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Key messaging in social media about acne
By communicating these key messages on acne, you can help position the specialty while increasing your credibility and raising the profile of your practice. These include the causes of acne, how to care for it, and treatment options.
Acne clinical guideline
Access the Academy's guidelines of care for acne vulgaris. This page provides convenient, at-a-glance highlights from the full guidelines, providing dermatologists with the most important clinical information.
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
April 19, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 19, 2023 ... Acne scars: Low-dose oral isotretinoin monotherapy vs. combined therapy with picosecond laser DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : No longer flailing with Flegel disease Academy mourns the passing
AAD teledermatology program helps meet a need
Emily Baumrin, MD, helps increase access for patients through teledermatology.
A novel sebum inhibitor for acne vulgaris: A slick maneuver
What a pleasure it is to think about a novel treatment for acne! Honestly, have you gotten excited learning that the “same old, same old” is now available in a cloth or foam?
Medical record essentials
Access information on medical record essentials. A medical record helps determine the level of evaluation and management (E/M) billing and provides a justification for what you did and why you should be reimbursed.
Beyond the specialty: How AccessDerm helps primary care providers
Learn more about Beyond the specialty: How AccessDerm helps primary care providers at aad.org
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
Stress^2 + Hormones^2 = Acne^2
Learn more about Stress + Hormones = Acne at aad.org
Embrace your appearance!
Learn how medical student, Casey Paul Schukow, helps teach local summer camp kids how to appreciate their skin.
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
AAD.org public content tops search results
One of the many facets of the Your Dermatologist Knows consumer positioning strategy is curating and optimizing the Academy’s public-facing content so that it is easier for people to find, which helps drive traffic to AAD.org and ensures that the information the Academy supports is among the top search results.
Acne necrotica: A real head-scratcher
Acne necrotica is a puzzling, under-recognized disorder that may be very distressing for afflicted patients. Further research into the pathogenesis of this lymphocytic folliculitis is warranted so that more specific therapies can be developed.
Think that DIY acne trick is helping? Here’s what dermatologists want you to know
Board-certified dermatologist provides tips for clearer skin ahead of Acne Awareness Month ROSEMONT, Ill. (May 27, 2025) — Acne is one of the most common skin conditions, affecting nearly 85% of people at some point in their lives. With people increasingly turning to social media for skin care advice, at-home
Acne: The drought is over
After years of recycling the same ingredients, dermatologists have novel acne treatments and formulations available — with more on the horizon. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, assistant managing editor, February 1, 2021 Over the past few years, an incredible amount of innovation has taken place for the treatment of
Centering leadership around wellness
Employers may wonder what role wellness has to play in leadership, or how they can improve an individual’s well-being. But since most people spend so much of their lives working, the workplace is full of opportunities to impact wellness either positively or negatively. Cultivating wellness helps leaders retain employees, maintain
How to treat acne
Board-certified dermatologist offers skin care advice to help you get the best results from your acne treatment ROSEMONT, Ill. (November 17, 2022) — Acne is the most common skin condition in the United States, affecting up to 50 million Americans annually. As your body’s largest organ, it’s important to take
American Academy of Dermatology issues updated guidelines for the management of acne
Both newly approved and well-established treatments recommended ROSEMONT, Ill. (Jan. 31, 2024) — Acne is the most common skin condition in the United States, affecting nearly 50 million Americans each year, with symptoms usually beginning in puberty. Acne affects 85% of adolescents and can also often begin or continue in
Acne/rosacea
Putting muscle into isotretinoin laboratory testing isn’t chopped liver! Stress2 + Hormones2 = Acne2 The rosy reality of coffee Why we do what we do Scarred by dogma: Revising recommendations for surgery and isotretinoin use A novel sebum inhibitor for acne vulgaris: A slick maneuver Got milk? Got acne? Low
Academy develops new resources on human trafficking
As dermatologists, you are in a unique position to be on the front lines to recognize and diagnose relevant signs on the skin that may suggest trafficking and to assist those patients with certain aspects of care and recovery, including the treatment of diseases, scars, and tattoos.
Can topical ketoconazole tip the scales for acne vulgaris?
Read the October 21, 2020 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on topical ketoconazole and acne vulgaris.
Talking points: Benzene found in acne care products
The Academy has developed key messages for dermatologists regarding the Valisure report that found the chemical benzene in acne products containing benzoyl peroxide.
February 21, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Feb. 14, 2024 ... Treating keloids, hypertrophic scars with dupilumab DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Alaskapox — The beat goes on Cosmetic dermatologic procedures performed by physicians vs. non-physicians FDA approves
Got milk? Got acne?
I loved to drink milk as a kid – I would guzzle it. I was on the chunky side, so my mother encouraged me to have skim milk to cut down on the calories. I never really cared for it, but she did the shopping. As a teenager I also
Hire your team
Learn how to assess staffing needs, write clear job descriptions, and run a structured hiring process that helps a dermatology practice attract and select qualified employees.
Learning module: Acne and rosacea
Explore the acne and rosacea learning module. The purpose of the module is to help medical students develop a clinical approach to the evaluation and initial management of patients who present with suspicious lesions.
Adherence to acne treatments: Flipped sides of the coin for physicians and patients
It takes a motivated, dedicated patient to adhere to their prescribed acne regimen. According to Moradi Tuchayi et al, primary nonadherence occurs when the medication is not even started.
An acne vaccine to make patients happy CAMPers?
When walking back to my office after receiving my flu shot, I thought about how wonderful it be to have a preventive therapy for common dermatologic disorders such as acne. That may not be so far-fetched.
Scar solutions
Experts discuss current approaches to scar management. ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, January 1, 2025 Every scar has a story. However, for millions of people worldwide, scars may negatively impact their quality of life, causing psychological distress along with physical discomfort. ... While therapeutic approaches to treat
Say it ain’t so: Dark chocolate exacerbates acne!
Diet and acne has always been controversial. When I was a child I heard that pizza and chocolate could lead to break-outs; over time that was relegated to be a myth (thank goodness).
Acne supplement
Issue ... Acne supplement January February March April May June July August September September October October November December Online only reform supplement Acne supplement Psoriasis supplement View digital flipbook In this issue ...
SPOT Skin Cancer™ stories
SPOT Skin Cancer™ helps reduce the incidence of skin cancer and save lives by supporting the AAD’s skin cancer education, awareness, and prevention programs and services. Learn more about the impact of this initiative by reading these stories.
JAKne is on the horizon
Read the July 27, 2022 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on JAK and acne.
Sweating over sweat gland carcinomas: Part 2 — Eccrine mucin-producing sweat gland carcinoma
Eccrine mucin-producing sweat gland carcinomas are low-grade malignancies that rarely metastasize. They are characterized by mucin and neuroendocrine markers. Immunostaining for insulinoma-associated protein 1 helps to secure the diagnosis.
You’ll want these new, updated acne guidelines from JAAD
As part of its commitment to promote dermatologic research and ensure the highest-quality patient care, the Academy published updated guidelines of care for the management of acne vulgaris on Jan. 30.
Social media ambassador team
The Academy’s Social Media Ambassador Team amplifies our public education content and helps raise the visibility of the specialty on social media.
Inclusivity Champion toolkit
Access the AAD's Inclusivity Champion toolkit. Research shows than an inclusive medical workforce strengthens patient trust, improves communication, and helps address gaps in access to care. An Inclusivity Champion is a dermatologist committed to expanding awareness of dermatology careers and removing barriers.
This month's news from across the specialty
What's hot ... November 1, 2020 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Mallory Abate, MD A novel topical antiandrogen, clascoterone cream, has been shown to be effective for the treatment of acne, according to a
CareCredit
Learn about the patient credit card offered by CareCredit. An AAD preferred provider since 2012, CareCredit is a health and wellness credit card that helps patients fit dermatologic treatments into their health care budget, with promotional financing options that allow them to pay over time.
Primary key messages
Whether it’s rashes, wrinkles, psoriasis, or melanoma, skin issues can have a serious impact on your health and well-being. What you see happening with your skin can be a helpful indicator of what’s happening inside your body.
Academy scores big wins with private payer policies
The AADA works to maintain appropriate reimbursement for furnished services and ensure patients can access covered quality care. As the specialty’s greatest advocate, we build relationships with private payers and examine insurer coverage and payment trends affecting dermatology. This critical collaboration helps address immediate needs affecting our members’ ability to
AADA advocacy efforts to increase medical research funding
Learn about the Academy's advocacy efforts with regard to funding for medical research. Research helps physicians to identify risk factors in patients and root causes of disease, which may lead to prevention or better treatments of serious conditions. The Academy supports medical research that builds on past innovations, fosters momentum
May 13, 2026
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 13, 2026 ... Beyond isotretinoin: Systemic therapies for acne DermWorld What’s Hot: Difamilast approval for pediatric AD patients UK recommends additional actions to minimize suicide risk from finasteride, dutasteride A
Secrets of success at the Academy
When employees talk about why they love working at the AAD, you’ll hear “my co-workers are amazing,” “benefits are fabulous,” and “the flexibility helps me balance it all” again and again. We believe hiring the right candidate involves more than just finding someone with a hard-skill set.
February
Issue ... February January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... 28 days What's hot ... This month's news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ... What are the latest advances in the diagnosis of
Clinical guidelines
Access the Academy's resources on clinical guidelines. These include guidelines on acne, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, skin cancers, surgery, and more.
This month's news from across the specialty
What's hot ... October 1, 2021 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Mallory Abate, MD, FAAD We all know how frustrating it can be when a patient’s acne returns after isotretinoin, requiring them to undergo
What’s new in the management of acne vulgaris?
Clinical Applications ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, May 1, 2024 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, DermWorld ... Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, talks with John
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.
December 21, 2022 DermWorld Weekly
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Dec. 21, 2022 ... Isotretinoin and the risk of psychiatric events in acne patients DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Holiday greeting 2022 Risk of skin cancer in patients with chronic cutaneous
Fifty shades of black salve
Diet and acne has always been controversial. When I was a child I heard that pizza and chocolate could lead to break-outs; over time that was relegated to be a myth (thank goodness).
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
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
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
Learning module: Newborn skin disease: birthmarks
Access the newborn skin disease: birthmarks learning module. The purpose of the module is to help medical students develop a clinical approach to the evaluation and initial management of patients who present with acne and/or rosacea.
July 10, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 10, 2024 ... Efficacy of probiotics in the treatment of patients with acne DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Vasculitis on the run Cosmetic tattoos, permanent makeup may cause allergic contact
April 28, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 28, 2021 ... Acne: Clindamycin-tretinoin vs. benzoyl peroxide-adapalene DermWorld Insights and Inquiries: Do not get burned by missing Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome Is daylight photodynamic therapy effective for actinic keratosis?
