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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, 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
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
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
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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, 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
The Dermatologist
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Videos
01/09/2022
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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More to Skin Than Meets the Eye: Bullying and Childhood Skin Conditions
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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Patrick Burnett
Videos
03/13/2025
Patrick Burnett, MD, PhD, FAAD
Dr Patrick Burnett discusses the significance of roflumilast cream, a non-steroidal treatment, its rapid itch relief within 24 hours, and its role in long-term disease management.
Dr Patrick Burnett discusses the significance of roflumilast cream, a non-steroidal treatment, its rapid itch relief within 24 hours, and its role in long-term disease management.
Dr Patrick Burnett discusses the...
03/13/2025
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Fabrizio Galimberti, MD
Videos
03/13/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
Generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP) is a rare but life-threatening condition that requires early recognition and prompt intervention.
Generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP) is a rare but life-threatening condition that requires early recognition and prompt intervention.
Generalized pustular psoriasis...
03/13/2025
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Abigail H. Waldman, MD, FAAD
Videos
03/06/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
Learn how dermatologists can optimize patient outcomes while integrating emerging data into daily practice.
Learn how dermatologists can optimize patient outcomes while integrating emerging data into daily practice.
Learn how dermatologists can...
03/06/2025
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Dr Grant-Kels
Videos
03/06/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
Learn practical approaches for improving diagnosis, leveraging dermoscopy, and enhancing patient education in high-risk groups.
Learn practical approaches for improving diagnosis, leveraging dermoscopy, and enhancing patient education in high-risk groups.
Learn practical approaches for...
03/06/2025
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Adewole Shomari Adamson, MD, MPP, FAAD
Videos
03/06/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
Gain practical insights on improving diagnostic accuracy, minimizing unnecessary interventions, and refining patient-centered strategies for melanoma screening in daily practice.
Gain practical insights on improving diagnostic accuracy, minimizing unnecessary interventions, and refining patient-centered strategies for melanoma screening in daily practice.
Gain practical insights on...
03/06/2025
The Dermatologist
Cover Story
03/06/2025
Iain Noel Encarnacion, MS; Noelle Desir, BA; Susan Taylor, MD
A multidisciplinary approach to care is needed to address the physical and psychological dimensions of this disease.
A multidisciplinary approach to care is needed to address the physical and psychological dimensions of this disease.
A multidisciplinary approach to...
03/06/2025
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Melissa Mauskar, MD
Videos
02/17/2025
Melissa Mauskar, MD
In this video, Dr Mauskar delves into the impact of hormonal changes on women’s skin and hair health, particularly during puberty, pregnancy, perimenopause, and menopause, highlighting common dermatological concerns such as dryness, vulvar...
In this video, Dr Mauskar delves into the impact of hormonal changes on women’s skin and hair health, particularly during puberty, pregnancy, perimenopause, and menopause, highlighting common dermatological concerns such as dryness, vulvar...
In this video, Dr Mauskar delves...
02/17/2025
The Dermatologist
Cover Story
02/03/2025
Ross Lane Pearlman, MD
Although novel artificial intelligence-powered diagnostic applications are readily available to the public, how much can clinicians trust these tools?
Although novel artificial intelligence-powered diagnostic applications are readily available to the public, how much can clinicians trust these tools?
Although novel artificial...
02/03/2025
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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
The Dermatologist
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
The Dermatologist
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
The Dermatologist
News
12/01/2017
Atopic dermatitis, commonly known as eczema, is a widely prevalent disease. In a recent study, researchers aimed to identify subphenotypes of atopic dermatitis in children.
Atopic dermatitis, commonly known as eczema, is a widely prevalent disease. In a recent study, researchers aimed to identify subphenotypes of atopic dermatitis in children.
Atopic dermatitis, commonly...
12/01/2017
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News
11/27/2017
Parent-provided smartphone photographs can be used to help diagnose skin conditions in pediatric patients, according to a recent study.
