The 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

Equitable access to dermatologic care

Apr 29th, 2021 15m

Ethnic 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; Inst

Highlights from the 2021 American Contact Dermatitis Society Meeting

Apr 22nd, 2021 20m 24s

This 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

Educational photographs need to better represent the entire patient population

Apr 15th, 2021 16m 23s

Recent 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 l

Coding and reimbursement changes for skin biopsies

Apr 8th, 2021 10m 19s

In 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

Cutaneous clinical signs of COVID-19

Apr 1st, 2021 9m 44s

COVID-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 import

Don’t overlook the genitals during a total-body skin examination

Mar 25th, 2021 22m 44s

Recent 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

Injectable fillers: Treating and preventing adverse events with Dr. Murad Alam

Mar 18th, 2021 20m 16s

Dr. 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 ad

Timing matters: Planning cosmetic procedures around COVID-19 vaccination

Mar 11th, 2021 28m 40s

Medical 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

Teledermatology beyond the COVID-19 pandemic

Mar 4th, 2021 19m 21s

Before 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 tel

Applying for dermatology residency as a student of color

Feb 25th, 2021 12m 39s

To 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

Psychcast/Dermatology Weekly crossover episode: Delusions of infestation

Feb 18th, 2021 58m 19s

Lorenzo 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. Nort

Top apps for dermatology education

Feb 11th, 2021 15m 14s

Mobile 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 dermatolog

Rural dermatology training and expanding access to care

Feb 4th, 2021 18m 2s

Transcript 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

Counseling patients on diet and common skin conditions; plus, acne guidelines

Jan 28th, 2021 15m 37s

In 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 betwee

Biologics for pediatric psoriasis and atopic dermatitis

Jan 21st, 2021 20m 25s

In 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 i

Biologics for psoriasis during the COVID-19 pandemic

Jan 14th, 2021 24m 25s

In the news: Baseline body surface area may drive optimal baricitinib responses Avoiding atopic dermatitis triggers easier said than done * * * * * * * * * Psoriasis patients often have additional comorbidit

Pigmentary changes resulting from cancer therapies in skin of color patients; fillers and COVID vaccines; fillers and COVID vaccines

Jan 7th, 2021 31m 3s

Dermatology News: Swedish registry study finds atopic dermatitis significantly associated with autoimmune diseases Guidance issued on COVID vaccine use in patients with dermal fillers * * * De

Top peer-to-peer interviews in 2020

Dec 24th, 2020 1h 3m

This 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 derm

How to work up and treat vitiligo patients, plus news from the Medscape Live Pediatric and Women's Dermatology Seminar

Dec 17th, 2020 30m 32s

Dermatology 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

Pediatric procedural dermatology plus, CDC shortens quarantine and ‘Impressive’ results with neoadjuvant T-VEC in advanced melanoma

Dec 10th, 2020 17m 54s

Dermatology 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

Optical coherence tomography imaging in different skin types, plus new indication for apremilast

Dec 3rd, 2020 32m 9s

Dermatology 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:

Derm Residents: Nail unDerm Residents: Nail unit squamous cell carcinoma; and merino wool for atopic derm and tildrakizumab is durableit squamous cell carcinoma; and merino wool for atopic derm and tildrakizumab is derable

Nov 26th, 2020 22m 2s

Dermatology 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 vacc

Nov 26th, 2020 22m 2s

Health disparities brought to light by COVID-19, plus a hospital at home for COVID patients

Nov 19th, 2020 43m 25s

Dermatology 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 inflammato