Authors



Michael Gold, MD

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Gearing Up For SCALE 2023 With Co-Director, Michael Gold, MD

Gold encourages all attendees to feel welcome as they attend both cosmetic and medical dermatology sessions.


Mia Dekel

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An Overview of Pediatric Psoriasis

In one-third of cases of psoriasis, disease onset occurs in the first or second decade of life, although it may not be diagnosed until the patient has reached adulthood.


Diego Ruiz Dasilva, MD, FAAD

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Unmet Needs in the Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis

Diego Ruiz Dasilva, MD, FAAD, reviews the unmet needs and barriers in the treatment landscape of atopic dermatitis.


Keshav Patel, MS4

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Acne vulgaris in teenagers

It effects most teenagers and can lead to mental distress. Here are 5 important facts about acne vulgaris in adolescents.



Justina Petrullo

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Sexual and Gender Minority Patients With Chronic Inflammatory Skin Diseases Affected by Obstacles to Care

Sexual and gender minority patients with chronic inflammatory skin diseases may be disproportionately influenced by cost and noncost obstacles to health care.



James Pathoulas, MD

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Considerations to Best Serve Transgender Patients Seeking Aesthetic Care

Ronda Farah, MD, and her colleagues reviewed how dermatology providers play an important role in transgender aesthetic care.


Erin McEvoy

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Cannabis Extract PHEC-66 Triggers Cell Death in Melanoma, Study Demonstrates

Researchers sought to expand knowledge of the role of cannabis and its molecular mechanisms in anticancer effects.


Ahmad Amin, MD, FAAD

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Choosing a Biologic in Psoriasis With Ahmad Amin, MD, FAAD

Ahmad Amin, MD, FAAD, reviews biologic selection in patients with psoriatic disease.



Jane Bellet, MD

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Nailing Common, Rare, and Scary Pediatric Nail Conditions and Surgeries

Jane Bellet, MD, will present 2 sessions full of pearls to ensure tiny fingers and toes are cared for in a timely, heartfelt, and effective treatment regimen.


Daphne Chan, PhD, MHEcon

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AAD, Janssen, and Kenvue Partner to Mentor Next Generation of Dermatologists

Daphne Chan, PhD, MHEcon, discusses the Pathways program, a partnership between the AAD, Janssen, and Kenvue to mentor young, aspiring dermatology providers.


Alexandra K. Golant, MD

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Practice Pearls for Optimizing the Management of Hand and Foot Atopic Dermatitis

Dr. Alexandra Golant shares invaluable practice pearls for optimizing the management of hand and foot atopic dermatitis with the use of systemic treatments.


David Kaplan, MD

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Educational and Unmet Needs in GPP Management

An expert in dermatology shares his thoughts on the educational and unmet needs in the identification and management of patients with GPP.


Allie Karas, MA

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Isotretinoin Best Practices: New Formulations, Avoiding Relapses, and More

Joshua Zeichner, MD, delivered a boot camp on isotretinoin use at AAD 2023, including an overview of newer formulations of the acne drug that could help counter the common absorption challenges.




Jennifer Holman, MD, FAAD

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Clinician and Patient Pearls on Managing Atopic Dermatitis

Jennifer Holman, MD, FAAD, and her patient, Audrey Dean, discuss pearls and key take-aways from their experience managing atopic dermatitis. Jennifer Holman wraps up discussing anticipated therapeutic developments and unmet needs.


Isabella Tan, Correspondent

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A Novel Approach to Distinguishing Scabies From Atopic Dermatitis

The WHO underscores the significance of addressing scabies as a neglected skin disease, especially in regions with limited health care access.


Orit Markowitz, MD

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Orit Markowitz, MD: Cutting Edge Dermatology - Without Cutting the Skin

Orit Markowitz, MD, discusses pearls her SDPA fall conference sessions, "Melanoma Diagnosis, Outcomes and Survival," and "Advanced Conditions."


Lakshi Aldredge, MSN, ANP-BC

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Take-Home Pearls on the Management of Plaque Psoriasis

Alexa Hetzel, MS, PA-C; Jennifer Conner, MPAS, PA-C; Terry Faleye, MPAS, PA-C; Laura Bush, DMSc, PA-C; and Lakshi Aldredge, MSN, ANP-BC, share take-home messages regarding the treatment of patients with plaque psoriasis, highlighting listening to and educating patients.


Rachael Zimlich, RN, BSN

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Dermatology NP Practice is Evolving as Demand Increases

There are more than 355,000 nurse practitioners licensed in the United States in a variety of practice areas.


Kevin Kunzmann

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Vitiligo Linked to Insomnia Risk

A new study showed about half of all vitiligo patients from a care system were burdened with the sleeping disorder.



Nuthan Bhat

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Shin Guard Dermatitis: What's the Diagnosis?

A new allergen, acetophenone azine with generalized autoeczematization, is the cause of “shin guard dermatitis.”


Cheryl M. Burgess, MD

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Cosmetic procedure complications in darker skin

Some adverse reactions to cosmetic procedures occur more often in patients with darker skin types. Patients should be counseled on appropriate cosmetic procedures for their skin type, according to Cheryl M. Burgess, M.D., at the Skin of Color Update virtual meeting.



Renee Dowling

Latest:

How to get paid for injection administrations

Getting denied for injection administration can be common. How to make sure you get paid.

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