Beneath the Surface

In this episode, guest Adewole S. Adamson, MD, MPP, discusses use of sunscreen, outlines how to decipher labels and debunks myths surrounding sunscreen. ·        Who should wear sunscreen, and when should they put it on? 1:16 ·        What ingredients should consumers look for on a sunscreen label? 5:37 ·        How can you differentiate between chemical and physical sunscreens? 7:27 ·        What...

In this episode, guest Joseph F. Merola, MD, discusses the results of the TOGETHER-PsA trial and explores combination therapy as an integrated approach to psoriatic arthritis (PsA) management. ·        What is the role of obesity in PsA?   0:55 ·        Dr. Merola discusses findings from the TOGETHER-PsA trial. 2:11 ·        Is the difference clinically meaningful to you as a rheumatologist? 4:16...

In this episode, guest Robert Kirsner, MD, PhD, discusses clinical approaches to diagnosing chronic wounds, advancements and methods for treating them. ·        Intro 0:28 ·        Robert Kirsner, MD, PhD 0:35 ·        From a public health perspective, how big of a problem are chronic wounds?   0:59 ·        What is your clinical approach to define and evaluate chronic wounds? 2:06 ·        What i...

In this episode, guest Lauren Orenstein, MD, MSc, discusses the challenge of diagnosing hidradenitis suppurativa, the range of therapies and pain management for patients. ·        Intro 0:28 ·        Lauren Orenstein, MD, MSc 0:37 ·        What is HS, and how is it diagnosed?   0:57 ·        Is there a differential diagnosis? 2:11 ·        Who develops HS, and why does it develop? 3:16 ·        Ar...

In this episode, guests Fatima Stanford, MD, MPH, and Philip Mease, MD,  discuss the role of GLP-1s in inflammatory diseases, determining who and how these medications should be prescribed and more. ·        Intro 0:28 ·        Fatima C. Stanford, MD, MPH, MPA, MBA, MACP, FAAP, FAHA, FAMWA, FTOS, and Philip J. Mease, MD 0:37 ·        Fatima, from your expert perspective, how did we get here with G...

In this episode, guest Amy S. Paller, MD, MS, discusses warning signs of measles, protocols physicians should take and more. ·        Intro 0:28 ·        Amy S. Paller, MD, MS 0:38 ·        Can you give us your perspective as a clinician on what the presentation of measles is, and what clinicians should think about this? 1:49 ·        How would you diagnose measles?   4:43 ·        How long is the...

In this episode, guest and AAD president, Susan C Taylor, MD, FAAD, discusses keeping up with dermatologic innovations, advocacy in the field and more. •    Intro 0:28 •    Susan C Taylor, MD, FAAD 0:34 •    How can dermatologists get involved with the AAD? 1:03 •    What is the path forward for dermatologists as we adapt to this rapidly changing world of new employment models, technologies and AI...

In this episode, guest Brittany Weber, MD, PhD, FACC, FASNC, discusses the role inflammatory diseases have on cardiometabolic disorders, evaluating patients with inflammatory disease for cardiovascular risks and more. •    Intro 0:28 •    Brittany Weber, MD, PhD, FACC, FASNC 0:39 •    Why has the role of inflammatory diseases in cardiovascular conditions become the focus of your clinical work and...

In this episode, guest Emma Guttman-Yassky, MD, PhD , discusses inflammatory diseases, the association between JAK inhibition and Down syndrome comorbidities and more. •    Intro 0:26 •    Emma Guttman-Yassky, MD, PhD 0:33 •    What is your new research in alopecia areata about, and what dermatologists should know about using dupilumab (Dupixent; Regeneron, Sanofi) in children with alopecia areata...

In this episode, guest John Barbieri, MD, MBA, discusses the FDA's 2023 proposed changes to the iPledge system and the impacts of clinical trials and treatments on patients with hormonal acne. •    Intro 0:28 •    John Barbieri, MD, MBA 0:42 •    What does it mean to have a conditional recommendation, and why is this considered "controversial"?  1:50 •    What are the reasons, such as limitations...

In this episode, guest John E. Harris, MD, PhD, discusses how vitiligo occurs and how dermatologists can navigate the vitiligo treatment landscape. •    Intro 0:28 •    John E. Harris, MD, PhD 0:41 •    How does vitiligo occur, and what is the basic science behind it?   1:08 •    Are there any known triggers of this condition in people who have genetic susceptibility to it?   3:19 •    How does dr...

In this episode, guest Katrina Abuabara, MD, discusses the possible role of sodium in dermatologic diseases and how dermatologists can make recommendations for patients' sodium intake. •    Intro 0:29 •    Katrina Abuabara, MD, MA, MSCE 0:41 •    What made you think about the question behind your paper on sodium intake and atopic dermatitis ?   1:08 •    How do you measure sodium in the skin?   2:...

In this episode, guest Brett King, MD, PhD, discusses the efficacy of Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors for the treatment of alopecia areata and conversations with patients surrounding medical pauses. •    Intro 0:29 •     Brett King, MD, PhD 0:41 •    When a patient comes to the office with alopecia areata and want to go on a JAK inhibitor, how do you counsel them about their likelihood for significa...

In this episode, guest Roxana Daneshjou, MD, PhD, discusses the role of artificial intelligence in dermatology practice, and the future of AI models in medicine. •    Intro 0:29 •     Roxana Daneshjou, MD, PhD 0:45 •    What is artificial intelligence?   1:10 •    What led to this largely academic endeavor becoming deployable?   2:36 •    How is AI being deployed in health care today? 5:36 •    Wh...