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American Academy of Dermatology warns that homemade sunscreens are not proven to be effective and may leave users vulnerable to skin cancer
American Academy of Dermatology Secretary-Treasurer Daniel D. Bennett, MD, FAAD ROSEMONT, Ill. (July 2, 2024) — While the American Academy of Dermatology is aware of reports of people using homemade sunscreens, research shows that most homemade sunscreens lack effective sun protection, leaving users vulnerable to sunburn, premature skin aging and
The latest in sun protection
New sunscreens now match a person’s skin tone without leaving a visible white film on the skin BOSTON, MA (March 25, 2022) — Throughout the years, sunscreens have evolved to meet the public’s needs. These innovations have included improved protection from sunburn and skin aging, as well as specific formulas
Talking Points: Benzene contamination and sunscreen
Primary key messages ... The Academy has developed key messages for dermatologists regarding the ... Valisure report that found the chemical benzene in some sunscreens. ... While this report raises concerns, it’s important to note that this is one report, and the claims need to be validated. ... The United
AADA endorses federal sunscreen reform legislation
The AADA joined members of the SUNucate Coalition to ... endorse a bipartisan bill that would streamline the FDA review process regarding the effectiveness and safety of new ingredients for nonprescription sunscreens. ... On July 16, the House Energy & Commerce Health Subcommittee held a hearing on "Legislative Proposals to
Top-selling U.S. baby moisturizers and pediatric sunscreens: Data on price, allergens, and marketing claims
Facts at your Fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, Senior Editor, July 1, 2025 Public perception of pediatric skin care products often centers on concerns about ingredient safety, with a preference for formulations that are fragrance-free, hypoallergenic, and endorsed by medical professionals. ... In a recent study, the top 50 best-selling
Advocacy Update Aug 5, 2025
IN THIS ISSUE / August 5, 2025 AADA endorses sunscreen reform legislation AADA nominates dermatologists for FDA Advisory Committee Contribute to SkinPAC Legislative affairs AADA endorses sunscreen reform legislation ... The AADA recently joined members of the SUNucate Coalition in ... endorsing a bipartisan bill (PDF) that would streamline the
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
Advocating for you — Sun safety
We believe the public should use sunscreen along with seeking shade and wearing sun-protective clothing to prevent skin cancer. Until there is scientific evidence to support adverse effects, the FDA and the AAD believe it’s premature to ban certain ingredients in sunscreens or certain sunscreen products. Such bans can also
February 23, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Feb. 23, 2022 ... Frontal fibrosing alopecia: The effects of sunscreens and moisturizers DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : The vexing verruciform xanthoma DermWorld Young Physician Focus : The patient experience —
Here comes the sun: The role of polypodium leucotomos extract
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Aug. 9, 2017 Ultraviolet (UV)B response. Changes in biomarkers of UV radiation exposure before and after Polypodium leucotomos extract (PLE). A, Stained nuclei for cyclobutane pyrimidine dimers (CPD), Ki67, proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA), and cyclin D1. B, Sunburn cells and cytoplasmic staining for cyclooxygenase-2
Here comes summer (and sunscreen conversations)!
By Warren R. Heymann, MD April 29, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 17 As the summer solstice approaches, days will lengthen, as will patient-related conversations regarding sunscreen use. In this anxiety-ridden age, with all the information overload, patients’ questions have expanded beyond what sunscreen we recommend. Concerns for safety — both
February 4, 2026
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Feb. 4, 2026 ... Safety of oral minoxidil in pediatric patients DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Deeper thoughts about acne keloidalis nuchae Perioperative strategies for advanced melanoma, nonmelanoma skin cancers Characteristics
February 8, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Feb. 8, 2023 ... A review of newer agents for alopecia areata DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : A surgeon’s primary intention is to reduce secondary infection CDC investigating possibility of treatment-resistant
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 10, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Aug. 10, 2022 ... Tetracyclines may pose greater hyperpigmentation risk DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Forty years of marriage, dermatology, inequities, and gratitude Registry now accepting monkeypox cases AAD statement on
Sunscreen access
Dermatologists, who are on the front lines fighting skin cancer, advocate for patient and public access to safe and effective sunscreen products. Sunscreen products have been proven to protect against skin cancer, skin aging, and sunburn. ... The Academy supports evidence-based laws and regulations at the federal and state levels
Sunscreens on trial
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... Dermatologists discuss the debate about the effects of sunscreen ingredients on the environment ... Dermatologists discuss the debate about the effects of sunscreen ingredients on the environment ... By Victoria Houghton, managing editor Over the last 10 years,
What's hot?
