 27, 2019 In this monthly column, members of ... Dermatology World 's Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Bryan Carroll, MD, PhD ... Identifying the origin of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma of an unknown primary can inform prognosis and
NIAID guidelines for food allergy
Learn about the NIAID guidelines for food allergy, including peanut allergy. This page provides convenient, at-a-glance highlights from the full guidelines, providing dermatologists with the most important clinical information.
Hairdressers’ dermatologic odyssey: From dye to death prevention
My younger daughter Deborah was destined to be a hair stylist. When she was a camper in the Poconos, I received an urgent call from the staff about her. Assuming the worst, my heart palpitating in fear, all I could do was laugh when I was informed that she violated
Pediatric diseases in disguise
Dermatologists discuss conditions that may be harder to diagnose in children. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, October 1, 2025 Despite years of rigorous training and experience, even the best dermatologists may miss a pediatric diagnosis, particularly for dermatologists who don’t see as many pediatric patients. Some
Bursting at the CME
We keep creating important member-only, free accredited education for you, with a couple of exciting additions in recent months.
Parabens — A common allergen with lots of hype and no real harm
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September 26
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September 19
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Successful documentation tips that withstand an audit
Derm Coding Consult ... By Cynthia Stewart, CPC, CPMA, COC, CPC-I, August 1, 2021 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in Derm Coding Consult. ... Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . The core purpose of documenting the services and procedures that dermatologists and non-physician clinicians (NPC)
Deep learning in dermatopathology
Read the June 30, 2021 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on deep learning in dermatopathology.
What's hot?
What's hot ... January 2, 2019 In this monthly column, members of the ... Dermatology World Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Mallory Abate, MD ... Many dermatologists still check baseline labs prior to prescribing oral terbinafine or griseofulvin for adults and children with dermatophyte
Another door opens?
The potential FDA approval of multiple JAK inhibitors could offer new treatment options for dermatology patients ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, assistant managing editor, May 1, 2021 "It was only six and a half years ago when the first case report was published showing successful treatment of a patient
The 2025 Allergen of the Year is to dye for
Toluene-2,5-diamine sulfate (PTDS) may be an allergen but may also be used as a substitute in some patients allergic to the hair dye paraphenylene diamine.
Dermatology coding essentials part 1: Pearls, pitfalls, and best practices
Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, Senior Manager, Coding & Reimbursement, April 1, 2026 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld Coding Consult. ... Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . Your ability to deliver excellent patient care
The blister beetle and beyond
Pediatric dermatologists discuss what’s new — and unchanged — in treating molluscum contagiosum. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, July 1, 2024 Molluscum contagiosum (MC), a virus of the ... Poxviridae family, is a common viral cutaneous infection that primarily affects children, immunocompromised patients, and sexually active
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.
This month's news from across the specialty
What's hot ... September 1, 2020 In this monthly column, members of ... Dermatology World 's Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... HARRY DAO JR., MD Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) ranks high on my list of tough conditions to manage. In 2015, adalimumab’s new status
What's hot?
What's hot ... January 29, 2019 In this monthly column, members of the ... Dermatology World Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Edward W. Cowen, MD, MHSc ... Many of us struggle with patients with refractory pruritus who have tried many combinations of antihistamine, tricyclic,
April 3
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ALDY and the redemptive power of “I don’t know”
When I started my residency 37 years ago, I never would have imagined that nearly four decades later, I would be baffled by patients and their rashes every day. When I’m stumped diagnostically, I admit it (to myself and the patient), hope that either the disease will manifest recognizable features,
August 28
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Multinucleated keratinocytes: A real histologic finding in factitial dermatoses
Patients presenting with factitial dermatoses are challenging on every level, and proving the diagnosis may be very difficult because of patient (or parental) denial of the situation. Recently, there have been a few reports of a histologic finding that may help confirm the diagnosis – multinucleated keratinocytes (MKs, also known
LIDA* rose the insulin requirement
Read the April 14, 2021 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on localized insulin-derived amyloidosis.
