Dermatologist

The aim of Pathways: Inclusivity in Dermatology is to increase diversity among practicing dermatologists, one student at a time.

In this edition, lack of sunless tanner education may cause confusion; intralesional HPV vaccine may clear recalcitrant warts; Ilumetri improves well-being of patients with plaque psoriasis and more.

The American Academy of Dermatology has named Susan C. Taylor, MD, FAAD, its 2025 president, according to a press release. Taylor previously served on the organization’s board of directors and as the vice president from 2020 to 2021.

WAILEA, Hawaii — The Maui Derm meeting provides engaging, educational content for dermatology professionals, according to the meeting’s program director and founder.

Increased awareness of melanoma among the general public has led many people to adopt sun-protection practices, perform melanoma self-exams and take precautions for their children.

A 4-year-old boy presents with a bumpy rash on the right side of his face for the past 5 months. The rash is neither pruritic nor painful. Before onset of the rash, he had a cavity treated. He is in day care with another child who was seen by a dermatologist for bumps on the skin that were treated with a cold liquid. Hydrocortisone 1% cream was tried for 2 weeks without clearance of the lesions.

SAN DIEGO — Contrary to previous findings, the risk for psoriatic arthritis was persistent among patients with psoriasis and did not wane over time, according to a presentation at the 2019 Congress of Clinical Rheumatology West.

Advances in artificial intelligence technology and deep learning algorithms are leading the way to more timely and accurate cancer diagnoses, with the potential to improve patient outcomes.

Atopic dermatitis, one of the most common inflammatory skin conditions, begins in many patients by age 1 year, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. Globally, an estimated one in five children is affected by the disease. The prevalence is higher among children in developed countries, including the United States, and it may be increasing, researchers suggest.

In women prescribed spironolactone for acne, the rate of incident hyperkalemia at follow-up was significantly higher for those aged 46 to 65 years compared with those aged 18 to 45 years, warranting further serum potassium monitoring guidance and protocols, according to findings from International Journal of Women’s Dermatology.