Dermatology Weekly
146 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★ - 36 ratingsOfficial Podcast feed of MDedge Dermatology and Cutis Peer-to-Peer, part of the Medscape Professional Network. Weekly episodes include the latest in Dermatology News and peer-to-peer interviews with Doctor Vincent A. DeLeo, MD, and Dr. Candrice Heath, MD. Plus, resident discussions geared toward physicians-in-training. The information in this podcast is provided for informational and educational purposes only.
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Residency match during the COVID-19 pandemic
May 06, 2021 08:00 - 54 minutes - 74.8 MBThe COVID-19 pandemic has presented unique challenges for medical students applying to residency programs. In this episode, Candrice R. Heath, MD (@DrCandriceHeath), talks to Virginia Alvarado Jones, MD, MS (@GinaAlvaJones), and medical student Victoria Humphrey (@VictoriaSHumphrey) about their experience navigating the dermatology residency Match process during this application cycle. They provide tips and takeaways for the next group of applicants, including how to adapt to the virtual int...
Equitable access to dermatologic care
April 29, 2021 08:00 - 15 minutes - 20.6 MBEthnic minorities and patients living in socioeconomically disadvantaged areas are disproportionately impacted by a growing national shortage of dermatologists. In this resident takeover, Sophie A. Greenberg, MD (Twitter: @sophiegreenberg; Instagram: @sophiegreenbergmd), talks to Soraya Azzawi, MD, about how dermatology residency can serve as an opportunity to address barriers to equitable care in these populations and enact change within the specialty: “There is a stark regional misdistribu...
Highlights from the 2021 American Contact Dermatitis Society Meeting
April 22, 2021 08:00 - 20 minutes - 28 MBThis week, Amber Atwater, MD, the immediate past president of the American Contact Dermatitis Society, reviews some highlights from the meeting, which was held in March. Dr. Atwater, associate professor of dermatology at Duke University, Durham, N.C., discusses the 2021 “Contact Allergen of the Year,” a chemical that has been linked to reactions associated with shin pads and is an emerging allergen that was the topic of a recent report in Dermatitis. Joining Dr. Atwater, Raina Bembry, M...
Educational photographs need to better represent the entire patient population
April 15, 2021 08:00 - 16 minutes - 22.5 MBRecent studies have highlighted poor representation of darker skin types in dermatology textbooks and online resources. Vincent A. DeLeo, MD, talks to Jules B. Lipoff, MD (@juleslipoff), about the general paucity of images of skin of color in learning resources as well as an overrepresentation of darker skin types in material about sexually transmitted infections. “We should be teaching our students and our residents. It shouldn’t be just a skin of color lecture. Skin of color should be thro...
Coding and reimbursement changes for skin biopsies
April 08, 2021 08:00 - 10 minutes - 14.2 MBIn 2019, the two CPT codes for skin biopsies were replaced with six new codes that specify biopsy technique and associated procedural complexity. Vincent A. DeLeo, MD, talks to medical student Sheena Desai and Rebecca I. Hartman, MD, MPH, about this CPT change and its effect on the frequency of shave versus punch biopsies in both private and academic practices. “The average dermatologist needs to be cognizant of the fact that changing reimbursements may hypothetically influence [the] provide...
Cutaneous clinical signs of COVID-19
April 01, 2021 08:00 - 9 minutes - 13.4 MBCOVID-19 affects multiple organ systems, and skin manifestations are prevalent. Dr. Vincent DeLeo talks to medical student Lauren Schwartzberg and Ann Lin, DO, about both common and rare cutaneous presentations of COVID-19. “I think it’s important to look at the unexplained rashes a little differently now than ever before the COVID era ... a thorough history of COVID-19 exposures and perhaps even COVID-19 testing should be considered,” Ms. Schwartzberg notes. They also discuss differences in...
Don’t overlook the genitals during a total-body skin examination
March 25, 2021 08:00 - 22 minutes - 31.2 MBRecent surveys show that dermatologic examinations tend to neglect the genital area. In this resident takeover, Sophie A. Greenberg, MD (@sophiegreenberg), talks to Margaret Maria Cocks, MD, PhD (@Margaret_Cocks), about the lack of focus on the genital area in the total-body skin examination (TBSE), especially in female patients, and the paucity of training on genital examinations in residency. “While [melanoma] is rare, a lot of the time when genital melanomas are identified, they’re often ...