Life is just a bowl of cherry angiomas
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What's hot?
What's hot ... July 24, 2018 In this monthly column, members of the ... Dermatology World Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Edward W. Cowen, MD, MHSc ... The first human retrovirus, identified in 1980, was not HIV, but human T-cell lymphotrophic virus-1 (HTLV-1). It
Dupilumab’s growing pains
Read the January 8, 2020 DWII on dupilumab.
January 30
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October 2, 2019
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What’s hot ... November 1, 2025 In this monthly column, members of the DermWorld ... Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. Bryan Carroll, MD, PhD, FAAD I don’t see an important word — ‘teledermatology’ — in the title of a recent publication about 3D total-body
Dupilumab’s conjunctivitis conundrum
Having worn glasses since kindergarten, and being virtually helpless without them, I am particularly sympathetic to patients with eye disorders.
First Coast Service Options/Novitas Solutions patch testing unit of service reduction averted
In a combined effort, the American Academy of Dermatology Association’s Dermatologic Contractor Advisory Committee (DermCAC) and Health Care Finance Committee (HCFC) joined forces to protect dermatologists’ ability to provide quality and patient access to care.
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
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
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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
February 5, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Feb. 5, 2020 ... Legislators aim to prevent sunscreen bans DW Insights and Inquiries : Prurigo pigmentosa as the "keto rash": I’m a believer Correction issued to pediatric psoriasis treatment guidelines
Countering corticophobia
Topical corticosteroid phobia (TCP, aka “corticosteroid phobia”, “corticophobia”) describes exaggerated concerns, fears, worries, anxiety, doubts, reservations, reluctance or skepticism regarding corticosteroid use in patients, their caregivers, or health care professionals
October 13, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Oct. 13, 2021 ... How does wearing occlusive gloves impact hand eczema? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : What’s up in Down syndrome? Relief funds available for health care providers, including some
What's hot?
What's hot ... September 18, 2018 In this monthly column, members of the ... Dermatology World Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Edward W. Cowen, MD, MHSc ... The clock is TICKing on emerging vectorborne diseases. Lyme disease, famously named for its endemicity in Old
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... August 1, 2025 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Craig Burkhart, MD, MPH, MSBS, FAAD Researchers at the Clear Clinical Communications group at the University of Minnesota ... studied children’s understanding of
November 2, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Nov. 2, 2022 ... Factors that influence platelet rich plasma efficacy in androgenetic alopecia DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Lipodystrophia semicircularis — A lipoatrophy not to get depressed about Underlying conditions
December 9, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Dec. 9, 2020 ... What are the effects of OTC moisturizers on skin barrier function? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Much ado about nothing in dermatopathology CMS fails to prevent Medicare
Diminishing diagnostic cognitive bias: Anchors away
All dermatologists are subject to cognitive biases that could result in diagnostic and therapeutic errors. Embrace metacognition (self-analysis) as a pathway to determine how to be a more effective clinician.
Pigmented onychomatricoma: Avoid getting nailed by misdiagnosis
Read the Dec. 2, 2020 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on pigmented onychomatricoma.
August 8
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September 25, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / September 25, 2024 ... Cyclosporine vs. dupilumab vs. methotrexate for patients with AD DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : The expanding horizon of anti-IL-36 therapy FDA approves new treatment for immune-mediated vasculitis
Difficulty differentiating palmar psoriasis from eczema: Can dermatopathologists lend a Hand?
I have had the privilege of learning from a master clinician, Ed Bondi, at Penn since I was a dermatopathology fellow. Ed is a brilliant dermatologist who “inherited” Walter Shelley’s practice right out of his residency. Can you imagine that? One of Ed’s teachings is to be careful diagnosing chronic
This month's news from across the specialty
What's hot ... March 1, 2020 In this monthly column, members of ... Dermatology World 's Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... BRYAN CARROLL, MD, PHD There are relationships of psoriasis lesions with candida, staph aureus, and now bacteriophages. Our understanding of the interplay
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
The medical word to watch in 2018: Dysbiosis
With increasing rapidity, new words enter the dermatological lexicon, reflecting concepts that change our perceptions of disease and treatment. Recent examples include “comorbidities”, “programmed cell death inhibition” and “teledermatology”. The word to watch in 2018 is “dysbiosis”.
