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Anna Chacon, M.D.
Sana Suhail
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Pediatric Melanoma in Review: Providing Considerations for Dermatologists

Pediatric melanoma, though rare, is the deadliest skin cancer in children, with 300-500 US cases annually.

Kamran H. Imam, MD
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Award Recipient to Focus on Atopic Dermatitis in Native Americans

Kamran H. Imam, MD, hopes to unlock insights into the atopic disease burden among Native American populations.

Annalisa Calisti
Logan Lutton

Logan Lutton is a contributing author for Medical Economics.

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Johnson & Johnson Submits 2 sBLAs for Guselkumab for Pediatric Psoriasis and Juvenile PsA

If granted, guselkumab will be approved to treat children ages 6 and younger with severe plaque psoriasis and children ages 5 and younger with juvenile psoriatic arthritis.

Matthew Gavidia
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Study: Lifestyle Behaviors Linked With Psoriasis Development

Lifestyle behaviors, such as body mass index and smoking, were shown to have a stronger association with psoriasis, regardless of genetic risk.

Adel Haque, MD
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Managing Atopic Dermatitis Postpartum and While Breastfeeding

A patient returns to your clinic seeking systemic therapy for her AD while postpartum and breastfeeding. Test your knowledge on injectables.

Jeff Bendix

Jeff Bendix is a senior editor with Medical Economics.

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Burnout, Frustration Levels Continue to Grow Among Physicians

Doctors cite more support staff, reduced patient panels among solutions.

Brandie Metz, MD
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Managing Your Pediatric Dermatology Practice and Life: Insights from Brandie Metz, MD, and Megha Tollefson, MD

Metz and Tollefson share insights on efficient practice management, work-life balance, and exciting developments in pediatric dermatology.

Thandiwe Munaiwa, MD

Thandiwe Munaiwa, MD, board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon in the Pioneering Women in Reconstructive Surgery Program by SkinCeuticals and ReSurge International.

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Q&A: How the PWRS Program and Inaugural Report is Empowering Women and Transforming Global Healthcare

Eve Arnera and Thandiwe Munaiwa, MD, spoke about the groundbreaking collaboration between SkinCeuticals and ReSurge International, “Pioneering Women in Reconstructive Surgery.”

Rama S. Ayyala, MD
Stephen Zander, MBA
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How Can AI Improve Patient Care?

AI’s ability to quickly process and interpret large quantities of health data is a valuable tool for physicians.

Susan C. Olmstead, Editor
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Drug Combination May Benefit Patients with Transplanted Kidneys, Advanced Skin Cancers

In most kidney transplant recipients with advanced skin cancer, 2 checkpoint inhibitors are needed to boost the immune system, according to a new study.

Joe Niamtu III, D.M.D.

Joe Niamtu, III, D.M.D., is an internationally recognized cosmetic facial surgeon practicing in Richmond Virginia.

Afton Woodward
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The Emerging Role of Oral Peptide Therapeutics in Psoriasis and Beyond

Oral peptide pills are reshaping psoriasis care, from semaglutide breakthroughs to IL‑23 blocker icotrokinra—here's what dermatologists need to know now.

Hope Mitchell, MD, FAAD
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Reputation Management and the Dermatologist's Role in Social Media

Hope Mitchell, MD, shared practical strategies for protecting and cultivating an online presence at the 2026 American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting.

Daniel Siegel, MD
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Managing Dermatologic Surgery Challenges

Daniel Siegel, MD, shared strategies to manage surgery challenges, especially bleeding, to ensure a smooth experience for patients.

Gianna Melillo
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Study Underscores Need for More Effective Psoriasis Oral Therapies

Survey responses revealed the rates and times at which patients switched from oral to biologic therapies.

Nicholas Wrigley
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Data Support the Use of First-/Second-Line Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors in HNSCC

Findings from a retrospective cohort study found that immune checkpoint inhibitors induced promising responses in the first- and second-line treatment of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.

Hadar Lev-Tov, MD
Hadar Lev-Tov, MD

Dr Lev-Tov is associate professor of clinical dermatology and cutaneous surgery at the Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Florida.

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Dermatologist Talks About the ABCs of Wounds and HS Support at Annual Meeting

Expert insights on the latest issues in wounds as well as HS resources are shared at the annual meeting.

Jeffrey Yager, MD
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Holistic Aesthetics Center to Host First Annual Symposium in Middletown, New York

Jeffrey Yager, MD, discusses the new SY Aesthetics campus that will integrate traditional and Chinese healing.

Bianca Viscomi, MD
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Q&A: Bianca Viscomi, MD, Addresses the Dermatological Impact of Menopause at IMCAS

At a recent IMCAS symposium with Merz Aesthetics, Bianca Viscomi, MD, revealed how menopause and skin collide through collagen loss, confidence dips, and multimodal fixes.

Sandra Fyfe
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Frontline Forum Part 4: Solutions in the Management and Treatment of Basal Cell Carcinoma

In part 4 of this Frontline Forum series, John M. Strasswimmer, MD, PhD; Andrew H. Weinstein, MD; Neal Bhatia, MD; Laura Ferris, MD; and Aaron S. Farberg, MD, discuss solutions for managing and treating patients with basal cell carcinoma.

Maggie L. Shaw
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Infertility Not Linked to Hidradenitis Suppurativa

In this study, the highest infertility rate was seen in the patients living with hidradenitis suppurativa; however, no direct causality was seen for this, with the authors noting diseases and symptoms comprised the only factors with a statistically significant relationship to infertility.

Anna López-Ferrer, MD, PhD
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Anna López-Ferrer, MD, PhD, and Volker Koscielny, MD, MBA, Share Highlights From Almirall’s 15th Skin Academy

López-Ferrer discussed how to achieve well-being for patients with psoriasis and Koscielny discussed the unique topics of the Skin Academy.

Heather Raglin, Editor
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The Many Considerations of Managing Generalized Pustular Psoriasis

Experts discuss the treatment landscape of generalized pustular psoriasis as well as review difficult cases of GPP.

Jerry Brewer, MD, MS, FACMS
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When to Call a Time Out on Mohs Surgery

Jerry Brewer, MD, MS, shared pearls on reasons to avoid or discontinue Mohs surgery and keeping calm with stressed, vulnerable patients.

Arash Mostaghimi, MD, MPA, MPH
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Deuruxolitinib Shows Efficacy in Hair Regrowth, Patient Satisfaction, and Psychosocial Wellbeing in Severe Alopecia Areata

Arash Mostaghimi, MD, MPH, MPA, provides insights into what clinicians need to know about deuruxolitinib for severe AA.

Jazmin Newton
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A Close Look at Necrobiosis Lipoidica

How to diagnose and treat this rare skin disorder.

Amy Snow, PA-C
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Amy Snow, MSPAS, PA-C, on Treating Acne Beyond Topicals: Diet, Myths, and Influencer Trends

Amy Snow, MSPAS, PA-C, speaks about her collaboration with wellness influencer to fight TikTok skin care myths and share diet-smart acne tips for teens.