By Allison Sit
The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) has updated its guidelines for acne management. The guidelines now include discussion of new topical medications and systemic treatments that were not yet available when the AAD last updated its guidelines in 2016. The AAD’s Acne Guideline Workgroup made 18 evidence-based recommendations for topical, systemic and physical treatment methods and 5 good practice statements.
“Board-certified dermatologists are on the forefront of new and exciting advances in the treatment of acne,” said John S. Barbieri, MD, MBA, FAAD, co-chair of the AAD’s Acne Guideline Workgroup. “We are able to offer our patients with acne more options than ever before as we work to address their concerns and determine the most effective treatment plan possible. Just as important, dermatologists must have access to all available therapeutic options.”
The American Skin Association (ASA) is offering grants totaling nearly $750,000 to support top dermatology researchers and physicians. This is the largest offering in the nearly 40 years of the grant program.
“ASA looks forward to continuing its mission of funding high quality research that not only expands the field of dermatology, but also increases the quality of life for those that suffer from skin disease,” said David A. Norris, MD, President of ASA. “These grants make a big difference for young investigators to help create momentum and progress in their research labs.”
Guidelines and applications are available online at americanskin.org. The submission deadline is Friday, March 15, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. EST. The ASA will notify award recipients in June. The grant period is one year beginning July 1.
An Arizona dermatologist is credited with finding a wallet lost decades ago in the Salt River. Dr. Jeremy Bingham enjoys river diving in his off time and found Julia Hsia’s wallet in about 15 feet of water. Hsia lost her wallet in a car accident in 1995. Dr. Bingham notified Hsia of his discovery after a social media search.
“It’s a little time capsule that’s just been buried under the sand, and it does make me think what else is buried under the sand,” said Dr. Bingham.
Hsia has not returned to Arizona since her trip nearly 30 years ago. “[Dr. Bingham] has extended an invitation if I ever want to come here. He said, ‘Look me up. I’ll take you river-diving.’ I said, ‘I don’t know about river diving.’ I need to learn how to swim first, but I definitely would hike around the area.”