Injectable fillers: Treating and preventing adverse events with Dr. Murad Alam
March 18, 2021 08:00 - 20 minutes - 27.8 MBDr. Murad Alam, professor of dermatology and chief of cutaneous and aesthetic surgery in the department of dermatology at Northwestern University, Chicago, discusses recently released evidence-based recommendations on preventing and treating adverse events from injectable fillers. A recent paper outlines recommendations from an American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) multidisciplinary task force. The paper was published in the February issue of Dermatologic Surgery (Dermatol Surg....
Timing matters: Planning cosmetic procedures around COVID-19 vaccination
March 11, 2021 09:00 - 28 minutes - 39.4 MBMedical professionals play an important role in educating the public about COVID-19 vaccination. In this episode, Dr. Candrice Heath (@DrCandriceHeath) talks to A. Shadi Kourosh, MD, MPH (@AskDermMD), and Maritza I. Perez, MD, about the impact of the COVID-19 vaccine on dermatology practices. Dr. Kourosh explains how dermatologists can counsel patients on timing of cosmetic procedures such as fillers in relationship to vaccination. They also discuss skin reactions. “I think a take-home messa...
Teledermatology beyond the COVID-19 pandemic
March 04, 2021 09:00 - 19 minutes - 26.6 MBBefore the COVID-19 pandemic, telemedicine largely was underutilized in dermatology. Vincent A. DeLeo, MD, talks to George Han, MD, PhD, about the progression of the reimbursement process and the roadblocks encountered with the expansion of telemedicine. “To me, telemedicine really represents the opportunity to make a dent in access to care ... expanding our access to care, especially in underserved areas in places where a lot of people have barriers, people of lower socioeconomic status, sk...
Applying for dermatology residency as a student of color
February 25, 2021 09:00 - 12 minutes - 17.4 MBTo truly increase diversity in dermatology, students of color need to be encouraged that dermatology is achievable. In this resident takeover, Sophie A. Greenberg, MD (@sophiegreenberg), talks to Nicole A. Negbenebor, MD (Instagram: @naijalatte), about her personal experience navigating dermatology residency as an applicant of color. “Dermatology is such a wonderful field and I feel that it has had the ability to impact so many different people, different socioeconomic statuses, different ba...
Psychcast/Dermatology Weekly crossover episode: Delusions of infestation
February 18, 2021 09:00 - 58 minutes - 80.1 MBLorenzo Norris, MD, host of MDedge Psychcast, talks with Scott A. Norton, MD, MPH, MSc, and John Koo, MD, about delusions of infestation, weighing in on the diagnosis and management of patients with this challenging disorder, and more. Dr. Norton is a dermatologist and preventive medicine specialist at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Md. Dr. Koo is professor of dermatology at the University of California, San Francisco, and is a dermatologist and board...
Top apps for dermatology education
February 11, 2021 09:00 - 15 minutes - 20.9 MBMobile applications are useful to educate medical students and trainees; however, there is no objective method to assess their quality. Vincent A. DeLeo, MD, talks to Babar Rao, MD, about determining the usefulness and credibility of dermatology educational apps including factors such as affordability, accuracy, and ease of use. “I think we will be dependent on digital learning, so the only way to really move forward is to get involved. ... I think we have to get involved and make sure that ...
Rural dermatology training and expanding access to care
February 04, 2021 16:08 - 18 minutes - 24.8 MBTranscript of this episode is avaiable at: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/946600?src= Access to dermatologic care in rural areas is a growing problem. Dr. Vincent DeLeo talks to Robert T. Brodell, MD; Cindy Firkins Smith, MD; and medical student Alexandra Streifel about the influence of rural clinical experiences during residency, which may increase the likelihood of trainees establishing a practice in these isolated areas. “Rural areas are tremendously underserved. [Patients] are wa...
Counseling patients on diet and common skin conditions; plus, acne guidelines
January 28, 2021 09:00 - 15 minutes - 21.4 MBIn the news: Dermatologist survey spotlights psoriasis care deficiencies in reproductive-age women Expert panel addresses gaps in acne guidelines * * * There is strong evidence for a relationship between diet and various skin conditions. In this resident takeover, Daniel R. Mazori, MD, talks to Sophie A. Greenberg, MD (@sophiegreenberg), about the role of diet in acne, psoriasis, and atopic dermatitis. Because patients and parents of pediatri...
