Assessment of Topical Corticosteroid Prescribing, Counseling, and Communication Among Dermatologists and Pharmacists.

Importance: Topical corticosteroids (TCs) are common treatments for many dermatologic conditions. Anecdotal experience and literature suggest that dermatologists and pharmacists differ in their beliefs about TCs and approach to TC counseling, creating the opportunity for patient confusion.

Objective: To examine interprofessional practice gaps between dermatologists and pharmacists with regard to how each group views TCs, counsels patients on TC use, and communicates modifications to TC prescriptions.

Assessment of Percentage of Women in the Dermatology Workforce Presenting at American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meetings, 1992-2017.

This study assesses the percentage of female speakers at American Academy of Dermatology conferences from 1992 through 2017 and compares it with the overall percentages of board-certified female dermatologists.