Dermcast

Joslyn Kirby, MD sits down with Dermcast.tv for discussion about the management of the alopecia patient.  Hair, or lack thereof,  can be a direct measure of attractiveness.  Alopeica patients often struggle with the stigma associated with their hair loss. Dr. Kirby talks about using dermoscopy in the treatment process, and [...]

  Faculty: Joslyn Kirby, MD – Hummelstown, PA Bachelor’s Degree from Virginia Tech Medical Degree from the University of Virginia School of Medicine Faculty at Penn State University in Hershey, PA     Dr. Kirby talks about how diet relates to managing acne and rosacea. The varied clinical spectrum of [...]

From the SDPA Annual Summer Dermatology Conference 2019, held June 6 – June 9, 2019 in Washington, DC. Faculty: Sheilagh Maguiness, MD Learning Objectives: Discuss clinical features of “baby acne” (cephalic pustulosis) and develop a treatment approach. Describe clinical features of infantile acne. Perform an appropriate work up in children with [...]

From the SDPA Annual Summer Dermatology Conference 2019, held June 6 – June 9, 2019 in Washington, DC. Faculty: Temitayo Ogunleye, MD Learning Objectives: Discuss common disorders of pigmentation. Identify hindrances to treatment of disorders of pigmentation. Discuss approaches to addressing disorders of pigmentation. Discuss appropriate expectations for treatment. Posted November [...]

From the SDPA Annual Summer Dermatology Conference 2019, held June 6 – June 9, 2019 in Washington, DC. Faculty: Ginette Okoye, MD Learning Objectives: Develop an approach to evaluating patients for CTCL. Diagnose the most common types of CTCL. Manage early-stage CTCL. Determine when to refer a patient with CTCL. Posted [...]

From the SDPA Annual Summer Dermatology Conference 2019, held June 6 – June 9, 2019 in Washington, DC. Faculty: James Treat, MD Learning Objectives: Recognize the early clinical finding of Neurofibromatosis and Tuberous Sclerosis that make the diagnosis. Recognize when a capillary malformation may indicate a genetic disease. Understand the genetic [...]

From the SDPA Annual Summer Dermatology Conference 2019, held June 6 – June 9, 2019 in Washington, DC. Faculty: James Treat, MD Learning Objectives: Learn which skin lesions are associated with cranial and spinal dysraphism. Understand how to differentiate and treat tumors including nevus sebaceous and xanthogranulomas. Recognize Pilomatrixomas and Dermoid [...]

From the SDPA Annual Summer Dermatology Conference 2019, held June 6 – June 9, 2019 in Washington, DC. Faculty: Adam Friedman, MD, FAAD Learning Objectives: Identify possible challenging side effects of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and/or radiation and discuss potential management strategies. Discuss possible challenging long-term manifestations of cancer treatment, such as medication [...]

Jennie Clarke, MD and Joslyn Kirby, MD provide the Dermcast audience with recent dermatologic highlights in medical literature. Topics touched upon include dysplastic nevus treatment considerations, preventative use of sunscreen for melanoma, actinic keratoses, the new guidelines for hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) and the treatment of bullous pemphigoid.   Posted October [...]

From the SDPA Annual Summer Dermatology Conference 2019, held June 6 – June 9, 2019 in Washington, DC. Faculty: Ginette Okoye, MD Learning Objectives: Diagnose dermatologic disorders that are more common or more severe in skin of color. Manage select dermatologic disorders in skin of color Appreciate the impact of pigmentation [...]

From the SDPA Annual Summer Dermatology Conference 2019, held June 6 – June 9, 2019 in Washington, DC. Faculty: Jennie Clarke, MD Learning Objectives: List side effects for short term and long term systemic corticosteroid therapy Minimize side effects of systemic corticosteroids through best prescribing strategies. Discuss special populations who require [...]

SDPA Board President, Gina Mangin, MPAS, PA-C, pays a visit to the Dermcast.tv studio to talk about a number of upcoming SDPA project and initiatives, including the launch of the new member online community called SDPA Connect, the launch of the Leadership Academy, the purchase of the JDPA and the [...]

