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Learning module: Warts
Access the warts 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 warts.
Warts and all
Remedies for warts abound, but high-quality studies are lacking. ... Feature ... By Jan Bowers, contributing writer, March 1, 2021 Warts, one of the most common skin disorders worldwide, can be easy to treat or maddeningly difficult. Although warts can resolve spontaneously, others readily respond to over-the-counter treatments such as
Immunotherapy: No warts about it
Therapeutic use of the HPV vaccine shows promise as a treatment for stubborn warts. ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, September 1, 2024 Warts are one of the most common skin disorders worldwide. They can also be among the most challenging to treat. ... "Warts are stubborn. They
Could wart immunotherapy open a therapeutic window for congenital nevi at risk for melanoma?
Two of the most vexing problems pediatric dermatologists face is treating recalcitrant warts and managing large congenital nevi.
Yeast rising: Predicting the efficacy of candida antigen immunotherapy for warts
Perhaps I’m paranoid, but I always think that warts are laughing at me, or at least at whatever I throw at them — cryosurgery, curettage, electrosurgery, laser, salicylic acid, cantharadin, squaric acid dibutyl ester, 5 fluorouracil, imiquimod, podophylloltoxin, sinecatechins, or cidofovir. I think the wart has a grand time scheduling
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
December 24, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Dec. 24, 2025 ... Warts: Local hyperthermia with hydrogen peroxide DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Holiday greeting 2025 Academy mourns the passing of Alfred W. Kopf, MD FDA alert flags cosmetic
March 10, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 10, 2021 ... Periungual warts: Is intralesional antigen immunotherapy effective? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries: A shot in the dark How does baricitinib fare in alopecia areata? Do calcineurin inhibitors, phototherapy
March 10, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 10, 2021 ... Periungual warts: Is intralesional antigen immunotherapy effective? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries: A shot in the dark How does baricitinib fare in alopecia areata? Do calcineurin inhibitors, phototherapy
May 4, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 4, 2022 ... Plantar warts: Local hyperthermia vs. cryotherapy DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Eruptive pseudoangiomatosis is real Intralesional methotrexate vs. triamcinolone acetonide for nail matrix psoriasis Report shows physician
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
November 17, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Nov. 17, 2021 ... Intralesional acyclovir for cutaneous warts DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Biotin supplementation for hair and nail health — Does it pass the test? DermWorld Young Physician Focus
July 26, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 26, 2023 ... Intralesional HPV vaccine may clear recalcitrant warts DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Cycling back to doxycycline’s roots as therapy for bullous pemphigoid FDA approves first molluscum contagiosum
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
May 20, 2026
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 20, 2026 ... Saline immersion for treating refractory plantar warts DermWorld What’s Hot: Botulinum toxin as treatment for vascular skin conditions Facial nodules following filler injections after starting tirzepatide FDA
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 :
July 30, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 23, 2025 ... Intralesional acyclovir vs. quadrivalent HPV vaccine for recalcitrant warts DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : PRIDE without prejudice FDA approves delgocitinib for chronic hand eczema Efficacy of hedgehog
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
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
September 28, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Sept. 28, 2022 ... Treating warts with needle-free fluorouracil injection DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Tag, you’re it! Clinical outcomes of chronic urticaria after two years Clues to help identify patients
What's hot?