May 8
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Cutaneous complications of immune checkpoint inhibitors
DermWorld highlights some of the common (and not-so-common) skin complications associated with ICIs and shares expert tips for management. ... Feature ... By Heidi Splete, Contributing Writer, March 1, 2024 Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) are a mainstay of immunotherapy for many cancer types — including breast, colon, liver, lung, skin,
February 13
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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
June 11, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 11, 2025 ... Combination oral minoxidil and bicalutamide for the treatment of female pattern hair loss in adolescents DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : From Down Under to all over —
Finding Joy in pediatric phototherapy
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More than just poison ivy...
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... Identification and treatment of hazardous plant exposures ... Identification and treatment of hazardous plant exposures ... By Emily Margosian, content specialist For most, knowledge of hazardous plants is limited to the phrase, “leaves of three, leave them be.”
Laser focus
Dermatologist experts discuss the latest advances in laser technology and offer tips on how to navigate the research and acquisition process ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, assistant managing editor, April 1, 2021 For the new dermatologist moving from residency to practice, or the established dermatologist simply seeking a challenge,
AADA educates employers about the value of dermatologic care
The AADA continues to increase awareness among employers of the impact skin conditions have on employee health, productivity, and costs. Most recently, we presented a webinar for employers with the Midwest Business Group on Health (MBGH) — a non-profit association comprised of more than 150 companies, including McDonald’s Corporation, State
Thank you, Alex
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, December 1, 2020 We end 2020 on a bittersweet note: Eight years and 96 columns later, ... Dr. Alex Miller ends his incredible run as author of our all-time, most popular column
Standard postoperative wound care practice may be all wet
Water exposure in the immediate postoperative period does not increase the risk of infection and allows the patient to continue their water-related hygiene routines.
When we say we are listening, we mean it
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This month's news from across the specialty
What's hot ... June 1, 2021 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Bryan Carroll, MD, PhD The debate over the curative benefit of radiotherapy for aggressive cutaneous invasive squamous cell carcinoma continues. The inflection point
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... June 1, 2025 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Bryan Carroll, MD, PhD, FAAD The balancing of the efficacy against the toxicities of immunotherapy for melanoma remains a vigorous point of debate
November 28
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February 9, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Feb. 9, 2022 ... Tinted sunscreens: A practical guide to counseling patients DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Lightening the cutaneous and emotional burden of melasma — cysteamine’s role Nemolizumab plus topicals
Blasé about the acronym BLAISE (Blaschko Linear Acquired Inflammatory Skin Eruptions)
I always enjoy rendering the diagnosis of lichen striatus – parents are concerned, the rash is benign, and usually resolves within months. The only downer is trying to answer the inevitable question of “Why did my child get this?” and I morph from the sagacious physician to a dunce,
Advocacy Update Sept 23, 2025
The Academy joined more than 30 medical organizations expressing concerns to CMS about the process for reviewing and selecting quality measures in MIPS.
Giving a NOD2 to Yao syndrome
There are several autoinflammatory disorders that may present in adults. The number of cases of Yao syndrome due to mutations in NOD2 has been increasing. It should be in the differential diagnosis of patients manifesting recurrent fever, rashes, musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, and sicca-like symptoms.
Advocacy Update Aug 26, 2025
The AADA joined the American Medical Association and other specialty and state societies to oppose the Ensuring Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act.
