The Dermalorian Podcast

What happens when patients with psoriasis present with comorbidities and concomitant medical concerns? The availability of numerous treatments with differing mechanisms of action means that prescribers have more opportunity than ever before to help patients manage their disease safely, says April Armstrong, MD, MPH. Plus, Biologic Coordinator Neo Cuellar discusses therapeutic access and Hilary Baldwin, MD discusses skin care for patients with acne and rosacea.Like what you're hearing? Want to learn more about the Dermatology Education Foundation? Explore assets and resources on our website.

How do prescribers and patients determine whether or not a treatment for psoriasis or eczema provides meaningful response? And what is the right way to make a therapeutic switch? Wendy Cantrell, DNP, CRNP; Joe Gorelick, MSN, FNP-C; David E. Cohen, MD, MPH; and Kara Gooding, MMS, PA-C discuss. Plus, Steve Hawkes, MMS, PA-C shares tips on isotretinoin and Suneel Chilukuri, MD, talks exosomes science.Like what you're hearing? Want to learn more about the Dermatology Education Foundation? Explore assets and resources on our website.

When should you scoop? When should you shave? How large a sample do you need? And where do you sample from? When it comes to biopsies, you may have questions. And double board certified dermatologist and dermatopathologist Michelle Hure, MD, has answers in this episode of the Dermalorian™ Podcast. Plus, Lisa Swanson, MD gives the straight scoop on skin care for kids and Geroge Keough, MD addresses the issue of clinical mimics.Like what you're hearing? Want to learn more about the Dermatology Education Foundation? Explore assets and resources on our website.

From point of care apps to hard copy textbooks, an incredible range of resources exists for dermatology NPs and PAs. DEF Advisory council member Darren West, MPAS, PA-C shares some of his favorite resources as well as some tips for career advancement. Also in this episode, David Cotter, MD, PhD assesses technology that could change dermatology practice (hint: it's not all AI), and Adam Friedman, MD, talks about the evolving approach to hidradenitis suppurativa.Like what you're hearing? Want to learn more about the Dermatology Education Foundation? Explore assets and resources on our website.

With dermatology NP and PA compensation on the rise, jobs may be competitive. Michelle Sullentrup, CEO and Founder of MyDermRecruiter, shares tips for showcasing productivity and understanding your value to a potential employer. Also in this episode of the Dermalorian™ Podcast, Michelle Hure, MD, MS, FAAD shares insights on working with a dermatopathologist and Jayme Heim, MSN, FNP-BC talks about the continuing need for psoriasis awareness.Like what you're hearing? Want to learn more about the Dermatology Education Foundation? Explore assets and resources on our website.

In this special bonus edition of The Dermalorian Podcast™, you'll get a sneak peek at what's in store during the DEF Essential Resource Meeting 2024 (DERM2024) NP/PA CME Conference, the largest national NP/PA CME conference in dermatology.Hear from DEF Founder and President, Joe Gorelick, MSN, FNP-C; Wendy Cantrell, DNP, CRNP; Kara Gooding, MMS, PA-C; Alexa Hetzel, MS, PA-C; Sandri Johnson, MSN, FNP-BC; Andrea Nguyen, MPAS, PA-C; Darren West, MPAS, PA-C about meeting highlights and their super expectations.Like what you're hearing? Want to learn more about the Dermatology Education Foundation? Explore assets and resources on our website.

Data show that compensation for dermatology NPs and PAs is on the rise, according to Michelle Sullentrup, CEO and Founder of MyDermRecruiter. In this episode of the Dermalorian™ podcast, she shares insights on compensation and hiring trends. Plus, get an update on the Physician Associate title now enacted in Oregan law.Like what you're hearing? Want to learn more about the Dermatology Education Foundation? Explore assets and resources on our website.

Acne is one of the most common skin diseases, and nearly every individual will develop acne at some point in their lives. Treatment options range from OTC antimicrobials to prescription oral therapies, like isotretinoin. Hilary Baldwin, MD, Founding Director of the Acne Treatment and Research Center in Brooklyn, NY provides an overview of acne pathogenesis, gives insights on treatment selection, and shares tips to optimize topical treatment tolerability and outcomes. Plus, Alexa Hetzel, MS, PA-C talks sunscreens and Darren West, MPAS, PA-C addresses the importance of keeping up on new therapeutics.Like what you're hearing? Want to learn more about the Dermatology Education Foundation? Explore assets and resources on our website.

"Forever chemicals" have been in the news, and maybe they've been in your clinic. From skincare and makeup products to occupational gear and more, patients are exposed to PFAS, and there could be effects on their skin. Michelle Hure, MD, gives an overview of forever chemicals and key considerations in the dermatology clinic. Plus, Linda Stein Gold, MD shares an update on topical rosacea treatment and, for STI Awareness week, Ted Rosen, MD discusses why clinicians need to get candid.Like what you're hearing? Want to learn more about the Dermatology Education Foundation? Explore assets and resources on our website.

Fungal nail disease can be challenging to diagnose and treat, especially when patients have concomitant diseases that can cause nail dystrophy. DERM faculty member April Armstrong, MD, MPH provides practical guidance on the diagnosis and management of nail disease. Also in this edition, DEF Founder Joe Gorelick, MSN, FNP-C reveals the 2024 Contact Allergen of the Year and DEF Advisory Council Member Andrea Nguyen, PA-C talks skincare.Like what you're hearing? Want to learn more about the Dermatology Education Foundation? Explore assets and resources on our website.