October 14, 2026
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Oct. 14, 2026 ... JAK inhibitors in older adults: A practical guide to drug selection, dosing DermWorld What’s Hot: Understanding the ‘Big Wellness’ industry Former AAD President Seemal R. Desai, 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
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
July 31, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 31, 2024 ... Does an increase in omega-3 fatty acids improve acne? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Which treatment modality of pyogenic granuloma is worth its weight in salt? Is
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
How to treat a deep, painful pimple at home
Acne tips from a board-certified dermatologist ROSEMONT, Ill. (October 18, 2023) — Acne can be bothersome, especially when you have a deep, painful pimple, which is caused by nodular or cystic acne. Unlike other forms of acne, such as whiteheads or blackheads, acne nodules and cysts develop deep under your
May 14, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 14, 2025 ... What factors may contribute to premature hair graying? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : The malignant risk in circumscribed palmar or plantar hypokeratosis — Summoning Charles Dickens and
July 1, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 1, 2020 ... Derm Coding Consult : E/M coding — What has changed? DW Insights and Inquiries : Spironolactone — An increasingly recognized hero in acne therapy Is it ethical
May 6, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 6, 2020 ... What dermatologic hazards are COVID-19 health care workers facing? DW Insights and Inquiries: Working up pernio — How far should you dip your toe in the water?
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.
What is being recommended to patients on social media?
Facts at your Fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, October 1, 2023 Social media is abundant with skin care advice. A recent ... JAAD cross-sectional analysis of acne treatments on YouTube found that up to 91% of teens report using social media to access health information. However, who is
Happy 4th of July from DI&I
George Washington contracted smallpox when he was 19 years old. Although he nearly succumbed to the disease, he survived with pockmark scars and life-long immunity. (1) He and other founders recognized the severity of smallpox and its threat to their independence and took all measures at their disposal to
November 4, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / November 4, 2020 ... FDA approves OTC head lice lotion DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Striving to alleviate the physical and emotional scars of central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia The future of
Forever young with chocolate
Recently we discussed how dark chocolate can exacerbate acne. How many times have you heard a patient complain that it’s just not fair – they’re getting wrinkles and are still breaking out? Here is some good news!
The many uses of microneedling
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... How it works, potential applications, and what patients should know ... How it works, potential applications, and what patients should know ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor Once an experimental treatment pioneered through the use of tattoo pistols
Platelet rich plasma: Good for whatever ails you?
Okay, okay, I admit it. The first time I ever heard of injecting autologous platelet rich plasma (PRP) for pattern alopecia, my suspicion was that it was being sold by the proverbial snake-oil salesman. I did my utmost to ignore it, but increasingly its use is being reported, and patients
April 10, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 10, 2024 ... Whey protein consumption and acne severity in men with acne DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Anticipating Iceland — Ice-pack dermatosis Derm Coding Consult : CMS creates permanent
May 10, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 10, 2023 ... Is spironolactone use for acne associated with increased risk for venous thromboembolism? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : PRAME sets its eyes on the road to fame How
How aligned are Redditor-driven recommendations with the current AAD acne guidelines?
Clinical Applications ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, October 1, 2024 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, DermWorld ... Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, talks with Justin
March 30, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 30, 2022 ... The rankings are in: Minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride for male androgenetic alopecia DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Bowel-associated dermatosis-arthritis syndrome (BADAS) — The story behind the acronym
How to read a balance sheet: A beginner’s guide
Understanding financial statements doesn’t have to be intimidating. Your practice’s balance sheet tells a clear story about its financial health: what you own, what you owe, and what’s left over. By learning how to read it, you’ll gain valuable insight into your ability to cover expenses, manage risks, and plan
August 31, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Aug. 31, 2022 ... Isotretinoin lab monitoring in acne treatment DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Metformin mania — Is it an adequate chemopreventive agent for skin cancer? Monkeypox: A dermatologic primer
June 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
Benzene in consumer products
What dermatologists and patients should know. ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, April 1, 2025 From dry shampoo to acne medication — benzene, a known human carcinogen, has been detected in multiple cosmetic and cutaneous products over the past several years. ... The International Agency for Research on
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:
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
DataDerm™: The power of data
Academy members discuss how data from dermatology’s largest clinical data registry is being used to improve patient care and support the specialty. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, October 1, 2023 Fact: Physicians are busy. Dermatologists have jam-packed patient schedules, an increase in administrative tasks, and ever-changing
April 6, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 6, 2022 ... A comprehensive review of rosacea treatments DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : "Stepping up" to off-label dosing of biologics Improving itch in prurigo nodularis patients What acne treatments
June 1, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 1, 2022 ... What’s new in adult acne over the last two years? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Granulomatous cheilitis — Back to the Future Derm Coding Consult : Cigna’s
San Diego AAD musings
What an outstanding meeting! The weather was perfect (compared to a prior San Diego AAD meeting hampered by biblical deluges), and the atmosphere civil, convivial, and (hallelujah) mask-free.
August 19, 2026
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / August 19, 2026 ... Potassium hydroxide vs. diclofenac for actinic keratosis DermWorld What’s Hot: Increase in tanning for Gen Z Tirzepatide-associated morbilliform drug eruption Energy-based devices for acne in skin of
January 25, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Jan. 25, 2023 ... Is topical spironolactone effective for acne? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : The ironclad promise of ferroptosis Topical lidocaine-prilocaine vs. ice packs for laser hair removal Efficacy of
February 25, 2026
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Feb. 25, 2026 ... Acne relapse after isotretinoin treatment DermWorld What’s Hot: cSCC and adjuvant radiation therapy Where to inject botulinum toxin for ‘bunny lines’ Predictors of drug survival of biologics
April 8, 2026
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 8, 2026 ... Does oral spironolactone improve acne in women? DermWorld What’s Hot: mRNA COVID vaccine and immune checkpoint inhibitor response Herbal medicines for psoriasis Efficacy of PDT and fractional
September 4, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / September 4, 2024 ... Most effective treatment for moderate-to-severe acne DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Periocular hypopigmentation of the elderly — A new POTUS dermatosis? Berdazimer gel in patients with molluscum
July 1, 2026
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 1, 2026 ... Spironolactone for acne in females: Evidence and recommendations DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Human papillomavirus 42 — Putting a finger on the pathogenesis of digital papillary adenocarcinomas
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
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... May 1, 2023 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Avery LaChance, MD, MPH, FAAD Despite previously published studies refuting the risk of inflammatory bowel disease with isotretinoin use, patients and families commonly
July 14, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 14, 2021 ... Acne scarring treatments: What’s most effective? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Assessing the significance of a L ong- D eveloped H abit — The role of LDH
Office preparedness
Learn how to get testing for patients with suspected cases of measles, how to prepare your clinic for cases, what PPE staff and patients need, and what to do in case of staff exposure.
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
Deep penetrating thoughts about deep penetrating nevi
What do the terms “intermediate” and “indeterminate” mean to you?
LED light therapy illuminated
The expanding role of LED therapy in acne and alopecia ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Senior Editor , September 1, 2026 LED therapy has stepped firmly into the spotlight. Part of the growing field of photobiomodulation (PBM), which includes low-level laser therapy, light-emitting diodes (LED), and red-light therapy, LED
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
AAD membership data reveal key specialty shifts
Facts at your fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, July 1, 2020 Much has changed over the past five years, and dermatology is no exception. AAD membership data, which represents approximately 92% of all board-certified dermatologists, helps lend some insight into which way the specially is currently trending. Regarding
What are the CLIA requirements for lab operations?
Learn the CLIA requirements for operating a lab. This page provides detailed guidance on what different levels of lab certification require for compliance. In particular, it describes the personnel requirements for medium and high complexity labs, where personnel must have certain levels of credentials to meet CLIA regulations.
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
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.
Idiopathic facial aseptic granuloma — Have we met?
I’m racking my brain wondering if I have ever seen a case of idiopathic facial aseptic granuloma (IFAG)– I know that I never made the diagnosis because I had never heard the term until I read the first reference. I surmise that I have seen and misdiagnosed it as an
June 19, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 19, 2024 ... Neuropsychiatric diagnoses after isotretinoin initiation in pediatric acne patients DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Advances in pruritus therapeutics — It’s Greek to us Efficacy of treatment options
June 2, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 2, 2021 ... Acne and enthesitis: Is there an association? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Touching on contact pemphigus and pemphigus-like eruptions due to imiquimod Derm Coding Consult : Applying
May 15, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 15, 2024 ... Sexual dysfunction with 5-alpha reductase inhibitors for androgenetic alopecia DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Acne necrotica — A real head-scratcher Benzoyl peroxide in acne: Risk of acute
June 10, 2026
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 10, 2026 ... Suicidality reports in acne patients treated with isotretinoin, antidepressants Academy praises FDA for approving new sunscreen ingredient DermWorld What’s Hot: Treating isotretinoin-induced myalgias Ruxolitinib cream vs. triamcinolone
July 9, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 9, 2025 ... Do at-home LED devices for acne work? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Standard postoperative wound care practice may be all wet Academy mourns the passing of Ronald
Medical research funding
Ask the Expert ... By Victoria Houghton, managing editor, August 1, 2021 DermWorld ... spoke to Jennifer Mangone, JD, manager of congressional policy for the American Academy of Dermatology Association (AADA), about the Academy’s advocacy efforts to support medical research funding. DermWorld: Advocating for medical research funding is a top
December 13, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Dec. 13, 2023 ... Isotretinoin exposure and risk of adverse male sexual health outcomes in acne patients DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Sparking the interest in Spark nevus Metronidazole for patients
April 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
This month's news from across the specialty
What's hot ... February 1, 2022 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Craig Burkhart, MD, MPH, MSBS, FAAD Food portion sizes are getting bigger and so are Americans. Obesity is associated with many dermatologic diseases
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Cultivating a supportive work culture
Work culture is a collection of attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors that make up the regular atmosphere of your workplace. A healthy work culture is fundamental to good patient care and your own well-being. So what does it take to create a healthy, wellness-oriented, dynamic culture?
Psoriasis supplement
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New treatments for HIV and other STIs provide hope for better quality of life
Dermatologist discusses emerging treatments in LGBTQ+ healthcare SAN DIEGO (March 8, 2024) — LGBTQ+ individuals have unique skin care needs, including concerns about sexually transmitted infections (STI), like HIV, as well as acne and hair growth and removal, especially relating to hormone replacement therapy. With over 14 million U.S. adults
Online only reform supplement
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Giving back to make an impact
AAD member Franziska Ringpfeil, MD, FAAD, knows what a challenge skin disease can be for children.
DermWorld: Your go-to practice, policy, and care resource
This year, we asked hundreds of members what they thought about the Academy’s flagship publication, DermWorld, and the results are in.
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
AAD highlights your expertise during awareness months
When a dermatology-related awareness month rolls around, the AAD makes sure to capitalize on the opportunity to let the public know that only a board-certified dermatologist has the expertise necessary to treat skin, hair, and nail conditions.
DermWorld
This year, we asked hundreds of members what they thought about the Academy’s flagship publication, DermWorld, and the results are in.
Member benefits — You are part of the AAD Clinical Community
What if there was a free, secure forum by dermatologists for dermatologists to discuss clinical issues and more? Now it’s a reality.
Mentorship helps the dermatologic career
Read the story of AAD member Mariam Mafee, MD, FAAD, who loved her time in the Academic Dermatology Leadership Program.
