Derma Care Access Network

08/19/2026

Hear from the Marcos family as they open up about the barriers many people with alopecia areata face, and why patient advocacy matters for improving awareness and access.

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08/12/2026

Barriers to patient access in dermatological care include:

🔹Misclassification of skin diseases as “cosmetic”
🔹Copay accumulators
🔹Step therapy

Read more in DCAN & the Coalition of Skin Diseases' briefing report: https://bit.ly/4vWBBgU

08/06/2026

The National Alopecia Areata Foundation wants to hear from you. In 2026, CMS clarified that Medicare Part D plans should cover FDA-approved JAK inhibitors for severe alopecia areata, but some patients still face denials and delays.

If you or someone you know has Medicare Part D and has been denied coverage, share your experience:

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08/05/2026

? and are dermatological health conditions that have medical consequences that extend far beyond changes to physical appearance.

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07/29/2026

aims to cut expenses for insurance companies, but the cost to patients with skin conditions is just too high.

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07/27/2026

Watch Lucy and Stephanie Marcos discuss the personal and emotional impact of , from childhood diagnosis to the challenges of accessing appropriate care: https://bit.ly/4hhqv29

07/22/2026

While the interconnectedness between eczema – a chronic inflammatory skin disease – and mental health conditions – notably anxiety and depression – is indisputable, it is also manageable.

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While the interconnectedness between eczema – a chronic inflammatory skin disease – and mental health conditions – notably anxiety and depression – is indisputable, it is also manageable.

07/20/2026

Health plans should keep stable patients on their prescribed medication.

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07/16/2026

The Derma Care Access Network works to advance public policies and practices that promote accelerated innovation and improved access to treatments for persons living with varying skin conditions and diseases.

Interested in becoming a member? Learn more: https://bit.ly/4cCHJmR

07/07/2026

? Skin cancer strikes one in five Americans and accounts for one-third of all U.S. cancer diagnoses. But, skin cancer is “cancer that patients can see,” and when detected early, it’s highly treatable.

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Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer. It strikes one in five Americans and accounts for one-third of all U.S. cancer diagnoses. But, skin cancer is “cancer that patients can see,” and when detected early, it’s highly treatable.