The Cutaneous Connection

In this episode, we spoke with Shontay Lundy, founder and CEO of Black Girl Sunscreen, about the inspiration behind building a sunscreen brand designed for people with melanin-rich skin and the broader challenges surrounding sun protection in skin of color. In our discussion, Lundy reflected on gaps in education, representation, product development, and clinical research, while sharing her perspec...

In this episode of The Cutaneous Connection , Dermatology Times revisits a recent video episode of the Derm Dispatch show where host Renata Block, DMSc, MMS, PA-C, sits down with Zachary Rubin, MD — allergist, pediatrician, and New York Times bestselling author of All About Allergies — to explore the intersection of dermatology and allergy. Together, they tackle one of the most persistent myths in...

Join Dermatology Times for a conversation with Liza O'Dowd, MD, vice president of immunodermatology and respiratory disease areas at Johnson & Johnson, recorded at the 2026 AAD Annual Meeting. Dr. O'Dowd discusses one-year efficacy and safety data for icotrokinra (Icotyde), the newly approved once-daily oral peptide IL-23 receptor antagonist for moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in adults an...

In this episode, board-certified dermatologist of US Dermatology Partners, Daniel Walker, MD, FAAD, shares emerging insights into the expanding role of GLP-1 receptor agonists beyond their primary use in diabetes and weight loss, highlighting their promising—yet still investigational—impact on inflammatory skin diseases such as psoriasis and HS. 

In this conversation, identical twin practitioners—dermatologist Amy Spizuoco, DO, FAOCD, and dentist Stacy Spizuoco, DDS,—discuss how dentistry and dermatology intersect in shared patients, from oral lesions and skin conditions to cosmetic collaborations that brighten and rejuvenate smiles “by the skin of your teeth.” 

In this episode, we sat down with Doris Day, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in New York City, who's 25-year long career focuses on longevity aesthetics. She discussed the most common cutaneous concerns among menopausal women, insights from Galderma’s recent menopause survey, and how dermatologists can thoughtfully incorporate conversations about hormonal health into aesthetic consultations. 

In the latest installment of Dermatology Times ' video series, the Derm Dispatch , host Renata Block, DMSc, MMS, PA-C, sits down with indolent systemic mastocytosis patient advocate Suki Tipp to examine the clinical, emotional, and financial toll of delayed diagnosis—and the critical role dermatology clinicians can play in recognizing this rare disease earlier. Now a vocal advocate, Tipp encourage...

In a recent Derm Dispatch episode produced by Dermatology Times , Renata Block, DMSc, MMS, PA-C, spoke with Isabelle Thibau, MPH, director of the EczemaWise app from the National Eczema Association (NEA), about the clinical and patient care implications of this digital tool.

Itisha S. Jefferson, a medical student, patient advocate, and one of the co-founders of the Scarring Alopecia Foundation's medical student program, shares the inspiring advocacy journey and team effort behind the approval of ICD-10 codes for scarring alopecias.

We recently caught up with Peter Lio, MD, a clinical assistant professor of dermatology and pediatrics at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, at the 2024 Society for Pediatric Dermatology Annual Meeting. Lio presented a session on changing the disease course in pediatric atopic dermatitis, alongside Amy Paller, MD. We'll dive into the highlights of their talk, the role of disease...

In today’s episode, Drs Vikash Oza, MD, and James Treat, MD, delve into the topic, “Does Food Trigger Eczema?” Oza, an associate professor of dermatology and pediatrics and the director of pediatric dermatology at NYU in New York City, and Treat, a professor of clinical pediatrics and dermatology at the Perelman School of Medicine and an affiliate of the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, partic...

In today’s episode, Albert Yan, MD, FAAP, FAAD, research director at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, professor at the Perelman School of Medicine, and executive at Inner Archways LLC, discusses pearls and insights from his lecture presented at the 2024 Society for Pediatric Dermatology Annual Meeting in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Yan spoke on artificial intelligence and ChatGPT and the bal...

James Song, MD, FAAD, chief medical officer and director of clinical research at Frontier Dermatology in Seattle, Washington, delves into the complexities and advancements in treating atopic dermatitis (AD). Song highlights the challenges of transitioning patients from topical to systemic therapies, emphasizing the need for timely conversations and patient comfort. He discusses the efficacy and ra...

In today’s episode, Nanette Silverberg reviews the key highlights from her vitiligo sessions at the 2024 Revolutionizing Alopecia Areata, Vitiligo, and Eczema Conference, also known this year as RAVE. Dr. Silverberg is the chief of pediatric dermatology for the Mount Sinai Health System and site director of pediatric and adolescent dermatology at Mount Sinai West and Mount Sinai Beth Israel in New...

Bradley Burnam, the founder and CEO of Turn Therapeutics, discusses his journey in the pharmaceutical landscape: from his battle with an aggressive antimicrobial resistant infection to the beginnings of Turn, and to the current state of Hexagen technology and its potential in eczema, onychomycosis, and more.

Brian Kim, MD, had an unexpected attendee at one of his AAD sessions and delves into what's new, what's now, and what's next in atopic dermatitis management.

Christopher Bunick, MD, PhD, associate professor of dermatology at Yale School of Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut and Dermatology Times Editorial Advisory Board Member, caught up with us at the 2024 American Academy of Dermatology Meeting to decode new atopic dermatitis treatment data and how that translates to personalized options for patients.

Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD, gives a sneak peek of what to expect in atopic dermatitis education at the 2024 American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Meeting in San Diego, California March 8-12. Since the last meeting, the AAD has released new guidelines to treat the condition. 

Nanette Silverberg, MD, clinical professor of pediatrics and dermatology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York, New York, recently led the annual Revolutionizing Vitiligo (ReV) Virtual Conference. Discover what you need to say to overcome insurance coverage hangups with ruxolitinib, the importance of early intervention, and gain an overview of topical guidelines for patients o...

This episode recaps a discussion during a recent Masterclasses in Dermatology Atopic Dermatitis meeting. Course Director Emmy Graber, MD, MBA, moderated a faculty Q&A after sessions. She asked leading atopic dermatitis experts about bathing routine advice for patients and families. They took different ages, cultures, and more into consideration. Rebecca Smith, MD; Lawrence Eichenfield, MD; Zak...

In this episode, discover and learn how to address the unique challenges faced by college students diagnosed with atopic dermatitis—especially as they navigate new lifestyles and medication management. Dr. Ruchi Gupta will lead a session on this topic at the 2023 American College of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology Meeting in Anaheim, California.

In this episode, we delve into pediatric atopic dermatitis with Dr. Colleen Cotton from National Children’s Hospital in Washington, DC. She recently presented a session at Maui Derm NP+PA Fall 2023 in Asheville, North Carolina, and addressed the important considerations in children, why it is better to use an ointment as opposed to a cream, drugs available by age, the importance of timing with liv...

Marty Makary, MD, MPH, FACS, is a professor at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Carey Business School, a member of the National Academy of Medicine, and a public health and public policy researcher. Makary is also a New York Times best-selling author of “Unaccountable: What Hospitals Won't Tell You and How Transparency Can Revolutionize Health Care,” and “The Price We Pay: What...

In this episode, Peter Lio, MD, discusses pearls and takeaways from the atopic dermatitis panel he participated in at the 2023 Society of Pediatric Dermatology meeting.

In this episode, Jonathan Silverberg, MD, PhD, MPH, discusses of the effects of environmental pollutants on atopic dermatitis, including flares, severity, and recommendations for avoiding these pollutants when possible.