From the SDPA Annual Summer Dermatology Conference 2019, held June 6 – June 9, 2019 in Washington, DC. Faculty: Douglas DiRuggiero, MHS, PA-C Learning Objectives: Present differential diagnosis for dermatology diseases of the eye Discuss neoplasms and lesions commonly found around the eye Present current information on ocular melanoma and other [...]

Joshua Grosshandler, MD, stops by the Dermcast.tv studio for a discussion about Sarecycline, the first new oral medication for acne in four years. The medication is weight based, allowing for a lot of flexibiltiy, and requires just one pill per day. “This medicine is indicated at 9 years of age [...]

  Faculty: Robert Micheletti, MD – Philadelphia, PA Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Director of the Cutaneous Vasculitis Clinic, Penn Vasculitis Center Medical training, Duke University School of Medicine     Dr. Micheletti reviews best practices for infections commonly encountered in the dermatology practice and provides [...]

Jennie Clarke, MD brings her diagnostic expertise and when to refer rheumatologic diseases such as cutaneous lupus, dermatomyositis, scleroderma, morphea and vasculitis to the Dermcast.tv studio. Learn the dermatologic signs and symptoms that may be indicators of these diseases. Posted October 2, 2019

Former SDPA Legislative Committee Chair and current SDPA Board Member, Hannah Rodriguez, MPAS, PA-C, visits Dermcast.tv to talk about how important grassroots advoacacy is to the Derm PA profession. “For example, that may be that some legislation is going to passed in a particular state that would keep PAs from [...]

From the SDPA Annual Summer Dermatology Conference 2019, held June 6 – June 9, 2019 in Washington, DC. Faculty: Joslyn Kirby, MD Learning Objectives: Review application of dermoscopy to aid in diagnosis of hair disorders. Review clinical findings to aid in the diagnosis of hair disorders. Discuss the evidence for treatments [...]

From the SDPA Annual Summer Dermatology Conference 2019, held June 6 – June 9, 2019 in Washington, DC. Faculty: Rob Micheletti, MD Learning Objectives: Formulate an efficient way to approach tough cases presenting in clinic. Be able to drill down and determine needed interventions in a short period of time. Discuss [...]

Adam Friedman, MD, FAAD, pays a visit to the Dermcast.tv studio for informative discussion about Supportive Oncodermatology, a lesser known field of medicine that can facilitate improved awareness of dermatologic toxicities and research efforts, with the mutual goal of maximizing quality of life and optimizing utilization of potentially life-prolonging anticancer [...]

Ginette Okoye, MD visits the Dermcast.tv studio for an in-depth discussion about the psychosocial impacts of, and diagnostics and treatment regimens for alopecia.   Posted September 11, 2019

From the SDPA Annual Summer Dermatology Conference 2019, held June 6 – June 9, 2019 in Washington, DC. Faculty: James Treat, MD Learning Objectives: Learn the perils and pitfalls of playing with slime. Understand when to consider systemic contact dermatitis and what are the most prominent causes. Recognize when contact dermatitis [...]

SDPA President Elect, Archana Sangha, MMS, PA-C, swings by the Dermcast.tv studio for a discussion about the Greater Access for Patients Partnership (GAPP), a coalition of leading professional and patient organizations that aims to improve the dermatology wait times crisis and support access to care. Archana provides the Dermcast.tv audience [...]

From the SDPA Annual Summer Dermatology Conference 2019, held June 6 – June 9, 2019 in Washington, DC. Faculty: Jennie Clarke, MD Learning Objectives: Diagnose cutaneous lupus, dermatolmyositis, scleroderma, morphea and vasculitis by recognizing their key dermatologic manifestations. Order appropriate initial work-up to assess for systemic manifestations of lupus, dermatomyositis, scleroderma, [.....

DPAF Vice Chair, Cynthia Trickett, PA-C, stops by the Dermcast.tv studio to provide an update on the Dermatology PA Foundation (DPAF). DPAF is seeking PAs in academia for research opportunities – interested individuals can be paired with an experienced mentor for guidance and support. Also discussed, DPAF sponsored eduction sessions, [...]