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FDA Alerts
08/10/2023
Jessica Garlewicz
The US Food and Drug Administration recently announced approval of VYJUVEK (beremagene geperpavec [B-VEC]) for the treatment of wounds in patients ages 6 months and older with dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa.
The US Food and Drug Administration recently announced approval of VYJUVEK (beremagene geperpavec [B-VEC]) for the treatment of wounds in patients ages 6 months and older with dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa.
The US Food and Drug...
08/10/2023
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News
01/31/2023
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
Researchers aimed to perform a clinical and histopathologic evaluation of 41 pediatric GA cases in a retrospective study.
Researchers aimed to perform a clinical and histopathologic evaluation of 41 pediatric GA cases in a retrospective study.
Researchers aimed to perform a...
01/31/2023
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Videos
01/17/2022
Candrice Heath, MD, FAAP, FAAD
Candrice Heath, MD, discusses how to teach families about safe hair care practices for skin of color.
Candrice Heath, MD, discusses how to teach families about safe hair care practices for skin of color.
Candrice Heath, MD, discusses...
01/17/2022
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Videos
01/09/2022
Candrice Heath, MD, FAAP, FAAD
In this video, Candrice Heath, MD, shares what dermatologists should consider when treating skin of color hair in younger patients.
In this video, Candrice Heath, MD, shares what dermatologists should consider when treating skin of color hair in younger patients.
In this video, Candrice Heath,...
01/09/2022
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News
12/23/2021
Lauren Mateja
A study in Pediatric Dermatology found that environmental tobacco smoke exposure at home was associated with childhood psoriasis in a Turkish population study.
A study in Pediatric Dermatology found that environmental tobacco smoke exposure at home was associated with childhood psoriasis in a Turkish population study.
A study in Pediatric Dermatology...
12/23/2021
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News
12/18/2021
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
High exposure to parabens in children aged 0 to 3 years increased the prevalence of atopic dermatitis (AD), according to a recent study from Japan.
High exposure to parabens in children aged 0 to 3 years increased the prevalence of atopic dermatitis (AD), according to a recent study from Japan.
High exposure to parabens in...
12/18/2021
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News
12/13/2021
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
Atopic dermatitis in children is associated with shorter stature, higher BMI, and lower weight in early childhood, but these associations resolve with age.
Atopic dermatitis in children is associated with shorter stature, higher BMI, and lower weight in early childhood, but these associations resolve with age.
Atopic dermatitis in children is...
12/13/2021
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News
04/13/2021
Elevated CD63 levels and thyroid disease are associated with chronic inducible urticaria (CIndU) resolution in pediatric patients.
Elevated CD63 levels and thyroid disease are associated with chronic inducible urticaria (CIndU) resolution in pediatric patients.
Elevated CD63 levels and thyroid...
04/13/2021
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News
01/29/2021
A high prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) and insulin resistance exists in pre-pubertal children with psoriasis, according to a recent publication in the European Journal of Pediatrics.
A high prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) and insulin resistance exists in pre-pubertal children with psoriasis, according to a recent publication in the European Journal of Pediatrics.
A high prevalence of metabolic...
01/29/2021
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News
01/04/2021
Use of the Itch Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) in adults with psoriasis is common, but standard use in a similar pediatric population has not been established. A qualitative study supports the content validity of the Itch NRS for pediatric...
Use of the Itch Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) in adults with psoriasis is common, but standard use in a similar pediatric population has not been established. A qualitative study supports the content validity of the Itch NRS for pediatric...
Use of the Itch Numeric Rating...
01/04/2021
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Q&As
12/14/2020
Lauren Mateja
Women have found an increasing presence throughout dermatology both at a general and subspecialty level, but gaps in representation remain.  Over the past decade, women have found a growing role in the...
Women have found an increasing presence throughout dermatology both at a general and subspecialty level, but gaps in representation remain.  Over the past decade, women have found a growing role in the...
...
12/14/2020
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Expert Insights

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Videos
01/17/2022
Candrice Heath, MD, FAAP, FAAD
Candrice Heath, MD, discusses how to teach families about safe hair care practices for skin of color.
Candrice Heath, MD, discusses how to teach families about safe hair care practices for skin of color.