American Academy of Dermatology survey: half of Americans worry about skin aging, but many still skip sunscreen
Board-certified dermatologist encourages public to incorporate sun protection into daily skin care routine ROSEMONT, Ill. (May 6, 2025) — A recent American Academy of Dermatology survey of more than 1,000 U.S. adults found that half worry about premature skin aging and only half use sunscreen regularly, while nearly 1 in
Two new skin healthy issues provide valuable information to patients
Two new editions of skin healthy magazine were published in 2023. As a member benefit, U.S. members receive 50 complimentary copies of each issue of skin healthy, which positions board-certified dermatologists as the leading experts in issues affecting the skin, hair, and nails.
Why we do what we do
The relentless drumbeat of dictates, regulations, prior authorizations, audits, and social media reviews is taking its toll on physicians’ psyche. Combined with downward reimbursement, narrow insurance networks, pressure to be increasingly productive, and far too many clicks on the electronic medical record, it is not surprising many physicians have questioned
What to consider before selling your practice to a private-equity-backed group?
Considering selling your dermatology practice to a private equity-backed group? Learn about the pros and cons, including potential financial risks, and what corporate dermatology groups look for in a practice. Discover how to get the best offer for your practice and find resources for preparing a practice sale contract, valuing
Adjusting the screen door: Developing a rational approach to assessing for thyroid disease in patients with alopecia areata
Since my residency, I have been perplexed about how to screen patients with alopecia areata (or vitiligo) for thyroid disease. What tests should (or should not) be ordered? Which patients should be tested? When? I have not been alone in my state of confusion.
Do I have to comply with CLIA?
Learn what types of labs must receive a CLIA certificate of compliance. This page serves as a home for all of the Academy's CLIA resources, with tabs to other important CLIA considerations. Navigate through this content to determine what level of compliance your practice must meet to honor CLIA regulations.
Protecting privacy
Protecting patient privacy is at the heart of HIPAA. Find out what you have to do to comply.
2025 AADA Legislative Conference: FAQs
Review Legislative Conference FAQs to get answers to your questions. Learn about what the conference is, when and where it occurs, how you can register, and more.
Meet the newest Your Dermatologist Knows correspondents
Answers in Practice ... By Matthew Walsh, Member Communications Specialist, March 1, 2025 DermWorld ... talks to Charlie Dunn, MD, FAAD, and Preetha Kamath, MD, FAAD, about the Academy’s Your Dermatologist Knows consumer positioning strategy and what they bring to their new roles as campaign correspondents. DermWorld: What made you
These codes are no secret
Coding may be challenging; it’s no secret. Members have always needed assistance with the ever-changing landscape of coding and modifiers, but we have what you need.
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 —
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%
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 role of GLP-1s in dermatology
Dermatologists discuss how the use of GLP-1s has offered potential new avenues for patients with chronic inflammatory skin diseases. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, January 1, 2026 Over the past five years, the approvals of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1s), particularly semaglutide and tirzepatide, have sparked
First joint guidelines of care for hidradenitis suppurativa issued by American Academy of Dermatology and Hidradenitis Suppurativa Foundation
ROSEMONT, Ill. (Oct. 20, 2026) — Over 3 million people have been diagnosed with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) in the United States and today, the ... American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) and the ... Hidradenitis Suppurativa Foundation (HSF) have published the first-ever joint ... guidelines for the management and care of
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
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
Not the usual suspects
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... Drugs you never thought you’d use in dermatology ... Drugs you never thought you’d use in dermatology ... By Jan Bowers, contributing writer ... Young dermatologists quickly become familiar with mainstays of treatment such as antibiotics,
March 3, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 3, 2021 ... The latest on the association between diet and acne DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Time to reassess messing around with steroids and psoriasis Is intralesional 5-FU effective
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
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
Member benefits — So many codes, so little time. Yet…
Your Academy coding staff knows how busy you are in your practice. Here’s a quick summary of what we’ve been doing to keep you ahead of the coding curve.
April 27, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 27, 2022 ... A novel treatment for molluscum contagiosum? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Eye-opening news about oxymetazoline Trends in prescribing spironolactone for acne, HS in adolescents Racial biases in
What can dermatologists do to get appropriate coverage for serious skin conditions deemed cosmetic by payers?
Clinical Applications ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, August 1, 2023 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, talks with John Barbieri, MD,
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
October 21, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / October 21, 2020 ... Can medical scribes boost physician profits? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Can topical ketoconazole tip the scales for acne vulgaris? Providing equitable dermatologic care for people with
2024 MIPS and telehealth highlights
The 2024 MIPS program remains mostly the same from 2023. See our highlights on what dermatologists need to know about participating in MIPS.
A dermatologist’s guide to skincare from growing up to glowing up
Board-certified dermatologist (and mom) shares holiday shopping tips for teens and tweens. ROSEMONT, Ill. (Oct. 28, 2025) — As online skincare trends continue to capture the attention of tweens and teens (and major retailers roll out early holiday promotions), an AAD board-certified dermatologist offers guidance to help families cut through
What's hot?
What's hot ... December 30, 2017 In this monthly column, members of ... Dermatology World 's Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Annie Chiu, MD ... Body contouring is not only in demand among patients but presents a unique challenge for physicians to achieve consistent
May 9
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Actinic keratosis guideline
Access information on the Academy's guidelines of care for actinic keratosis. This page provides convenient, at-a-glance highlights from the full guidelines, providing dermatologists with the most important clinical information.
Reconstruction after skin cancer resection clinical guideline
Access information on the Academy's guidelines of care for reconstruction after skin cancer resection. The guideline provides evidence-based recommendations for surgical reconstruction after resection of skin cancer once clear margins have been achieved.
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.,
March 20, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 20, 2024 ... Combination imiquimod and 5-FU for treating AKs DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : San Diego AAD musings Talking points: Benzene found in acne care products Safety of dermatologic
July 24, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 24, 2024 ... Is there an association between benzoyl peroxide use and increased blood benzene levels? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Pancreatic panniculitis — Getting spooked by ghost cells AADA
Academy publications continue to top the charts!
We are your go-to source for navigating practice, policy, and patient care. Last year, we asked hundreds of members what they thought about the Academy’s flagship publication, DermWorld, and the results are in.
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
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
January 6, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Jan. 6, 2021 ... Managing pain in hidradenitis suppurativa patients: A proposed algorithm DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Itching to see if polymerase chain reaction mite be the future of diagnosing
April 13, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 13, 2022 ... Is there an association between isotretinoin and adverse neuropsychiatric outcomes? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Early recognition of rituximab-induced late onset neutropenia is essential 2022 Academy election
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
February
Issue ... February January February March April May June July August September October November View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... All you need is love. What’s hot ... This month’s news from across the specialty DermWorld Insights and Inquiries ... Deeper thoughts about acne keloidalis
Our public-facing AAD.org content performs strongly
One of the many benefits of the Your Dermatologist Knows consumer positioning strategy is driving traffic to the public-facing pages of the AAD.org website. During the first five months of 2023, over 20 million visitors viewed webpages over 28 million times. In the same timeframe, the Academy updated 31 public
October
Issue ... October January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... We all know. What’s hot ... This month’s news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ... How aligned are Redditor-driven recommendations with the current
Dermatology antibiotic prescription trends
Facts at your fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, November 1, 2019 As antibiotic resistance has increasingly captured the attention of the media and global health organizations, physicians have found themselves under more pressure to monitor their antibiotic prescription habits. Although overall antibiotic prescribing by dermatologists decreased by 36.6%
Social media FAQs
Learn about how social media has become a popular method of communication for professionals in virtually every industry. But how do you know what level of engagement is appropriate for you as a physician? These FAQs provide guidance on this issue.
May
Issue ... May January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... Life is not always pretty. What’s hot ... This month’s news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ... What’s new in the management of
iPLEDGE changes
Ask the Expert ... By Apoorva Stull, Senior Manager, Advocacy Communications, April 1, 2024 DermWorld ... interviews John Barbieri, MD, MBA, FAAD, co-chair of the Academy’s Acne Guidelines Workgroup, about important changes to the iPLEDGE program. DermWorld : In a win for the AADA, dermatologists, and their patients, the FDA
September 13, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Sept. 13, 2023 ... Are psoriasis biologics safe during conception, pregnancy? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Promising therapeutic developments for cutaneous lupus erythematosus: Interfering with interferon – Part II – Focus
May 27, 2026
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 27, 2026 ... 5-fluorouracil and calcipotriene for actinic keratosis, keratinocyte carcinoma DermWorld What’s Hot: Imiquimod vs. radiotherapy for lentigo maligna Oral oxybutynin chloride, biologics for hidradenitis suppurativa Topical metformin vs.
Best practices for social media
Each major social media platform has its own benefits and culture, so you can choose what is best for you. Use the tips offered here to get you started on each platform.
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
Read all about it: Dermatology's media impact
Facts at your Fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, April 1, 2019 There’s nothing fake about this news: In 2018, the Academy generated nearly 9 billion media impressions in print and online. Despite the unpredictability of the current media landscape, the specialty’s public impact has remained stable with a
Skin in the news
Facts at your Fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, content specialist, April 2, 2018 In 2017, the Academy generated more than 8.8 billion media impressions in print and online — akin to reaching each person in the United States more than 26 times. Nevertheless, the year’s overall total marked a slight
Dermatology doubles media presence in 2020
Facts at your fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, August 1, 2021 Last year, dermatology-related topics generated a record-breaking 36 billion print, broadcast, and online media impressions — more than double the total coverage in 2019. This sharp increase is likely tied to COVID-19, specifically news items on COVID-related
August 5, 2026
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / August 5, 2026 ... Spironolactone for female pattern hair loss in younger women DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : The likely Lilliputian meaning of eosinophils in psoriasis Join AADA President Murad Alam
What is Life Membership?
Asked and Answered ... October 1, 2022 Life Membership is a category of AAD membership. Life Members are no longer required to pay dues but retain the benefits of their previous membership category. ... What are the requirements? ... The Life Membership category is open to all Academy members who
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
Digital media kit: DermWorld print advertising
DermWorld provides unmatched coverage of dermatology practice issues and goes beyond the news to provide analysis and valued interpretation of what issues mean to dermatologists and their practice. We are the voice of dermatologists, mailing to all AAD members in the United States.
2025 MIPS and telehealth highlights
The 2025 MIPS program features some changes, including the introduction of a MIPS value pathway for dermatology. See our highlights on what dermatologists need to know about participating in MIPS.
Dermatology snags the spotlight
Facts at your fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, April 1, 2020 Dermatology remained a hot news topic in 2019, generating a record 13.2 billion print, broadcast, and online media impressions — a 48% increase from last year. Web traffic to public content on the newly updated AAD.org also
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
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
Here comes the sun: The role of polypodium leucotomos extract
It’s the time of year when patients ask “What sunscreen should I use?” After recommending broad-spectrum sunscreens that are water-resistant to 80 minutes, I try to steer the conversation analogizing sun protection to driving.
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.
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
December 20, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Dec. 20, 2023 ... Surgical excision vs. 5-FU vs. PDT in treating Bowen’s disease DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Holiday Greeting 2023 Association between JAK inhibitors and acne Risk of mortality
2026 MIPS and telehealth highlights
The 2026 MIPS program features some changes, including the continuing rollout of the MIPS Value Pathway for dermatology. See our highlights on what dermatologists need to know about participating in MIPS.
Six hours too many
Answers in Practice ... By Faiza Wasif, MPH, Associate Director, Practice Management, February 1, 2026 Each month, DermWorld ... tackles issues "in practice" for dermatologists. This month, practice management staff discuss EHR documentation, burnout, and the tools to reclaim your time. Six extra hours of electronic health record (EHR) documentation
Topical minocycline for acne: A good Idea?
Concerns about the safety of minocycline have been increasing over the past two decades, with rare, serious adverse immunologic reactions including DRESS syndrome, pneumonitis, nephritis, autoimmune hepatitis, and a lupus-like syndrome.
A point to make about punctate, pigmented, and verrucous papillomatosis
What is your mental image of the Gougerot-Carteaud (GC) syndrome? I equate it with confluent and reticulated papillomatosis, presenting on the trunk with hyperpigmented minimally raised plaques. The KOH examination is negative and there is a quick, characteristic response to antibiotics such as minocycline.
Spironolactone: An increasingly recognized hero in acne therapy
Read the July 1, 2020 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on spironolactone.
Classifieds
The Academy offers a number of recruitment opportunities that allow you to reach the prospects you need in a timely and results-oriented fashion. Learn more about what the AAD offers so you can get the most out of our classified advertising and career opportunities.
American Academy of Dermatology statement on Benzoyl Peroxide in OTC Personal Care Products
American Academy of Dermatology President Susan C. Taylor, MD, FAAD ROSEMONT, Ill. (March 24, 2025) — Recent reports have noted that benzoyl peroxide, a common acne-fighting ingredient available by prescription and over the counter, has the potential to break down into benzene. The American Academy of Dermatology is committed to
Who does what in a practice?
Facts at your Fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, content specialist, March 1, 2018 As the daily tasks required to keep a dermatology practice running continue to multiply, who is doing what on a day-to-day basis? According to the AAD’s 2016 Group Practice study, clear patterns emerge among staff at each
March
Issue ... March 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 ... Modifier 25, revisited Acta Eruditorum ... What role can dermatologists play in
Educating our public — skin healthy: educating your patients in waiting rooms and on the go
The AAD’s skin healthy, a print and digital magazine featuring your expert insight, made its debut in 2020.
Recognize your mentor
Make a donation in honor of your mentor and let them know what they mean to you. It’s easy to give. Simply make your gift online and send a personalized ecard to your mentor. Your gift supports AAD programs and services that benefit members, patients, and communities.
Dermatologic FOMO and suggested remedies
“The main problem of the future will be deciding what to do with your newly found leisure time that these inventions will allow.” I heard (and believed) this as a 9-year-old boy visiting the General Electric Pavillion exhibiting Disney’s “Carousel of Progress” at the 1964 World’s Fair in Queens, New
Global surgical package
Learn more about global surgical packages. Procedure codes include a number of procedures related to the primary code, and these cannot be billed separately even with modifier 25. See helpful tables and what is included in the global surgical package for various codes important to dermatologists.
Changing the narrative: The AAD rebrand
Learn about the Academy's new rebranding initiative, which focuses on four key elements of improvement: education, advocacy, member-centricity, and innovation. Articles guide readers through what to expect from each of the four elements.
Supplement secrets unveiled: debunking common myths about beauty boosters
Board-certified dermatologist discusses what to consider before taking three common supplements ROSEMONT, Ill. (Sept. 17, 2024) — Nutritional supplements offer a convenient way to easily increase your daily intake of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients without making significant lifestyle changes. Despite their growing popularity for achieving thicker hair and better
Few words make a dermatologist grimace more than ‘iPLEDGE.’
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, August 1, 2024 Since its inception in 2005, the rigorous and often unyielding pregnancy risk mitigation program has made treating cystic acne a true challenge. While we all support safe use
September
Issue ... September January February March April May June July August September October November View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... Let there be light What’s hot ... This month’s news from across the specialty DermWorld Insights and Inquiries ... Immune checkpoint inhibitor-induced lipodystrophy: Another affront
Audit process
There are three methods of RAC auditing: automated review, semi-automated review, and complex review. Learn the difference between these audit types, the outcomes they may produce, and what a dermatologist can do if they disagree with the findings.
Is there a genetic basis of CCCA and, if so what is it?
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, 2019 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, talks with Amy McMichael, MD, about her
June 8, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 8, 2022 ... The administrative burden of prescribing isotretinoin DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Sweating over acquired idiopathic generalized anhidrosis AADA counters IPMG objections to iPLEDGE improvements Actinic keratosis guidelines
What we do
Through volunteerism, resident international grants, outreach and other efforts, the AAD is making its mark globally.
Win back time with AAD’s top-rated prior authorization tool
Answers in Practice ... By Olivia Barry, Manager, Practice Management, October 1, 2025 Each month, DermWorld ... tackles issues "in practice" for dermatologists. This month, practice management staff discuss what dermatology practices need to know about the Academy’s prior authorization tool. For busy dermatology practices, navigating prior authorizations can feel
Scope of practice 101
Ask the Expert ... By Victoria Houghton, Managing Editor, April 1, 2023 DermWorld ... spoke to Victoria Pasko, assistant director of state policy for the American Academy of Dermatology Association (AADA), about the Academy’s advocacy efforts against scope of practice rules that threaten patient care and safety. DermWorld: Briefly tell
July 13, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 13, 2022 ... Androgenic skin conditions and hormonal IUDs DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : COVID-19 can nail you in so many ways What does Europe’s tattoo ingredient ban mean for
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
iPLEDGE changes
Ask the Expert ... By Victoria Houghton, Managing Editor, July 1, 2023 DermWorld ... spoke to Stephanie Croney, JD, assistant director of regulatory policy for the American Academy of Dermatology Association (AADA), about the recent FDA advisory committee meeting on recommended changes to the iPLEDGE REMS program. DermWorld : Recently,
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
What do you need to know about emerging, antifungal medication-resistant dermatophyte 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, September 1, 2023 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, talks with Avrom S. Caplan,
Medicare physician payment update
Ask the Expert ... By Apoorva Stull, Senior Manager, Advocacy Communications, October 1, 2025 DermWorld ... talks with Government Affairs and Health Policy Council Chair Melissa Piliang, MD, FAAD, about the one-year Medicare physician payment increase, the potential impact of the proposed 2026 Medicare physician fee schedule, and what the
Dermatopathology reports about basal cell carcinoma margins cannot be marginal
I have written that comment thousands of times on my dermatopathology reports for biopsies of basal cell carcinomas (BCCs). When I read the article by Willardson et al regarding the predictive value of negative margins of BCCs, I gave pause. Do the clinicians understand what I mean by the qualifier
Scarred by dogma: Revising recommendations for surgery and isotretinoin use
I have had the privilege of prescribing isotretinoin since its release in 1982. Is there any other dermatologic medication that has benefited our patients so greatly?
July 8, 2026
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 8, 2026 ... Potassium monitoring in older females taking spironolactone DermWorld What’s Hot: Preoperative antibiotic prophylaxis and penicillin allergy Topical vs. systemic corticosteroids for DRESS syndrome Which JAK inhibitor shows
November
Issue ... November 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 ... What is Question of the Week and how do I sign up for it? What's hot ...
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
Step 2: Learn the MIPS categories
Determining what you have to report depends on the MIPS categories and their various requirements. These tools and resources will help you learn more about the MIPS categories ahead of the next step, which gives guidance on how to meet the requirements.
What to expect for MIPS 2024
Answers in Practice ... By Olivia Barry, Manager, Practice Management, April 1, 2024 Each month, DermWorld ... tackles issues "in practice" for dermatologists. This month, practice management staff explains what to expect for MIPS 2024. On Nov. 2, 2023, CMS released the final Quality Payment Program (QPP) Rule which includes
HIPAA Compliance Tool
Access the HIPAA tool to evaluate your practice's compliance. The tool guides dermatologists through a concise set of questions meant to weigh various elements of compliance. If you discover gaps, the tool provides practical guidance on what you should do.
Academy response to benzene petition on benzoyl peroxide products
ROSEMONT (March 8, 2024) — The American Academy of Dermatology Association is aware of a recent petition filed with the FDA describing formation of benzene in products containing benzoyl peroxide that are exposed to elevated temperatures. The American Academy of Dermatology Association and its members are committed to the health
Evaluation and management in 2021: Part 2
Cracking the code ... Dr. Miller, who is in private practice in Yorba Linda, California, represents the American Academy of Dermatology on the AMA-CPT Advisory Committee. ... By Alexander Miller, MD, October 1, 2020 Test your knowledge: Evaluation and management in 2021: Part 2 ... Take the quiz to see
Scope of practice 101
Ask the Expert ... By Victoria Houghton, managing editor, June 1, 2021 DermWorld ... spoke to Victoria Pasko, assistant director of state policy for the American Academy of Dermatology Association (AADA), about the Academy’s advocacy efforts against scope of practice rules that threaten patient care and safety. DermWorld: Briefly, tell
Dermatology maintains strong media presence
Facts at your fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, June 1, 2022 Last year, dermatology-related topics generated 26.4 billion print, broadcast, and online media impressions. While coverage of skin cancer and acne has historically garnered the most media attention year to year, skin care and medical dermatology emerged as
Journal of Investigative Dermatology
Cutting giant congenital nevi down to size molecularly I never wanted chaperones — until now An acne vaccine to make patients happy CAMPers? The rosy reality of coffee Aha! The iodide paradox now makes sense! A future therapeutic Harlequin Romance? A string of (clinical) pearls about drug-induced linear IgA disease
Advocacy Update Oct 28, 2025
After weeks of confusion, CMS allowed MACs to begin processing most claims with dates of service on or after Oct. 1, 2025.
Optimizing productivity
Answers in Practice ... By Megan Bennett, Staff Writer, July 1, 2026 DermWorld ... talks with Vinod Nambudiri, MD, MBA, MPH, EdM, FAAD — director of Harvard Medical School’s dermatology residency program and a medical director of clinician well-being at Mass General Brigham — about maximizing time in the clinic
“Incident to”: What you need to know
Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, Manager, Lead Coding and Reimbursement Strategist, May 1, 2023 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld ... Coding Consult. Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . What is "incident to"? ... "Incident
Streamlining the claim denial process in your practice
Claim denials are a reality for every dermatology practice. It is wise to be proactive and understand what you need to do when you receive a claim denial. Streamlining your claim denial process requires understanding the meaning behind each denial on the explanation of benefits (EOB) and the appropriate action
Educating the public — Your expertise is essential
Last March, COVID-19 shut down the nation. But after 300,000,000 (and counting) COVID-19 vaccinations, we are opening up again; headed in a positive direction. Throughout it all, the public have learned that dermatologists are the experts on new and emerging science relating to the skin manifestations of the coronavirus —
When the physician becomes the patient
Physicians with disabilities discuss what it’s like practicing medicine and how their experiences help shape patient care. ... Feature ... By Alllison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, October 1, 2024 Physicians are well practiced in caring for people with chronic illnesses and disabilities — both those that are visible and invisible.
What is the carbon footprint of the typical outpatient dermatology practice?
