In this live-recorded episode of Cutaneous Miscellaneous, host Nicholas Brownstone, MD, is joined by Danielle Dubin, MD, assistant professor and assistant program director in the department of dermatology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and Leena Ramani, MD, hair transplant fellow and dermatologist at Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery, for a dynamic discussion recorded at the Real World Dermatology For Residents Conference at the Sahara Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Neva...
Jun 11, 2025•15 min•Season 5Ep. 39
In this episode of Cutaneous Miscellaneous, host Nicholas Brownstone, MD, welcomes Aamir Hussain, MD, to discuss high-yield strategies for dermatology exam prep. They start with a board review on contact dermatitis, covering key allergens like paraphenylenediamine, methylisothiazolinone and methylchloroisothiazolinone, propylene glycol, and bacitracin. Dr Hussain shares a structured approach to studying allergens, including memorizing the last 5 years of "Allergen of the Year" and the T.R.U.E. T...
May 14, 2025•44 min•Season 4Ep. 37
In this episode of Cutaneous Miscellaneous, host Nicholas Brownstone, MD, is joined by dermatologist and dermatopathologist Michelle Tarbox, MD, to break down a crucial resident skill: dermoscopy. They kick things off with practical board review on the busy dermis and vacuolar interface patterns, covering how to build a differential, what features not to miss (hello, sneaky metastases), and how to work through normal-looking slides that may not be so normal after all. Then they dive into dermosc...
Apr 16, 2025•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 37
In this episode of Cutaneous Miscellaneous, host Nicholas Brownstone, MD, welcomes Theo Alkousakis, MD, to discuss an important topic not covered in dermatology training: how residents can navigate opportunities in the pharmaceutical industry. They explore career pathways in industry, from medical affairs to R&D, and why some dermatologists make the transition. They also share practical ways to get involved, including advisory boards, speaker programs, and clinical trials, while offering gui...
Mar 19, 2025•37 min•Season 4Ep. 36
In this episode of Cutaneous Miscellaneous, host Nicholas Brownstone, MD, welcomes Naiem Issa, MD, for an in-depth discussion on topical therapies in dermatology, covering both traditional treatments and the latest innovations, focusing on tapinarof and roflumilast. The episode begins with a board review of eczematous and papulosquamous diseases, including CARP, asteatotic eczema, nummular dermatitis, and pityriasis rosea, highlighting key diagnostic clues, treatment approaches, and must-know in...
Feb 12, 2025•45 min•Season 4Ep. 35
In this episode of Cutaneous Miscellaneous, host Nicholas Brownstone, MD, welcomes James Del Rosso, DO, to discuss the value of dermatology residents engaging with professional societies and how it can benefit their careers and patients. They begin with a board review on topical and systemic retinoids, highlighting the common applications of the topicals tretinoin, adapalene, and tazarotene as well as an overview of systemic options like isotretinoin and acitretin. They then discuss how resident...
Jan 15, 2025•35 min•Season 4Ep. 34
In this episode of Cutaneous Miscellaneous, host Nicholas Brownstone, MD, welcomes guest Stephanie Fabbro, MD, to explore the evolving role of artificial intelligence (AI) in dermatology, with practical applications for residents and early-career dermatologists. They begin with a board review on cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) and its most common form, mycosis fungoides (MF), highlighting key diagnostic features, histological findings, and hypopigmented variants in skin of color. They explore t...
Dec 11, 2024•38 min•Season 3Ep. 33
In this episode of Cutaneous Miscellaneous, host Nicholas Brownstone, MD, welcomes Brad Glick, DO, to cover to an essential topic for residents and early-career dermatologists: practical approaches for incorporating the latest therapies and technologies into clinical practice. They begin with a board review on psoriatic arthritis. Dr Glick highlights the importance of early evaluation and preventive therapies, shares practical tips on critical questions to ask in clinic, and emphasizes utilizing...
