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Why Dermanities?
The emphasis of Dermanities will be on patient care, physician experiences, and the interplay of medicine with the social & psychological sciences.

Dermanities was launched in December of 2002 by Benjamin Barankin, MD & David J. Elpern, MD based on the lack of coverage of the humanities and patient care in the dermatology literature. While there are countless dermatology journals globally, there are none that consistently address this important area.

Through essays, humor, poetry, and the shared collective wisdom of the global community, AHD and Dermanities aim to enrich the dermatologic and medical community.

The Dermanities journal is a free, online journal. The editorial & advisory board of the journal will be a global selection of medical students, residents, dermatologists & other physicians, allied health professionals, & patients.

The AHD & Dermanities rely on the submissions & contributions of its readership. We encourage ideas, essays, poems, & humor, as well as evidence-based papers relating to the humanities and the interaction with medical practice.

We are asking those who support this concept to voluntarily make a donation of $25 or more. Please contact us at dermanities@yahoo.com for more information.