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... March 1, 2023 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Bryan Carroll, MD, PhD, FAAD New, but not new, but maybe new, but not good = ... Candida auris is looking worse with
September 23, 2026
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Sept. 23, 2026 ... Local hyperthermia with hydrogen peroxide for warts DermWorld What’s Hot: Molecular profiling of CTCL AAD releases new AD diagnostic testing guidelines Pediatric use of JAK inhibitors and
How climate change and wildfire smoke can impact the skin
Studies show California wildfires led to an increase in the number of patients visiting dermatologists for flares in skin conditions NEW ORLEANS (March 17, 2023) — New research ... 1,2,3 ... shows that as wildfires are increasing in frequency, intensity and extent, and affecting air quality across the U.S., they
Reflections on reflectance confocal microscopy for diagnosing benign lichenoid keratoses
Reflectance confocal microscopy may obviate the need for biopsies of benign lichenoid keratoses (and other lesions).
Nevus lipomatosus superficialis needs deeper understanding
DermWorld Insights and Inquiries ... By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD, October 1, 2026 Vol. 8, No. 10 Specific diagnoses bring me joy. Nevus lipomatosus superficialis (NLS) is a favorite — the lesion is benign, without systemic implications or complications, and can usually be treated with reassurance or surgery, if
Smoke and the skin
Experts discuss the cutaneous impact of occupational and natural exposure to smoke. ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Senior Editor, June 1, 2025 From wildfires to cigarettes, smoke drifts through every corner of life. ... Nearly 90% of the world’s population lives with unhealthy air caused by smoke, according to
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'Stepping up' to off-label dosing of biologics
Read the April 6, 2022 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on off-label dosing of biologics.
What's hot?
What's hot ... May 29, 2018 In this monthly column, members of the ... Dermatology World Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Edward W. Cowen, MD, MHSc ... You may be surprised to learn that a ... new organ’ in the skin was recently identified.
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Support system
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... Dermatologists step in to treat cutaneous side effects of cancer treatments so patients can complete their therapy ... Dermatologists step in to treat cutaneous side effects of cancer treatments so patients can complete their therapy ... By Ruth
What's hot?
What's hot ... May 31, 2019 In this monthly column, members of the ... Dermatology World Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Edward W. Cowen, MD, MHSc ... There are several FDA-approved options available for field therapy for the treatment of multiple actinic keratoses, including
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
Beef tallow for eczema: Grade A prime or just another bum steer?
Dermatologists must take the bull by the horns and inform patients that beef tallow for eczema is far from being an optimal moisturizer.
May 31, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 31, 2023 ... Cause or cure: Dupilumab and alopecia areata DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Taking it on the shin – part 1 A simplified dermoscopic algorithm for melanoma diagnosis
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.
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This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... June 1, 2022 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Bryan Carroll, MD, PhD, FAAD A recent study compared lipidomes and transcriptomes of single cell dermal fibroblasts to explore the determinants of cell
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
Best of DermWorld Insights and Inquiries
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From the editor
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, August 1, 2018 Don't miss this edition of ... Dermatology World . Summer is almost over and, hopefully, you are taking a little time for yourselves and family before the long days
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What’s hot ... November 1, 2026 In this monthly column, members of the DermWorld ... Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. Harry Dao Jr., MD, FAAD My psychiatry colleague texted me a question earlier this month: "Do you have thoughts on the Moderna/Merck melanoma vaccine
January 3, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Jan. 3, 2024 ... Efficacy of minoxidil for cancer treatment–induced hair loss DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Malignant syphilis — History in the making Most effective medications for plaque psoriasis Cardiovascular,
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What's hot ... December 1, 2019 In this monthly column, members of ... Dermatology World 's Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... BRYAN CARROLL, MD, PhD X marks the spot — PRAME expression for marking melanoma. PRAME ( ... PR eferentially expressed ... A
Tackling itch
Understanding and treating chronic itch ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, April 1, 2022 Itch, or pruritus, is a common symptom (and condition) that is considered one of the 50 most prevalent conditions worldwide — an estimated 15% of the population suffers from chronic pruritus. Speak to
CMS finalizes and implements evaluation and management visit complexity HCPCS add-on code G2211
Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, Manager, Lead Coding and Reimbursement Strategist, May 1, 2024 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld ... Coding Consult. Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . CMS has officially implemented the novel
Dermatology: A memoir
First Person ... By Walter Larsen, MD, May 1, 2021 In July 1961, Sylvi and I drove from San Francisco to Portland, Oregon for my residency in dermatology. We were married three months before in San Francisco. We packed up all our earthly possessions into our 1957 Chevrolet including a
October 23, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / October 23, 2024 ... Botulinum toxin type A with topical minoxidil vs. topical minoxidil alone in males with androgenetic alopecia DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Shocking news — Heat shock protein
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
Bringing pigmented lupus to light
Lettie (not her real name) was an elderly, charming, courtly, soft-spoken African-American woman whose facial skin was getting progressively darker. Only after I drew routine laboratory studies and found marked thrombocytopenia, did I entertain the diagnosis of lupus, which was subsequently confirmed by biopsy and serologies.
