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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
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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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Part 5 panel
Videos
06/24/2026
Christopher Barker, MD; Krupal Patel, MD, MSc, FRCSC, FACS; John Strasswimmer, MD, PhD, FAAD, FACMS; Deborah J.L. Wong, MD, PhD
The roundtable discussion concludes with a review of the safety profile of adjuvant cemiplimab and best practices for monitoring and managing adverse events in patients with high-risk CSCC, with an emphasis on multidisciplinary follow-up,...
The roundtable discussion concludes with a review of the safety profile of adjuvant cemiplimab and best practices for monitoring and managing adverse events in patients with high-risk CSCC, with an emphasis on multidisciplinary follow-up,...
The roundtable discussion...
06/24/2026
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Video 2 Drs Strasswimmer and Wong
Videos
06/24/2026
Christopher Barker, MD; Krupal Patel, MD, MSc, FRCSC, FACS; John Strasswimmer, MD, PhD, FAAD, FACMS; Deborah J.L. Wong, MD, PhD
The case-based discussion continues with an exploration of how high-risk features inform treatment decisions in clinical practice. The multidisciplinary panel discusses real-world application of C-POST eligibility criteria and the importance...
The case-based discussion continues with an exploration of how high-risk features inform treatment decisions in clinical practice. The multidisciplinary panel discusses real-world application of C-POST eligibility criteria and the importance...
The case-based discussion...
06/24/2026
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Part 3 panel
Videos
06/24/2026
Christopher Barker, MD; Krupal Patel, MD, MSc, FRCSC, FACS; John Strasswimmer, MD, PhD, FAAD, FACMS; Deborah J.L. Wong, MD, PhD
In this video, the panel highlights the importance of early multidisciplinary collaboration in the management of high-risk CSCC. The experts discuss evolving referral patterns, the role of the tumor board, and the importance of coordinated...
In this video, the panel highlights the importance of early multidisciplinary collaboration in the management of high-risk CSCC. The experts discuss evolving referral patterns, the role of the tumor board, and the importance of coordinated...
In this video, the panel...
06/24/2026
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Part 2 Patel and Barker
Videos
06/24/2026
Christopher Barker, MD; Krupal Patel, MD, MSc, FRCSC, FACS; John Strasswimmer, MD, PhD, FAAD, FACMS; Deborah J.L. Wong, MD, PhD
The discussion turns to the role of adjuvant therapy for patients with high-risk CSCC, highlighting key findings from the C-POST trial. Through case-based discussion, the panel explores patient selection, treatment sequencing, and practical...
The discussion turns to the role of adjuvant therapy for patients with high-risk CSCC, highlighting key findings from the C-POST trial. Through case-based discussion, the panel explores patient selection, treatment sequencing, and practical...
The discussion turns to the role...
06/24/2026
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Drs Patel, Barker, Strasswimmer, and Wong
Videos
06/24/2026
Christopher Barker, MD; Krupal Patel, MD, MSc, FRCSC, FACS; John Strasswimmer, MD, PhD, FAAD, FACMS; Deborah J.L. Wong, MD, PhD
In this video, the multidisciplinary panel reviews the clinical, pathologic, and patient-related features that define high-risk CSCC, including tumor characteristics, nodal involvement, perineural invasion, and immunocompromised status. The...
In this video, the multidisciplinary panel reviews the clinical, pathologic, and patient-related features that define high-risk CSCC, including tumor characteristics, nodal involvement, perineural invasion, and immunocompromised status. The...
In this video, the...
06/24/2026
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Elliott Campbell
Videos
06/10/2026
Elliott Campbell, MD, FAAD; Riya Gandhi, MA
Explore the evolving treatment landscape for advanced basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (CSCC).
Explore the evolving treatment landscape for advanced basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (CSCC).
Explore the evolving treatment...
06/10/2026
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Cover Story
06/08/2026
Scott Andrew Elman, MD, FAAD
Dermatologists who build vaccination review, mechanism-specific monitoring, and shared decisionmaking into their standard biologic workflow will be better positioned to give their patients safer and more efficient care.
Dermatologists who build vaccination review, mechanism-specific monitoring, and shared decisionmaking into their standard biologic workflow will be better positioned to give their patients safer and more efficient care.
Dermatologists who build...
06/08/2026
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green
Videos
06/04/2026
Lawrence J. Green, MD, FAAD; Riya Gandhi, MA
Dr Lawrence Green discusses how androgens and DHT contribute to acne pathogenesis through sebum production, inflammation, and abnormal keratinization.
Dr Lawrence Green discusses how androgens and DHT contribute to acne pathogenesis through sebum production, inflammation, and abnormal keratinization.
Dr Lawrence Green discusses how...
