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At the end of ever year, to much fanfare, we present the Dermie awards! Here are this year's categories, nominees, runners-up, and winners! 

The Coolest Thing We Learned

• The Winner! Episode 26: Stories > data. Feldman SR, Huang WW. Steroid phobia isn't reduced by improving patients' knowledge of topical corticosteroids. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2020 Dec. [article]
• Runner-up: Episode 26: Carpal tunnel syndrome affects the nails. Egger A, Tosti A. Carpal tunnel syndrome and associated nail changes: Review and examples from the author's practice. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2020 Dec. [article]
• Other nominees: Episode 29: Find Lisch nodules with your dermatoscope! Gara S, Jones M, Litaiem N, Bacha T, Boukari M, Zeglaoui F. Dermoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing lisch nodules on brown eyes. Int J Dermatol. 2020 Jul [article]; Episode 32: Wound eversion doesn’t matter. Alexanian CC, Zhuang AR, Crispin MK, Armstrong AW, Eisen DB. Wound eversion versus planar closure for wounds on the face or neck: A randomized split-wound comparative effectiveness trial. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2020 Nov. [article]

Most Woke Article

• The Winner! Episode 34: Alopecia and vitiligo Barbie. Shah SFH. "Doll #135 with vitiligo": Are alopecia and vitiligo Barbie worth the hype? Pediatr Dermatol. 2020 Sep. [article]
• Runner-up: Episode 40: Climate change and dermatology. Schachtel A, Boos MD. Pediatric dermatology and climate change: An argument for the pediatric subspecialist as public health advocate. Pediatr Dermatol. 2019 Jul. [article]
• Other nominee: Episode 22: Impostor syndrome is rampant. Regan PA, Shumaker K, Kirby JS. Impostor syndrome in United States dermatology residents. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2020 Aug;83(2):631-633. [article]

Coolest Author Name

• The Winner! Jenny Hu from Episode 18: Transient facial nerve palsy. Chow M, Hu JC. Transient Delayed Facial Nerve Palsy: A Rare Complication of Mohs Micrographic Surgery. Dermatol Surg. 2019 Dec. [article]
• Runner-up: Schneeweiss^2 from Episode 33: Kids with psoriasis--systemics do not increase their (serious) infections. Schneeweiss MC, Huang JT, Wyss R, Schneeweiss S, Merola JF. Serious infection risk in children with psoriasis on systemic treatment: A propensity score-matched population-based study. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2020 Jun. [article]
• Other nominees: Eggenschwiler from Episode 25: Lasers for traumatic tattoos. Eggenschwiler CDC, Dummer R, Imhof L. Laser Treatment of Accidental Tattoos: Experience at a Tertiary Referral Center. Dermatology. 2020 [article]; Picard-Dahan from Episode 31: What's up with COVID toes? Battesti G, El Khalifa J, Abdelhedi N, Ferre V, Bouscarat F, Picard-Dahan C, Brunet-Possenti F, Collin G, Lavaud J, Le Bozec P, Rousselot M, Tournier A, Lheure C, Couvelard A, Hacein-Bey-Abina S, Abina AM, Charpentier C, Mignot S, Nicaise P, Descamps D, Deschamps L, Descamps V. New insights in COVID-19-associated chilblains: A comparative study with chilblain lupus erythematosus. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2020 Oct. [article]

Most Intellectually Interesting Article 

• The Winner! Episode 35: Ivermectin toxicity from ABCB1 mutations. Baudou E, Lespine A, Durrieu G, André F, Gandia P, Durand C, Cunat S. Serious Ivermectin Toxicity and Human ABCB1 Nonsense Mutations. N Engl J Med. 2020 Aug. [article]
• Runner-up: Episode 19: Psoriasis and leaky guts. Ely PH. Is psoriasis a bowel disease? Successful treatment with bile acids and bioflavonoids suggests it is. Clin Dermatol. 2018 May-Jun. [article]
• Other nominees: Episode 20: Basosquamous cell carcinomas are BCCs with ARID1a mutations. Tarapore E, Atwood SX. Defining the Genetics of Basosquamous Carcinoma. J Invest Dermatol. 2019 Nov [article]; Episode 36: OTC immune-boosters worsen autoimmune disease. Chakka S, Concha JSS, Bax CE, Zeidi M, Werth VP. The effects of immunostimulatory herbal supplements on autoimmune skin diseases. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2020 Jun. [article]

