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To the Editor: In response to the Special Communication by Dr Rothman and colleagues,¹ I would note that the New York State Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery, along with several other dermatological organizations in New York State, led the opposition to the Seal of Recognition program of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) at the annual AAD meeting in 2008.^2-5 Despite our joint efforts, we were unsuccessful in preventing the adoption of the Seal of Recognition program by the AAD Board of Directors.

Our opposition was because the AAD was accepting a fee from sunscreen manufacturers who were granted the seal. It was our contention that if 2 similar products were considered from 2 different manufacturers, the seal went to the company that paid the fee. Our opinion was that no matter how well intentioned the program was, the AAD should not be in the business of endorsing products; . . . [Full Text of this Article]

Peter C. Lombardo, MD
pclmd@aol.com
Department of Dermatology
Columbia University
New York, New York

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