What's hot ... July 25, 2019 In this monthly column, members of ... Dermatology World 's Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Edward W. Cowen, MD, MHSc ... In a recent study published in the ... Journal of the American Medical Association , investigators at
May
Issue ... May January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... This is probably the hardest column I’ve ever had to write What's hot ... This month's news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ...
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.
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... February 1, 2026 In this monthly column, members of the DermWorld ... Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. Craig Burkhart, MD, MPH, MSBS, FAAD Gawey et al. reviewed the current state of sunscreen regulation in the United States and the process of
FAQs on sunscreen ingredients including proposed rule on the final monograph
FAQs ... What does the FDA’s recent sunscreen proposal encompass? The FDA’s recently proposed rule is the first step in the process to establish a final over-the-counter sunscreen monograph and encompasses which sunscreen ingredients on the market are generally recognized as safe and effective (GRASE), meaning that they can be
Sunscreen FAQs
Sun Protection Resource Center ... Looking for information on sunscreen? Visit the Academy's Sun Protection Resource Center. ... Learn more Seeking shade, wearing sun-protective clothing — including a lightweight and long-sleeved shirt, pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and sunglasses with UV protection — and wearing sunscreen on all skin not covered
So many questions. So little time.
Experts offer best practices on efficiently addressing patients’ questions about sunscreen. ... Feature ... By Andrea Niermeier, April 1, 2023 Aisles of products, numerous social media top 10 lists, and abundant information on the internet: Consumers can be quickly overwhelmed with sunscreen questions related to types, usage, and safety —
Skin and hair legislation: What’s happening?
Experts offer a primer on what dermatologists should keep their eyes on. ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, February 1, 2023 On the heels of the start of the 118th U.S. Congress — which marks the first Republican House-Democratic Senate split in a decade — lawmakers and federal
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
What are the environmental effects of oxybenzone and other sunscreen ingredients?
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, October 1, 2018 In this month’s Acta Eruditorum column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, talks with Henry W. Lim, MD, and
Examining the monograph
Dissecting the FDA’s proposed rule on the over-the-counter sunscreen monograph and what dermatologists might expect in the coming years. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, assistant managing editor, November 1, 2020 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been regulating sunscreen since the beginning of the monograph system in
Dermatology issues in the news
Talking points: FDA proposal on new sunscreen ingredient ... The American Academy of Dermatology Association applauds the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for taking the first steps in more than two decades to provide more safe and effective sunscreen options to the American public. ... The agency announced that they
Sunscreen highlights
DermWorld offers updates on efficacy, regulations, and controversies. ... Feature ... By Megan Bennett, Staff Writer, March 1, 2026 As skin cancer diagnoses steadily rise in the U.S., the need for regularly applied, adequately protective sunscreen (along with other sun-safe practices) is more important than ever. ... Data on Americans’
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
January 31
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / JANUARY 31, 2018 ... First IGA scale for EB simplex validated AAD election candidates announced FDA to revise draft guidance affecting in-office preparations How do different SPFs compare? Alex Azar confirmed
February 27
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / February 27, 2019 ... FDA approves new neurotoxin for frown lines Breaking down the FDA’s new sunscreen proposal Update on Anthem instituting new modifier 25 payment policy A new way to
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
PS-Broad-Spectrum Protection of Sunscreen Products
Only sunscreens that demonstrate both UVA and UVB protection may claim \221broad-spectrum\222 coverage
February 26, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Feb. 26, 2020 ... Plantar warts: Shave with PDT or cryotherapy? DW Insights and Inquiries : A niche with NICH Legislators seek to expand sunscreen ingredient ban Young Physician Focus :
March 20
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 20, 2019 ... Sodium bicarbonate injection recalled due to presence of glass DW Insights and Inquiries : Dermatologists will increasingly meet mammalian meat allergy Diversifying the specialty can result in
PDF of Retinoid biology part 2
Tanning Dihydroxyacetone binds stratum corneum and produces tanned appearance Provides SPF 2-3 Sunscreens
September 12
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / September 12, 2018 ... CMS continues to tinker with MIPS in 2019 proposal Experimental acne vaccine targets skin bacteria Call for nominations deadline is Oct. 1 Hospitals launch generic drug company