Biologics for pediatric psoriasis and atopic dermatitis
January 21, 2021 09:00 - 20 minutes - 28 MBIn the news: Pityriasis rosea carries few risks for pregnant women Adjuvant nivolumab plus ipilimumab shows strong results in resected stage IV melanoma * * * Because psoriasis and atopic dermatitis (AD) can greatly affect quality of life in pediatric patients, the development of treatments with low-side effect profiles and less laboratory monitoring is essential. Vincent A. DeLeo, MD, talks to Amy S. Paller, MD, and Jennifer B. Scott, MD, about biologics approved for psoriasis a...
Biologics for psoriasis during the COVID-19 pandemic
January 14, 2021 09:00 - 24 minutes - 33.5 MBIn the news: Baseline body surface area may drive optimal baricitinib responses Avoiding atopic dermatitis triggers easier said than done * * * * * * * * * Psoriasis patients often have additional comorbidities that put them at higher risk for developing COVID-19. In this episode, Candrice R. Heath, MD (@DrCandriceHeath), talks to Mark G. Lebwohl, MD, about the benefits of continuing biologic therapies for psoriasis during the COVID-19 pandemic. T...
Pigmentary changes resulting from cancer therapies in skin of color patients; fillers and COVID vaccines
January 07, 2021 09:00 - 31 minutes - 42.6 MBDermatology News: Swedish registry study finds atopic dermatitis significantly associated with autoimmune diseases Guidance issued on COVID vaccine use in patients with dermal fillers * * * Dermatologic adverse events can present differently in patients with skin of color (SOC) than in White patients. In this episode, Candrice R. Heath, MD (@DrCandriceHeath), talks to Sarah J. Noor, MD, and medical student Dulce Barrios about how sk...
Top peer-to-peer interviews in 2020
December 24, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 87.4 MBThis year's top peer-to-peer interviews focus on diversity in residency training, the response to COVID-19 in academic dermatology, and tips for preparing for virtual residency interviews. 1. Diversity in residency training 2. Academic dermatology's response to COVID-19 3. Preparing for virtual residency interviews Email Dermatology Weekly at [email protected]
How to work up and treat vitiligo patients, plus reports from the MedscapeLive Pediatric and Women's Dermatology Seminar
December 17, 2020 09:00 - 30 minutes - 41.9 MBDermatology News: Beware a pair of dermatologic emergencies in children: https://bit.ly/37mGA2d Preadolescent acne: Management from birth requires increasing vigilance: https://bit.ly/34mCWn0 * * * Managing vitiligo can be difficult for both patients and physicians. In this episode, guest host Seemal R. Desai, MD, (@SeemalRDesaiMD) talks to Pearl E. Grimes, MD, about how to better classify vitiligo disease status and parameters that impact treatment choice. “There are some aspe...
Pediatric procedural dermatology plus, CDC shortens quarantine and ‘impressive’ results with neoadjuvant T-VEC in advanced melanoma
December 10, 2020 09:00 - 17 minutes - 24.6 MBDermatology News: International expert group agrees on redefining psoriasis severity https://bit.ly/3a6a7PJ ‘Impressive’ results with neoadjuvant T-VEC in advanced melanoma: https://bit.ly/39UEwA3 CDC shortens COVID-19 quarantine time to 10 or 7 days, with conditions: https://bit.ly/3qGIGSn * * * Procedural interventions in pediatric patients require special tools. Vincent A. DeLeo, MD, talks to Craig N. Burkhart, MD, MS, MPH, about dermatologic procedures in children, such as las...
Optical coherence tomography imaging in different skin types, plus new indication for apremilast
December 03, 2020 09:00 - 32 minutes - 44.1 MBDermatology News: Expanded indications likely for apremilast: https://bit.ly/3lx1zTZ Neoadjuvant immunotherapy combo produces high response rate in melanoma: https://bit.ly/33Dx0Wr Blood glucose on admission predicts COVID-19 severity in all: https://bit.ly/39yJjXS * * * Advances in noninvasive skin imaging present new opportunities for inclusion and equitable treatment of patients with skin of color. In this episode, Candrice R. Heath, MD (@DrCandriceHeath), talks to Josèe Smith a...