 Best COVID-Related Article

• The Winner! Episode 31: What's up with COVID toes? Battesti G, El Khalifa J, Abdelhedi N, Ferre V, Bouscarat F, Picard-Dahan C, Brunet-Possenti F, Collin G, Lavaud J, Le Bozec P, Rousselot M, Tournier A, Lheure C, Couvelard A, Hacein-Bey-Abina S, Abina AM, Charpentier C, Mignot S, Nicaise P, Descamps D, Deschamps L, Descamps V. New insights in COVID-19-associated chilblains: A comparative study with chilblain lupus erythematosus. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2020 Oct. [article]
• Runner-up: Episode 31: The many faces of COVID: cutaneous manifestations. Freeman EE, McMahon DE, Lipoff JB, Rosenbach M, Kovarik C, Desai SR, Harp J, Takeshita J, French LE, Lim HW, Thiers BH, Hruza GJ, Fox LP. The spectrum of COVID-19-associated dermatologic manifestations: An international registry of 716 patients from 31 countries. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2020 Oct. [article]
• Other nominee: Episode 32: CsA: Protective against viruses? Rudnicka L, Glowacka P, Goldust M, Sikora M, Sar-Pomian M, Rakowska A, Samochocki Z, Olszewska M. Cyclosporine therapy during the COVID-19 pandemic. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2020 Aug. [article]

 Coolest Image

(I don't think we can actually include them due to copyright issues, but follow the links to check them out!)

• The Winner! The cushingoid patient from Episode 25: Cushing syndrome from triamcinolone 0.1%. Taylor O, Mejia-Otero JD, Tannin GM, Gordon K. Topical triamcinolone induced Cushing syndrome: A case report. Pediatr Dermatol. 2020 May. [article]
• Runner-up: The western diet graphic from Episode 21: Mice get psoriasis when fed a Western diet. Shi Z, Wu X, Yu S, Huynh M, Jena PK, Nguyen M, Wan YY, Hwang ST. Short-Term Exposure to a Western Diet Induces Psoriasiform Dermatitis by Promoting Accumulation of IL-17A-Producing γδ T Cells. J Invest Dermatol. 2020 Sep. [article]
• Other nominees: Lisch nodules from Episode 29: Find Lisch nodules with your dermatoscope! Gara S, Jones M, Litaiem N, Bacha T, Boukari M, Zeglaoui F. Dermoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing lisch nodules on brown eyes. Int J Dermatol. 2020 Jul [article]; green hair from Episode 30: What causes green hair? Connor CJ, Vidal NY, Liu V. Persistent chlorotrichosis with chronic sun exposure. Cutis. 2020 Feb [article]; fixed food eruption from Episode 33: Fixed food eruption is a thing--and makes you crabby. Gil-Pallares P, Alvarez-Garcia O, González-Moure C, Castro-Murga M, Monteagudo-Sánchez B. Fixed food eruption caused by Maja squinado (European spider crab) in a child. Contact Dermatitis. 2020 Dec. [article]

Grossest Image

(As above re: copyright issues)

• The Winner! Penile calciphylaxis from Episode 25: Retiform purpura review; penile calciphylaxis. Georgesen C, Fox LP, Harp J. Retiform purpura: Workup and therapeutic considerations in select conditions. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2020 Apr. [article]
• Runner-up: Garra rufa fish from Episode 34: Should skin-eating fish treat psoriasis? Shih T, Khan S, Shih S, Khachemoune A. Fish Pedicure: Review of Its Current Dermatology Applications. Cureus. 2020 Jun. [article]
• Other nominees: Hemangioma excision specimen from Episode 24: A new type of congenital hemangioma? Hua C, Wang L, Jin Y, Chen H, Ma G, Gong X, Qiu Y, Yang X, Ying H, Lin X. A case series of tardive expansion congenital hemangioma: A variation of noninvoluting congenital hemangioma or a new hemangiomatous entity? J Am Acad Dermatol. 2020 Feb [article]; HS axilla from Episode 42. The unroofing technique for HS. Brownstone N, Saylor D. Office-Based Surgical Treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa: The Unroofing Technique. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2020 Nov. [article]