Parent-provided smartphone photographs can be used to help diagnose skin conditions in pediatric patients, according to a recent study.
Parent-provided smartphone...
11/27/2017
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psoriatic arthritis
News
04/01/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
A new overview of systematic reviews consolidates existing data on the global prevalence, incidence, and psychological comorbidities associated with psoriatic arthritis.
A new overview of systematic reviews consolidates existing data on the global prevalence, incidence, and psychological comorbidities associated with psoriatic arthritis.
A new overview of systematic...
04/01/2025
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psoriasis
News
04/01/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
The dermatology experts effort aims to reduce diagnostic delays and improve comparability in global research on generalized pustular psoriasis, which has previously lacked universally accepted clinical parameters.
The dermatology experts effort aims to reduce diagnostic delays and improve comparability in global research on generalized pustular psoriasis, which has previously lacked universally accepted clinical parameters.
The dermatology experts effort...
04/01/2025
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telemedicine
Quiz
03/25/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
Explore how patients and providers can align on defining atopic dermatitis (AD) flares to improve communication, treatment decisions, and shared decision-making. Take this interactive quiz to test your knowledge and learn how patient-centered...
Explore how patients and providers can align on defining atopic dermatitis (AD) flares to improve communication, treatment decisions, and shared decision-making. Take this interactive quiz to test your knowledge and learn how patient-centered...
Explore how patients and...
03/25/2025
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psoriasis
Quiz
03/20/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
What is a key distinguishing feature of generalized pustular psoriasis that differentiates it from plaque psoriasis?
What is a key distinguishing feature of generalized pustular psoriasis that differentiates it from plaque psoriasis?
What is a key distinguishing...
03/20/2025
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psoriasis
News
03/20/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
Psoriasis has traditionally been viewed as a chronic inflammatory disease confined to the skin. However, growing evidence from dermatologic, rheumatologic, and cardiologic research supports its classification as a systemic disease.
Psoriasis has traditionally been viewed as a chronic inflammatory disease confined to the skin. However, growing evidence from dermatologic, rheumatologic, and cardiologic research supports its classification as a systemic disease.
Psoriasis has traditionally been...
03/20/2025
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psoriasis
News
03/19/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
The study followed 384 patients with psoriasis for an average of 33 months, with 311 (80.9%) classified as having subclinical psoriatic arthritis.
The study followed 384 patients with psoriasis for an average of 33 months, with 311 (80.9%) classified as having subclinical psoriatic arthritis.
The study followed 384 patients...
03/19/2025
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Quiz
03/16/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
How well do you understand the patient perspective on atopic dermatitis flares? Take this quiz to explore key patient-described flare indicators, emotional and social impacts, and insights from NEA research.
How well do you understand the patient perspective on atopic dermatitis flares? Take this quiz to explore key patient-described flare indicators, emotional and social impacts, and insights from NEA research.
How well do you understand the...
03/16/2025
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Atopic dermatitis
Quiz
03/11/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
Test your knowledge of how patients with atopic dermatitis (AD) define and experience flares. This quiz highlights key indicators, patient-described attributes, and insights from the NEA’s research into AD flare triggers and symptoms.
Test your knowledge of how patients with atopic dermatitis (AD) define and experience flares. This quiz highlights key indicators, patient-described attributes, and insights from the NEA’s research into AD flare triggers and symptoms.
Test your knowledge of how...
03/11/2025
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News
03/10/2025
A retrospective observational study suggests that the risk of developing psoriatic arthritis in patients with plaque psoriasis may vary depending on the class of biologic therapy used.
A retrospective observational study suggests that the risk of developing psoriatic arthritis in patients with plaque psoriasis may vary depending on the class of biologic therapy used.
A retrospective observational...
03/10/2025
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psoriatic arthritis
News
03/04/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
A large observational study evaluated the relationship between metabolic syndrome and radiographic features in psoriatic arthritis.
A large observational study evaluated the relationship between metabolic syndrome and radiographic features in psoriatic arthritis.
A large observational study...
03/04/2025
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