Clinical Applications ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, April 1, 2025 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, talks with Misha Rosenbach, MD, FAAD, and Genevieve Silva, BS, about their JAMA Dermatology ... paper, ‘ Carbon Footprint Analysis of an Outpatient Dermatology Practice at an
2024 MIPS update
What dermatologists need to know about this year’s MIPS reporting. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, May 1, 2024 "If you provide Medicare services, MIPS is a must when it comes to your reimbursement," said Florida dermatologist Shawna Flanagan, MD, FAAD, member of the Academy’s Practice Management
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
Loss and legacy: A tribute to Robert F. Duffy, MD
Moments such as these force us to stop, reflect, and prioritize what is important in life. Dr. Duffy enriched my life in so many ways. I want to honor him by asking you to spend a few moments reading the eulogy I delivered on May 22, 2025 — all of
Good advice?
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... What is the USPSTF and what do its skin cancer counseling recommendations mean for the specialty and its patients? ... What is the USPSTF and what do its skin cancer counseling recommendations mean for the specialty and its
September
Issue ... September 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 ... Evaluation and management: Selecting the codes Acta Eruditorum ... The case for
December
Issue ... December 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 ... How can I use DataDerm to report for MIPS? What's hot ... What's hot? Cracking the Code
October
Issue ... October 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? Clinical Applications ... What barriers to care exist for American Indian individuals in rural communities? Feature
March
Issue ... March January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... I called a colleague the other day to discuss a patient What's hot ... This month's news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ...
What is the AAD Innovation Academy? Is it replacing the AAD Summer Meeting?
Asked and Answered ... July 1, 2022 AAD Innovation Academy is the new meeting program being held this summer, taking the place of Summer Meeting. AAD Innovation Academy will highlight innovation and entrepreneurial practices and provide the latest information on the most popular topic areas, while maintaining some of the
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
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
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
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
Does he or doesn’t he? Only his oncologist knows for sure!
By Warren R. Heymann, MD July 17, 2017 Repigmented hair overlying melanoma in situ of scalp. Slowly darkening patch of previously white hair on superior scalp. ... Credit: ... JAAD I’m racking my brain wondering if I have ever seen a case of idiopathic facial aseptic granuloma (IFAG) — I
What every dermatologist should know about practice finances
This guide walks through the financial essentials every dermatologist should know and offers practical, actionable ways to build financial literacy and control your financial future.
The appeal of molecular medicine for the peeling skin syndrome
This may not be the most appropriate dermatologic admission, but as a child, I really enjoyed peeling away my post-sunburn desquamation. What joy ensued when it came off with glistening new skin underneath! Of course, I’m from the “now we know better” generation – this should never happen in 2018
What is the Academy doing about burdensome private payer policies?
Moving the needle ... By Lou Terranova, Associate Director, Practice Advocacy, December 1, 2023 DermWorld ... interviews Mollie MacCormack, MD, FAAD, chair of the AADA’s Patient Access and Payer Relations Committee, about payer issues the Academy is currently addressing. Mollie MacCormack, MD, FAAD ... DermWorld: What does payer advocacy entail?
What's hot?
What's hot ... April 26, 2019 In this monthly column, members of the ... Dermatology World Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Mallory Abate, MD ... Having trouble managing your patients with burning mouth syndrome? In the February edition of ... Dialogues in Dermatology ,
April 8, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 8, 2020 ... Employers’ legal responsibilities during COVID-19: What you need to know. DW Insights and Inquiries: The profound dermatologic manifestations of COVID-19: Part III ABD relaxes 2020 MOC requirements
Out of stock
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... What's happening with drug shortages and what's being done to resolve the issue? ... What's happening with drug shortages and what's being done to resolve the issue? ... By Victoria Houghton, managing editor A patient taking a blood
Confidence redefined: permanent makeup can empower individuals with skin and hair conditions
New study by dermatologists highlights what to look for when considering permanent makeup ROSEMONT, Ill. (June 18, 2024) — Permanent makeup, also called cosmetic tattooing, is a popular form of tattooing that can be used to replace or enhance a person’s makeup application or help them camouflage certain medical conditions.
Melanoma: A family affair
It has now been 5 years since I was diagnosed with melanoma. Six years ago, my wife Ronnie found a tick on my back; when she noted a lesion in the same region a year later, I remember asking her “What did you find, another tick?” No, it was melanoma
Dermatology Match Day: The ecstasy and the agony
In February, 1979, one month prior to matching in internal medicine at NYU/Bellevue Hospital, I took a dermatology elective under the tutelage of Dr. Michael Fisher at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. What an epiphany – a fascinating discipline that matched my skill set! In March, I applied
Building confidence in girls at a young age
Medical student Priya Uppal uses Good Skin Knowledge to introduce STEM to young girls in her community.
Linear and whorled nevoid hypermelanosis: Past reflections and future directions
Dr. Kalter was the first to accurately detail Linear and Whorled Nevoid Hypermelanosis (LWNH) nearly 30 years ago. In 1994, I was shocked and saddened to learn of her death from cancer at age 40. When brilliance leaves us prematurely (think Mozart, Gershwin, Van Gogh, et cetera) one can only
Have MIPS reporting requirements changed? Where can I find updated information on the reporting requirements for 2023?
Asked and Answered ... September 1, 2023 Members can find a summary of changes to the MIPS programs for the 2023 reporting year on ... our website . ... To access a step-by-step guide on reporting for MIPS in 2023, visit the AADA Practice Management Center. Find the guide on
Learning about skin health, acne, and sun protection, oh my
Learn how Erica Aukerman, BS, and the Indiana University School of Medicine’s Dermatology Student Interest Group collaborated with Girls’ STEM Institute to teach them about their skin.
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
Cosmetic complications
Dermatologists offer insight and instruction for approaching procedural afflictions. ... Feature ... By Laura Vernaci, Contributing Writer, September 1, 2025 It goes without saying that dermatologists do everything in their power to keep their patients safe and avoid complications or adverse events. However, stay in the business long enough and
What role can dermatologists play in diagnosing a cancer syndrome like BAP1?
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, March 1, 2018 In this month's Acta Eruditorum column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, talks with Hensin Tsao, MD, PhD, and
Coming to terms with Louis Brocq and his diagram: Pityriasis lichenoides 2018
As a first-year dermatology resident in 1980, I struggled with the concept of parapsoriasis. In trying to conceptualize the process, I recall being distressed after seeing Louis Brocq’s diagram from his classic paper, “Les parapsoriasis,” published in 1902 — Would I ever understand this? What is the relationship to
What common dermatologic diseases can be attributed to therapeutic and cosmetic cultural practices?
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, November 1, 2018 In this month’s Acta Eruditorum column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, talks with Nicole Patzelt, MD, and Neelam
February 26, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / February 26, 2025 ... 5-FU in patients with squamous cell carcinoma in situ DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Living with trimethylaminuria — Research awaiting the smell of success Do topical corticosteroids
Impact Report — Vol 3, Issue 1
In this edition of the American Academy of Dermatology/Association Impact Report, we will show you how we advocate on the issues that matter most to you and your patients. We will show how we establish you as the experts so that your patients can feel confident about their care. Finally,
Dealing with difficult patients
Answers in Practice ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, May 1, 2021 DermWorld ... talks to Sara Dill, MD, from Luminous Dermatology in Santa Barbara, California, about her tips for improving communication with patients. DermWorld: Tell us about your practice. Dr. Dill: I’m in private practice on the West Coast
February
Issue ... February 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 ... New Medicare cards are coming — are you ready? Acta Eruditorum ...
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
May
Issue ... May 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 ... How do I claim CME credits from the Annual Meeting? What's hot ... What's hot? Acta Eruditorum
May
Issue ... May 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 ... Components of evaluation and management Acta Eruditorum ... A new understanding of
October
Issue ... October 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 ... Incident to, revisited Acta Eruditorum ... What are the environmental effects of
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? Clinical Applications ... Is there a genetic basis of CCCA and, if so what is it?
February
Issue ... February 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 ... What is the minimum I need to report to meet the MIPS threshold in 2019? What's hot
March
Issue ... March 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 want to host a skin cancer screening event. Where do I start, and what kind of
February
Issue ... February January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... Two long years What's hot ... This month's news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ... What should dermatologists tell their patients about pesticide
What is the impact of shaving waivers on promotions for Black/African American U.S. airmen?
Clinical Applications ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, October 1, 2022 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, talks with Lt. Col. Simon
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”.
December 16, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Dec. 16, 2020 ... What are risk factors for frontal fibrosing alopecia? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : We’re in hot water! Vibrio vulnificus infections are heading north. Vaccine distribution begins: When
Humanitarian dermatology extends its reach
Dermatologists take part in medical relief efforts at home and abroad ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, September 1, 2022 "When you take a step back and look at why we went into medicine, what is it that drives us?" asked Naurin Ahmad, MD, MPH, FAAD. "Medical mission
Knowledge is power: Creating hands-on opportunities for learning
Medical student Jessica Kern encourages children and teens to learn about their skin. Jessica’s story ... Jessica Kern (center, top) and fellow medical students practice making skin models to teach their students about the three layers of the skin. ... Good Skin Knowledge enables children and adolescents to understand good
No pain, no gain?
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, January 1, 2025 It may be true for sports (although I remain skeptical), but pain associated with doing our jobs does not bode well for a long and happy career in
October 30, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / October 30, 2024 ... Breast health outcomes in women on oral 5-alpha reductase inhibitors D ermWorld Insights and Inquiries : The breathless complications of anti-MDA-5-positive dermatomyositis What symptoms are most significantly
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... October 1, 2022 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Mallory Abate, MD, FAAD With growing media hype, "rule-out monkeypox" consults with dermatologists are increasing. So, as a dermatologist, what do you need
September
Issue ... September 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? Clinical Applications ... What does it mean when all of a patient's patch tests come back
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 What's hot ... What's hot? Cracking the Code ... CPT 2018: What's new, part 2 Acta Eruditorum ... Can chimeric antigen
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
From bedside to boardroom
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... Physician entrepreneurs share what they've learned, and why there's no better time than the present to get started ... Physician entrepreneurs share what they've learned, and why there's no better time than the present to get started ...
August
Issue ... August January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... Community What's hot ... This month's news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ... Do genetics play a role in sun-seeking behavior? Feature ...
Dermatologist happiness by practice setting
Facts at your fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, October 1, 2019 How much do practice settings affect dermatologists’ overall job satisfaction? According to new data from the AAD Life in Practice Survey, the happiest dermatologists are those in group practices that are not owned by private equity groups.
September
Issue ... September January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... What did you do during the COVID-19 epidemic, Mom? What's hot ... This month's news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ... How can
April 24
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Cyber hacking in health care
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... What do you need to know to keep your practice safe? ... What do you need to know to keep your practice safe? ... By Emily Margosian, content specialist Target, Anthem, Equifax, and...your practice? As headlines continue to
This month's news from across the specialty
What's hot ... July 1, 2020 In this monthly column, members of ... Dermatology World 's Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... MALLORY ABATE, MD What are COVID toes? Lindy Fox, MD, professor of dermatology at UCSF, weighed in with her expert opinion on
What are the cutaneous clues for diagnosing monkeypox?
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, December 1, 2022 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, talks with John W. Frew
January 29, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / January 29, 2020 ... Patients are using YouTube to get information on isotretinoin. Here’s what you need to know. DW Insights and Inquiries: Getting steamed over vaping Derm Coding Consult: A
Burden of skin disease
Access the Academy's burden of skin disease report. This page includes a summary of the report along with links to the full report published in JAAD.