November 6, 2019
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / November 6, 2019 ... SPF 50+ vs. 100+ — is there a difference? DW Insights and Inquiries : Getting the gist of GIST cutaneous hyperpigmentation disease Academy announces new Executive Director
August 12, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / August 12, 2020 ... Treating trichotillomania: Beyond antidepressants DW Insights and Inquiries : Mogamulizumab for CTCL — Targeted therapy and immunotherapy crossing paths 2021 Medicare fee schedule rewards cognitive work, but
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
Sun safety
Key messages ... At least one in five Americans will develop skin cancer during their lifetime. (1,2) ... Sun exposure is the most preventable risk factor for skin cancer, including melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. (3-6) ... To protect your skin from the sun, seek shade, wear protective
Physicians love to be recognized
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, April 1, 2023 Unless it is for the wrong reason. Our colleagues who have received the dreaded "outlier" letter from insurers almost certainly would agree. The growing trend for insurers to
Advocacy Update Dec 16, 2025
IN THIS ISSUE / Dec. 16, 2025 AADA advocacy paved the way for a proposed new sunscreen ingredient AADA opposed HIPAA Security proposed rule that would increase administrative burdens Dr. Derick reappointed to Florida Board of Medicine SkinPAC raises over $1 million to support dermatology champions Sunscreen Access AADA advocacy
June 23, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 23, 2021 ... Subcutaneous vs. oral methotrexate for psoriasis patients DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Dermatology and dermatopathology awake — now is the time to embrace the AI revolution Young
Gold Medal Award
Gold Medal Award ... During the AAD Annual Meeting Opening Ceremony ... Henry W. Lim, MD, FAAD was honored as the 2026 Gold Medal Recipient. ... Henry W. Lim, MD, FAAD Dr. Lim is currently serving as the president of the International League of Dermatological Societies, which consists of over
July
Issue ... July January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... One disease. What’s hot ... This month’s news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ... The 2025 Allergen of the Year is… toluene-2,5-diamine sulfate!
Media contacts
The American Academy of Dermatology is pleased to offer reporters a variety of resources to assist with their news-gathering efforts.The Academy’s public relations staff members provide reporters with referrals to board-certified dermatologists for interviews, as well as background information about all aspects of skin, hair and nail care and treatment.
This infographic tells you how to choose a sunscreen that can prevent sunburn, reduce risk of skin cancer, and help prevent early signs of aging.
Sunscreens are not waterproof or sweatproof and need to be reapplied 6.0 FL OZ (180 ML) every two
Piecemeal policy
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... Trump administration addresses health care policies in small bites ... Trump administration addresses health care policies in small bites ... By Ruth Carol, contributing writer While the Trump administration has raced to eliminate the Affordable Care Act (ACA),
May 9
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / MAY 9, 2018 ... FDA grants lidocaine HCL 1% approval to Spectra Medical AAD Board selects Daniel D. Bennett, MD, as next assistant secretary-treasurer Hawaii passes legislation banning sunscreen with oxybenzone
Frontal fibrosing alopecia: Bewitched, bothered, and bewildered
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Feb. 13, 2017 Women given the diagnosis of frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA) with different severity grades. A, FFA grade I/V in a premenopausal 30-year-old woman, with a less than 1-cm wide area of cicatricial skin produced by the recession of the frontal and temporal hairline.
July 3
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 3, 2019 ... Academy comments on FDA sunscreen proposal DW Insights and Inquiries : Oy, another "Oid" to worry about — cryptococcoid lesions VA launches Community Care Network to provide
What's hot?
What's hot ... August 23, 2018 In this monthly column, members of the ... Dermatology World Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Mallory Abate, MD ... Are you over-checking labs for your acne patients on isotretinoin? An article from the ... JAAD’ s Best of
This infographic gives important information on how to protect against skin cancer, including detailing the difference between physical sunscreen and chemical sunscreen.
sun-protective clothing Applying sunscreen to all skin not covered by clothing There are two types of sunscreens
Say Yes to Sun Protection infographic
SUN PROTECTION SAY NO TO SKIN CANCER THERE ARE TWO TYPES OF SUNSCREENS: Since exposure to the sun’s
April 29, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 29, 2020 ... Derm Coding Consult answers COVID-19 telehealth coding FAQs DW Insights and Inquiries: Here comes summer (and sunscreen conversations)! Congress passes legislation to provide further COVID-19 relief funding
What is Life Membership? How do I apply?