Advances in dermatopathology
Dermatopathologists discuss the latest trends and developments in dermpath. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, November 1, 2023 The field of dermatopathology is experiencing much growth and change. From how to use PRAME to aid in determining whether a lesion may be malignant, to digitizing glass slides
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... September 1, 2023 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Craig Burkhart, MD, MS, MPH, FAAD The HPV vaccine is a safe and effective method of preventing cancer, but parental hesitancy toward vaccine
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
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Move over Lues: Graft-versus-host disease is the new mimicker king
I have always been intrigued by graft-versus-host disease (GVH). I first learned of the disorder in my college immunology course when it was referred to as a cause of “runting syndrome” in mice.
Scratching from A Hard Day’s Night? Meet the beetles!
One of my least favorite encounters in dermatology is telling patients that it looks like they have insect bites.
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Diagnosis coding updates for 2026
Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, Senior Manager, Coding and Reimbursement, November 1, 2025 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld ... Coding Consult. Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Checking in on the adverse reactions to checkpoint inhibitors
Earlier this year there have been two posts devoted to adverse reactions of checkpoint inhibitors (“Thinking of Discontinuing the PD-1 Inhibitor Because of a Lichenoid Eruption? Don’t do it!” published on May 21st and “Joining the Bullae Pulpit: PD-1 inhibitors” posted on August 25th). Do further studies corroborate these studies?
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
What's hot?
What's hot ... January 30, 2018 In this monthly column, members of ... Dermatology World 's Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Lakshi Aldredge, MSN, ANP-BC ... It seems like everywhere you turn, there is a new comorbidity associated with psoriasis. This is especially important
Taking it on the shin: Part two
Obesity-associated lymphedematous mucinosis and stasis mucinosis can be differentiated from euthyroid pretibial myxedema. Weight reduction and compression may improve these disorders.
Paradoxical biological reactions and Grandma Dora’s waterbed
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A revelation: Drug-induced pseudoglucagonoma syndrome
Although only having diagnosed the glucagonoma syndrome (GS) once, I have always been fascinated by necrolytic migratory erythema (NME), and conditions that mimic NME, the so-called pseudoglucagonoma syndrome (PGS).
July 3, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 3, 2024 ... Tazarotene vs. imiquimod in patients with plane warts DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Fire ant stings: From pain to gain — The therapeutic potential of solenopsin Efficacy
July 17
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April 12, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 12, 2023 ... Perioperative imaging for high-stage cutaneous SCC may guide management DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Triskaidekaphobia legitimized: Fatal Factor XIII deficiency Contact allergens in nail products DataDerm™: 2022
July 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
December 11, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / December 11, 2024 ... Consensus guidelines for off-label use of oral minoxidil for hair loss DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis joins the pantheon of erythema nodosum-associated disorders Diagnostic
Getting steamed over vaping
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This month's news from across the specialty
What's hot ... December 1, 2021 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Bryan Carroll, MD, PhD, FAAD Being a fan of the Cleveland Browns football team, I am very familiar with organizational dysfunction. It’s not
Tofacitinib: A JAK inhibitor of all trades
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Pseudomolluscoid papules: A more accurate description than pseudoverrucous papules
When patients ask me how I made their diagnosis so quickly, I politely tell them that if any particular lesion takes more than 25 milliseconds to diagnose, they really do have a problem.
