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Advocating for patient access to optimal dermatological care.

The Derma Care Access Network sponsors educational initiatives and advocacy programs designed to encourage informed policymaking about the benefits of access to approved therapies and appropriate clinical care.

10/14/2026

? Many patients covered by Medicaid and TRICARE cannot access their medications because is misclassified as a cosmetic condition.

Learn more about inconsistent classification in vitiligo:
https://bit.ly/4crUMH1

10/08/2026

October is !

? More than 30 million Americans live with atopic dermatitis or another form of eczema. It can affect sleep, work and mental health.

Treatment options only matter when patients can access them.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4i6lQAa

10/07/2026

and are systemic, immune-mediated conditions, not cosmetic concerns.

Yet when misclassified, patients on Medicare, Medicaid and TRICARE too often see medically necessary treatment delayed or denied.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4hCNSDp

09/29/2026

: DCAN hosted a webinar discussing the burden of from the clinician perspective, followed by an analysis of the current Medicare & Medicaid coverage landscape for those living with the condition.

Watch to learn more this : https://bit.ly/4saxD2m

09/22/2026

When health plans misclassify as cosmetic, there are direct and harmful consequences, such as:

🔵 Denied coverage for evidence-based therapies
🔵 Delayed treatment
🔵 Increased emotional & psychological distress

Read more this : https://bit.ly/4hCNSDp

09/17/2026

is often misunderstood as a cosmetic condition despite its autoimmune pathology and chronic nature.

Read more in DCAN's policy brief this : https://bit.ly/3PGlqFd

09/15/2026

Today is World Lymphoma Awareness Day. DCAN stands with the cutaneous lymphoma community and the organizations working to raise awareness.

Cutaneous lymphomas are rare cancers of the skin's lymphocytes. Diagnosis is often delayed by years because early symptoms can look like eczema or psoriasis. Most cases are chronic and treatable, even when not curable.

Knowledge is power. Learn more from the Cutaneous Lymphoma Foundation: https://bit.ly/3Si0bVV

09/14/2026

It's !

Mark your calendars! The National Eczema Association is hosting a webinar on October 1, highlighting eczema's impact across the nation, spanning all ages and insurance types.

Learn more & register: https://bit.ly/4qQ9yig

09/08/2026

Listen to the Marcos family as they discuss the barriers many families face and why patient advocacy is essential to improving awareness and access for those living with .

Watch to learn more during : https://bit.ly/4hhqv29

09/01/2026

September is !

? Insurance coverage of treatments for is highly variable and restricted.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/44qaDm9

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2020 K Street NW, Suite 505
Washington D.C., DC
20006

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http://www.dermacareaccess.org/

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