Asked and Answered ... July 1, 2025 If you are currently retired, or plan to retire later this year or the first half of next year, you may be eligible for Life Membership. ... Life Membership is a category of AAD membership. Life Members are no longer required to pay
May 7, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 7, 2025 ... Low-dose oral minoxidil vs. combination therapy with dutasteride or finasteride DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Getting a head up on cutaneous scalp malignancies Academy mourns the passing
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
Advocacy Update Jan. 7 2025
IN THIS ISSUE / Jan. 7, 2025 Medicare physician payment cuts effective Jan. 1 Advocacy Win: Aetna fixes Mohs surgery claim edits AADA advocated for clarification on Aetna denied claims for complex repairs AADA presses FDA on sunscreen access Save the date— SkinPAC reception at Orlando Annual Meeting Join your
Skin cancer snapshot: National rates fall, men remain vulnerable
Facts at your fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, May 1, 2020 The results of the American Cancer Society’s (ACS) 2020 projections are in. Each year, the ACS estimates the number of new cancer cases and deaths in the United States by compiling the most recent data on population-based
Focus on the FDA
Where do things currently stand on issues that concern dermatologists? ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, September 1, 2021 Since its founding in 1906 during Theodore Roosevelt’s presidency, what is now known as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been tasked with protecting America’s public health
July 4
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / JULY 4, 2018 ... iPLEDGE hits a snag with patients Hawaii governor signs legislation banning sunscreen with oxybenzone and octinoxate Medicare announces new MUE limit for aminolevulinic acid HCI, 10% (Ameluz)
Does the Academy have any HIPAA or OSHA training resources for my staff?
Asked and Answered ... May 1, 2020 Yes! The AAD offers dermatologists and their staff the following tools and resources to assist with HIPAA and OSHA compliance: ... HIPAA ... Visit the ... HIPAA Resource Center for answers on: ... Whether you are a HIPAA-covered entity ... How you can
Your Dermatologist Knows continues to show strong results
Launched in October 2022, the ... Your Dermatologist Knows consumer positioning strategy has been successful in its effort to share messages that position board-certified dermatologists as the go-to experts for conditions affecting skin, hair, and nails. The strategy take a multi-channel approach to share messages across platforms. ... As of
July 11
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... JULY 11, 2018 ... Amazon upends drug market with purchase of online pharmacy Amazon recently announced it will ... purchase online pharmacy PillPack for about $1 billion. PillPack claims to simplify treatment plans for patients
This month's news from across the specialty
What's hot ... August 1, 2020 In this monthly column, members of ... Dermatology World 's Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... EDWARD W. COWEN, MD, MHSc Mortality associated with the COVID-19 pandemic has varied between countries. Among the population-based factors that may account
May 29
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 29, 2019 ... Academy issues statement on sunscreen safety DW Insights and Inquiries : Life is just a bowl of cherry angiomas AccessDerm: Serving the underserved Anthem enforces modifier 25
September 5
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / September 5, 2018 ... CMS values virtual appointments AMA House of Delegates votes on critical health policy resolutions High drug costs send patients seeking foreign medications FDA approves tretinoin lotion for
Following up on “A Trend I Cannot Endorse”
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Sept. 22, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 38 I admit defeat. ... For those of you who did not read " ... A Trend I Cannot Endorse ," which was published on Dermatology Insights and Inquiries (the forerunner of Dermatology World Insights and Inquiries), please
May 8
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 8, 2019 ... Skin scratching and intestinal changes: What’s the link? DW Insights and Inquiries : Progress for progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy Sunscreen study supports FDA call for additional data New
2023 AAD Innovation Academy educational schedule-at-a-glance
• Sunscreens: What’s Controversial, • Welcome Reception — Experience Hub What’s Misleading, and What
Advocacy Update Nov 18, 2025
IN THIS ISSUE / Nov. 18, 2025 Government shutdown ends with a bill including sunscreen and telehealth policies AADA fights physician assistant independent practice bill in Wisconsin Get Involved: Become an AADA Advocacy Key Contact Support SkinPAC Federal Advocacy Government shutdown ends with a bill including sunscreen and telehealth policies
Vascular abnormalities in FFA, artificial intelligence, and Winston Churchill
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Aug. 23, 2023 Vol. 5, No. 34 If Winston Churchill were a dermatologist, he would say that frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA) is "a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma" (which is how he viewed Russia). Almost 30 years have passed since Kossard
Building our future leaders
From the President ... Dr. Taylor is the Academy’s former president. ... By Susan C. Taylor, MD, FAAD, July 1, 2025 Taking care of dermatologists so that they can take care of their patients...and their practices Dear members, ... A strong dermatology specialty requires strong dermatologist leaders. I am extremely
In these trying times, your Academy is here for you
From the President ... Dr. Thiers served as Academy president from March 2020 to March 2021. ... By Bruce Thiers, MD, May 1, 2020 I had originally planned to write this column about all the opportunities, programs, and resources that your Academy has to offer. In my first ... DW
July 10
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 10, 2019 ... FDA clears new body sculpting device DW Insights and Inquiries : The pachydermoperiostosis prostaglandin paradigm Increase in demand triggers shortage of intravenous immunoglobulin Patient Access Hero: Dallas
October 16, 2019 Dermatology World Weekly
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / October 16, 2019 ... Is there a link between lupus and prescription opioids? DW Insights and Inquiries: Nonepidemic Kaposi sarcoma: The fifth dimension Academy cautions members of fraudulent email solicitations promoting
February 11, 2026
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Feb. 11, 2026 ... Excision vs. topical 5-FU and photodynamic therapy in Bowen’s disease DermWorld What’s Hot: Sunscreen doping FDA confirms iPLEDGE changes Surgical interventions for hidradenitis suppurativa Is dual biologic
PDF of Academy position on access to sunscreen and protective clothing.
No published studies show that sunscreens that meet FDA standards are toxic to humans or hazardous to
This is probably the hardest column I’ve ever had to write
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, May 1, 2020 Because of our publication deadline, I’m composing this at the end of March. It’s not what I thought I’d be writing when I reviewed our scheduled lineup of articles
One disease.
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, July 1, 2025 If you had a magic wand and could cure one disease, what would you pick? Over the years, caring for patients with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) has made me
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,
How to prevent keloid scars
Board-certified dermatologist shares tips to reduce your risk ROSEMONT, Ill. (Dec. 6, 2023) — Keloids are a type of raised scar that can occur after an injury, and over time they can grow much larger than the wound itself. Although keloids are not dangerous to a person’s health, they can
The darkness of lichen planus pigmentosus
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Oct. 24, 2016 Darkness defines lichen planus pigmentosus (LPP) — lesional morphology, the patient’s mood about their appearance, and our ability to understand or treat it. Both patient and physician are literally in the dark. ... The following abstract by Ghosh and Coondoo (1) is
What does the research say about the use of cannabinoids for the treatment of itch?
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, May 1, 2020 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, talks with Mark Bechtel, MD, about his
Advocating on behalf of dermatology is an enduring obligation
From the President ... Dr. Hruza served as Academy president from March 2019 to March 2020. ... By George Hruza, MD, MBA, December 1, 2019 The year is winding down, and as usual I find myself reminiscing about the last 12 months — thinking about all of the patients I
October 29, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Oct. 29, 2025 ... Does nicotinamide supplementation prevent skin cancer? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : The 2025 Allergen of the Year is to dye for GLP-1 receptor agonists and isotretinoin Adalimumab
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
June 27
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / JUNE 27, 2018 ... FDA does not approve topical psoriasis treatment Medicare to limit reimbursement for aminolevulinic acid HCI, 10% Senators urge FDA to examine drug shortages Sen. Schumer works to
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. ’
Advocacy Update Feb 10, 2026
IN THIS ISSUE / Feb. 10, 2026 FDA finally confirms iPLEDGE changes reducing patient and prescriber burdens Dermatology and allergy groups demand FDA preserve patch testing access Five Medicare contractors will require additional training for superficial radiation therapy AADA urged FDA to advance sunscreen innovation Join your colleagues and contribute
Advocacy Update Aug 12, 2025
IN THIS ISSUE / August 12, 2025 Contact Congress to urge support for sunscreen reform AADA urges HHS to study step therapy requirements’ impact AADA advocates for state advocacy priorities at national meeting of state legislators AADA congratulates new CDC Director Susan Monarez AADA’s advocacy newsletter wins award for publication
PS-Access to Sunscreen_Sun Protective Clothing
No peer-reviewed studies show that sunscreens that meet FDA standards are toxic to humans or hazardous
August 20, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Aug. 20, 2025 ... Oral vs. topical finasteride: Sexual, neuropsychiatric AEs DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Sweating over sweat gland carcinomas: Part 2 — Eccrine mucin-producing sweat gland carcinoma Are topical
January 24
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / JANUARY 24, 2018 ... Psoriasis treatments: Which ones are the most effective? AAD names Dirk Elston, MD, next JAAD editor SCC death reports may be inaccurate Does adherence vary by treatment?
