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At the end of ever year, to much fanfare, we present the Dermie awards! Here are this 2021's categories, nominees, runners-up, and winners!
The Coolest Thing We Learned

• The Winner! Episode 66: Treat AD with your own bacteria.  Nakatsuji T, Gallo RL, Shafiq F, Tong Y, Chun K, Butcher AM, Cheng JY, Hata TR. Use of Autologous Bacteriotherapy to Treat Staphylococcus aureus in Patients With Atopic Dermatitis: A Randomized Double-blind Clinical Trial. JAMA Dermatol. 2021 Jun 16;157(8):978–82. [article]
• Runner-up: Episode 57:  Behavioral economics for dermatology.  Woodbury MJ, Cohen JM, Merola JF, Perez-Chada LM. Leveraging behavioral economics to promote treatment adherence: A primer for the practicing dermatologist. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2021 Jun 5:S0190-9622(21)01086-0. [article]
• Other nominees: Episode 46:  Demodicosis in children.  Douglas A, Zaenglein AL. A case series of demodicosis in children. Pediatr Dermatol. 2019 Sep;36(5):651-654. [article]; Episode 63:  BASCULE syndrome.  El Nemnom P, Lauwerys B, Marot L, Tennstedt D, Dekeuleneer V. Bier anemic spots, cyanosis, and urticaria-like eruption (BASCULE) syndrome: Report of two new cases and literature review. Pediatr Dermatol. 2020 Sep;37(5):864-867. [article]

 Most Zeitgeistian Article

• The Winner! Episode 64:  Cannabinoids for itch.  Morin CB, Raef HS, Elmariah SB. Neuropathic itch treated with oral cannabinoids: A case series. JAAD Case Rep. 2021 Sep 20;17:38-42. [article]
• Runner-up: Episode 53:  Covid vaccine cutaneous reactions.  McMahon DE, Amerson E, Rosenbach M, Lipoff JB, Moustafa D, Tyagi A, Desai SR, French LE, Lim HW, Thiers BH, Hruza GJ, Blumenthal KG, Fox LP, Freeman EE. Cutaneous reactions reported after Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination: A registry-based study of 414 cases. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2021 Jul;85(1):46-55. [article]
• Other nominees: Episode 57:  Behavioral economics for dermatology.  Woodbury MJ, Cohen JM, Merola JF, Perez-Chada LM. Leveraging behavioral economics to promote treatment adherence: A primer for the practicing dermatologist. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2021 Jun 5:S0190-9622(21)01086-0. [article] Episode 59: Dermatology memes. Kyriakou G, Glentis A. Meme This: The Memetic Replication of Dermatologist Stereotype through the World Wide Web. Skinmed. 2021 Apr 1;19(2):97-98. [article] Episode 66:  Unibrows.  Kyriakou G. Synophrys: The societal implications of the bad ol' unibrow. Clin Dermatol. 2021 Jul-Aug;39(4):738-742. doi: 10.1016/j.clindermatol.2020.10.023. Epub 2020 Nov 1. [article]

Coolest Author Name

• The Winners!  Curt W Burger from Episode 46:  Pediatric LS&A persists beyond childhood.  Morrel B, van Eersel R, Burger CW, Bramer WM, Ten Kate-Booij MJ, van der Avoort IAM, Pasmans SGMA. The long-term clinical consequences of juvenile vulvar lichen sclerosus: A systematic review. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2020 Feb;82(2):469-477. [article] and Jacob Beer from Episode 51:  Teledermatology pros and cons. Hadeler E, Beer J, Nouri K. The influence of teledermatology on health care access and equity. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2021 Apr;84(4):e219-e220. [article]
• Runner-up: Eden Lake from Episode 63:  SJS sequelae: Physical and psychological.  Hoffman M, Chansky PB, Bashyam AR, Boettler MA, Challa N, Dominguez A, Estupinan B, Gupta R, Hennessy K, Huckell SN, Hylwa-Deufel S, Karikari NA, Keller JJ, Kroshinsky D, Kullberg SA, Lake E, Lee KJ, Martinez E, Michels K, Mostaghimi A, Murphy W, Nutan F, Osler M, Pahalyants V, Patel T, Seminario-Vidal L, Strowd LC, Trinidad J, Vaudreuil A, Voller LM, Micheletti RG. Long-term Physical and Psychological Outcomes of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome/Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis. JAMA Dermatol. 2021 Jun 1;157(6):712-715. [article]
• Other nominees:  M E Lacouture from Episodes 44, 45, & 46:  Lacouture ME, Sibaud V, Gerber PA, van den Hurk C, Fernández-Peñas P, Santini D, Jahn F, Jordan K; ESMO Guidelines Committee. Prevention and management of dermatological toxicities related to anticancer agents: ESMO Clinical Practice Guidelines☆. Ann Oncol. 2021 Feb;32(2):157-170.  [article]; Jeffrey Z Hu from Episode 45:  TNF-inhibitor-induced psoriasis.  Mazloom SE, Yan D, Hu JZ, Ya J, Husni ME, Warren CB, Fernandez AP. TNF-α inhibitor-induced psoriasis: A decade of experience at the Cleveland Clinic. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2020 Dec;83(6):1590-1598. [article] X Hu from Episode 47:  Aplasia cutis congenita.  Humphrey SR, Hu X, Adamson K, Schaus A, Jensen JN, Drolet B. A practical approach to the evaluation and treatment of an infant with aplasia cutis congenita. J Perinatol. 2018 Feb;38(2):110-117. [article] Melissa Laughter from Episode 55: Derm lifestyle modifications. Hu S, Anand P, Laughter M, Maymone MBC, Dellavalle RP. Holistic dermatology: An evidence-based review of modifiable lifestyle factor associations with dermatologic disorders. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2020 Apr 29:S0190-9622(20)30724-6. [article]