What's hot ... February 26, 2019 In this monthly column, members of the ... Dermatology World Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Mallory Abate, MD ... Isn’t it interesting how some common warts that we treat seem to go away almost instantly but others persist
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
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
January 10, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Jan. 10, 2024 ... Intralesional MMR vaccine after failure of intralesional Candida antigen in patients with recalcitrant warts DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Beyond disfigurement — The potential for keratinocyte carcinoma
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
Issue ... September January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... "Insure" What’s hot ... This month’s news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ... What are the implications of clotrimazole-betamethasone dipropionate for nonfungal skin
August 26, 2026
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / August 26, 2026 ... Do collagen peptides affect skin aging? DermWorld What’s Hot: Saline for plantar warts Second-generation antihistamines in dermatology A treatment for dark circles? Impact of weight-loss interventions on
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
September 16, 2026
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Sept. 16, 2026 ... Does topical finasteride improve hair growth in androgenetic alopecia? DermWorld What’s Hot: Recalcitrant warts Apply to become next JAAD Deputy Editor-in-Chief Efficacy of monotherapies for psoriatic nails
Essentials of in-office compounding
In Practice ... By Faiza Wasif, MPH, practice management manager and Natasha Pattanshetti, JD, MPH, regulatory policy manager, June 1, 2018 As a dermatologist, you have probably compounded medications at some point during your clinical career. Skin conditions, such as acne, psoriasis, and warts, are often successfully treated using compounded
What you say vs. what patients hear
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... Strategies for improving patient communication, compliance, and satisfaction ... Strategies for improving patient communication, compliance, and satisfaction ... By Emily Margosian, content specialist The scene is set. Already running behind in the day’s schedule, a dermatologist sees their
June 12
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Human papillomavirus (HPV)
Human papillomavirus comprises a family of more than 200 non-enveloped DNA viruses that selectively infect cutaneous and mucosal keratinocytes.
September 18
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Routine Foot Care and Wart Paring
Learn about CMS limitations on reimbursement for routine foot care.
November 18, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / November 18, 2020 ... Hydrogen peroxide and the common wart: Phase 2 results are in DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Granulomatous slack skin — More than one type of mimicry FDA
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.
"Insure"
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, September 1, 2024 "To make certain especially by taking necessary measures and precautions." ( ... www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insure .) In the past few years, ... DermWorld has shared stories from colleagues who have
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... September 1, 2026 In this monthly column, members of the DermWorld ... Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. Jason Lee, MD, FAAD Interobserver variability in the diagnosis of melanocytic neoplasms remains a persistent challenge in pathology. Elmore et al. in 2017 concluded
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... August 1, 2026 In this monthly column, members of the DermWorld ... Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. Ashley Decker, MD, FAAD Growing evidence supports 5-FU/calcipotriol (5-FU/C) for actinic keratoses (AKs) and superficial keratinocyte carcinomas, yet formal guidelines are lacking. To address
April 1, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 1, 2020 ... What to do with iPLEDGE patients during COVID-19 DW Insights and Inquiries : Knuckling down on knuckle pads Medicare offers physicians advance payments to address COVID-19 cash-flow
Perianal dermatologic exams are looking up
Every dermatologist confronts how to ask a person to disrobe for a full body skin examination. Ultimately, I came up with the following line when asked what should be exposed: “The more of you I see, the better off you are – please get undressed to your level of comfort”.
CXCR4 antagonist therapy based on a WHIM syndrome
Advances in understanding the pathomechanisms of WHIM syndrome are the prelude to treating this syndrome — and other diseases — with CXCR4 antagonists.
We’ve gotta recognize GATA2 deficiency
Dermatologists need to recognize patients GATA 2 deficiency because it can be successfully treated with hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT).
New CDC treatment guidelines for sexually transmitted infections
Clinical Applications ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, May 1, 2022 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, talks with Kimberly A. Workowski,
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... August 1, 2024 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Maureen Offiah, MD, FAAD Several physician groups have recently modified the ... staging and classification of all primary cutaneous lymphomas (PCL). Changes to
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
March is a strange month
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, March 1, 2021 Other than the AAD Annual meeting (sadly, canceled for the second year, courtesy of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic), there’s usually not much to look forward to in March. Sure,
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Educating our public — Millions tune in to Videos of the Month for your tips on skin, hair, and nails
Our Videos of the Month share your tips to help patients manage their skin, hair, and nail conditions at home.