 Most Pimpable Article

• The Winner! Episode 26: Melanoma meds review. Jenkins RW, Fisher DE. Treatment of Advanced Melanoma in 2020 and Beyond. J Invest Dermatol. 2020 Apr. [article]
• Runner-up: Episodes 34-38: Emerging contact allergens. Uter W, Werfel T, Lepoittevin JP, White IR. Contact Allergy-Emerging Allergens and Public Health Impact. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2020 Apr. [article]
• Other nominee: Episode 21: Topical sirolimus works okay for vascular anomalies. Dodds M, Tollefson M, Castelo-Soccio L, Garzon MC, Hogeling M, Hook K, Boull C, Maguiness S. Treatment of superficial vascular anomalies with topical sirolimus: A multicenter case series. Pediatr Dermatol. 2020 Mar. [article]

Article Most Helpful in Daily Clinic

• The Winner! Episode 42: po minoxidil works. Randolph M, Tosti A. Oral minoxidil treatment for hair loss: A review of efficacy and safety. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2020 Jul. [article]
• Runner-up: Episode 39: Isotretinoin: 2 months past clearance. Tran PT, Berman HS, Leavitt E, Hogeling M, Cheng CE. Analysis of factors associated with relapse in patients on their second course of isotretinoin for acne vulgaris. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2020 Oct. [article]
• Other nominees: Episode 27: No need to monitor when starting propranolol. Püttgen KB, Hansen LM, Lauren C, Stefanko N, Mathes E, Olsen GM, Tollefson MM, Adams D, Baselga E, Chamlin S, Corey K, Frascari FF, Frieden IJ, Galligan ER, Gupta D, Haggstrom A, Horii K, Hornik CP, Klajn J, Liberman L, Mancini A, Mannschreck D, McGinness A, McCuaig C, Newell B, Nguyen H, Nopper A, Oyesanya T, Powell J, Reynolds M, Rios M, Siegel DH, Ward K, Garzon MC, Frommelt P, Drolet BA. Limited Utility of Repeated Vital Sign Monitoring During Initiation of Oral Propranolol for Complicated Infantile Hemangioma. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2020 Apr [article]; Episode 37: Chopin > injection pain. Sorensen EP, Gu H, Tabacchi M, Council ML. Music Reduces Pain and Anxiety Associated with Local Anesthesia for Dermatologic Procedures: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2020 Sep. [article]

Study I Wish I Had Thought of Myself

• The Winner! Episode 37: Bald movie villains. Kyriakou G, Drivelou V, Glentis A. Villainous hair: ba(l)d to the bone - would they be so evil if they had hair? Br J Dermatol. 2020 Sep 2. [article]
• Runner-up: Episode 19: Brimonidine for alcohol-induced flushing. Yu WY, Lu B, Tan D, Aroyan C, Shinkai K, Leslie KS, Fox LP, Yu S, Neuhaus IM, Grekin RC, Arron ST. Effect of Topical Brimonidine on Alcohol-Induced Flushing in Asian Individuals: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Dermatol. 2020 Feb. [article]
• Other nominees: Episode 22: Dermatology podcasts! Guo LN, Nambudiri VE. The current landscape of dermatology podcasts: A descriptive analysis. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2020 Oct [article]; Episode 36: Botox for androgenetic alopecia. Shon U, Kim MH, Lee DY, Kim SH, Park BC. The effect of intradermal botulinum toxin on androgenetic alopecia and its possible mechanism. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2020 Dec. [article]