Nov 13, 2024•27 min•Season 3Ep. 32
In this episode of Cutaneous Miscellaneous, Dr. Nicholas Brownstone welcomes Dr Peter Lio, founding director of the Chicago Integrative Eczema Center, to discuss the 3 FDA-approved biologics for atopic dermatitis, focusing on the latest addition, lebrikizumab. With more options for atopic dermatitis come new challenges for clinicians. Dr Lio offers practical insights on differentiating dupilumab, tralokinumab, and lebrikizumab, all targeting the IL-4/13 pathways but with distinct binding and dos...
Oct 30, 2024•33 min•Season 3Ep. 31
In episode 30 of Cutaneous Miscellaneous, host Nicholas Brownstone, MD, welcomes April Armstrong, MD, Professor and Chief of Dermatology at UCLA, for a detailed discussion on oral therapies for psoriasis and their continued relevance in today's treatment landscape. They begin with a board review of 2 classic therapies, methotrexate and cyclosporine, breaking down their mechanisms of action, dosing protocols, key adverse effects, and important monitoring guidelines. They then explore methotrexate...
Sep 25, 2024•29 min•Season 3Ep. 30
In episode 29 of Cutaneous Miscellaneous, our host, Nicholas Brownstone, MD, is joined by dermatologist Graham Litchman, DO, and Tobin Dickerson, PhD, chief scientific officer and cofounder of Mindera Health, to explore an innovative technology in psoriasis management. Drs Brownstone and Litchman begin with a board review on HPV and warts, highlighting key HPV types, their associated warts, and helpful mnemonic devices to aid memorization. They then discuss Tobin Dickerson’s development of the M...
Aug 28, 2024•34 min•Season 3Ep. 29
In episode 28 of Cutaneous Miscellaneous, our host, Nicholas Brownstone, MD, gets to know Anthony Rossi, MD, dermatologist and Mohs micrographic surgeon at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and founder of his own skin care line Dr. Rossi DERM MD®. They start with a board review on Mohs surgery, covering critical indications and the appropriate use criteria from the American College of Mohs Surgery. They also discuss patient characteristics that favor Mohs surgery and when to consider antibi...
Jul 24, 2024•36 min•Season 3Ep. 28
In episode 27 of Cutaneous Miscellaneous, our host, Nicholas Brownstone, MD, speaks with Stephen Lewellis, MD, PhD, FAAD, founder and owner of Above & Beyond Dermatology based in Wisconsin. The episode begins with board review on the diagnosis and treatment of adult and pediatric pityriasis rubra pilaris (PRP). Dr Brownstone offers a helpful way to remember the different pediatric forms of diseases. Dr Brownstone then asks Dr Lewellis to discuss the topic of direct care dermatology. Dr Lewel...
Jun 19, 2024•39 min•Season 3Ep. 27
In episode 26 of Cutaneous Miscellaneous, our host Nicholas Brownstone, MD, chats with Harrison Nguyen, MD, MBA, MPH, FAAD, FACMS, Managing Director of Houston Skin and Ahuva Cices, MD, Assistant Professor of Dermatology at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in front of a live audience during the Real World Dermatology For Residents Conference at the Sahara Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV. Dr Brownstone asks for advice on preparing for the APPLIED exam. Dr Nguyen discusses his perspective...
May 08, 2024•17 min•Season 3Ep. 26
In episode 25 of Cutaneous Miscellaneous, our host, Nicholas Brownstone, MD, chats with Charlie Dunn, MD, board-certified pediatrician and Chief Dermatology Resident at KCU-GME Consortium / ADCS Orlando Dermatology Residency Program in Orlando, FL. The episode begins with board review on epidermolysis bullosa (EB). Dr Brownstone briefly highlights board review pearls on transport media used in dermatopathology. Next, Dr Dunn and Dr Brownstone discuss high-yield board review facts on the genetics...
Apr 10, 2024•34 min•Season 3Ep. 25
In episode 24 of Cutaneous Miscellaneous, our host, Nicholas Brownstone, MD, sits down with Sandra Lee, MD, aka Dr Pimple Popper. The episode focuses on the state of the art concerning social media and dermatology and how resident dermatologists can create and improve their social media presence. Dr Lee discusses how to build a successful social media presence, including tips on the best kind of content to post and how to make the content compelling for your audience. Dr Lee and Dr Brownstone th...
Mar 20, 2024•30 min•Season 3Ep. 24
In episode 23 of Cutaneous Miscellaneous, our host, Nicholas Brownstone, MD, speaks with Terrence A. Cronin Jr, MD, FAAD, and President of the American Academy of Dermatology for 2023-2024 term. The episode focuses policy issues affecting dermatology residents now and in the future. Dr Cronin specifically discusses the Medicare physician pay cuts, misinformation on social media, scope-of-practice creep, and truth in advertising. Dr Brownstone asks Dr Cronin what dermatology residents and dermato...
Feb 19, 2024•26 min•Season 3Ep. 23
In episode 22 of Cutaneous Miscellaneous, our host, Nicholas Brownstone, MD, speaks with Hannah Kopelman, DO, a fellowship-trained physician in hair loss disorders and the host of the popular Derm Club podcast. The episode focuses on hair loss. Dr Brownstone and Dr Kopelman discuss board review tips, keys to diagnosis, counseling pearls, treatment options, and many other high-yield pearls for the following nonscarring and scarring hair diseases: androgenetic alopecia, telogen effluvium, alopecia...
Jan 24, 2024•33 min•Season 3Ep. 22
In episode 21 of Cutaneous Miscellaneous, our host, Nicholas Brownstone, MD, chats with Rishi Chopra, MD, MS, FAAD, a board-certified dermatologist at Union Derm in New York City who recently completed his fellowship in advanced laser surgery and cosmetic dermatology at Harvard Medical School. The episode begins with board review on lasers. Dr Chopra highlights which topics are high yield for the CORE exam and which are not. Dr Brownstone also discusses some board-relevant pearls and mnemonics f...
Dec 13, 2023•33 min•Season 2Ep. 21
In episode 20 of Cutaneous Miscellaneous, our host, Nicholas Brownstone, MD, sits down with “Dermatopathology Celebrity” Jerad Gardner, MD. The episode begins with board review on dermatopathology. Dr Brownstone asks Dr Gardner for advice on preparing for the dermatopathology CORE exam and dermatopathology content on the APPLIED exam. Dr Gardner also reviews how to correctly recognize and diagnose the 4 main entities in the “paisley-tie” or “tadpole” differential. In the main part of the episode...
Nov 15, 2023•36 min•Season 2Ep. 20
In episode 19 of Cutaneous Miscellaneous, our host, Nicholas Brownstone, MD, sits down with Aamir Hussain, MD, MAPP, health policy expert and dermatologist practicing in northern Virginia. The episode begins with board review on mastocytosis. Dr Hussain discusses high-yield board review pearls including mutations, lab values, internal manifestations, pathology stains, mast cell degranulators, and morphology. He provides some of his favorite mnemonics to help remember the important points for the...
Oct 25, 2023•23 min•Season 2Ep. 19
In episode 18 of Cutaneous Miscellaneous, our host, Nicholas Brownstone, MD, speaks with Jacqueline Fisher, DO, a board-certified dermatologist and CEO/owner of CincySkin Medical & Cosmetic Dermatology in Cincinnati, OH. The episode begins with board review on rosacea. Dr Brownstone discusses key facts on rosacea and reviews the important rosacea subtypes. Dr Fischer then reviews rosacea variants along with the details mostly likely to show up on board exams. Dr Fischer also shares her metho...
Sep 20, 2023•25 min•Season 2Ep. 18
In episode 17 of Cutaneous Miscellaneous, our host Nicholas Brownstone, MD, chats with Luke Maxfield, DO, a social media star and board-certified dermatologist at Anne Arundel Dermatology in North Carolina. The episode begins with board review on surgical dermatology. Dr Maxfield provides some tips on answering questions regarding surgical dermatology on the CORE and APPLIED exams. He specifically discusses which resources he thinks are the most helpful when studying this topic. In the main part...
Aug 23, 2023•28 min•Season 2Ep. 17
In episode 16 of Cutaneous Miscellaneous, our host, Nicholas Brownstone, MD, speaks with Alex Glazer, MD, who is in private practice at Glazer Dermatology in Chicago, IL. The episode begins with board review on amyloidosis. Dr Brownstone discusses high-yield pearls on systemic amyloid diseases pertinent to dermatology, while Dr Glazer reviews the cutaneous amyloid diseases mostly likely to show up in clinic and on the exams. In the main part of the episode, Dr Glazer provides tips and tricks on ...
Jul 26, 2023•25 min•Season 2Ep. 16
In episode 15 of Cutaneous Miscellaneous, our host Nicholas Brownstone, MD, chats with Michael Cameron, MD, Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology at Mount Sinai and founder of Cameron Dermatology, a private practice in New York City. The episode begins with board review and practical tips on JAK inhibitors. Dr Cameron discusses the lessons learned from the ORAL Surveillance trial and focuses on safety of JAK inhibitor use in dermatology patients. He discusses how to counsel patients on the...
Jun 21, 2023•28 min•Season 2Ep. 15
In Episode 14 of Cutaneous Miscellaneous, our host Nicholas Brownstone, MD speaks with Jennifer Parker, MD, PhD, Chief Resident at Temple University Hospital, Department of Dermatology in Philadelphia, PA. The episode begins with board review on dermatomyositis. Dr. Parker discusses high yield clinical and board review pearls including epidemiology, clinical features, diagnostic criteria, important antibodies, management principles and pediatric dermatomyositis. In the main part of the episode, ...
May 24, 2023•23 min•Season 2Ep. 14
In episode 13 of Cutaneous Miscellaneous, our host Nicholas Brownstone, MD chats with Beth N. McLellan, MD, Chief of Dermatology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Steven Daveluy, MD, Associate Professor and Program Director at Wayne State University in front of a live audience at the Real World Dermatology For Residents Conference at the Sahara Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV. Dr. Brownstone asks for tips on difficult patient encounters such as a patient yelling in the waiting room, a...
Apr 26, 2023•20 min•Season 2Ep. 13
In episode 12 of Cutaneous Miscellaneous, our host Nicholas Brownstone, MD chats with Jennifer Bares, MD, Chief Dermatology Resident at Mount Sinai Department of Dermatology in New York, NY. Dr. Bares and Dr. Brownstone discuss their experiences at AAD 2023 held in New Orleans, LA from March 17-21, 2023. They discuss the city, the food, the exhibit hall, and the convention center itself. In the next part of the episode, they provide tips for residents on how to maximize their experience and prod...
Mar 29, 2023•25 min•Season 2Ep. 12
In episode 11 of Cutaneous Miscellaneous, our host Nicholas Brownstone, MD speaks with Tina Bhutani, MD, MAS, Associate Professor of Dermatology at The University of California, San Francisco, Department of Dermatology and Co-Director of the Dermatology Clinical Research Unit and Psoriasis Treatment Center. The episode begins with board review prep on psoriasis. Dr. Bhutani provides high yield pearls on the following topics: drug triggers, co-morbidities, and phototherapy. Dr. Brownstone and Dr....
Feb 22, 2023•25 min•Ep. 11
In episode 10 of Cutaneous Miscellaneous, our host Nicholas Brownstone, MD, speaks with Lisa Swanson, MD, a pediatric dermatologist practicing in Boise, Idaho. The episode begins with board review prep on pediatric dermatology. Dr. Swanson provides tips for learning pediatric dermatology for the board exam, including genodermatoses. She offers high-yield board review pearls on the differential diagnosis of a congenital, vascular-appearing nodule or plaque. Dr. Brownstone and Dr. Swanson then dis...
Jan 18, 2023•28 min•Season 2Ep. 10