Wolf’s isotopic response: Where and when
Although the nature of Wolf’s isotopic response may be debated among dermatologists, clinicians must recognize that new rashes and tumors may appear in sites of previously healed sites from other disorders, most frequently herpes zoster.
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
Learning module: Dermatologic therapies
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Nailed it!
Nail experts discuss how to diagnose common — and not-so-common — nail disorders. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, January 1, 2025 Diagnosing conditions of the nail can be confounding. Patients may experience delays in treatment due to challenges in diagnosis. While the nail may seem like
Biopsy coding: Pathology particulars
Cracking the Code ... Dr. Miller, who is in private practice in Yorba Linda, California, represents the American Academy of Dermatology on the AMA-CPT Advisory Committee. ... By Alexander Miller, MD, February 1, 2019 Test your knowledge: Biopsy coding —pathology particulars ... Take the quiz to see if you're up
This month's news from across the specialty
What's hot ... March 1, 2022 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Bryan Carroll, MD, PhD, FAAD If we can get ahead of the variants through testing and new treatment regimens, we should be able
Mogamulizumab for CTCL: Targeted therapy and immunotherapy crossing paths
Read the August 12, 2020 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on mogamulizumab for CTCL.
Do acral biopsies in dermatomyositis patients have less-prominent histopathologic findings than biopsies from other anatomic locations?
Clinical Applications ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, August 1, 2025 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, talks with Anthony Patrick Fernandez, MD, PhD, FAAD, about his recent Journal of Cutaneous Pathology ... article, ‘ Histopathologic Features of Acral Skin Biopsies in Dermatomyositis Patients
February 12, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Feb. 12, 2020 ... FDA prioritizes drug shortages with new approval policy DW Insights and Inquiries : Twenty years of imiquimod taking its toll on lentigo maligna: Where are we? CMS
November 9, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Nov. 9, 2022 ... Intralesional vs. intramuscular hepatitis B vaccine for common warts DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Hair straighteners and the risk of uterine cancer — More studies are necessary
July, 28 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 28, 2021 ... OTC hair growth therapies for skin of color patients DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Putting a finger on the diagnosis of Achenbach syndrome Celiac disease: Which skin
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
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:
Calcineurin inhibitors under occlusion – I could’ve had a V8!
I have used topical steroids under occlusion for as long I have been in dermatology. What a fabulous maneuver this is for difficult to treat dermatoses such as lichen simplex chronicus, recalcitrant psoriasis, or hypertrophic lichen planus, etc.
They never taught us how to fail
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, December 1, 2019 Physicians are high performers and success is the norm. In our safety-conscious world of medicine, we learn about errors and are given tools to analyze the root cause in
Aiming to hit the target in cutaneous granulomatous diseases
DermWorld discusses the latest treatment strategies for granulomatous skin diseases, and clinical advice for how to manage patients in the absence of approved therapies. ... Feature ... By Heidi Splete, Contributing Writer, February 1, 2026 Approved treatments for granulomatous skin diseases are lacking, but a growing number of case series
Atrophic tinea versicolor: Knowledge about its pathogenesis is hypertrophying
In the entry “Atrophic Tinea Versicolor: More Than a Mirage” (April 22, 2016), I learned that the atrophic appearance of some cases of tinea versicolor is not just an optical illusion.
Getting a leg up on squamous cell carcinomas of the teratoacanthoma type
I thought it was my imagination, but apparently not – there is distinct subset of patients, mostly mature women, with squamous cell carcinomas (SCC) of the keratoacanthoma type (KA) usually presenting on the anterior distal lower extremities.