Most Intellectually Interesting Article 

• The Winner! Episode 59:  Lisinopril for COVID-induced filler swelling.  Munavalli GG, Knutsen-Larson S, Lupo MP, Geronemus RG. Oral angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors for treatment of delayed inflammatory reaction to dermal hyaluronic acid fillers following COVID-19 vaccination-a model for inhibition of angiotensin II-induced cutaneous inflammation. JAAD Case Rep. 2021 Apr;10:63-68. [article]
• Runner-up: Episode 53:  Topical steroids positively impact biomarkers.  McAleer MA, Jakasa I, Stefanovic N, McLean WHI, Kezic S, Irvine AD. Topical corticosteroids normalize both skin and systemic inflammatory markers in infant atopic dermatitis. Br J Dermatol. 2021 Jul;185(1):153-163. [article]
• Other nominee: Episode 62:  Topical sirolimus for nevus sebaceous and epidermal nevus.  Zhou AG, Antaya RJ. Topical sirolimus therapy for nevus sebaceus and epidermal nevus: A case series. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2021 Aug 21:S0190-9622(21)02365-3. [article]

Most Thought-Provoking Article

• The Winner! Episode 47:  Steroid addiction with Dr. Peter Lio. Hwang J, Lio PA. Topical corticosteroid withdrawal ('steroid addiction'): an update of a systematic review. J Dermatolog Treat. 2021 Feb 4:1-6. [article]
• Runner-up: Episode 46:  Topical metformin for CCCA.  Araoye EF, Thomas JAL, Aguh CU. Hair regrowth in 2 patients with recalcitrant central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia after use of topical metformin. JAAD Case Rep. 2020 Jan 22;6(2):106-108.  [article]
• Other nominees: Episode 59:  Collagenase for cellulite.  Kaufman-Janette J, Joseph JH, Kaminer MS, Clark J, Fabi SG, Gold MH, Goldman MP, Katz BE, Peddy K, Schlessinger J, Young VL, Davis M, Hurley D, Liu G, McLane MP, Vijayan S, Bass LS. Collagenase Clostridium Histolyticum-aaes for the Treatment of Cellulite in Women: Results From Two Phase 3 Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trials. Dermatol Surg. 2021 May 1;47(5):649-656. [article] Episode 60:  CBT for AD. Hedman-Lagerlöf E, Fust J, Axelsson E, Bonnert M, Lalouni M, Molander O, Agrell P, Bergman A, Lindefors N, Bradley M. Internet-Delivered Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Atopic Dermatitis: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Dermatol. 2021 Jul 1;157(7):796-804. [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!  Episode 61:  Cupping and ancient coins. Ashton R, Nocivin I, Ashton RH, Levell N. Cupping on ancient Greek coins: A numismatic case series and its relationship to dermatology. Clin Dermatol. 2021 Mar-Apr;39(2):344-347. [article]
• Runner-up: Episode 58:  Xanthomatous nevus. Corbeddu M, El Hachem M, Stracuzzi A, Carnevale C, Alaggio R, Diociaiuti A. Xanthomatous nevus: A potential new entity. JAAD Case Rep. 2021 Mar 27;11:117-119. [article]
• Other nominees: Episode 61:  SDRIFE from acetaminophen. Lugović-Mihić L, Duvančić T, Vučić M, Situm M, Kolić M, Mihić J. SDRIFE (baboon syndrome) due to paracetamol: case report. Acta Dermatovenerol Croat. 2013;21(2):113-7. PMID: 24001419 [article]; Episode 64:  The best dermoscopy signs of melanoma. Williams NM, Rojas KD, Reynolds JM, Kwon D, Shum-Tien J, Jaimes N. Assessment of Diagnostic Accuracy of Dermoscopic Structures and Patterns Used in Melanoma Detection: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. JAMA Dermatol. 2021 Sep 1;157(9):1078-1088. [article]; Episode 64:  Skin markings absent in malignancies.  Manci R, Marchetti MA, Dusza SW, Dauscher M, Marghoob AA. Skin markings to differentiate benign from malignant lesions: A prospective observational study. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2021 Aug 19:S0190-9622(21)02346-X. [article]

