The JCMS Dermatology Podcast with Dr Kirk Barber

"The same medication, the same dose—but given at bedtime improved efficacy by 150%." Does the timing of a medication influence how well it works? In this episode of JCMS Author Interviews, Dr. Kirk Barber speaks with Dr. Elena Netchiporouk, Assistant Professor of Medicine at McGill University and attending dermatologist at the McGill University Health Centre, about the emerging science of chronoth...

“Most dermatologists hate to see these patients. But we must not hate to see them because they need help—and they need the dermatologist.” — Dr. Marcelo Nico In this 100th episode of JCMS Author Interviews, host Dr. Kirk Barber reflects on a milestone for the podcast before welcoming Dr. Marcelo Nico, Associate Professor of Dermatology at the University of São Paulo and a leading expert in psychod...

How can dermatologists better understand—and improve—the lived experience of patients with vulvar disease? In this episode of JCMS Author Interviews, Dr. Kirk Barber speaks with Dr. Marlene Dytoc about her article, Evaluating the Impact of the Vulvar Quality of Life Index for New Patient Dermatology Assessments , in the Jan/Feb 2026 issue of the JCMS. Together, they explore how the Vulvar Quality...

In this episode of JCMS Author Interviews, Dr. Steve Feldman returns to discuss his three recent publications in the Nov/Dec 2025 issue of the Journal and what they reveal about modern dermatology practice. The conversation moves beyond the research to explore bigger themes: how patients perceive care, why empathy matters more than efficiency, and whether technology—from dermatoscopes to AI—actual...

Pediatric hand eczema is more common than we think — and it’s not simply “adult hand eczema in smaller hands.” In this episode, Dr. Kirk Barber sits down with Dr. Sonja Molin to explore why pediatric hand eczema deserves its own clinical lens. From COVID-era handwashing to slime exposure, allergic contact dermatitis, and patch testing strategies, this conversation unpacks the real-world triggers a...

Dermatologist and researcher Fiona Lovegrove joins the JCMS Author Interviews Podcast to discuss new Canadian consensus guidance on the diagnosis and management of bullous pemphigoid. In this episode, Dr. Kirk Barber and Dr. Lovegrove explore her Nov/Dec Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery article “Navigating Bullous Pemphigoid: Consensus Recommendations for Diagnosis and Management – A Cana...

Dr. David Croitoru is a Toronto-based dermatologist and clinician-investigator at University Health Network and Women’s College Hospital. He leads Canada’s largest Pyoderma Gangrenosum clinic and supports national dermatology research and training through SKiN Canada.

Dr. Yeung also shares how patient experiences inspire his research and why PN management is entering a more hopeful era.

Dr. Joseph Jorizzo is known for his expertise in medical dermatology and the cutaneous manifestations of systemic disease. He is Professor of Dermatology at Wake Forest University and Clinical Professor at Weill Cornell. A prolific author and lecturer, he has contributed extensively to leading dermatology textbooks and has held key leadership roles within the American Academy of Dermatology.

Dr. Hélène Veillette is Division Head of Dermatology at CHU de Québec–Université Laval, where she also serves as a Clinical Associate Professor and Researcher. Her expertise includes hidradenitis suppurativa, biotherapies, and complex dermatologic conditions. She is passionate about improving multidisciplinary care for patients with psychocutaneous diseases.

Dr. Mariusz Sapijaszko is a board-certified dermatologist, Clinical Professor at the University of Alberta, and Medical Director of the Western Canada Dermatology Institute. Dr. Sapijaszko specializes in skin cancer surgery and cosmetic dermatology and currently serves as President-Elect of the Canadian Dermatology Association.

In this special Editor's Choice edition of the JCMS podcast, Dr. Kirk Barber engages in a follow-up conversation with Cathryn Sibbald about her JCMS Lecture at the 2025 Canadian Dermatology Association conference in Halifax. Dr Sibbald, a pediatric dermatologist at SickKids Hospital and Associate Professor at the University of Toronto, delves into the complexities of treating alopecia areata. High...

Medico-legal complaints against physicians are a significant source of anxiety and could be associated with defensive medical practices that may correlate with poor patient outcomes. Little is known about patient concerns brought to regulatory bodies and courts against dermatologists in Canada. The article discussed here aims to correct that.

Dr. Mohannad Abu-Hilal is a dermatologist and assistant professor in the department of medicine at McMaster University in Hamilton.

Ray Zahab is a Canadian Explorer, ultra distance runner and Founder of non-profit impossible2Possible. A recent recipient of the Meritorious Service Cross of Canada, Ray is an Explorer in Residence of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society. In 2015 Canadian Geographic recognized Ray as one of Canada’s Top Explorers. In 2024, Ray was awarded the Sir Christopher Ondaatje Medal for Exploration, from...

Dr. Marlene Dytoc is a clinical professor at the University of Alberta and the director of several specialty dermatology clinics including psychodermatology.

Dr. Joseph Lam is an Investigator and Pediatric Dermatologist with the BC Children's Hospital. He’s also a Clinical Associate Professor in the Division of Dermatology and the Department of Pediatrics at UBC.

Dr. Mark Kirchhof is the Division Head of Dermatology in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ottawa and The Ottawa Hospital. And he is the president of the CDA.

Dr. Ivan Litvonov is an Associate Professor and Director of the Division of Dermatology for the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at McGill University. And he’s an associate editor at the Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery.

Dr. Christopher Chew is a dermatologist at the Skin Health Institute in Melbourne, Australia. He is also a lecturer and program coordinator at Monash University Medical School, where he is pursuing a PhD studying vitiligo and melanocyte biology.

Dr. Ron Vender is founder and director of Dermatrials Research Incorporated and Venderm Innovations in Psoriasis. He’s a Dermatologist and an associate clinical professor at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario.

Dr. Dominique Hanna is a dermatologist and associate professor at the University of Sherbrooke. She’s also a past president of The Association of Dermatology Specialists of Quebec. And she has been a member of the board of directors of the Canadian Dermatology Association, where she has been actively involved in expert committees including on Telehealth.

Dr. Reetesh Bose is a dermatologist at the Ottawa Hospital and lecturer on the faculty of the University of Ottawa. In 2021, he founded Canada’s first skin of color dermatology clinic at the Ottawa Hospital.

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