Derms and Conditions

In Episode 30 of Derms and Conditions, host James Q. Del Rosso, DO speaks with Joseph F. Merola, MD, MMSc, a board certified rheumatologist and dermatologist who is an Associate Professor of Dermatology at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Merola and Dr. Del Rosso first discuss the diagnosis and management of cutaneous lupus with a special focus on drug-induced lupus.  Next, Dr. Del Rosso asks Dr. Merol...

In Episode 29 of Derms and Conditions, our host James Q. Del Rosso, DO speaks with Peter Lio, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Pediatrics at Northwestern University in Chicago, IL. The episode begins with Dr. Del Rosso asking Dr. Lio about useful patient questionnaires that he uses in his practice. Dr. Lio then discusses his use of the ADCT (Atopic Dermatitis Control Tool) which...

In Episode 28 of Derms and Conditions, our host James Q. Del Rosso, DO speaks with Ted Lain MD, MBA, who is the Chief Medical Officer at Sanova Dermatology. During this episode, Dr. Lain shares how he became interested in the business of dermatology early in his career, along with his consistent dedication to being a very knowledgeable and competent dermatologist. He offers some available resource...

In Episode 27 of Derms and Conditions, our host James Q. Del Rosso, DO speaks with Gary Goldenberg, MD who is in Private Practice in New York, NY and serves as Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology at The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital. Dr. Del Rosso and Dr. Goldenberg spend the episode discussing precision medicine in the field of dermatology. Dr. Goldenberg discusses his...

In Episode 26 of Derms and Conditions, our host James Q. Del Rosso, DO talks with board-certified dermatologist Sandra S. Lee, MD who is well known as “Dr. Pimple Popper”, a global social media and television star. Dr. Del Rosso starts by asking Dr. Lee about her family background related to dermatology. The discussion moves to later in her career when as a practicing dermatologist she fortuitousl...

In Episode 25 of Derms and Conditions, our host James Q. Del Rosso, DO speaks with Leon H. Kircik, MD, a Clinical Professor of Dermatology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City who also has a private practice in Louisville, Kentucky. Throughout the episode, Drs. Del Rosso and Kircik discuss topical therapy of psoriasis. Specifically, Dr. Kircik highlights why the vehicle...

In Episode 24 of Derms and Conditions, our host James Q. Del Rosso, DO talks with Julie C. Harper, MD who is in private practice in Birmingham, AL and is a recent past-President of the American Acne and Rosacea Society. Dr. Del Rosso and Dr. Harper spend the episode discussing important considerations in the diagnosis and treatment of rosacea. Emphasis is placed on noting the sources of facial red...

In Episode 23 of Derms and Conditions, our host James Q. Del Rosso, DO talks with Patricia Farris, MD who is in practice in Old Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Farris begins the episode discussing tips on how to build a successful aesthetic dermatology practice. She also offers helpful tips on office dynamics. Dr. Del Rosso asks Dr. Farris to give some advice on how to sell skin care products in a clinic...

In Episode 22 of Derms and Conditions, our host James Q. Del Rosso, DO talks to Nicholas Brownstone, MD who is a fellow at the National Society for Cutaneous Medicine and managing editor of SKIN: The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine. Dr. Brownstone presents some helpful information about SKIN and highlights the benefits that it can provide to the busy, practicing dermatologist. Dr. Del Rosso asks Dr....

In episode 21 of Derms and Conditions, our host James Q. Del Rosso, DO speaks with Mark Lebwohl, MD, Dean for Clinical Therapeutics and Chairman Emeritus at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Dr. Lebwohl discusses field treatments of actinic keratosis (AK). He also discusses the benefits and disadvantages of imiquimod, 5-FU and tirbanibulin. Specifically, the anticipated reactions of topical...

In episode 20 of Derms and Conditions, host James Q. Del Rosso, DO speaks with Lisa Swanson, MD and has given her the moniker, "The Adele of Dermatology". Dr Swanson spends the episode discussing many high yield and practical tips when treating pediatric dermatology patients. She first discusses her favorite treatment for warts, including how to treat warts of both the hands and face. Next, Dr. De...

In episode 19 of Derms and Conditions, our host James Q. Del Rosso, DO speaks with David Cohen, MD, MPH and April Armstrong, MD, MPH in front of a live audience during the 2022 Winter Clinical Dermatology Conference from Koloa, Hawaii. Dr. Del Rosso asks his two guests what they thought were the highlights from the many great lectures delivered at this meeting. Dr. Cohen discusses updates in the t...