Candrice Heath, MD, discusses...
01/17/2022
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CH
Videos
01/09/2022
Candrice Heath, MD, FAAP, FAAD
In this video, Candrice Heath, MD, shares what dermatologists should consider when treating skin of color hair in younger patients.
In this video, Candrice Heath, MD, shares what dermatologists should consider when treating skin of color hair in younger patients.
In this video, Candrice Heath,...
01/09/2022
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Q&As
12/14/2020
Lauren Mateja
Women have found an increasing presence throughout dermatology both at a general and subspecialty level, but gaps in representation remain.  Over the past decade, women have found a growing role in the...
Women have found an increasing presence throughout dermatology both at a general and subspecialty level, but gaps in representation remain.  Over the past decade, women have found a growing role in the...
...
12/14/2020
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Podcasts
10/02/2020
Candrice Heath, MD, shared her insights on treating pediatric patients, and why it is important for all dermatologists, including those who only see adults, to learn about treating younger patients.
Candrice Heath, MD, shared her insights on treating pediatric patients, and why it is important for all dermatologists, including those who only see adults, to learn about treating younger patients.
Candrice Heath, MD, shared her...
10/02/2020
The Dermatologist
Cover Story
09/11/2020
Sasha D. Jaquez, PhD; Maria A. Leszczynska, MD
Bullying is common in childhood, and children with visible skin conditions can be highly vulnerable. Dermatologists can play a critical role into helping their pediatric patients through early screening and management.
Bullying is common in childhood, and children with visible skin conditions can be highly vulnerable. Dermatologists can play a critical role into helping their pediatric patients through early screening and management.
Bullying is common in childhood,...
09/11/2020
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Feature Story
02/13/2020
Without approved treatment options for molluscum contagiosum, doctors have differing opinions on how and even whether to treat. Recent interviews with dermatologists and pediatricians offer insight into the treatments that these two...
Without approved treatment options for molluscum contagiosum, doctors have differing opinions on how and even whether to treat. Recent interviews with dermatologists and pediatricians offer insight into the treatments that these two...
Without approved treatment...
02/13/2020
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Melissa Piliang
Videos
02/01/2026
Melissa Piliang, MD
In an insightful conversation with Dr Melissa Piliang, we explore how eyebrow and eyelash loss affects patients’ quality of life, advancements in treatment options, and how new clinical trials are offering hope for patients seeking eyebrow...
In an insightful conversation with Dr Melissa Piliang, we explore how eyebrow and eyelash loss affects patients’ quality of life, advancements in treatment options, and how new clinical trials are offering hope for patients seeking eyebrow...
In an insightful conversation...
02/01/2026
The Dermatologist
Cover Story
01/30/2026
Joseph F. Merola, MD, MMSc; Alice Bendix Gottlieb, MD, PhD
From low disease activity and remission to digital measurement, equity, and access, Dr Joseph Merola and Dr Alice Gottlieb map where dermatology is heading next.
From low disease activity and remission to digital measurement, equity, and access, Dr Joseph Merola and Dr Alice Gottlieb map where dermatology is heading next.
From low disease activity and...
01/30/2026
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Peter Lio
Clinical Insights
01/20/2026
Peter Lio, MD, FAAD
Dr Peter Lio discusses how urbanization, modern lifestyles, and shifting environmental exposures may be driving rising rates of allergic rhinitis, food allergy, and atopic dermatitis—and which exposures should most concern clinicians.
Dr Peter Lio discusses how urbanization, modern lifestyles, and shifting environmental exposures may be driving rising rates of allergic rhinitis, food allergy, and atopic dermatitis—and which exposures should most concern clinicians.
Dr Peter Lio discusses how...
01/20/2026
Allergy & Immunology
Stephen D. Hess, MD, PhD
Videos
01/13/2026
Stephen D. Hess, MD, PhD
Dr Stephen Hess shares how he integrates the augmented intelligence-based Nevisense device into real-world dermatology practice to enhance clinical decision-making.
Dr Stephen Hess shares how he integrates the augmented intelligence-based Nevisense device into real-world dermatology practice to enhance clinical decision-making.
Dr Stephen Hess shares how he...
01/13/2026
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melissa Piliang
Videos
12/17/2025
Melissa Piliang, MD
Gain expert insight into the origins and implications of the boxed warning on JAK inhibitors for dermatologists treating alopecia areata. Learn about clinical trial data, patient selection, risk mitigation strategies, and the importance of...
Gain expert insight into the origins and implications of the boxed warning on JAK inhibitors for dermatologists treating alopecia areata. Learn about clinical trial data, patient selection, risk mitigation strategies, and the importance of...
Gain expert insight into the...
12/17/2025
The Dermatologist
Cover Story
12/09/2025
Vishal A Patel, MD
With new data supporting adjuvant cemiplimab and promising outcomes from neoadjuvant strategies, immunotherapy is reshaping the treatment landscape for high-risk and advanced cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma.
With new data supporting adjuvant cemiplimab and promising outcomes from neoadjuvant strategies, immunotherapy is reshaping the treatment landscape for high-risk and advanced cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma.
With new data supporting...
12/09/2025
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Part 3
Videos
11/03/2025
Brittany Craiglow, MD; Brett A. King, MD, PhD; Maryanne Makredes Senna, MD
In the final installment of this expert roundtable series, top dermatologists discuss holistic care in alopecia areata, including emotional support, patient education, and resources like the National Alopecia Areata Foundation. Learn how to...
In the final installment of this expert roundtable series, top dermatologists discuss holistic care in alopecia areata, including emotional support, patient education, and resources like the National Alopecia Areata Foundation. Learn how to...
In the final installment of this...
11/03/2025
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Part 3
Q&As
11/03/2025
Brittany Craiglow, MD; Brett A. King, MD, PhD; Maryanne Makredes Senna, MD
Experts explore holistic and emotional support strategies to empower patients with alopecia areata—beyond medicine, toward identity and healing.
Experts explore holistic and emotional support strategies to empower patients with alopecia areata—beyond medicine, toward identity and healing.
Experts explore holistic and...
11/03/2025
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Cover Story
10/06/2025
Jeff Yu, MD
This condition may be far more common and burdensome than previously recognized in US dermatologic practice.
This condition may be far more common and burdensome than previously recognized in US dermatologic practice.
This condition may be far more...
10/06/2025
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Feature Story
10/06/2025
Dina Collins, MD, MS; Chenan Andy Huang, MD; Kristina Callis-Duffin, MD, MS; Shari Lipner, MD, PhD; Bruce E. Strober, MD, PhD; Steven R. Feldman, MD, PhD
This new series presents practical, concise guidance for monitoring specific systemic drugs. In this article, dermatologists share their approach to the oral Janus kinase inhibitor deucravacitinib for patients with moderate-to-severe plaque...
This new series presents practical, concise guidance for monitoring specific systemic drugs. In this article, dermatologists share their approach to the oral Janus kinase inhibitor deucravacitinib for patients with moderate-to-severe plaque...
This new series presents...
10/06/2025
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News and Quizzes

FDA Alerts
08/10/2023
Jessica Garlewicz
The US Food and Drug Administration recently announced approval of VYJUVEK (beremagene geperpavec [B-VEC]) for the treatment of wounds in patients ages 6 months and older with dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa.
The US Food and Drug Administration recently announced approval of VYJUVEK (beremagene geperpavec [B-VEC]) for the treatment of wounds in patients ages 6 months and older with dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa.
The US Food and Drug...
08/10/2023
The Dermatologist
News
01/31/2023
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
Researchers aimed to perform a clinical and histopathologic evaluation of 41 pediatric GA cases in a retrospective study.
Researchers aimed to perform a clinical and histopathologic evaluation of 41 pediatric GA cases in a retrospective study.
Researchers aimed to perform a...
01/31/2023
The Dermatologist
News
12/23/2021
Lauren Mateja
A study in Pediatric Dermatology found that environmental tobacco smoke exposure at home was associated with childhood psoriasis in a Turkish population study.
A study in Pediatric Dermatology found that environmental tobacco smoke exposure at home was associated with childhood psoriasis in a Turkish population study.
A study in Pediatric Dermatology...
