Dermatology

The GW Department of Dermatology had a significant presence at the 2019 ODAC – Dermatology, Aesthetic, and Surgical Conference.

Adam Friedman, MD, has been named interim chair of the GW Department of Dermatology

Adam Friedman, MD, professor of dermatology, spoke to The Wall Street Journal for an article about the new trend of wearing makeup to work out.

Elizabeth Tanzi, MD, associate clinical profesor of dermatology, spoke to Glamour for an article on what to do when fighting acne.

A. Yasmine Kirkorian, MD, assistant professor of dermatology and of pediatrics, spoke to U.S. News & World Report for an article about hyperhidrosis.

A paper Oncology Issues journal paper, published by Adam Friedman, MD, director of translational research in the Department of Dermatology at SMHS, and MD student Stephanie Kao, is part of an effort to raise awareness of supportive oncodermatology.

A team from GW led by Adam Friedman, MD, reviewed 35 studies on treatments for prurigo nodularis.

Researchers at SMHS found dermatologists are interested in learning more about and recommending therapeutic cannabinoids to patients.

Dermatology resident Angelo Landriscina, MD, of the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, presented research during a mentoring session as part of his role as a 2018 DermMentors Resident of Distinction.

Researchers from the GW Cancer Center published in JAMA Dermatology on the efficacy of preventative strategies for adverse effects of taxane-based chemotherapy.