Your Dermatologist Knows continues to show strong results
Launched in October 2022, the Your Dermatologist Knows consumer positioning strategy has been successful in its goal of increasing awareness of the specialty and positioning board-certified dermatologists as the go-to experts for conditions affecting skin, hair, and nails. There are two main components of the strategy: social media and traditional
Double check, pause...and proceed
What dermatologists can learn from quality efforts in surgery ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, content specialist, October 3, 2016 As the culture of health care and developing regulatory trends continue to move in an increasingly quality-focused direction, dermatologists may soon find themselves under more scrutiny. Wrong-site surgery is one
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
How to relieve itchy psoriasis
Board-certified dermatologist shares four tips to ease the itch ROSEMONT, Ill. (March 23, 2023) — Skin issues can have a serious impact on your health and well-being. For the 7.5 million Americans1 living with psoriasis, itch can be the most bothersome part of their condition because it can make it
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,
iPLEDGE update: Changes ahead
Strong advocacy efforts have prompted new changes to the program. What do they mean for you and your patients? ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, August 1, 2024 Since 2005, isotretinoin has only been available through an FDA-mandated Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) program implemented to monitor
2020 DW Insights and Inquiries archive
Explore past issues of DW Insights and Inquiries that were published in 2020.
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
The power of state advocacy
From the President ... Dr. Hruza served as Academy president from March 2019 to March 2020. ... By George Hruza, MD, MBA, November 1, 2019 When you think of advocacy, what do you think of? Capitol Hill and Congress? CMS and the FDA? If so, you’re not wrong. Many facets
Diabetes and your skin
Dermatologist explains how diabetes affects the skin and the importance of proper skin care ROSEMONT, Ill. (November 2, 2022) — Your skin is a window to your overall health, and what happens on your skin is often an indicator of what’s happening inside your body. Skin, hair, and nail conditions
Estate planning 101
Experts offer tips on what to do and when to do it. ... Feature ... By Ruth Carol, Contributing Writer, March 1, 2023 They are two of the most difficult decisions to make: who should be your child’s guardian and who should get your assets if something happens to you.
April 3, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 3, 2024 ... Safety of DEET insect repellent in children: Do the natural alternatives work? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Hair straightening and acute renal injury — The latest data
How to get the best results from fillers
Board-certified dermatologist shares five tips to consider before getting a filler ROSEMONT, Ill. (February 16, 2023) — When we’re young, our skin is soft, supple, and well hydrated, but as we age, our skin slowly loses its youthful characteristics, which can leave some people looking for a way to regain
Payer advocacy 101
Ask the Expert ... By Victoria Houghton, managing editor, April 1, 2021 DermWorld ... spoke to Louis A. Terranova, assistant director of practice advocacy for the American Academy of Dermatology Association (AADA), about the Academy’s private payer advocacy activities and what members can do to get involved. DermWorld: Briefly, tell
Patient safety must come first
From the President ... Dr. Thiers served as Academy president from March 2020 to March 2021. ... By Bruce Thiers, MD, February 1, 2021 Ask almost any dermatologist what health care issue bugs them the most, and they will likely cite unsafe scope of practice expansions by non-physician clinicians. Indeed,
What we have learned about E/M coding and reimbursement in 2021
Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, manager, coding & reimbursement, April 1, 2021 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in Derm Coding Consult. ... Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . On Jan. 1, 2021, changes were implemented to
Lipoid proteinosis’ weak, hoarse cry is crying for targeted therapeutic intervention
Lipoid proteinosis was described almost a century ago. Although the genetics of the disease have been deciphered due to mutations in ECM-1, these discoveries have yet to translate into precise therapeutic interventions. Acitretin remains the systemic treatment of choice.
To concierge or not concierge, that is the question
After very long days of difficult patients (diagnostically, therapeutically, and otherwise), insurance denials, prior authorizations, business decisions, MACRA, et cetera, I think of the milkman Tevye from “Fiddler on the Roof”, finally sitting down, and singing “If I Were a Rich Man”. I’ll even spring for a few Powerball lottery
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
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
Taking notes
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... Can scribes or dictation achieve the speed and simplicity of handwritten notes — and give doctors their nights back? ... Can scribes or dictation achieve the speed and simplicity of handwritten notes — and give doctors their nights
What are clinical practice guidelines for the treatment and management of port-wine birthmarks, including those associated with Sturge-Weber syndrome?
Clinical Applications ... Dr. Hsu is a member of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup. ... By Sylvia Hsu, MD, FAAD, March 1, 2022 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, DermWorld ... Editorial Advisory Workgroup Member Sylvia Hsu, MD, FAAD, talks with Kristen M. Kelly, MD, FAAD, and Sara Sabeti,
Beyond bedside basics
Dermatologists and physician experts discuss bedside manner tips and trends, and how to strengthen the physician-patient relationship. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, February 1, 2025 Imagine you are sitting at a table on the opposite end from the patient with the problem in the middle. What
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
Resistance is futile.
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, June 1, 2024 Perhaps, if one is fighting the Borg. (If you don’t understand the reference, my apologies, but you are truly missing out.) Hopefully, we still have a chance to
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
February 1, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Feb. 1, 2023 ... Are topical AK treatments associated with increased risk of SCC? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : A seasoned approach to treating the ‘salt and pepper’ dyspigmentation of systemic
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One Toker over the line: Clarifying Toker cell hyperplasia in Zuska disease and its relationship to hidradenitis suppurativa
Read the April 20, 2022 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on Zuska disease and its relationship to hidradenitis suppurativa.
The magic of dermatology
Balance in Practice ... Angela Funovits, MD, is a dermatologist in Mayfield Heights, Ohio. ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, November 1, 2019 At just 10 years old, dermatologist Angela Funovits, MD, began teaching herself magic. "I had seen one particular program on TV," she said, "and for some reason
What is the difference between the AAD and the AADA?
Asked and Answered ... February 1, 2026 The AAD is a 501c3 nonprofit organization, meaning it operates primarily for educational, scientific, and charitable purposes. This includes offering opportunities in professional development, continuing medical education, and patient and public education. The AAD also hosts networking events like Innovation Academy and the
Disease reporting
Dermatologists play a vital role in local and global public health by reporting infectious diseases. ... Feature ... By Andrea Niermeier, Contributing Writer, December 1, 2024 In August 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a global health emergency due to a strain of Mpox that had spread rapidly in
June 5
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Healthcare consolidation
As health entities combine, what is the impact on dermatology? ... Feature ... By Ruth Carol, Contributing Writer, June 1, 2026 Healthcare is in a consolidation mode; it has been for some time. Increasingly, more physicians are being employed by hospitals and health systems, health insurers, and private equity firms.
Expanding your cosmetic services
In Practice ... Beth Santmyire-Rosenberger, MD, PhD, is the owner of Appalachian Spring Dermatology, PLLC, in Fairmont, West Virginia. ... By Victoria Houghton, managing editor, May 1, 2019 Dermatology World talks with Beth Santmyire-Rosenberger, MD, PhD, from Appalachian Spring Dermatology, PLLC, in Fairmont, West Virginia, about how to expand the
COVID changes to a dermatology practice
Answers in Practice ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, September 1, 2022 DermWorld ... talks to Sarah Jackson, MD, FAAD, from Audubon Dermatology in New Orleans, about how her practice has found its ‘new normal’ in a COVID world. DermWorld: Tell us about your practice. Sarah Jackson, MD, FAAD ...
CLIA in 2025: What dermatology practices need to know now about the updated laboratory requirements
Answers in Practice ... By Faiza Wasif, MPH, Associate Director, Practice Management, August 1, 2025 Each month, DermWorld ... tackles issues "in practice" for dermatologists. This month, practice management staff discuss what dermatology practices need to know about the updated laboratory requirements. Whether your office does potassium hydroxide (KOH) preps,
Start the new year off with a fresh start (and skin)
Advice from a board-certified dermatologist on seeking cosmetic treatments ROSEMONT, Ill. (January 9, 2024) — With a rise in both public accessibility and visibility, cosmetic treatments are more popular than ever. Whether your New Year’s resolution is to improve your health or to look and feel your best, the most
AccessDerm: Serving the underserved
In Practice ... Dr. Simpson serves in the Department of Dermatology at University of Pennsylvania. ... By Dean Monti, managing editor, special publications, September 2, 2019 Dermatology World speaks with Cory Simpson, MD, PhD, about why he uses AccessDerm — the Academy's volunteer teledermatology platform — how it works, and
August
Issue ... August January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... Few words make a dermatologist grimace more than ‘iPLEDGE.’ What’s hot ... This month’s news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ... What are
July 6, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 6, 2022 ... Long-term recurrence rates of actinic keratoses DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Isotretinoin and diabetes — Of familiarity and surprise What physicians should know about monkeypox Anti-PD-1 therapy
Managing hair loss
What has research revealed about the pathogenesis of androgenetic alopecia, alopecia areata, and central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia as well as new potential therapeutics? ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, assistant managing editor, September 1, 2021 To those outside the world of dermatology, hair is sometimes perceived to be a cosmetic
Reflections on “Being Mortal” by Atul Gawande
I was given this best-selling book as a holiday gift last winter. I wanted to read it, but somehow it was easier to deny my fears about aging by ignoring the text. With increasing rapidity, I am losing patients that I have known for decades, and I’m getting used to
February
Issue ... February January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... It’s a leap year! What's hot ... This month's news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ... Do polygenic risk scores have potential utility
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,
January
Issue ... January January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... No pain, no gain? What’s hot ... This month’s news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ... What regulatory changes are needed to improve
(Un)Equal care for all?
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... As physician bias creates care disparities, what can dermatologists do to balance the scales? ... As physician bias creates care disparities, what can dermatologists do to balance the scales? ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor "Of all forms
January
Issue ... January January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... More unintended consequences What's hot ... This month's news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ... What is the economic burden of drug utilization
December
Issue ... December January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... Up and down. What’s hot ... This month’s news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ... What features in psoriasis patients indicate that the
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
April
Issue ... April 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 ... Coding and documentation clarity Acta Eruditorum ... Treating metastatic melanoma: Understanding a
June
Issue ... June 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 ... Components of evaluation and management 2 Acta Eruditorum ... New urticaria guidelines
August
Issue ... August January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... So much has changed What’s hot ... This month’s news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ... What role should dermatologists take in screening
April
Issue ... April January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... Wow! What’s hot ... This month’s news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ... What is the carbon footprint of the typical outpatient dermatology
Your Academy: Adapting with the times
From the President ... Dr. Thiers served as Academy president from March 2020 to March 2021. ... By Bruce Thiers, MD, August 1, 2020 I know what you’re thinking: "But, Bruce, didn’t you write about the Academy’s ability to be nimble in your last column?" You’re not wrong. Last month,
Denied!
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... When a Medicare Part D patient is denied treatment, what are the options? ... When a Medicare Part D patient is denied treatment, what are the options? ... By Allison Evans, assistant managing editor An elderly patient
So, what's a Kodachrome?
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, November 1, 2019 When my resident first asked me this question, I thought it was a joke. Surely, they knew what Kodachromes were…and then I looked around the room and realized that
April
Issue ... April 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 have a job opening at my practice. Where can I post it? What's hot ... What's
November
Issue ... November January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... So, what's a Kodachrome? What's hot ... This month's news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ... When is pyoderma gangrenosum not pyoderma gangrenosum?