In episode 18, our first episode of Season 2 of Derms and Conditions, our host James Q. Del Rosso, DO speaks with Jason Hawkes, MD, MS, FAAD, who is an Associate Professor of Dermatology at the University of California, Davis. Dr. Hawkes discusses his unique background and he offers advice to early career and resident dermatologists regarding building a successful career. Dr. Hawkes stresses that...

Get ready for Season 2 of Derms and Conditions where you'll hear from leading Dermatologists in the US as they talk about Dermatology's hottest and most relevant topics and conditions. New episodes will drop early 2022.

Episode 17 of Derms and Conditions has our host James Q. Del Rosso, DO speaking with April Armstrong, MD, MPH, Professor of Dermatology at The University of Southern California. In this episode, Dr. Del Rosso and Dr. Armstrong discuss high yield pearls in managing difficult and treatment resistant cases of atopic dermatitis and psoriasis. Specifically, they discuss bridging a patient to dupilumab...

Episode 16 of Derms and Conditions has our host James Q. Del Rosso, DO speaking with Matthew Zirwas, MD about pruritus. First, Dr. Zirwas discusses the topical treatment of pruritis and offers a unique combination topical regimen that he often uses for his patients. He also presents some tips and tricks for treating Pruritus Ani. Drs. Del Rosso and Zirwas also discuss a new non-steroidal, topical...

Episode 15 of Derms and Conditions, has our host James Q. Del Rosso, DO speaking with Anthony Rossi, MD, a Mohs Surgeon at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. First Dr. Rossi discusses the use of the AJCC and Brigham and Women's Hospital squamous cell carcinoma staging system. Next Dr. Del Rosso asks Dr. Rossi for tips on treating keratoacanthomas of the lower extremities with...

Episode 14 of Derms and Conditions, has our host James Q. Del Rosso, DO speaking with George Han, MD, PhD, Associate Professor in the Department of Dermatology at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. First Dr. Han discusses a treatment tip for the management of pyogenic granulomas in children, then he addresses questions about biologic therapy for psoriasis. Topic...

Live from The Wynn Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV, episode 13 of Derms and Conditions, has our host James Q. Del Rosso, DO speaking with Bruce Strober, MD in person at the 2021 Fall Clinical Dermatology Conference. First Dr. Strober discusses older biologic agents in psoriasis and how JAK inhibitors offer improved efficacy while not compromising on safety. Dr. Strober further discusses in depth...

In episode 12 of Derms and Conditions, host James Q. Del Rosso, DO speaks with Brent Moody, MD about basal cell carcinoma. Dr. Moody discusses the importance of reviewing the pathology when treating a basal cell carcinoma, especially if significant inflammation is present. Dr. Moody also discusses the use of hedgehog inhibitors and the role they play in the treatment. He reviews indications, side...

In episode 11 of Derms and Conditions, our host James Q. Del Rosso, DO speaks with Seemal R. Desai, MD regarding important points with chemical peels and other procedures performed on patients with skin of color. Dr. Desai discusses tips and methods for using chemical peels on patients with skin of color including advantages of certain chemical compounds, the use of chemical peels with topical acn...

James Del Rosso, DO discusses topical management for psoriasis and a new formulation including vehicle differentiation, efficacy, and safety.

In episode 9 of Derms and Conditions, James Del Rosso, DO speaks with Emmy Graber, MD, MBA regarding acne and rosacea. Dr. Graber provides tips on how to manage persistent erythema associated with acne using a pulsed-dye laser. Treatment for acne scarring is also discussed and Dr. Graber shares some tips and tricks for treating sequelae of acne. Dr. Del Rosso asks Dr. Graber how she integrates phy...

In episode 8 of Derms and Conditions, our host James Del Rosso, DO speaks with Neal Bhatia, MD regarding barriers to sunscreen use and offers tips on how to counsel patients on sunscreen use and photoprotection. Dr. Del Rosso and Dr. Bhatia also discuss the optimal use of photodynamic therapy for actinic keratoses, both pre-procedural and post-procedure. Finally, Dr. Del Rosso poses an intriguing...

In Episode 7 of Derms and Conditions, our host James Del Rosso, DO talks with Adam Friedman, MD, Professor and Chair of Dermatology at The George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences on the use of topical CBD in dermatology and the use of oral spironolactone in breast cancer patients.  Dr. Del Rosso and Dr. Friedman discuss many diverse topics on CBD including FDA regulations...