"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

Nail Tips: Get the Upper Hand on Fungus

Mar 26th, 2024 29m 8s

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 manage

What is Their Poo Telling You? A Stranger Dx Challenge

Feb 20th, 2024 24m 48s

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-

Now What? Assessing and Pivoting in the Face of Biologic "Failure"

Jan 16th, 2024 24m 8s

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, M

Try This! Tips and Tools for Dermatology Practice

Nov 30th, 2023 22m 29s

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.

Pretty Easy: Aesthetic Dermatology Basics for Every Practice

Nov 3rd, 2023 16m 18s

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

The Dermpath to Success

Oct 2nd, 2023 21m 8s

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 fo

Same Difference: Biosimilars in Dermatology

Aug 29th, 2023 26m 7s

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

What Are You Worth?

Jul 28th, 2023 23m 16s

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

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A Sneak Peek at DERM2023

Jul 19th, 2023 12m 19s

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 conf

A Diversity of Diagnoses, Part 2

Jun 28th, 2023 16m 57s

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 sever

A Diversity of Diagnoses

May 31st, 2023 29m 25s

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 Arm

Itching for Relief

Apr 12th, 2023 22m 31s

Every case of eczema is different, and each patient needs individualized support to manage their disease. Adam Friedman, MD, FAAD shares tips for helping patients achieve symptom control and increasing satisfaction. Plus, Suneel Chilukuri, MD,

Tools of the Dermatology Trade

Apr 4th, 2023 21m 7s

What clinical tools can't you live without? In this episode, Joe Gorelick, MSN-FNP-C, Leigh Ann Pansch, MSN, FNP-BC, DCNP, and Darren West, MPAS, PA discuss the tools they use nearly every day. Plus, Ted Rosen, MD, FAAD, provides an update on

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