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- Pathologist Survey: Melanoma Is Overdiagnosedhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/pathologist-survey-melanoma-is-overdiagnosed/2461180/Many pathologists agree that overdiagnosis of skin cancer happens, but don’t change diagnosis behavior, according to a new study. “Overdiagnosis is the diagnosis of disease that will not harm a person in their lifetime. If melanoma is being overdiagnosed, it means that too many people are getting …
- Chicago Dermatological Society to Host Art of Skin Gala to Advance Diversity, Equity, and Inclusionhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/chicago-dermatological-society-to-host-art-of-skin-gala-to-advance-diversity-equity-and-inclusion/2461176/The Chicago Dermatological Society (CDS) is launching the Art of Skin Gala, sponsored by Janssen Biotech, Inc. The event, to be held June 10, is described as a live, in color celebration of diversity, equity, and inclusion brought to life through the beauty of skin. The Art of Skin Gala raises awa…
- ePatch Using Electrical Field Stimulation Shows Promise for Wound Healinghttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/epatch-using-electrical-field-stimulation-shows-promise-for-wound-healing/2461175/A “smart” flexible electric patch (ePatch) developed by a collaborative team from the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation promises to address the challenges posed by existing electrical field (EF) stimulation devices for wound healing and offers many uniquely advantageous features, the dev…
- Dove Survey: Half of All Girls Say Beauty Advice on Social Media Causes Low Self-Esteemhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/dove-survey-half-of-all-girls-say-beauty-advice-on-social-media-causes-low-self-esteem/2461172/Two in three girls in the US are spending more than an hour each day on social media. Beauty advice fills their feeds, but unfortunately, it is not all positive. In fact, one of two girls say idealized beauty content on social media causes low self-esteem, according to The Dove Self-Esteem Projec…
- Study: Improved Survival Seen for DecisionDx-Melanoma Tested Patientshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/study-improved-survival-seen-for-decisiondx-melanoma-tested-patients/2461168/Melanoma patients tested with DecisionDx-Melanoma plus traditional clinicopathologic factors showed improved survival compared to patients tested with only traditional clinicopathologic factors available to determine their treatment and follow-up plan, according to data presented the 18th European …
- Virtual Skin Cancer Symposium® + Symposium for Inflammatory Skin Disease® Coming Soonhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/virtual-skin-cancer-symposium-symposium-for-inflammatory-skin-disease-coming-soon/2461166/The 2nd Annual Skin Cancer Symposium® + Symposium for Inflammatory Skin Disease® (SCS + SISD) will be held virtually June 10-12, 2022. Fifteen well-known speakers will deliver 15 hours of CME credit on topics such as BCC, SCC, melanoma, actinic keratosis, dermoscopy, dermatopathology, psoriasis, a…
- Dr. Seemal R. Desai Elected to AAD Leadershiphttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/dr-seemal-r-desai-elected-to-aad-leadership/2461161/Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD, has been elected to serve as president of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) for one year beginning in March 2024. He will be installed as president-elect in March 2023. As president, Dr. Desai will lead the world’s largest dermatologic society, representing more …
- Vaseline Takes on Lack of Diversity in Skin Color Images with New Databasehttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/vaseline-takes-on-lack-of-diversity-in-skin-color-images-with-new-database/2461160/Vaseline is launching See My Skin, a database designed to search for conditions on skin of color and connect patients with dermatologists. Vaseline is introducing See My Skin with HUED, a digital health company focused on improving quality of care for Black, Latinx and Indigenous populations throu…
- New Survey Reveals Negative Impact of Psoriasis on Mental Healthhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/new-survey-reveals-negative-impact-of-psoriasis-on-mental-health/2461159/Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc. recently shared findings from the Skin Insights: Uncovering Psoriasis Survey, a national survey of 507 adults 18+ diagnosed with plaque psoriasis who are on topical treatments. The online survey was conducted by The Harris Poll and was designed to reveal insights into …
- ICYMI: Dispatches from The Skin of Color Society’s 18th Annual Scientific Symposiumhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/icymi-dispatches-from-the-skin-of-color-societys-18th-annual-scientific-symposium/2461157/The Skin of Color Society’s 18th Annual Scientific Symposium wowed the crowd during the American Academy of Dermatology's Annual Meeting in Boston. This year's SOCS Scientific Symposium was co-chaired by Andrew Alexis, MD, MPH, FAAD, Professor of Clinical Dermatology, Vice-Chair for Diversity and…