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- Precision Medicine in Action: Clinical Features May Help ID High Risk Melanoma Patientshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/precision-medicine-in-action-clinical-featires-may-help-id-high-risk-melanoma-patients/2458379/Zeroing in on an individual’s risk factors for melanoma can help identify high-risk patients who may benefit from increased surveillance, new research suggests. Caroline G. Watts, M.P.H., of the University of Sydney, Australia, and coauthors examined clinical features associated wit
- AAD Issues Statement on Skin Cancer Screeninghttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/aad-issue-statement-on-skin-cancer-screening/2458789/Mark G. Lebwohl, MD, FAAD, President, American Academy of Dermatology issued the following statement on skin cancer screenings: “The American Academy of Dermatology believes that early detection is vital in the fight against skin cancer, the most common cancer in the United States.
- New Officers Assume Roles with the American Academy of Dermatologyhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/new-officers-assume-roles-with-the-american-academy-of-dermatology/2458976/Mark Lebwohl, MD, FAAD, a dermatologist in New York City, took office as president of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). Timothy G. Berger, MD, FAAD, a dermatologist in San Francisco, also assumed his position as vice president of the AAD. Drs. Lebwohl and Berger assumed office at the con
- Mirvaso Approved by the European Commissionhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20140226-mirvaso_approved_by_the_european_commission/2459330/The European Commission has granted marketing authorization in Europe for Galderma's Mirvaso (brimonidine) 3 mg/g gel. Mirvaso, an alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist that acts rapidly and can last for up to 12 hours, is indicated for the symptomatic tr
- Inaugural ElderDerm Conference Hosted by GWhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/inaugural-elderderm-conference-hosted-gw/2467204/The inaugural ElderDerm Conference was held June 6 in Washington, DC, hosted by the GW Department of Dermatology. Co-Director Adam Friedman, MD, a Practical DermatologyÒ Editorial Board member, presented two talks: “Hair Loss in the Elderly: Considerations and Therapeutic Approaches” and
- Save the Date: Skin Cancer Foundation's Champions for Change Gala this Octoberhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/save-the-date-skin-cancer-foundations-champions-for-change-gala-this-october/2457692/The Skin Cancer Foundation’s signature fundraising event, the Champions for Change Gala, is coming October 25 in New York City. Robert J. Friedman, MD will be honored as the 2019 Champion for Change. The Skin Cancer Foun
- Revealed: Why Skin Feels “Tight” After Using a Facial Cleanserhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/revealed-why-skin-feels-tight-after-using-a-facial-cleanser/2462023/Some cleansers make the skin feel “tight” and some moisturizers make the skin feel “soft,” but exactly why this occurs hasn't been fully understood. To find out, Reinhold H. Dauskardt, the Ruth G. and William K. Bowes Professor in Stanford’s
- AAD Updates Systemic Therapy Guidelines for Adult ADhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/aad-updates-systemic-therapy-guidelines-for-adult-atopic-dermatitis/2486418/The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) has issued an interim update to its clinical practice guidelines for systemic treatment of moderate to severe atopic dermatitis (AD) in adults, reflecting the rapid expansion of evidence supporting targeted therapies. The u
- GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Show Complex, Evolving Role in Alopecia Areatahttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/glp-1-receptor-agonists-show-complex-evolving-role-in-alopecia-areata/2486415/The emerging and sometimes contradictory relationship between glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) and hair disorders, particularly alopecia areata, was the subject of a talk by Natasha Atanaskova Mesinkovska, MD, PhD, at the 2026 American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Annual Meet
- Study: Dermatologists Rarely Prescribe GLP-1 Agents in Psoriasis, HS Cohorthttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/study-dermatologists-rarely-prescribe-glp-1-agents-in-psoriasis-hs-cohort/2486411/A new retrospective review identified a significant gap in care between eligibility for glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) and real-world utilization among patients with psoriasis and hidradenitis suppurativa (HS).