Derm Residents: Nail unit squamous cell carcinoma; and merino wool for atopic derm and tildrakizumab is durable
November 26, 2020 09:00 - 22 minutes - 30.3 MBDermatology News: Merino wool clothing improves atopic dermatitis, studies find: https://bit.ly/3fFHQQI Tildrakizumab for psoriasis shows durable efficacy over 5 years: https://bit.ly/3l1Z0c9 AMA takes on vaccine misinformation, physician vaccines, racism: https://bit.ly/33ee0O2 * * * Nail unit squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is difficult to diagnose or suspect clinically because of its tendency to present as nonspecific nail plate changes. The tumors usually are painless and asympto...
Health disparities brought to light by COVID-19, plus a hospital at home for COVID patients
November 19, 2020 09:00 - 43 minutes - 59.6 MBDermatology News: Low threshold to biopsy atypical lesions may ID vulvar melanoma early, experts say https://www.mdedge.com/dermatology/article/231855/gynecologic-cancer/low-threshold-biopsy-atypical-lesions-may-id-vulvar Chronic inflammatory diseases vary widely in CHD risk https://www.mdedge.com/dermatology/article/231815/cad-atherosclerosis/chronic-inflammatory-diseases-vary-widely-chd-risk ‘Hospital at home’ increases COVID capacity in large study https://www.mdedge.com/dermatology...
Pediatric atopic dermatitis - What's new? Plus, depression risk with isotretinoin; topical tapinarof is effective
November 12, 2020 09:00 - 27 minutes - 37.7 MBDermatology News: Who’s at risk for depression on isotretinoin?: https://bit.ly/32AioXp Topical tapinarof effective in pivotal psoriasis trials: https://bit.ly/3pma0o0 Methotrexate users need tuberculosis tests in high-TB areas: https://bit.ly/3f0DcMV * * * Keeping up with the literature on atopic dermatitis (AD) is a challenge, with eight new articles posted on PubMed a day in 2020. Vincent A. DeLeo, MD, talks to Lawrence F. Eichenfield, MD, about quality of life in pediatric AD p...
Systemic bias in the dermatology residency selection process, plus a derivative of birch bark effective for epidermolysis bullosa
November 05, 2020 09:00 - 33 minutes - 46.5 MBDermatology News: No lab monitoring needed in adolescents on dupilumab: https://bit.ly/34YAqV0 Birch bark derivative gel found effective for EB, in phase 3 study: https://bit.ly/385LFge Skin symptoms common in COVID-19 ‘long-haulers: https://bit.ly/385LFge * * * Peer-to-peer Underrepresented minority (URM) students often lack the resources needed to successfully navigate careers in medicine. In this episode, Candrice Heath, MD, (@DrCandriceHeath) talks to Alfredo Siller, MD, and ...
Systemic bias in the dermatology residency selection process, plus a derivative of birch back effective for epidermolysis bullosa
November 05, 2020 09:00 - 33 minutes - 46.5 MBDermatology News: No lab monitoring needed in adolescents on dupilumab: https://bit.ly/34YAqV0 Birch bark derivative gel found effective for EB, in phase 3 study: https://bit.ly/385LFge Skin symptoms common in COVID-19 ‘long-haulers: https://bit.ly/385LFge * * * Peer-to-peer Underrepresented minority (URM) students often lack the resources needed to successfully navigate careers in medicine. In this episode, Candrice Heath, MD, (@DrCandriceHeath) talks to Alfredo Siller, MD, and ...
Improving diversity in dermatology education resources; plus risks of COVID in psoriasis patients and red hair linked with CRP?
October 29, 2020 08:00 - 36 minutes - 56.4 MBDermatology news: Data on potential risks of COVID-19 in psoriasis patients limited, but reassuring: https://bit.ly/3jwNc0Q Red hair in women linked to elevated CRP levels in Nurses’ Health Study: https://bit.ly/2HyJRSb Rinse and repeat? Mouthwash might mitigate COVID-19 spread: https://bit.ly/2HKjF6w * * * Dermatologists must feel comfortable and confident in diagnosing skin conditions in patients with skin of color, which begins during residency. In this resident takeover, Da...
Guidelines for using phototherapy in psoriasis patients; plus, women in pediatric dermatology
October 22, 2020 08:00 - 26 minutes - 36.8 MBDermatology News: Non-Whites remain sorely underrepresented in phase 3 psoriasis trials (https://bit.ly/3jmv2ia) Women make progress in pediatric dermatology leadership (https://bit.ly/35nNdir) Survey: Doctors lonely, burned out in COVID-19 (https://bit.ly/3dKwhXg) * * * Psoriasis patients who are pregnant or those seeking a medication-free treatment may benefit from phototherapy. Vincent A. DeLeo, MD, talks to George Han, MD, PhD, and Jashin J. Wu, MD, about the joint guidelines...