Not just for boys: X-linked erythropoietic protoporphyria
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Sept. 7, 2017 I was anxiously awaiting the results of erythrocyte protoporphyrin levels obtained from a 4 year-old boy who avoids sunlight because his "skin hurts" when not in the shade. Until I read the article by Balwani, et al (1), I was unaware of
Volunteerism
From the President ... Dr. Tomecki served as Academy president from March 2021 to March 2022. ... By Kenneth Tomecki, MD, May 1, 2021 'Volunteer,’ (n)...person who performs/gives his/her services of own free will; (v)...to give/offer to give on one’s own initiative. To volunteer, to be a volunteer, is indeed
Key messages for social media about aging skin
Key messages ... Exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun and indoor tanning beds is the most preventable cause of early skin aging. (1-3) ... The most effective ways to prevent wrinkles and sun damage are to protect yourself from the sun by seeking shade, wearing protective clothing and applying
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
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,
Calcineurin inhibitors under occlusion – I could’ve had a V8!
By Warren R. Heymann, MD June 6, 2017 I have used topical steroids under occlusion for as long I have been in dermatology. What a fabulous maneuver this is for difficult to treat dermatoses such as lichen simplex chronicus, recalcitrant psoriasis, or hypertrophic lichen planus, etc. I recommend Saran wrap
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... July 1, 2025 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Michael A. Marchetti, MD, FAAD Although management options for chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) improved with the introduction of the anti-IgE monoclonal antibody omalizumab
This month's news from across the specialty
What's hot ... May 1, 2020 In this monthly column, members of ... Dermatology World 's Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... EDWARD W. COWEN, MD, MHSc Hair color is a result of melanin pigment produced by melanocytes at the base of the hair
AAD EpiDerm Awards 2021
From the President ... Dr. Tomecki served as Academy president from March 2021 to March 2022. ... By Kenneth Tomecki, MD, FAAD, January 1, 2022 "Lights, camera, action…" Now is that time for the Academy EpiDerm awards which recognize significant achievement in the specialty during the last year or two
Five unsafe skin care trends to avoid
Advice from board-certified dermatologists to keep your skin healthy ROSEMONT, Ill. (Nov. 1, 2023) — Social media platforms are rife with skin care advice from a variety of sources, which can make it difficult to know how to approach the recommendations you find online. In recognition of National Healthy Skin
Advocacy Update Mar. 25, 2025
IN THIS ISSUE / Mar. 25, 2025 AADA backs dermatologists on CLIA lab director requirements Next steps for Medicare physician payment reform MedPAC recommends physician pay tied to inflation, Academy urges full MEI update AADA supports tax-free sunscreen proposal in New Jersey Support the second-largest physician PAC and dermatology champions
Putting the pieces together
Dermatologist hair experts share insights on what may play a role in frontal fibrosing alopecia and central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, August 1, 2024 Most dermatologists have likely encountered patients with a scarring alopecia like frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA) or central centrifugal
September 22, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Sept. 22, 2021 ... What treatment is most effective for refractory spontaneous urticaria? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Following up on "A Trend I Cannot Endorse" DermWorld Young Physician Focus :
April 11
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / APRIL 11, 2018 ... How did you fare with MIPS? Take a look. Help wanted: AAD Pruritus Measure Testing Project Indoor tanning bed users not getting screened What is the economic
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,
OSHA compliance: More important than ever
Answers in Practice ... By Faiza Wasif, MPH, May 1, 2020 Each month DermWorld ... tackles issues "in practice" for dermatologists. This month Faiza Wasif, MPH, the Academy’s practice management manager, explains OSHA. Established in 1970, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) ensures safe and healthy working conditions for
Advocacy Update 2025 archive
Explore ... Advocacy Update articles by publication date. ... 2025 ... December ... Dec. 16 - The AADA applauded the FDA for proposing to permit use of a new sunscreen ingredient, bemotrizinol (BEMT). ... Dec. 9 - The AADA endorsed a House bill that would include an annual inflationary update