Grossest Image(As above re: copyright issues)

• The Winner! Episode 66:  Tadalafil for flap necrosis.  Matin T, Seyffert J, Katz B, Rivlin D. Tadalafil to improve cutaneous flap perfusion in smokers: A case series and literature review. JAAD Case Rep. 2021 Jun 6;15:126-128.. [article]
• Runner-up: Episode 47:  Necrotizing neutrophilic dermatosis.  Sanchez IM, Lowenstein S, Johnson KA, Babik J, Haag C, Keller JJ, Ortega-Loayza AG, Cohen J, McCalmont TH, Demer AM, Mansh MD, Hylwa SA, Liu J, Shinkai K. Clinical Features of Neutrophilic Dermatosis Variants Resembling Necrotizing Fasciitis. JAMA Dermatol. 2019 Jan 1;155(1):79-84. [article]
• Other nominees:  Scurvy hairs in Episode 44: OTC hair supplements.  Adelman MJ, Bedford LM, Potts GA. Clinical efficacy of popular oral hair growth supplement ingredients. Int J Dermatol. 2021 Oct;60(10):1199-1210. [article]; grossest mental image from Episode 54.  Fecal transplant for AA. Xie WR, Yang XY, Xia HH, Wu LH, He XX. Hair regrowth following fecal microbiota transplantation in an elderly patient with alopecia areata: A case report and review of the literature. World J Clin Cases. 2019 Oct 6;7(19):3074-3081. [article]

Most Pimpable Article

• The Winner! Episode 48 & 49:  Nutraceutical-drug interactions. Hadeler EK, Maderal AD. Drug interactions of natural supplements in dermatology: a review. Int J Dermatol. 2021 Oct;60(10):1183-1189. [article]
• Runner-up: Episodes 57, 58, & 61:  Natural products for AD.  Wu S, Pang Y, He Y, Zhang X, Peng L, Guo J, Zeng J. A comprehensive review of natural products against atopic dermatitis: Flavonoids, alkaloids, terpenes, glycosides and other compounds. Biomed Pharmacother. 2021 Aug;140:111741. [article]
• Other nominees: Episode 48:  Psoriasis + PRP = CAPE. Craiglow BG, Boyden LM, Hu R, Virtanen M, Su J, Rodriguez G, McCarthy C, Luna P, Larralde M, Humphrey S, Holland KE, Hogeling M, Hidalgo-Matlock B, Ferrari B, Fernandez-Faith E, Drolet B, Cordoro KM, Bowcock AM, Antaya RJ, Ashack K, Ashack RJ, Lifton RP, Milstone LM, Paller AS, Choate KA. CARD14-associated papulosquamous eruption: A spectrum including features of psoriasis and pityriasis rubra pilaris. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2018 Sep;79(3):487-494. [article] Episode 50:  VEXAS Syndrome. Beck DB, Grayson PC, et al. Somatic Mutations in UBA1 and Severe Adult-Onset Autoinflammatory Disease. N Engl J Med. 2020 Dec 31;383(27):2628-2638. [article]

