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- Dr. George J. Hruza Named New AAD Presidenthttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/dr-george-j-hruza-named-new-aad-president/2459881/St. Louis dermatologist George J. Hruza, MD, MBA, FAAD, is set to begin his one-year term as president of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) at the conclusion of the 2019 AAD Annual Meeting in Washington. “The health care landscape is evolving, and it’s important for dermatology to evolve w…
- Hyperhidrosis May Up Risk for Anxiety, Depression and ADDhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/hyperhidrosis-may-up-risk-for-anxiety-depression-and-add/2459877/Individuals with hyperhidrosis are more to have anxiety, depression and attention deficit disorder, according to new research presented at the American Academy of Dermatology’s (AAD) 2019 Annual Meeting in Washington. Of the 500 hyperhidrosis patients involved in the study, 13.8 percent had anxiet…
- Meet AAD's New Officers and Board of Directorshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/meet-aads-new-officers-and-board-of-directors/2459880/The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) is set to install four new officers and four new members of its board of directors at the conclusion of the 2019 AAD Annual Meeting in Washington. The new members will also hold the same positions for the American Academy of Dermatology Association, a sist…
- Floodwaters and Climate Change Increase Risks for Dermatologic Diseasehttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/floodwaters-and-climate-change-increase-risks-for-dermatologic-disease/2459879/As more frequent and intense flooding disasters have occurred in conjunction with progressively rising temperatures, both disaster victims and relief workers have experienced significant dermatologic problems, according to new research presented at the American Academy of Dermatology’s (AAD) 2019 A…
- Study: Isotretinoin Does Not Raise Depression Riskhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/study-isotretinoin-does-not-raise-depression-risk/2459878/Isotretinoin is not an independent risk factor for depression in adult acne patients, finds new research presented at the 2019 American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Annual Meeting in Washington. “There has been mixed evidence and much debate around the impact of isotretinoin on mood change,” says …
- Hoth Therapeutics Names Dr. Adam Friedman to Scientific Advisory Boardhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/hoth-therapeutics-names-dr-adam-friedman-to-scientific-advisory-board/2459887/Hoth Therapeutics, Inc. has named Adam Friedman, MD to the Company's Scientific Advisory Board. Hoth is a development stage biopharmaceutical company focused on unique targeted therapeutics for patients suffering from indications such as atopic dermatitis. The Scientific Advisory Board was formed t…
- FDA Proposes New Sunscreen Regulations; Experts Reacthttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/fda-proposes-new-sunscreen-regulations-experts-react/2459889/The FDA is updating its position on over-the-counter sunscreens, and according to the new proposal, several popular ingredients require more data. New guidelines do, however, note that zinc oxide and titanium oxide remain safe to use. The FDA evaluated a total of 16 sunscreen ingredients and found …
- AAD Honors Philadelphia Physicians For Teamwork to Treat Patient with Leprosyhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/aad-honors-philadelphia-physicians-for-teamwork-to-treat-patient-with-leprosy/2459891/The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) has honored Carrie Kovarik, MD, FAAD, and Keith Hamilton, MD, as Patient Care Heroes for their collaboration to improve patient care. Both physicians teach and practice medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in Philade…
- Two New Psoriasis Guidelines Address Comorbidities, Biologic Treatmenthttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/two-new-psoriasis-guidelines-address-comorbidities-biologic-treatment/2459901/The American Academy of Dermatology and the National Psoriasis Foundation have released two new guidelines outlining best practices for treating psoriasis with a focus on comorbidities and biologic treatment. Developed by an expert workgroup composed of several dermatologists, as well as a cardiol…
- Dr. Adam Friedman to Serve as Interim Chair of GW's Department of Dermatologyhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/dr-adam-friedman-to-serve-as-interim-chair-of-gws-department-of-dermatology/2459915/The GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) and the GW Medical Faculty Associates (GW MFA) have selected Adam Friedman, MD, FAAD, professor of dermatology, to serve as the interim chair of the GW Department of Dermatology. He assumed the role on Jan. 31, 2019. Alison Ehrlich, MD, MHS, pro…