06/04/2026
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Minokadeh
Videos
06/04/2026
Ardalan Minokadeh, MD, PhD; Riya Gandhi, MA
Dr Ardalan Minokadeh discusses how injectable treatments should be tailored to male facial anatomy, including differences in muscle mass, brow shape, jaw structure, and midface contours.
Dr Ardalan Minokadeh discusses how injectable treatments should be tailored to male facial anatomy, including differences in muscle mass, brow shape, jaw structure, and midface contours.
Dr Ardalan Minokadeh discusses...
06/04/2026
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Ablon
Videos
06/04/2026
Glynis Ablon; Riya Gandhi, MA
Dr Glynis Ablon discusses how dermatology practices can build a clinically driven skincare retail strategy grounded in evidence-based care rather than marketing trends.
Dr Glynis Ablon discusses how dermatology practices can build a clinically driven skincare retail strategy grounded in evidence-based care rather than marketing trends.
Dr Glynis Ablon discusses how...
06/04/2026
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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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Quiz
06/25/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
Assess advanced concepts in type 2 inflammatory endotypes, shared therapeutic pathways, and practical treatment approaches in prurigo nodularis.
Assess advanced concepts in type 2 inflammatory endotypes, shared therapeutic pathways, and practical treatment approaches in prurigo nodularis.
Assess advanced concepts in type...
06/25/2026
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itch
Quiz
06/15/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
Test your clinical understanding of fibrotic remodeling and the mechanisms underlying persistent itch and chronic disease activity in prurigo nodularis.
Test your clinical understanding of fibrotic remodeling and the mechanisms underlying persistent itch and chronic disease activity in prurigo nodularis.
Test your clinical understanding...
06/15/2026
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FDA Alert
FDA Alerts
06/10/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
The FDA approved an every-8-week maintenance dosing regimen for Ebglyss (lebrikizumab-lbkz), providing a new administration option for adults and adolescents aged 12 years and older weighing at least 40 kg with moderate-to-severe atopic...
The FDA approved an every-8-week maintenance dosing regimen for Ebglyss (lebrikizumab-lbkz), providing a new administration option for adults and adolescents aged 12 years and older weighing at least 40 kg with moderate-to-severe atopic...
The FDA approved an every-8-week...
06/10/2026
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brain
Quiz
06/05/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
Explore advanced concepts in neuroimmune communication, cytokine-driven itch amplification, and fibrotic signaling pathways involved in prurigo nodularis.
Explore advanced concepts in neuroimmune communication, cytokine-driven itch amplification, and fibrotic signaling pathways involved in prurigo nodularis.
Explore advanced concepts in...
06/05/2026
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Quiz
04/15/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
Test your expertise in identifying risk factors for persistent pediatric atopic dermatitis and understanding the interplay between barrier dysfunction and immune dysregulation.
Test your expertise in identifying risk factors for persistent pediatric atopic dermatitis and understanding the interplay between barrier dysfunction and immune dysregulation.
Test your expertise in...
04/15/2026
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Quiz
04/05/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
Assess advanced clinical reasoning in pediatric atopic dermatitis, including implications of type 2 inflammation for diagnosis, treatment timing, and systemic therapy decisions.
Assess advanced clinical reasoning in pediatric atopic dermatitis, including implications of type 2 inflammation for diagnosis, treatment timing, and systemic therapy decisions.
Assess advanced clinical...
04/05/2026
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News
03/19/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
Lysine crotonylation, a post-translational modification previously studied in oncology, may play a role in psoriasis pathogenesis, according to a translational study comparing protein modification profiles in lesional and non-lesional skin.
Lysine crotonylation, a post-translational modification previously studied in oncology, may play a role in psoriasis pathogenesis, according to a translational study comparing protein modification profiles in lesional and non-lesional skin.
Lysine crotonylation, a...
03/19/2026
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FDA Alerts
03/18/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
The US Food and Drug Administration approved Icotyde (icotrokinra) for the treatment of moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis in adults and pediatric patients aged 12 years and older.
The US Food and Drug Administration approved Icotyde (icotrokinra) for the treatment of moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis in adults and pediatric patients aged 12 years and older.
The US Food and Drug...
03/18/2026
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FDA Alerts
03/17/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
The US Food and Drug Administration approved Cosentyx for the treatment of pediatric patients aged 12 years and older with moderate-to-severe hidradenitis suppurativa.
The US Food and Drug Administration approved Cosentyx for the treatment of pediatric patients aged 12 years and older with moderate-to-severe hidradenitis suppurativa.
The US Food and Drug...
03/17/2026
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Quiz
03/15/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
Challenge your understanding of direct and indirect cytokine–nerve interactions and mechanical hypersensitivity of type 2 signaling in prurigo nodularis.
Challenge your understanding of direct and indirect cytokine–nerve interactions and mechanical hypersensitivity of type 2 signaling in prurigo nodularis.
Challenge your understanding of...
03/15/2026
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