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Skin conditions by the numbers
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This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... December 1, 2023 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Bryan Carroll, MD, PhD, FAAD Our surgical prep may benefit non-surgical elderly patients. A study of extended bacterial decolonization in 28,956 nursing home
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... May 1, 2022 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Craig Burkhart, MD, MPH, MSBS, FAAD Prior authorization (PA) is purportedly designed to promote evidence-based care and prevent overuse of health services that
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... September 1, 2022 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Bryan Carroll, MD, PhD, FAAD What’s Hot? Capsaicin! The popular spice has been shown to decrease inflammation through a mechanism that is independent
March 2, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 2, 2022 ... Biotin beware: Physician, patient knowledge about lab interference DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : The rhythm of RIME Infections in children treated with dupilumab Cutaneous adverse events are
August 7, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Aug. 7, 2024 ... Is oral minoxidil safe for pediatric patients? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Rounds on pityriasis rotunda Contact allergens in ‘clean’ children’s products Is cumulative methotrexate associated with
July 7, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 7, 2021 ... OTC eczema products with high prevalence of potentially allergenic ingredients DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Progress in pemphigus — Solidifying rituximab’s role Share your comments on the
June 18, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 18, 2025 ... Incidence of keratinocyte carcinoma with use of acitretin DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Beef tallow for eczema — Grade A prime or just another bum steer? Academy mourns
Oncolytic virotherapy and the dermatologist
My late British cousin Tim, a brilliant, kind, benevolent husband, father, gastroenterologist, and MBA, lost his battle with glioblastoma in 2016 at age 55.* I was hoping that he might be able to get into a trial using an oncolytic virus (OV), but that was not possible.
Advocacy Update Jul 15, 2025
In case you missed it, Congress passed budget reconciliation legislation that included a one-year 2.5% increase for the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule to account for sustained cuts as Congress continues to work toward long-term payment reform.
Advocacy — Improving access to patch testing units
The AADA’s advocacy efforts, along with the Dermatologic Medicare Contractor Advisory Committee, ensured that both MACs understood the dermatology patient’s perspective by revising their proposed LCD and increasing the number of patch testing units from 65 to 80.
What's hot?
What's hot ... March 28, 2019 In this monthly column, members of the ... Dermatology World Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Edward W. Cowen, MD, MHSc ... The title says it all: ... Lack of a U.S. Food and Drug Administration indication should not
Any month is a good month to give thanks.
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, November 1, 2024 However, there is something special about November — other than the obvious day of Thanksgiving — that encourages me to think about the good things in my life.
2024 DW Insights and Inquiries archive
Explore past issues of DW Insights and Inquiries that were published in 2024.
From the editor
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, January 1, 2019 Happy 2019! Another year is upon us. The years seem to fly by these days — a hazard, I understand, of growing older. I suspect that many of you
Diagnosing atypical hand, foot, and mouth disease by routine microscopy
Hand, foot, and mouth (HFM) disease is childhood exanthem usually caused by Coxsackie A16; enterovirus 71 has been implicated in cases of HFM complicated by encephalitis, flaccid paralysis, myocarditis and pulmonary edema. Coxsackie A6 has recently been associated with severe, atypical episodes of HFM in children and adults.
Topical amelioration of neuropathic pain and pruritus leading to painful consequences
Increasingly, compounded amitriptyline and ketamine have been utilized for the management of neuropathic pain and pruritus. A review of PubMed reveals its utility in erythomelalgia and diverse neuropathic disorders (peripheral neuropathy, radiation-induced neuropathy, chemotherapy-induced neuropathy, post-herpetic neuralgia, proctodynia, and pain associated with hidradenitis suppurativa).
The prescience of Bernie Ackerman: The road from “pseudoleukemia cutis” to “intralymphatic proliferation of T-cell lymphoid blasts (IPTCLBs)”
Hand, foot, and mouth (HFM) disease is childhood exanthem usually caused by Coxsackie A16; enterovirus 71 has been implicated in cases of HFM complicated by encephalitis, flaccid paralysis, myocarditis and pulmonary edema. Coxsackie A6 has recently been associated with severe, atypical episodes of HFM in children and adults.
