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Monica Boen, MD

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Photodynamic Pearls and Best Practices

Monica Boen, MD, discusses how implementing proven photodynamic therapy techniques and adhering to best practices can significantly improve treatment outcomes and patient satisfaction.


Michael Lewellen, CFP

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Dealing With Student Loan Debt: How to Budget for Repayment and Other Financial Goals

In this month’s Finance & Practice Management column, we illustrate the importance of developing and maintaining a budget for physicians at all stages of their careers.


Mike Hennessy Jr, CEO

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Recognizing the Achievements of Women in Dermatology

Celebrate Women’s History Month 2025 with insights from leading female dermatologists and expert coverage from the AAD Annual Meeting in Orlando.


Elle de Moll, MD

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Partner with Hair Stylists and Give Them the Knowledge to Spot Scalp Concerns

The HEROES program wants to make it easier for stylists to recognize scalp conditions and advise their clients to seek medical help.


Meena Julapalli, MD

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Meena Julapalli, MD: Finding and Prioritizing Joy in the Pediatric Dermatology Specialty

Julapalli discusses her SPD 2024 lecture, "Rediscovering Joy in our Lives and the Workplace," excitement for the future of pediatric dermatology, and more.


Jennifer Grebow

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Topical Skin Care Probiotics Made With New Technology Yield Numerous Benefits

The benefits include more accurate bacteria cell counts, more efficacious strains, and improved shelf life compared to non-heat-treated probiotics.


Peter Prieto, MD, MPH

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Evaluating Lifileucel and Pembrolizumab in Advanced Melanoma

Peter Prieto, MD, MPH, shares details of the IOV-COM-202 trial.


Anabela Cardoso, MD

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Reviewing 3 Key Lebrikizumab Abstracts From AAD 2025

Anabela Cardoso, MD, discussed lebrikizumab’s efficacy in improving itch, skin pain, sleep disturbance, and long-term management in atopic dermatitis.


Robert Bruce Posnick, MD

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Clinical Insights Into Challenging Atopic Dermatitis Cases: Part 3

Robert Posnick, MD, hosted a Case-Based Roundtable discussion to review 2 challenging cases of atopic dermatitis involving hyperpigmentation and alopecia areata.


Pearl Steinzor

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Biologics Targeting IL-12, IL-23, and IL-17 Reduce Serious Infections in Older Adults with Psoriatic Disease

A study reveals that biologics targeting IL-12, IL-23, and IL-17 lower the risk of serious infections in older adults with psoriatic disease.


Cynthia Griffith, MPAS, PA-C

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SDPA Literature Review Session Shares Clinical Pearls

This special literature review yields a deeper understanding of issues like treating acne, nutraceuticals, and more.


David Norris, MD

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Five Financial Ratios to Watch to Track Your Practice’s Financial Health

These ratios will help you determine the level of financial stability of your practice and help you make better decisions for your future.


Todd Shryock

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Nearly half of FDA-authorized AI tools may be ineffective

Researchers stated the lack of reported clinical validation data raises concerns about their effectiveness and safety.



Mara C. Weinstein Velez, MD, FAAD

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Nonablative Lasers Offer a Gentle Approach to Healthy Skin

In honor of National Healthy Skin Month, it is the perfect time to encourage patients to integrate gentle laser treatments into their yearly routine to maintain healthy, radiant skin.


Joseph Merola, MD, MMSc

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Cutaneous Lupus Considerations with Joseph Merola, MD, MMSc

Discover the evolving landscape of lupus treatment, from the importance of monitoring vitamin D levels to advancements in emerging therapies targeting type 1 interferon and plasmacytoid dendritic cells.




Chris Sayed, MD

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Advances in HS treatment with Chris Sayed, MD

Unlike previous therapies, bimekizumab has shown continued efficacy at 48 and 96 weeks, offering long-term benefits to HS patients.


Rani Cooper, MD

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Treatment Switches and the Future of Hidradenitis Suppurativa Management

Panelists discuss how identifying optimal timing for treatment switches and emerging therapeutic innovations are reshaping the management landscape for hidradenitis suppurativa, with the potential to improve long-term patient outcomes.



Steven K. Grekin, DO, FAAD

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Addressing Causes of Female Hair Loss and Exploring Preventative Measures

This expert review explores the multifaceted causes of female hair loss—hormonal imbalances, inflammation, nutrient deficiencies, aging, and oxidative stress—and explores non-pharmaceutical interventions.


Rebekah Bernard, MD

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5 Ways to Negotiate the Best Physician Employment Contract

There are simple tools that can help us achieve the best employment contract.


Meggie Soliman

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Breaking the High Tech/High Cost Connection to Support Better Health Equity

Health care costs continue to rise in this country. According to a study by the Peterson Center on Healthcare and the Kaiser Family Foundation, health care spending totaled $3.8 trillion in 2019, $11,582 per person.


Vishal Patel, MD, FAAD, FACMS

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Key Takeaways on Advanced BCC Management

Panelists discuss how advanced basal cell carcinoma (BCC) management requires a nuanced approach, emphasizing the importance of early detection, multidisciplinary collaboration, personalized treatment strategies, and ongoing patient monitoring to optimize outcomes and quality of life.


Janice Schwartz

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Living With Pachyonychia Congenita: Patient Perspectives and Activism

The PC Project provides patients with access to the International PC Research Registry for clinical help with their rare and painful skin condition.


Linda Stocum, Associate Editor

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The Mainstream Patient: June 27

This week's edition of the Mainstream Patients features stories about FDA's latest approval, abortion, and more.


Rick Guidotti

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Finding “Positive Exposure”: Organization Promotes Diversity and Reframes Beauty

Session at the 2024 SDPA Annual Summer Dermatology Conference helps clinicians reframe beauty and empower patients.


Allison Inserro

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How Useful Are Chargemasters for Price Transparency in Dermatology?

Chargemaster lists may encourage patients to shop around for services, but the authors of this report said the implications of this change for dermatology are not well-defined.


Jason E. Hawkes, MD, MS

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Guidelines, Testing, and Future Directions in Urticaria

Understanding urticaria subtypes, from spontaneous to inducible, is key to crafting patient-specific management plans.

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