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
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
June 22, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 22, 2022 ... Molluscum contagiosum: 35% trichloroacetic acid vs. autoinoculation DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Is it a waste for dermatologists to order fecal calprotectin? Physician experience with virtual scribes
Tracking teledermatology: Before and after COVID
Facts at your fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, March 1, 2021 This month marks the one-year anniversary of the shutdown of schools, businesses, and medical practices in response to COVID-19. While teledermatology was not widely utilized prior to the start of the pandemic, it became a key part
I’m not sure how to correctly code with the new 2021 E/M coding guidelines. What resources does the Academy offer?
Asked and Answered ... March 1, 2021 Members can find a high-level summary on what dermatologists need to know about the ... restructured E/M codes in the AAD’s Coding Resource Center. ... The AAD also offers an updated ... E/M coding tool , designed to reflect the revised tenets of
AADA President delivers powerful testimony on Medicare payment reform
Moving the needle ... By Apoorva Stull, Senior Manager, Advocacy Communications, September 1, 2024 AADA President Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD, testifies before House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Health. ... Congress must pass a permanent Medicare physician payment update that acknowledges the inflationary growth of health care costs while
Workplace violence in dermatology
Facts at your Fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, September 1, 2024 Alongside a growing number of fields, health care workers are at a high risk of workplace violence. In 2018, over a third of health care workers reported an incident of workplace violence, with 13.5% reporting physical assault
Where can I find updated information on MIPS reporting requirements for 2024?
Asked and Answered ... September 1, 2024 Members can find a ... summary of changes to the MIPS program for the 2024 reporting year on our website. ... Visit the AADA Practice Management Center to access a step-by-step guide on reporting for MIPS in 2024. This three-step guide can help
Identifying illicit drug reactions
Dermatologists discuss the cutaneous signs of established and emerging illicit substances. ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, May 1, 2024 It was a medical mystery. A long-term patient with a persistent skin finding and no known cause. ... "I had an individual who came to see me for
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
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?
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.
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)
What's hot?
What's hot ... November 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 ... On Oct. 5, the ... U.S. FDA approved the Gardasil 9 human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine for men
Your Dermatologist Knows media wins 2026
A key part of Your Dermatologist Knows is pitching stories to media outlets in hopes they’ll run news stories sharing information about the wide breadth of knowledge dermatologists have to their readership. We consider every new story published as a result of our pitches as a win, regardless of whether
Components of evaluation and management
Cracking the Code ... Dr. Miller, who is in private practice in Yorba Linda, California, represents the American Academy of Dermatology on the AMA-CPT Advisory Committee. ... By Alexander Miller, MD, May 1, 2018 Test your knowledge: Components of evaluation and management ... Take the quiz to see if you're
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.
Mental health cases in pediatric dermatology
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... Experts discuss the cutaneous manifestations of Munchausen by proxy, child abuse, and eating disorders ... Experts discuss the cutaneous manifestations of Munchausen by proxy, child abuse, and eating disorders ... By Barbara Boughton, contributing writer While most dermatologists
When life gives you lemons
From the President ... Dr. Thiers served as Academy president from March 2020 to March 2021. ... By Bruce Thiers, MD, March 1, 2021 The last 12 months have been, inarguably, pretty sour. When I first assumed the office of Academy President we were embarking on a frightening journey into
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Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... After a resurgence of syphilis, dermatologists find themselves as syphilologists...once again ... After a resurgence of syphilis, dermatologists find themselves as syphilologists...once again ... By Allison Evans, assistant managing editor Christopher Columbus. Oscar Wilde. Al Capone. What do
Spilling the tea
In Practice ... Dina Strachan, MD, is a dermatologist in private practice in New York. ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, November 1, 2018 Sometimes all it takes is a little serendipity in the spam folder. Dina Strachan, MD, a dermatologist in private practice in New York, attributes her recurring
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
January 25, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Jan. 25, 2023 ... Is topical spironolactone effective for acne? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : The ironclad promise of ferroptosis Topical lidocaine-prilocaine vs. ice packs for laser hair removal Efficacy of
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.
What are the implications of clotrimazole-betamethasone dipropionate for nonfungal skin conditions?