July 8, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 8, 2020 ... Chilblains and COVID-19: Is there an association? DW Insights and Inquiries : Et tu, ibrutinib? How to treat nail lichen planus during the COVID-19 pandemic CMS publishes
May 30
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / MAY 30, 2018 ... FDA issues warning on unapproved sunscreen pills May Access Hero: Karen Edison, MD Study: AI detects skin cancer better than dermatologists BCBS Michigan rescinds modifier 25 reimbursement
Finding Zen in medicine
Balance in practice ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, May 1, 2020 "It’s something I would have never thought I’d do," recalls Adam Rotunda, MD, assistant clinical professor of dermatology at the University of California, Irvine and a Mohs surgeon in private practice, in Newport Beach, California. Several years prior,
Aluminum can cause allergic contact dermatitis: Allergen of the Year 2022
By Christen Mowad, MD, FAAD June 15, 2022 Vol. 4, No. 24 Allergen of the year is an eagerly awaited award for those of us excited by allergic contact dermatitis. It has been given each year for over 20 years to highlight allergens of new and emerging significance and sometimes
Blade by blade
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... Why grassroots advocacy matters and how Academy members have harnessed their voices to create meaningful change ... Why grassroots advocacy matters and how Academy members have harnessed their voices to create meaningful change ... By Allison Evans, assistant
March 21
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / MARCH 21, 2018 ... Walgreens sued over generic drug prices March Access Hero: Dr. Chong Help wanted: AAD Pruritus Measure Testing Project Deadline for 2017 MIPS data submission New poll shows
Hairdressers’ dermatologic odyssey: From dye to death prevention
... By Warren R. Heymann, MD Dec. 18, 2017 My younger daughter Deborah was destined to be a hair stylist. When she was a camper in the Poconos, I received an urgent call from the staff about her. Assuming the worst, my heart palpitating in fear, all I could
Getting a head up on cutaneous scalp malignancies
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD May 7, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 18 I’m confident that your alopecic patients with a suspected keratinocyte carcinoma or melanoma of the scalp jokingly ask you to be careful with your biopsy procedure so they do not lose any more hair. While patients and
The billing company relationship: A most significant ‘other’
Legally Speaking ... Alice G. Gosfield, Esq. is a health care attorney at Alice G. Gosfield and Associates, P.C. ... By Alice G. Gosfield, Esq., July 1, 2025 Every month, DermWorld ... covers legal issues in "Legally Speaking." This month’s author is a health care attorney at Alice G. Gosfield
What's hot?
What's hot ... June 28, 2018 In this monthly column, members of the ... Dermatology World Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Mallory Abate, MD ... "SPF 30 or higher" is the classic, impulse response that we often give when asked about sunscreen recommendations. However,
American Academy of Dermatology’s statement on the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine’s report on environmental impact of currently marketed sunscreens and potential human impacts of changes in sunscreen usage
Statement from Mark D. Kaufmann, MD, FAAD, president of the American Academy of Dermatology ROSEMONT, Ill. (Aug. 9, 2022) — The American Academy of Dermatology supports the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine’s recommendation that the U.S. EPA conducts an ecological risk assessment of UV filters to characterize possible
May 1
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 1, 2019 ... FDA approves two new psoriasis treatments ... DW Insights and Inquiries : When assessing morbilliform eruptions think about morbilli (measles)! We want your feedback: Draft psoriasis guidelines
Teledermatology in the COVID-19 era
Cracking the code ... Dr. Miller, who is in private practice in Yorba Linda, California, represents the American Academy of Dermatology on the AMA-CPT Advisory Committee. ... By Alexander Miller, MD, May 1, 2020 Test your knowledge: Teledermatology in the COVID-19 era ... Take the quiz to see if you're
Shedding light on the hydroa vacciniforme-like lymphoproliferative disorder
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Sept. 1, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 35 Hydroa vacciniforme (HV) has always mystified me in every respect — its clinical presentation, pathophysiology, prognosis, and even its name. I understand "vacciniforme" because residual scars may resemble those of smallpox. I was surprised to learn that
March 14
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / MARCH 14, 2018 ... FDA approves anti-fungal agent for pediatric patients Bruce H. Thiers, MD, selected incoming president-elect in 2018 Academy election Open Payments review starts next month: Are you ready?