Looking back on retinoid discovery and development with Dr. James Leyden
October 15, 2020 08:00 - 47 minutes - 65.4 MBIn this week’s podcast, Dermatology News columnist Leslie S. Baumann, MD, interviews James J. Leyden, MD, emeritus professor of dermatology at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, about his significant research contributions in the field of dermatology, including finding the cure for diaper rash and the development of retinoids for acne and photoaging. Dr. Leyden also recounts his experience working with Albert Kligman, MD, at the University of Pennsylvania and how they changed the...
Shingrix vaccine effective in older adults with immune-mediated disorders and opening a dermatology practice during the COVID-19 pandemic
October 08, 2020 08:00 - 36 minutes - 50.1 MBDermatology News: Shingrix effective in older adults with preexisting immune-mediated disorders (https://bit.ly/2GrMy7z) New treatment options show promise for centrifugal cicatricial alopecia (https://bit.ly/36Dq2TL) Children's share of new COVID-19 cases is on the rise (https://bit.ly/34CNEoM) * * * Managing a private medical practice has changed drastically in 2020. In this episode, Candrice Heath, MD (@DrCandriceHeath), talks to Caroline Robinson, MD (on Instagram @cr...
Beta-blockers for rosacea; conservative approach key for cosmetic laser results in skin of color; regulation of apps frequently used by residents
October 01, 2020 08:00 - 27 minutes - 45 MBDermatology News: Review finds evidence for beta-blockers for some rosacea symptoms (https://bit.ly/3kX91rB) Source: https://bit.ly/2HKWJUX 2019 review: https://bit.ly/36jWvOL Conservative parameters key to maximizing cosmetic laser results in skin of color (https://bit.ly/33dIhNn) Source: https://bit.ly/3jiLcd8 J&J’s one-shot COVID-19 vaccine advances to phase 3 testing (https://bit.ly/33e07Qs) * * * Dermatology residents are utilizing apps for up-to-date and accurate informat...
How to study in dermatology residency; Plus, biologics for psoriasis may reduce coronary plaque; relieving vulvar itch
September 24, 2020 08:00 - 40 minutes - 55.2 MBEpisode 82 Dermatology News: Biologics for psoriasis may also reduce coronary plaque (https://bit.ly/3ckjVEK) Journal article: https://bit.ly/3mRW2JE Three-step approach may help relieve one of the itchiest vulvar conditions (https://bit.ly/33TeGI3) Many Americans still concerned about access to health care (https://bit.ly/33TeGI3) Survey: https://bit.ly/3kO0DdF * * * Dermatology residents identify studying as one of the main culprits leading to burnout during residency. In this r...
Cosmetic procedures are back, plus COVID-19 expenses get billing codes and burnout is up and income is down
September 17, 2020 08:00 - 20 minutes - 28.2 MBAs lockdown restrictions are lifted, many dermatologists are resuming elective cosmetic procedures. Candrice Heath, MD, (@DrCandriceHeath) talks to Anthony M. Rossi, MD, (@DrAnthonyRossi) about the procedures patients are seeking while they have downtime as well as how physicians can safely treat these patients and conduct follow-up. They also discuss the prevalence of mask acne, known as “maskne,” during the pandemic. “We’re starting to put people on these acne regimens again. ... People wh...
Preparing for virtual residency interviews and a novel smart needle may reduce the risk of filler complications
September 10, 2020 08:00 - 21 minutes - 28.9 MBDermatology Weekly News: Fatal pediatric melanomas diverse in presentation Novel smart needle system designed to reduce the risk of filler complications COVID Update: First randomized trial reassures on ace inhibitors and ARBs for COVID patients * * * The National Resident Matching Program reported that U.S .medical school seniors who matched into dermatology applied to a median of 90 programs and attended nine interviews last year, which is disadvantageous for applicants of lo...
Top dermatology resident takeovers of 2020
September 03, 2020 08:00 - 25 minutes - 41.9 MBEpisode 79, the top resident takeovers of 2020 (so far). We count down the top downloaded resident interviews of Dermatology Weekly in 2020. So far this year, a variety of topics affecting residents have been covered—from the impact of training during COVID-19 to the use of low-dose naltrexone to over-the-counter (OTC) topicals in dermatology and Muir-Torre syndrome. Dermatology residency during a pandemic, Episode 73: Dr. Candrice Heath talked to three dermatology residents—Dr. Brittany...
