Authors


Michael Somenek, MD

Latest:

Advancing Aesthetics: Innovations, Trends, and Patient-Centric Strategies in the Era of Weight Loss Medications

Discover insights from Gerry Muhle and Michael Somenek, MD, on regenerative aesthetics, weight-loss impacts, and trends shaping facial rejuvenation.


Kaitlyn Bader, Assistant Managing Editor

Latest:

Derm Dispatch: A Comprehensive Guide to Managing Eczema with Integrative Medicine

In the first Derm Dispatch episode, Renata Block, MMS, PA-C, and Peter Lio, MD, discuss integrative approaches to managing eczema, including the use of holistic treatments.



Guy Webster, MD, PhD, FAAD

Latest:

Frontline Forum Part 4: Exploring Expert Perspectives on the Management of Acne Vulgaris

In the final part of this Frontline Forum series, Neal Bhatia, MD; Dawn Eichenfield, MD, PhD; Lawrence Eichenfield, MD; Linda F. Stein Gold, MD; and Guy Webster, MD, PhD, discuss the practical and clinical considerations in the management of acne vulgaris, reviewing available treatment options and how to treat acne scars.


Elizabeth Berry, MD, FAAD

Latest:

Mastering Dermoscopy and Dysplastic Nevi

Elizabeth Berry, MD, FAAD, reviewed dysplastic nevi as risk markers and highlighted the need for more data on severe cases at AAD 2025.


Viviane Liao

Latest:

Overview of Prurigo Nodularis for Practicing Dermatology Clinicians

It is crucial to better understand, diagnose, and manage this skin condition associated with significant quality-of-life impairment.


Kristie L. Kahl

Latest:

Neoadjuvant Cemiplimab Induces Promising Pathologic Complete Response in CSCC

Neoadjuvant treatment with cemiplimab led to near or complete disappearance of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma in almost 64% of patients set to undergo surgery.


Cole Villaflor

Latest:

Endoscopic Thoracic Sympathectomy Surgery for Hyperhidrosis: Patient and Physician Perspectives

Patient Cole Villaflor, his mother, and Michael Levy, MD, PhD, provide insights into Cole’s hyperhidrosis diagnosis and subsequent endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy surgery.


Maral Kibarian Skelsey, MD

Latest:

Maral Kibarian Skelsey, MD, Shares Insights Into DermTech’s 2-GEP Assay Success

DermTech’s study results demonstrated that in patients with Fitzpatrick skin types IV-VI, all 3 melanomas diagnosed by histopathology were correctly identified by the 2-GEP assay as positive for LINC00518 and PRAME.




Brittany Craiglow, MD

Latest:

Take-Home Points

Joshua Zeichner, MD; Brittany Craiglow, MD; Elizabeth Swanson, MD; Vikash Oza, MD; and Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD, provide take-home messages for dermatologists treating pediatric patients with atopic dermatitis.


Rylan DeStefano

Latest:

Anti-Cancer Immunotherapy Treatments Spark Common Skin-Related Toxicities

Dermatologist Laura Ferris, MD, PhD, discusses skin-related toxicities as a result of immunotherapies for the treatment and management of cancers.


Amanda Piwonka

Latest:

Best Practices for Recruiting Talented Staff for Your Practice

Medical practices must go beyond simply offering competitive salaries and benefits packages to attract new talent and keep their best clinicians and administrative staff working for them.


Lynn Villaflor

Latest:

Endoscopic Thoracic Sympathectomy Surgery for Hyperhidrosis: Patient and Physician Perspectives

Patient Cole Villaflor, his mother, and Michael Levy, MD, PhD, provide insights into Cole’s hyperhidrosis diagnosis and subsequent endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy surgery.


Colleen Cotton, MD

Latest:

No Kidding: Tips for Treating Pediatric AD

What are the special considerations for treating pediatric atopic dermatitis? Test your knowledge and hear more from an expert.


Matthew Zirwas, MD

Latest:

What’s Next for Topical JAK Inhibitors?

His presentation at South Beach Symposium will feature Zirwas’ insights on JAK inhibitors, eczema treatments, and emerging therapies.


Walter Liszewski, MD

Latest:

Exploring the Intersection of Permanent Makeup and Dermatology

Walter Liszewski, MD, shares insights into discrepancies between permanent makeup and decorative tattoos and which patients may benefit from permanent makeup.


Fatuma-Ayaan Rinderknecht, MS, BA

Latest:

Organization Empowers Communities, Individuals to Celebrate the Skin They Are In

Celebrating the Skin We're In seeks to advocate for health equity through community outreach and education efforts.



Tina Bhutani-Jacques, MD

Latest:

Case 2: Female, 15 Years Old

Dr Bhutani presents the case of a 15-year-old female with long standing atopic dermatitis and discusses the importance of balancing parental preferences for "natural" agents with effective pharmaceutical options. She also reviews the significance of patient assistance programs in facilitating patient access to and affordability of pharmaceutical therapies.



Seemal Desai, MD, FAAD

Latest:

Seemal Desai, MD, Responds to Study Suggesting Melanoma is Overdiagnosed in White Patients

Desai emphasized that most dermatologists would rather biopsy a potential melanoma than miss one that could become deadly.


Tracey Vlahovic, DPM

Latest:

Advancing Nail Disorder Care by Bridging Podiatry and Dermatology

At the 2024 SDPA Fall Conference, Tracey Vlahovic, DPM, highlighted the need for interdisciplinary collaboration in nail disorder management, underscoring the importance of mutual learning between podiatry and dermatology.


Jeffrey Crowley, MD

Latest:

Impact of Data on Generalized Pustular Psoriasis

Aaron S. Farberg, MD, and Jeffrey Crowley, MD, share take-home messages on the impact of the generalized pustular psoriasis study.


Muhammad Aamir Anees

Latest:

The Psychosocial Impact of Skin Diseases in Children

Acne, molluscum, atopic dermatitis, and other dermatological disorders can be detrimental to quality of life for children and their families.


Baldo Scassellati Sforzolini, MD, PhD, MBA

Latest:

Baldo Scassellati Sforzolini, MD, PhD, MBA: Expanding Nemolizumab’s Access

Scassellati Sforzolini discusses the significance of Galderma’s nemolizumab receiving 4 additional filing acceptances for prurigo nodularis and atopic dermatitis.


Jennifer Rosenfeld, NP-C

Latest:

Unmasking Botulinum Toxin Myths

Misleading marketing and incomplete scientific data have led to widespread misinformation about botulinum toxin products.


Darren West, MPAS, PA-C

Latest:

Frontline Forum Part 3: Topical Therapy for Corticosteroid-Responsive Dermatoses

Experts discuss enhancing patient outcomes, comparing clobetasol cream concentrations, and more.


William Damsky, MD, PhD

Latest:

New Biomarker Test Revolutionizes Inflammatory Skin Disease Diagnosis

By leveraging the innovative biomarker panels, clinicians can now offer more personalized and effective treatment options for psoriasis and AD.

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