Day 2 Recap: SDPA Annual Summer Dermatology Conference 2025

Author(s):

Emma Andrus, Editor

Key Takeaways

Janelle Ball offers strategies to improve prior authorization success and patient support in dermatology practices.
Apremilast demonstrates consistent efficacy in early oligoarticular PsA across all BMI categories, improving joint symptoms and quality of life.
Adam Friedman, MD, FAAD, provides diagnostic tips to differentiate chronic hand eczema from similar conditions using history and morphology.
Dermatologists are vital in early detection of metastatic breast cancer, with skin changes often indicating internal disease recurrence.
Orit Markowitz, MD, introduces a color wheel method to enhance diagnostic clarity in dermoscopy for benign lesions.

Catch up on coverage from the second day of the 2025 SDPA Annual Summer Dermatology Conference held in Washington, DC.

To stay informed with the latest conference insights, subscribe to receive our eNewsletters.

Overcoming Prior Authorizations: Janelle Ball Shares Strategies for Streamlining Dermatology Workflows

Janelle Ball of BC Educators offers actionable tips to boost prior authorization success and improve patient support in dermatology practices.

Emerging Insights into Apremilast’s Efficacy for Early Oligoarticular Psoriatic Arthritis Across BMI Spectrums

Apremilast improved joint symptoms and quality of life in patients with early oligoarticular PsA, with consistent efficacy across all BMI categories.

Chronic Hand Eczema or Something Else? Adam Friedman, MD, FAAD, Shares Diagnostic Tips for Differentiating

Adam Friedman, MD, FAAD, breaks down how to differentiate chronic hand eczema from similar conditions using history, morphology, and key clinical clues.

Dermatologic Evaluation Leads to Early Detection of Breast Cancer Metastasis

A poster at SDPA highlights that dermatologists play a vital role in early detection of metastatic breast cancer, with skin changes often serving as the initial clue of internal disease recurrence.

Orit Markowitz, MD, Explains How a Color Wheel Approach Can Sharpen Dermoscopic Decision-Making

Orit Markowitz, MD, shares how her color wheel method boosts diagnostic clarity in dermoscopy by simplifying how clinicians assess benign lesions.

Taking a Stepwise Approach to Managing Chronic Hand Eczema

Adam Friedman, MD, FAAD, outlines a stepwise approach to treating chronic hand eczema, from vehicle selection to systemic therapies and future innovations.

Long-Term Control of Generalized Pustular Psoriasis Achieved With Subcutaneous Spesolimab Following Severe Flare

Subcutaneous spesolimab maintained durable GPP control for 12 months after rapid clearance from IV spesolimab in a high-risk elderly patient.

**Make sure to keep up to date with the latest in coverage from the conference and subscribe to Dermatology Times to receive daily email updates.**

Like what you’re reading? Subscribe to Dermatology Times for weekly updates on therapies, innovations, and real-world practice tips.

Subscribe Now!