Improving the physician-patient relationship with compassionate communication
Answers in Practice ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, January 1, 2022 DermWorld ... talks to Christine J. Ko, MD, FAAD, professor of dermatology and pathology at Yale School of Medicine, about how to use psychology to improve patient interactions. DermWorld: What drew you to this topic? Dr. Ko: I
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? Clinical Applications ... Guidelines for the management of hidradenitis suppurativa Feature ... Disaster strikes. Are you
Genuine leaders will help keep our specialty strong.
From the President ... Dr. Desai served as Academy president from March 2024 to March 2025. ... By Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD, May 1, 2024 Dear members, ... I hope everyone has been enjoying their spring so far! As we look forward to warm summer weather, I’d like to
Universal health care
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... What can health care for all really look like in the U.S.? ... What can health care for all really look like in the U.S.? ... By Allison Evans, assistant managing editor According to the World Health Organization
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
AADA Practice Management Center – Designed to help you run a safe and efficient practice
Answers in Practice ... By Faiza Wasif, Associate Director, Practice Management, February 1, 2023 Each month, DermWorld ... tackles issues "in practice" for dermatologists. Let’s paint a picture of the "perfect" dermatology practice. What does it look like? Is there a hustle and bustle of patients in and out constantly?
AADA Practice Management Center – Designed to help you run a safe and efficient practice
Answers in Practice ... By Faiza Wasif, Associate Director, Practice Management, February 1, 2023 Each month, DermWorld ... tackles issues "in practice" for dermatologists. Let’s paint a picture of the "perfect" dermatology practice. What does it look like? Is there a hustle and bustle of patients in and out constantly?
This month's news from across the specialty
What's hot ... October 1, 2020 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... ED COWEN, MD Why do a small percentage of young and apparently healthy patients with COVID-19 develop life-threatening infection or a Kawasaki syndrome-like
From the editor
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, February 1, 2019 We lost a great man recently. Funny, because I am sure he would strongly object to being called this. It takes only a glance at his CV to appreciate
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
Come with me: A skeptic’s journey
Feature ... Dr. Van Voorhees is chair of the AAD Ad Hoc Task Force on Strategic Corporate Positioning. ... By Abby Van Voorhees, MD, April 1, 2020 Two years ago, when I was asked to chair the AAD’s Ad Hoc Task Force on Strategic Corporate Positioning, I was skeptical, but
Research suggests connection between hair loss in women and other diseases
Board-certified dermatologist discusses common types of hair loss seen in women with darker skin tones NEW ORLEANS (March 17, 2023) — Hair loss in women can be emotionally devastating and may negatively impact quality of life, and new research suggests that it can also be associated with having other common
Tying up loose ends
Answers in Practice ... By Swapna Bhatia, MPH, December 1, 2019 Shutting down a dermatology practice can be stressful, whether it be planned or unplanned circumstances — especially if you are not familiar with the protocols of what to do with your patients’ electronic health records (EHRs). Do not make
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
Side gig
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... What can physicians do in addition to clinical services, and how do you get started? ... What can physicians do in addition to clinical services, and how do you get started? ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor While
E/M codes: Change is here
What dermatologists need to know about the restructured evaluation and management codes to ensure correct reimbursement ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, assistant managing editor, January 1, 2021 Evaluation and management (E/M) visit codes are by far the most heavily used codes across all specialties. They accounted for about 15%
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
Understanding and managing vulvovaginal itching
Clinical Applications ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, October 1, 2025 In this month's Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, talks with Gil Yosipovitch, MD, FAAD, and Kayla D. Mashoudy, MD, about their American Journal of Clinical Dermatology ... paper, ' Scratching the Surface: A Comprehensive Guide
In the health care loop
Answers in Practice ... By Victoria Houghton, Managing Editor, July 1, 2023 Randa Khoury, MD, FAAD ... DermWorld ... talks to Randa Khoury, MD, FAAD, a dermatologist with the Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group (MAPMG), about what it’s like to work in a single-payer model health care system. DermWorld: Tell us
December
Issue ... December January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... 2021 What's hot ... This month's news from across the specialty Feature ... COVID-19 and dermatology What have we learned about the cutaneous manifestations
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 ...
January 20, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Jan. 20, 2020 ... Natural supplements in dermatology: What drugs do they interact with? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries: Olmsted syndrome patients can finally put their foot down Derm Coding Consult :
Rebuilding after COVID-19
From the President ... Dr. Thiers served as Academy president from March 2020 to March 2021. ... By Bruce Thiers, MD, June 1, 2020 It’s June 2020. Depending on where you’re located, you may still be in the thick of the COVID-19 pandemic. Others may be fortunate enough to be
June
Issue ... June January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... I’m tired What's hot ... This month's news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ... Understanding the dermatologic manifestations of COVID-19 Feature ... CBD:
September
Issue ... September January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... I remember the first melanoma I ever saw What's hot ... This month's news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ... Oral minoxidil: A
January
Issue ... January January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... 2021 is finally here What's hot ... This month's news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ... Can computer algorithms improve dermatologists’ accuracy when
The medium is the message
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, May 1, 2022 It probably wouldn’t surprise many of our younger members if I admit that prior to reading our feature article this month, I had never actually looked at a
June
Issue ... June January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... I remember my first What's hot ... This month's news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ... What challenges and barriers exist when patch
April
Issue ... April January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... The telltale plastic bag of flakes What's hot ... This month's news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ... Melanoma of the head and
October
Issue ... October January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... This year, the ADA celebrates its 30th anniversary What's hot ... This month's news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ... What role can
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
June
Issue ... June 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? Clinical Applications ... Using gene expression profiling to identify risk of melanoma metastasis Feature ... Private
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.
On the shelf
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... What is keeping biosimilars out of reach and when will they be available? ... What is keeping biosimilars out of reach and when will they be available? ... By Allison Evans, assistant managing editor Over the last few
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 ...
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
November
Issue ... November January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... Happy November! What's hot ... This month's news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ... What strategies can help manage pain in HS patients?
This month's news from across the specialty
What's hot ... February 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 A ... recent blog in Medical Care reviews how health misinformation has been growing across internet and social
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
23andDermatology
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... What are the dermatologic implications of direct-to-consumer DNA tests? ... What are the dermatologic implications of direct-to-consumer DNA tests? ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor Spit, swab, drop DNA in the mail. Since genetic tests were first offered
September 2, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / September 2, 2020 ... What role can dermatologists play in developing a COVID-19 vaccine? DW Insights and Inquiries : Dermatopathology’s taste of honey Non-discrimination protections change under ACA Skin of color
May 13, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 13, 2020 ... Caring for older patients during COVID-19? What you need to know. DW Insights and Inquiries: The profound dermatological manifestations of COVID-19: Part V – Pediatric multisystem inflammatory
October 14, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / October 14, 2020 ... OTC scar treatments: What does the evidence say about efficacy? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Studying skin aging never gets old — The potential role of oxytocin
Erosion of administrative support in dermatology
What has caused it, and what resources can help? ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, November 1, 2023 A successful dermatology office is characterized not only by quality patient care, but also efficient administrative practices. However, current data indicate that the administrative burden placed on physicians and their
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
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
Transitioning to teledermatology over night
Answers in Practice ... By Victoria Houghton, managing editor, July 1, 2020 Sara Perkins, MD ... Dermatology World ... talked to Sara Perkins, MD, from Yale School of Medicine’s Department of Dermatology, about the successful transition of the ambulatory practice from a completely office-based practice to a primarily teledermatology model.
August 27, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Aug. 27, 2025 ... A tool to assess patients at high-risk for cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Chanarin-Dorfman syndrome — Shifting out of neutral Carbon dioxide laser
Is your EHR high maintenance?
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... Now that electronic health records (EHRs) are a staple in nearly all dermatologists' offices, what is involved in maintaining them? ... Now that electronic health records (EHRs) are a staple in nearly all dermatologists' offices, what is involved
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 :
8 tips to help optimize financial efficiency in your practice
Answers in Practice ... By Faiza Wasif, MPH, manager, practice management, February 1, 2020 Financial efficiency is desirable to all practices no matter the size or practice model. There are several steps you can take to ensure that your practice is not only financially compliant, but also financially successful. ...
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
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
Coming down the payment pike
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... While Medicare reimbursement changes were minimal in 2020, what's in store for dermatology down the road? ... While Medicare reimbursement changes were minimal in 2020, what's in store for dermatology down the road? ... By Melanie Padgett Powers,
What role should dermatologists take in screening for comorbidities in HS patients?
Clinical Applications ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, August 1, 2022 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, talks with Amit Garg, MD,
September 9, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / September 9, 2020 ... What are the cutaneous side effects associated with drugs prescribed for COVID-19? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Mentorship mentation — Bringing out the best of us! Derm
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
Most common skin signs of human trafficking
Information for dermatologists about the most common skin signs of human trafficking.
What are the latest advances in the diagnosis of autoimmune bullous dermatoses?
Clinical Applications ... Dr. Hsu is a member of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup. ... By Sylvia Hsu, MD, February 1, 2021 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, DermWorld ... Editorial Advisory Workgroup member Sylvia Hsu, MD, talks with Kiran Motaparthi, MD, about his Clinics in Dermatology ... paper,
COVID-19 and dermatology
What have we learned about the cutaneous manifestations of the virus and the vaccines? ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, December 1, 2021 While the immediate and long-term effects of COVID-19 on the human body are still being studied, new research regarding the cutaneous manifestations of the virus
Out of bounds
How to protect against the unauthorized practice of dermatology and false advertising by non-physicians. ... Feature ... By Ben Tesdahl, JD, LLM, and Jason Qu, JD, Contributing Writers, April 1, 2025 Dermatologists face increasing competition from non-physicians offering various types of skin care services. Provided that such services do not
October
Issue ... October January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... Cracking the Code ... Preventing payment appeals Feature ... Double check, pause...and proceed What dermatologists can learn from quality efforts in surgery
Artificial and augmented intelligence in dermatology
Where do things currently stand with machine learning — and what does the future hold? ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, July 1, 2022 "I think the beauty of machine learning is that symbiosis and integral interplay between humans and the machine. We are not obsolete. We’re not
Support Good Skin Knowledge
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CPT 2018: What's new, part 2
Cracking the Code ... Dr. Miller, who is in private practice in Yorba Linda, California, represents the American Academy of Dermatology on the AMA-CPT Advisory Committee. ... By Alexander Miller, MD, January 1, 2018 Test your knowledge – CPT 2018: What's new, part 2 ... Take the quiz to see
Fighting fungi
With increasing resistance to antifungal therapies, here’s what dermatologists need to know about managing dermatophytosis. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, June 1, 2024 A patient presents with widespread, pruritic, scaly, and erythematous plaques of what appears to be tinea corporis. It may be routine to prescribe
Dermatology World Weekly
An archive of issues of DermWorld Weekly.
Pulling back the curtain on private equity
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... As dermatology consolidates, private equity expands its reach. What does it mean for the specialty's future? ... As dermatology consolidates, private equity expands its reach. What does it mean for the specialty's future? ... By Emily Margosian, content
What’s new at Annual Meeting? What can I expect from Annual Meeting 2024?