Dermatology clinicians are used to seeing some pretty strange diagnoses. But DEF Advisory Council member Wendy Cantrell, DNP, had a particularly interesting one. Inspired by the Stranger Dx™ theme for DERM2023, she shared the case of a 24-year-old male patient who presented with complaints of an intermittent rash that appears 2 to 3 times per month—after a bowel movement. Can you solve the case? Also in this episode, Adam J. Friedman, MD offers insights on sensitive skin and Gilly Munavalli, MD shares tips to encourage patients to use SPF. Like what you're hearing? Want to learn more about the Dermatology Education Foundation? Explore assets and resources on our website.

What’s the difference between primary and secondary failure of a biologic? And why does it matter? Exploring an actual patient case, faculty from the DEF Biologic and Small Molecule NP/PA CME Bootcamp—April Armstrong, MD, MPH; David E. Cohen, MD, MPH; Kara Gooding, MMS, PA-C; and Joe Gorelick, MSN, FNP-C—address these questions and many more. Plus, Mary Beth Hagan, Founder of TITAN Aesthetic Recruiting, gives tips for PAs and NPs interested in cosmetic dermatology, and there are changes coming to iPLEDGE for isotretinoin.Like what you're hearing? Want to learn more about the Dermatology Education Foundation? Explore assets and resources on our website.

From a resource to help identify “forever chemicals” in cosmetics and skin care products to objective measures to use in the chart note, there are a number of tools, tips, and tricks that dermatology care professionals can use on a daily basis. Speaking at DERM2023, dermatologists David E. Cohen, MD, MPH, Ted Rosen, MD, and Michelle Hure, MD share some of their best practical tips. Plus, Linda Stein Gold, MD, offers an update on topical eczema treatments in the pipeline and Brad Glick, DO talks about the cutaneous signs of systemic disease.Like what you're hearing? Want to learn more about the Dermatology Education Foundation? Explore assets and resources on our website.

Aesthetic versus medical dermatology can be a false dichotomy. Dermatologist Gilly Munavalli, MD says there is often a medical/cosmetic overlap. He and dermatologist Suneel Chilukuri, MD, agree that there are many basic aesthetic interventions that could fit into virtually any dermatology practice. They discuss options from chemical peels and microneedling to medical grade skincare. Plus, Adam Friedman, MD addresses "JAKne" and Brad Glick, DO, MPH talks about Bimzelx, the newest biologic for psoriatic disease.Like what you're hearing? Want to learn more about the Dermatology Education Foundation? Explore assets and resources on our website.

Dermatopathology isn't typically meant to provide definitive diagnosis. But it can give important information for supporting a diagnosis and guiding patient care. Michelle Hure, MD, founder of OC Skin Lab in Orange County, CA, shares 10 tips for getting better results from a dermatopathologist. Also in this edition, Michelle Sullentrup of MyDermRecruiter.com talks about measuring production and David Cohen, MD, MPH talks about when and how to suspect dupilumab failure.Like what you're hearing? Want to learn more about the Dermatology Education Foundation? Explore assets and resources on our website.

The first self-administered biosimilars for dermatology have come to market, bringing along a number of questions for patients, prescribers, pharmacists, and others. TJ Chao, MPAS, PA-C and Leigh Ann Pansch, MSN, FNP-BC, DCNP break through the noise to explain biosimilars, interchangeability, and implications for patient care. Plus, hear from Hilary Baldwin, MD, about giving great presentations and Adam Friedman, MD sweats the details of hyperhidrosis diagnosis.Like what you're hearing? Want to learn more about the Dermatology Education Foundation? Explore assets and resources on our website.

One of the biggest challenges for NPs and PAs working in dermatology and the practices that hire them is understanding fair and appropriate compensation strategies. Michelle Sullentrup, CEO of MyDermRecruiter.com, joins DEF Founder Joe Gorelick, MSN, FNP-C, for a no-nonsense discussion of billing, collections, productivity, and bonuses. Get answers to the most common compensation questions! Also in this edition, Brad Glick, DO, MPH, gives updates on newer and emerging biologic treatments for psoriasis, and David Cohen, MD, MPH, reviews the overlap of eczematous dermatoses like atopic dermatitis and allergic contact dermatitis and implications for management of inflammatory skin diseases. Hint: There are common allergens to be aware of!Like what you're hearing? Want to learn more about the Dermatology Education Foundation? Explore assets and resources on our website.

What's coming up at DERM2023 StrangerDx? Listen in as DEF Founder, Joe Gorelick, MSN, FNP-C; Andrea Nguyen, MS, PA-C; Adam Friedman, MD; Michelle Hure, MD; Ted Rosen, MD; and Leigh Ann Pansch,  MSN, FNP-BC, DCNP, give updates about the CME conference and share previews from their presentations. Get insights on STD incidence and prevention, "forever chemicals" in dermatology, and unusual presentations that may or may not be associated with COVID-19 vaccination.Like what you're hearing? Want to learn more about the Dermatology Education Foundation? Explore assets and resources on our website.

In the second a 2-part series, Ted Rosen, MD continues his focus on systemic diseases in skin of color. He addresses the diagnosis and management of systemic lupus erythematosis and scleroderma, which may have a higher prevalence and more severe presentation in black patients. Plus, Dr. Adam Friedman weighs in on hair loss treatments and Dr. Julie Harper offers tips on UV safety education. Like what you're hearing? Want to learn more about the Dermatology Education Foundation? Explore assets and resources on our website.

Cutaneous sarcoidosis and hidradenitis suppurativa are two diseases that can be particularly challenging for patients with skin of color. Ted Rosen, MD, FAAD, discusses the diagnosis and long-term management of these conditions. Plus, April Armstrong, MD, FAAD assesses the impact of dietary changes in psoriasis management, and Wendy Cantrell, DNP, CRNP, and Andrea Nguyen, PA-C, MPAS, talk about which tests they really use in the clinic.Like what you're hearing? Want to learn more about the Dermatology Education Foundation? Explore assets and resources on our website.