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.
August
Issue ... August January February March April May June July August September October November View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... Keeping up is hard to do What’s hot ... This month’s news from across the specialty DermWorld Insights and Inquiries ... The likely Lilliputian meaning
Monthly Archives
Issue ... November January February March April May June July August September October November View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... Keeping up is hard to do What’s hot ... This month’s news from across the specialty DermWorld Insights and Inquiries ... The likely Lilliputian meaning
Meaningful benefits — Quick coding guides
Not sure how to code for that insect bite or sting? We’ve got you covered. Need a photodynamic therapy code right now? We have that info too. Your Academy coding staff knows how busy you are in your practice, so we’ve developed several short and sweet tip sheets and guides
The expanding horizon of anti-IL-36 therapy
The IL-36/IL-36R axis is crucial in the pathogenesis and treatment of generalized pustular psoriasis. Researchers have demonstrated that this pathway may be instrumental in several other inflammatory dermatoses, as already shown in pyoderma gangrenosum.
Dupilumab treatment of bullous pemphigoid: Hoping for approval on the double
Case reports and retrospective studies have demonstrated dupilumab’s efficacy in treating bullous pemphigoid. Preliminary data from a prospective trial confirms dupilumab’s therapeutic value. Perhaps approval of dupilumab for bullous pemphigoid is on the horizon.
January
Issue ... January January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... From the editor Asked and Answered ... I am on the OLC. Where can I find the JAAD and Dialogues in Dermatology quizzes? What's
Your Dermatologist Knows garners major media hits
To date, Your Dermatologist Knows-related efforts by the Academy in 2024 have resulted in over 4,700 media placements in major publications, which has resulted in more than 17.3 billion impressions.
This month's news from across the specialty
What's hot ... January 1, 2022 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Sylvia Hsu, MD, FAAD Diagnostic conundrums are often presented at dermatology teaching conferences in which the presenter asks the audience for a differential
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... March 1, 2026 In this monthly column, members of the DermWorld ... Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. Harry Dao Jr., MD, FAAD Injectable biologics remain the gold standard for achieving optimal clinical responses in psoriasis, but fear of injections leads many
May 5, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 5, 2021 ... Is dutasteride an effective treatment for frontal fibrosing alopecia? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Digging deeper into lupus erythematosus panniculitis Which herbal supplements may affect autoimmune skin
July 20, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 20, 2022 ... FDA approves first vitiligo treatment for skin repigmentation DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : A single case report has the potential to change the world — Could JAK
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
The darkness of lichen planus pigmentosus
Darkness defines lichen planus pigmentosus (LPP) – lesional morphology, the patient’s mood about their appearance, and our ability to understand or treat it. Both patient and physician are literally in the dark.
Psoriasis care resources
Evidence-based guidelines on the treatment of psoriasis, and the role of the dermatologist in monitoring and educating patients about benefits and risks that may be associated.
Joining forces
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... Collaboration and diverse expertise strengthen clinical practice guidelines ... Collaboration and diverse expertise strengthen clinical practice guidelines ... By Jan Bowers, contributing writer Dermatologists look to the AAD’s clinical practice guidelines to serve as a roadmap for providing
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
Prurigo pigmentosa as the “keto rash”: I’m a believer
Read the February 5, 2020 DWII on prurigo pigmentosa.
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... June 1, 2024 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Bryan Carroll, MD, PhD, FAAD An interventional study of aging in mice points to a new paradigm for rejuvenation ( ... Nature. 2024.
Haven’t we all felt it?
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, September 1, 2023 Imposter syndrome. Those pervasive feelings of inadequacy that sneak up on you, convincing you somehow that everyone in the room is better than you. Surely, they made a
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... September 1, 2025 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Harry Dao Jr., MD, FAAD News flash: As of June 20, 2025, ... dupilumab is officially FDA-approved as the first targeted treatment for