Asked and Answered ... January 1, 2024 This year’s Annual Meeting is headed to San Diego! Get ready to expand your expertise through hundreds of expert-led sessions and form lasting connections with your peers. ... You’ll always experience the gold-standard of education during an AAD meeting, and this year attendees
Getting paid for repeat procedural services — What is the secret ingredient?
Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, Manager, Coding & Reimbursement, March 1, 2022 Dermatologists and non-physician clinicians (NPCs) ... * often come across clinical encounters requiring the use of modifiers to report multiple identical services and/or procedures performed on the same patient
Preparing for 2025 MIPS and the new dermatological care MVP
Answers in Practice ... By Oliva Barry, Manager, Practice Management, April 1, 2025 Each month, DermWorld ... tackles issues "in practice" for dermatologists. This month, practice management staff discuss what to expect for MIPS 2025. MIPS program timeline ... In November, CMS released the ... final rule for the Quality
What can dermatologists do to prevent squamous cell carcinoma in solid organ transplant recipients?
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, January 1, 2023 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, talks with Anokhi Jambusaria, MD,
CMS updates Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) form: What practices need to know
CMS has issued an updated Advance Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage (ABN), Form CMS-R-131, with the revised form effective now and valid through March 31, 2029. While practices may continue using the prior expired version during the short transition period, mandatory use of the revised ABN begins May 12, 2026.
AMA introduces new prolonged service code for 2021
Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, manager, coding and reimbursement, January 1, 2021 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in Derm Coding Consult. ... Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . Coding based on time ... As previously discussed
Modifier 25 under the microscope
Dermatologists defend efficient, value-based care ... Feature ... By Jan Bowers, contributing writer, May 1, 2021 In their relentless drive to minimize costs and maximize profits, insurers are increasingly taking aim at the use of modifier 25, pointing to what they view as excessive and/or inappropriate use. Physicians report modifier
What is DataDerm?
DataDerm is a clinical data registry developed by dermatologists for dermatologists.
Tailor-made care
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... Experts discuss the benefits of personalized treatment plans for patients with hidradenitis suppurativa ... Experts discuss the benefits of personalized treatment plans for patients with hidradenitis suppurativa ... By Jan Bowers, contributing writer Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) was once
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
Mpox: Caring for skin
For individuals who have developed lesions from a mpox infection, care should be taken to ensure lesions heal properly with minimal scaring. Though data on lesion healing in mpox infections is limited, information on wound healing in general, as well as care for similar skin lesions form other infections, can
Striving to alleviate the physical and emotional scars of central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia
Read the November 4, 2020 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia.
No longer on display
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
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
COVID rules of the road
What do dermatologists need to know about new practice regulations — and how have they adapted? ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, February 1, 2022 As the COVID-19 pandemic passes the two-year mark, lawmakers have begun proposing new regulations to promote public health and safety, giving shape to
A new frontier?
Experts discuss the role of technology in clinical trials and what the future may or may not hold for dermatology ... Feature ... By Ruth Carol, contributing writer, July 1, 2021 The physical exam is at the heart of clinical trials in dermatology...or is it? ... In the future, clinical
Evolution of mentorship in medicine
Experts discuss a recent paradigm shift in the look and feel of mentorships. ... Feature ... By Ruth Carol, Contributing Writer, July 1, 2023 What are your core values? It’s not the typical question mentees would have been asked years ago but one they may be asked now as mentorships
Communicating with payers using modifiers
Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, Manager, Lead Coding and Reimbursement Strategist, April 1, 2023 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld ... Coding Consult. Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . Q: What are modifiers? A: Modifiers
November 20, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... DermWorld Weekly will not be published next week in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. It will resume Wednesday, Dec. 4. IN THIS ISSUE / November 20, 2024 ... Is there an association between treatment with
What you read in 2024: AAD publications roundup
For the fifth year in a row, JAAD retained its position as the #1 most impactful journal out of 94 dermatology journals measured in Clarivate’s 2023 Journal Citations Report (JCR) Web of Science.
Managing menopause
Dermatologists discuss dermatologic changes before and during menopause and the dermatoses that may occur. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, December 1, 2025 Menopausal transitions can be stressful. While rapidly declining estrogen levels can wreak havoc internally, many of these changes involve the skin, hair, and vulvar
What's coming down the psoriasis pipeline?
Experts break down emerging treatment options and what they can offer patients and physicians ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, August 1, 2021 While a permanent, perfect solution for psoriasis remains elusive, treatment advances over the past decade have helped dermatologists and their patients get one step closer
Improving insomnia by increasing the diagnostic accuracy of desmoplastic melanomas
Desmoplastic melanomas (DM) may only represent up to 4% of melanomas, however, they are responsible for 50% my insomniac nights. It is easy to lose sleep worrying if that the slightly indurated lesion that I reassured the patient was a “scar”, or the spindle cell lesion I diagnosed histologically as
What is quality improvement
Learn about quality improvement basics and the features that help it drive innovations in care. You can also read about why quality innovation is important for dermatology in particular.
What dermatologists need to know about ongoing telehealth policies in 2025
Implications for dermatology practices and the need for enhanced compliance ... Answers in Practice ... By Oliva Barry, Manager, Practice Management, February 1, 2025 Each month, DermWorld ... tackles issues "in practice" for dermatologists. This month, practice management staff discuss important telehealth updates in 2025. Teledermatology saw a significant surge
New measles resource center helps dermatologists manage outbreak
The Academy recently launched a Measles Resource Center, which was developed by the AAD’s Emerging Diseases Task Force to address the ongoing measles outbreak affecting parts of the U.S.
Reimagining the Rolodex
Experts offer advice on how to build stronger patient and referral networks. ... Feature ... By Andrea Neirmeier, Contributing Writer, November 1, 2025 Before digital address books and smartphones, a full Rolodex on the corner of a desk symbolized a large professional network. Today, along with basic marketing, social media,
Early-onset hypertension associated with extensive capillary malformations: A new worry to raise dermatologists’ blood pressure
Patients presenting with extensive capillary malformations (port wine stains) on the trunk and extremities should be routinely screened for early-onset hypertension.
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
Cosmetic treatments
By communicating these key messages on cosmetic treatments, you can help position the specialty while increasing your credibility and raising the profile of your practice. Review key messages tailored to the different kinds of cosmetic treatments, including fillers, botulinum treatment, liposuction, and more.
Problematic in pregnancy?
Dermatologists discuss the safety of common dermatologic drugs in pregnant patients. ... Feature ... By Jan Bowers, Contributing Writer, June 1, 2023 Few mourned the end of the FDA’s pregnancy risk letter categories for prescription and biologic drug labeling in 2015. In addition to being an oversimplified distillation of available
What is a quality measure?
Learn about the different types of quality measures and how dermatologists can use them to improve care and maximize reimbursement. Quality measures are valuable for reasons apart from reimbursement, and quality improvement programs can contribute to significant improvements in care.
September 1, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Sept. 1, 2021 ... Which dermatology patients should receive a third dose of mRNA vaccine? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries: Shedding light on the hydroa vacciniforme-like lymphoproliferative disorder Obesity, diabetes associated with
Strategies to improve cardiovascular disease prevention among psoriatic patients
Clinical Applications ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, April 1, 2022 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, talks with Joel M. Gelfand,
August 30, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / August 30, 2023 ... Does low-dose oral minoxidil improve hair density in traction alopecia? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : A medal-worthy diagnosis: Medallion-like dermal dendrocyte hamartoma Methotrexate: Drug survival and predicative
Practicing during a pandemic
How has COVID-19 impacted dermatologists and their patients? ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, May 1, 2021 While the ongoing national vaccine rollout has offered a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel, COVID-19 isn’t over yet. More than a year has passed since the first
Redefining necessity
Experts discuss efforts to obtain coverage for skin conditions that payers classify as "cosmetic." ... Feature ... By Ruth Carol, Contributing Writer, August 1, 2026 When insurance companies categorize skin conditions as "cosmetic," they aren’t considering the psychological impact, physical discomfort, and functional impairment that are often associated with the
What to know about coding dermatology encounters after the Public Health Emergency (PHE) and beyond
Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, Manager, Lead Coding and Reimbursement Strategist, January 1, 2025 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld ... Coding Consult. Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . Editor’s Note: The online version of
Demonstrate your value to drive revenue for your practice
See our practical ways you can demonstrate your value and help your practice grow. Every patient interaction, workflow improvement, and idea for growth can strengthen your practice’s success, allowing you to play a key role in driving both quality and revenue.
New AAD Clinical Image Collection helps enhance patient care
This year, the Academy launched the latest free member benefit, the AAD Clinical Image Collection. With the help of our members, this collection was developed in response to the lack of images of darker skin in professional education, which had been identified as a roadblock to proper treatment and medical
Caring for transgender patients
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... Experts discuss cultural and medical competencies of providing care for transgender patients ... Experts discuss cultural and medical competencies of providing care for transgender patients ... By Victoria Houghton, assistant managing editor Cyndi Yag-Howard, MD, vividly remembers the
When assessing morbilliform eruptions think about morbilli (measles)!
Learn more about When assessing morbilliform eruptions think about morbilli (measles)! at aad.org
When is pyoderma gangrenosum not pyoderma gangrenosum?
Clinical Applications ... Dr. Hsu is a member of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup. ... By Sylvia Hsu, MD, November 1, 2019 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Editorial Advisory Workgroup member Sylvia Hsu, MD, talks with Emanual Michael Maverakis, MD, about his recent ... JAMA Dermatology and ...
An old dog with a new trick: High dose intralesional steroids in hidradenitis suppurativa
Read the February 2, 2022 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on high dose intralesional steroids in hidradenitis suppurativa.
March 4, 2026
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March. 4, 2026 ... Flutamide for hair loss DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Eosinophilic pustular folliculitis — Six decades of progress A novel application of punch excision therapy for keloids Migraine
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.
Real-time patient data transforms the practice and improves care
Learn more about Real-time patient data transforms the practice and improves care at aad.org
What is the AAD Clinical Community?
Asked and Answered ... August 1, 2024 In 2022, the Academy launched the AAD Clinical Community — a secure online forum by dermatologists for dermatologists to discuss a range of clinical issues, based on members’ areas of interest. The forum is secure, organized, and moderated. It is also free to
What is Your Dermatologist Knows?
Asked and Answered ... January 1, 2023 Your Dermatologist Knows is a new consumer positioning strategy that reimagines the AAD’s public relations efforts. The strategy engages the public with questions on their health and wellness, putting dermatologists in the foreground with an upbeat and approachable message. ... Your Dermatologist Knows
AAD Cares
Learn how AAD donors help advance our community outreach programs, services, and humanitarian efforts.
I'm retiring and want to sell my practice. Does the Academy have any resources to help?
Asked and Answered ... July 1, 2019 Yes! We offer the following resources to assist AAD members who are considering closing their practices: ... ... The AADA’s Practice Management Center breaks down: ... How to value your practice, with a detailed explanation of how to calculate EBITDA (Earnings Before
How can dermatologists identify and help victims of human trafficking?
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, March 1, 2024 DermWorld ... interviews Shadi Kourosh, MD, FAAD, chair of the Ad Hoc Task Force on Dermatologic Resources