DermConsult

Host: Matthew S. Keller MD Guest: Natasha Mesinkovska, MD, PhD Alopecia areata affects more than 300,000 people in the United States each year, causing hair loss to the scalp, eyebrows, and eyelashes. But recent studies have shown that the Janus kinase inhibitor drug baricitinib can help significantly regrow hair for patients. To find out more about what this first-ever FDA approval of a systemic...

Host: Michael Greenberg, MD Guest: Lynn McKinley-Grant, MD, FAAD Psoriatic disease looks and feels different for people of color, and these differences may affect their diagnosis, treatment, and—by extension—quality of life. In fact, more than 50 percent of people with psoriatic arthritis experience a 2-year delay in diagnosis and a lower quality of life compared to white patients. So how can we h...

Host: Michael Greenberg, MD Guest: Esther Freeman, MD, PhD Guest: Steven Chen, MD, MPH, MHPEd With the recent rise of monkeypox cases around the world, dermatologists will be some of the first to evaluate and diagnose patients with the disease. So to help those on the frontlines, Dr. Esther Freeman, Director of Global Health Dermatology at Massachusetts General Hospital and Dr. Steven Chen, Assist...

Host: Michael Greenberg, MD Guest: Brook Brouha, MD, PhD How might genomics help us provide better care for our patients? Joining Dr. Michael Greenberg to share how he’s utilizing genomics in practice is Dr. Brook Brouha, a dermatologist and dermatopathologist at West Dermatology in San Diego, California.

Host: Matthew S. Keller MD Guest: Michael Greenberg, MD Are you looking to increase business at your dermatology practice? One simple solution is practicing goodness—in other words, being good and kind to your patients and their families. Joining Dr. Matthew Keller to explain why goodness is the best practice builder is fellow ReachMD Host Dr. Michael Greenberg.

Host: Michael Greenberg, MD Guest: Dustin Portela, DO The prevalence of social media has grown significantly over the past few decades, and within the field of medicine, we’ve seen a rise in dermatologists using these platforms to grow their professional network, improve patient care, and provide essential education. But what ethical challenges arise from a widespread social media presence, and ho...

Host: Matthew S. Keller MD Guest: Shawn Kwatra, MD As the most common type of eczema, atopic dermatitis is a chronic, inflammatory skin disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. And although it’s a complex disease with no cure, the FDA recently approved two oral JAK-1 inhibitors for patients with mild-to-severe-symptoms. So what do we need to know about these new treatment options? Joini...

Host: Michael Greenberg, MD Guest: Arash Mostaghimi, MD, MPA, MPH Acne vulgaris is a common dermatologic condition with a variety of treatment options available. But due to its multifactorial pathogenesis and the limitations of current therapies, evolving treatments and management guidelines are needed. Fortunately, several therapies have emerged in recent years, so to learn more about what’s new...

Host: Matthew S. Keller MD Guest: Linda Stein Gold, MD For many years, acne scarring was considered to be a result of severe acne, but recent research shows that scarring can affect any patient regardless of the severity. Additionally, acne scarring can significantly reduce a patient's quality of life, which is why it's important that treatment is started early to achieve better outcomes. So to he...

Host: Michael Greenberg, MD Host: Matthew S. Keller MD How do you respond when your patient’s frustrations—and even perhaps your own—creep into a visit? And how can you incorporate professional intimacy into your practice? Find out in part 2 of Dr. Matthew Keller and Dr. Michael Greenberg’s discussion on how we can improve our bedside manner.

Host: Michael Greenberg, MD Host: Matthew S. Keller MD As clinicians, we often need to address our patients’ emotional health just as much as their physical health, and bedside manner plays a big part in that. So to help ensure our patients are getting the most out of their visits, Drs. Matthew Keller and Michael Greenberg come together in this two-part discussion to share their tips for improving...

Host: Michael Greenberg, MD Guest: Howard K. Steinman, MD We always want patients to leave our office feeling happy, healthy, and pleased with their care, but unfortunately, that isn't always the case. The good news, however, is that the acronym BLAST can help guide our conversations with patients who are less than satisfied with their care. Joining Dr. Michael Greenberg to break down this five-st...

Host: Michael Greenberg, MD Guest: Robert T. Brodell, MD As children, stories and fables capture our imaginations and even teach us some important life lessons, and our love of stories isn't necessarily something we grow out of. After all, as adults, we're constantly hearing news stories and catching the latest movies, podcasts, and shows. So might there be a role for storytelling in our visits wi...

Host: Matthew S. Keller MD Guest: Omer Ibrahim, MD In this episode, you’ll hear from board-certified dermatologist Dr. Omer Ibrahim about the rising prevalence of bed bug infestations, diagnostic and treatment strategies, and how we can help patients manage and prevent bed bug infestations.

Host: Michael Greenberg, MD Guest: Joel Schlessinger, MD Spa dermatology has morphed over the last 20 to 30 years, but not all of those changes benefited our patients. In fact, there are now several ethical and practical concerns when it comes to illegitimate med spas. Joining Dr. Matthew Keller to share those considerations and what we as dermatologists need to know so we can help guide our patie...

Host: Michael Greenberg, MD Guest: Sam Polesie, PhD Can technology play a role in assessing melanoma? Dr. Michael Greenberg discusses the use of artificial intelligence in dermatology with Dr. Sam Polesie, a specialist physician in the Department of Dermatology and Venereology at the Sahlgrenska University Hospital in Gothenburg, Sweden.

Host: Michael Greenberg, MD Host: Matthew S. Keller MD Curious about the use of topical therapy to treat a variety of dermatological conditions like eczema and molluscum contagiosum? Here to share their experiences with topical therapy in clinical practice are ReachMD hosts Dr. Michael Greenberg and Dr. Matthew Keller.

Host: Matthew S. Keller MD Guest: Maria L. Wei MD, PhD Wildfires are most often associated with respiratory and cardiovascular health threats, but could they also affect the skin? That’s the exact question dermatologist and melanoma specialist Dr. Maria Wei sought to answer with her recent study and the one that she addresses with Dr. Matthew Keller.

Host: Michael Greenberg, MD Guest: Svitlana Kurinna, PhD What’s the latest research on skin regeneration, and how might it influence the regeneration of other tissues and organs? Joining Dr. Michael Greenberg to answer that question based on data from her recent study focusing on how the skin repairs itself is Dr. Svitlana Kurinna, a research fellow in the Division of Cell Matrix Biology and Regen...

Host: Michael Greenberg, MD In honor of Skin Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. Michael Greenberg reflects on a close call one of his patients had with skin cancer and how that experience taught him the importance of trusting his patients’ intuitions and easing their fears.

Host: Michael Greenberg, MD Guest: Dr. Richard Weller We all know that too much time in the sun can be harmful, but looking beyond the skin, could sunlight have a significant impact on our overall health? Joining Dr. Michael Greenberg to shine some light on the surprising benefits of sun exposure is Dr. Richard Weller, a Professor of Dermatology at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland.