Authors


Amy McMichael, MD

Latest:

Sun Protection in Patients With Skin of Color

An expert in dermatology shares her thoughts at AAD on the sun protection needs in her patients with skin of color; highlighting the role of the Fitzpatrick skin type scale and compounds such as vitamin E and antioxidants.


Cyaandi R. Dove, DPM

Latest:

Closing the Wound Care Gap: Addressing Disparities in Amputations and Limb Preservation

Recent technological advancements such as the development and use of human cellular and tissue-based products and advanced skin substitutes have transformed limb preservation.


Jashin Wu, MD

Latest:

Plaque Psoriasis Management: Future Directions in Care

Closing out their discussion on the management of plaque psoriasis, panelists share their excitement for future directions in care.


Richard Payerchin

Latest:

Federal Trade Commission Votes to Ban Noncompete Clauses Between Employers and Workers

In online discussion April 23, commissioners cited health care specifically among their reasons for supporting the ban.


Eric Simpson, MD, MCR

Latest:

Eric Simpson, MD, Discusses Recently Announced EADV Data On Tapinarof Cream for AD Down to 2 Years

New data from ADORING 1 and ADORING 2 show a rapid reduction in pruritus relief as early as 24 hours after the first application.


Paul Yamauchi, MD, PhD

Latest:

New Research Confirms Effective Therapy for Nail Psoriasis

Nail psoriasis affects 50% of plaque psoriasis patients, making effective treatments crucial.


Erin Boh, MD

Latest:

Case 2 Presentation: 58-Year-Old Woman With GPP

Erin Boh, MD, emphasizes the importance of patient empowerment and physician education surrounding the management of GPP.


Alexandra Kimball, MD

Latest:

Late-Breaking Data: Lutikizumab Shows Positive Results in Difficult-to-Treat HS After Failed TNF Therapy

Alexandra Kimball, MD, FAAD, reviews late-breaking data at AAD on lutikizumab for hidradenitis suppurativa.


Sarah Arron, MD, PhD

Latest:

Frontline Forum Part 4: Improving Basal Cell Carcinoma Management

In the final part of this Frontline Forum series, Brent Moody, MD; Sarah Arron, MD, PhD; Justine Cohen, DO; Emily Ruiz, MD, MPH; and Todd Schlesinger, MD, review 4 real-world clinical cases of BCC and the treatments they utilized.


Medical Economics Staff

Latest:

2021’s Top Challenges Facing Physicians

In late 2020, our sister publication, Medical Economics®, conducted a Physicians Report asking physician audiences what they thought would be the most challenging issues they will face this year. Here is what the respondents said.


Sponsored by Tremfya

Latest:

Managing Plaque Psoriasis: Expert Advice

Takeaways from a panel discussion on newer biologic therapies to treat plaque psoriasis, and parting advice to other professionals who work in dermatology regarding best practices when using these drugs in their clinics.


Shanna Miranti, MPAS, PA-C

Latest:

Clinicians to Watch for Recalled Supplement That May Cause Solar Purpura

Shanna Miranti, MPAS, PA-C, discusses the Umary hyaluronic acid tablets that were recalled in fall 2024.


Judy Blatman

Latest:

The Beauty-From-Within Market Continues to Grow

The dietary supplement industry seeks to help consumers age gracefully.


Corey L. Hartman, MD, FAAD

Latest:

Tolerability and Postcare Benefits of Laser Therapy for Patients With Pigmentary Disorders

Corey Hartman, MD, FAAD, discusses how incorporating proper pre- and posttreatment protocols along with topical agents maximizes patient comfort and enhances treatment outcomes in laser therapy for pigmentary conditions.


Zachary Wendland, MD

Latest:

Considerations to Best Serve Transgender Patients Seeking Aesthetic Care

Ronda Farah, MD, and her colleagues reviewed how dermatology providers play an important role in transgender aesthetic care.


Lois Levine, Associate Editorial Director

Latest:

Top Meeting Takeaways From the Fall Clinical Conference

Clinicians fresh from the Fall Clinical Dermatology Conference discuss their top meeting takeaways and share some recommendations.


Sara Osborne

Latest:

Psoriasis and Sunburn: New Study Highlights Increased Risk and Clinical Implications

Sara Osborne, a fourth-year medical student and the lead author on the study, spoke with Dermatology Times on key findings and explain the need for further investigation.


Jennifer Hsiao, MD

Latest:

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.


Marcelo Bigal, MD, PhD

Latest:

Marcelo Bigal, MD, PhD: VENT-03's Modality Offers Hope for Targeted Therapy in Skin Disorders

Marcelo Bigal, MD, PhD, discusses VENT-03's potential as a small molecule therapeutic in dermatology, among other fields.


Jason Burum

Latest:

How to Effectively Partner with Patients to Optimize Care

Combined, these efforts encourage active participation in the care process and drive sustained behavior change.


Todd Edwards

Latest:

AAD and VStrong Vitiligo Support Community Receive Inaugural Incyte Ingenuity Awards in Vitiligo

Incyte representative Todd Edwards discusses how the awards help address challenges faced by patients with vitiligo.


Sarah C. Miller, MS2

Latest:

Disseminated Erythema Migrans as a Result of Lyme Disease

A 17-year-old male patient presents with multiple lesions developed on his trunk, face, and extremities that had previously been solitary, red expanding lesion on his right arm at the site of a tick bite that occurred during a hike.


Lisa Swanson, MD, FAAD

Latest:

Clarifying Allergy Controversies in Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis

At RAD 2025, pediatric dermatologist Lisa Swanson, MD, and allergist Anne Marie Singh, MD, led a dual session aimed at demystifying the connection between food allergy and atopic dermatitis.



Kaitlyn Bader, Associate Editor

Latest:

The Mainstream Patient: January 3, 2023

This week's edition of the Mainstream Patient features stories about dry shampoos that don't contain benzene, the best ferulic acid serums, Hijabi hair care, and more.


Jonathan Lai, MS2

Latest:

Customization Drives Pediatric Acne Treatment Regimens

Treatment regimens for pediatric acne should consider skin type, ethnicity, disease severity and personal preferences, according to one expert.


Adam Leavitt, MD

Latest:

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.


Richard Gallo, MD, PhD

Latest:

Richard Gallo, MD, PhD: Updates on Understanding the Pathophysiology of Acne

Gallo presented pearls on the pathophysiology of acne and how newer studies have changed acne treatment methodologies at AAD 2024.


Keith A. Reynolds

Latest:

Proper Coding Gets Practices What They Are Owed

A physician’s goal is to care for patients, but a key part of being able to provide that care is the eternal quest for payment. One way to ensure that a practice maximizes its coding regimen is to make sure each session can be efficiently billed.


Aaron S. Farberg, MD

Latest:

What Lies Ahead for GPP Diagnosis and Management

Panelists discuss how the future of generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP) diagnosis and management looks promising with emerging genetic testing for IL36RN mutations, development of multiple targeted biologics beyond IL-36 inhibitors, potential personalized treatment algorithms, improved disease classification, and enhanced multidisciplinary care approaches to better address this rare but severe dermatological condition.

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