Cameron Santoro is an associate editor for The American Journal of Managed Care® (AJMC®), AJMC.com, and The Center for Biosimilars®.
Diabetes Risk Driven by Economic Disparity in Hispanic, Latino Communities
Hispanic and Latino adults found that while preserving cultural identity may initially benefit health, socioeconomic factors like education level significantly impact diabetes and hypertension rates, highlighting the need for targeted health interventions across diverse subgroups.
Bridging Education Gaps in Treatment for Scarring Alopecia With Innovative Approaches
Crystal Aguh, MD, FAAD, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine faculty, highlights the critical need for comprehensive education on hair loss across diverse hair types, stressing the importance of understanding inflammatory pathways for developing targeted therapies.
Interval Breast Cancer Risk High Despite Screening, Highlights Need for Risk-Based Approach
Interval breast cancer rates have remained consistent over 30 years despite age-based screening, highlighting the need for risk-based screening strategies that account for factors like breast density, hormone replacement therapy, and family cancer history to improve early detection.
Dermatologists Advocating for Inclusive Hair Loss Research and Treatment in the African Diaspora
Crystal Aguh, MD, FAAD, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine faculty, advocates for increased funding and education to address hair loss disparities within the African diaspora, emphasizing the need for culturally sensitive treatment and research.
Strategies for Improving Patient Access to Dermatology Care
Elizabeth Jones, MD, FAAD, highlights the persistent issue of insurance companies favoring expensive, newer medications over equally effective generics in dermatology, emphasizing the time-consuming prior authorization process and advocating for patient partnerships and systemic improvements.
Using AI as Augmented Intelligence to Improve Rare Dermatologic Skin Diseases
Steven Daniel Daveluy, MD, FAAD, discussed how artificial intelligence (AI) can leverage extensive patient data and guide dermatologists to improve early diagnosis and treatment of rare dermatological diseases through teledermatology.
Tirzepatide and Semaglutide Improve Weight Loss, Cardiovascular Conditions, but Deemed Too Expensive
Weight loss drugs like tirzepatide and semaglutide are growing in popularity and offer significant health benefits, but they are not cost-effective at their current prices, according to a new evaluation, placing economic burdens on patients with obesity in the US.
Pediatric Alopecia Areata Treatment With Baricitinib, Combination Therapies, Patient Adherence
In an interview with Brittany Craiglow, MD, FAAD, dermatologist at Dermatology Physicians of Connecticut in Fairfield, she advocates for combination therapies using baricitinib to treat pediatric alopecia areata and highlights the need for personalized treatment approaches based on Janus kinase inhibitor responses.
Addressing Financial Aid and Patient Independence as Part of Atopic Dermatitis Care
Discussions centered on mitigating the financial burden of pediatric atopic dermatitis through financial aid programs and enhancing support for young patients to independently manage their condition were emphasized at this year’s 2025 American Academy of Dermatology meeting.
Teledermatology Benefits Underserved Populations, Reduces Physician Burnout
Elizabeth Jones, MD, FAAD, Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, advocates for teledermatology as a vital tool to enhance health care equity by improving access for underserved populations and reducing physician burnout.
Baricitinib Shows Promise for Pediatric Alopecia in BRAVE-AA-PEDS Study
Brittany Craiglow, MD, FAAD, analyzed the promising use of baricitinib for severe pediatric alopecia areata. She highlighted late-breaking data from the BRAVE-AA-PEDS study (NCT05723198), emphasizing the balance between treatment efficacy and safety.
Tailoring Atopic Dermatitis Treatment and the Safety of Topical Therapies, Ruxolitinib
Lawrence Eichenfield, MD, FAAD, from Rady Children's Hospital and UC San Diego School of Medicine, highlighted the importance of shared decision-making in atopic dermatitis treatment, emphasizing personalized care based on patient history and the favorable long-term safety profile of topical ruxolitinib.
Addressing Social Determinants of Health Improves Dermatologic Care in Underserved Populations
Rebecca Vasquez, MD, FAAD, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, emphasizes the necessity of addressing social determinants to improve dermatological care and access for underserved populations.
Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Fuels Health Crisis: Detention, Depression, Deportation, and Disease
Strict changes to immigration policies nationwide create a public health crisis in overcrowded detention centers, draining taxpayer dollars and diminishing undocumented immigrants' contributions to subsidies.
An Elevated Member Experience, More Education, and Martha Stewart at the AAD 2025 Annual Meeting
Seemal R Desai, MD, FAAD, president of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), emphasized his commitment to enhancing the upcoming 2025 annual meeting by introducing new events and expanding educational offerings to better serve and engage members.