12/23/2021
The Dermatologist
News
12/18/2021
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
High exposure to parabens in children aged 0 to 3 years increased the prevalence of atopic dermatitis (AD), according to a recent study from Japan.
High exposure to parabens in children aged 0 to 3 years increased the prevalence of atopic dermatitis (AD), according to a recent study from Japan.
High exposure to parabens in...
12/18/2021
The Dermatologist
News
12/13/2021
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
Atopic dermatitis in children is associated with shorter stature, higher BMI, and lower weight in early childhood, but these associations resolve with age.
Atopic dermatitis in children is associated with shorter stature, higher BMI, and lower weight in early childhood, but these associations resolve with age.
Atopic dermatitis in children is...
12/13/2021
The Dermatologist
News
04/13/2021
Elevated CD63 levels and thyroid disease are associated with chronic inducible urticaria (CIndU) resolution in pediatric patients.
Elevated CD63 levels and thyroid disease are associated with chronic inducible urticaria (CIndU) resolution in pediatric patients.
Elevated CD63 levels and thyroid...
04/13/2021
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psoriasis
News
02/03/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
Anxiety and depression symptoms can still occur in young adults with well-controlled psoriasis, even when disease activity is minimal, according to a cross-sectional study exploring psychological distress and its potential biological...
Anxiety and depression symptoms can still occur in young adults with well-controlled psoriasis, even when disease activity is minimal, according to a cross-sectional study exploring psychological distress and its potential biological...
Anxiety and depression symptoms...
02/03/2026
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psoriasis
News
01/22/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
A new systems biology study using mathematical modeling provides insight into how cytokine imbalance drives psoriasis flares and suggests that restoring immune-epidermal feedback.
A new systems biology study using mathematical modeling provides insight into how cytokine imbalance drives psoriasis flares and suggests that restoring immune-epidermal feedback.
A new systems biology study...
01/22/2026
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Quiz
01/15/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
Test your knowledge of best practices before initiating JAK inhibitors for alopecia areata.
Test your knowledge of best practices before initiating JAK inhibitors for alopecia areata.
Test your knowledge of best...
01/15/2026
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Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma
News
01/06/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
An updated evidence-based review outlines contemporary strategies for evaluating and managing cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma.
An updated evidence-based review outlines contemporary strategies for evaluating and managing cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma.
An updated evidence-based review...
01/06/2026
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Quiz
01/05/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
This quiz examines which patients experienced MACE events in clinical trials and how real-world incidence data compares.
This quiz examines which patients experienced MACE events in clinical trials and how real-world incidence data compares.
This quiz examines which...
01/05/2026
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Quiz
01/01/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
Dive into kinase dynamics—can you pinpoint the molecular reason behind increased adverse event risk with high-dose JAK inhibitor therapy?
Dive into kinase dynamics—can you pinpoint the molecular reason behind increased adverse event risk with high-dose JAK inhibitor therapy?
Dive into kinase dynamics—can...
01/01/2026
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Quiz
01/01/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
Take the quiz to explore how fibroblasts respond to Type 2 cytokines in long-standing AD.
Take the quiz to explore how fibroblasts respond to Type 2 cytokines in long-standing AD.
Take the quiz to explore how...
01/01/2026
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Quiz
12/20/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
How do you guide patients through peer-driven misinformation and anxiety-provoking online forums? Take this quiz to refine your approach to trusted resources and patient-centered reassurance.
How do you guide patients through peer-driven misinformation and anxiety-provoking online forums? Take this quiz to refine your approach to trusted resources and patient-centered reassurance.
How do you guide patients...
12/20/2025
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acne
Quiz
12/18/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
Which advancement in topical acne therapy was highlighted as improving tolerability while maintaining efficacy?
Which advancement in topical acne therapy was highlighted as improving tolerability while maintaining efficacy?
Which advancement in topical...
12/18/2025
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psoriasis
Quiz
12/18/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
What clinical clue should prompt a dermatologist to question the diagnosis of psoriasis, especially when highly effective agents fail?
What clinical clue should prompt a dermatologist to question the diagnosis of psoriasis, especially when highly effective agents fail?
What clinical clue should prompt...
12/18/2025
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