Erythropoietic protoporphyria drug improves sun tolerance, no link between TCI & skin cancer in AD patients, and derm resident wellness
August 27, 2020 08:00 - 32 minutes - 44.2 MBDermatology is an academically rigorous specialty, which is a major source of stress for many residents. Daniel Mazori, MD, talks to Nadine Shabeeb, MD, MPH about dermatology resident wellness and burnout. They discuss stressors for burnout in dermatology residents. “I do think that on a day-to-day basis the major stressor for me in residency is probably related to the amount of studying that we need to do,” Dr. Shabeeb reports. They also provide strategies for improving resident wellness ...
Saliva COVID test, minoxidil works after radiation, and a conversation on antibiotic resistance in acne
August 20, 2020 08:00 - 44 minutes - 67.7 MBThis week in Dermatology News: Persistent hair loss after radiation improved with minoxidil: https://bit.ly/2FFY1zx Telemedicine checklist may smooth visits with older patients: https://bit.ly/3aLVsav FDA authorizes COVID-19 saliva test: https://bit.ly/34g7pUw Dermatologists write more antibiotic prescriptions per individual clinician than other physicians, mostly to treat acne and rosacea. Dr. Vincent DeLeo talks to Dr. James Del Rosso about antibiotic use in dermatology. “Antibiotics...
Cutaneous coagulation clues for COVID-19, botulinum toxin's antidepressant effect, tape strips over biopsy, and a conversation on academic derm in a pandemic
August 13, 2020 08:00 - 42 minutes - 59 MBCOVID-19 has had profound effects on the financial stability of academic institutions, resident training, and patient care. Candrice Heath, MD (@DrCandriceHeath) talks to Erin Boh, MD, and Dirk Elston, MD, about emergency response plans in the academic setting as well as how institutions have been using teledermatology and managing resident education. “Our institution is doing quite well because we’ve actually jumped headlong and feetfirst into COVID research. . . . Our research dollars ha...
Acne treatment lessons learned from the military, plus new psoriasis guidelines and biologics delaying psoriatic arthritis
August 06, 2020 08:00 - 24 minutes - 40.5 MBMilitary dermatologists play a unique role in managing acne because they need to consider the medical readiness of servicemembers during treatment. Dr. Justin Bandino, president of the Association of Military Dermatologists, talks to Dr. Catherine Brahe and Dr. Kristopher Peters about avoiding antibiotics or systemic drugs that can limit a servicemember’s operational duty status, which can be applied to civilian health care to help slow the spread of antibiotic resistance. They highlight use...
Immunotherapy for Paget disease: A conversation - Plus, more sunburns for Americans, and a new dermatologic clue for COVID-19
July 30, 2020 08:00 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBUnlike most other cutaneous neoplasms, extramammary Paget disease (EMPD) manifests as a chronic erythematous patch. In this resident takeover, Dr. Daniel Mazori talks to Dr. Mohammed Dany about the diagnosis of primary vs secondary EMPD and the importance of screening patients for metastasis or other underlying malignancies. They also discuss the pathogenesis of EMPD and highlight future treatment targets. “The best studies that show potential are the studies focusing on PD-1 [programmed ...
Dermatology residency during a pandemic, plus the past, future, and current state of ID Dermatology
July 23, 2020 08:00 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MBTo celebrate the 50th anniversary of Dermatology News, we are looking back at how the field has changed since that first issue in January 1970. The focus in episode 73 is infectious disease. There’s a lot to be grateful for but there are also challenges like antibiotic resistance that weren’t on the radar of dermatologists decades ago. In this episode, Nick Andrews welcomes Theodore Rosen, MD, to discuss the past, future, and current state of ID Dermatology. You can read more about the...
Nemolizumab for atopic dermatitis, 1/3 of older Americans get shingles vaccine, and racial diversity in dermatology training ency
July 16, 2020 08:00 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBDermatology residents must be knowledgeable about dermatologic conditions presenting in patients of various ethnic backgrounds. Dr. Vincent DeLeo talks to Drs. Abigail Cline, Susan Taylor, and Amy McMichael about improving and expanding multiethnic training in dermatology residency. “Now that I’m in residency, it has become very clear how different presentations in skin of color can be, and I can really see the importance of proper training in a racially diverse population,” says Dr. Cline....