Most Impactful Article

• The Winner! Episode 25: Topical CNIs do not cause cancer. Paller AS, Fölster-Holst R, Chen SC, Diepgen TL, Elmets C, Margolis DJ, Pollock BH. No evidence of increased cancer incidence in children using topical tacrolimus for atopic dermatitis. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2020 Aug;83(2):375-381. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2020.03.075. Epub 2020 Apr 1. [article]
• Runner-up: Episode 39: Steroid substitution saves money. Gupta S, Menge T, LaChance A, Mostaghimi A. The potential impact of same-class substitution of topical steroids on health care spending. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2020 Dec. [article]
• Other nominees: Episode 24: Moisturizing babies does not prevent AD. Chalmers JR, Haines RH, Bradshaw LE, Montgomery AA, Thomas KS, Brown SJ, Ridd MJ, Lawton S, Simpson EL, Cork MJ, Sach TH, Flohr C, Mitchell EJ, Swinden R, Tarr S, Davies-Jones S, Jay N, Kelleher MM, Perkin MR, Boyle RJ, Williams HC; BEEP study team. Daily emollient during infancy for prevention of eczema: the BEEP randomised controlled trial. Lancet. 2020 Mar [article]; Episode 40: Biologics don’t worsen Covid in psoriasis. Mahil SK, Dand N, Mason KJ, Yiu ZZN, Tsakok T, Meynell F, Coker B, McAteer H, Moorhead L, Mackenzie T, Rossi MT, Rivera R, Mahe E, Carugno A, Magnano M, Rech G, Balogh EA, Feldman SR, De La Cruz C, Choon SE, Naldi L, Lambert J, Spuls P, Jullien D, Bachelez H, McMahon DE, Freeman EE, Gisondi P, Puig L, Warren RB, Di Meglio P, Langan SM, Capon F, Griffiths CEM, Barker JN, Smith CH; PsoProtect study group. Factors associated with adverse COVID-19 outcomes in patients with psoriasis-insights from a global registry-based study. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2020 Oct. [article]

Best Overall

• The Winner! Episode 22: What's the best psoriasis biologic? Armstrong AW, Puig L, Joshi A, Skup M, Williams D, Li J, Betts KA, Augustin M. Comparison of Biologics and Oral Treatments for Plaque Psoriasis: A Meta-analysis. JAMA Dermatol. 2020 Mar. [article]
• Runner-up: Episode 29: COVID pts are bald. Wambier CG, Vaño-Galván S, McCoy J, Gomez-Zubiaur A, Herrera S, Hermosa-Gelbard Á, Moreno-Arrones OM, Jiménez-Gómez N, González-Cantero A, Fonda-Pascual P, Segurado-Miravalles G, Shapiro J, Pérez-García B, Goren A. Androgenetic alopecia present in the majority of patients hospitalized with COVID-19: The "Gabrin sign". J Am Acad Dermatol. 2020 Aug. [article]
• Other nominees: Episode 32: Would eversion doesn't matter. Alexanian CC, Zhuang AR, Crispin MK, Armstrong AW, Eisen DB. Wound eversion versus planar closure for wounds on the face or neck: A randomized split-wound comparative effectiveness trial. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2020 Nov [article]; Episodes 34-38: Emerging contact allergens. Uter W, Werfel T, Lepoittevin JP, White IR. Contact Allergy-Emerging Allergens and Public Health Impact. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2020 Apr. [article]

In episode 16, we mentioned that Luke keeps his articles on an iPad, and the software he uses has the ability to place a GOLD STAR on the files, marking them as "Favorites." Here they are! (Note: Luke is a pediatric dermatologist, so that may explain some bias.)