Adapting with intention: Tips for joining an established practice
Answers in Practice ... By Emily Margosian, Senior Editor, July 1, 2025 DermWorld ... talks to Brittany Smirnov, DO, FAAD, about advice on assimilating to a new work culture when joining an established practice. DermWorld: Tell us about your practice. Brittany Smirnov, DO, FAAD ... Dr. Smirnov: I practice in
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:
PDF of ancillary checklists
Yes / No What types of soaps, lotions, sunscreens, hair products, or cosmetics do you use?
Periocular hypopigmentation of the elderly: A new POTUS dermatosis?
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Sept. 4, 2024 Vol. 6, No. 36 Editorial Note: DermWorld Insights and Inquiries provides commentaries on issues in dermatology. This editorial was composed before the assassination attempt of former President Trump, President Biden’s decision not to seek a second term, and the nomination of
A second set of eyes
As states consider new chaperone rules for skin checks, what do they mean for your patients and practice? ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Senior Editor, July 1, 2025 In dermatology, the physical exam is a core part of nearly every patient encounter, requiring mutual trust between patient and physician.
Skin in the game
Innovating at the intersection of dermatology and business. ... Feature ... By Andrea Niermeier, Contributing Writer, July 1, 2025 Cheryl Burgess, MD, FAAD, medical director of the Center for Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery and the Professional Aesthetic Image Center, remembers getting ready to go to prom and facing limited options
Employment-related legal considerations during the COVID-19 public health crisis
Legally Speaking ... Robert M. Portman, JD, MPP, is a health care attorney with Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville, in Washington, D.C. ... By Megan La Suer, JD, MHA, Rob Portman, JD, MPP, and Ben Tesdahl, JD, May 1, 2020 Every month, Dermatology World ... covers legal issues in "Legally
A spotlight on hidradenitis suppurativa
HS experts discuss the latest therapeutic and procedural updates to optimize disease management. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, July 1, 2025 For many years, hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) has been an understudied disease that was poorly understood, making treatment difficult. While there is still much to be
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
From "slugging" to snail mucin
Dermatologists discuss popular social media trends impacting the skin. ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, October 1, 2023 Social media and the skin have a long history together. For over 15 years, social media has been an ever-growing presence in nearly all facets of life: politics, commerce —
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
The planet and the patient
How dermatologists confront the impact of climate change on patients. ... Feature ... By Jan Bowers, December 1, 2020 While political and economic concerns have permeated the debate around climate change, particularly in the United States, medical issues are increasingly coming to the forefront. According to the Centers for Disease
PDF of Contact dermatitis
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PDF of Contact dermatitis allergens
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Dermatology World Weekly
DermWorld Weekly is a brief, concise digest of the latest news, hand-picked by ... DW’s editorial team with analysis of why it matters to dermatologists. ... Each week editors review the landscape of health care news in ... DermWorld's core areas of practice management, policy, and patient care, and highlight
Minutes of the July 23, 2022 AAD Board of Directors meeting.
PAGE 3 OF 9 authorization issues; scope of practice; Hawaii restrictions on the sale and use of sunscreens
Optimizing melasma management
Experts discuss treatment strategy, new insights into pathogenesis, and emerging therapies. ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Senior Editor, March 1, 2026 Pigmentary disorders represent some of the most common cutaneous concerns globally. In the U.S. alone, melasma affects more than 5 million people (doi:10.1016/j.jaad.2010.12.046). ... While primarily a cosmetic
Minutes of the Nov. 6, 2021 AAD Board of Directors meeting.
and a Deemed Final Order to establish a GRASE (generally recognized as safe and effective) for sunscreens
World Congress Fund Poster Abstract eBook
Alopecia is severe in sunscreens on the face.
PDF of AAD Elections Ballot Book
ACADEMY INVOLVEMENT experience from being Chairman of an academic dermatology Ad Hoc Task Force, Sunscreens
PDF of urticaria guidelines for comment
identification of the range of eliciting wave lengths may be important for the appropriate selection of sunscreens