Nutrient deficiencies & skin disease, plus Republicans and Democrats agree on masks, and adding dermatology to oncology clinics pays off
July 09, 2020 08:00 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBNutrient deficiencies present clinically in the skin, hair, and nails. Dr. Vincent DeLeo talks to Dr. Bridget Shields about the dermatologist’s role in managing nutritional dermatoses in hospitalized patients. “As dermatologists, we’re trained to recognize subtle detail, and we may be the first or really the only physicians to pick up on the seemingly minor cutaneous manifestations of underlying nutritional disease,” Dr. Shields explains. She highlights key nutrient deficiencies and risk fa...
COVID skin patterns vary, classification criteria for discoid lupus, and phase 3 COVID vaccine trials coming, plus top peer-to-peer interviews of 2020
July 02, 2020 08:00 - 32 minutes - 51.2 MBThis week in Dermatology News: Skin patterns of COVID-19 vary widely First validated classification criteria for discord lupus erythematosus unveiled Phase 3 COVID-19 vaccine trials launching in July Dr. Vincent DeLeo counts down the top downloaded peer-to-peer interviews of Dermatology Weekly in 2020. So far this year, Dr. DeLeo and his colleagues have covered a diverse group of topics impacting the way dermatologists practice medicine, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic—from...
Urban African Americans have varied dermatologist access, more vulvar melanoma for women, and Derm residents talk compounding medications
June 25, 2020 08:00 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBCompounding medications allows physicians to customize formulations for individual patients. In this resident takeover, Daniel R. Mazori, MD, talks to Nadine Shabeeb, MD, MPH, about compounding topicals in dermatology. They discuss clinical scenarios in which these treatments may be warranted as well as potential drug combinations. “What’s cool about compounding for [conditions such as acne, rosacea, and hyperpigmentation] is that there are oftentimes multiple etiologies that lead to patien...
High-fat, high-sugar diet may promote adult acne; and actinic keratosis clearance: A conversation on photodynamic therapy combo
June 18, 2020 08:00 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MBPhotodynamic therapy (PDT) has become a preferred treatment of field cancerization. Dr. Vincent DeLeo talks to Dr. Martin Miller about results from a split-sided study evaluating the efficacy of CO2 laser ablative fractional resurfacing pretreatment followed by conventional PDT for treatment of actinic keratoses (AKs). They discuss the clinical benefits of PDT for treatment of AKs as well as future directions for this combination therapy for nonmelanoma skin cancers. * * * We also brin...
Should docs wear masks at home? Plus biologics and melanoma risk, full-body exam anxiety, and atopic dermatitis linked with neuropsych
June 11, 2020 08:00 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBFull-body skin examinations (FBSEs) are routine in dermatology practice but can create anxiety for some patients. Dr. Vincent DeLeo talks to Dr. Atieh Jibbe about reducing patient anxiety caused by FBSEs based on results from a patient questionnaire. They discuss factors that may contribute to patient anxiety and common body areas that patients prefer to exclude from FBSEs. They also provide tips for residents in training. “If you walk a patient through the exam as you’re doing it, it makes...
Picosecond laser predictions; wildfires and atopic dermatitis; and protecting your mental health: Psychiatry-Dermatology crossover
June 04, 2020 08:00 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBPhysicians face unique challenges with regard to mental health but often are resistant to seeking professional treatment. In this special crossover episode, Guest Host Dr. Candrice Heath (@drcandriceheath) talks with Dr. Lorenzo Norris from the MDedge podcast Psychcast and psychiatrist Dr. Nicole Washington (@drnicolepsych) about common stressors and mental health conditions they encounter when treating the physician population. They discuss how dermatologists can evaluate and protect their ...
New rosacea guidelines, dermatology compensation report, and are your patients choosing the right OTC topicals?
May 28, 2020 08:00 - 23 minutes - 28 MBPatients may be relying more on over-the-counter (OTC) skin care products during the current health crisis due to limited access to dermatologists. In this resident takeover, Dr. Daniel Mazori talks to Dr. Sophie Greenberg about selection of OTC topicals to avoid potential adverse effects. “I started looking into regulation and safety data and realized there’s a gap in formal treating on this topic, so I wanted to provide a guide to residents so they can be adequately informed,” Dr. Greenbe...