Article Most Helpful in Daily Clinic

• The Winner! Episode 53:  Suture cosmesis.  Chao K, Elsensohn AN, Singh G, Jiang SIB. Suture materials and techniques for optimal cutaneous wound cosmesis: A systematic review. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2021 Apr 21:S0190-9622(21)00838-0. [article]
• Runner-up: Episode 46:  Demodicosis in children.  Douglas A, Zaenglein AL. A case series of demodicosis in children. Pediatr Dermatol. 2019 Sep;36(5):651-654. [article]
• Other nominees: Episode 44:  Timolol for wounds.  Cahn BA, Kaur R, Hirt PA, Tchanque-Fossuo C, Dahle SE, Kirsner RS, Isseroff RR, Lev-Tov H. Use of Topical Timolol Maleate as Re-Epithelialization Agent for Treatment of Recalcitrant Wounds of Varying Etiologies. J Drugs Dermatol. 2020 Dec 1;19(12):1252-1256. [article]; Episode 44:  OTC hair supplements.  Adelman MJ, Bedford LM, Potts GA. Clinical efficacy of popular oral hair growth supplement ingredients. Int J Dermatol. 2021 Oct;60(10):1199-1210. [article] Episode 57:  Sheryll’s triple threat for diaper dermatitis.  Liu D, Marquis K, Whitsitt J, Ahmed S, Rajpara A, Aires D. Significant cost savings from home-compounded Greer's goo. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2021 Aug;85(2):e65. [article] Episode 65:  Imaging in neurocutaneous disorders. Steele L, Shipman AR. Neuroimaging in infants and children in select neurocutaneous disorders. Clin Exp Dermatol. 2021 Apr;46(3):438-443. [article] Episode 67: The ALT-70: Predicting lower extremity cellulitis. 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]

Study I Wish I Had Thought of Myself

• The Winner! Episode 56: Videogame dermatoses. Kyriakou G, Glentis A. Skin in the game: Video-game-related cutaneous pathologies in adolescents. Int J Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2021 Jun;8(2):68-75. [article]
• Runner-up: Episode 52: Microneedling: Insulin better than PRP.  Pawar M, Singh M. Microneedling with autologous platelet-rich plasma versus microneedling with topical insulin in the treatment of postacne atrophic scars: A simultaneous split-face comparative study. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2021 Mar;84(3):810-811. [article]
• Other nominees: Episode 58:  Deoxycholic acid for lipomas. Santiago-Vázquez M, Michelen-Gómez EA, Carrasquillo-Bonilla D, Carrasquillo OY, Cruz A. Intralesional deoxycholic acid: A potential therapeutic alternative for the treatment of lipomas arising in the face. JAAD Case Rep. 2021 May 26;13:112-114. [article]; Episode 61:  Physician attire. Xun H, Chen J, Sun AH, Jenny HE, Liang F, Steinberg JP. Public Perceptions of Physician Attire and Professionalism in the US. JAMA Netw Open. 2021 Jul 1;4(7):e2117779. [article] Episode 68: Injectable doxycycline for baggy eyelids. Godfrey KJ, Kally P, Dunbar KE, Campbell AA, Callahan AB, Lo C, Freund R, Lisman RD. Doxycycline Injection for Sclerotherapy of Lower Eyelid Festoons and Malar Edema: Preliminary Results. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. 2019 Sep/Oct;35(5):474-477. [article]

Most Impactful Article

• The Winner! Episode 55:  Short-term po steroids carry risks in children. Yao TC, Wang JY, Chang SM, Chang YC, Tsai YF, Wu AC, Huang JL, Tsai HJ. Association of Oral Corticosteroid Bursts With Severe Adverse Events in Children. JAMA Pediatr. 2021 Jul 1;175(7):723-729. [article]
• Runner-up: Episode 50:  Antihistamines: Scary in the elderly? Grinnell M, Price KN, Shah A, Butler DC. Antihistamine safety in older adult dermatologic patients. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2021 Jan 17:S0190-9622(21)00172-9. [article]
• Other nominees: Episode 45:  TNF inhibitor induced psoriasis.  Mazloom SE, Yan D, Hu JZ, Ya J, Husni ME, Warren CB, Fernandez AP. TNF-α inhibitor-induced psoriasis: A decade of experience at the Cleveland Clinic. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2020 Dec;83(6):1590-1598. [article]; Episode 46: Pediatric LS&A persists beyond childhood. Morrel B, van Eersel R, Burger CW, Bramer WM, Ten Kate-Booij MJ, van der Avoort IAM, Pasmans SGMA. The long-term clinical consequences of juvenile vulvar lichen sclerosus: A systematic review. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2020 Feb;82(2):469-477. [article]