• A predictive model for lower extremity cellulitis (the ALT-70).  Raff AB, Weng QY, Cohen JM, Gunasekera N, Okhovat JP, Vedak P, Joyce C, Kroshinsky D, Mostaghimi A. A predictive model for diagnosis of lower extremity cellulitis: A cross-sectional study. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2017 Apr;76(4):618-625.e2. [article]
• Chronic urticaria in kids.  Zitelli KB, Cordoro KM. Evidence-based evaluation and management of chronic urticaria in children. Pediatr Dermatol. 2011 Nov-Dec;28(6):629-39. [article]
• Congenital melanocytic nevus syndrome.  Waelchli R, Aylett SE, Atherton D, Thompson DJ, Chong WK, Kinsler VA. Classification of neurological abnormalities in children with congenital melanocytic naevus syndrome identifies magnetic resonance imaging as the best predictor of clinical outcome. Br J Dermatol. 2015 Sep;173(3):739-50. [article]
• Cosmeceutical review. (Discussed in episode 16.)  Tetali B, Fahs FM, Mehregan D. Popular over-the-counter cosmeceutical ingredients and their clinical efficacy. Int J Dermatol. 2019 Nov 20. [article]
• Emollients prevent atopic dermatitis.  Simpson EL, Chalmers JR, Hanifin JM, Thomas KS, Cork MJ, McLean WH, Brown SJ, Chen Z, Chen Y, Williams HC. Emollient enhancement of the skin barrier from birth offers effective atopic dermatitis prevention. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014 Oct;134(4):818-23. [article]
• Cyclosporine for SJS/TEN.  González-Herrada C, Rodríguez-Martín S, Cachafeiro L, Lerma V, González O, Lorente JA, Rodríguez-Miguel A, González-Ramos J, Roustan G, Ramírez E, Bellón T, de Abajo FJ; PIELenRed Therapeutic Management Working Group. Cyclosporine Use in  Epidermal Necrolysis Is Associated with an Important Mortality Reduction: Evidence from Three Different Approaches. J Invest Dermatol. 2017 Oct;137(10):2092-2100. [article]
• Atorvastatin for HS.  Kuo KY, Cho HG, Sarin KY. Identification of Atorvastatin for Moderate to Severe Hidradenitis through Drug Repositioning Using Public Gene
  Expression Datasets. J Invest Dermatol. 2018 May;138(5):1209-1212. [article]
• Longitudinal melanonychia review. (Discussed in demo episode 3.) Ko D, Oromendia C, Scher R, Lipner SR. Retrospective single-center study evaluating clinical and dermoscopic features of longitudinal melanonychia, ABCDEF criteria, and risk of malignancy. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2019 May;80(5):1272-1283. [article]
• Papular urticaria.  Hernandez RG, Cohen BA. Insect bite-induced hypersensitivity and the SCRATCH principles: a new approach to papular urticaria. Pediatrics. 2006
  Jul;118(1):e189-96. [article]
• Short courses of po steroids have side effects. (Discussed in episode 9.)  Waljee AK, Rogers MA, Lin P, Singal AG, Stein JD, Marks RM, Ayanian JZ, Nallamothu BK. Short term use of oral corticosteroids and related harms among adults in the United States: population based cohort study. BMJ. 2017 Apr 12;357:j1415. [article]
• Pregnancy and dermatology meds.  Tyler KH, Zirwas MJ. Pregnancy and dermatologic therapy. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2013 Apr;68(4):663-671. [article]
• PWS and Sturge-Weber risk.  Waelchli R, Aylett SE, Robinson K, Chong WK, Martinez AE, Kinsler VA. New vascular classification of port-wine stains: improving prediction of Sturge-Weber risk. Br J Dermatol. 2014 Oct;171(4):861-7. [article]
• Soak and smear.  Gutman AB, Kligman AM, Sciacca J, James WD. Soak and smear: a standard technique revisited. Arch Dermatol. 2005 Dec;141(12):1556-9. [article]
• Spinal dysraphism markers.  Sewell MJ, Chiu YE, Drolet BA. Neural tube dysraphism: review of cutaneous markers and imaging. Pediatr Dermatol. 2015 Mar-Apr;32(2):161-70. [article]
• Sturge-Weber syndrome screening.  Zallmann M, Mackay MT, Leventer RJ, Ditchfield M, Bekhor PS, Su JC. Retrospective review of screening for Sturge-Weber syndrome with brain magnetic resonance imaging and electroencephalography in infants with high-risk port-wine stains. Pediatr Dermatol. 2018 Sep;35(5):575-581. [article]
• Toilet seat dermatitis.  Litvinov IV, Sugathan P, Cohen BA. Recognizing and treating toilet-seat contact dermatitis in children. Pediatrics. 2010 Feb;125(2):e419-22. [article]
• Topical corticosteroid withdrawal.  Hajar T, Leshem YA, Hanifin JM, Nedorost ST, Lio PA, Paller AS, Block J, Simpson EL; (the National Eczema Association Task Force). A systematic review of topical corticosteroid withdrawal ("steroid addiction") in patients with atopic dermatitis and other dermatoses. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2015 Mar;72(3):541-549.e2. [article]
• Urticaria multiforme.  Shah KN, Honig PJ, Yan AC. "Urticaria multiforme": a case series and review of acute annular urticarial hypersensitivity syndromes in children. Pediatrics. 2007 May;119(5):e1177-83. [article]