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Calling all investigators, practitioners, and academics!

Dermatology Focus™ is published quarterly by the Dermatology Foundation®. As a vital component of the Foundation’s educational program, the digital magazine communicates the latest developments in all aspects of the specialty and Foundation news.

Practitioners, academic and non-physician clinicians, residents, and anyone interested in dermatology will find something intriguing to read.

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The Fall 2025 Edition

EDITORIAL

Sewon Kang, MD, chair of the Department of Dermatology at Johns Hopkins University and vice president of the Dermatology Foundation® board.
Sewon Kang, MD, chair of the Department of Dermatology at Johns Hopkins University and vice president of the Dermatology Foundation® board.

Dr. Sewon Kang believes that sustaining dermatology’s future requires intentional investment in young faculty—ensuring the field remains both science-driven and patient-centered. He emphasizes that the Dermatology Foundation’s early-career funding not only helps young investigators thrive but also fuels the innovation essential to the specialty’s progress. Read more. 

SCIENCE

Melanonychia and the Study of Nail Diseases

For more than 35 years, Dr. Judith Domínguez-Cherit has advanced the diagnosis and treatment of nail diseases, particularly melanonychia and subungual melanoma. Her work is transforming clinical practice in Latin America and beyond. Read more.

Despite limited research funding in Mexico, Dr. Domínguez-Cherit continues to educate both professionals and the public on early detection of nail melanoma.
Despite limited research funding in Mexico, Dr. Domínguez-Cherit continues to educate both professionals and the public on early detection of nail melanoma.

DF HONORARY AWARDS

From occupational dermatology breakthroughs to advocating for patient safety in the AI era, James S. Taylor’s work has shaped care, research, and education for over 50 years.
From occupational dermatology breakthroughs to advocating for patient safety in the AI era, James S. Taylor’s work has shaped care, research, and education for over 50 years.

Dr. James Taylor, the 2025 recipient of the DF Practitioner of the Year Award, Dr. James Taylor, reflects on his pioneering work in occupational dermatology, landmark studies on toxic exposures, and ongoing leadership in mentoring, patient safety, and the future role of AI in medicine. Read more. 

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