Clinical Applications ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, September 1, 2024 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, DermWorld ... Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, talks with Avrom
Dermatology World Weekly
An archive of issues of DermWorld Weekly.
Clear cell papulosis: Clearly distinctive, clearly underrecognized
Read the June 3, 2020 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on clear cell papulosis.
August 21
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Your Dermatologist Knows media wins 2024
A key part of Your Dermatologist Knows is pitching stories to media outlets in hopes they’ll run news stories sharing information about the wide breadth of knowledge dermatologists have to their readership. We consider every new story published as a result of our pitches as a win, regardless of whether
This month is an extremely important month for advocacy.
From the President ... Dr. Desai served as Academy president from March 2024 to March 2025. ... By Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD, September 1, 2024 Dear members, ... I hope everyone has had a wonderful summer. Sadly, September means the end of summer and the beginning of the colder,
Thank you to the Academy staff
First Person ... By Misha Rosenbach, MD, March 1, 2021 DermWorld ... ’s First Person column offers Academy members the opportunity to share their personal reflections about how dermatology is changing and how they’ve adapted. Dr. Rosenbach submitted this column in the immediate aftermath of the disruption of the certification
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
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
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
Rejecting preconceived notions of squamous cell carcinomas in patients experiencing transplant rejections
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March 27, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 27, 2024 ... Spironolactone: Risk of breast, gynecologic malignancies? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Always another worry for patients with hidradenitis suppurativa — Amyloid A amyloidosis FDA approves spesolimab for
April 7, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 7, 2021 ... Applying 2021 E/M coding concepts in everyday practice – Part 2 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Keeping an eye on melanoma AAD collaborates with OM1 to enhance
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... September 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 A novel genetic study that maps mutations in successive stages of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) in mice
Shades of Shelley: Azithromycin therapy for erythema annulare centrifugum
When I first arrived in Philadelphia in 1984 for my dermatopathology fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania, the most exciting hours of the week were Thursday mornings at the Duhring Conference. Throngs of Delaware Valley dermatologists would attend, listening to the entertaining (and often iconoclastic) pontifications of dermatologic luminaries such
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
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
August 13, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Aug. 13, 2025 ... Effects of GLP-1RA on inflammatory skin diseases DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Sweating over sweat gland carcinomas: Part 1 — Squamoid eccrine ductal carcinoma Beta-HPV virus can
Biting my nails worrying about atypical presentations of nail unit melanomas
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Calcipotriene and 5-fluorouracil: Dermatology’s new dynamic duo?
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Practical steps to an environmentally friendly office
Answers in Practice ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, March 1, 2021 DermWorld ... talks to David Fivenson, MD, — founder of Fivenson Dermatology in Ann Arbor, Michigan — about steps his practice has taken to reduce its carbon footprint. DermWorld: Tell us about your practice. Dr. Fivenson: I’ve been
From mentor to mentee: Two perspectives on overcoming imposter syndrome
Answers in Practice ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, September 1, 2024 DermWorld ... talks to William James, MD, FAAD, and Paige Porter, MD, about what drives imposter syndrome in medicine and how to implement mentoring strategies to overcome it. DermWorld: Tell us about your practice. William D. James, MD,
What dermatology practices need to know about laws protecting pregnant and lactating employees
Legally Speaking ... Robert M. Portman, JD, MPP, is a health care attorney with Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville, in Washington, D.C. ... By Ben Tesdahl, JD, LLM, Jason Qu, JD, and Rob Portman, JD, MPP, September 1, 2024 Every month , DermWorld ... covers legal issues in "Legally Speaking."
This month's news from across the specialty
What's hot ... March 1, 2021 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Craig Burkhart, MD, MPH, MSBS The American Journal of Public Health published a series of analyses on wasteful spending in United States health
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
Incident to: Old wine in modern bottles
Legally Speaking ... Alice G. Gosfield, Esq. is a health care attorney at Alice G. Gosfield and Associates, P.C. ... By Alice G. Gosfield, Esq., March 1, 2021 Every month, DermWorld ... covers legal issues in "Legally Speaking." This month’s author, Alice G. Gosfield, Esq., is a health care attorney
Does HPV vaccination change the burden of disease in patients with actinic keratosis?