Best Overall

• The Winner! Episode 56: Gene expression profiles.  Grossman D, Swetter SM, et al. Prognostic Gene Expression Profiling in Cutaneous Melanoma: Identifying the Knowledge Gaps and Assessing the Clinical Benefit. JAMA Dermatol. 2020 Sep 1;156(9):1004-1011. [article]
• Runner-up: Episode 45: Psoriasis Tx improves mortality. Langley RG, Poulin Y, Srivastava B, Lafferty KP, Fakharzadeh S, Langholff W, Augustin M. Reduced risk of mortality associated with systemic psoriasis treatment in the Psoriasis Longitudinal Assessment and Registry (PSOLAR): A nested case-control analysis. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2021 Jan;84(1):60-69. [article]
• Other nominees: Episode 52: Melanoma biomarkers. Deacon DC, Smith EA, Judson-Torres RL. Molecular Biomarkers for Melanoma Screening, Diagnosis and Prognosis: Current State and Future Prospects. Front Med (Lausanne). 2021 Apr 16;8:642380. [article]; Episode 55: Short-term po steroids carry risks in children.  Yao TC, Wang JY, Chang SM, Chang YC, Tsai YF, Wu AC, Huang JL, Tsai HJ. Association of Oral Corticosteroid Bursts With Severe Adverse Events in Children. JAMA Pediatr. 2021 Jul 1;175(7):723-729. [article]

In episode 17 (timestamp 52:08), we presented a number of AWARDS that we invented, perhaps called the Dermies! Here are the winners!

• The Coolest Thing We Learned: Dogs can smell melanoma!  Srivastava R, John JJ, Reilly C, John AM, Rao BK. Sniffing out malignant melanoma: a case of canine olfactory detection. Cutis. 2019 Sep;104(3):E4-E6. [article] [from episode 13]
• Most Intellectually Interesting Article.  PADI3 mutations are involved in CCCA.  Malki L, Sarig O, Romano MT, Méchin MC, Peled A, Pavlovsky M, Warshauer E, Samuelov L, Uwakwe L, Briskin V, Mohamad J, Gat A, Isakov O, Rabinowitz T, Shomron N, Adir N, Simon M, McMichael A, Dlova NC, Betz RC, Sprecher E. Variant PADI3 in Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia. N Engl J Med. 2019 Feb 28;380(9):833-841. [article] [from episode 3]
• Most Pimpable Article.  Cosmeceutical Review.  Tetali B, Fahs FM, Mehregan D. Popular over-the-counter cosmeceutical ingredients and their clinical efficacy. Int J Dermatol. 2019 Nov 20. [article] [from episode 16]
• Article Most Helpful in Daily Clinic.  Oral minoxidil for androgenetic alopecia.  Jimenez-Cauhe J, Saceda-Corralo D, Rodrigues-Barata R, Hermosa-Gelbard A, Moreno-Arrones OM, Fernandez-Nieto D, Vaño-Galvan S. Effectiveness and safety of low-dose oral minoxidil in male androgenetic alopecia. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2019 Aug;81(2):648-649. [article] [from episode 1]
• Coolest Author Name.  Pernille Lindsø  Andersen!  Nielsen RM, Lindsø Andersen P, Sigsgaard V, Theut Riis P, Jemec GB. Pain perception in patients with hidradenitis suppurativa. Br J Dermatol. 2020 Jan;182(1):166-174. [article] [from episode 7]
• Coolest Photograph.  Porokeratoses responding to cholesterol/lovastatin ointment.  Atzmony L, Lim YH, Hamilton C, Leventhal JS, Wagner A, Paller AS, Choate KA. Topical cholesterol/lovastatin for the treatment of porokeratosis: A pathogenesis-directed therapy. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2020 Jan;82(1):123-131. [article] [from episode 17]
• Grossest Photograph.  Oral hemorrhage in SJS/TEN.  Adams L, Creamer D. Controlling oral hemorrhages in Steven-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2020 Jan;82(1):e3-e4. [article] [from episode 17]
• Most Impactful Article.  Sunscreens get absorbed into your blood.   Matta MK, Zusterzeel R, Pilli NR, Patel V, Volpe DA, Florian J, Oh L, Bashaw E, Zineh I, Sanabria C, Kemp S, Godfrey A, Adah S, Coelho S, Wang J, Furlong LA, Ganley C, Michele T, Strauss DG. Effect of Sunscreen Application Under Maximal Use Conditions on Plasma Concentration of Sunscreen Active Ingredients: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA. 2019 Jun 4;321(21):2082-2091. [article] [from episode 3]
• Study I Wish I Had Thought of Myself.  Tattoo inks.  Liszewski W, Warshaw EM. Pigments in American tattoo inks and their propensity to elicit allergic contact dermatitis. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2019 Aug;81(2):379-385. [article] [from episode 12]