Dermatology: Cannabinoid Research Clinician Packet (Nationwide Edition)

A 14-page, doctor-facing review of the cannabinoid evidence in dermatology, from psoriasis and eczema to itch, acne, wounds and epidermolysis bullosa, with every finding labeled by evidence stage and a clear section on contact dermatitis and allergy.

Includes:

• Psoriasis and autoimmune skin disease: a randomized CBD trial and the lenabasum trials in dermatomyositis and scleroderma
• Atopic dermatitis, eczema and itch: a 2025 meta-analysis, small topical trials and what patients already use
• Acne, wounds, epidermolysis bullosa and scars: laboratory work and case series, clearly labeled as early-stage
• Topical vs systemic: skin penetration, label accuracy, THC in "hemp" topicals and FDA cosmetics rules
• Cautions: allergic contact dermatitis, cannabis allergy, cannabis arteritis and use disorder
• Arizona in focus, older adults, and medicines to flag for pharmacist review
• A patient-conversation checklist and a 50-state + DC program table (NCSL, October 2026)

Same clean format, 60 verified sources, same rules: no doses, no product recommendations, no skin-care product picks.

Education only. These guides are a research-navigation aid. They are not medical, legal or prescribing advice. They do not diagnose, prescribe, recommend products, set doses or titration, or give drug-interaction verdicts. Findings are summarized for orientation only. Read the original sources before relying on any of them. Clinical decisions remain with the treating clinician. Confirm all laws and program rules on official state sites. For use with licensed, state-regulated medical cannabis programs and FDA-approved drugs only.

Sources include the US Food and Drug Administration, the American Academy of Dermatology, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (2017), FDA drug labels, studies indexed in PubMed, the Federal Register, Arizona statutes, rules and ADHS forms, the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL), and official state program sites. This is an independent guide and is not endorsed by any cited source. Prepared by Annie Romelfanger, author of Medical Cannabis Handbook: A Friendly Guide to Safe, Simple Healing. Last reviewed: October 2026. Corrections: romelfanger@proton.me.