Clinical Applications ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, September 1, 2025 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, talks with Emily Wenande, MD, PhD, about her JAMA Dermatology ... paper, ‘ Human Papillomavirus Vaccination and Actinic Keratosis Burden: The VAXAK Randomized Clinical Trial .’ DermWorld:
How and when to report prolonged services
Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, Manager, Lead Coding and Reimbursement Strategist, September 1, 2024 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld ... Coding Consult. Read more Coding Consult articles . Prolonged services in dermatology are often necessary
Promising therapeutic developments for cutaneous lupus erythematosus: Interfering with interferon – Part II – Focus on Anifrolumab
Anifrolumab, a monoclonal antibody that blocks type 1 interferon signaling, has been increasingly reported as an effective treatment in patients with recalcitrant chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus.
The Venetian antithesis: Treating median canaliform nail dystrophy
Median canaliform nail dystrophy is easy to recognize but difficult to treat. Recent reports utilizing tazarotene foam, dupilumab, and marigold offer some promise that warrant further study with appropriate trials.
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
Demystifying step therapy
Get familiar with the appeals process, your state’s laws, and what’s happening with reform efforts ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, March 1, 2021 For many dermatologists, step therapy is an unwelcome and familiar hurdle, often requiring careful navigation of an onerous appeals process while patients fail to
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
Resorcinol’s resourcefulness in hidradenitis suppurativa
Read the March 22, 2023 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on resorcinol’s resourcefulness in hidradenitis suppurativa.
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.
Talking to patients about sexually transmitted infections
Dermatologists discuss interview techniques for taking a sexual history and screening for sexually transmitted infections. ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, January 1, 2023 Historically, dermatologists have played a key role in the diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), many of which have skin involvement. What
Not what the doctor ordered?
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... Pharmacists assume greater role in dermatology patient care ... Pharmacists assume greater role in dermatology patient care ... By Jan Bowers, contributing writer A critical member of the health care team, the pharmacist not only dispenses medication, but
1984: Dermatologically revisited
George Orwell published Nineteen Eighty-Four in 1949. I started my dermatopathology fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania in 1984. I decided to review Archives of Dermatology (now JAMA Dermatology), looking back 34 years to see how the dermatologic world has changed as depicted in a major dermatology journal.
Coding lessons learned in 2022 — update on all of the common coding FAQs
Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, Manager, Lead Coding and Reimbursement Strategist, January 1, 2023 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld ... Coding Consult. Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . 2022 has come to a close
Coding and documentation — Your best defense
Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, Senior Manager, Coding and Reimbursement, October 1, 2025 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld ... Coding Consult. Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . Accurate and thorough documentation in the medical
Peace of mind
Finding the right insurance coverage to protect your practice. ... Feature ... By Andrea Niermeier, Contributing Writer, September 1, 2024 While the adage goes, "By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail," this simple witticism has grown complicated for dermatologists looking to protect themselves, their practices, and their patients.
First 100 days: Contain COVID-19
Dermatologists will likely have to wait before the Biden administration turns its attention to health care issues impacting the specialty. ... Feature ... By Ruth Carol, contributing writer, March 1, 2021 The novel coronavirus will dominate the Biden administration’s health care agenda in 2021. Depending on how quickly the COVID-19
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
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,
On the offense: Workplace safety
Experts discuss common occupational hazards in dermatology and how to mitigate risks and avoid penalties. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, March 1, 2026 Nonfatal occupational injury and illness rates for health care workers are among the highest of any industry. Health care workers face a wide
A tug of war
The AADA continues to make headway against scope of practice threats. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, September 1, 2024 The tug of war for scope expansion continues. As both sides are poised to pull the rope — and with it the opposing team — across the