Authors


Amanda Caldwell, MSN, APRN-C

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SDNP President Amanda Caldwell, MSN, APRN-C, on Empowering NPs Through Enhanced Support and Education

Amanda Caldwell, MSN, APRN-C, is fostering community and collaboration for NPs and PAs as the new president of the SDNP.




Brittany Craiglow, MD

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Looking Ahead to Povorcitininb for HS and the Availability of Generic Tofacitinib

At RAD 2025, Matthew Zirwas, MD, outlined 2 upcoming shifts in dermatology: the emergence of povorcitinib for hidradenitis suppurativa and the anticipated generic availability of tofacitinib.


Laura Scott, MD, FAAD

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Q&A: Laura Scott, MD, FAAD, and Sun Bum on the Road to Accessible Sun Safety

Sun safety awareness grows with Laura Scott, MD, FAAD, and Sun Bum's "Trust the Bum Tour," offering free SPF products and education to diverse communities nationwide.


Walter Liszewski, MD

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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

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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

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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

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Outgoing AAD President Seemal Desai, MD, FAAD, Reflects on Challenges, Advocacy, and the Future of Dermatology

Desai reflects on his AAD presidency, addressing Medicare challenges, technological advancements, and the future of dermatology leadership.


Tracey Vlahovic, DPM

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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.


Rachel Liverman

Latest:

Melanoma Research Foundation and Glowbar Join Forces to Fight Skin Cancer

In honor of Melanoma Awareness Month, Glowbar CEO Rachel Liverman spoke to Dermatology Times about this new collaboration, which aims to increase patients' daily sunscreen use by 2026.


Jeffrey Crowley, MD

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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

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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

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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

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Unmasking Botulinum Toxin Myths

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


Darren West, MPAS, PA-C

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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.


Peter Wehrwein

Latest:

A Hot Take: The Impact of a Trump Win on U.S. Health Care

With the Affordable Care Act's uncertain future, many Americans are curious about Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s potential role in the new administration.


Nada Elbuluk, MD, MSc

Latest:

Beyond Topicals: Surgical Solutions for Vitiligo

Nada Elbuluk, MD, MSc, emphasizes that medical treatments remain first-line for vitiligo, but stable cases may benefit from surgical options.


PER Editorial Staff

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3 Things You Should Know About HS Pathology and Management

Earn CME credit and learn how to optimize a multimodal treatment approach for hidradenitis suppurativa.


Asha Patel Shah, MD, MBA, FAAD

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“Open Sandwich” Moisturization Regimen Does Not Affect Bioactivity of Retinols and Retinoids

Asha Patel Shah, MD, MBA, FAAD, discusses recent research on retinol and retinoid bioactivity when layered with moisturizers highlighted at AAD 2025.



Dingyuan Iris Sun

Latest:

Leukemia-Related Cutaneous Findings

This review will explore various leukemia-related cutaneous findings and discuss the diagnosis and management of these conditions.

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